Antique spoons, chic recycling!

Hey there! Wow, it's incredible how much playing outside for 2 hours in the hot sun with 3 crazy tots can take out of you; I'm giving myself the afternoon off from the Garage to rest on the couch while my babes nap. So, I thought I would share a very simple, cheap and chic DIY project that would probably be useful in any home!

When we moved into our home a year and a half ago we instantly realized we needed an easy access place to hang coats. We have a coat closet but it's not that close to the front door...and with the extra time it takes to get 3 little ones out the door, I hated dealing with hangers. I wanted hooks! Now, some projects around our house were things that I had to research and really think about, but this was one of those rare occassions where an immediate light bulb went off and I knew exactly what we were gonna do.

I already had the white shelf that I was going to use to attach hooks, but I didn't have hooks and I wanted something a little more interesting to look at. Antique spoons! I went to the thrift store and picked up a handful of mismatched beautiful old spoons, bent them and then Husband, (and my bro-in-law), attached them to the shelf, (I was pretty pregnant at the time and no one really liked the thought of me painting, let alone using power tools, hah!)

Voila! A sturdy coat rack, (or baseball caps in the summer, Go Red Sox....or Phillies)

It doesn't bother me in the least to have all of our coats in plain view if it saves me from the hassle of hangers! And I love having a spot right by the door for guests to hang coats/purses as soon as they arrive...I think it invites them to relax and kick back that much sooner. :)



Couple a' Side Tables

Hi! We have hit the jackpot week of weather here! All 70s-80s and sunny. The Garage has been busy as there have been a lot of pieces going out and new ones coming in. As the turnover seems to be picking up pace I can't waste a single day of good weather! I usually do not work on the weekend and spend as much time relaxing with my family as possible. This past weekend, however, the weather was just too good to sit still. While our babes napped, Husband did some yard work and I got to finish several pieces I had been super excited to get my hands on!

First was this old stool I picked up at last week's auction. It's not in amazing shape, but I so loved the old, aged wood of the seat that I couldn't help bid for it. I gave it a coat of very soft mint green and then a thin coat of soft gray. I love the contrast- And I love this piece as a little end table!

(21.75h x 16w x 10.25d)

~available for sale~

The second piece was this little table that didn't have much too it except that it was solid wood and sturdy as could be. It's a bit small and I thought it would work great as a bedside table. I was further inspired by the fresh spring weather we've been given...and the fact that I'm starting to think about putting my daughter in her own room this year, (she currently shares with her twin brother and their nursery is a neutral, but FUN, Dr. Seuss theme)!

I typically do not go for 'cutesy' stencilled things, but isn't this just so cute for a little girls' room?!

(24.25h x 17.5w x 12.5d)

~available for sale~

Tomorrow I should be finishing up another dining table, my homerun from the auction! I can't wait to show you - it's a tiny bit bigger than the other one, shown here, but such a different look!

~Chelsea

A little peek into my world

Hello, hello! What a gorgeous day we had! Unfortunately, we completely forgot about the time change and ended up waking up half an hour before church was going to start. Back in the day, BC, (Before Children), we could have hauled butt and probably made it...these days there's no choice to be made. With 3 kids under 3, it's just not gonna happen. But, that's okay. We ended up having a fun day together and got to spend some time soaking up the warm, sunny weather!

There is little more I'd like to do on a nice day than hang out with this crowd:

We have 2 year old twins, Colin and Shire, who are very good friends and keep us laughing almost all the time, (almost).

When they were 8 months old we got the surprise of our life when we found out we were expecting another little one. Now our wild man, Mason, is 11 months old and trying his hardest to keep up with everyone, (and he does)!

And last, but not least, my Husband and hired heavy lifter and repair man, Matt. I am one blessed lady to have the love, support, and encouragement of this very special person. He has the incredible gift of patience and hardly says a word when I change the furniture around for the 3rd time in a week, or when I interrupt him doing something far more important just to ask his opinion on a paint color or to help me move a heavy piece.

(there is no time for a haircut)

Our stage of life right now is a busy one. We had 3 children in less than 17 months by the age of 26. Not what we were expecting. But, God has provided for all of our needs and then some! And, we think we lucked out with some pretty awesome kiddos.

That being said, it is absolutely necessary for me to have an outlet in my life that has nothing to do with motherhood. Finding old, unwanted pieces and then giving them new life with a coat of paint is thrilling for me! It's an absolute dream to be able to stay home with my kids but also have a little business right out of my garage doing something I love. My time in the garage working and painting ultimately helps me be a better Momma. I am so grateful to the Lord for the blessing of our home, kiddos, each other, and the opportunity to have this little business on the side. And I am so grateful to you for joining me for the ride!

~Chelsea