DIY Pin Project July 2012

This month has been very busy! And productive!

This is a before and after chair pair.

Before:

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The best part is....These cute things are for sale! While we were in Minnesota the stars aligned and my mom's friend came across a boutique that had a booth open and they were looking for shabby chic furniture. We open this Wednesday! So my mom and I worked most of last week on tons of furniture and accessories. The shop is called "Oh La La" on Main St. in Downtown Mesa. It's actually connected to a cafe called Sweet Cakes. We are so excited and had so much fun painting and redoing so many beautiful pieces! My mom has an eye for detail and great finds and I love painting and the whole re-do process. Everything we did we wanted in our own homes! We are very excited to get our booth up and running!!!

Sand Lake, Minnesota!

We headed out Early (literally we left Globe at 3 am) on Aligent Air and endured a 3 hour flight. Jeter did well, we gave him some motion sickness pill but he stayed awake the entire time. I was glad to be back on the ground though!

 First stop, Gordy's! I was so tired I could only get a picture in the side mirror of the car, Jeter fell asleep in the car before we even got to the restaurant but woke shortly after.

 Finally at the water and settled into the cabin!

 Playing on the water trampoline!

 Wyatt playing in the water!

 Father teaching son how to fish....

 This resort is awesome! I love the atmosphere and the beach is perfect.

 Jeter was helping with the chores one night, laundry and some vacuuming...

 We took half the troops to the airport and my mom and I spent the day in Duluth, we had some yummy sandwiches!

 This is a bad picture but we had a little swimming body suit for Jeter it was so funny!

 More fishing!

 My first catch of the trip!

 We kind of got rained out for a couple of days but we made the most of it! We actually caught most of the fish that day! And I won't complain to a little rain.

 We had to rent the boats available at the resort because our boat died. It was left in Minnesota. Sad day, but it lived a long life and helped make many good memories! And we loved the pontoon boat!

Two fish hooked at the same time so we both reeled them in!

 Golden Eagles nest! The eagle was huge I love seeing that kind of stuff so amazing!

We had a really good time and enjoyed fishing and playing settlers! Dontch'ya know!

Furniture!

I've found my passion in life. And it is furniture. Redoing it that is. I have had some fun projects recently:

This coffee table was a goodwill find! I forgot a before but here is the after! I topped it with a clear wax by Annie Sloan and it was awesome! I have to give a big thanks to Kameron for finding this!

I love doing furniture so much I want to start redoing furniture for people. Really anything that can be painted. This Hutch I did for a lady here in Globe and it's going into her store this week for sale! And I get to advertise in it! She is awesome I am so glad to meet her and will most likely be putting a lot of these pieces in her store!           Before:

After:

We went out this weekend looking for some pieces and I found this little desk. It called to me when I saw it so I had to have it, overlooking the fact that it was made of particle board and wasn't as stable as it seemed. But thanks to my awesome hubby this thing is so sturdy and particle board is the new oak! okay maybe not but this is a diamond in the rough for sure! Also going up for sale in "The Furniture Store" here in Globe!       Before:

After:

the handy support built by Kameron! This thing would be in trash if it weren't for him!

While we were in Utah I had this goal of coming home with something new to work on! The goodwill was unsuccessful but as I went out running the first morning I ran past this chair sitting by a trash can. I was like hmm I wonder if I could fix that? I thought about it alllll day and finally convinced myself and with a little support from Caryn "try it for free"! So I loaded it up and went to work. Once again I have Kameron to thank for helping me out deconstructing this chair it is still in the works...

To the right is the "naked chair" it's a work in progress!

And the other picture is the header footer I picked up!! I'm thinking Bench! I really want to try my hand at it...another work in progress...stay tuned!

I also ran into this desk and thought and thought about getting it. It looked so huge! I was afraid, but I built up the determination and I am glad I was so motivated because it needed new runners, paint, knobs, the whole nine yards, But I love it! I think I've already posted this desk but this is most of my collection thus far of projects. A few signs here and there some tables that have new homes and the dresser already in my bedroom.

Jeter Skeeter

Just some pictures from the past week...

 Rawr!

 Jeter took a spill off the wall in our front yard onto a boulder. I can't say rock because it is bigger then that. Poor little guy at a nasty cut and bruise, it's pretty much healed now. Funny thing, he was more mad that Kameron brought him inside after the accident because he thought he was going on a walk...sheesh!

 My little stacker!

 We went down for more niece Ava's baptism, sadly I did not take any pictures. It was such a wonderful event because she and her dad have recently been getting back to the whole church thing and he was able to baptize her. It was such a wonderful thing to see!
I also got to visit with my long lost friend Molli! And meet her beautiful little girl Harper! I love this girl she is amazing, she went through so much to have this little one with her. I am so happy for her and hope to see them again soon!!!

 Monsoon season! Yay for rain, boo for humidity and swamp coolers!

 Kameron was uh, thirsty....

 Jeter INSISTED these were the shoes to wear.

 Taking a snooze on mommy, I treasure the times he slows down enough for me to hold him for more then just a quick hug. :)