The Not Even A Number Clock

When I began decorating our kitchen redo, I knew that behind the island I needed art that would stand up to 3 kids, all their friends and one bull in a china closet husband. Everything I put on the wall would eventually end up on the floor so that's when I knew I needed to think outside the box.Notice anything "interesting" about the above said picture? The knobs on the kitchen cupboards had clock faces on them & I had seen many large clocks painted on many different mediums. That's when the thought hit me about continuing the clock theme. And so I began painting. So as soon as I had some free time, I started in, inspiration picture in hand. Now this is where my dream of amazing art takes a turn. So as I am looking at the "inspiration picture", I don't continue with my roman numerals in the right direction. And to make matters even better, I didn't even realize it. That's where my son enters the picture, so to speak. He comes home from school, nods at my "art" and makes a comment like, pretty cool mom. Then he smiles that smile that interprets to, "Poor Mom, she's off here decorating rocker again." Then he continued on his merry way. It wasn't until supper that he asked if he could tell me something if I promised not be shoot the messenger. Yes son... That's when he points out that my clock reads one, two, three, six, five, four...not even a number not even a number, nine, ten, eleven, twelve. I wanted to cry. The clock had been painted on a faux finished wall that I no longer had the paint for and I really didn't feel like a re-do. Jayden would walk by the clock and comment about moms not even a number clock. And that's when it hit me. Embrace my mistake and have fun with it. So I went online, and typed in "The not even a number clock" in french and started painting.

Now to finish the story off, last year we had the sweetest exchange student from Switzerland who informed me that I hadn't even written "The not even a number clock" correctly. More laughs at my expense. Oh well if we can't laugh at ourselves.. we have issues.

I love my wall art and the fact that the kiddos no longer have to worry about knocking something off the wall. My son enjoys telling all new guests to our home the story of "The Not Even A Number Clock". Hope you enjoyed it as well.
I Am linking up to Becky at Beyond the Picket Fence.
Blessings

Roxanne

vintage rolling pins

Sometimes in life it's the simple things that make a statement. This past weekend I attended an auction and purchased these three rolling pins.I wonder how many pie crusts, noodles, doughnuts, and biscuits they have rolled out. I loved the patina on each one and how they were alike but yet different. I had purchased the muffin tin last year during the Nebraska Junk Jaunt. It has held Christmas ornaments at Christmas, miniature pumpkins in the fall and candles whenever. This little chickie was purchased during one of my treasure hunts. I absolutely adore the turquoise color. Thanks for stopping by.

Blessings

Roxanne

Honored

When I began blogging, one of the first destinations I came to was Beth's blog, Homes Stories A2Z. I was smitten with her "Inspiration file" as well as her "Project Gallery". She is an amazing writer and inspiration to so many of us learning to make a house "Our Home".
So last night when I sat down to unwind and take a peek at some of my favorite places, I was surprised to see my blog featured in a posting under Beth's "Inspiration Files". She is in the process of a redo in her master bedroom and ran across my posting on our barndoor headboard. What an honor. So if you haven't already, stop by http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/ and take a look around. You'll be there all night.
Oh...and as far as "unwinding" last night...I didn't. :)
Blessings.
Roxanne

How To Re.Do. Vintage Velvet "Art"

You know the "art" I'm talking about. I believe it was big in the 70's?
People would paint on black velvet.. It was quite unique and I am sure in it's day...awesome.
So when I came home from city wide garage sales a couple of weeks ago, you can imagine my husbands surprise that I had purchased a piece of this 70's velvet art. However the frame was solid wood that had been carved to accentuate the picture. So I decided to use this "art" to create my own framed fabric to add to our bedroom re-do that is still in progress. ..Still.....
The first thing I did was take the velvet off of the inside frame and cover it with the same fabric that I used for my bedroom bedskirt. The frame was quickly painted with Krylons beautiful turquoise, robins egg blue color.

