Directions:
1. Make sure ceramic is clean and ready to be gilded. Paint on design with the gilding adhesive glue. Allow it to air dry until surface is tacky.
2. Lay the gilding sheet on the surface. Press and rub gently onto adhesive. Allow to dry completely.
3. With bristle brush, brush over to remove the excess gilding.
Now that I’ve tried my hand at gilding, I want to add a bit of gold on other pots.
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Picked up the Oh Joy neon light. Just need to find a place to hang it.
Tried these flare overalls on and the fabric felt way too stretchy. I wish it was all cotton.
I think this is one of the best parenting book. It goes against all you know and do, but really teaches you how to lavish your children with grace. #givethemgrace
I watched The Price of Gold documentary about Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding. It really makes you feel for Tonya.
“In Defense of Date Night” is a good article to read. Ben and I don’t go out for our weekly date nights, rather, it takes place every Friday night on our bedroom floor and we have homemade sushi for dinner, then watch a movie. It’s a wonderful time to reconnect and chill together. I do love going out for dates too, but we typically go all out about once or twice or year to try some nice restaurant, and we enjoy doing splurges like that, and then having our simple date nights the rest of the time.
Even though this denim shift dress is for kids, I’d totally wear it.
These are the most adorable barrettes I have ever seen!
It’s been a weird couple of weeks trying to get a new schedule down. It’s made me feel a little out of sorts. I’m thankful for changes though, I can’t wait to see how God grows us through it.
Some of my babes have been sick this week. Thankfully, all is well now and we are ready for our Valentine’s Day celebrations. We have neighbors coming over later and then tomorrow afternoon we celebrate again with some friends.
I’m getting a head start on spring cleaning here. Anyone wear a size 6/36 shoe? I’m selling these Swedish Hasbeens. I’ve sold a couple things already, but have some things left.
If you’re in the Redlands area, I will be hosting a Valentine craft event at Kissui this Tuesday from 10:30-12pm. Bring your kids and let’s make a couple Valentine’s Day crafts together!
My friend is selling a whole slew of vintage goodies (perfect for wedding stuff), and an antique couch, and a 1940’s bike. If you’re local, check out her craigslist listing here.
Another friend told me about this app Deadringer, and I can’t wait to try it out next time I’m in a new city. It gives suggestions on where to eat and shop based on your style and preferences. We are planning out a road trip soon, so I will put this app to good use.
Wish we had a large tree to hang the swurfer swing. I think my girls would really like this.
We spent yesterday in the snow, and now I’m ready to spend the rest of Sunday in bed watching the Spurs game and a movie with my family. Enjoy the rest of the weekend internet friends!
Pom pom fruit? My girls would have a blast making these.
Have you been to Target lately?! Oh man, so many pretty things. There were a couple pillows I almost walked out with (this and this), but resisted. This mirror is fabulous, reminds me of the French vintage ones I’ve been wanting to get.
Ben and I have started discussing vacations this year. We take lots of mini ones throughout the year, usually for each person’s birthday, but we want to do a major road trip with the kids, and possibly something out of the country for just the two of us.
We started Life of Fred math this week for Soul, and I really like it. The girls do too! Any of you use that curriculum? If so, I have a couple questions for you. If you don’t mind me asking, please leave me a comment, and I will email you.
Our backyard is really coming along. I love how cozy it feels back there, especially with my Christmas present. I’ll admit though, a lot of work and upkeep goes on to having an edible garden, but it’s worth it. It’s such a satisfying feeling to pick fruit (herbs and vegetables too!) from your own backyard.
My heart has been weary for the last month and I haven’t wanted to spend much time in reading the Word because I was frustrated with a specific trial. I finally started again this week and what life it brings! It speaks light and joy into my heart. Though I know it’s what I need every day of my life, I still don’t value it as I ought.
Thanks for tuning in to hear another list of my ramblings friends! Enjoy your weekend!!! xoxo
I have a large growing pile of fabric scraps. I refuse to throw them away because I am sure they can be used for something. I have been seeing different types of interesting necklaces made of buttons, beads, and fabric. Then, I figured why not make one out of my scraps...
I think it made my white shirt a little less boring. This was so quick and easy to make.
How to make a recycled scraps necklace (which is very similar to the straps on my braided tablecloth bag):
1. Take your scrap fabric, I cut a .5''-1'' snip and tear the rest of the fabric down for a nice frayed edge. Used 3 different fabrics for each strand.
2. Take 3 of the torn pieces and tie the ends together with a rubber band.
3. Braid the 3 pieces together and tie ends together with rubber band when done.
4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for more strands. Remember you can make the strands any length you want, if run out of fabric, just weave more into the braid.
5. Once all the strands you want are braided, gather one end of each strand together and straight stitch together with sewing machine. Repeat for the other ends of the strands. Snip off any excess.
6. Gather ends of the necklace and sew together (snip excess) or a ribbon can be sewn at the ends to be able to tie the necklace closed, but I just sewed both ends together.
7. Voila! A nice way to make use of all your lovely scraps.
Sorry if the directions get you a little lost, but it really is easy. I promise. Maybe I should put some in the shop. Please share any other good ideas you may have of things that can be made with scraps. I would love to hear (read) them!
Gilded Ceramic Pot
Now that I’ve tried my hand at gilding, I want to add a bit of gold on other pots. 
