New Desk Space

In 2015, I wrote a blog post explaining my first DIY furniture refinishing experience.  I loved refinishing an antique China cabinet from my great aunt and a table that was my great grandmother's.
I'm one of those people that actually really enjoys painting!  Walls, furniture, a canvas.  It doesn't matter!  

Yes, I'm the friend that everyone calls on when they're painting their house, because they know I like to do it...  

Anywho!

A couple of weeks ago, a friend posted on Facebook that she was getting rid of a desk.  I jumped on this opportunity, because I've been using my small computer desk, and drawing table in my office for over two years.   I usually sat on the floor to wrap up items or strand beads.  I really didn't realize how excited I would be to actually have more desktop space!  It also has brought back all the feelings of going to work in an office.  All of my cute desk decor that I used when I worked as a Marketing Director have just been stuck in the closet because of the stinging reminder of how hard it hurt to lose my job.  Now, I'm getting those things out and thinking about how far I've come and what God has next for me and this adventure!

Here's how I did it!

The items that I used to refinish the desk are:

• Kilz primer
• Valspar white interior paint
• Small cabinet paint roller and tray
• Paint brush

First, I removed all of the drawer pulls.  Then, I brushed one coat of Kilz over the entire desk.

I waited 24 hours and rolled the desk with the Valspar white paint.  I ended up applying 4 coats of white paint.  I really wanted to make sure that it was coated thoroughly!

Here's the finished product!  I'm still getting this side of my office decorated and situated, but I love it!

8.25.17 Friday Favorites

Happy Friday!

I know it's been a while since I've posted, but I have a special version of my Friday Favorites that I want to do next week.  So, I thought I definitely needed to show some love for my favorites this week.

Here's the list of the things that caught my eye and made me swoon throughout this week!

1. CMKreations Ring

My sweet Chihuahua, Louie, passed away July 15.  Growing up, he was the only dog I've ever had and he was absolutely perfect.  My heart has been broken since, and I wanted something to wear everyday that made me feel like he was still with me.  My mom found CMKreations on Etsy and they have the most darling personalized rings ever! Check out CMKreations!

2. Business Boutique by Christy Wright

My husband surprised me last week, by ordering a book for me.  

Number 1, I was surprised that he actually ordered a book for me. 

Number 2, I was surprised that I hadn't heard of this awesome book before! 

"Business Boutique" by Christy Wright is an awesome tool for woman entrepreneurs.  So far, I'm only in Chapter 2 and I'm already in love with this inspiring book!

3. Adidas Tank

So, I will say, this Adidas trend seemed to come out of nowhere, but I am loving it.  Adidas tanks were part of the Nordstrom Anniversary sale and they were selling out like crazy!  I feel like this tank with leggings, or distressed jeans and tennis shoes, are the perfect outfits for going into the Fall season.  

4. Kate Spade Backpack

Another trend that I am loving, and that takes me back to 1999, is the backpack.  Backpacks were so handy, much like fanny packs.  haha!  Kate Spade has a ton of super cute backpack styles right now.  One of my favorites is this Watson Lane Hartley bag in Evergreen.  If you know me, you know I am obsessed with this army green color.  So, of course this one is my favorite!  I foresee a backpack in my near future! 

5.  Pumpkin Spice Tee from Bad Habit Boutique

I am one of those people who may or may not already be decorating their house for Fall, waiting for everything pumpkin spice to come in the stores, and patiently waiting for football, cooler weather, and bonfire nights.  Who else is with  me?!  I absolutely LOVE this adorable tee from Bad Habit Boutique.  Yes, pumpkin spice IS my favorite season!  ;)

6.  Tassel Bookmarks by Painter Designs

I've always loved having a planner.  Even in today's technology driven world, I still love to be able to jot down ideas and my plans for the upcoming weeks.  I created these fun, rose gold, tassel bookmarks as planner accessories, or to save your place in your favorite book.   Check them out on my Etsy shop. 

