BLACK - A Prim Gal's Favorite Color!

I took advantage of nap time today that is for sure. My DH was home so while the kids were down for naps he listened for them and I snuck out to the garage to do some painting, sanding and staining. I was able to get things finished up tonight and it feels great that I was able to do so. If you remember on my previous post...... I had that breadbox/hide-all box that I bought at the Goodwill store for $2.99. Well, I painted it black and then gave it a sanding job to make it look more prim. Here is what it looks like now. So, what do you think? It ended up looking pretty good - don't ya think?

Here is the inside of it. Big enough for my DH's cell phone, wallet, watch, sunglasses, car keys and whatever else he digs out of his pockets. Don't ya think? That should hopefully do the trick with hiding all his stuff that I am tired of seeing - right? I am just hoping it takes the wear and tear off my good Amish built cupboard.
I guess I was in the mood for some black today because I ended up painting this little shelf the same color as everything else........ BLACK! I thought that it would look best black especially since I have an old spice rack turned bowl rack on the other side of the door that is black too. Hopefully I like it when I get it hung up (lol). I will post pics of everything once it is up and decorated. Stay Tuned!!
Do you all remember this little peg rack that I bought months and months ago? Well, I painted it and never put stain on it, but found it today in under a whole bunch of other TS goodies that I bought awhile back. So, after I got it out, dusted it off then I decided to apply my stain. Here is what it looks like now and I will soon be decorating it as well.
Here is where I spent most of the afternoon and evening. Nothing fancy and just a cheap old way of setting up a make-do craft area, but it works for my needs. I have my grandpa's old saw horses in the garage and an old piece of plywood set across to give me a craft table. Definitely not as fancy as my dear friend Cindy's, but it will do for now. I am going to try my hand at making a paper towel holder tomorrow. I currently have my paper towels on my countertop on a black wrought iron holder, but I kinda wanted to hang them up so wish my luck in creating something myself. Hmmm, could be quite interesting without a tutorial from someone (lol). I guess I just have to try to be creative and if it doesn't work then I just chuck it up to me needing a tutorial from someone creative. I will keep you posted on my paper towel holder.
Well, I better run for now and see if I am able to hang anything and start decorating or perhaps I will just wait til tomorrow. Let's see how much energy I have which I am sure isn't much at 9:30 at night. Hope you all are having a wonderful week!!