Top 5

Earrings.

I just love them.

Have to wear them everyday.

If I forget to put them on and I have left the house, I have a spare pair in my purse.

Just bought these this weekend, wore them today and yes they have already made my top 5.
Found them on clearance at Nordstrom Rack.

I received these from Jay on our first Christmas, I cried when I opened them.  I had seen them at the store when I was Christmas shopping and wanted them so badly so I hid them behind all the other jewelry.  Well Jay and Miss Josie went back and bought them and gave them to me for Christmas.  And that is why I cried when I opened them. 

A co-worker was wearing these and I about tackled her when I saw them.  I ran to Macy's after work and bought them, on sale no less. 

Large hoops.  Love em, wear them at least 3x a week. They go with everything. 

Just scored these at a thrift store for $3. Love the colors.

This little fella was an anniversary present from the hubs last week.  I call him my Anniversary Owl.  

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It is a good day...

Here is why:

1. Received my Ruffles & Rust color fliers to give out & the $3 off coupons for the October show.
2. Also received my Business License for 'Bride on a Bike' {yahoooo}
3. I didn't have to cook dinner tonight.
4. I just ordered 500 business cards for only $10! {with free shipping!}
5. Scored 2 necklaces for 75% off - shhh I am saving them for a Christmas gift for Amanda.
6. Found this beauty at an estate sale yesterday - love this little piece.

Good Junkin Day

Here are our finds from the past weekend.  Jay has always talked about one day having his very own pup tent, well guess what?  He scored one for $3 at a local garage sale, he was a happy man.  I managed to found some very neat pieces.  I am so ready to have September off to paint, prime, sand, glue and get ready for the next Ruffles and Rust show in October!

I was so happy to find this Heisey vintage cake plate.

Who doesn't love these beauties?

A nice old rusty wheelbarrow.  Are you interested in this Susan?

This is just what I was looking for.  I plan on painting this guy and am so excited to show you what I have in mind for him. 

I am never one to pass up on a cute little stool.  

I could not contain my excitement when I spotted this.  Originally from a grandfather clock it has been sanded down and was somebody's project to restore.  I talked the lady into just selling me the top and not all of the other pieces.  How cool is this piece?

Jay found this and had to have it, pretty cool.  Love the patina on it.

Jay did not understand why I had to have this, a find for only $15.  The next garage sale he found the pup tent so he said all was forgiven then. Thanks love.

Found some jewelry.  I hope Amanda is not reading this because I plan to give her some pieces for Christmas or a birthday. A major score at only a $1 a piece. 

Gumby and his gang.  The whole bag came with 15 pieces in all for only one big one. 

Could not pass this up for only ten cents.  

We were starving for some lunch and always pass Wally's Drive In - in Buckley.  It was delicious!  This is the servus-fone that you order from. 

This is what happens when you have ugly doors

I would really love to replace all the doors in my house to white 5 panel ones but until that day comes this is what I can do to transform my uglies. 

Here is the BEFORE:

The DURING: 

I had to paint about 5 coats of the chalkboard paint.

After it has dried for 24 hours you then take a large piece of chalk and coat the whole area.  Then you take your eraser and wipe the entire board.  This is called conditioning and it will help to keep the board in good condition and to not see all the letters previously written.

This is what the doors will look like after the conditioning. 

After: I can now leave notes, the weather forecast and reminders to feed the dogs etc. 

Enjoy the sun this week and let me know if you have chalkboard painted anything or are planning to.