Oh my goodness this weekend has been SO busy so far. I just want to sit down and turn into a carrot. On the plus side, the busyness has mostly been fun. Josh and I ran and bought paint for our room (finally!). We also picked up some new curtains and a $50 corner desk from Salvation Army to use as a ‘craft table’ for me. I’ve already started on renovating the desk but have hit a major setback, as the gold spray paint I picked up at Home Depot was actually….gasp- silver. Eh- tomorrow’s another day. Here’s some before pictures. Bear with me- I know it’s ugly but I have plans I tell you. And yes- the knob will go.
I already grabbed a comfortable chair from Home Goods and some baskets from Michael’s (they have a sale right now! Go!) for the desk. Next up- a mirror, pillow, and painting to add some much needed color to our mostly gray pallet.We ordered some dog kennel covers a month ago and they should be in soon.I can’t wait to finish our room. I’m hoping to have it done before my sister comes to visit in two weeks. I am so very excited to see her I can’t even tell you! We’re planning to go out to the Bluebird (the food is terrible but the music is entertaining) and to Ruth’s Chris on a girls night out. Seriously- Can’t wait.
My friend Aimee and I went out to paint some pottery at Fired Up this morning. I was disappointed to find out you have to wait a week to pick up your piece, but I’m excited to see the finished product. I made a little something for my husband that I’ve been wanting to get him/make him for a while now. Regardless- I had a good time and they made some really good popcorn. It’s very reasonable in price too. If you want to do something creative I recommend it.
I’ve been learning some new tricks with the photo editing software I have. In Photoshop elements I learned how to composite. Finally! A picture with both dogs looking at me. Can you tell which face was stolen from a different picture? I hope not. How helpful will this tool be when taking pictures of my soon to be born little niece? Love it. I also learned how to ‘glamorize’ pictures (add intensity/sharpness to eyes and smooth skin) in Lightroom. What do you think? I think it’s a little weird not to have wrinkles in a picture. I’ve had smile wrinkles since I was 19 or so. Probably would add those back to tell you the truth, but the tutorial was seriously enlightening.
Anywho- we’re having people over for St. Patty’s Day next weekend. I’m planning to make some green velvet/cream cheese cake, pretzel rolls, bangers and mash and/or shepherds pie and of course a kitchy St. Patrick’s Day sign. What else would you expect? See you soon! Hopefully I’ll have some before and afters to show soon! Have a great day.
-Shantel
I already grabbed a comfortable chair from Home Goods and some baskets from Michael’s (they have a sale right now! Go!) for the desk. Next up- a mirror, pillow, and painting to add some much needed color to our mostly gray pallet.We ordered some dog kennel covers a month ago and they should be in soon.I can’t wait to finish our room. I’m hoping to have it done before my sister comes to visit in two weeks. I am so very excited to see her I can’t even tell you! We’re planning to go out to the Bluebird (the food is terrible but the music is entertaining) and to Ruth’s Chris on a girls night out. Seriously- Can’t wait.
My friend Aimee and I went out to paint some pottery at Fired Up this morning. I was disappointed to find out you have to wait a week to pick up your piece, but I’m excited to see the finished product. I made a little something for my husband that I’ve been wanting to get him/make him for a while now. Regardless- I had a good time and they made some really good popcorn. It’s very reasonable in price too. If you want to do something creative I recommend it.
I’ve been learning some new tricks with the photo editing software I have. In Photoshop elements I learned how to composite. Finally! A picture with both dogs looking at me. Can you tell which face was stolen from a different picture? I hope not. How helpful will this tool be when taking pictures of my soon to be born little niece? Love it. I also learned how to ‘glamorize’ pictures (add intensity/sharpness to eyes and smooth skin) in Lightroom. What do you think? I think it’s a little weird not to have wrinkles in a picture. I’ve had smile wrinkles since I was 19 or so. Probably would add those back to tell you the truth, but the tutorial was seriously enlightening.
Anywho- we’re having people over for St. Patty’s Day next weekend. I’m planning to make some green velvet/cream cheese cake, pretzel rolls, bangers and mash and/or shepherds pie and of course a kitchy St. Patrick’s Day sign. What else would you expect? See you soon! Hopefully I’ll have some before and afters to show soon! Have a great day.
-Shantel
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