a peek at what I'm working on...

Door Desk

Sometimes my husband thinks I'm a little nutty. I have lots of ideas and sometimes they work, sometimes they don't.  I'm going to tell you, he did NOT like this idea.  I wanted to move my computer, etc. to the Living Room so that while I'm editing pictures and such I could still be part of the family.  Now I have a desk already but it's one of those metal corner computer desks and every time I sit at it I feel stifled!
So, not wanting to actually buy a desk I started thinking about ways to make one.  Back up to a few weeks ago, my mom asked me if I'd have any use for an old door (that she so lovingly calls the Dick Van Dyke Door because of the weird shape windows in it I guess) they were getting rid of.  She knows I like to make "trash" into treasure. Hmmm.  Long story short I rescued the door. Found these two awesome red file cabinets on good 'ol Craigslist for FREE and viola! A desk.  One problem, remember who didn't like it? Yep.  I moved it up to the spare bedroom, which in the end works just fine. Better even. All those wires and the big ol printer aren't really great for a living room, he was right. The girls gained a desk with my ancient laptop on it and they LOVE to type their letters.

Awesome?!  I think so. I love it. I still need to finish the wood a bit where I took the hardware off.  Oh that reminds me!  When you take the doorknob off it leaves the most perfect little hole for your monitor and keyboard wires.  I think doors are made to be desks, in their second life anyway!:)  The chair is from another set I got on Craigslist but that's for another post:)

Here they are...

My Halloween labor of love!  Lots of hot glue and a little sewing equaled two cute little Toy Story charachters!

Jessie



BoPeep



Cutie Patooties!

Did you think I quit creating???

No way! Here's a hint at what I've been up to...

holy apples!

The other day I walked out my front door and.....



Holy Apples!  We thought this tree was a crab apple tree originally and have just been throwing the little ones that fell away.  All of a sudden there are hundreds of beautiful (and yummy) apples in our front yard!  I can't let them go to waste.  All weekend I picked the ones I could reach, and Brian only fell off the ladder once. :)  I made 6 apple crisps...one of which was devoured by two little ladies I know...



This week I peeled, sliced, and froze 5 dozen for later use, and tonight we're going to attempt applesauce to freeze! My house looks like an apple factory.




What a fun surprise!

crop

Some pictures of our crop! We've been eating TONS of cherry tomatoes...a few green peppers, some mini onions (not sure why they were so tiny?), some hot peppers that only Brian eats because they make my skin burn from just cutting them, and a couple surprise cucumbers that I thought were gonza for the third time! This is so much fun!!!

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I took this quiz , it's really fun and the results are spot on!

Modern Elegance

Variety is the spice of life! And nowhere is this truer than in the design of your home... You either love contemporary but wish it wasn't quite so cold and austere; or perhaps you've always been drawn to more traditional rooms but are now at a point in your life where you'd like to pair down a bit or want to create a less cluttered and busy space. Transitional Style is here to marry those apparent contradicting designs. And guess what — it's the contradictions that make the mix of contemporary and traditional so successful. The result is an elegant room that appeals to young and old alike. A sofa with modern lines blends seamlessly with a pair of traditional chairs. New fabrics work so well on antique pieces. It turns out that modern art looks even more exciting above a collection of traditional pieces. The room feels simple and sophisticated, elegant and hip.

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Materials

The material palette for Transitional Style is a wonderful mix as well. Wood tones add warmth to the more modern finishes such as metal and glass. Fabrics are usually neutral and focus more on texture rather than pattern or color. Because you are mixing two very different styles, simplicity is key. Carpets are often Berber in natural tones, though area rugs can bring in color much like a modern piece of art would. Window treatments, when used, are simple in style as well as color and many times you will see natural roman shades or wood blinds used. Satin nickel, chrome and stainless are very popular and can modernize an otherwise traditional space. On the flip side, when the room feels more contemporary vintage golds and wrought iron will tame and add warmth to the space.

Colors

For color think simple. Remember that you have set out to create an eclectic mix of two styles and the best way to avoid making the room overbearing is to stay subtle on the walls and ceiling. Whites and creams are popular and grays, taupe's and tans are darker versions of neutrals that work very well. The simplicity in the color helps keep the space feeling light, airy and fresh. If you'd like to add deeper color choosing one accent wall is a nice way to do so. Or add depth by bringing color in at the accessory level. The best part about colorful accessories is that you can easily reinvent the space by simply changing the throw pillows to highlight your new favorite color.