Latest Habitat for Humanity find.

I wasn't going to post this until I was ready to unveil my twins finished room  but I was happy with how it turned out, and hey I cant hold water. lol

These are some things one may see at a thrift store, garage sale or estate sale and past by it. I saw these signs and it immediately reminded me of elementary school! . I got 4 signs for .90 so I couldn't pass them up,

This is where it all went bad, my inquisitive twin got a hold of the paint and got it everywhere!!!!

But I recovered the sign and repainted it  I think ill paint with a clear coat to cover imperfections.. Above you see a "rag swag" I made out of old diaper covers

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I just got these from an antique store yay

I need to add a hot pink element to tie all the colors in.

Painting Door Knobs

When I first saw our house I tried hard not to focus on these hideous drawer knobs!! Gold I mean really!!!??? Since I have over 30 knobs so it would be over $100 to replace. SOOO paint for under $5! Yes you can pain metal!   It looks so good next I'm doing all the door knobs.

This would be great for someone selling a home.

Again they always sneak in a picture!

Make sure you soak and clean

Final results!!

Latest Craigslist Find Anirondack Chair Set

I always wanted Adirondack chairs, so when I found this set on Craigslist for $40 imagine my excitement!  I thought I wanted something bright and "happy" but..... after I was done I realized my style is alittle more classic not whimisical! I really love it but...... lets see how long I keep it. Thats why I love paint here today gone tommorow! LOL any ways Check it out!

DIT Divas in Training DIY Cornices!!

Yes I tackled the girls room first. It was easiest lol. I have had my eyes on these bed crowns however they were around $200 to $500 each. I was thinking about a way i could buy them with out my hubby knowing .... lol (hey don't act like I'm the only one who does it! men do it to HA!) Then I remembered the cost of the twins daycare and heard a song in my head "I AIN'T GONNA BE ABLE TO DO IT" lol so naturally I remembered one of my many sayings: "A tight wallet and laziness is the father to all great crafts, ideas and inventions". So here is my DIY Cornice bed crowns:

Here's my finished product. I bought the headboards off craigslist for $40

 Foam board display from  $9, batting $3 and duct tape $2.50. Measure your windows or headboard. allow a half of an inch oneach side for windows. Next cut two pieces for the sides like 3 inches.

I made my own protractor with a pencil tied to a pencil to draw semicircles, but you can use a large bowl. Cut the shape with an exacto knife.

You can use spray adhesive or regular glue to hold the batting in place while you cut the excess

I already had fabric that I bought from Goodwill during a 50% off sale, $1.50 cant beat that. I also bought 7 fuchsia sheer panels for $2.99 each  From a store called FALLA about a year ago.

After I finished cutting the batting I covered it with the fabric and taped with duct tape.

Not pretty but who will know??

Then I added some cheap hooks

Final , the letters are from the 99 cent store. They were white but I stenciled them.

Family Pride!!

I saw on a blog that I can go to Home Depot and they can cut any wood or molding I purchase there free, I have been there like every other day! HA ! So here is my first craft at the new diggs. I first saw it here www.shanty-2-chic.com/2013/03/free-printable-letters-numbers.html and knew I had to do it!! The Shanty Sisters make it easy as pie. I changed a few things but the ideas all theres.

 I went to Home Depot and asked them for a 1x12. I admitted to the nice associate that I don't know how many I would need but I need 8 pieces at 9 in each lol. He chuckled and took over from there. "I'm sorry sir I'm a diva in distress please help little old me" ! As I bat my lashes lmbo.

"Oops paint, yes .50 ill take it.

 Roller 1.50. Pay no attention to my crafters nails...

I also painted the sides and screwed in screw eye hooks in the top.

WAL LAH! The Shanty Sisters seem more finished but mine still looks great don't ya think!?? I finished at around $13

New diggs, Say Hello to Our New Project Space

Hello Old Friends, I know I have been gone far to long. Life Comes at ya fast lol. Well I'm back and promise I wont be away that long again.

Ok here's the new house, We love it! We have tons of space and there is great potential for all of my projects. As usual after moving in we have already noticed some of our new homes wonderful quirks. Such as the long living room with a fireplace separating the kitchen and a row of windows on the other wall. We don't have a clue how to place the furniture since we cannot put the T.V. on the fireplace!! Anyways here its is and get ready for some great posts!! (I think my twins purposely jumped in every picture, so let the cuteness ensue)

The entry, I am so excited about this I always wanted one. I cant wait to build a bench, make new wreaths , and get some wonderful huge topiraries! SO MANY IDEAS!

My problem area, I wish I took more pictures so you can see the WHOLE issue lol, its long with one wall. One wall is a fire place, one windows, the third side is the entry, soooooo yeah one wall for couch/TV placement.

The kitchen, again horrible pictures. These make it appear small. I want to expand my dinky island. Ill be looking for some alternative tops like copper..... hmmmm

Part of my backyard. My girls call it "The Garden" because we have grapes, plums, oranges, lime and agave

here's my instagram picture:

Yes and birds lol. By the way since I am a fashionista I don't "do nature" lol but I am googling and quickly learning.

Game Room

Back in the Midwest and Baltimore all of our relatives have basements, which we envy, but here in Cali we have none. I guess between the earth quakes and no tornadoes we have no need . But we do have a long game room the previous owner converted. Yay spades parties! (disclosure right not it looks like an episode of hoarders since we lost allot of storage space lol")



Our loft, right now its an unorganized playroom.





My room, Much bigger but less closet space!! Whats a diva to do!??? Sniff Sniff I smell a armiore REDO!!

Basic kids bath. Peep the horrible builders grade lights. I'm going to have to take a few trips to the restore at the Habitat to Humanity!

Welcome to the worlds smallest guest bath! Good news is it wont take much to decorate it. Bad news I don't know who built this house but it doesn't have pocket doors! I HAVE to find a solution.

YALL READY FOR SOME DIYYYYY YEAH BABY!