Then I pulled my Fiddes and Sons wax that I purchased after reading up on it on "Miss Mustard Seeds" blog. I am really enjoying the ease of us of this wax as well as the price.
Working the wax in the crevaces of the frame aged it just right and allowed it that you could see the carvings on the frame better.
Then I popped in the framed fabric. Fabric is such an inexpensive way to add some color to your walls as well as tie in the fabric already used in the room.
And instant art for my bedroom re-do on a budget.

I am very happy with the contrasts of colors.
Oh and did I mention..total cost of the project....$1.00.
I am linking up today to The Lettered Cottage How To's Day.

Blessings
Roxanne

Barn door headboard

My husband and I just recently upgraded our queen size mattress for a new plush king mattress. We then began the task of searching for the perfect headboard at the "perfect" price. First we couldnt' decide on the style...then came the price..ouch. So on the weekend of the 4th of July, we went shopping for the perfect headboard.Did I mention we spent the 4th at our cabin in the sandhills? So...anyway we headed out shopping. That's the kids in front of us.. Jayden and Grandma Sandy in the ranger and the girls on the 4-wheeler. We decided to take the pups along for the ride as well. That's Papa bringing up the tail end. Why would we all travel together in one vehicle? :)On to the road that lead us to our "furniture store".And here she is in all her glory.. Husband was just as excited as I was.... or maybe not..Perfect patina... majestic in size...just down right perfect. It was going to be torn down next month and a new barn going in it's place. Lance and Papa attached it together to assure the transportation of our purchase.We took it home and began with giving her a good clorox bath. The husband was still thinking I had completely lost my mind. However the price was right up his alley so he didn't complain too much.. or maybe he did but I didn't tell ya. :)We also did a white wash treatment over the doors with nothing less than the perfect paint of choice..Annie Sloan chalk paint. She fit all of the way to the ceiling which I adored. I would have loved to have had the louvers but no room. The pillows were purchased on clearance from Target and TJ Maxx. Oh and also from my daughters bed.. shh she still doesnt' know.

The window to the barn door was made of plexi glass and in tough shape so I covered it with some fabric I found on ebay and a little ribbon.Just love the patina...This black pillow was made from scraps of fabric and pom poms..When I brought in the chicken warming light to use as my bedside lamp...husband thought I had completely lost what marbles were left.Thanks for stopping by... I am linking up to Miss Mustard Seed Furniture Friday.

Blessings
Roxanne

Pom Poms

What an amazing graduation celebration we had with friends and family for our Ciara. With a total of 230 plus people passing through our doors, 400 cupcakes, 20 some pom poms, 350 home made croissant sandwiches filled with smoked brisket and blt chicken salad our Saturday was perfect.. Our budget was more focused on good food than decorations. With that being said my mom always told me growing up that when it comes to decorating, It's not what you don't have, but what you do have and do with it that counts. I firmly believe that statement and my oh my did we have fun decorating on a budget.

We had everything backyard ready for the celebration but the day turned out to be rainy and cold. So after throwing a little fit, we decided to still stay at our home and open up the two rooms I had not cleaned for graduation.. the sun room and garage. My garage is used for my trash to treasure shed so you can imagine what we were working with. We borrowed a friends chimanea (sp?) and put it in the sun room. It kept the chill off and was fun to hear the rain coming down.

So all of our pom poms that were meant to be hung in the back yard now were placed wherever we could find a place to put them.My amazing sister in law went to work decorating with what was meant to be in the back yard. Wow did she do an amazing job!

My brothers wedding was this past August. Mindy had used burlap as runners down each table. So we repurposed all of the runners and it added a little sumthin sumthin to the lovely green and black graduation colors. My m-i-l had a bunch of old antique bottles that we decorated for centerpieces. I will post about those soon.

Mindy used some more burlap and a star that was meant for the back yard and spiffed up my old dresser in sun room. We had used small tarts to house mints for the guests as well.
Thanks again Mindy for all of your help. How blessed I am having you as my sister.
Blessings
Roxanne