For LeNell

LeNell, here is the paint I used, I got it at Lowe's.  I covered a medium blue color with a pale gray color and only needed one coat!  It went on like a dream, I was done really quick. 

The other thing you HAVE to get if you are painting very much at all is this:


                                                                        

It is a roller that has a hollow handle that you fill with paint, then squeeze out a little at a time as you roll it on.  You don't even need a drop cloth because you don't have any drips.  You don't need a paint tray that you have to keep bending over to roll the roller in and then drip it across the floor as you raise it to the wall.  It might take a little practice to get used to it, but once you get going you will love it and it saves tons of time.  There are a couple of brands that sell this type of roller, I have only used this one.  I got it at Lowe's for $25. 

I wish I was up there I would come help you paint.  Take before and after pictures and post them on your blog, transformations are exciting!

A Few Observations

I noticed that sometimes it is the smallest things that make differences in life.  Like for example, I cleaned out my closet a few weeks back.  I decided to get rid of a lot of clothes.  I took all the hanging clothes out and only put back the ones I know I'll wear.  But I put them back in color order, meaning the reds together, the blues together, etc.  I had heard of this method but thought it was just to make your clothes look cool.  Not so.  It makes it so much quicker to find things!  If I know I want that certain black top I just look in the blacks.  Or if I'm not sure what to wear but I know it needs to be a certain shade I just look through those shades.  So much easier!  Why did it take me this long to try that?

Another life changer - my husband let me convince him to start wearing only jeans to work.  He has worn dress pants since he became a dentist 16 years ago.  I have been ironing daily outfits all that time!  Exhausting!  But we decided that the new "dressy casual" for men is jeans and nice shoes and shirts.  He likes the dressy t-shirts that don't have collars to get messed up under his smock.  What does your dentist wear?  Do you think jeans will turn people off?  So far the reaction from patients has been positive.  I think he looks nice, and I'm happy about the ironing break!


I tried paint with primer mixed in for the first time on a bedroom and some bedroom furniture.  With Brady gone we are changing people and rooms around a little.  The paint with primer saved a huge step and so far has held up really well!  Every little bit of time helps!

I have decided that "stuff" can be smothering.  I have let myself get too much stuff.  I've heard that you spend the first half of your life accumulating stuff, and the second half getting rid of stuff.  I must have crossed over into the second half of my life because I want less stuff!  I almost wish I was moving so I would be forced to go through all my stuff, but I'll just have to do it on my own.  We are having a yard sale on Saturday to get the ball rolling.  I told Colby if he would set it up and run it I'll give him half of what we make.  So come on by and make some of my stuff your stuff!

I'm Having a Craft Boutique!

Well hello to all you Boren sisters & family, Hancock sisters, and any other wonderful people who read/follow this blog. :)

I have not posted on here in a long time. The reason is because I started my own blog at:  http://youmeandusblog.blogspot.com/

So today I'm just dropping in to let you know.....

I'm having a Craft Boutique! :)

Looking to make a little money for Christmas by selling some of  your homemade items, baked goods, or antiques?

OR

Looking to buy Christmas gifts, house decor, antiques, or something for your house or yourself?

WELL, I believe I can help with both of those :)

 Come to and/or join my Craft Boutique!

Yes Becky, Emily, Joanne, and all of you who are live close to me in Mesa, YOU are invited!!! :)

I'm excited!  Grandma Boren is contributing so at least come check out HER stuff cuz we all know SHE is super talented :)

  Details below

 CRAFT BOUTIQUE WILL BE HELD THE SECOND SATURDAY IN DECEMBER: DECEMBER 8TH

 Anyone can sell their items or just come shop around!

• If you'd like to sell your items, please contact me (info above). You don't have to stay for the whole day and you'll want to bring your items to me beforehand so we can price them and set them on display.
• If you're short on ideas, take a look at the pictures on the invite and review the idea list below. All items must be hand-made /hand-crafted /re-done, OR antiques:
•  furniture items
• jewelry
• sewing
• crochet
• anything painted
• food -- baked goods, salsa, etc.
• baby items (blankets, appliqued onesies, hairbows)
• antiques
• crafts
• clothes/hair-items
• Holiday decor

Please let me know if you'd like to participate! You have a month to prepare! Get to craftin! :)