What? It's September?!?!

I don't know where the time is going! It seems like it was just the beginning of August, and now September is almost gone. Things have been crazy around here. The hubs has been back and forth a lot with various trainings getting ready to deploy. I might be the worst wife ever for saying this, but I almost can't wait for him to leave! Honestly, I don't really mean it, it's no fun to be apart for months on end, but I have amazing girlfriends and we have a TON of projects planned!
Add that to the fact I leave to Colorado/Wyoming to meet my nephew a few days after he leaves, and I am one excited lady! I planned it that way. I deal with him leaving a lot better when I plan specific things that I've been wanting to do and save them for after he leaves. It also keeps my retail therapy urge in check. Or close to in check. There is no better cure for separation than shopping, redecorating and crafting. Oh, and wine. Lots and lots of wine nights with those girls.
So keep checking in, I have quite a few awesome things planned for the next 7 months!

Last week I finished a kid's picnic table (adjusted from an Ana White plan). If you haven't checked out her site, yet, you really should. So much of my inspiration comes from her, and the Shanty 2 Chic girls, Ashley and Whitney. They have a very similar style to me, and such great, budget friendly ideas.

Here's the picnic table... I just built it and didn't finish it. The woman I built it for is planning on painting it.

[9.6.2012]

And I whipped up this little silverware caddy for when we have BBQs. Our silverware is alway all over the place, so I thought this might help. It has little chalkboard tags too! It could also be a desk organizer or window box with flowers if I so choose at some point... This one was inspired by the ladies at Shanty 2 Chic. And yes, I know I'm obsessed with yellow. 

[9.6.2012]