Thursday, October 27, 2011

Isn't Fall Beautiful?


I just love this time of year with Thanksgiving right around the corner and all of the beautiful colors. I'm so excited for the holidays to be with the family. It's our favorite time of year! I took this picture a while back in Utah up Rock Canyon. I couldn't get enough of all the gorgeous colors.

Kitchen Table Makeover

For months now I've been wanting to re-do my kitchen table. I've been thinking that it looks a little boring.. So this past week I decided that I'd finally give it a makeover. I love the idea of a two-toned look (dark wood and white). So with that being said, that was what I modeled my table after. :) Here's an idea of what I found online while I was searching for ideas..

I literally searched, searched, and searched some more on how to sand your table correctly, what stain to use, the brushes, the paint, all of that! It actually took me about a week to FINALLY finish the project, it's a lot harder than it looks!




I know what you're thinking.."umm, it doesn't look very good" but for this table not having TOO much character I think it turned out pretty decent for my first real 'refurbished' project. & the apartment floors really don't help the table out too much ;)




The chairs weren't the most fun part, only because painting in between all the spindles were a pain! Each chair took about three coats to paint. Reupholstering the seat cushions were super simple and I decided on the fun fabric because I thought it'd give it a little more character while still being very neutral. Overall, I'm pretty happy with the turnout.

Friday, October 7, 2011

Yay, for FALL!

My mom and dad came out to visit us this past weekend, and it was SO much fun! It was only for a couple of days, but I'll take whatever time I can get. My mom took me shopping (of course) for all of my cute fall stuff. I was soo happy to have her here to help me decorate, she's the best! Because it was such a quick trip for them and it was conference weekend, we didn't get to do too much. But next time they come out we'll make sure to take them to some fun places. They got here late Friday night. Saturday me and mom went shopping during the day and then Saturday evening we went to Maggiano's and YUM that was amazing. The boys then hurried off to priesthood while me and mom went and shopped some more. :) The next day was Sunday :( and they had to leave that night. But we enjoyed having them for every minute we could. Here are some pictures of my cute fall things we put together.