Throw Back Thursday: Popcorn and Candy Party

An email came out today asking for help during Teacher Appreciation at my kids school.  They ask people to sign up for a day and shower the teachers with goodies in the lounge.  You can do it however you'd like - bagel breakfast, chips and dips, salty and sweet for example. 

This got me to remembering when I volunteered to do a day a few years ago.  In did Popcorn and Candy.  Go HERE to read all about it.  Here are some pictures from the day.

It was a TON of fun...but I also put a TON of work into it.  I wasn't running a business back then and had a little more time to do all of that.  I'd like to do it again this year - any ideas?  I just know myself - I can't do it just a little bit.  I have to go all out with decorations and all.  Hmmmm....

'Tis The Season

It's that time of year again...busy, busy, busy while feeling awful, awful, awful from allergies!  Uggghhh....

I don't know about where you live, but when I walk out to my car these days it is COVERED top to bottom in yellow dust.  No wonder my throat is scratchy, nose is either running or stopped up, and eyes are watering!  So what is about the worst thing you can do in that situation? Be outside...right?  Well guess what I get to do a lot of?  But when they are so cute...what choice do you have?

This guy started his season this past weekend and they won!!  It's his first season of machine pitch after one season of t-ball.

It's SO fun to watch them play!  They're so little but then they walk up to the plate and kick at it like they see the Pro's do and it just melts your heart - even while you're having a sneezing attack!

This one starts her softball season this weekend!

Luckily, I have one whose activities are mainly inside ones!!  She taught herself to play the Downton Abby song!  I love listening to her practice!  She will be starting the bassoon in the school band next year.  Now THAT should be interesting! Haha!!

Coming Soon!! Beautiful Painted Sideboard

I can't wait to get this baby out to the Antique Gallery in Mesquite!  Just a few finishing touches and it will be ready!

Here is a before picture. It is an American Drew sideboard that I bought it on a Facebook Neighborhood Yard-sale group.  Don't you LOVE those?  The girl who I bought it from actually knew a few friends of mine.  I feel a lot safer buying things this way versus Craigslist.  Although, you have to be just as careful and smart no matter which you use!

I painted it in Alamo White Chalk Acrylic Paint all over.  Then I painted the drawers and top with Buffalo Brown Chalk Acrylic Paint. Next, I mixed Hazelnut ReVax, Black ReVax and Brown Bronze Shimmer together and painted that over the Buffalo Brown.  This not only protects it but gives the top some depth and shimmer.  I just love the way it turned out!

I painted the handles with a base of Cali Taupe Chalk Acrylic Paint and then added a touch of Vibrant Gold mixed with Hazelnut ReVax.