Why this blog...

I am the mother of the three most talented, intelligent and beautiful children ever to live on this earth. I am also privileged to be married to the most wonderful man! He has added three additional talented, intelligent and beautiful children to our family! I have a job that I mostly love, a wonderful education, a beautiful home, marvelous family, and I have the privilege of belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I have been greatly blessed in my life, but I sometimes forget that. So, I decided to create this blog as a way to remind myself of all the many blessings and miracles that surround me. (I'm also terrible at keeping a journal- so this will be something for my kids to enjoy as well.)

I hope you enjoy what you read. I would love to hear what you think!

Deanne

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Summer of 10000 Staples Part 2

Lest you think 10000 an exaggeration- just imagine how many staples came out, then went in, for this:



It's done! And I am so glad to be done!!!

It was quite the challenge. But I'm VERY happy that the seat is so soft (and safe- no wires sticking up) now. I won't have to worry that the littles will get hurt when doing this:


The finished product is not quite as elegant, but the material is thicker, and I added green trim!

the before

If I ever need to redo this one, I will probably pay to have it done...

But it was a good experience with a hopefully comfortable sofa as a result.




Saturday, July 14, 2018

She's Four!





Claire is growing up so fast! She is such a joy!


And loved by all!!!


I am so blessed to be her grandma!



Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Summer of 10000 Staples... Part 1

new upholstery

10000 may be a slight exaggeration- but not by much by the time the summer is done...

2 stools and 6 kitchen chairs - I think they turned out very well.


1 of 6 chairs

before for stool- VERY dirty!
before

and a little cafe chair...


Almost forgot to take the before pic.



A lot of work but VERY satisfying!