Big Girl Bed

This weekend Ben worked furiously to finish Olivia's crib conversion. He has been working on it for the past month or so trying to make it perfect for his little princess. Olivia helped Daddy put the finishing paint strokes on Saturday afternoon and once it was dry she helped him measure where the screws would go. She was very hands on right next to her Daddy.

Here is the finished product!

Susie Is In the Building

In the last couple of weeks I have taken on a few projects that I wanted to do with Olivia but didn't have the time. I have made a dozen burp cloths, a baby blanket, and one wall item for Benjamin's room. Besides all the projects I have had going on for one of my best friends baby shower. So Ben now calls me Susie (home maker). My next projects are to make curtains for his room and a few more blankets for him and Olivia.



I can't wait to make more of these, it was so simple.



Super Easy Project



My First DIY

Over the weekend I finally was able to finish my Trunk turned Bench. It would have been done over a week ago if the rain hadn't kept my stain from drying for 4 whole days.

This was my inspiration and the instructions I followed.



Before

After I stained it.

I white washed it and then distressed parts to allow the dark color of the wood to come through.




 

Turning the top into a bench.

Giving Daddy a pat on the back for reattaching the lid!



Yea I am pretty proud of myself! I can't wait to start on the next piece!!! Our bedroom is going to look amazing when I am done! Updates to come as we move along!



Summer Projects

Ok if you have checked out my Inspiration page lately, you would see my summer project's list. Well, today I got a great phone call from Fallon, who found the greatest dinning room table. I sent Ben over right away and within 15 minutes, it was MINE. My search is finally over.

Here is a pic of our new table until, I have time to redo it!

 Then I decided to try the other restore store to see if I found anything else that interested me. So Jamie and I packed up Olivia and headed out. Of course I found the cutest (for lack of a better word) trunk, that once we remove the desk from our room will find a home under the window. I am super excited about the deal that Jamie haggled for me. I paid $60 they wanted $95!

Much larger then a trunk it is almost like a dresser only shorter.

Also, on my list is to finish our bedroom furniture redo! Pardon the crap in the pics!

Current State

The finished one piece of 3

What is your summer project? Happy DIYing!!!