Job Assignment Part I

I told you I was on a small excursion a few days ago and I don't want too many days to get past before I get to gush over some fun things I found. A good friend of mine's mom has a hobby that has turned into a way of making some dough. Dream come true for most people. I am try try trying so hard to get her to start her own blog and I think she should name it Corner of the Circle. Her house is delicious. If I knew I was staying in town for longer than three months I would write it for her, for free, so people can know how fabulous she really is. She has some serious talent, a gift from God, and I love that she shares that with others. I also think its awesome that we can chat in person about some of our other favorite blogs. I wish she would know she could blow them out of the water, EASY!


She has become a bargain hunter for some great, unique, one of a kind pieces of furniture. It is decor too, not just furniture. The stuff she finds is glorious or maybe it is how she displays it. Either way she does a darn good job. She used to hold a sale twice a season from her home of the pieces she has either refinished or left completely untouched. Recently she has rented out her own space at an antique store in a cute little town. Time out. Major props to her on this courageous step. Its risky these days. Time In. In my own opinion it is,by far, the best space in the store. Let me give you a photo tour. 

I just love this little fan. If i had my own place I would have snatched it. I know anything I buy now has to be moved later so better leave this for someone else to enjoy. 

These are CUTE little apothecary jars with fun embellishments. Seriously so adorable. 

My favorite thing about Corner of the Circle is her sense of humor. I also love that she passed the funny gene to her daughter so I get a double dose. 

Here let me zoom so you can see what this darling couple has to say.

I sometimes surprise myself with my photography skills. Not that this is anything wonderful, but I love the phrase and the antique look it has with the fabric and frame. 

I don't know what it is about this little guy but he is awesome! 

Well shucks, that did not do it justice at all. Currently her garage has TONS of large pieces of furniture that I cannot wait to see them once she adds her touch. Oh, did I mention her awesome husband helps with some of the handiwork. Wait and see she is gonna have a smash hit blog someday. I just hope she lets me guest post. 

Also if you saw anything you couldn't live without email or comment me and I will see if its still available.

Thought for the day - Do what you love, love what you do! 

Cha Cha Changes - Open Heart Window

In honor of reaching one hundred post and feeling super lousy, I got a makeover. Actually, kind.hearted did, and is no more. Poof. We had some great times together, but we needed something drastic. Drastic as in chop eight inches of hair off and die it the polar opposite color. Virtually I did this.


This morning when I woke up I had absolutely zero intentions of changing anything blog related. All I had was a plan for a blog post I wanted to write. So here I am editing and playing around with some stuff and something different jumps in and takes over my little typing fingers. It was exactly what I have been patiently waiting for. 


I've been wanting a different blog title. A title that really captures what I write about. Originally, kind.heARTed was going to be about the crafts and projects and arty stuff I make. Over time though, I have had fun writing about so much more than just my crafts. I have been thinking about this name change for many weeks. Today on my job assignment I realized something I really love that sparked some name changing. Job assignment = the fun little excursion I had to go on for a post I want to write. 


Changes sparked by old vintage white windows.

I think they are great. I love them in their normal function. I love them as a new piece of wall art. I. love. them. This little love fest I had over some old paint chipped windows gave me my new title idea: Open Heart Window. 

I write with an open heart and try to share that as much as possible. I write my opinions and feelings that stem from my heart window. And then it all meshed together in beautiful harmony to Open Heart Window. Now each day on my own blog I get the glorious eye candy I enjoy so much of chipped paint and glass. Simultaneously, I get to document the view from my own window. 

Don't Be A Chicken

Or a rooster. Here is a fun project I worked on yesterday and today. I bought that cute rooster for two dollars at Goodwill. Yep, just two buckaroos.

 I transformed that into this little gem. I know it isn't real big and doesn't hold a ton of earrings, but it can hold a few of my favorites! 

Isn't it wonderful what just a little spray paint can do. 

Still chasing my dream one little project at a time.

Frappuccino Love

Hello followers! I would like to formally apologize for my last post. It only proved two things for me. The first was prove to me that I needed to get crafting on something, anything. The second was it made me go a day with chipped polish just to prove to myself I wasn't a lunatic.  

Here is the good stuff, the Frappuccino love. I love them. Go to morning drink over hot coffee. While I kept thinking each time I drank one, 'these little bottles are so adorable. I wish I could make something from them.' Well I made my wish come true and also feel a little bit better paying the price I do for something I can get double gratification from. 

I probably broke some crazy rule out there in the crafting world. I used two different brands of paint. Mainly because I could only find Frosted spray paint in one brand. Quick tidbit in case you are brave enough and want to create something from nothing and add a little spring touch to your home. If you don't want to use paint specifically for glass, you can first spray with Frosting. You can find the Frosting at Lowes and a small selection of paint color at Michaels. The frost acts as a base coat and then allows you to use any kind of paint on your glass. I chose Kyrlon in Hyacinth a pretty purple. I love this color. I did this with some clear soda bottles and they look great frosted without any color. Forgot the pictures of course. I have a feeling I will be spray painting lots of bottles in the future. Can you say wedding center pieces? Here is the finished product. I found this cute little crate at Michaels for 3.50 on clearance. Cheap, easy project. 

I'm going to look for artificial flowers this week sometime for just a smidge more awesomeness. I was just so excited I could not wait any longer to blog about something with substance. Phew I feel much better.

Lauren

There is no key to happiness. The door is always open.