In my steampunk home, baking is a favorite pursuit (I consider one of the most accessible ways of "making", especially for steampunklets...) So, a bit off topic, but if your baking endeavors need some steampunking let me share geekinesis' clockwork cupcake wrapper.
Clockwork Cupcakes
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Projects and Good Book!
We've been busy with projects galore at our house. Our several month bathroom project is finally getting it's final touches. This has been quite the project and my hubby has done most of the work. He works on the bathroom after putting long days at work...I know he's tired. The boys and I appreciate him with all his hard work and just being a great guy!
Right now I'm painting the trim and also touch ups. I got a wonderful book on cd from the library to help pass the time. My good friend, Julie, told me about this book, "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett. I put my name on the waiting list at the library...I was 11th! This book is FAB!!
Click HERE for reviews.
I wanted to share a past project I made for my hubby for Father's Day. I got the idea from HERE. I customized it more for hubby and his work desk (he works in manufacturing)...I didn't think he would like pretty paper and ribbon. LOL So I made this block set with neutral colors. Drilled 3 holes and added wire and black paper clips. I wanted to use what I had at home. Then I printed off 3 wallet size family pics for hubby to enjoy while at work. He can easily change them out with new ones.
I need to make one for our house now. :)
Some past makeovers to share...I got this candle holder at Goodwill a LONG time ago for around $3. It's really long and before it looked like it was from 1980. I redid this awhile back but all I did was paint black, distress and add dark walnut stain. It's been sitting in a closet for some time and I just added it to our living room and I love the look.
Another favorite makeover is this bird box I got at a flea market for $1.
I removed the bird labels, painted it "taupe", distressed and stained dark walnut. It's a fun piece to change up with the seasons.
Have you got any good thrifty bargains lately? Have a super day!
IN CASE YOU'RE WONDERING...
where I am...
I'm sick... since Sunday... strep throat...
Chills... fever that spikes every night... raw throat...
You get the idea...
Went to the doc today and got some antibiotics...
Should be good as new soon... spending very little time on the computer...
Until a better day... missin' you...
Freedom Run
This past Saturday, hubby and I ran our first 5K. It has been a goal of ours since starting working out seriously in January. We had a BLAST! And now we can't wait til' the next one we can find.
Hubby ran his in 21 minutes! And I ran mine in 30 minutes. I was pretty bummed about my time because I wanted to be under 30 minutes. There's always a next time, right? We're still waiting for placement results but I think I was 5th, 6th or 7th in my women's age group. Hubby was 2nd, we think!
I'm not a work out fanatic or a runner. I even have 2 left feet...but something competitive is coming out in me and I'm enjoying it! Ever try anything out of your comfort zone and now ENJOY it?!! You might surprise yourself. :)
Our run was in Brownville, Nebraska. A small historic town by the Missouri River, along the Nebraska/Missouri state line. Nebraska has been getting RAIN! And Brownville got record flood level. But thankfully the flood waters parted and the highway we ran on cleared a couple days before the race.
A couple Fridays ago, there was an auction in my small town. I scored a few goodies. My favorite was this small old bowl.
And my first big crock. I have a few small ones and have always wanted a large one but without the LARGE price tag. Well the time came and I got it for a great price! $20 At work, I won a Safety BINGO game and $50 was the prize! So I had fun at the auction with my winnings. :)
Have a wonderful day!
Pickling
I’m so thankful for friends who are willing to share their harvest…
and their canning know-how.
To my delightful surprise, I learned how simple pickling can be…
and how much tastier than store bought. It makes them worth the effort. Really!
Friend’s Sweet Pickle Recipe:
4 quarts cucumbers, sliced
1.5 cups onions, chopped
1/3 cup salt
3.5 cups pure evaporated cane sugar
1.5 tea. tumeric
1.5 tea. celery seed
2 T mustard seed
3 cups apple cider vinegar
Combine cucumbers and onions (mix well). Pour salt on top plus enough ice cubes to cover the top. Let stand 3 hours. Then rinse thoroughly.
In a large pot, combine sugar, spices, and vinegar. Add cucumber and onions. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
Place pickle mixture in clean (hot) quart jars and seal with lids. Place jars in boiling water to cover. Boil 10 minutes. Remove with long tongs and let cool.
The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec
IndigoViolet suggested we might enjoy this eye candy -- a French file that looks "fantastic" in the very traditional sense of the word...
Enjoying Summer
The summer is flying by. My son can't believe me when I say "Do you know school starts again next month?" Here in small town Nebraska, school starts early, so it will be here before we know it!
I love this time of year, even when it's HOT HOT. The joy of having my kids home with me all day, playing is just #1 in my book. I am so blessed. There is so much to do and so little time. So hopefully we can get all the summer planned activities squeezed in, along with my craft/home projects. Got to take advantage of the nice weather while we can!
Here's a little taste of summer at our home.
Fresh picked flowers from our yard.
I just love my old $1 garage sale picnic basket!
Watermelon anyone? I made this fun piece last year after finding this wedge in our yard after our neighbor cut a small tree down.
I hope you are all enjoying your summer so far! Have a beautiful day!
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