Fabric Headboard - Redone with Tufting

I had no where to go and nothing to do this weekend, so I concocted up a plan to redo my headboard... I admit my first attempt turned up a bit lame. Thankfully it was my first try and the fabric was on clearance {therefore cheap}. This time I found a bedroom I wanted to more or less copy. While I don't have the option to paint or buy fancy pictures I do make the best with what I can find locally!

Here is where my idea came from: http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=2914

My bedroom before... And here is what my bedroom looks like now:

I found the black shaded lamps at Target for $16.99 each. The pillows are suede-like dark brown from Walmart. And yes even the black/dark brown aligator fabric for the headboard is from Walmart; it was under $30 for 2.5 yards and doesn't look cheap by any means.  I made my buttons using a button kit and using the same fabric as the headboard. I raised my headboard 14" by adding 2x4's and drilling them into each side of the back. This created a whole new dramatic & masculine look to the room.

I do love the grey/blue paint in the decorpad picture and will plan to add that to our room when we have a house. I also plan to make a couple pillows to tie in the brown/black look a bit more with some touches of color. This project is not done by any means, but will be a process..I just wanted to share!!

If I can do this, so can you! Seriously!

Check out Centsational Girl for this tutorial!

Yes, Those Are MY Children...

Tonight was the first night we all geared up and ready to visit our church's kids program. We had no idea what to expect, other than it would be great!

And it was..

right up until my kids were the ones storming the stage along with the singers & dancers! I was MORTIFIED! Never have I ever felt more embarrased in my life!

Here's how the scene played out:

We're all sitting in our seats amongst the crowd enjoying the singing and dancing from the well talented performers when my kids start to get ansy. I suggested they join the crowd of other children at the foot of the stage, Effy races on out and I'm stuck trying to squeeze past everyone (Superman was there, but was too infatuated with the singing/dancing to pay attention apparently) I called Keke to "find" her brother and stood next to another mom. I said "I just lost my son", she said "oh no, how old is he?", "Nearly three, I hope he doesn't go up on stage!" Just then she points to the stage "You mean like that one?" I see Keke up there, running! "OH NO.. That's MY Daughter!" Then I see Effy running up there too.. I try to make through the crowd to catch them at the side stage, but they turn and run for the other direction where finally the PASTOR catches them and pulls them down!!!!!! I shuffle myself through the crowd of kids again and finally reach them.. I am so embarrased and overwhelmed with what others are thinking!!

WHY ME?? WHY MY KIDS?? I seriously can't think of any other occasionn I have ever been so embarrased before. My kids running around on a stage during performance like it was some kind of game!! The only thing that makes this even the slightest bit comfortable is that they were together... never mind that doesn't help.

And what was Superman doing this whole time.. sitting back laughing it up!

While I really want to go back because this is exactly what we need in our life.. I can't help but not want to for fear that others will snicker and laugh when they see us..

Project 365- Day 8- Superman and Me

Most of you know a bit about me, a lot about my kids and hardly much about my man. Let me tell you that he is an awesome man and I love him very much! Sure, he gets on my nerves, probably as much as I get on his {well..maybe}, but nevertheless we are ONE and I am thankful for him!

So in honor of my Project 365 I decided it would be best to take a picture of the one that gives us the name Fontana and the one that makes all this possible.. he is my superman... drum roll please...

*Oh & by the way.. I got my workout in during nap time & Keke joined me..tomorrow I think I will try to record her as she is really funny to work out with!

Project 365- Day 7- "I'm Cool Like That"

We had a lot of fun dressing up and posing with sunglasses..I wish I could show you my daycare kid, he is really adorable and LOVED wearing his glasses! but, here is a pretty funny/cute one of My Keke Boo!

She's pretty convincing huh?! Lol, this took some convincing.. too bad she didn't have her princess tattoo's on!

Project 365- Day 6- The Shred

Today marks day 6 of Project 365 on Fontanafam.com and for today's picture I decided to take one of myself as part motivation, honesty, and hopefully some personal pressure!!!

Talk about being humbled.. I am ready to destroy and break down these walls I have put up before myself. I am ready to face the pain of working out and getting sweaty {ewwww}. I know I have made promises to myself a thousand times over and over again and right now the only thing that is keeping me in line this time is the HOPE of a healthier tomorrow! I want my family to see my example and be inspired to do the same. I am someone that has NEVER been athletic or sporty, I don't want to join a gym or program. I simply want to exercise and eat right, this will be enough for me.. cause quite honestly those muscle girls are not my style {sorry, just MY opinion}.

Let's talk perspecitve:

• Heard that saying "It takes WILL POWER?" - I will NOT rely on my will power, but on the commitment I make to myself and to my family.

• Eat Right & Exercise - baby steps people! I already do eat right MOST of the time, the times I don't are when I have made a batch of cookies for everyone to enjoy {only I end up eating 90% of them}. I have fasted 40+ days from sweets and know I can do this again, so I will start this as well as the SHRED.

• Find people who are commited and motivated! They will encourage me {or you} to stay on track.One such person is Amber over at {aefilkins}. If you are interested in joining me or Amber or whomever, then get on board!

Just one more reason & personal advice:
ME: "Let's face it Lainey- you're not getting any younger and the older you get the harder this losing weight thing will be AND you've got a long way to go!"
MYSELF: "It is ok to make mistakes and have sets backs, don't set yourself up to fail or fall hard, don't be afraid to pick yourself up again and keep going.. it's ok"
I: "You're not alone, You can do this, I will be proud of you!"

YOU: please leave a L♥VE C♥MMENT

Project 365- Day 5- "I'm all Geek"

Today is day # 5 and this ONE picture pretty much sums up why I keep getting kicked off MY laptop!

Yes, that's right! My {almost} 3 year old is possessed by Starfall.com...

hopefully it's teaching him something important ;)

Friend Makin Mondays - Favorite Christmas Pictures

Happy FMM!!!

 I know I've already posted.. and with all this time off I'm a bit obsessed with posting and reading up on other blogs. And since I haven't posted pic's from Christmas I thought this would be a GREAT opportunity to join in on the fun! So here ya go!

Effy obssesively playing with all Thomas the Train stuff, he didn't come out of his room till 10:30 for breakfast!

Keke set up with her new doll house and Barbie.. I'm pretty sure she doesn't fit but that's ok!

The last time we will see this 4 foot tree since I picked up a 7 footer on sale for $24!!!!