Monday, March 30, 2009

Spring Projects...

With warmer days just around the corner, I am finding myself wanting to take on some Spring cleaning. There is just something about being able to open the windows and having the fresh smell of lemon Pine-Sol wafting through the house.

So, while I am waiting for those warm days to arrive, I have been making a to-do list of all the little jobs that need to be taken care of around the house. Things like giving the front door a fresh coat of paint and I have also noticed that the wall in our entryway and around the kitchen island isn't looking so clean anymore. We are also going to move Jessica's bedroom downstairs (stay tuned for some before and after photos... it's going to be amazing!) so that the boys will have their own bedroom. They have always shared a room, so this is a pretty exciting thing for them.

While I am getting my list together of all the house projects that need to be completed, I have also found some fun craft projects on the Country Living website.



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I would love to try the dishes with the chalkboard paint. I also have an old mirror that could use a transformation and chalkboard paint might just be the answer. Perhaps I could hang it in the kitchen with the weekly menu on it so that when my kids ask the infamous question of, "Mom, what's for dinner?" I can simply point them to the chalkboard.

I also love these fabric covered journals because I love journals and what a great way to personalize them and make them match the decor of your room. How pretty would that be to have a stack of coordinating journals piled on a table next to your favorite sitting spot. Yes, I am liking that idea!

13 comments:

  1. Christy,

    I'm impressed with your amibitousness (is that a word?)! I just put on my post about how that spring cleaning bug begins to hit about now. But I also posted that I enjoy the results of that spring cleaning, but not necessarily the act of spring cleaning! Maybe your good habits will start rubbing off on me!

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  2. You are so clever. I can't wait to see your finished projects.

    I have some journals that could be covered...a frame that could use some fabric and some baking dishes that would look nice with some chalkboard paint. Wanna come over?

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  3. YOU ARE SO SMART.WHAT GREAT IDEAS!SPRING IS MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR.HAVE A BLESSED DAY!

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  4. These are great ideas! I'd love to see your versions if you decide to give any of them a try.

    Happy Spring Cleaning! = )
    Tracy

    P.S. At the end of this post, where the three suggested additional posts appear, I just saw the one of your adorable cloche!!! Wow is that gorgeous!!! (I will not covet, I will not covet, I will not covet...) ; )

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  5. Such CUTE ideas! I hope to try one, too. Happy Spring cleaning~

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  6. Great ideas. Thanks for the tips.

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  7. Those are great ideas! I can't wait to see all of the finished projects!

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  8. You always have the neatest ideas and resources! I love stopping by to get new ideas. That chalk board paint is good stuff, no? Love the idea for your mirror...hmmm...

    thanks for inspiring me again!

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  9. Hi Friend!
    Seems like ages since I have been able to check in and see how you and your family have been. I too am making my spring/summer lists! Looking forward to warmer weather.
    I love the chalkboard idea... I have chalkboard paint! I am so doing this! ;)

    Hope all is well! How's the weather your way?

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  10. Maybe instead of posting what is for dinner they could leave you suggestions. That is my outcry!I am always asking someone what they want for dinner. My husband says make a list and just pick from it, I have to have more than that.
    I would also love to make a chalkboard mirror thingy. I think it would be really cute.

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  11. Those are wonderful projects~ I love the plates!
    sandy toe

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  12. What great ideas!! Thanks so much for sharing them with us!!

    If you make them...be sure to post pictures.

    Hope you are having a BLESSED week!

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