From Beast to Prince – Wood Revival

I have a bathroom door and a front door to our home that look literally, well…….how do I put it to words – DiSgUsTiNg!  I’ve been thinking about how to make them look presentable without stripping the entire doors and re-varnishing.  LOVE PINTEREST!  I came across this bit of information today on how to make your disgusting wood change from the Beast to a Handsome Prince.  I know, the words seem strong but that is a great comparison as to how this stuff works.  Go HERE and HERE to read all about changing your ruined wood.  After reading the articles, I had to give it a try on my bathroom door that has been ruined over the years with lots of moisture.  So, I went to work mixing 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts oil (I used vegetable oil).  After mixing well, I rubbed a bad area of my door using a clean cloth.  I rubbed the area really good and then buffed it out so it did not have an oily feel to it.  Below is the before (Beast) and after (Handsome Prince) photos of parts of the door I tried this on.  Amazing, right!

    

I decided to go back and do another part of the door and took a picture so you could see one area not yet treated and the area below it that I treated.  I’m so excited to get the entire door done.  Much cheaper than stripping and re-varnishing.  My only concern is that I hope I don’t get a rancid smell from the oil in a few months.  Maybe the vinegar will aid in that.  Excited!

Is Spring Hiding Just Around The Corner?

Tell me what you think. Is Spring hiding just around the corner and I’m just not seeing it?…Or am I? Look at these pictures and see if you come to the same conclusion I came to. Do I dare get excited about what I think I’m seeing in my tree this morning? Look, look close! It looks like just parts of the tree, but yet…………………

Can you spot the beak, red breast, and tail of a robin? Is the theory of Ground Hog Day looking to be true? It has really been cold this winter with many days below zero and I’m sure looking forward to Spring. Oh please, let that be a Robin!

Easter Bunny Bait

I found a recipe for Easter Bunny Bait on this blog and just knew I had to make some to take to the women I visit teach.  It looks totally yummy and where it contains white chocolate instead of regular chocolate, it will fit the needs of all the women I visit teach.  One of the ladies I visit is basically allergic to regular chocolate so this will be perfect for her.  And, if she reads my blog before I go visiting teaching, she will know what she is getting – Ha!  Right now I’m thinking I will put it in zip-lock baggies and put a topper on the bag.  Just playing around with colors at this stage but I’ve made two bunny bait toppers, one with a purple polka-dot background and one with a green plaid background.  Once again……Hmmmmmm.  Choices?

St. Patrick’s Day - Pinch Proof Polish

I was browsing around Pinterest when I came upon a person who made a tag to put on green fingernail polish that stated: Anti-Pinch Polish.  I loved the idea and thought I would take some to school and let the staff (all women with the exception of the principal…I guess he could use it too.) use it, if needed, to ward off little pinching children fingers.  Instead of Anti-Pinch Polish, I labeled the tag I made “Pinch Proof Polish”.  After making my label, I went to Wal-Mart and purchased some Pure Ice, green fingernail polish.  Sorry kiddies…No Pinches For You!




After looking at the above card, I thought that maybe it needed to have a leprechaun on it so I made another one.  Haven’t decided on which card I will use.  Leprechaun, no leprechaun, hmmmm.




UPDATE:  Agh-h-h-h.....I just looked at the calendar and wouldn't you know it, St. Patrick's Day is on Sunday.  Go figure!