It's been a while

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!