Monday, May 13, 2013

Brooklyn's first recital


Brooklyn had her first ballet recital a few weeks ago and she was the cutest little referee (of squirrels) this side of the Rocky Mountains.  Her part was little but cute for sure!  She loved wearing her hair in a bun and wearing make-up and mascara for the first time!







 that night at the recital with Grandma Hansen

 She was so excited for the red rose that Grandpa and Grandma gave her!


 Getting ice cream afterwards!

Saturday, May 11, 2013

My $11 thrift store find...

 My heart has been doing a happy dance since I stumbled upon this mid-century beauty this past week at a thrift store.  I quickly got to work on it and within 3 hours and a little dry time I had this....

  And to add a little bit of fun pattern and color I essentially wallpapered (with rubber cement so I can remove or change when I so desire) some fun vintage craft paper.  I LOVE how it turned out!  It is totally my style!
 

 
It replaced a little table (that I've had since high school) that sat in the same spot that did little but collect mail and keys (and hasn't really been my style in a long time).  I'm happy to say that this beauty now holds some of my cookbooks (which were formerly in my hall closet) and some fun dishes.  I couldn't be happier with how it turned out!  I think I literally smile every time I walk by this bright piece of sunshine!  I also scored the great window at the Wild Hare Flea Market for $20 last month.



The rooster is the rooster from my Grandmothers kitchen on her ranch (that is sadly not there anymore), it was the first thing I saw coming up the steps to the kitchen when we'd come visit and holds a dear place in my heart and now it has a new home!