I apologize about Feature Fridays. They’re not abandoned. They’re just put on the “wait list” until I’ve gone to all parent/teacher conferences, staffing meetings, and wrestling meetings. It takes some time to put them together, and I just haven’t been able to devote the time they need. A couple of weeks?
One of my favorite reasons for writing a post is to answer a question from a blogger! Thank you, blogger! You’ve made this so easy for me! She asked about the landing at the top of my stairs (you know, the one with the sleeping bags and gorilla hand?). Here is a picture of it.
I took this picture several months ago, so it’s a little different now (ie. I actually have candles in the candle holder). Anywho, she had asked about the painting. Here’s the story. I bought it Marshalls last year in the clearance section. It looked like someone had opened up a pop bottle, and it sprayed some pop on it. I wiped it off. It was on clearance for $17.00. Score.
Oh. By the way, you see that door to the right in the picture below? That’s the guest bedroom. I’ve got big things happening in there. Big.
And lastly…I never feel like this deserves a post of its own. Poor little bugger. Ever buy these little notepads at the store? I do. They’re ugly.
How about now? Snazzy, no?
Simply cut some scrapbook paper to size, spread on some paper glue, and smooth on. Between this idea and the internet, I don’t know what has changed my life more.
By the way…took the day off of work tomorrow to go see this. No, I’m not joking. Movie fan here. It’s worth it.
Jennifer says
Very pretty landing! Love the idea of pretting-up the note pads! 🙂
Hammer says
OK so jealous, trying to figure out when i can go see New Moon as well!!! Lucky dog you are!!!
Love the tablets, too cute. You come up with the best ideas!! Have a great weekend!
april o. @ the artchics says
Love your landing. I have one that needs a makeover. Your pads are fab!!
Lacie @ Creative Attempts says
gosh i love everything you do!! The notepads and the landing are fantastic! And heck yes new moon woot woot. I have to wait and see it next week dang.
susan says
I cannot stand the pressure–I will not, repeat will not, decorate my Dollar Tree note pads…but yours are cute 🙂 LOVE the wreath!
Jenglamgirl says
Great table and decorative pieces. I hope to see NEW MOON tomorrow, I would take the day off too for that. HA! LET ME GUESS ON the room… A CRAFT ROOM? if so you suck.. JUST KIDDING… stop by my blog I am doing a bid to win, and a giveaway. Larsenloves.blogspot.com night!
Christy & the Boys says
Love your blog! Very inspiring…I am not sure how I came upon it…probably…during one of my blog journeys. It is beautiful..thanks. Happy Thanksgiving…and I am going to give that dollar store wreath a whirl. xoC
Carri says
Absolutely gorgeous. I cant wait to have a house and decorate. BTW enjoy New Moon if I had work I would play hooky as well. sadly my kids are home from school so I will be home with them and waiting till Monday to go see it. Love reading your blog come check mine out http://www.carribear0620.blogspot.com
designs-made-easy says
I was going to take off too! or at least a half day… but we're opening a new casino tower so I can't! I have to wait all the way till Sunday!!! what am i going to do!
Kahra @ Thrifty LaRue says
You always make me laugh. Seriously. And New Moon on Saturday! Yeah, everything was sold out a month ago. No one told me.
Nancy @ Live love laugh says
Love the lined pad idea! Simple and pretty…I love pads, too. and making lists. On my list-See New Moon…but my daughter is making me wait until Thanksgiving weekend! Can I wait? hmmmm
~Nancy
Rachelle says
So you get to have the day off AND see New Moon tomorrow? I don't think we can be friends anymore Chris, it's over.
😉
Tiffany says
Those notebooks are sooo adorable!
Rachel and Danny says
Quick question – how do you make your pictures so big on blogger? I set mine to "large" but they always come out so small 🙁
Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick says
Oh no… you too?? 🙂 My sister has been on my butt for seriously a YEAR to read these dang books. I refuse because I know I'll become obsessed. I want to know what's going on behind that door!!!
arkie says
Love the look you gave the tablets!
