Many of you know that I am famous for recovering my old chair using $6 fabric and a hot glue gun. Well, she's done it again - to the same chair. When we moved into our house in Michigan, the chair no longer matched the decor. SO - I bought fabric from an outlet store for $1.75 and used my hot glue gun once again to recover the chair. Here's the finished product and I'm quite proud of myself. At this rate, I'll NEVER have to use a sewing machine. *Note - I must credit our good friends Lee & Candace Nordine for the idea in the first place. They did this to an old chair that was Matt's parents', which then gave me the idea to do it to ours.
Sunday, January 28
My Old New Chair
Many of you know that I am famous for recovering my old chair using $6 fabric and a hot glue gun. Well, she's done it again - to the same chair. When we moved into our house in Michigan, the chair no longer matched the decor. SO - I bought fabric from an outlet store for $1.75 and used my hot glue gun once again to recover the chair. Here's the finished product and I'm quite proud of myself. At this rate, I'll NEVER have to use a sewing machine. *Note - I must credit our good friends Lee & Candace Nordine for the idea in the first place. They did this to an old chair that was Matt's parents', which then gave me the idea to do it to ours.
Busy Weekend
This weekend has been the busiest we've had since moving here. Friday was homecoming for our students. Sarah and Leah (my sisters) are seniors, so this was their big year to walk the homecoming court. We don't have football at Calvary, so the homecoming court happens between the JV and Varsity basketball games. I did Sarah and Leah's hair and makeup for the big occasion. It was an all afternoon event, but a lot of fun.
The high school votes for King and Queen, between the senior class. Sarah was crowned Queen and Paul Hontz was crowned King.
I wondered if there might be some animocity between the sisers (since they're twins), despite the looks of this picture, everything was fine! :)
Then - Saturday was a huge cleaning day, because we had students over last night to paint...
The high school votes for King and Queen, between the senior class. Sarah was crowned Queen and Paul Hontz was crowned King.
I wondered if there might be some animocity between the sisers (since they're twins), despite the looks of this picture, everything was fine! :)
Then - Saturday was a huge cleaning day, because we had students over last night to paint...
Sunday, January 21
Kitchen Update & More
So, I've been asked a couple of time how the kitchen turned out. Well, the truth is, we have our new appliances in, but I've been totally UNmotivated to finish putting the cabinetry up and paint it. So, now new pictures yet. Sorry folks.
Another reason why I haven't been motivated to do work around the house is because Matt and I have started doing ebay. No, we're not hoping that make that second income in the future (way too much work/pressure), but we do enjoy buying things and then selling them for much more!
On another note...the snow continues to fall here in Michigan. We were blessed with a very mild winter, until January hit. Now Matt truly understands what I mean when I ask him if he's ready for the "Michigan Winter." He's always colder than everyone else :) hehe...and I tell him "It's really not that cold yet."
Small groups officially started at our church this month and we're really enoying it! We meet with a multi-generational group - which we love! We're studying Galatians right now and rejoicing in the truth that we are truly FREE from sin, through the work of Christ on the cross. Isn't is such a blessing to know that we don't have to work for our salvation - but that its already finished? I find such peace in knowing and trusting in Christ as my Savior. I'm reminded each day that my good works are filthy rags - and I am only saved by Christ's righteousness. Thank you for the cross, Lord!
Another reason why I haven't been motivated to do work around the house is because Matt and I have started doing ebay. No, we're not hoping that make that second income in the future (way too much work/pressure), but we do enjoy buying things and then selling them for much more!
On another note...the snow continues to fall here in Michigan. We were blessed with a very mild winter, until January hit. Now Matt truly understands what I mean when I ask him if he's ready for the "Michigan Winter." He's always colder than everyone else :) hehe...and I tell him "It's really not that cold yet."
Small groups officially started at our church this month and we're really enoying it! We meet with a multi-generational group - which we love! We're studying Galatians right now and rejoicing in the truth that we are truly FREE from sin, through the work of Christ on the cross. Isn't is such a blessing to know that we don't have to work for our salvation - but that its already finished? I find such peace in knowing and trusting in Christ as my Savior. I'm reminded each day that my good works are filthy rags - and I am only saved by Christ's righteousness. Thank you for the cross, Lord!
Monday, January 8
Kitchen Remodel
Leave it to us - we've only lived here for 6 months and we're already re-doing something. About two months ago, we got appliances given to us - a dishwasher, over the cooktop microwave and range - all white. This week we're having the appliance installed and Saturday I'm painting our wooden cabinets white. Matt's been studying a lot in the evenings, so I thought while it's cold outside, I might as well put myself to good use. So, this time next week, you'll be seeing a brand new kitchen. In the meantime, this is a reminder of what the old kitchen looks like...
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