Painting Project Helper

It occurred to me to me today while I was thinking about my upcoming DIY projects for our dining room. I need a helper; Mr. CHL isn't big on painting. I decided to buy some Saw Horses. In the past I've had various painting projects that got along just fine without them. I've come to realize saw horses are good for a variety of things: painting (less drips), drying, cutting wood etc. I few weeks back we did a teeny tiny bathroom redo, I could have really used saw horses then. I hate letting items dry out doors. Now our projects can dry in the garage away few pesky dust & dirt.


When I'm in need of any 'new item' I first head to CL (craigslist) no luck today, oh well. So begins my internet search.

The saw horse below is a Storaway Saw Horse for $17.99 each, not bad, but it looks kind of flimsy (available at Lowes)

The pair below are $29.94! What a deal, the pair together can hold up to 1000 pounds, again there availble at Lowes. We have a gift card from Lowes, I think I'll pick up this pair tonight.

Upcoming painting projects: Paint Buffet, Restain Dining Room Table, Paint Mirror, Paint baseboards, Paint Dining Room & Kitchen, Paint Kitchen Cabinents.

{ Teeny Tiny Bathroom ReDo, will be posted soon }

Glossy Holiday Finds

I arrived home to find two glossy holiday reads in the mail box; CB2 and Crate & Barrel. I know its two months untill Christmas, but their already gearing me up for the  Holidays and DIY decor projects. Since this is our first holiday season in our new home, and first holiday season being married I want everything to be special.

I think I want to create a white, sliver and teal christmas.....the colors would look great in our living room. Crate & Barrel has me swooning over thier antiqued glass cander holders and ornaments. I can picture these on our dining room table or the buffet table.

I love these kissing balls, jusy not the color. I think this might be a great DIY project, just need white ornaments, pine cones painted white, small round foam ball, ribbon and hot glue gun. Can't wait to recreate this project!