Today, our sweet baby boy got to have a spa day at the groomer's. He loves Star, who is always his groomer at the place we go to. He's so nervous when we drop him off - complete with shaking - but he's so happy when we pick him up! All the doggie cookies they make there have him running around the place like a mad man!
While our baby was at the "spa," hubby and I ran some errands. We had lunch at McAllister's, where I had my favorite nachos and a watermelon lemonade...which I then promptly followed with a big ole' glass of their amazing sweet tea! So good. We ran to Target (because what errand running day is complete without a Target trip?!), to Best Buy to get my phone fixed (no wifi is no bueno), and to Lowe's to get a staple gun (which my husband thought was hysterical - only I would be in a hardware store for a staple gun...instead of at Michael's!?) for my newest DIY brainchild!
There's a wall in our hallway that I've been wanting to update for a while. The decor there isn't exactly awful, but it's just not "me" anymore. What's hanging there is stuff that I'd had for a long time, so when hubby and I merged households, it fit. The wall was no longer empty, and it was cute enough. But now, I want more whimsy in the house. Less serious, dark, masculine looking decor and lots more airy, fun, colorful, unique decor! So, I decided I wanted to hang my GIANT custom made chalkboard on that wall, along with some mismatched antique inspired frames...and maybe a monogram since I'm obsessed with them!
I found two frames at Hobby Lobby (my decorating holy land) that fit the vintage feel I was going for...and my friends, it wasn't easy! Most frames like the ones I wanted are plaster - can't staple gun that! The two I purchased were wood with plaster accents - perfect!! I also purchased several fabrics from the 'Lob, but used the turquoise chevron for this since my living room is black, white, and turquoise with chevron and arrow accents!! I cut squares of fabric close to the right size, then stapled along the edge of the frame, being sure to pull the fabric taut as I went. I'm pretty happy with the outcome. Not gonna lie - they look exactly how I imagined!
I'm so ready to get the rest of the wall going and get these hung up! I'm in love!
Next weekend we are off to my hometown to visit with some family from out of the country. Combined with a 4 day weekend, it's bound to be a good time!
Hope the rest of y'all are enjoying your weekend...and maybe even some DIYing!
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