How to Paint Your Dining Room Chairs in an Afternoon...

...so your dinner guests won't know what a slob you really are.  Ha!!!

I've done this routine SO MANY times over the years, that I have it down to a system.  You only have to make this "template" once and then use it on every chair after that.  It works like a charm and saves a ton of time. 

After the chair was covered with the newspaper template, I then hung it with strong wire from this A-frame you see below (which had a huge tarp under it the day I did this project).  While it was hanging, I sprayed the legs of the chair.  Next, the chair came down onto the tarp and I sprayed the back.  No matter... that since I procrastinated, I had to do it the afternoon before the occasion in 125 degree weather (kidding)...but it felt like it!  However, SO WORTH IT!!

Just look at what a neat and tidy homemaker I appear to be.  Notice I didn't have the guts to take any "before" pics.  Umm...Wow!  Why do we ignore things like this until we're forced to see just how bad it really is???  Or am I the only one?  : (     Hope not!

The dinner was a total success!   What a wonderful evening... with wonderful company.  : )

"Where's Your Sign?"

I've had this great sign for a few years now. It used to be upstairs. I decided to bring it downstairs and thought this was the perfect spot for it...pointing to where all the fun happens, when we're all together over here (like for the Superbowl)!


Both times I chose to hang it from chains instead of mounting it on the wall. So easy!!!

Before the sign, below:
And now, with a bit of "Whimsy"! :-D

And for those of you who are new followers, a little walk down memory lane, in the Den.

"Rotary Phone" which is really a push-button phone, from Pottery Barn. It was so perfect for this room.

Thanks for stopping by.
M.L.

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You Asked For it...I Delivered. Hee-hee!

Some of you asked if I would post pix after my brother and SIL decorated their newly remodeled kitchen. How perfect that they chose to decorate in red, white and black using the super cute Chefs from the Dan Di Paolo line.

Above the oven.

Below, in between sink and oven.

Above sink.

Below, right of sink.

Below, left of sink.

Over the fridge.

What's this? WOW!! The best looking accessory in the kitchen? What great taste!!! Brilliant!!!Oh, wait a minute. Isn't that the new 'kitchen warming' plaque and towel I gave them? I'm just sayin'! Don't worry, my sweet brother and SIL know I'm J/K. I Love the whole new look guys!

And before I go... I had fun making this new little bottle last night for sweet Julia...one of Sara's adorable friends. Happy Birthday again, Julia. : )