Maybe its a decor failure?!?!! U be the judge.

See the fabulous antlers on the wall?

They have been quite the trend in home decor for the last year.

I've seen them everywhere, but just didn't want to spend $100 or 

more for such a trend.  I asked every man that hunts
to give me their antlers....they didn't want to 

give them up...something about "being proud of their kill".  

I also couldn't wait another winter or hunting season for

someone to find some in the woods for me either.

I no longer have to search!

I found some antlers at the Junk Bonanza a few weeks ago.

They weren't mounted and I figured, I could make

my own antler mount and save some cash.

So, I bought a wooden mount at none other than

JoAnn Fabrics for a mere $3....then I enlisted my

handy Dad to drill them into the mount.

{Yes, my daughter wears princess garb all day, everyday and she
doesn't care if her shoes match.}

Then I brought that bad boy home and painted it and hung
it on the wall.

Brandon laughed at it.
He made fun of it.
In fact, he did it so much, it bugged me.big time.

But, I am not budging.

I am happy that this DIY cost me {well, him too} $19.

What's the problem?

I realized I bought two right antlers.

So, it doesn't really look like the glamorous pictures above.

And when I came home the next day, I found this on
one of the pictures on the wall.....

Funny, huh?
Yeah, real.funny..

So, what do you think?
You like them antlers?

Vote on the poll on the right sidebar.

And, just so you know, I am okay
if you vote that you hate them, cuz it would be my
first failure in my opinion, and I will rehang the
antlers in Branmuffin's closet!

I did find this rug at TJ Maxx, Home Goods.

It's replacing the old IKEA rug in our entry...
and if you really want to know?!
It's two rugs sewed together!
My Mom told me she had seen that done before on HGTV.
She sewed it for me {yay!}....I bought the rugs,
the heavy duty upholstery thread, and the needles!

Can't go wrong with that DIY!

Vote....I really want to know if you like my antlers!

Toodles...

How could you call it junk?

I feel like I should start this post with an apology for not posting

for so long.  But, I'm realizing I may be apologizing all of the time.

Working full time and blogging is a tough gig.

My posts may be fewer and further in-between, but

I think about blogging all of the time.

Does that count?   I guess I am setting expectations

with you......hope you understand.

The late nights of reality tv and blogging are over.

I get up at 5:30 am, and sleep has taken priority.

This weekend my two favorite girls {Tatum and my Mom} and

I went to the Junk Bonanza.  Have you been?

It's held out at Canterbury Park racetrack.

Why oh why did I not know about this event sooner in life?!?!

Its pretty much beyond fabulous.

It holds all of the unique items you can see in blogs of

decor that I never could find at garage sales or vintage stores.

And, I went crazy.

I needed to find something for this landing in my house.

It's a very small place up high in the entrance of our home.

 I had no idea what would fit.....but I thought 

some vintage luggage all stacked up would look cool.

And, after not a ton of looking I found three 

pieces at a reasonable price and a "form".

I adorned the form with a belt I wore here and begged my Dad

to bring his ladder and do something I was scared to do.

Put it all up really high....I am not a fan of heights!

I also got some antlers, but I need my crafty dad to make a 

mount and then I will paint it and share it with all of you, 

of course.

I also saw these and we think these would be great for

one of our next Craft Days!

Do tell if you have ever been to Junk Bonanza...it's gonna

be a tradition for this girl.  They even serve wine, bloody Mary's and champagne 

while you shop...we indulged on the mini donuts, of course.

Oh, wanna know why else I have been busy?

Someone turned 4 years old in our house.

...and parties just don't plan themselves,
right?

Toodles....

Put her on the bench

If you are feeling like its been forever since I've posted or done a 

DIY....you are right.

Apologies all around, my only excuse is....it's summer!

I intend to soak up every minute of it.

My dear friend Linda gave me a bench last week.

That's right, she gave it to me...you know

the line, someone's trash is another person's treasure....

I've got the pics to prove it.

Here's the before...we pulled the old fabric off and
that's what they used for padding? Gosh Linda this thing
must be old.

And here's the after, cuz I know that's all you care about.

The deets:

Metallic spray paint $5
Fabric $7...JoAnn had a 60% off sale this past weekend
Foam $8....instead of searching for a paper coupon, I pulled one
up online on my smart phone and they scanned my phone, 40% off.
Did you know you can do that?

$20 buckeroos for a beautiful, new piece!

The moral of the story...bring me your junk and
I will make it nice and new!

But, I get to keep it, right?

Summer Updates

Ahhhh summer.....how I love thee!

However, I sure am busy, are you too?

My mother-in-law was here for 8 days....

....spoiling us rotten!  We got 4 date nights, and

the kiddos got to stay up late, eat all the cookies they 

wanted, and I got new curtains!!

My house like a lot of other houses in this development

have long, short windows that are tough to find 

coverings for.  

I told Betty what I wanted and she delivered....

Sorry for the picture quality....it's almost impossible to

photograph them with all the light the window brings in.

The hot pink, pom-pom edging is so ME!

Also, I got a new piece for my collection.

The blue starfish...thanks Daddy, see him in the picture in the background?

He went and bought it for me after reading my blog!

I love him.

Next up...I made some new pillow covers.

Out with the old....

....in with the new.....

....I had those pillows for over two years and 

my kiddos did a number on them.  

And when Brandon naps on the couch he sleeps on my

decorative pillows....so annoying, makes them all scrunchy and boy-smelling.

Does your man do that?  

Lastly, I get a bit crazy with spray paint now and 

then.......here are some of the damages....

and now...

...and these two...the bowl was black and 

the tray was nasty from a garage sale....

 My Mom found me this mirror at a garage sale.

It was $7.... I am using

it for a vanity area for my jewelry

and perfume....what do you think?

Told you I've been busy!  What do you think

of all my bargains and lil' improvements?

Happy Summer!

Toodles....

Fab fabric find!

 I found two fabrics online that I adore.

They would be used on living room pillows....

....a sweet deal on Etsy.

Which one do you like best?

#1

or #2

Seriously, comment with your vote, cuz I am dying to know....
and I cannot decide all by myself :)

Also, a few weeks back I bought this online:

A white, sofa slipcover.

It doesn't fit.  If you live in Minnesota and you want it

come by my house and get it...first come, first served. 

Brand.spankin.new.in.the.box.

Toodles....