~for sale~ Black Toddler Bed $65

SOLD!!!

 This darling toddler bed was painted black, sanded and distressed, stained and given several coats of

polyurethane for added protection.  I also added some cute moulding to give it an updated look!

*Before*

 *After*

If interested please email me... aprilfrancom@hotmail.com

Thanks!

Linking To:  Stephanie @ Under the Table & Dreaming's Sunday Showcase Party

~fixed~

This is what I was up to yesterday...



(please overlook the messy laundry room!!!)

Unfortunately my washer decided to give out over the weekend.  I went against my husband's strong wishes to call a repair guy and just let him "deal with it".  Instead,  I FIXED IT!!! 

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER AND STRENGTH OF A WOMAN!!!!

I found http://www.appliancepartspros.com/ , ordered the new part and then watched the short video explaining how to fix it...that's it, easy as pie!

I have definitely learned, now that there is a mountain of laundry to do today, that my WASHER is the only appliance I cannot live without!

Have a great day

~updated antique~

This gorgeous antique is one I just recently redid for my neighbor... sorry it's not for sale :(

I Just Love It!

It was painted antique white and then sanded, distressed and polyurethaned.

*Before*

                                                                      

 *After*

Linking To:  Stephanie @ Under the Table & Dreaming's Sunday Showcase Party

~for sale~ $450 for the set

SOLD!!!!!  Thank You!
I'm kind of going backwards here....

Long story short, I single handily destroyed my now 5th cell phone and our digital camera all in one weekend with a sippy cup of milk!

Me + any kind of electronics + liquid = TOTAL DISASTER!!!

So, I have lost quite a few "before" pictures of the projects I have been working on this summer but this cute furniture set is one I was luckily able to recover....

There are other pieces I have finished way before this but, I am going to go ahead and start with this one.

*Before*

(I apparently don't have a before of the armoire) :(

*After*

This will be SOLD AS A SET ONLY for $450

It was painted Heirloom White, sanded, distressed, glazed and given several coats of polyurethane for added protection. Damask paper was added to the armoire doors and toy chest. Also, beadboard was added to the back of the armoire and a cute wooded applique was added to the bed. Finally, darling glass knobs were added to update the pieces. Message me if you are interested. Thanks!

Linking To:  Stephanie @ Under the Table & Dreaming's Sunday Showcase Party

~update...~

I've been meaning to get around to this post for several months now (I sure hope I remember how to do this!)... I am very happy to report that life is going extremely well for me and my family!!

Just a quick overview as to what we have been up to over the last 9 months (WOW!!)...

As I last posted in October, my husband and I did actually separate for a total of 9 weeks. That was a very difficult and challenging time. I honestly did not think I was going to make it through so much stress and uncertainty but, I am elated to report that we are back together and fully committed to our marriage and family! Honestly, if it wasn't for my faith, family, marriage counseling, incredible neighbors and ward members, the power of prayer and most importantly the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ, I don't think I would have survived!!! I have definitely learned to lean on my Savior and his Atoning Sacrifice for strength, answers and for the ability to forgive.

Now that we are in such a wonderful place in our lives...it is now time to become an Eternal Family! We are in the process of preparing to be sealed for Time and All Eternity as a family in the Manti Temple...

I can't wait!

This summer has also been crazy, busy with 4 active boys!!

We have spent lots of time using our season passes at Lagoon (Utah amusement park)

We attended Stadium of Fire. Brad Paisley was AMAZING!!!

We have also spent a lot of time bike riding, hiking, swimming and much, much more...

And now that school is about to start, it's time for... WEST LAKE THUNDER FOOTBALL!!!

So, as you can see we have been pretty busy although, I have definitely found plenty of time to squeeze in lots of furniture refinishing too...I will post about those projects a little later.

I hope that everyone has had a fun, safe and eventful summer too...

Now, I had better get back to painting!

~stressed~

Well, I am finding myself in the throws of a divorce...unfortunately, I am not at all surprised by this, it should have happened years ago :(. So, at this time I am frantically looking for a job to help support my 4 kids. Preferably one I can do from home so I do not have to leave my 2 year old with a caregiver as well as go back to school full time. I have decided I finally need to get that degree I never received because I got married, had kids and supported him for the past decade. Oh well!!!

To say I am stressed is a complete understatement but we will make it. I truly have felt each and every prayer from my family and friends and know that my Heavenly Father has blessed me in many ways...thank you. The fact that I am FUNCTIONING is a true testament to that.

I will continue to keep this blog, as crafting and redoing furniture is a wonderful creative outlet for me. I'm just not sure how often I will post. Who knows, I may actually find I have more time when my stress level subsides :).

Anyhow, thank you and if anyone happens to know of a great job opportunity, please send it my way!

Thanks, April

~sorry~

I'm sorry, to all my wonderful followers, that I have been seriously neglecting this blog. Sadly enough, there have been and still are some very important family matters to tend to at this time. Therefore, I will be taking a break for awhile. Thank you for understanding...April