A Yummy Cinco de Mayo Meal

I have been on a break from teaching for the past two weeks, so I have a little more time to whip up something a little more labor intensive than our normal "go to" meals.  Mr. W loves it when I get the urge to cook.  We love to celebrate and we love Mexican food, so why not celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some steak tortillas with pico de gallo, grilled potatoes, and guacamole.  I can't take credit for this recipe though.  I had to try it after eating my brother's amazing take on this meal.

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

What I'm Listening to Right Now

This band is just really doing it for me right now.  I heard this song while I was being a hipster at Urban Outfitters and I just had to ask about it.  

And a New Chair Too!

There is a little nook under the window that was holding Oscar's dog bed.  It was in need of a little love and character.  All it needed was a funky chair and little side table from T.J. Maxx and this "no man's land" became a vignette!  

I couldn't pass up this chair from Goodwill.

A little paint and and some new fabric brought this sad little side chair back to life!

Of course, this little table wouldn't look right without the beautiful yellow daffodils that

my friend Sarah brought me!

Goodwill Chair...........5$

Paint.....................11$

Fabric.....................8$

T.J. Maxx Table........50$

Anthropologie Bowl.....8$

Ikea Vase.................2$

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Vignette = 84$ 

Headboard Complete

Well, I finally finished the headboard.  Actually, I finally finished a long while back, but am just now getting around to posting it.  There are a few things you should know about all of this.  First, this project was done with the help of husband and this should be noted as Nate does not usually get into to home makeover projects.  Second, I am a HORRIBLE photographer and I apologize.  Maybe my sister-in-law/photographer will take some better pictures for me the next time she visits.

We started by constructing a frame with 2x1.5 inch pieces of wood.  Whenever you work with wood, you will realize that no matter how many times you have measured and moved the pieces around, it will never perfectly fit together.  It definitely helps to have an angle level.  Wood glue is also a must.

We Nate attached pieces of ply wood to the back of the frame.  You can measure it all out and have the guys at Home Depot cut it for you if you don't have a wood cutter.

 Because we had to fit together a few different pieces of plywood, it was important to attach a piece of wood to the back to stabilize it.

 The next part was foam.  Surprisingly, foam was the most expensive part of the project!  Who woulda guessed?!  We cut 2" thick foam down to size and stuck inside the frame.

I wrapped my Waverly Williamsburg fabric around and just left the bottom part exposed since it would be hidden by the bed (this is my lazy I don't want to get into sewing problem.) Please excuse the mess of the room.  I take full responsibility.

 Then the upholstery nails.  Oh the upsholstery nails!  I put on a really horrible Miley Cyrus movie and went to town.  It took a while and you have to be patient.  You can space them out more than I did too.

It really only took an evening and a little time the next morning to finish all of this!

And here she is in all her shining glory!

  

Me Likes It

I love people from the midwest.  I have never met someone from the midwest who I didn't immediately love and want to be besties with.  I am pretty sure that I would want Bailey Quinn McCarthy to be my new best friend.  Not only does she write a funny and fabulous little blog called Peppermint Bliss but she has completely redone her Chicago home.  Check out Rue Magazine for all of the fabulous photos of her pad.  I have a few favorites:

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Images from Livecreatingyourself.com and Myfavoriteandmybest.com

I've Got Spring On My Mind

Its a rainy Saturday and I'm about to trot myself down to B and N for a good book to read on the couch today.  Hopefully this rain will set things in bloom!  I can't wait for warm weather and the ability to wear little sundresses!  How about this one from Milly's resort wear 2011 collection?

Music to My Ears

These guys are awesome!  They are a big hit on itunes right now and I love their sound!  They create perfect harmony and their videos are beautifully done.