Mar15

Colander Light Fixture

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I decided to move the light fixture I had in my pantry to over my little Coffee Corner, hence, I needed a new light fixture for my pantry.  I bought this Pioneer Woman Large Colander for $10 at Walmart.  Then I went to Lowe’s and bought this ceramic light socket kit for about $8.

Then I drilled a hole in the center with a universal drill bit.

Added the light socket kit. Ok, technically my electrician added the light socket! Thank, Hep!

Then spray painted the chrome rims on the colander with Rust-Oleum Metallic Antique Brass.  The knobs I added to the cabinets are antique brass and I didn’t like the shiny chrome.  I also spray painted the chain (which I already had) and the ceiling plate (forgot to take a pic).  The ceiling plate kit and pieces cost about another $15.

Ta daa!

Love it! So cute for a pantry light and only cost about $35!

Mar13

The Barn in Castle Rock

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I spent the day Saturday with my daughter-in-law, Tara, my Belle & my girlfriend Tammy.  Tammy lives in Castle Rock which is where The Barn is located. It’s a combination of antiques, collectibles and vintage finds.  I just love that place and knew Tara would too.  We had a great day of shopping and lunch at The Old Stone Church in Castle Rock.  We shopped til we dropped – poor little Belley! She was a trooper!

http://thebarncastlerock.com

Mar10

The Never Ending List

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I finished my chalkboard with my Spring/Summer 2017 To Do List!  I listed refresh the garden beds but forgot to list “plant the garden beds” lol.  I bought some “Bistro Chalkboard Markers” at Joanne’s.  I love the “bullet” tips and these fluorescent colors are so fun!  There are a ton more things I hope to get done this summer that I didn’t get on the list.  We’ll see how everything goes.  Happy Friday!

Mar8

Rustic Chalkboard

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I’ve been wanting a chalkboard to put my “to do” lists on so that I have it right in front of my face.  I bought the chalkboard at Hobby Lobby it was just $7.50 (50% off ).  Then my grand plan was to put it in a picture frame because I wanted it more “chunky”.  Well the chalkboard is 23″x35″ and picture frames are 24″x36″ so the chalkboard was to small to attach to a frame.  I went to Home Depot and bought some 1/2″ quarter round trim for about $7 (16 ft.).

 I miter cut the 1/2″ quarter round and used my finish nailer and some wood glue to attach the trim to the chalkboard frame.

Then I painted the chalkboard frame and trim a semi-gloss white and used the finish nailer to attach the chalkboard to the rustic wood frame $25 (I bought it at Hobby Lobby, also 50% off ).

So for about $40 I have exactly what I wanted & I love it.  Now I just have to add my “to do” list to it, first off will be Spring/Summer 2017!

 

 

Mar6

Gingham Knobs

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I finally got my gingham cabinet knobs on in my new Pantry – so cute!  I found them at Hobby Lobby and they’re 1/2 off this week, here’s a link: http://tinyurl.com/zxxv4dd.  Many more things to do in the pantry . . . paint bottom cabinets, paint ceiling, change light fixture, finish bead board, re-do flooring!  Take a breath (talking to myself), one step at a time!

Mar3

Phase II – Wine Update

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Phase II begins, BUT first Maurene & I need to do a taste test! LOL  It actually wasn’t bad – a little fruity and a little thin/watery.  Maurene said it will change so much in the next phase.  

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Phase II begins with siphoning it out of the first stage fermentation bucket and into the “carboy” for 2nd stage fermentation.  Totally looks & smells like wine, LOL.

Time to add the “Malolactic Acid” & the “Oak Spiral”.   The Malolactic will convert the tart-tasting malic acid, naturally present in grape must, to softer-tasting lactic acid. (I clipped that last sentence from Wikipedia, obviously.)  And the oak spiral will add some flavor.

Ready for Phase II fermentation!  Bubbler thing in – blanket on – 30 more days til Phase III.

Feb24

So This Just Happened!

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20170224_122223_1487964477556Mia and I were here at work when Pastor Kim came into the office.  He was marrying a young couple who needed a couple witnesses.  Wow, I’ve never been an official witness before, you know – signing the marriage certificate and all!  Was so sweet – we were all crying, lol.  Congrats to Tim & Brittany.