Today's post is all about nothing.
Nothing I made anyway.
I didn't make the project, stage the project or even take the project photos.
I didn't buy the small furniture piece either, but I did supply the paint.
#2 daughter announced she was going to Goodwill with one of her BFF's and I wasn't sure when she left if she was on the hunt or going along as an accomplice.
It was both. She came home with this brand new Target nightstand thing.
Sunday
Friday
Pizza Dog
I didn't think this hot dog idea up, someone else who needed a quick dinner did.
Or someone who likes hot dogs on their pizza..... which would not be me.
But this twist on the standard hot dog in a bun was too easy not to try, besides I usually forget to take photos of the actual great recipes I try and only remember when I'm putting the last fork in my mouth.
So I'm not going gourmet here folks. Just like the recipe, this post was quick and easy.
After I watched the video and read all the snide or funny comments, I decided what the heck I'm gonna make pizza dog's for dinner and then tell you how they were.
Or someone who likes hot dogs on their pizza..... which would not be me.
But this twist on the standard hot dog in a bun was too easy not to try, besides I usually forget to take photos of the actual great recipes I try and only remember when I'm putting the last fork in my mouth.
So I'm not going gourmet here folks. Just like the recipe, this post was quick and easy.
After I watched the video and read all the snide or funny comments, I decided what the heck I'm gonna make pizza dog's for dinner and then tell you how they were.
Thursday
Hidden Cat Food Area
We have a dog.
We have a cat.
About the only thing our dog likes about the cat is to eat her cat food.
Linda Kitty was here long before the dog. 7 years longer to be exact.
Linda (who is named after the lady we got her from) is coming up on 15 years of age and for 8 of her cat lives - the 8 that Mo the dog has lived here - her cat food has been banished to the folding counter in the laundry room.
We have a cat.
About the only thing our dog likes about the cat is to eat her cat food.
Linda Kitty was here long before the dog. 7 years longer to be exact.
Linda (who is named after the lady we got her from) is coming up on 15 years of age and for 8 of her cat lives - the 8 that Mo the dog has lived here - her cat food has been banished to the folding counter in the laundry room.
Tuesday
A Birthday Giveaway
Imma gonna tell 'ya about a birthday giveaway today, but don't start sending me birthday greetings for turning another year old.
It's not my birthday, even though it felt like a special day for me.
Donna at Funky Junk Interiors is having herself a celebration of the yearly aging process.
And it just so happened that my package arrived on her birthday.
So to celebrate I opened it up......
It's not my birthday, even though it felt like a special day for me.
Donna at Funky Junk Interiors is having herself a celebration of the yearly aging process.
And it just so happened that my package arrived on her birthday.
So to celebrate I opened it up......
Friday
Paint Details on Pine Blanket Chest Redo
In my last post I got right to the nitty gritty and revealed an old pine chest that I updated with painted memories. You can read about that {here}.
Today I'll give 'ya the details on the products I used.
I painted the pine box with Maison Blanche paint in chocolate so the letters would be dark.
Today I'll give 'ya the details on the products I used.
I painted the pine box with Maison Blanche paint in chocolate so the letters would be dark.
Tuesday
Flynn & Malone Blanket Chest
Nope, this post is about something more........
Once upon a time in sunny Southern California there were two Irish lassies.
Wednesday
Silver Mirror with Fusion Gilding Paste
Wait.... I decided that years ago, back when people looked at my creations sideways and probably rolled their eyes when I wasn't looking, as I hung yard junk on our walls.
I guess not everyone finds parts of a wrought iron fence or an old gate all that attractive.
Monday
Graphics Transfer With Citrasolv Spool Cabinet
Alrighty now.... for the past week I've been showing you how I transformed a pale yellow toy box into a fool the eye cabinet with fake drawers, and knobs made out of vintage wooden thread spools.
But I didn't show you the graphic that I put on the top.
But I didn't show you the graphic that I put on the top.
Graphic from The Graphics Fairy |
Friday
Spool Cabinet Redo - Fake Drawer Fronts
The front of the old toy box that I converted into a better looking front of the old toy box, started out as recessed panels and ended up looking like a vintage spool cabinet.
Wednesday
Vintage Thread Spools Turned Knobs
At the beginning of the week I posted {here} about a blah old toy box I turned into a cute spool cabinet that happens to hold toys.
Even though the drawers are faux fronts, they needed knobs to lend some authenticity to it.
Even though the drawers are faux fronts, they needed knobs to lend some authenticity to it.
Thursday
Sew What Did I Make?
I don't like to be a tease, but sometimes I just can't help myself.
If you're gonna get all bent out of shape because I don't tell you exactly what I'm working on, then quit reading right now and come back on Monday.
On Monday you will see how these pretty vintage spools of thread.......
If you're gonna get all bent out of shape because I don't tell you exactly what I'm working on, then quit reading right now and come back on Monday.
On Monday you will see how these pretty vintage spools of thread.......
