I'm Katie, avid crafter with mind wheels that turn for days. Full time Nurse, all time artist. Welcome to a glimpse of the squirrel moments in life.
YoViv is inspired by my #4, who I prayed for intensely and will forever keep me young.
I love the look of all these beautiful white kitchens, but have a hard time committing color to my oak cabinets. I know this is silly, but if any of you have ever stripped paint off wood, you totally understand. I have yet to finish the entire kitchen because as my husband stated, once it's painted I know where this is headed...#newcountertops! Love him, he knows me so well.
*it all started with this lovely desk from the thrift store- $35
inspiration piece
I had an ugly built in and can't find the pic of it, but trust me, it was ugly and not functional. I tried to put a buffet there and all it did was collect all the junk I could put in some drawers ;-)
BEFORE
AFTER
Lightly sanded the all of the desk except the top and that I completely sanded and stained. Kept the original hardware...because GOLD/Brass is back baby!
These are my eyes! I am blonde. Have very little lash and have
Also a pic of ME and my lashes!
always wanted a full, longer lash. In fact last year when the hubs and I went to Mexico I tried falsies and ended up throwing them in the trash.
This mascara is simply AMAZING!
The process is an easy 2-step.
1. brush with gel (provided in kit), much like the mascara we are use to using.
2. brush with 3-D fiber wand and repeat for fuller longer lashes.
Easy and I am never going back to my ol stand by.
Younique is the seller of this mascara. The price is $29 plus shipping and handling. Most of us have paid that if not more for mascara. But, I would guess that none of you have ever used anything like this.
Washes off like mascara with soap and water! EASY! 300% Fuller! WOWZA!
Curious?
This is an example of how much length you get! WOWZA!
I want every lady to have the same awesome experience i have with this "magic" mascara! It is truly AMAZING!
Our house was built in 2001, when honey oak was headed out the door. I have always envisioned painting or staining the oak and we have a lot of it. It usually takes about 20-30 years for trends to roll back around, so I think its safe to say, the honey oak can go.
This process was so easy! I stained a bathroom cabinet about a year ago with gel stain and it took the beating from my kids. I guess that's what I was waiting for, to see if in fact the stain would hold up to our family and most of all, the 3 year old.
NO sanding required! Just brush it on.
Minwax has a variety of gel stain colors. I used mahogany for that old world feel.
Part of the fireplace transformation included popping off the old tile and replacing with slate. You will need a tile cutter and a good friend for this project. My friend Sarah came over and helped with the tile removal and replacement. One day project.
Before
After
~Would say this was a photo bomb, but I think it requires a little effort~
Look at thedifference!
*I bought the slate tiles at Lowes. Pretty cheap and they come in sections, so easy to install.
I'm also in the process of staining the hand rails for the stairs.
My friends and I had a little get together and made gifts for this holiday season. I will be gifting these to teachers and friends. We made lip balm, sugar scrub and body butter. All the recipes were simple and most we got from Pinterest!
1/2 ounce beeswax
2 teaspoons olive oil or jojoba oil
2 teaspoons coconut oil (solid at 74º F)
1 teaspoon shea butter or cocoa butter
1/2 teaspoon pure aloe vera
1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil
5-7 drops essential oil (like peppermint or grapefruit)
In a double boiler, combine the beeswax, olive oil, coconut oil, and the shea/cocoa butter. Heat over low heat just until oils and beeswax are melted. Remove from heat. Stir in aloe vera, vitamin E, and the essential oils.
Pour the mixture into small 0.15-ounce tubes. Allow to cool completely to set.
The body scrub recipe is pretty simple. We just used raw brown sugar and or white sugar combos as the base and added honey, vitamin E and a carrier oil such as olive oil or sweet almond. Add whatever essential oil for your scent. Be creative and add what you want. We even added orange zest to one of the scrubs and lip balms.
Tis the season for spending time with friends and making fantastic homemade gifts!
Kara making sure Amy pours it just right....
Traci sporting her "naughty" shirt for the holiday season.
When we bought our house in 2003 I was not a huge fan of the gray tile and never a fan of the hollywood lights! Glad to say adios to the ugly lights and hello to serenity.
BEFORE
AFTER_______________________________________
I painted my cabinets gray with a black glaze. Now I'm ready to tackle my kitchen cabinets. I also chose sconces for lighting in the bathroom. Kind of an out the box light above the mirror and way cheaper. I bought these for $20/light at home depot on clearance. The sconces are glass, not plastic which was a huge sell for me.
Painted with "aquarium" blue from sherwin williams. Sanded the top and painted with my fav. free stencil from: The Jones Design Company http://jonesdesigncompany.com/
I used scrapbook paper and modgepodged the outside of the drawers.
Fantastic glass knobs from hobby lobby.
This pic shows the scrap paper on the front of the drawers.
I traced the stencil, then traced the pencil lines with paint. I then applied a gel stain mahogany, let it set for 8 min. then wiped it off.
My husband says I need to get back in school. I have the summer off from grad school and the projects just keep coming. Since May I have replaced all the flooring in our upstairs with hardwood (blog later), finished some furniture and rehabbed by master bath. This may sounds like a lot of work to some, but this is truly my R&R....not school!
Before
I always get started on something and forget to take good before pics. I had already sanded the top. Paid $20 for this piece at a garage sale.
Look really close. I drew the flower on top with a pencil. My inspiration was a plug-in from Bath and Body.
I painted stain on top of the wood after sanding it down. Love the look and wish the end product would have been as bold.
love this look
After!
Next time I will try a different type of stain to keep the dark, bold look.
