Magazine Rack Re-Do

 A few weeks back I stumbled upon this little magazine rack gem for only $2.00 at a favorite thrift shop. 

I really loved the shape but I wasn't loving the color, so a few layers of spray paint later and I have a clean looking rack! I used a 1" strip of lace, but I think it would pretty great doing an all over lace pattern as well.

Music Video Tuesday

Meet Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero's. A musically inclined bunch with feeling and a pinch of soul in their music.

Recently TJ received a very beat up but super cool guitar as a little gift and has been practicing some tunes. He is not at all ready for a concert debut but I am excited for the possibility of us having a little band. Basically this video is a view of what we hope to be doing in no time. Maybe a little far fetched, but a girl can dream. Please Enjoy!

Life Long Dreams

I once read this quote " Dreaming permits each and every one of us to be quietly and safely insane every night of our lives"- Charles William Dement

I am a huge dreamer, awake or sleeping, those babies are popping out left and right. Admittedly, my sleeping dreams are kind of weird sometimes but the day dreams are the "special ones". The dreams I want to become reality.

Daily I like to fantasize about what life will be like for TJ and I in 5 to 10 years and this is what I usually come up with....

In case my collage isn't clear, we plan to move to the West Coast (preferably Oregon), ride our bikes on beautiful days, travel to new destinations on the weekends, have a beautiful garden, eat our home grown food under the stars, and basically just live a peaceful life.

Someone once told me that the best part of life is the dreaming and don't rush to get to the next chapter.  I am trying to live by that advise:)

DIY Sack Pillow

I have collected over the years quite a few vintage grain sacks. It could be the faded colors, and patterns, but mostly I love the idea that it was used for such a simple product and yet is a beautiful piece of cloth (at least I think so).

I decided to use one of my favorite sacks and make a decrotive bed pillow. This project was super easy and required NO sewing machine.

I first ripped some scrap fabric for the ties on the open end of the sack and did a simple stitch to connect them.

Next, I choose my favorite details and hand stitched on top of them. I decided to use tone on tone thread for a more muted look but it would be just as great to use contrasting colors!

Last but not least, I stuffed the sack with a extra long pillow and taaa daaaa, a beautiful decrotive accent for my bed!

Music Video Tuesday

If you are not from the Midwest, please try and understand that when we are graced with sweet breezes and loving sunshine, we go crazy...in the good kind of way! This past weekend was just glorious and this video gets me thinking all about summertime.

Does anyone remember Gidget? It was a Nick at Night favorite of mine, but I miss the TV shows where a little bit of cheesiness was required. Don't you? 

Our Family Portraits

I love to be creative, but my artistic skills are a bit questionable at times, and below you will see why! I had an urge a few weeks ago to do some family portraits. At the time I thought they where amazing but now looking back, we all look a bit creepy.

It was fun anyhow and it gave us a really great laugh. Sorry TJ, you are definitely the most creepy out of the bunch! Just a little funny to wipe away those Munday Blues:)

Neon Now

My May obsession is NEON! I haven't found an occasion where I can rock out in head to toe neon yet but I have added bits and pieces into my wardrobe (when appropriate).

These images are just a few examples on how to add neon into your life without blinding any onlookers. Some of the pics are a little much but you do not have to dive into the color scheme, just try and dip those toes a bit!