The New Coffee Table

I bought this baby at a thrift store for $30. Okay- so it was a project. It was white with a scratched up -pine colored top. (I do have pics but they are on my phone and I haven't figured out how to download those yet.)

So I painted it black and refinished the top into a much darker color.

I found a damask that I liked off the Internet and blew it up, then copied it on the top with carbon copy paper and a paint pen.

I chose a stencil for the side which I put on in with an antique gold rub-n- buff.

The best part is that this table has a hidden compartment,

Just perfect for toys!!!

The Extra Pocket!

So I have been looking awhile for a handbag made outta cute fabric. I found one on sale at Fred Meyer for like $13, but it didn't have what I use most..... a front pocket.


When I was looking through it, I noticed that it came with 2 small coin purses made outta matching fabric. (Ding, ding....light bulb went off in head)

I got home and figured out that if I took the larger of the 2 coin purses and discected it, I would be able to make a pocket out of it.

I liked the way it turned out- but I really wish I was a better sew-er. (Some stitches are a little too visible) -

Also- one of the corners was giving me a really hard time and looked awful- so I made a fabric pom pom to sit in the corner and cover my sewing fiasco. I think it is my favorite feature of my new handbag though!

Fall in the Season!

I LOVE fall! I love the smell in the air, the first cool breeze to touch your skin, and the rich colors. I can never wait very long to get out my fall decor. I found a bunch of cute stuff at the dollar store (where else?) I loving the way my hutch turned out!Mini plastic pumpkins, small ceramic pumpkins and beautiful crisp faux leaves are all things I picked up at the $ Tree.

My piano even got all decked out for fall. The best part-- last year, I discovered that the mainstays brand (I am pretty sure it is mainstays anyway- in the candle aisle at Walmart) has a fall scent of air fresheners called pumpkin spice- I stocked up because they stopped carrying them in the spring. I seriously have never loved an air freshener like I love my pumpkin spice- yummmm!