This is a long post.
I'm not in the mood to do any two or three part'ers, in fact I might be downright cranky lately.
If you stopped in today to see the latest dresser I painted you will be disappointed. My apologies to both you and my sponsors, but you'll have to get over it. And if you don't want to read a few condensed real life chapters in the book of Bliss Ranch without pretty DIY photos, well then - auf Wiedersehen, adiĆ³s, and sayonara.
Everyone knows that life comes with ups and downs, major and minor crisis's, and then there are the things that are really nothing more than an inconvenience and a pain in the butt.
This is a post about nothing more than inconveniences and pains in the butt.....and maybe a silver lining.
For those inconvenient things that are just more of an annoyance I am pretty able to see the humor and make a little lemonade. Just not the kind of lemonade Beyonce makes.
This is where I announce there is no need to leave pity
comments like I'm soooo sorry you have to deal with this. The truth is - no one is more annoyed than me that I have to deal with these messes - it's all gonna pass - and it's not a big deal in the overall picture of life, so lets laugh about this schmidt shall we?
Monday
Wednesday
Reloved Mirrors, August Thrift Store Decor
I'm not sure how it's already time for August's Thrift Store Decor, but it is.
We're in the dog days of summer.
Why is August referred to that way anyhow?
Maybe it's because by August folks have grown weary of the heat and practice more of a dogs life just laying around doing a lot of nothing?
I can't say I've been doing a lot of nothing, but I sure haven't minded taking the easy route on a few things.
Like mirrors for the Jack & Jill bathroom remodel.
Thursday
Hanging Laundry Hampers
There is a Jack & Jill bathroom shared by a certain five and eight year old, and 'ya know.... they wear clothes and those clothes need a resting place before the duds hit the suds.
Not that I know a thing or two about dirty clothes - although there were at least a few of my six kids that did actually make it a habit to wear clean ones.
Not that I know a thing or two about dirty clothes - although there were at least a few of my six kids that did actually make it a habit to wear clean ones.
Monday
Desserts From Pinterest - Two Winners
Like I do every time I start a post about food I must once again announce....
If you are just joining me here at Bliss Ranch, what that means is I've cooked and baked more than my fair share, but when the food is done I want to get right to the tasting, and while you won't usually find me taking pretty photos of my grub, it doesn't mean I don't know how to cook.
If you are just joining me here at Bliss Ranch, what that means is I've cooked and baked more than my fair share, but when the food is done I want to get right to the tasting, and while you won't usually find me taking pretty photos of my grub, it doesn't mean I don't know how to cook.
Wednesday
Refreshed And Updated Front Porch Walkway
Everything from little kids chalking on hopscotch squares and spilling their bubble blowing soap mixture, to bikes and foot traffic.
And then there were those couple years of duck doo from the crapping quackers.
The walkway and porch started out getting a fresh coat of sealer seasonally - usually in the Spring - and in it's first years of life it looked wonderful, but 20 years later not so much.
From time to time the exposed aggregate also received an acid wash to clean things off, like rust stains from hard water dripping when the hose was left leaking.
But when repeated rough winters caused a long crack in the walkway and some sinking, it was time to give the walk an affordable fix that would revive it.
Sunday
How To Sew An Envelope Pillow
I know what you're thinking after reading the post heading.... no way, Bliss didn't make a pillow, she can't sew!
You're right. I have something special for you in more ways than one.
The person is special. The fact that she is guest posting is special.
I put out a call for some guest posts - long time readers know I do quite a few of those myself - and when I need a hand I know just who to ask.
But first I've gotta fill 'ya in on the state of affairs around the Ranch.......
You see we have company coming in a couple weeks and it's time to get serious about some things around here.
Like painting that Jack & Jill bathroom remodel we started months ago. Or sealing the grout on the awesome South Cypress subway shower tile so people can actually shower in it.
Also sealing the poured concrete counter tops. Washing the rest of the haze off the floor tiles.... hanging mirrors, electrical for lights, finish the plumbing, you get the idea - the list goes on and on.
You're right. I have something special for you in more ways than one.
The person is special. The fact that she is guest posting is special.
I put out a call for some guest posts - long time readers know I do quite a few of those myself - and when I need a hand I know just who to ask.
But first I've gotta fill 'ya in on the state of affairs around the Ranch.......
You see we have company coming in a couple weeks and it's time to get serious about some things around here.
Like painting that Jack & Jill bathroom remodel we started months ago. Or sealing the grout on the awesome South Cypress subway shower tile so people can actually shower in it.
Also sealing the poured concrete counter tops. Washing the rest of the haze off the floor tiles.... hanging mirrors, electrical for lights, finish the plumbing, you get the idea - the list goes on and on.
Wednesday
Don't Toss Your Worn Out Welcome Mat
Welcome to July's
And boy do I really mean the welcome part this month, in fact, I'm putting out the whole welcome mat for you!Sunday
Farmhouse Cement Plank Patio Table, Part 2
Our family is growing. I'm not getting any older of course.
What started out as a couple of young newlyweds building a life, turned into a large family of eight. Six kids - four boys and a couple girls.
The oldest two flew the nest, and then the family grew by a daughter and son in law, and eventually two grand kids arrived.
This August another little peanut will debut as #1 Daughter and that son in law I mentioned start their family.
What started out as a couple of young newlyweds building a life, turned into a large family of eight. Six kids - four boys and a couple girls.
The oldest two flew the nest, and then the family grew by a daughter and son in law, and eventually two grand kids arrived.
This August another little peanut will debut as #1 Daughter and that son in law I mentioned start their family.
Thursday
Cement Plank Farmhouse Patio Table
Math fact - most patio tables will not seat the amount of people that my family needs to seat for a meal outdoors.
Which actually means most tables won't do that for a price I'm willing to pay.
And then there is the fact that if something I desire can be made by the man with the power tools, basically that adds up to I won't be making a purchase of the item even if I found an affordable one I liked.
Which actually means most tables won't do that for a price I'm willing to pay.
And then there is the fact that if something I desire can be made by the man with the power tools, basically that adds up to I won't be making a purchase of the item even if I found an affordable one I liked.
Tuesday
Painted Pond Fish
I get a lot of my ideas from fellow bloggers.
You know how someone can look at something and see it in a new light, update it, and the next thing you know you're looking at something similar that you own and thinking, hey I can do that!
That was the case with this old scaly chipping fish decoration that I had setting next to our pond for ten years, and I'm going to show you how easy it is to update something with a fresh coat of paint.
You know how someone can look at something and see it in a new light, update it, and the next thing you know you're looking at something similar that you own and thinking, hey I can do that!
That was the case with this old scaly chipping fish decoration that I had setting next to our pond for ten years, and I'm going to show you how easy it is to update something with a fresh coat of paint.
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