Old Window Jewelry Holder

Today it got SO HOT 115 degrees hot. Ugh. I'm so over it. I didn't want to take the bambino out in it so we just stayed home and played :) He loves his jumper and today was no exception! I know people always tell me, but he really is the happiest baby. He smiles so much. Here's a taste.

Shane always laughs and thinks I'm obsessed with making things. The truth is I am haha :) I guess it's from being a mom and staying home with him. I mean don't get me wrong, I have always made things but now I think of new things daily. Today I made a jewelry holder with an old window. All you need is an old window, chicken wire and a few nails! That's it. 

If you're like me, you have TONS of jewelry stuffed in drawers and just scattered everywhere. This makes it so nice. Now I will be able to see all my earrings! Theres really only 2 steps.

Get the window ready how you want it. I chose to keep the old vintage feel and not repaint. I like the look :) I had to glue a piece back on but that was easy and you can't even tell.

Next all you do is nail the chicken wire in on the edge of the frame. 

Then VOILA! I just started putting my earrings on here but you will get the idea :)

Close up

I just love how the paint is weathered!

I LOVE making things. I am obsessed and proud of it ha!

I'm also going to make one with tree branches for necklaces soon. Excited about it. I'm ready to get all my jewelry organized once and for all. What are some of your favorite blogs with DIY projects? I'm always looking for new ways to get inspired...

Snugs n Love

JRo

Latest Happenings In The Robertson Household

Today has been cra cra as I like to call it. It's 112 degrees outside so I can't play with P outside or really even take him out in this heat. He woke up at 9:45 and hasn't slept since. We have played with a million toys and all we want to do is go to the pool but it's just too hot! I started a new page on Facebook for my clothing line Vintage Couture! Check it out HERE!! "Like" my page because I will be having great giveaways SOON!!

Sunday was Presley's first time in the nursery at church. I was SO nervous and not because I was afraid he would be neglected just because Shane and I are the one's that know how to make him stop crying etc... I checked on him twice. The first time he was playing with a nice girl in the nursery. The second he was being rocked. When we went to get him he was asleep in a swing :) The best part was that when the girl (don't know her name) went to get him, she had put a bear in the swing with him!!!! That little act made me feel SO good. I knew that they really cared and I felt at ease. I love our church MUCHO! I also bought my ticket to the Guts Girls Brunch today and can't wait!!

Yesterday was my hubby's birthday! I made Presley a shirt and we went to his office to deliver the balloons P picked out :) One has Elmo on it and another one has Mickey. We went to Shane's parents on Sunday to celebrate his birthday and had a great time! Yesterday we went to dinner with my parents and we went to Blue Rose Cafe. It's a great restaurant and I love that you get to take your cup home! It's the little things...

Here's a few pics from the day!

Last night when we were getting ready to put P to bed, Shane started singing to him. P LOVES it and it's like he goes into his own little world. This is his face ALWAYS.

Snugs n Love

DIY Project: Framed Chalkboard and a Cute Timeout Chair!!!!

Yes, I realize Presley is only 5 1/2 months old BUT I found the CUTEST DIY project when I was browsing a trading post in Jenks. It's a framed chalkboard and I fell in love. Talk about easy! I used a vintage looking frame and got a hard backing from Hobby Lobby ($3.00) and used chalkboard vinyl (also from Hob Lob $7.99). The vinyl will make several chalkboards! I simply peeled the backing off the vinyl and stuck it to the backing. After it was applied I put the backing into the frame like usual and hot glued around the edges to make sure it was secure. I would have pictures of every step but it's SO EASY!!!!! I have it right outside P's door, so I can write down fun quotes, just that I love him, things we have to do each week etc...

I'm gonna be putting some other colorful frames around it so I'll post that when I'm done :) This is such an easy fun thing to do for any kiddo's room!!!

I love the frame!

I just wrote something real fast to show what it looks like, haha

So easy to make!

Since I am putting up pictures of it I'm also showing the HILARIOUS time-out chair we found. Just to be clear: I WILL NEVER USE THE HANDCUFFS ON P, it's an added touch to the jailhouse chair, lol. I also have no plans to use it, P is just too precious! I just think its SO hilariously cute!!! It's in the corner by the framed chalkboard.

I hope you enjoy this DIY project as much as I did!

Snugs n Love

From Milk to Squash?!?!?!

