Some Cameos from the Wedding

I had the privilege of helping the bride get ready, so while she was in the shower I was able to snag some of these detail shots.

This one is a shot of the porch of their cabin.  It had a great view of Lake Michigan.

The bouquet.

Ready and with a Rolls Royce waiting. Oh, did I mention that I got to ride with her to the church in that Rolls Royce? Since I was in it I don't have pics.

Their reception was at a beautiful country venue that included an outdoor tent space and a renovated barn.

Each table was set with a different pair of salt and pepper shakers from the collections of both the bride's mother and grandmother.  They rented the vintage china and stemware.

The centerpieces were all different as well... this was one of my favs.

And the hair jewelry in action, as promised.

It was a really special wedding and absolutely beautiful from start to finish.

Dining Room Update

My dining room is coming together. After the walls got a couple coats of "spiced butternut" paint, some fresh artwork, a new chandelier and a new table centerpiece, I have to say that my dining room is coming together splendidly.

Here is the only before picture I could find, just to give you an idea of what I was starting with. The day we painted, I took some "before" shots of both my dining room and kitchen so I could use them in posts, but they managed to get deleted from my camera prior to getting them onto my computer. :( So much for big plans, eh?

Here is the same shot taken this morning...

You can see that I also changed the direction the table was sitting... it really helped to open up the room. Here are a few more pics...

The pitcher and goblets are the same ones that I picked up at the thrift store the day I found the vintage chandelier. A great day at the thrift store, if you ask me.

I really don't think I can express in words how happy my new chandelier makes me. :)

I decided to crochet the flowers in the vase. That way I could both have total control over the colors I was adding to the room and also I think the crochet look ties in with the 60's glassware and chandelier. If anyone out there wants the pattern for the flowers, just holler and I will write it up you.

Here are a couple shots of the room at night.

I still have some more plans for the room though. I have an idea in mind for making placemats and a tablerunner. My mother-in-law also has a set of dishes that should go perfectly on my new table... can't wait to get the rest of it together.

Vintage Miracle

Today has been miraculous. Spent the bulk of the day having a blast with my mother-in-law and son. We had lunch and went shopping and hit my favorite thrift store. I totally scored.

Item #1: this wonderfully made wooden chest for $15. I haven't decided whether it will be entirely painted or whether I will make a padded bench out of the top (probably the later since the top is slightly warped, as you can see).

Items #2-5: I can not even tell you how flippin' excited I am to have found the lamp shade on the left. On Tuesday my mother-in-law and I repainted my kitchen to the color you can see on the wall in the background (spiced butternut). I knew I wanted a wow lampshade to reanchor the room and have been on the hunt, but never dreamed I'd get so lucky. It's lovely 60's vintage glass and I could just marry it!! When all is said and done, it will hang above my table. I picked up the pitcher and goblets to set on the table as a grouping as well.

Item #6: For $1.50 I just couldn't put her down. She needs a little TLC and some more modest paint, but I just know I can save her.
...and we also hit Hobby Lobby where I picked up a pair of 24"x30" canvases. I'll paint them as a pair to hang behind my kitchen table. You can be sure that there will be LOADS of pics to share when I am done redoing my kitchen. Promise.

Clearly I don't plan on sleeping for a while, since I also have the Etsy Craft Party tomorrow night. So excited! Can't wait to meet some awesome local artists.

A super huge thank you to my mother-in-law: she ROCKS!

Gotta go... get busy crafting or get busy dying.