I don't know where this past week has gone...it flew by!
I can tell you one thing...I was busy!
I made a headboard from an old mantel for a friend. It was her Granny's and she wanted to be able to use it in her home somehow since it was too small for her fireplace. I told her "why not make it into a headboard for her spare room"...she loved the idea!
She was thrilled with it and so was I!
See those little ledges on her fireplace wall? Well, I'm building her a mantel to cover those this week. I can't wait to get it finished....I think it'll be perfect!
I took a piece of pegboard, a twin foam mattress pad and a drop cloth from Lowes. Covered the buttons and then measured and began the tufting.
She was thrilled with it and so was I!
Then she wanted me to decorate her walls and surfaces...and I have to say that the room is turning out really nice! She's still on the lookout for that perfect bedding, so I'll post it when she gets it.
I also bought some end tables and a chair that I had planned on painting this past weekend but didn't have the time.
I think they'll be beautiful once finished!
I did however make some time for my sweet hubby Saturday. Something we don't have much of anymore with our hectic schedules. We went to our Farmers Market and bought some fresh veggies and fruit, some mums and foddershocks. We then had lunch together which was so nice to just sit and chat without any interruptions.
And today(Sunday) I did my sewing....I made a slipcover for this sweet old rocking chair. I think it turned out beautifully!
Oh...and I was able to actually get all of my laundry finished this past week and see the bottoms of our hampers!
But guess what?
I can't see them anymore....
Love the headboard it really looks great. You did a wonderful job on it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you got a lot accomplished.
Have a great week.
Mary
Thank you Mary, I hope you have a great week too!
DeleteIt makes me tired just looking at all you do! I wish I had your ability to get things done quickly. Everything looks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandy! It doesn't feel like I am doing much at the time but when I look back.... I wonder how the heck I did it all!
DeleteThat headboard turned out beautifully, great job. We had shelves like that in one of houses above the fireplace, too. They were "styling" back then...lol...not so much anymore~
ReplyDeleteYour slipcover turned out just great, too.
Guess what? Laundry is NEVER done while you are above ground! xo Diana
Thanks Nana, and yes laundry never ends does it? lol
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ReplyDeleteEverything looks great. I love the headboard. It works so well in that room and the decor is marvelous great job. You are a busy girl but everything you are doing is coming out so pretty.
Kris
Thanks Kris, it's always a relief that what I see in my head turns out better than what I thought.
DeleteI remembered your beautiful house from HGTV..I think it was in 2010 that I saw you for the first time.Last week i started looking for you at HGTV,I remembered your name( theycallmemartha)But it was imposible to find you..I was very determined to find you though so I started looking under bedrooms, but it was hopeless (too many)..I got bored and started browsing somebody else bedroom and then I look down at the comments box and there was a comment left from you..I was more excited when I found out you had a Blog..Isn't that amazing...I love all your bedrooms..
ReplyDeleteAww, that is so sweet! RMS will always have a special place in my heart and those that were there...thank you so much for stopping in and glad we were able to find each other!
DeleteGosh, I must say, I think those end tables and chair are gorgeous just the way they are! I can't wait to see what you do with them!!
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