What a wonderful Spring Break!
The weather was perfect for getting out & having fun.
We couldn't get out of town this time, but we brainstormed ideas for our 'stay-cation'.
Some items on our list were:
Zoo, go see Oz, park, rock climbing, eat bacon (Owen's),
museum & make pizza.
I'm proud to say we did everything & more!
Last weekend I hosted my first 'at home' workshop.
I taught my Winter Wool Cottage.
Since this was my first home workshop I didn't advertise, just word of mouth.
That way if it was a huge flop I could do damage control.
But it turned out great, & my plans for monthly classes are underway!
I'm trying to think of something cute to call my classes.
Cami, Linda & Tammy.
The class included supplies & lunch.
I even had a few goodies for sale.
Erica's sweet cottage.
Lily joined us girls & worked on her own project.
Kristi's pink palace~!
Erica brought her friend Sarah along, she fit in great with our crazy group.
Love her red roof!
Lisa & Kristi came all the way from San Antonio.
We turned it into a weekend, hit the Cattle Barns & Funky Finds show on Sunday.
Somehow I missed getting a photo of Jan, but here's her house, sans roof.
Her stitching is absolutely perfect!
Tammy & her Maison de Bling~
If you live near the DFW Metro-plex, I'd love to have you join me next month.
I'll teach a weaving techinique that is simple & can be used in many different ways.
Seating is limited, the information & registration are here.
In other news.....
Our kitchen remodel is coming along.
Here's our official 'before' picture.
The hole on the left is from the oven & microwave, they sold on Craigslist.
I was happy to see the soffits go, the kitchen seems so much wider now.
I orignially wanted a commerical style stainless hood cover.
But they were well over our budget, even at Ikea.
Plan 2 was to build our own.
After spending hours on Pintrest & in my inspiration folder we came up with our own design.
The black hood cover came from Sears scratch & dent.
It was originally $425 marked down to $70.
And there it is surrounded in bead board & painted crisp white.
I love the way it turned out.
I'm so lucky that my husband can do anything & is willing to take chances.
It's going to be so fun styling the ledge, for now I'm liking the silver tray.
We put a fresh coat of paint on the lower cabinets, new hardware & stained the butcher block counters dark.
Since I took these pictures we've done more, but I think I'll hold off on posting them.
When it's all finished I'll do a big kitchen reveal.
Lisa
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