Bring on the Rain...

This past weekend the Patriot and I celebrated our 6 year wedding anniversary.  We had plans to go to out of town... but the weather squashed those plans-- right quick.... DRAT!  So, we decided to spend our day antiquing at some of our favorite local shops.  As much as I enjoy purchasing new trinkets for our home... I  just L.O.V.E getting inspired when I see things I know that we can make ourselves for pennies.  Unfortunately, I generally write the ideas down, but seldom get around to actually making them.  (When I do sit down and work on something, it is almost always for one of the kiddos-- God Bless Em!).  Since Grammie was already planning on having the kids while we were away, we decided to come home and actually work on a project together.  Yupp, you heard me... my hubbs will actually craft with me! :)  Whatta Guy!  We made something very simple-- but it makes me happy.   Just a wood board, covered in fabric... Purposed as a hanging flower holder.  We've recently remodeled our upstairs bathroom (ok, maybe it was 2 years ago..but I've never added any decor.  So, this project got the ball rolling!  We even put up a toilet paper holder and hand towel holder!  Stop on by... our TP is now at arms reach!) 

 ... I kid you not... This was in the shop for almost $40.  I had bought the flower sprig for $6 that day-- but, other than that.. I had everything else here at home.  I have several other flowers I could have stuck in there so, this literally cost me $0 to make.  

We just took a board, wrapped fabric around it and stapled it to the back... added a twine bow and PRESTO... done in less than 20 minutes.

Here it is on display in our bathroom..... 

It doesn't take much to make me happy.. and I LOVE it! 

It matches my Primitive/Colonial decor wonderfully.

Counter Top Display...  (the new hand towel holder is reflected in the mirror :)

We painted our kitchen a few months back and again.. never put anything on the walls.
The Patriot found this herb rack at one of the shops and it's a great addition to the bare kitchen wall.
He even hung a few of the accessories by himself :)  HE GET'S ME! :)

I guess the rain isn't all that bad!  We had an absolute wonderful day together.  I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful husband who works hard to support our family, is a wonderful daddy... but most of all loves JESUS and demonstrates that love to us daily.  I LOVE HIM! 

We even had a little fun in the back yard due to the rain...  

Here's the next item on our To-Do List...  A Primitive Stop Top Cover... 

Have a Blessed day and ENJOY THE RAIN!!!

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