For the first time I find that I have space available in my home for decorating. I didn't know what to do with myself. I never had the opportunity to really express my sense of style before. And so I'm not exactly sure what my style is. I decided that it was time to experiment. It took me a couple of months to get it all together, but I think I have finally finished decorating my kitchen... or at least part of it... for now... until I decide if I like it or not.
So far I'm ok with it. I don't know that I love it, but for the price I like it (the price being free). I only used items I already had lying around. Funny thing is most of what I used had been sitting in boxes for years never touched. Like the Tandy sign, candles, and frames (that I painted to match). The item that I am most proud of is the flower wreath.
First I made the wreath out of vines from the forest behind our house.
Seriously, I pulled down some green vines, wrapped them up, and let it dry.
I was so excited that I went a little crazy filling our back yard with vines to make more.
This is the only one I thought to take a picture of while still green. It's not the one I used in the kitchen.
So after I made the wreath, I made paper flowers to decorate it with.
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Another important addition to our home is Matt's new grill!
So obviously it's not brand new, it's used. But for $20.00 what a deal! Thanks to my Dad for finding it on craigslist and buying it for Matt's birthday. We love it!! I fixed dinner with it just last night.