5.26.17 Friday Favorites

Happy Friday yall!  I've been swamped lately and haven't had time to compile my Friday Favorites list, but this week, I wanted to make sure that I got it together!  It's almost June!  I hope everyone has a safe Memorial Day weekend!

Here's this week's Friday Favorites list... The things that caught my eye and made me swoon this week.

1. Tiffany Blue Kitchen on Better Homes & Gardens

When Better Homes & Gardens posted this beautiful kitchen this week, I fell in love!  The Tiffany blue accent wall, with the white cabinets is just classic and clean.  I'm always a sucker for a subway tile backsplash and dark wood floors too.  Love everything about it!

2.  Pulte Homes Office Space

As much as I love my office, how cool is this area that Pulte Homes posted on Facebook this week? I'm in need of more storage space for shipping supplies for my Etsy orders, and for more cabinet space, in general to organize better.  This would be perfect!

3. Abbey Grim's Photographer T-Shirt

Where are my photographer friends at?!  This shirt is life!  Abbey Grim has it all right!  Photography is not for the faint of heart.  You do way more than just hold a camera for hours at a time.  I'm more sore after photographing a wedding or marathon for 6 hours, than I am when I run a 5k.  I've directed weddings, as I've shot them.  I've put the bride's makeup on.  I've wiped up baby spit up.  Photography ain't easy, yall!  ;) 

4. "Me, Myself and Lies, a Thought Closet Make Over" by Jennifer Rothschild

Earlier this week, I saw something about this book on social media and I remembered that I had bought it five years ago, during a Bible Study.  I decided to get the book back off the shelf and start working through it again.  All of the notes that I had written in the book 5 years ago about myself, my insecurities, and my thoughts were still relevant today.  We all need to think about how we treat ourselves.  What we think is important and it makes us who we are.  Us over thinkers and worriers, need to be more aware of how we put ourselves down sometimes.  Stand up for yourself and love yourself!

5.  Necklace by the Lucky Feather

Us girl bosses need a little pep talk every once in a while.  How cute is this "Getting it done" necklace that The Lucky Feather posted on Instagram this week?  We got this, girl bosses!

6. Tassel Necklace by Painter Designs

Sometimes I make a tassel necklace that I just fall in love with.  This gold, coral and aqua necklace was one of those!  Love!  Check out my Etsy shop!

New Patriotic Napkin Rings!

I'm so in love with these adorable burlap red, white and blue napkin rings!

You may remember the burlap bunny rabbit napkin rings from Spring.  Before Easter, I sold over 230 of those precious little bunny ears!   Since those did so well, I knew that we needed to create something similar with burlap, but for Summer.  My mom came up with this design and I absolutely love it!  Last week, she finished an order of 70 of them, for a wedding in Washington.  I'm so thankful for her!

Please check out my Etsy shop for these burlap, red, white, and blue napkin rings and many other Painter Designs items!

4.21.17 Friday Favorites

Happy Friday!

After all of the Easter craziness, I decided that I definitely needed to post again this week for my Friday Favorites.  The past several weeks have been chaotic with making an abundance of burlap bunny rabbit napkin rings for all of the Etsy orders that came through.  I've also had several photo sessions this week that I was super excited about!  I'm so thankful for the best clients ever!

Here's this week's list of the things that caught my eye and made me swoon!

1. Kirklands Kitchen Canisters

This week, I went to our brand new Kirklands in Greenville.  I immediately fell in love with all of the new Spring and Summer decor!  Being the Southern girl that I am, I also fell in love with these precious mason jar looking canisters!  They have a rubber seal around the top too, to make sure your contents stay fresh.  I also love this color!

2. Decor from The Adorned Fox

I am SO proud of my sweet friend Tabathia with The Adorned Fox.  She is taking her business to new heights, with all of her awesome new items and with the opportunity of being at the Pinners Conference in Atlanta, Georgia this weekend.   She is such an inspiration!  I absolutely love this sign that she created this week!

