Bookshelf Makeover

Who knew that duct tape could ever be so cool! Well, I saw a picture in a magazine that used duct tape (the pretty, colorful kind) to decorate bags, furniture, anything. So I had this boring brown bookshelf in my new room that didn't coordinate with my colorful plan. So I bought some duct tape (I believe the brand is called DUCK TAPE) at a craft store and decided it couldn't hurt to try. So I put the colorful tape on the shelves first. This is what it looked like...

So you can see the ugly brown I was talking about. I didn't think I had enough tape to cover the entire thing and wasn't sure it would fit against the back part. I was painting a cork board hot pink so I decided to slap some of that on the sides. I love the two colors together....and the paint doesn't look professional for sure. After a second coat, though, it at least covered the ugly brown. Just one thing left--the back. I thought about leaving the brown because if books were on it, you wouldn't really see it.....but of course I couldn't do that because it just wasn't pretty!!! So I spray painted the back white and then put my cute & colorful containers on there....and [drum roll please]....

I inherited the lamp with the room, but may move it somewhere else--or paint it hot pink, too! We'll see....
This bookshelf may not look super high quality, but it's my first "furniture" makeover project! I love the colors and it definitely looks more ME than the ugly brown!! :)



The Beach!

One of my favorite things is THE BEACH!!! This picture is a view from our hotel room where we usually stay in Myrtle Beach. We've gone every summer, but this summer we are skipping due to our recent trip to Disney. I am definitely missing it this summer! I love hearing the sound of the waves and seeing the clear blue sky as I bask in the sun. It's a feeling of relaxation that you just can't get anywhere else....

Forever Friends

I love these people! These are our closest and oldest (er...for the longest time, that is!) FRIENDS! Actually, they are more like family...my kids call them their aunt and uncle, their kids are my kids' cousins, and I must say that we are closer to them than most people we are actually related to. Wendi and I were in kindergarten together and then became BFFs in our sophomore year of high school....and through all the years and miles apart, our friendship has stood the test of time. They are a blessing to my family and me, and I am so thankful for them!

Mrs. Price

One of my favorite things about my job is the people I work with! Sarah Price has been my teaching partner for many years., and even though I am excited about moving to 2nd/3rd grade, I will miss working across the hall from her next year. She is THE funniest person I know. Hands down. She makes me laugh everyday!!!

Things I love....

In an attempt to be a more regular blogger, and to help you know me better, I am going to try to post different things about myself on here over the summer. One thing I love is chocolate. Especially GHIRARDELLI chocolate! Last spring, when my family went to Disney in Orlando, we visited the Ghirardelli store--one of my faves! Those that know me well know that this is a little slice of heaven for me.....