Jameson Turns 2... Photo Session at Heron Creek Forest Preserve

 

 

 

My Spray Paint Obsession

I have a current obsession and it's called SPRAY PAINT!

I had a some chairs that I wanted to paint for my kitchen but was unsure of the technique I wanted to use. I recently used Chalk Paint that everyone in the vintage/refurbishing/resale world is raving about. I must say I was a bit disappointed.  I knew I didn't want to go that route. After asking around a bit and considering my options, I decided to go with the ultra-simple and honestly a bit white-trash technique... Spray paint them. I was a little nervous but knew I had very little invested in my chairs. I discussed with the paint guy at Ace Hardware and decided to be even more "ballsy" and get a primer/paint mix! Crazy... I know! ;-)


I LOVE how they turned out!!!! FAST, EASY, and GORGEOUS!!! Off to search for my next spray paint project!







Before



My helper

Ta-da!

The chairs at the kids' table.  Can't remember if I posted about this chalkboard table??? The kids love it!


I've been looking for the perfect desk chair for our kitchen nook.  I wanted a chair that had a cushion I could recover and an interesting shape I could paint. My mom gave me the perfect chair she found for $6 at an antique store. LOVE. 

Back BEFORE

Front BEFORE

 

AFTER: I LOVE THIS CHAIR!!! The cushion turned out great too!!  

 

Other Side of the Camera...

I can say without a doubt, I prefer being behind the camera rather than in front of the camera.  From wardrobe obsessing to keeping the kids clean stressing, I can admit that I am so glad we only do this once a year!

We met our longtime photographer at an awesome farm in Schaumburg for a unique photo session! I got lots of cool ideas and she even gave me a few "pointers." 

Here are a few of my favs.... Mya was a great model as usual, Luke was surprisingly VERY cooperative and Matt was as handsome as ever! Love my family.

*** Business Plug... Now that it's nice out again, I am free to take family pics! I am CHEAP and easy! ;-) Spread the word!

Off to Cali...

Crickets....

Anyone still read this blog?

It's been forever since I've blogged. I just haven't really been feeling it. But, today we spent the morning with my brother and sister-in laws and nephew. They are off to start a new adventure in California in just a few weeks. We decided to get together for one last "hoorah" before they leave!

We met them on Northerly Island for a nature 'festival'. The kids were able to run around, catch butterflies (ummm... or beer bottles???), rock climb, hold tadpoles, and more! Then we headed to Taylor Street for some YUMMY italian beef sandwiches and Marios Italian Ice!!!

We love Eric, Amy, and Quentin! We will miss them a ton... but will see them soon!