September FFFC Geometric Design...Don't upholster, Paint!

Hello!!  I'm excited to show you my project for the The Fab Furniture Flippin' Contest!!  This months challenge was to create a geometric project.  I thought long and hard about what to do and came up empty.  This all changed when I came across a stained and out of date upholstered cane chair.  

I've always wanted to paint upholstery and this project was perfect.  Not only could I make it geometric, but I could try painting fabric!

My Adoption Story and Coming To Terms With My Story

I know this is the place I normally share my DIY projects, home design and makeovers, but today I'm doing something a little different.

I'm sure not many of you know, unless you follow me on Facebook,  that I'm adopted.  I was adopted by my parents from LA County adoptions when I was three days old.  I was lucky enough to have a family that wanted a child and was willing to open their home to a stranger's baby.  

When I was 6, my parents told me I was adopted.  Looking back, I can't remember what my reaction was.  I do know that ever since that day I fantasized about who my birth Mother was and why she would give me away. The fact that I am adopted has deeply affected me all through my life.  

From Ugly Cubby to Cool Storage

Hello!!!  It's that time of year....that dreaded back to school season.  I have to admit I really enjoyed my summer and I don't feel like school should have started in the middle of August.  Anyway, with school starting, my mind always goes to organization.  I have to make a confession....I'm not organized in any way shape or form.  It's not really in my DNA, but I really do try!