Tuesday
Staining Pine Dark Espresso
I found a task I might dislike more than painting dining room chairs.
Staining twelve, six-paned grids and four bun feet.
Staining twelve, six-paned grids and four bun feet.
Sunday
Wood Spool Clock (s)
Ticktock.
Did you remember to Spring ahead and move your clock an hour into the future?
Or are you like me and still falling behind?
I've got a couple of clocks to show you that the time can't be missed due to their size. You also have to have a wall big enough for hanging.
Did you remember to Spring ahead and move your clock an hour into the future?
Or are you like me and still falling behind?
Friday
Baking With Bliss, German Chocolate Cake
I will start this post with my usual disclaimer * I am not a food blogger, I am a food eater*.
I cook. I eat. And I do plenty of both.
I do not enjoy taking photos of the steps involved to do either of those things, but sometimes when a recipe is worth passing along I've just gotta do it.
Not being a food blogger means several things.....
I cook. I eat. And I do plenty of both.
I do not enjoy taking photos of the steps involved to do either of those things, but sometimes when a recipe is worth passing along I've just gotta do it.
German Chocolate Cake |
Tuesday
Fusion Paint Brush Cleaner
On a good day I tend to just drop them in a tin can of water that contains other paint from other brushes.
And then I leave them.
Naughty paint brush owner.
If I ... think I might plan on possibly maybe some day eventually ... using the same brush with the same paint, I will stick it in a fold top sandwich bag.
For eternity.
Sunday
Route 66 Stencils
Three years ago, and three months into my experience with blogging, there was this challenge over at Debbie-Doos blog called the Magazine Copycat Challenge.
I loved it.
The idea was to find something out of a magazine to be duplicated.
I loved it.
The idea was to find something out of a magazine to be duplicated.
Friday
Tale of Two Playdough Recipes
I'm a playdough maker from way back. 31 years to be exact.
I've used the same recipe all 31 of those years, given to me by my BFF.
Over the years I tried a couple different ones, but always came back to the one she gave me - it was the best I tried and never failed me.
I've used the same recipe all 31 of those years, given to me by my BFF.
Over the years I tried a couple different ones, but always came back to the one she gave me - it was the best I tried and never failed me.
Wednesday
Where Are They Now... At The Ranch
This throw back Thursday I decided to write a "where are they now" post..... as in how are a few things from past posts fairing today or how is a new product I've received holding up.
I'll go two years back, one year ago, and one month ago.
First up is the oldie that I can't refer to as a goodie. It's the one project I lay awake at night thinking about and not in a good way.
Our vintage barber shop building that you can read about {here}.
I'll go two years back, one year ago, and one month ago.
First up is the oldie that I can't refer to as a goodie. It's the one project I lay awake at night thinking about and not in a good way.
Our vintage barber shop building that you can read about {here}.
Tuesday
So I Married A Creative ___?___.
It's a blog hop where 18 of us gave spouses the opportunity to spill their guts.
Ever wonder what the spouse behind the blogger has to say?
In my case he's the hands or feet in blog photos.
Ever wonder what the spouse behind the blogger has to say?
In my case he's the hands or feet in blog photos.
Some spouses might have clammed up when asked questions.
Thursday
Vintage Mailbox Towel Holder
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16 years ago.
I thought I was being so stylish and unique.
I'm pretty sure everyone who saw it thought I was odd hanging an old mailbox anywhere, let alone in a bathroom.
Wednesday
Mayo Haters Coleslaw
I'm not a fan of mayo.
I'm president of the I Hate Mayonnaise Club. At least I thought I was till I Googled it and found out there is a real club for mayo haters with someone who says they are the prez, so I'm not alone.
There is like a whole underground of mayo haters out there.
Sunday
Corn-hole Game #2
When I made a beanbag toss game last summer for our yard I also got a great idea.
Make some as gifts for family.
That sounds easy and doable in July, but by the time December rolled around I could tell with all the other projects we were working on that those weren't going to happen.
So instead I took the pair that my son in law uses and built years ago, and gave them a make over.
This is how they started......
Make some as gifts for family.
That sounds easy and doable in July, but by the time December rolled around I could tell with all the other projects we were working on that those weren't going to happen.
So instead I took the pair that my son in law uses and built years ago, and gave them a make over.
This is how they started......
Friday
Throw Back Thursday Valentines Copy Cat Vignette
I'm going on my own little trip down blogging memory lane.
Since it's Throw Back Thursday, as well as the day before Valentines Day, I decided to revisit one of my first posts.
Wednesday
New York New York Hotel Las Vegas
While I'm giving reviews of Las Vegas I thought I'd stick one in of where we stayed, in case someone wanders by looking for an opinion on it.
The New York New York hotel is on the far end of the Las Vegas strip over by the airport, but we didn't hear any air traffic.
These theme resorts are huge and take up a lot of property.
These theme resorts are huge and take up a lot of property.
Monday
800 Degrees Pizza
I'm no food critic, I just like what I like.
And I like pizza. A lot.
