Snow, Snow, Snow and Some Makeovers

Boy did it get ugly in Lisbon, Ohio this weekend. When I left work on Friday around 5:00, the snow had just started falling. By morning this is what we had in our yard. This first picture is coming up our drive.

This is the front yard.


Another view coming up to the porch.

Here is what the deck looks like.


This is looking out the patio door to the deck.



And the deck again. I'm not so sure we will ever get all the snow off the deck anytime soon.

You can see our Schnoodle trying to decide where she might head to go to the bathroom without getting lost in the snow.


Do you think we will ever get the camper dug out?

I am definitely not a snow lover so I am not happy with all this fluffy white stuff. It took my husband almost 8 hours to clear out our drive and dig out the front walk. I'm so glad he didn't ask me for help! My daughter measured the snow in the front yard and we had 23 inches. WOW!!!

Since I was all warm and cozy inside, I found a few GW goodies that needed a good make over. I have been looking for a wooden breadbox forever and finally I found one. It isn't exactly like I wanted but it will do for now. It has a little girl and some ducks on the front so I am looking for any ideas anyone has to put on the front of my box to try and cover them up.

BEFORE...AFTER......


As I have said in the past, I love anything with drawers or cubbies. I'm not quite sure what I want to do with this little cubbie so for now it is just hanging in my kitchen. Any ideas what to add to it or should I just leave it empty?

BEFORE......
AFTER.....


Well ladies and gents that's all I have for now. I hope to have more to post about this week but sometimes life gets in the way of my blogging. I hate when that happens. I hear we are to get another 4-6 inches of snow on Tuesday night into Wednesday. Keep your fingers crossed that we don't. My daughters school has already canceled for tomorrow due to the inability of in town kids that walk being able to use the sidewalks. I'm sure some of the secondary roads are still a little messy too.

I hope everyone is staying warm and safe.

Blessings to all,
AMY

Finally Inspired

This post was inspired by Char at The Pickled Pepper Patch. She is hosting a swap that must contain repurposed things from the Goodwill or Thrift Store. I of course will be participating in this swap but I can't show you yet what I will be trading with my yet to be named partner. What I can share with you is a couple of remakes that I did for myself.



This first one is my favorite. I just painted and primmed up this box and added a candle label that I purchased a while back from The Yankee Peddler. I painted it black first and then did a lite brushing of gold. Sanded it in a few spots and stained it all over with Dark Walnut Minwax Stain. For now it is sitting on the cupboard in my living room.


























Next is this little 6 drawer box. I just adore anything with drawers. Again I base painted it in black and then painted over it with a rust color. Sanded it in a few spots to make it look worn and then I stained it.




Next we have a 2 tiered tray. I'm not so sure I like the finish on this one. Again a black base with a maroon color on the top and then finished off with stain. I may have to rethink this one. I don't have any particular place in mind that I want to put this so I guess I have plenty of time to decide if I want to keep the color it is or change it up.






































I hope you enjoyed the before and after pics of my makeovers. I so love doing this. It is really fun to take something plain and add color to it and see what you end up with.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and I also hope the snow hasn't been too bad for anyone. We have about 9 inches total at our house but the township and street departments have kept most of the roadways pretty clean so far this winter.

Stay warm my friends and enjoy the week ahead.

Fuzzy Hugs,
~AMY~

An End To Another Year

I know this isn't the Eve of our New Year but since I had a few minutes, I thought I would take the time to do a final post for 2009. What a year it has been. So much to look back and reflect on. Some good and some bad. Some not worth mentioning.

On the down side of 2009, I over spent my budget this year, gained weight that I hadn't planned on, never got my garage cleaned out and my hubby had his hours dropped at work for several months so we no longer have much in our savings. On a positive note, hubby is back to work full time, I added a few prim pieces to my home that have really brought me joy in my decorating, I found a new hobby of stenciling signs that just gives me so much pleasure and most importantly my mother's health has kind of leveled off for the good.

As I am writing, so many more good things about 2009 are coming to my mind that so out way the bad. I am able to freely serve God and worship as I want, I am healthy, I have a wonderful husband and two super fantastic children. All my brothers and sisters live close to me, my in laws are the greatest, my children have never had to go to bed hungry nor go without medical care. Man am I blessed!!! 2009 has been a Great Year!

A final wish to all my blogging friends whether you are new or old.... May 2010 be the most prosperous and joyous year you have ever had. I wish that all your dreams come true and happiness is abundant.

Blessing my friends,

~AMY~