Bohemian Classic

I took a "what is your homestyle test" or something like that from HomeGoods recently and these were my results:

 

"Bohemian Classic

You have a refined sensibility and bring a sense of history and tradition into your decor. You appreciate how symmetrical arrangements and beautiful, well-crafted pieces create a solid foundation to a room. But you like to shake up this restraint with objects and accessories that express your personality and your love of other cultures. 

You value order. You feel happiest if your home is well organized. You understand that when your house is in order, your mind feels clearer.

 Rather than a lot of meaningless objects or overly-designed items, you are happier with a few well-placed things. Your home is your respite from a busy life. Try to avoid letting things into your home that you don't really love."

First of all, I've ALWAYS wanted to be called "Bohemian."  I don't think anyone in my real life would EVER call me that, but if this little quiz wants to,  I'm not going to argue.  ;) 

 

The "You value order.  You feel happiest if your home is well organized." made me laugh out loud. Because....... have you seen my refrigerator lately? 

 

 That's right.  I have a cleaning schedule.

 

No I'm not ocd about a clean house, ok maybe a little, but I wasn't always like this, I promise!  Ask my mom!  Ask my roommates in college!  But it's gotten worse as I've gotten older. Has anyone else had this happen?  

 

 So a chore chart helps me only do one thing of night instead of turning into a mad woman tornadoing through the house at 10pm because WHAT IF SOMEONE COMES OVER IN THE MORNING AND THE HOUSE ISN'T PERFECT?!

 

It helps me let go of things.  Well, all except one a night.  And for right now, that works. 

 

 Speaking of, it's wednesday and I have to fold the laundry now. ;)

 

Take the homegoods quiz for yourself here:  What's Your Style?

 

Caldwell Country

My friend Christine is awesome.  We experienced an amazing Coldplay concert together this summer.  (I promise to frame the tickets for you as promised soon.....)  

Well, she also shared with me her favorite bible verse...... and wanted a sign.....

She's from Caldwell, TX so I figured something classic country would suit her fancy.  I'm giving it to her tomorrow so we'll see. ;)

  I cut and nailed the back to mimick a barn door. 

It's a beautiful verse and I hope she likes it!

Little snippets of inspiration

White vases are all over pinterest lately.  Have you noticed?

Also pretty little entry ways...bookshelves and endless ideas for inspiration.

                                

I love the deer in the above photo.  Very Nells Hill's inspiration. 

Well I snapped the photos below as I was walking out of a family member's house lately.  It is an area that seperates the entry way and the dining room.     How adorable! 

 

I wish I had better photos...the countdown is on until the iphone5 is bought!

P.S. tomorrow is the first day of school.  wish us luck!!! :  )

Through the tunnel

I love books, words, writing, reading and everything in that category. 

Recently, I submitted a book review to an Austin magazine and it was published for the August edition.  I am beyond honored, elated and excited.   

Struggling through some things in the last few months I set some goals to really start doing things that I love.  One has been reading and writing more, along with a lot more of the painting, restoring and building.

So this feels like I have traveled through a long tunnel and made it to the other side. It's a small step, but one of many that I never could have imagined a few months ago. 

It's a new school year....if you're a student, a parent, teacher, or in the working world, set new goals for yourself.  Reach beyond yourself.  It's worth it.  You're worth it. 

More signs

Here are a few more signs I've made lately.  Most are from inspiration from friends with favorite songs, bible verses and sayings.  :)

All of these are for sale....as soon as get my etsy shop up and running, which will be in 2 days. For reals.   ;)

Name Board Galore

I did not make a pencil for myself.  I made a name board as I experimented with modge podge this summer.   (love the final result,  HATE modge podge with a passion, but willing to use it again.  Clearly not that passionate.)

Here ya go!

*Just like the pencils, I do make custom name boards.  Please email adrienneleigh83@gmail.com for details!

:)

Sharpened Pencils!

Teachers don't get pretty things.  We don't get big laptops with even bigger screens to sit at a nice big desk like some engineers I know of *cough cough*.   We don't get metal name plates outside our office door, (right now there's a name tag outside mine but it's the wrong teachers name, and we (who have the priviledge of being in a portable building) get the joy of sharing a washroom with 3rd graders.

le sigh..

This is not a complaining post, I promise. I LOVE my job and acknowledge all of those things come with the territory.

It's just emphasizing that the cool things teachers have in their rooms they make! and create! and buy from other teachers!

I saw a few teachers with these cools signs with their names on them in the shape of pencils last year and thought, hey I can do that!  So this summer I've been making pencils for lots of teacher friends!

If you want one just email me :) adrienneleigh83@gmail.com

And if my wonderful father in law ever ventures to this site, I'll have him send me the pic of the Aggie one I did for him because it was my favorite.  I also need a pic of my SIL because her's was awesome too.

:)

*If you know a teacher who would be interested in one of these adorable signs, let me know.  I custom make them and can specify colors, sizes, designs and prices (hint: they're cheap)*