Think Yellow...

This week has been a pretty good week for getting things done.  It feels like each week just gets better and better now that I'm done with school and we are settling into the house.

But back to getting things done this week :)

I had some time to redo a little desk my future mother-in-law gave me. It used to be my fiances when he was a boy. Now my daughter gets to have it. Other than a bunch of scribbles he did all over it, the desk is in great condition. The pulls are so awesome, I kept them as they are.

While I was doing the desk, I used the same yellow paint and coated the inside of these jelly jars I had on hand (here is where the multitasking comes in -- along with some drinks too). I love how they turned out.  They might just find their way into our wedding decor :) Wouldn't they be perfect with some cute white flowers?

Speaking of wedding decor. I'm trying to juggle doing the invites AND making the flowers right now. When I first got engaged I felt so overwhelmed with the thought of having to plan a wedding. Now that I'm actually doing it, I'm finding it's actually fun :) I love sitting on the couch with my family at night, making my flowers while they watch their shows. It's so relaxing.

More on the flowers later. I have some other things I'm going to try with them. I figure, I have a year to get it right...lol.

A midst all of this crafting, I found time to trim some hedges....

And take long bike rides with my daughter. This is a picture of the train tracks below a gigantic bridge we were on. It was her first time on the big bridge (not in a car) and sort of a big deal.

What have you done this week?

Peace!

xoxoxo
Jessica

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I Bought A Paint Sprayer {A Review}

A few weeks ago I purchased a new paint sprayer. We had several interior doors that we needed to paint and I knew the sprayer would do the job well. Plus I've been wanting to try a sprayer out on my furniture. So it was a win win situation.

I figured a gallon of paint would do all 8 interior doors we had. Especially because it's a paint/primer in one. And an expensive $34 per gallon paint. I was really wrong....

Well, as you can see there was a LOT of over-spray. I'm not sure if I was doing it wrong or what, but this stuff was all over the place. And god forbid the wind shift my way. 

It ended up getting all over me. ALL over me. And all over my yard. Oh, and I managed to get some on the house too!

The painting part was much quicker though, and I really like the way it covers without streak marks of a brush. BUT there are a couple of disadvantages in using a paint sprayer. 

For starters, that gallon of paint/primer only got me 4 doors into the project before I had to go buy another gallon. 

Second, the weather has to be just right to go outside to use the sprayer. I could never use it inside because of the over-spray. I've found that his has put several of my projects on hold, when I could have just painted inside by hand.

The doors did turn out really nice and we are happy with them. But I think the use of the sprayer is going to be limited to really large projects. 

 So, I'm back to painting with a brush lol. I would be interested to hear what others have to say about using a paint sprayer!

xoxoxo

Jessica

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....

A TV Stand (for Sale!!) and NEW HOUSE Sneak Peek

Some of you might remember this TV stand from my Teal & The Living Roaom Revel post waaaay back when I first started this blog. This TV stand made it through three years of apartment living and was always a conversation starter when we had company. Today.....she is for sale. 

If any of you are around the Southern Wisconsin area and interested....shoot me a message :)

Onto other business.

My current order of duty is......WEDDING PLANNING!!! And I have a feeling that the next year will be consumed by it.

For all of you wondering...we are getting married next July! I have no idea what I'm doing! But I do know that there will be many crafts to do - and post! - for the big day. TONS actually. I'm totally stoked!

And finally...

The HOUSE.  It isn't completely done yet, but there has been progress. I thought I would share a couple of photos.

Do you remember this kitchen?? 

Now....it's a bit toned down. We put in new appliances, painted and that's pretty much it! What do you think?

It's actually my favorite room in the house now.

I also wanted to give you a sneak peak into our bathroom. It's not 100% finished, but you get the idea.  I had done an inspiration post ..here...before we bought the house.  It didn't turn out anything like my inspirations...but the general idea is there.

It went from....well I have no idea what it was before. But now it's a rustic/modern blend.

And that's all I've got for today :)

xoxoxoxo

Jessica

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