Hello...

We had a great mini vacation at the beach {thanks Aunt Lisa and Uncle Steve!!!}...

Before we left for the beach I made a few changes to the girls' play room... I purchased the adorable animal alphabet cards last year at a local toy store with the intention of framing them...time passed and it never got done...until last week when I found the frames on sale at Michaels for $5.  I couldn't pass them up so I grabbed a few.  I love how it brightens the space.  I also moved the dark book case into the craft room {I had been wanting something bigger in there...worked out great}

 I was looking at Pinterest a few weeks ago and saw a cute picture of Ikea spice racks being used as book shelves...how cute...and for only $3.99 I had to do it!

 I had a sample can of Martha Stewart's Aegean Blue that I used on the shelves...great color for a kids room!

 Here is the book shelf's new home in the craft room...I love having more space for fabric and sewing goodies...

Hope you are having a great week...

~Maris

Around The House Today...

The girls and I had to go to the market to get some hamburger for spaghetti tonight and found these beautiful tulips {of course that had to come home with us}  It's amazing what fresh flowers can do to a room!   I would have them around all the time if I could afford it! 

The girls and I have been hanging out at home all day...doing multiple loads of laundry, cleaning the bathrooms, sewing, reading together, and playing in the toy room.  It has been a very relaxing day!

 I had a nice surprise in the mail today...the print that I ordered from The Wheatfield arrived {etsy}.  I love all the colors and it's a much needed saying in this house especially for my youngest :) She's a little pistol!!

 Bird being super cute!  Looks innocent doesn't she...?!? Not so much...just ask her sister :)

Beanie being wonderful!  She makes me smile!

Have a great Monday evening!

~Maris

Master Bedroom Changes...

Here is the cabinet I painted over the weekend...still loving the halcyon green!  And yes those are fake flowers...I have a sickness I tell you...  :)

 My cherished pictures {thanks molly!}

 The girls love jumping on the bed!  If only I wasn't so OCD about it!  :)

 We got new lampshades...I won't even show you the ones we had before {let's just say they had beads and I've already said too much!}

Plus we finally found bedding that we both liked!  Amazing I know... we still need to find white pillow shams to complete the look... and maybe an actual bed {head & foot board} that will have to come later...much later...hubby informed me last night that he wants to buy a friends vw bug that he is selling {I actually cried when he told me...didn't help my cause} this thing sounds horrific!  But...hubby deserves/needs a project so I will be the supportive wife!  I love you my amazing hubby!

~Mar

Snow day...

We had just enough snow yesterday that school was canceled so we had all day to hang out and play.   Plus grammy and papa came to visit which is always fun!

 Took 15 minutes to get them dressed to only play outside for 10...

 It's the simple things...

 Beanie said snow is her favorite dessert :)

 Grace trying a little taste

So sweet...grammy captured this moment

I also painted our tv cabinet and dresser in our bedroom a fun color{yes I said color}.  I chose a color that The Nester used on a couple pieces of her furniture {Halcyon Green by Sherwin Williams}...it was a total leap for me and I'm so glad I did it!!!  I have one more coat to put on the dresser then I will post some pics hopefully later today...

~Mar

More changes and an art project...

So...what do you think of the new blog layout?  Amazing huh?  My fab sis~n~law works her artist magic again!  I'm so lucky to have her!  H you are wonderful!


I moved a couple things around the house today...I have always had a problem with the top of the tv cabinet.  I fixed the plant so it sits down a little more {much better} and changed the clock, now there is more contrast.  The pictures don't do it justice but at least you get the idea :)  Now I have to talk Mr. Fix~it into letting me paint the cabinet...more to come...

 The girls started another craft project.  We went to Joanne's last night so they could pick out some wood cutouts to paint.  They chose to get wood eggs {Easter stuff is already out} plus boxes and butterfly coat hangers {saving for another day}  Here are beanie and bird painting their eggs...so cute!

 Yes, I know it's winter time but bird loves her swimsuit!

 Beanie looks just like her daddy when she is concentrating!

The final product multi colored polk a dot eggs...gotta love em'

~Mar

Random...

We have had a busy week!  The girls had a field trip to jj jump {had a great time and thankfully no barfing this time...long story}  It is really hard to get a decent picture at that place...so I don't have any to share...sorry.   There was a little hiccup before the fun started though.  The person that runs the venue forgot that she had a ton of kids coming...so...since it was pouring down rain we had to hang in the car until she arrived.  We made the best out of it :)

The girls missed gymnastics last week since little one was under the weather, so we did our make up class yesterday afternoon.  I love watching them...I always end up laughing out loud cause they are so darn~it cute! 

Today was spent running errands, another gymnastics class, and school...pheeeewww! Grammy and Papa came for a yummy dinner plus we had an extra visitor...my handsome nephew!  We had a great night! 

~Mar

Happy Valentines Day!

Hope you are enjoying your Valentines Day! Here are a few pics from our day...

 Mc~D's playland for breakfast {don't judge}

 Painting valentines goodies

 Tons of sticker fun!

 Making envelopes for all their goodies @ school

 I just love her!

Happy Valentine's Day Bean!

Busy Weekend...

Sorry I haven't posted in a few days...we have had a busy weekend!  My husband had two of his childhood buddies in town from North Carolina and they ended up staying the night {it's funny to watch your husband act like he's 19 again..haaahaa} It was great to see them!  We love and miss you Mike and Brian!!!

Saturday went like a flash recovering from a few to many glasses of wine/beer the night before {goes back to the acting like you are 19 then realizing the next morning that you are actually in your 30's} and running errands.

Today was spent with the little ones making valentines for school and crafting while hubby was at a union meeting. My oldest made all 18 of her valentines this year {they turned out fab!} Then my wonderful sis n law, her hubby, and handsome nephew came over for dinner.  What a great weekend!  Here are a few pics...

~Mar

 Brian, Mike, and Cute Hubby

 Hundreds of heart stickers :)

 Starting to get tired...

Love the cute tape!

 Made this last minute v ~day banner out of paper and rick rack...

 They love these mailboxes!  All of their valentine's fit in these...score!

 Perfect height for them to get into

 sorry... posted twice and can't figure out how to remove