What's Happening At TJN....

There are so many projects going on around here lately, and I've been sort of MIA. I thought I would give you a peek at what I'm currently working on -- in my free time.

I've been trying hard to finish this ONE dresser (that's been sitting around for a month)...and every time I plan on getting it done, something comes up. Well, tonight I was "for sure" going to finish it. And then guess what happened? As I'm putting on the last of the knobs, I realize I'm two short! Wow what a tard!

But I think it's going to be fantastic. AND, it's already sold.

Of course I found this and another tall matching dresser on craigslist (for a steal). Some people just need to get stuff out of their garage! The tall dresser that came with it is in my craft room. Would you believe that one isn't finished either??

I've also been working on these chicken wire frames. I've got a few people that want them. I've got the one hanging by my back door at my house and everyone that comes over wants one! If I keep giving them away...I'll never make my money back!

Tonight, I don't know what my problem was. But I cut three different lengths out of this wire to fit into that frame and EVERY SINGLE ONE was too small.

Maybe today just wasn't meant for crafts.
But hopefully next week that dresser will be done and I can start on the one in my craft room. 

xoxoxoxo

Jessica

DIY Wedding Invitation Ideas - A Start To Wedding Planning

I've been wanting to do a post on wedding stuff for two weeks now. I've found there is so much information and ideas....almost too much for my brain to handle. I spend more time looking through ideas than anything. But I'm locking down now....

**Side Note:  Everything is going to be DIY. And the more junkie/vintage/rustic, the better. Wedding planning is going to fit in perfectly at TJN. There may even be some furniture redoing going on for the occasion!**

I'm not sure where the "right" place is to start. But I feel like I should be starting with the invitations. The quicker I get these babies going, the less worrying will be done. Here are some ideas that I just love. 

Sweet Invitation Co

 Style Me Pretty

 Pixels and Creme

 Weddingbee

Letterpress by Ladyfingers

Are you getting an old western feel here??? Almost circus like too. Reminds me of Water For Elephants....

Sometimes it takes putting it all in front of you to get the perspective you've been looking for. Now I can see where my mind is going with this. 

xoxoxoxoxo

Jessica....

Old Storage Trunk Redo

This month has been a crazy busy month around our house. Between work and school, it’s all I can do to fit in “normal” time for myself and with the family. Not to mention, we were supposed to close on our house yesterday and….well….that didn't happen. It’s been one thing after the other!

I was super excited to share photos of our new house with all of you today too. But it looks like we are closing on April 12th now. Sooooo…..we’ll have to continue to wait. I tell you one thing, I hope everything goes smoothly with closing now because I do NOT want to go through this again with another house. I give total props to realtors because I would be in the nut house if I did real estate for a living!

Anyhow, onto the real reason for this post. My old trunk redo! It’s been my mission to find a nice coffee table for our living room.  I found the perfect piece while surfing Craigslist a couple weeks ago.  Turns out it wasn't a coffee table at all….

This trunk wasn’t so pretty from the start. In fact, it took me two weeks of pondering how to bring it back to life before I did anything with it. It was THAT bad.

I’ll spare you the pictures of the inside. But visualize old wallpaper lining and mold…

The outside wasn’t too bad. But you’ll notice that there are parts missing. I immediately knew what to do with that large hole at the top…

I put a door knob on (actually D did, but what's the difference right? lol) and she was good to go. The knob is my favorite part of this trunk now. Isn’t it great?

I was going to distress this into an antiqued look, but after applying the paint and adding the door knob, I really liked how it looked as-is. What do you think?

The side pulls were in good condition and I liked how they brought out a slightly rustic feel, so I left them original.

And there you have it. We have a unique “new” piece to show off in our living room. The best part? I was able to score the trunk on Craigslist for only $15.

So what went into this piece?

Anne Sloan Paint in Pure White

Home Depot Clear Door Knob

Minwax Polycrylic Clear Coat

Linking to these parties….
Funky Junk Interiors - It's Overflowing - Too Much Time On My Hands - Coastal Charm
CRAFT - Mod Vintage Life - Between Naps On The Porch - Alderberry Hill - Lolly Jane
Cutesy Crafts - Elizabeth & Co - Savy Southern Style - Primp - Someday Crafts
Seven Thirty Three - Fluster Buster - The Shabby Creek Cottage - The Crafty Blog Stalker
The Shabby Nest - 504 Main - Miss Mustard Seed - French Country Cottage
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating - My Romantic Home - Whipperberry - I Heart Nap Time
DIY Showoff - Nifty Thrifty Things - Flamingo Toes - Sumo's Sweet Stuff

1930’s Chair Redo {In ASCP} – Before & After

In my opinion, older furniture is by far the best – ever. Take this 30’s style chair that I redid in Anne Sloan Chalk Paint last weekend.  Isn’t it the coolest thing since sliced bread???  I think so! 

But here’s my issue -- once I put the ASCP and coffee bean sack on it – I fell in love. The kind of love that will always get in the way of selling any of the furniture I redo. This could be a problem….

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Yes…that’s part of a coffee bean sack right there on that seat!  It looks like it was meant to be there.  Wouldn’t you agree?

 

I’m sure this little chair will make someone else very happy. So I shouldn’t be selfish :) Right?

Oh…and in case you were wondering, here are the before pictures.

You can tell this thing was pretty well used over the years. And over the past year has been a catchall for my fiancés socks. lol.

 

Aww….all better! And no more socks!

And I’m glad I finally got to use some of the gazillion coffee sacks I bought awhile back. lol.

Cheers!!!

oh and psst…I’m linking to these parties :)
Funky Junk Interiors - I Heart Nap Time - Coastal Charm
C.R.A.F.T. - Liz Marie Blog - French Country Cottage
Finding Fabulous - Chic on a Shoestring Decorating