Sunday, March 24, 2013

Girls Room Makeover {Chevron Walls}


 I have to be honest, I am so embarrassed to show you these before pictures.  Truly!

Over the last year my daughter has been living in what used to be a really fun little boys room. We mad the switch because her trundle bed fit better with the layout of this bedroom.  When we did the switch, things got hectic, and all we got done was spackling the massive spots on the walls... that was it.  FAIL!

So like all room makeovers, we started with our inspiration for the room.  She chose two colors from her existing bedding, and we got right to work.  I should also mention that I spring this on my husband on a Friday night...  no plans before what so ever!


 He got right to work.  So fast that I almost missed out on before pictures, so I just started snapping them at that point.

So awful looking... ick!
 




I sat down and created a sketch of how the chevron wall was going to be done.  There are plenty of tutorials on Pinterest, so I will skip that part.  It's truly pretty simple.
 

We got all of the white painted along with the aqua.  The bottom half of the aqua has some plans for board and batten.
 

On Saturday we taped our Chevron stripes after all other paint had plenty of time to dry.
 

Ok, I am going to share my tips for perfect strips.  Spend the extra money and buy frog tape, and Behr Ultra paint (only need one coat).  Then paint each strip one at a time, removing the tape while its wet.  They come out perfect every time!  



Moving on to the board and batten.  Again, head to Pinterest for a plethora of tutorials.  While Allen worked on that, I was working on some of the decor.
 

SO MUCH FUN!!
 

Here it is!  Completed by 10pm Sunday night!  Two and a half days!!!!
 

And the latest addition, Santa delivered the most pefect funky chandelier. It sparkles like magic!!
  

Thanks for stopping by!  I'd be happy to share specifics, just leave me a comment!

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Thursday, March 7, 2013

A Bloggers Weight Loss Reality



4 months ago I started the journey of a lifetime.  As I look back I cannot believe how far I have come.  And knowing that I could have done better gives me that much more strength to move ahead and become greater.

Lets take a look back at where I started...

 
275 Pounds ago I was so UN-happy, sick and a total mess.  This is how I would look on any given day.  A hat to hide the hair that I didn't have the energy to fix up every morning, and a cardigan as my shield.  What was I hiding?  It's clearly not hiding the weight.
 
 
The ONLY thing I did from October through February was change my eating habits.  No fad diets, just clean and lean foods, paired with elite nutrition products from Advocare.  And as of Sunday March 3rd 2013 I am 33 pounds lighter and look a whole lot better.


 
Over the months of my journey I started to notice big changes in my body.  And of habit I documented them every step of the way.  It made me feel a tad vain taking so many "self-portraits" but I will be forever thankful that I have them to reflect back on.  
 
 
This was about a month and a half into my journey.  I was getting ready to take the kids to swimming and put on my workout clothes and was sooo excited to see that my love handles were headed out the door!
 
With each passing week my body got smaller and smaller. 
 

 
This was a HUGE milestone for me.   I was able to not only fit into my most favorite pair of jeans an entire size smaller, but NO MUFFIN TOP!!!
 
 
It is the best feeling to wake up and know you can wear anything in your closet that you want and not worry about hiding anything anymore.
 
 
Dresses even became a new favorite of mine. 
 






I've still got my road ahead of finishing what I have started, but more than myself I am so thrilled to have so many women (and Men) right beside me changing their own lives.   I lived in the dark and afraid of this for so long, and if I can do this, anyone can!  I have such a bigger and brighter outlook on life now and finding my purpose has been so rewarding.
 
I want to reach out to touch and inspire every single person that is hiding from themselves for these very reasons.  You can do this!  Make small simple changes.  Quit going to the drive through, stop going to Starbucks, switch from white bread to whole grain bread, no more soda or red bull.  These are small steps to a greater future!  Do not starve yourself or search for that miracle pill because what it takes is a greater mindset and commitment to yourself.
If you want more information on exactly what I did, I would LOVE to share, so please leave me a comment. 
 
I hope to have a brand new update next month with some newer photos of my progress!  So until then, get out there and make a change for yourself, your family needs you!
 
Hugs,
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

A year of change

Year 2013 is my year for Greater.  That is the word that shall follow me for the next 10 months.  I realize I am a little behind on my new years post, but with Great reason.
I've been a traveling mama, and can't wait to share all my adventures with you.  During my travels I have become a changed woman inside and out.
If you have followed my blog for a while you know the dark days that 2012 brought our family, and I refuse to let the dark creep back in.  It will be sunshine and light from here on out.  We are still faced with struggles, but I am keeping my head held high and going to tread through the water at full force.
And can I be honest for a minute?  I LOVE my blog, it's like a baby of mine.  But when I get busy, my blog is the baby that suffers, and it's because I can just turn it off.  I am still a blogger at heart which means my iPhone is jam packed with amazing photos and tutorials.  I'm ready to unload.
I am making a list and am going to go down it one at a time until all my posts are up.  I may even get some scheduled!  WOW!!
I want to thank each and every one of my readers for sticking with me over the years, you are why I blog!!  :)
Blog Agenda:
  • Weight loss update (exciting)
  • Daughter's Bedroom makeover (AMAZING)
  • Robot Birthday Party
  • 2012 Christmas Decor (yep, gonna pull it out even in March)
  • Holiday Teacher Appreciation Lunch Decor
  • Removal of said Christmas decor (Funny)
  • Master Bedroom final reveal
  • DIY Lamp shade Pendant (Tutorial)
  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • Art-Tastic Birthday Party
  • Surprise 30th Birthday
  • LAS VEGAS!
  • Dallas, Texas
  • Advocare
  • New Office Remodel
  • One in a blue moon baby shower
  • Craft Club
WOWSERS!!  That is quite the list.  And I am going to do it!!  Starting tonight!!  Look for a new post tomorrow!!


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