{Blog title compliments of the husband.}
Stripped down…
A crazy…make that psycho idea…involving a random square of cowhide, some upholstery tacks…and five hours of my day…
To fresh and…funky?
What do you think? I’m kind of crazy about it. This chair has been in the fam for a few generations…I’ve wondered if my great-grandmother is rolling over in her grave.
And the best part…aside from time and elbow grease…this didn’t cost us a penny! The cowhide story is for another day…however, through some rather “un-kosher” means, I acquired it without the cost of anything but a little pride…I had the upholstery tacks from college…and I used tools we have around the house. How fun is that?!!! (By the way...I think I have cowhide hair stuck in my throat...)
And while I worked away at that, little MW had a lovely adventure riding her “dog” into town…
And with a little help from Dad, maneuvered her four year old self into a baby swing…
And got a few pushes from a little bro, all too eager to help…
And sang her own rendition of “Flag of America” – oh to have gotten it on tape. You can tell from the pic…it was a very somber moment…not to mention the ribbon from the hat was tied to the dog’s basket…
And the little man ate “taw-berries”
And then got thrown way too high in the air…
And got smothered in kisses from his big, strong Daddy…
Who…while all of this was going on…was busy grouting the bricks on the porch…
And then patiently accepted help from a little man, again, all too eager to help…and very interested in what his Daddy was doing...
And then...after all of that...T fed and bathed both children and tucked them into bed...(so I could finish "the chair!") So...I think he gets the "Man of the Year" award! Thanks, babe!
Happy Weekend to You!
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The toss in the air and the fact that he was so helpful had me teary-eyed. We are both truly blessed sister. Wasn't salvation enough? God gave us wonderful husbands too!
ReplyDeleteLove the chair. Would love to have a cowhide to play around with...I have several ideas in mind. Would love to know how to get one myself...
ReplyDeleteI am all about rustic and fancy. In fact, it's my decorating style of choice. :)
Will try the soup recipe. Enjoyed catching up with your life. I am not blogging as much so I can try to get some more done during the day, I miss reading more frequently!
J- I love that chair. You did such a great job!! Your family is precious and I only wish that we lived closer! I love all your ideas and encouragement on your blog. It is refreshing! Love to you- Melanie
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful job you did--the chair looks great! And MW is TOO precious on the dog's back!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this post! MW on the dog cracks me up and I loved all of the pictures. Little man still has some gorgeous locks, but I did notice how much longer they were in an earlier post. Our sweet little boys. Maybe we should vow not to get their hair cut for 6 months and see what happens :)
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