Janna says
Your landing looks awesome. Good score on the painting.
jenjen says
I hope you had a great time seeing New Moon – I am jealous! Love the landing…
XOOX
Jen
Stephanie Lynn says
Love the painting – Can't wait to see what's going on behind the door – and the notebook pads..GENIUS! LOVE that idea!!!!
Cindy says
I just wanted to say that Susan's comment made me laugh out loud. I know how she is feeling though. You give us so many cute ideas and we have so little time and something has to give. I guess for Susan it was the note pads. 🙂
The Little Red Shop says
Cute notepads!
: )
Julie M.
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Nice vignette there! I like your table. Big things, huh? How cute for the writing pads ~ if I could get one that lasts longer than a couple of days in my house, that would be a great idea to pretty them up.
duchess says
Love those notepads – seriously. Why didn't I think of that?
Your landing looks great & can't wait to see what's behind that door.
Misty says
Oh! I went to the midnight showing!
TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!!
Kim says
Seriously ? I've never thought of decorating those kinds of notepads. I'll have to add a few magnet strips to the back so I can stick it on my fridge. Great idea !
B.E.A says
I love the little notebooks-so cute! I'm going to New Moon tonight too!
Lynda @ SportsMadGirl says
I love the little note pads. I have a co-worker that is a office supplies junkie and she would love that. She is a girly girl and that is right up her ally. I have a new Christmas present project.
Jess and Jen says
Love the notepads! I will be making some of those soon! So cute!
the undomesticated wife says
Love the painting!
I have that same console table in my foyer.
Mom's Place says
Beautiful Painting!!!! I would LOVE to have a landing! One of these years…hopefully in the next year! And what a fantastic idea for the note pads!!! They would make great gifts!
Corn says
I heard its a really good sequel, enjoy it! I love the notebook makeover, how simple but yet so charming 🙂 I don't have a landing, but its nice to see how beautiful your is…gives me high hopes!
Ashley says
What a cool teacher! Taking the day off to see Twilight! Haha!
And those note pads are adorable! What a simple way to spruce up boring office supplies!
Heather @ Sellers Gang Mama says
Am dying of jealousy over here that you are seeing New Moon. I have no idea when I can get a babysitter for the twins to see this movie?!?
Also, loving the notepads!
Elizabeth (blue clear sky) says
Pretty landing, but your notepad idea rocks! It is so cute and I think it is sometimes these little things that can make a person smile, like it made me!
Wendy says
I am so happy to hear feature friday didn't go away!! It was a favorite!
I love the notepad idea!
Wendy
Sharon says
Isn't funny how a little thing can make you happy … love the paper on the notepads to make them pretty.
A little thing … but prettiness counts.
Kris says
Oh man! Good thinking on the notepads! Why didn't I think of that?!?!
Lynne says
I totally would have skipped work today if I had to work on Fridays, to see New Moon. You have to let us know what you think. I totally loved it 🙂
Kristen says
Are you still wiping the drool off your face – did you like it?
Jacob=oh.my.pervy.old.woman.for.even.thinking.he's.hot!
And yes, I am paying for staying up till 3 a.m. to see the midnight showing!
Tiff says
WOW Can you come to my house and help me decorate??? LOL
Love the notepads. THey are so cute!
Tamara says
Thanks for answering my post, I love to see everything in your house. You have so many great craft ideas, now if I was crafty person….Will you do a post about what teachers want for xmas gifts and be HONEST!
Nobody Puts Mama In A Corner! says
Love the landing and really love the clever note pads!! TOO CUTE!!!
Mama Holli
2sisters says
Going tomorrow!!! Yeah!!!
Brenda@let'splayhouse says
Love the table and how you displayed it. Can't wait to see what's behind the door … HURRY!!!
Shanna says
mmm the notepads are good stuff. i have to try that one. brilliant i tell ya'
Design A-Peele says
very cute notebooks! I'll have to do that for work to make things a little more fun 🙂
prashant says
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Monica says
Love the notepads! After seeing this post, I had to run out and buy some ugly notepads just so I could pretty them up! 🙂
Kerry says
Where is this table from? I’m kind of in love with it, and have an area I need it for! NEED!