I Got The Itch

Typing that title I just want to swing my head and scream out like Kix "I got The Itch...I got it. I got The Itch, I got it!"

Returning to 2011, I am sharing some of the things that I want to make for my home. If I don't document them here, I won't be accountable to do them, right?


Sunburst Mirror
I just gots to have me one of these things.! I saw this one and fell in love with it. But I did not fall in love with the price - $265! Hubby has a box full of molding and trim scraps, so I am going to get out the sander and rough up the painted ones and maybe weather some too. Then I will cut them up in a similar shape. I can't wait until I have the opportunity to do it!
Here's a close up. See me in there?

I also want to do a huge clock in my foyer above the door. I have been looking and I found the perfect one!
I found this is in Ballard Designs catalog LOVE IT! It is the Roulette Clock. The bad news is that it is no longer for sale. Well, now it's a good thing that I am resourceful and adventurous when it comes to making things! So I'm going to try my hand at making one for myself. The only issue I see is getting a hold of those thingys that divide it up into sections. I may have to get creative with the paint brush and do fake-out ones.

Master Bedroom Suite I

Here are just a few projects/changes I made to my bedroom/bathroom suite. I will do a big before/after post when we are all done, using the SLR camera.

I made this wall art from scrapbook paper, text printed from my laser printer and graphics from the Graphics Fairy (I wanted instant gratification, so I did not draw the birds this time.). I decoupaged it all onto a canvas board and antiqued it with a glaze and sanded the edges. Then I decided to frame it, replacing a graphite drawing I did ages ago.

I just love the quote from Winnie the Pooh. It makes me think of my Hunny.

I have a thing for hooks! I have them all over the place. Anyway, this is the only thing I bought at the Lucketts Vintage Market. I guess I should be proud of myself for that day - I resisted the urge to splurge on a dresser, antique paned glass window, side tables, fainting couch,.... I kept sending Hubby pics from my iPhone, hoping he would give me his blessing and drive out with the truck. But he ignored them! Grrrrr! My bank account was happy in the end, tho.

Planning to hang a glass shelf in this window below to use my glass collection as a privacy screen. I also want to hang a plant shelf on the wall perpendicular. I have a beautiful little string of pearls plant to put there that I know would be happy in that window.

See this?

It's going to go here and will hold my toilet paper and other things.

I just have to give it a little seasoning first! Excited!

Valentine - Kina Grannis (Official Music Video)