Growing up in Richmond, I drove by Sunny's Goodtime Paints on a daily basis. However, I never went in the store and didn't think much about the products until recently when they were mentioned in the Katie Ukrop feature in Domino Magazine. It piqued my interest and I took a close look at the website- wow! I was amazed by some of the products featured. I am, however, skeptical of my ability to pull off even the easiest of the stencil projects. Has anyone tried Sunny's? If so, how did it go?
Good Time or Disaster?
Growing up in Richmond, I drove by Sunny's Goodtime Paints on a daily basis. However, I never went in the store and didn't think much about the products until recently when they were mentioned in the Katie Ukrop feature in Domino Magazine. It piqued my interest and I took a close look at the website- wow! I was amazed by some of the products featured. I am, however, skeptical of my ability to pull off even the easiest of the stencil projects. Has anyone tried Sunny's? If so, how did it go?
In or Out?
Cupcake wedding cakes...in, out, or a new classic?PS- These are from the famous Magnolia Bakery in Manhattan.
Rugs!
Having recently moved from a fully carpeted apartment to a SFH that is 95% lovely hardwood floors, we are in desperate need of rugs for a majority of our home.
Does anyone have suggestions on where to purchase affordable, but good quality rugs for living rooms, dining rooms, etc?
Summer Harvest Salads
I took this salad, from the September 2008 issue of Southern Living, to a Labor Day BBQ today. It was a huge hit, and SO easy. I threw in a few blueberries that I had in the fridge to add to the fruit, and it was great.
Definitely give it a try before all of the end of summer nectarines are gone!
Cranberry Nectarine Salad
Ingredients
1 (3-oz.) package Oriental-flavored ramen noodle soup mix
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup hot water
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 (10-oz.) package gourmet mixed salad greens, thoroughly washed
3 large nectarines, peeled and cut in wedges
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 (4-oz.) package crumbled feta cheese
Preheat oven to 350°. Reserve flavor packet from soup mix. Crumble noodles, and place in a single layer in a shallow pan. Bake at 350° for 5 to 6 minutes or until toasted, stirring occasionally. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack (about 15 minutes). Place cranberries in a small bowl; add 1 cup hot water. Let stand 5 minutes; drain. Whisk together reserved flavor packet, canola oil, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Add ramen noodles, cranberries, gourmet greens, and next 3 ingredients, tossing gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Everything Old is New Again
In our moving process, we have tried to be as frugal as possible, and have had some individuals who have generously offered to give us pieces of furniture and décor that they no longer had use for. Most of these items have required a little updating and personalization to make them our own.
Case in point, the patio furniture below that my in-laws gave us. The traditional wicker and iron furniture was in great shape, and we were so happy to have it. In looking for an inexpensive way to update it and make it our own, we took a dozen cans of black spray paint to it and added some outdoor cushions from Ballard Designs, and ta-da! We love the finished product!
flj
Case in point, the patio furniture below that my in-laws gave us. The traditional wicker and iron furniture was in great shape, and we were so happy to have it. In looking for an inexpensive way to update it and make it our own, we took a dozen cans of black spray paint to it and added some outdoor cushions from Ballard Designs, and ta-da! We love the finished product!
Check out the before and after below.
flj
Savor the Summer
As summer winds to a close I want to share my favorite recipe of the season. In case you missed the July issue of Southern Living magazine, it featured a recipe so easy and so delicious that it is sure to become a fast favorite. I have taken pictures of the finished product in my kitchen, but felt that this recipe deserved the best: a professional picture, straight from the magazine itself. Please click on said picture to go directly to the magazine's website and obtain the recipe. Still not convinced? Prep time is only ten minutes, but the admiration received for bringing this to the table will last a lifetime. - LGPS- Can you tell I love an easy to make dessert??
Pretty Things
Where did I find these pretty jewelry stands? None other than Urban Outfitters, which actually has three web pages of jewelry organizer options.Wedding Wednesday: Martha
I don’t think I have been inside a Walmart since the rise of Target many years ago, but Martha Stewart’s new wedding collection may just be enough to change my mind. Some of the items are forgettable, but some are actually really cute.
Online, the different lantern options look especially cute for a wedding shower or summer gathering. Perhaps a little trip is in order this weekend….
Online, the different lantern options look especially cute for a wedding shower or summer gathering. Perhaps a little trip is in order this weekend….
Hang Ups
As you may have noticed, things have been slow around The Plan lately. Lauren has been gearing up for a soiree she hosted this past weekend, and I have been prepping to move.
Excuses, excuses – we know.
Anywho, while planning for our move, I have come across a plethora of tips and ideas on other people’s blogs.
Here is one of my favorite tips, from Newlywedisms.
How to Hang Wall Art
My husband has a tendency to make about 5x the amount of holes needed when hanging pictures and sconces, so we will definitely be using this technique (so simple!) at our home…and save our walls a lot of paint and spackle!
flj
Excuses, excuses – we know.
Anywho, while planning for our move, I have come across a plethora of tips and ideas on other people’s blogs.
Here is one of my favorite tips, from Newlywedisms.
How to Hang Wall Art
My husband has a tendency to make about 5x the amount of holes needed when hanging pictures and sconces, so we will definitely be using this technique (so simple!) at our home…and save our walls a lot of paint and spackle!
flj
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