First Items for sale

I'm really excited about this exciting turn of events.  Recently people have been suggesting that I sell stuff that I make and I've secretly wanted to try it out.  So, I decided to give it a try.  I decided to do something that I would put in my own home just in case it doesn't sell.  I bought this chair and table and I LOVE them.  They were both kind of ugly, but I love all the curvy lines and thought I could make them gorgeous.  I think they're awesome and I can't decide if I want them to sell or if I secretly hope they don't.  Either way I have listed them on KSL and I can't wait to see what happens.  What do you think?  Do you like my silly table decorations?  Some day I'll have a real studio, aka garage, and I won't have to paint in my kitchen.

 

Yes my daughter is wearing a pink leopard print coat and yes it's fabulous.  haha

Catching up

I have been doing a ton of projects lately.  My Camera doesn't work when the flash is on, but without the flash it still takes pictures.  I know nothing about lighting though, so getting a decent picture of anything is difficult.

This table is one of two I bought at DI for $30.  They are going to be nightstands when we have a bedroom big enough to house our GINORMOUS bed AND these tables.  In the meantime they live next to my couch.  We have to push them all really close together for them to fit on "the couch wall" which is why it's kind of tucked under the arm of the couch.  I wouldn't normally do that, but it was that or sell them and I LOVE THEM too much to sell them.  Horrible pictures, but awesome tables.  My neighbor even told me she loved them without me even pointing them out to her.  You have to LOVE when that happens.

I have so many projects to come.  I need to get better about posting before and afters, but trust me when I say that everything I buy is hideous and I turn it into something fabulous.  Here's a list of projects to come.

Friend's Green Table
Fabulous Mirror
First Items For Sale (Chair and Side Table)
Headbands, Headbands, and more Headbands
Picture Frame
Reupholstery Project
Kids Kitchen
(Hopefully) Dresser turned Buffet

I'm so excited.  Do you guys have a large to do list for January?  Any pending projects?  Which project should I blog first?  It feels good to be back.  I hope you guys are excited too.

Feature Friday - Signs of the Times

My wonderful friend Andrea is basically the female version of my husband.  Her name is even the female version of his name.  It's so crazy.  We laugh about this often.  She's so fun and she is extremely talented.  She even has her own company making these...

 This is her real laugh and I absolutely LOVE this picture of her.  Isn't she adorable?

Aren't they awesome?  So yeah she sells these custom chalkboard designs.  She can do anything you want.  I am going to get one, but I don't know what I want.  I need some suggestions.  Tell me, tell me, tell me, your fickle friend, what to get on her chalk board.  I really want a huge one, but I don't know where I would put it, so could you also give me your house?  Just kidding.  I'm going to have to start with a small one and work my way up to the one on the left because it is my all time favorite. 

So now that I am done rambling about my indecisive ways go to her facebook page here and "like" Signs of the Times and order your custom chalkboard sign today.  They make GREAT Christmas presents and Christmas is just around the corner. 

Also, if you're wondering what to get ME for Christmas you should go to The Painted Dresser's facebook page and "like" it too. 

I suck!

I realize I have really sucked this week. I could have posted about how I was sick for Mishap Monday or done a tutorial of how to clean out your storage unit for Tutorial Tuesday, but I didn't. I didn't even post for Rescue Thursday which I was so excited about because I have these fabulous tables I did. They look awesome. My neighbor, who doesn't even have the same style as me, came in my house and saw them and said they were really cool. That must mean they're really cool right? Anyway, I will post those tables next week along with what I'm working on tonight, but in the meantime it's Feature Friday, so make sure to check out my post about SIGNS OF THE TIMES! Seriously an awesome little company! Love it!

Made from Scratch Sundays - Caramel Apples

Hello all! My name is Joelle (aka Kitchen Dweller), and I was asked by Jessica to share a delicious recipe with you. And boy, do I have a treat for you?...literally! Caramel apples! There is something so satisfying about a caramel apple in the fall.

Disclaimer: Before you view the following photos please note I do not profess to be a professional caramel apple decorator. I am more the type to just throw on the goodness because I will just be eating it right after the picture is taken. Am I alone in my thought process? I think not.

The first step in making caramel apples is unwrapping the dreaded little caramel squares...very time consuming....very rewarding.

Make sure you have all your topping laid out, because you will need to act quick when the caramel is hot.

 Melt the caramel and milk together on low heat.

 Place the apple in the caramel and use a spoon to cover the apple with caramel. (Wax paper was a terrible idea, I would just use a greased cookie sheet next time.)

 Cover with your favorite toppings.

 Slice and enjoy!

Ingredients:

4 granny smith apples
1 14 oz package caramels (I just bought bulk and used 47 pieces)
2 tbs milk
4 popsicle sticks (if you want to put them on sticks, I didn't)
any delicious toppings you desire

Directions:

1. Grease a cookie sheet. Melt caramels and milk on low, stirring constantly.

2. Once caramel is melted cover apples with the caramel and place on cookie sheet. Decorate wtih your favorite toppings.

If you like what you see here, come on over to www.itkwib.com and check out my other recipes and daily happenings!

Sewing Saturday

Today is supposed to be the first Sewing Saturday, but it's Sick Saturday for me so pretty much nothing, but sleeping and surfing the Internet has happened.  I did however participate in my very first link party.  I totally want to start these as soon as we get enough followers.  It's on the blog Under the Table and Dreaming so go check it out and link up your own projects so people can check your out.  So fun!

Feature Friday - Eyes Wide Open Photography

We had our family pictures taken about a week ago from the most amazing photographer.  She is here in Utah and she is seriously the best which is amazing because she is also the cheapest.  haha.  For $40 a session which includes a CD with your awesome photos.  I think she's seriously under priced, but I won't tell her that just in case you want to get your family pictures done.  ;)


Here's the before picture.  We asked someone at the mall to take our picture.  This was on our Christmas card last year.  So sad, but I was pregnant and we didn't have $100+ dollars to shell out for professional family pictures.

This is the after.  WARNING:  THERE ARE ABOUT A THOUSAND PICS!!! 

I think the pictures speak for themselves. And since you are now dying to do your own pictures visit ewophoto.blogspot.com or email our photographer Erica @ ewophoto.gmail.com  Then you can come rave about her on this blog post.  Oh yeah and You're welcome.  haha