Plans

Always go in with a plan. Okay, okay, usually I wing it, but this time I have a plan.

So remember how I want to redo the walls going up the staircase. Here's my sketches of what I would like to see go up there.

It's a rough sketch, but it gives me a lot of ideas on how to play with the space. Hopefully I will get it done in the next few days, and you'll get the chance to see that.


Here's a look at my next BIG REVEAL:

Oooo, what pretty fabric!

Photoshopped Staircase

I finally got the faces of my staircase painted. After touching up some of the white that came off with the painter's tape, hiding some scratches in the stained wood with a stain pen (darn dog), I finally got it done.

Here's what it looked like before:

And here's what it looks like now:

I got some great advice from Jenn at Motocross Momma and from Roeshel at The DIY Show Off about adding numbers to the stairs.

Here's what it would look like if I did it:
I love Photoshop, it helps me visualize! Anyways, do you like it?

My options are:

House Numbers--a bit pricey, but would add even more character.

OR

Stencils--the cheap route, since I already have stencils and paint, but sacrifice on quality.

What should I do? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Anyways , this is what the walls look like above this staircase. I liked this years ago, but I'm starting to think that it looks too cluttered. So I'm thinking about making some black floating shelves, put some pictures and nick knacks on the shelves.

What do you think?

Starting on the stairs

I lost my pumpkin pie recipe that I was going to share! Once I find it, I promise you, you'll get my recipe!

Anyways, I have a cold, work is giving me more hours (not to even mention the hours I'm stuck in a classroom), and I really am trying to plug away at some of these projects.

Here's a picture to tide you over in the meantime.

Yep, I'm finally tackling those stairs.

My Wish List

Vintage Junky is having a wish list party! I'm a big daydreamer, so of course I have to show you what I daydream about!
A KitchenAid stand mixer from Younkers in stainless steel. And all of the fun attachments!

A stainless steel side by side fridge like this one from Sears

Unfortunately, I don't have that kind of money, but I'm picking up a white used side by side with water and ice this Saturday!

A pergola. Pictured is one from Sears. (Throw in that hot tub, too!) I've had plans drawn out for making my own for years now. Some day....

I would give my firstborn for this exact shed from Sears. (not really, don't freak out....)

My husband and I have wanted a shed since we bought our house.

Do you notice that I seem to love Sears??

A drill press. Pictured above is a nice one from Sears, but I'm not picky, I just want a drill press!

A white peacoat. I have a black one that I pretty much live in, but I think white would be classy when I go on a date with my husband, or any other time my kids aren't smearing grape jelly all over me. This one's from The Burlington Coat Factory.

Oh, how I've always wanted a 1968 Chevy Camaro. Someday we will be united.... I found this bad boy on Ebay Motors. If you bid and buy this thing, PLEASE come to my house just so that I can drool =)

I want my gym membership back. I absolutely loved going to this place every night. Just have to save a little bit of money first....Check out Anytime Fitness to see if there's a gym near you!

A three season porch, like this one pictured at Better Homes and Gardens. Then again, I would settle for any covered porch at this point.

I REALLY want to back to Disney World with my husband. We went there when I was 18, and I've been wanting to go back ever since. We never got to have a honeymoon, so maybe we'll take our honeymoon this year ;)

That's kind of a big-ticket-item list. Let's scale it back for a little bit.

Stemware like these from Living Quarters from Younkers.


Younker's version of Spanx. Muffin-top be gone!


This robe from Younkers, but in white.

I love Willow Tree and Comfort Candles. Here's the ones I want. You can find them at Younkers.
Brothers---isn't that perfect for my boys?

Mother & Daughter

Quest---for the avid reader, William
Brother and Sister---my little poops
Promise----It reminds me of my wedding <3 align="center">
A mother's love----wouldn't this go great in my bathroom?



Silk trees for my back porch from Younkers. Okay, they are a bit pricey, but a girl can dream, right?


Whew! I think that's enough for right now! I could be doing this all day long. Maybe I have a shopping problem....haha.

Bathroom Decal

It finally came in! My decal!

Isn't it lovely?

My dream bathroom.....