Last week on July 17th, 2011 Presley Trace Robertson had his first bite of REAL FOOD! okay, I don't always date things like that, haha BUT this is a HUGE deal! He's officially growing up before our eyes! Anyone that knows our family knows this is always a big deal. We have little "first bite" parties. Someone has the camera, someone is recording it and it's just a big deal. Here is some video of P Man the first time he ate! I made him squash with The Baby Bullet :)

Here's some of my favorite pics from the night :)

What's going on????

His concentration face :)

Yum!!!!!

The verdict?? He LOVED it! He figured it out pretty quick and now he has moved on to bananas and eats every bite. He wasn't the biggest fan of squash (although he ate it all)...but neither is mommy :)

I didn't know if making my own baby food would be easy or hard but it's so simple. I definitely suggest The Baby Bullet to any new mom! It comes with the cutest little serving jars too :)

DIY Project and a FUN weekend!

This weekend was full of FUN! Friday and Saturday I had a booth for my Vintage Couture kids clothing line! Everything is 65% off right now so be sure to take a look! Click Here to see the collection! It's amazing stuff for BOYS and Girls! You can't beat 65% OFF! A lot of sizes sell out when the season starts but it's worth checking!!

Today Presley went to his little friend Caden's 2nd BIRTHDAY! Caden is one of the sweetest little boys I know and Presley was so excited to go today, haha. Okay, okay he didn't totally understand but he did laugh a lot so he had fun :) Here is P putting his feet in the water at the indoor water park!

Heather, Caden's mom had a baby 5 DAYS ago for a wonderful couple who tried for years. She did the most amazing thing anyone could ever do! So she had a baby 5 days ago and the day after she was going out to eat and was back to normal. She's super woman. She even looks amazing ad it hasn't even been a week! Look at the adorable cake SHE MADE for his Birthday! "Caden's Cookie Jar" because he LOVES cookies. So cute!

I'm also starting a new DIY project. Do you have TONS of jewelry and you don't know what to do with it? If you're like me, mine is in bags, hanging in random places and really just scattered everywhere. I am going to make one of these!

I love the twig look! I'll post pics soon :)

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Snugs n Love

DIY Projects Galore!

Okay, call me crazy, but the other day I saw an estate sale sign and I had to follow...

Shane thinks I am crazy for liking yard sales. Sure, most of them are full of junk and a waste of time. BUT you never know what you will find. Example: This blog post!

I found 3 items and spent $5.00! I got an old ugly window and two really neat vinatge lanterns. They just needed to be dusted off, wasp nests taken out of the top and scrubbed a little. Best $3 purchase I've made in a long time.

Now for the real project. I always have tons of ideas running through my head and this one actually came to fruition! I bought an old window for $2, he was going to just throw it away if it didn't sell. I took it home and immediately started my project. The first thing I did was clean it and sand off the chipped old paint.

Next, I taped off the windows and used some paper I had (I didn't have any painter's tape handy)

After a little spray paint and peacock feathers I already had, the old window is now glamorous and has a new home!

VOILA!!!!

Presley Update:

He got his first scratch yesterday :( He did it in his sleep. Even though this momma keeps his nails short it still happened. BOO! I know it's no big deal, but everything that happens with him is a HUGE deal! Haha

Snugs n Love

Delish Lasagna Cups!

So yesterday I made Lasagna Cups! I tried a new recipe and boy am I glad I did. They were a huge hit and I promise you, DELISH! These are so easy to make and are packed with flavor. Kids will love these too. The wonton wrappers are a healthy alternative to regular noodles. They give the soft texture on the inside and have a crispy edge around them. They're my new fav thing to cook with now!

1 lb lean ground beef
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 of a carton of part skim ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
36 wonton wrappers (located in produce section by lettuce and there's enough in one package)
2 cups shredded cheese (I used italian and mozzarella on top!)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brown hamburger in a large skillet over medium high heat and drain. Add spaghetti sauce to remaining meat mixture and stir to combine.

In a large bowl, combine the ricotta the salt and pepper and stir to combine.

Coat a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray, and arrange a wonton wrapper in each cup.

Take  the ricotta mixture and divide it among the 12 cups (leaving some for the other 6 to make after these if you don't have two cupcake pans). After you place a teaspoon or so of the ricotta in the bottom, Top with half of the meat sauce, and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Place another wonton wrapper over the cheese, and repeat the layers by adding the remaining ricotta cheese, meat sauce, and top with shredded cheese.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the wonton wrappers are golden. Cool in the muffin tin for 5-10 minutes before serving.

ENJOY!!

Snugs n Love