I Am Happy To Report

Well, I am happy to report that I think I am FINALLY out of my funk that I have been in since we got back from the beach. Things have been crazy, my parents are still trying to sell their condo that has been up for sale for 3 years and I guess you could say that there are times that I just wish that they were closer. I am especially close with my Mom and I miss her terribly. Not only is she a great Mom, but a wonderful friend too and I am just praying that they get moved back here soon so I can spend more time with them. I don't know about you, but there is nothing better then hanging out with a friend that has the same interests as you. It can be that you both love shopping for primitives or that you both totally adore your children........just basically anything. Well, my Mom and I have so much in common. We love some of the same things, we are like two peas in a pod and quite simply......we just love spending time together. I told my husband the other night that sometimes I feel like she is a twin of mine because we are so much alike. God definitely made me out of the same mold as my Mom. The good news is that they had a couple come and look at their condo on Wednesday and they love it, but want to think about it over the weekend before they decide. I am so hoping that they decide to go with my parents condo. If I could afford it then I would definitely be buying if I were looking (lol). It overlooks a beautiful golf course and everything about it is beautiful. I personally would think they were crazy if they didn't want it. Anyway, I will keep you all posted on that.

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Do you remember this cute little candy holder that I received from Beth during her thrift store shopping giveaway? Well, I decided to use it as a bird feeder instead of a candy dish. The birds seem to really enjoy it and I thought it was a great idea for a bird feeder since I am trying to cut back on my sweets (lol). It was a little difficult to fill and I see now that the top is on crooked, but I guess the birds don't seem to mind. They have been going crazy over this thing and the nice thing is that it sets on the corner of my deck so I can peek out the back door and see the little birds just sitting there enjoying some food. Great idea - huh?

Well, for the much awaited news....... yep, this wood is for my kitchen countertops!! I am FINALLY going to get started on them tonight. We went to Lowe's last night and bought the wood. You can't beat new countertops for around $46.00. My FIL and MIL are coming over tonight. I offered to fix dinner since my FIL was going to help me so we are grilling out! Unfortunately, my FIL only has so many clamps so he will start the longer section of my countertops first which is the area by my kitchen sink. I was going to get a new kitchen sink, but I think I will stick with my stainless steel sink for now and get a new faucet. My Mom gave me this BEAUTIFUL gold faucet , but I think it is going to be too dressy for my kitchen. After looking at Lowe's last night, I found a brushed silver that I think will look just perfect for my kitchen. So, my FIL will take Liquid Nails and glue the boards together, clamp them and let them dry. Once they are dry then I will then sand the boards, stain them and then I will apply the polyurethane to them to make them have that smooth surface. I already went out and purchased some new cutting boards so everything will be cut and prepared on the cutting boards. I was worried about whether or not the countertops would be safe and sanitary, but if we prepare everything on the cutting boards then I am sure we will be fine. My MIL has been enjoying her wood countertops for awhile now and just loves them. I just can't wait. I am going to stain my wood the same color as my wood knobs on my cabinets and then I am going to work on my backsplash too. I will need something, but I am just not sure what. So, I will keep you posted on that too!! In the meantime........ enjoy taking a look at my boards and I will keep you all informed on the process.

Aren't they going to be beautiful after they are stained with my Walnut Stain?

I love the different colors of the wood and the knots in the wood are going to look so prim perfect!! OMGosh, I am getting so excited that I can barely control myself (lol). I wish I could get started now...... I am so NOT a patient person, but is there any prim patient person out there? If you are like me and many of my prim friends then you probably like to have it done like yesterday - right?
Well, until next time....... I hope you all have a WONDERFUL weekend.

Thanks for being patient with me while I was busy getting out of my funk!