the Last Wrapping

I love wrapping presents.  It feels so special when your present looks pretty, I find I almost don't even care whats inside....almost.  I've done the brown paper thing which is nice, but this year I picked out a few papers that I liked and decided instead of buying ribbons and bows...which get pricey, I'd use some craft left overs to decorate.  For these gifts I used yarn and twine for ribbons and old sweater and piece of a crocheted table cloth, both of which came from a second hand shop.  I like the combination of new and old.

Making Lemonade...figuratively of course.

So my cashmere sweater went into the drier.  I suppose it would have fit the baby in a few years, but instead of waiting I used it as the base of my Christmas present to her.  I named her the Augusta Doll.  I sewed her leggings and a little sweater from the scraps of my pillow venture.  I just hope she likes her.

I'm a hacker...

Ikea hacker that is...

http://www.ikeahackers.net/2011/12/seeing-skimra-in-new-light.html

The hunt is over

I spent months scanning Kijiji, Etsy and secondhand shops for a metal cart at a reasonable price in the right size to convert to a side table.  I stumbled across this little red number at goodwill.  It wasn't as pretty as a wanted it to be, but it was a about the right size and it cost $2.50...snagged!

I used a plank of scrap wood in my basement (I think it was about $4 worth)  I cut it into two pieces, glued the together, sanded, stained and varnished about six times.  I also found the basket in the basement and it turned out to be the perfect fit, and great storage for baby toys.

its beginning to look a lot like Christmas

I bought a few sweaters from Goodwill, spot them in my new Christmas decorations.  Its my baby's first Christmas and I couldn't be more excited.

Augusta Vintage

I have launched my shop on Esty Augusta Vintage.  I have started with my kids Bedtime Story Cuddle Buddies.  I am doing custom, there is still time to order before Christmas.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/AugustaVintage?ref=seller_info

Liquor Cabinet Re-done

We purchased the Grevback from Ikea for our dining room as a liquor cabinet.  Painting a veneer is no fun.  I'm still worried about scuff marks, we will just have to be careful.  To get the finish we wanted we sanded, primed, under-painted in brown, top coat was dry brushed in green.  The inside we painted flat yellow over the primer.  Oh yes, and an Anthro knob to finish it off.  Makes me want to drink more...could be a problem.

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After: