Outdoor Living ~

I don't know about you, but I REALLY want an outdoor room! Here are a few rooms for you to swoon over...

House Beautiful

Southern Accents

Southern Living

outdoorrooms.com

hgtvpro.com

Today is Spring Fling! Be sure to head over to be entered to win some fabulous gifts!

Stripping for the First Time ~

  Now, just to be clear - when I say stripping, I mean this kind -

Yesterday afternoon, I dove into my first stripping experience. The sun was out, the kids were down for their nap and I had a couple hours ahead of me. I started with this table that I picked up from the Goodwill for $14.99.

The top was a bit hammered...

So, I started there. I was initially thinking I would strip and stain the top and paint the bottom black. Here it is right after I applied the Citristrip.

And here it is with the top stripped and almost clean.

Now at this point the top was lookin' great and the bottom was just SO shiny,

So, I decided to be crazy like that and strip the bottom. Now do you see that bottom - all of those details, I am not exactly sure what I was thinking. 

But here it is, all stripped and (mostly) clean! As you can see the weather changed dramatically from beginning to end and I was sure I was going to get rained on...so the rest of the prep work will be today.

I know this is kind of a long post for just a strip job, but I was so excited after my first experience. I feel much more seasoned now and ready to tackle the re-staining!

Simple Centerpiece~

 So I decided out with the Easter and in with something "new". So I grabbed a few things...mind you, nothing here is really new.

The wood wall plaque is from Ross, I bought if for-eva ago and surprise, surprise the price tag was still attached - I bought that bad boy for $7.99. A handful of wood "feet" from Michael's. A lovely faux plant that has weathered quite nicely over the years. A metal bowl (that I love). And a book wreath - you know you all have one by now! And I simply assembled....

I started by spray painting the "feet" black. Once dry, I glued them onto the wood wall plaque. 

And then I layered in my miscellaneous items...

I like the simplicity. Keep it simple - right?

Have a fan-tab-ulous weekend!

Giveaway at Treasures ~

I thought I would mention another giveaway - 

Angie at Treasures if giving away a $20 Home Depot gift card in honor of her 100th post! Gotta love that!

Giveaway at My Sweet Savannah ~

My friend Melaine over at My Sweet Savannah is having an amazing giveaway.  Yes, she is giving these lovely clock hands away! And they are huge. 

Be sure to head over and enter!

Be Inspired Link Party ~

Welcome to Be Inspired Link Party!


Here are a few great ideas from last week:

Joan at Anything Goes Here, made these lovely photo holders.

Alissa at 33 Shades of Green made this simple, yet colorful Spring wreath:

And Red Door Home has completed some amazing landscaping all on their own:

Okay, the Party Rules:
1. Select any project that YOU created that you think will inspire someone else.

2. Add a link of your post to the party - make sure it is a link to the specific post not your blog.

3. Give a short description of your project so we can all see what you are highlighting.

4. Please add a link to this party in your post so everyone can head over and join in the fun!

Mark Your Calendars ~

I am thrilled that I will be participating in the upcoming Spring Designer Soiree that the ladies from Heartland Interiors will be hosting! I am super excited about the sale and all of the great ladies who will be participating.

Since it is just a few weeks away, I might be a little irregular with my blog posts - but it is for the sake of creating! If you are in the area on the 22nd or 23rd be sure to RSVP by the 15th! 

I hope you can make it. 

Happy Easter ~

May you all have a fabulous Easter Sunday!

Easter Ideas ~

Here are a few great ideas to get you ready for Easter this weekend -

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