Around Here

I have never been a good decorator. My home has always been a hodge podge of random furniture, pictures hung on the walls wherever I had space, and tons of "stuff" that tends to accumulate when you've got six people and been in your home 16 years!

The only room that is even decorated is Celeste/Sophie's room also seen here.

I am slowly figuring out my "style" (thanks mostly to Pinterest!) and starting to get some areas that I would actually say are intentionally decorated. I have tons more ideas that will take more time, money, and energy than I currently have, but I feel like I have an over-all idea of what I want my home to look and feel like.

So here is a little peek into what makes me happy:

This sums up my home perfectly!

Chalkboard frame: Merchant Square

Key locker: RodWorks

Frame: Barnsale

Mini Christmas tree: Ikea

Vintage ornaments from my granny.

 Antiques: various antique stores across the country

Fixtures: Ikea

On top of my fridge, makes me happy!

Locker Basket: Barnsale

Wine rack: Sweet Salvage

On top of my deep freezer. Someday I will have a hutch to display my Pyrex along with my Granny's china, Grandma's dishes, and great-grandmother's china.

Picnic basket: Sophie's barnsale purchase

Pyrex: Merchant Square and an Iowa antique store. 

More Pyrex that has joined the others, full set!: Turn Style Consignment

 The start of the girls' monogram wall! I will now be on the hunt for industrial "C's" and "S's".

 Large "C": Sweet Salvage

Jars: Container store

Chalk Board contact paper and Bistro Chalk Markers: Amazon

 And here is a mini tutorial for chalk board art (the "excuse the mess" sign was done with this same method):

 

1. Print your text in a fun font.

2. Rub chalk on the back of your printed paper.

3. Use a blunt item (back of a pen, etc) to trace the words onto the chalkboard, leaving a light chalk dust outline to follow.

4. Trace outline with chalk or a chalk marker.