Forgive me.. it's been WAY too long since my last entry. My confession: I considered putting up a post and completely ignoring the fact that it has been months since the last time I have written. I mean, it's not like there are legions of fans desperately awaiting my next words, but I would have been dishonest (to myself.) I started this blog because I have a major passion (some might say a crazy obsession and by some I mean my husband) for transforming old furniture and scoring thrift shop finds: for creating decor and organizing on a tight budget. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE doing my projects and I've done a TON since the last time I've talked about them. The problem is <insert deep breath> I really struggle with my writing. I find it super difficult to extract the visions in my head and put them into words that really create a vivid picture for a reader. To be a masterful wordsmith is truly a gift, an art, much like a musician. It is not my talent. I labor over every word. So why in the world would I ever start a blog? Fair question for sure! Well, I guess because I know that my days as a stay at home Mom are numbered and I really want to grow up this hobby of mine into a big girl job. I'm very unsure of what direction to take but I'm very sure that I need to get on the path and get going. This blog is my starting line and if nothing else, will serve as my resume when I apply at home decor stores (not a joke in case anyone knows anyone at Pottery Barn.) In the meantime, I will just happily continue to craft away and ramble blog about it on a semi-regular basis (no pressure) and hope that the road rises up to meet me. Phew! That feels good.
This is the last thing I completed. I figured that it would be a good beginning since it is an early Valentine's Day gift for my husband and myself. It is the first time that I have not hand painted a sign but I don't think it would have had the same effect. I love it just the way it is. It is a bunch of printed places and a few dates of things that are significant to us as a couple. I used the website Pic Monkey to design it (AMAZINGLY easy) and had it printed at FedEx Kinkos. The entire project cost (including a 6.99 11 x 14 frame from Hobby Lobby) $7.42. Gotta love that sentimental value. Priceless!