Pizza is the kind of food that even when it's bad, it's still pretty good.
Basically I've never had a pizza I didn't find palatable.
And I like pizza. A lot.
Pizza is the kind of food that even when it's bad, it's still pretty good.
Basically I've never had a pizza I didn't find palatable.
Thursday
Fiona at Just Paint It White
Fiona.
Isn't that a pretty name?
No I don't have a bun in the oven and I'm not naming a new pet. Although the name would be fitting for either.
Isn't that a pretty name?
No I don't have a bun in the oven and I'm not naming a new pet. Although the name would be fitting for either.
Tuesday
Old Neon Sign Museum
Ever hear of the Neon Museum?
Well to me it's like the museum king of rusty chippy old signs, and I'm gonna take you there to see some of the coolest vintage signs ever.
Well to me it's like the museum king of rusty chippy old signs, and I'm gonna take you there to see some of the coolest vintage signs ever.
Sunday
Romantic Faucet from Build.com
It happens over time.
The romance fades.
The faucet that has been purchased for a new home gets old or wears out from use.
The romance fades.
The faucet that has been purchased for a new home gets old or wears out from use.
Wednesday
Maison Blanche Pewter Organza Topped Table
Summer of 2013 I picked up this scratched table for $7.50.
Before Christmas I put it in place in all it's beat up glory to see if I was going to like the size.
I did.
I brought this garage sale table home for a few reasons, one of which being it wasn't gonna break the bank.
Tuesday
Paint Like Me Givewaway Winner
Winner Winner!
I'm out of town without access to post the details of who won all the goodies above, SO.....
hop over to Fox Hollow Cottage
Good luck, I truly hope it is one of my readers.
Vegas Baby!
No I don't have a Vegas trip to giveaway in addition to yesterdays Maison Blanche giveaway, which you have all week to enter {here}, and no I'm not going on a trip where I will gamble my life savings and leave my children penniless.
I'm smarter than that.
Wait, we don't have any life savings, we've been spending it all. Hmmm.....
But yes I am heading to Las Vegas this month, so it's story time at the Ranch about previous visits as I prep you for the reviews to come when I get back.
This post won't have any DIY photos - I DO do things other than projects you know!
Vegas and I are no strangers. Growing up in the Los Angeles suburbs of the San Fernando Valley, my first trip there was when I was 16.
I'm smarter than that.
Wait, we don't have any life savings, we've been spending it all. Hmmm.....
But yes I am heading to Las Vegas this month, so it's story time at the Ranch about previous visits as I prep you for the reviews to come when I get back.
This post won't have any DIY photos - I DO do things other than projects you know!
Vegas and I are no strangers. Growing up in the Los Angeles suburbs of the San Fernando Valley, my first trip there was when I was 16.
Monday
Friday
Spotlight Feature at Junk Chic Cottage
Kris from Junk Chic Cottage and Susan from Must Love Junk have a regular feature on their blogs called Saturday Spotlight, The Real Life Behind The Blogger.
I tell 'ya they have had some blogging power players in their spotlight. I enjoy reading about every guest, and I'm always inspired by something I've seen on both blogs as well as those of their guests.
I tell 'ya they have had some blogging power players in their spotlight. I enjoy reading about every guest, and I'm always inspired by something I've seen on both blogs as well as those of their guests.
Kris's Dining Room |
Thursday
A Big Old Heavy Sander
What possess someone to write a post dedicated to a power tool?
Ours is not some slick shiny new contraption that I'm like overly proud of or anything.
Nope, it's rather a dirty old rusty beast the size of Alaska.
And heavy! If I used this more I'd probably qualify as a weight lifter.
Ours is not some slick shiny new contraption that I'm like overly proud of or anything.
Nope, it's rather a dirty old rusty beast the size of Alaska.
And heavy! If I used this more I'd probably qualify as a weight lifter.
Monday
Pine Coffee Table Makeover
The year 2013.
The date, December 24th, yes Christmas Eve.
I was working on a gift project and had a fail. It was a dresser with a photo transfer that I messed up.
So I went to plan B which was to paint all the pertinent information on the dresser front, of the couple it was being gifted too.
The date, December 24th, yes Christmas Eve.
I was working on a gift project and had a fail. It was a dresser with a photo transfer that I messed up.
So I went to plan B which was to paint all the pertinent information on the dresser front, of the couple it was being gifted too.
Wednesday
Positive Affirmation Sign
A few weeks ago I made a sign for a certain 4 year old who is beautiful inside and out, and while I normally would piece together my own words or sayings - at which I've been known to spend hours doing - I didn't have hours in December.
And as it turns out I didn't need hours after I saw this free printable perfect for a little girl of great worth who can do hard things and make good choices.
Monday
Lego Table Nightstand Upcycle
The first project of 2015 was actually one of the last projects of 2014.
Made in the dark of night like most of the end of the year gifts created here, and right down to the wire with time.
Made in the dark of night like most of the end of the year gifts created here, and right down to the wire with time.
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