DIY Chair Makeover

I recently gave my atrium chairs a makeover. Take a look!

I started out with a simple (aka boring) chair:



Then I used a homemade chalk paint to give it a new pop of color:

The cushion had just been a hard wicker pad, so I covered it with some batting and a cute fabric (bought here) 

and TA-DA! Adorable.

Black and White Stripes

I'm a little obsessed these days with black and white stripes in fashion. I own a few of my own tops and dresses with black and white stripes, but I would love to add all of these into my wardrobe!

Jewelry Organized!

A while back I posted about how I planned to display and organize all my jewelry. It turns out I have a LOT of accessories! Here's how I went about putting them all together.

Happy New Year!

Well my friends, 2012 was definitely a crazy year, filled with many ups and downs. Among the hilights and best parts of the year were the following:

I completed my first full year at the school where I teach (I wish I could insert pictures of my little darlings, but you know, legalities....)

shared in many friends' weddings

 directed a great vocal ensemble

starred in a theatre show

  

and bought a house!

For the lows, which need not be shown through pictures, I also got in a car accident, developed a small vocal node (a vocalist's worst nightmare), resigned from my church conducting job that I really enjoyed, and developed (but recovered from) a small cyst on my wrist from overuse. 

Overall, I am counting my blessings more than the other crap from the year, because it was a great one. 

I am very excited to see what 2013 will bring to the table. I feel like 2012 was like the start of a new book for me, and this next year will be the plot and character development that unfolds. 

Happy New Year to you all!

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree...

We got our very first real Christmas tree together for our new home! We bought it yesterday and finished decorating it today :)

House in Progress

I recently bought a house closer to my place of work, yay! I had hoped to have thanksgiving break to get moved and settled in, but unfortunately that didn't happen. So my awesome boyfriend, family, and I have been very busy this week making some great progress!

Potential Jewelry Organization

I like this idea a lot for necklace display! Since I will have my own closet in my next home, perhaps I can display them like this in my closet.... Plus, I have a lot of necklaces!

This is a pretty stand for the little things! Rings, pins, and my pretty flowery hair clips/ pins!  But I may create my own pretty version....

.... Using Dollar Tree finds! :)

 

I'd like to spray paint wine bottles and/ or a paper towel holder all in one color (probably gold, as it's my favorite) and use them for bracelets and headbands.