Sewing Sewing Sewing

In have recently been inspired to sew. My latest project was this room redo.

Most of my inspiration came from The Nester. She is amazing and if she can do it, then I was willing to try too. I think it came out OK. I made the comforter, bed skirt, pillow cases and curtain panel. I also confess to using Velcro. And would like to proclaim that I didn't have to use the hot glue gun once! (I was tempted!)I would like to make a few more pillows, but I am not sure which material to use. or maybe I should buy some different coordinating fabrics. All input is welcome!

Please let me know what you think.

Yes, I changed my faucet sprayer

I lived with a black spray faucet for a whole year. I am sure there are stronger women out there than me, but after a year I could not tolerate mix matched sink fixtures any longer. I had to break free from the bondage and replace that old black lime deposited faucet sprayer! Oh and it was easy and cheep to replace. Observe the sleek, stainless steel beauty before your eyes. See the little sparkle, how it demands respect in the kitchen. Oh, I get goose bumps just thinking about it's loveliness!
So, here is how you too can have a stainless steel statue in your kitchen. Go to Home Depot pick out the 8 dollar replacement sprayer. Gentle place it in your green friendly shopping bag. Buckle it in your car, of course in the backseat where it's safer, drive very carefully back on base, don't tell the guards because they may want to do a vehicle inspection by the authority of the base commander. After you get it home, read the instructions and install it. Then say your goodbyes and have a proper burial for the former sprayer, who did serve you well but needed replaced.
DancoFaucet Spray Head - Chrome
Model 88760
http://www.homedpot.com/
So there you have it, 8 bucks that's all it cost to replace that black sprayer. If you are really cheap like me, you'll save the old sprayer because I intend to switch them back when we move again. Happy dish washing!

The worst and best bed

When we were getting married I set up to find a practical mattress. I didn't want to spend a ridiculous amount of money and my husband wanted a firm mattress. I thought I had hit the jack pot, the BX was having a mattress sale.......hindsight I know why. It must be Papa Bears mattress because it was too hard. Recommendation: if you want a hard mattress buy the Sealy Posturepedic Taft Cushion firm.

So, after too many back aches my hubby decided we couldn't tolerate this pain any longer. He was a real hunter providing for the family on this one. He went out hunted down the best mattress he could find, shot it, and brought it home. Okay, really he searched the Internet, found a military discount, clicked on "buy" and we got free shipping. He's my hero!

This lovely addition to our home is the...wait get a pen to write it all down. The king size Sealy Posturepedic Body Focus Midnight Haze Ultra Plush Box Top Made in the USA baby!

I now sleep like Goldielocks in baby bears bed, it's just right! However, if you come to my house I will offer you the guest bedroom with Papa bears mattress.

Here it is disguised as a Mama bears bed. We did try to make it better by adding a feather bed and egg crate mattress cover. But, honestly underneath all that fluff is still a rock hard mattress. Sweet dreams.

My tiled back splash

Welcome to the kitchen! The heart of the home and definitely were I spend too much time. I wanted to show you the typical base house kitchen set up. Most are like this some are slightly bigger where you could place a kitchen table, and others are just big enough to be called a galley kitchen, like mine. When looking at the blank surface in fount of me ,I really wanted a smooth tiled back splash. I priced sticky pull off tile at Home Depot, but it just seems too permanent. I was afraid when removing the sticky tile it would just tear up the drywall. I finally decided just to paint tiles so it appears I have a back splash. The end result is a slightly imperfect paint job. It took me 2 days of lying on the counter attempting to fill in little squares that I traced onto the wall and then filled in with a 1/2 inch paint brush. Yes, it was hard and extremely tedious but, I love how it turned out.
Also, check out how I have mistreated my stove. I placed a cast iron grill on top of the gas burners. Not so sure this is fire code approved, but I can whip up a warm sandwich in minutes and I think my stove looks fancier this way. I might just be delusional and really my stove looks silly, either way I love being able to turn on my stove top grill.
Here is a more cohesive look at the kitchen. Yes, it is small but it works. I have known girlfriends who have added a small island. It was adorable, but really limited your space. I tired to get my husband to agree to an island from Sutherland's, but he was right, the space is really too small and for us it just wouldn't work. I also have a strange compelling desire to hang a pot rack from the ceiling. I am pretty sure if I attempt it I be frustrated. I fear it'll look cluttery and then if you have a pot rack hanging from the ceiling don't you need an island underneath it? I think this is a circular argument with myself....kinda like if you give a Mouse a Cookie...

Here is a close up so you can inspect my faux tile job! I've seen other faux painting techniques, like sponge and the linen look, used where the back splash goes. Also, just a bright color to accent the kitchen is in good taste. But, my personal favorite has been faux painted tile. So don't get hung up thinking you have to tile a back splash, a little paint can trick the eye and your house guests into thinking you tiled.