Furniture Re-Do

 

This is the first dresser that Brian and I bought when we got married (almost 18 years ago).  It was unfinished and CHEAP.  We stained it on our tiny apartment balcony and were set.  When the kids got older the simple dresser moved on to their room and served them well.

This last month, the boys decided they wanted their own rooms.  That meant I got kicked out of my craft room (heavy heart) and we had a lot of furniture to move.  The boys needed separate dressers and I needed more storage for my craft stuff.  I couldn't just toss out a dresser that was still functional.

I got inspired by something I saw on Pinterest.  After chatting with a friend who owns a cool antique book business, Book Decor, she encouraged my vision and even offered to give me some old books (from the 1800's) that she couldn't sell.  They both seem to be in German - one is a poem book and the other might be a dictionary.

 My craft room has been moved to the "formal dining room", so it's out in the open. (Total pressure to keep it decent looking.)   I wanted something with a little more character.  This fits my needs completely.  I love how it turned out.

 

Phrase of the Year - 2013

Pinterest takes up way too much of my time.  I decided to make a cute sign (using the fun chalkboard  fonts I pinned) to encourage my kiddos ... and myself.

The goal this year is for me to step back.  My kids are old enough to know what they need to do to get good grades, reach their goals, and do what they need to do without me reminding them over and over again.  I will be available to help and support, but without the need to harp.

This will be hard to let natural consequences teach their lessons, but I've got to do it to help my kiddos grow!