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Chandelier re-fashion

Here's a little DIY project I just completed. My Mom had an old chandelier hanging in her entryway, and got a new fixture. She asked me if I wanted it, so I gladly took it off her hands. This thing is old. It's been hanging in our house since I was maybe 8, and actually came from the home of a friend of hers. When this friend moved into their hundred year old house, this chandelier was there. I guess it didn't suit their tastes, and gave it to my parents. In any case, I think I really scored.

Before

Before

I wrestled for a few days, where I would put it, and what color I would paint it. I decided on my fancy powder room, and therefore decided to spray paint it black.

 

I love how it turned out. It really ups the glamour factor. Now, if we could just get the crown moulding up, you wouldn't be able to see the wallpaper gaps, and this room would be complete!!

Breaking Dawn movie night

Saturday night, (Feb 18) I had my usual Twilight movie night, that I hold whenever a new Twilight movie is released on DVD. I tend to go a little crazy with food and decorations. I love themes.

Red Velvet cupcakes

"blood" pop

Team Edward table

Team Jacob table



"Werewolf" pop

 I found some printables via pinterest (love that site) to go around pop bottles and to frame.

I made the palm tree fruit tray in honor of Bella and Edward's Brazilian Island honeymoon. (Saw that on pinterest too) I got the plates at Target, the last time we were in the states, and put out black and red licorice, and  chocolate dipped strawberries. The movies still leave a lot to be desired, but it's a fun excuse to get together. I forgot to take pics of our little crowd but we had a blast watching it on the big screen (106") and relaxing in our theatre seating.

Day 28

I added my bit of organization to the hooks. It's pretty simple, but it does the job. Now I just hang a calendar, schedule, or whatever piece of paper I have, to the corresponding child's clipboard. I will know where it is, and will look at it often, as it's on the way out the door, so hopefully library books, projects, gym days, what day it is at pre-school won't be forgotten as oftern anymore.

 I have yet to decorate them with names, but that will come.

Day 26

We did some baking today. Christmas Sugar cookies. At the time of this publishing, there are none left to speak of. Some of them got frosting on them before they got eaten, most didn't. Sigh.

"Helping" in the kitchen.

Day 25

Today was another baking day. I still hadn't chopped up the pumpkins I bought before Halloween. Two were taking up room in my fridge, and one has been on the counter, so I opted to cut up the one on the counter. Half of this pumpkin got chopped up and frozen.  

The other half got turned into 3 pumpkin pies (two of which made it to the freezer, two "crustless pies" and some pumpkin loaves.

Pumpkin pies for Christmas

These guys got eaten right away

Fresh from the oven

YUM!

I also made a pan of Christmas Rice Krispie squares. I had promised the kids some for after school.

Day 21

I got a call this morning that determined my project today. Tomorrow, someone is coming to install the backsplash in my kitchen!!! YAY!!! I have been waiting for this, for months, so I had to clear off the countertops. I really prefer nothing, or next to nothing, on my countertops, although you'd never know it most of the time.  So today I had to tackle at least part of the kitchen. It looks a ton better now, and I can't wait to see it when the backsplash is finished.

One side Before

Other side Before

One side - after

I can't seem to find the picture I took of the other side, but it was cleared of the three totes I keep with the kids schoolwork. flyers, bills, mail, etc. Hopefully I can keep it somewhat clear from now on.

I also printed off some more Christmas Subway art. (I may or may not have a new addiction.)This is now sitting on a table in my formal livingroom.