Monday, June 10, 2013

Completing My Mantel with a K

I've been searching for a large "K" since last September

But the perfect one eluded me.

Until now...


Isn't it beautiful?

Where did I get it you ask?

This guy made it for me!


When I was visiting the homestead a couple of weeks ago, I casually dropped in on my dad in his workshop with a small request. 

"Daddy (I didn't really call him daddy but it sounds better), do you think you could make me something?"

Luckily, he was finished planting and the rain allowed him to take some time in his workshop during what is usually a busy, busy time of the year around the farm.

How did he make it you ask?

I have no idea...it's magic to me! 

Seriously, I took him a particle board "K" I picked up at Michael's a while ago and asked if he could make me a block "K" using it as a template.

You should have seen the wheels turning in his head at the possibilities..."how thick do you want it?" "What kind wood do you want?" "Does it need to stand on its own?"

A couple inches? Walnut? Yes? Those were my answers to him.

So with that great direction, he created this...


To solve the "standing" issue, he put a couple of small pieces of wood on the back. 


He did such a good job that my mom immediately began thinking where she could put one in her house. My aunt saw it and asked if he could make an "M"...I see some Christmas gifts in the future.

It looks great on my mantel next to the gorgeous mirror he made for me too.



Not shown but in the same room is the reclaimed window display coffee table housing the gorgeous Indiana hand-hewn bowl near the plant stand that he also made for me!

Did I mention the great two-toned jewelry frame he made me?


More on that later...

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Just Need a Laugh

It's been one of those days (weeks really).

One that makes me tired and a bit drained.

So, what did I do?

Headed over to Pinterest and looked at my "Things that Make Me Laugh" board.

I did chuckle while perusing my recent and not-so-recent pins.

Thought I'd share a few of my favorite with you in case you need a pick-me-up.






You can check out my full board here.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Spring Flowers for My Mom


My mom asked me to come out and take some photos of her spring flowers. I almost waited too long to capture the poppies in all their glory...



Molly just had insisted I take her photo too...


Mom turned the barren spot where our rectangle above ground pool used to sit into a beautiful garden with a brick path through the middle...


I spy a butterfly...



Tuesday, May 28, 2013

A Tuesday Chuckle

Because it's Tuesday. 

Because I smiled the first, second and 21st time I read this.

Because I want you to smile today too.



Monday, May 27, 2013

Remembering Many Today

It's Memorial Day.

While I am definitely keeping all of those who have served our country (today and in the past) in my thoughts, today - May 27 - is always a day of memories for me.

It's the day I graduated high school just a few many years ago.

Grandma K, me, Grandpa K 
on my H.S. graduation day & Grandma's 80th birthday

It's the birthday of my beautiful Grandma K. She would have been 98 today.

It's the day after my wonderful Grandpa K passed away. It's been 9 years and I still miss him.

May 27th is a definitely a day of memories.




Monday, April 15, 2013

Happened to Look Down and See

This...


It made me smile when I glanced away from my monitor this morning and saw a random Christmas decoration on my desk.

It made me shake my head when I saw the two batteries next to it. Are they old? Are they new?

What's the funniest thing you've found on your desk lately?

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Wednesday Night Confession

I took an hour and did my taxes tonight. 

Five whole days before they are due. 


Score!! I told my sister that I wasn't procrastinating. I was being patriotic and letting the government keep my money as long as they could. I'm a giver like that.

She didn't believe me either...

Does this last minute rush to the mailbox surprise you?

It shouldn't since I'm the same gal who had this in her living room up until a month ago...



What? You didn't have your Christmas tree up in March?

Where's your Christmas spirit?

"Baby Jesus is my favorite Jesus..."

Name that movie...

Well, I'm off...I think it's about time to box up the Valentine's Day decor! (Just kidding, but don't ask me about my Easter stuff.)

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