3.  Desk Inspo from Cotton Stem 

This desk space is what cozy office dreams are made of!  I can't get over how fresh and adorable this desk is that Erin from Cotten Stem shared on Instagram this week.  I need this desk! I need those succulents!  I also need to be this organized!  haha!  

4.  Pineapple Wine Tumbler from Moonstruck

This week I had lunch with one of my best friends, and she brought me the cutest pineapple wine tumbler and beach towel for my birthday!  Both came from Moonstruck, a local store in Mauldin, South Carolina.  Adorable!

5.  Tory Burch Castaway Canvas Espadrilles

As we know, I have an obsession with pineapples!  So, when I saw these on the Neiman Marcus website this week...  Ah!  These would be perfect for a weekend getaway to the coast, or even brunch with your girlfriends.  Pair them with a little black dress or cut off jean shorts!  Anything would be cute!

 6. Off the Shoulder Top at Target

I am loving the off the shoulder top trend!  Everywhere you look, there are super cute off the shoulder styles.  I love the eyelet and scalloped details of this white top from Target.  Best part, it's only $29.99!

3.17.17 Friday Favorites

Happy Friday!  Last week, I was so busy with getting ready for the Greer Relief Craft and Gift Fair, that I ran out of time to do a blog post!   So, here's this week's Friday Favorites list, the things that caught my eye and made me swoon this week.

1. White top from @cmcoving 

I always love Caitlin's outfits on Instagram, but I fell in love with this off the shoulder white top that she posted!  It is absolutely adorable and the perfect spring and summer top!  The sleeves, the white bow on the back... All of it is precious!!

2. "Happy" Bird Mug

Last weekend, my aunt came by the craft fair and surprised me with two adorable little presents. She knows my love of bird decor and coffee.  So, surprised me with this mug from Mud Pie.  I love the little quote inside of the mug too!  You can find more items from Mud Pie on bhg.com.

3. "Happy" Rabbit Tea Towel

She also surprised me with this precious embroidered Easter towel by Mud Pie.  The details on it are just too cute and it's the perfect addition to my Spring decor!  Plus, it's my color!

4. Pineapple Vans

March is my birthday month!  So, this week, our best friends came over for dinner and they wanted me to open my birthday present a week early.  They surprised me with these super cute pineapple Vans!  They're comfy and adorable!

5.  Burlap Easter Bunny Napkin Rings

My mom found some cute Easter napkin ring holders on Pottery Barn's site and they were all sold out.  So, being the crafty woman that she is, she decided to make something similar!  The results were adorable!  Check out this blog post for more information on them.  I've added them to my Etsy shop too!

6. Easter Cakes on Country Living

I came across these Easter cakes on Country Living's Facebook page this week.  How precious are they?!  These would be adorable for Easter dinner with the family, or even for a wedding or shower.   You can even find the recipe for these cuties here. 

Spring is in the Air!

Well, kind of.

We are actually having a crazy cold front coming through the South right now!  We even had snow in Greenville, South Carolina, over the weekend.  However, it hasn't stopped me from feeling Springy!  I've changed most of my home decor over to my Spring and Easter decor and I'm transitioning my Etsy shop into Spring and Summer items.  Make sure you check it out!

I am LOVING these precious crochet bunny hats that I've been working on.  I made a ton of them for the Greer Relief Craft and Gift Fair last weekend and I just can't get enough of them!  They are so stinkin' adorable!  Check out my Etsy shop for more details and pricing!

These bunny napkin rings might just be my new favorite Easter decor item!  I absolutely love them!  My mom found them on Pottery Barn's website and they were all sold out.  So, being the crafty woman that she is, she decided to attempt to make something similar herself!  The results were too cute!  These will also be available on my Etsy shop soon.   

Of course, you know I love my tassel jewelry!  So, I wanted to make something in Spring colors to go with the Spring and Summer trends.  I love these mint green tassel earrings!   They scream beach trip and Lilly to me!  :)