While the Kids are Away.....

I was stuck working the weekend. So, the kiddos headed up North with my Hubby and got to spend some time alone. Which is a great thing for a little while at least. I kept myself pretty buzy so I haven't really had time to sulk too much about missing out on all the summer fun in the U.P. ( Upper Peninsula of Michigan for you non-Michiganders)

I did a little organizing in my Craft Room/Mom Cave

Fabric and yarn organize in hanging closet organizers that I got from a friend for free.....brilliant :)

Decided to do a little furniture painting.....cuz anyone with little kids knows you can't paint without getting "help" from them.

I used some primer and some paint that we had around from when moved in and painted. Picked two pieces to do.

My little sewing machine table that I got from my Mom that she got from a school auction. It used to be in the Home Education room where I went to high school.

 My goodwill bookshelf. I think I paid 2 bucks for.

I used a blue called Caribbean Breeze. I think it turned out very Shabby Chic with the primer underneath...no need for a second coat. Not exactly sure where I am going to put this but I will post pictures later.

Finished Product.. Gotta do something bout the stool. Slip cover perhaps??

Here's a great tip for when you are storing paint: Keep some in a little jar for touch ups/small projects. Just saying this because it took me a long time get the lid off that gallon of paint.



Total Cost: 2 bucks!


Have a great Forth of July Everybody!

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Between Naps on the Porch