New patio table on old base

I often see table bases for free at actions, sales, garage sale, or just out on the curb.  The wind is famous for grabbing them and taking them for a ride leaving ONLY the base.  What can you do with just the base?????

MAKE A NEW TABLE OF COURSE!!!!!

We recently built a low deck (or wooden patio) outback.  I LOVE how it turned out and was excited to have some friends over.   

Moments before our friends showed up I was putting the umbrella in the old glass table and somehow I managed to shatter the whole thing.  Glass was everywhere!!!!!  SUCH A MESS!!!!!!  The Hubs being the proactive guy he is got it all cleaned up and hauled glass and table base out to the junk pile. We had a wonderful evening with friends even though we ate with our plate in our lap!  :)  The following day was Mother’s Day and the Hubs had bought me new chairs to go with the table {so we could stop using the cheap plastic ones we had been using, see picture above}.  But now we had no table to use them with!  Go figure!!!  My wheels started turning.  I asked the hubs to bring back down the table base from the junk pile.  He was not super impressed by the idea but he did with a smile {ok maybe more of a growl and a grumble, not that I can blame him}.  His mood quickly improved when he realized we would have a new table in less than an hour and for FREE!  We used left over wood from the deck and the decorative privacy wall/windbreak we built.

The frame

Drilled holes through it so we could attach it later

Time to start cutting boards

Laid out the table top (top side down)

Cut support boards (make sure they line up with base)

Screw them all together

Attach base with more screws

Sand

Seal with Poly

DONE!!!!!

Overall this whole deck project was a fast and affordable one with a lot of impact.  The deck came together so quickly.  We started on Saturday morning around 9 and finished by 2 that afternoon.   We are now able to utilize an unused portion of the deck.  It was much needed.  We not have a shaded place out of the wind.  WIND. The wind is a huge issue so being nestled back in the corner solved that problem perfectly!!!

Here is the place before….

And the after….

We need to still plant some grass but it's SO MUCH BETTER!!!!

Mrs. Campbell the K-12 Art Teacher

I have been a bit preoccupied lately.  

I have been busy getting my resume updated 

and putting together my credential file. 

I had an interview Monday evening.  

Then last night I was offered the K-12 Art position.

I accepted!!! 

I am very excited!!!!

No Cook {Raw Milk} Ice Cream

We LOVE ice cream around here!!!!!

As soon as we started to milk "Susie Cow" we started making ice cream!

I've tried a few recipes and finally came up with this one and it is SOOOOOOO SIMPLE!!!

I use raw milk {cream}, which just means that it is not pasteurized.

We strain the milk when we bring it in and then put it in the fridge.  

It will separate and the cream rises to the top.

We ladle off the cream and put it in its own jar.
Once we have the cream separated we can make ice cream!!!!

You will see that I do not use eggs or cook the ice cream base, this allows me to make it quickly.  

Which is part of my "Suzi Home Faker" motto :)

AND...the cooking kills most of the beneficial bacteria and enzymes of the raw milk!!!

4 cups Cream
3/4 cups Sugar
2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract
Pink of Salt
Mix it all up in a bowl. 
Pour into an ice cream maker for about 40-45 min and its done!!!!
Eat immediately or put in the freezer for later.
You can also double or triple this recipe as needed!  
{this recipe could easily be make with store bough cream and it would also be delicious!}

This is "Susie Cow"

She make delicious milk, wiped cream, butter, AND ice cream.

***If you have any questions please feel free to ask.  I'll do my best to answer them. 

I am not an expert on raw milk.  I just do what I feel is right for my family!

new life to an old buffet

My mom had an old buffet hidden in a back room I had been eying it for years,  

I never had a place for it but I recently decided to to MAKE ROOM!!!!

My Mom and Dad surprised me and brought it down last weekend.

She is a beauty huh???? 

OK OK she is a bit rough,  a lot of years of wear and tear....

I first took my trusty radial sander and roughed up the finish.  

I then primed it.  I did a quick coat.

I knew I was going to give it a highly distressed finished 

so I was not super concerned with a perfect paint job.

Once I had it all painted I brought out my radial sander again and went to town.

I AM IN LOVE WITH HOW SHE TURNED OUT!!!!!! 

 

quite the change.....

Valentines for school and daycare

This year for Valentine’s Day the cowgirls are taking Valentines to preschool and Daycare. 

Here is what they are taking. 

I made tents out of regular printer paper and stapled the to snack bags.

We have 3 different ones.

Since they will each be taking some to daycare and my 5 year old is taking some to preschool. 

This is what the tags say…..

                                 

We gave a pie to her fabulous teacher!

mmmm...Villiage Pie Maker pies are AMAZING!!!!!

She really is a sweetie pie!!!!

We made red velvet white chocolate chip cookies for her 2 Assistant Teachers.

And lastly their daycare lady! 

I LOVE THIS ONE!!!!!

We are blessed with amazing teachers and daycare!!!!

 

I hope you have a wonderful Valentines Day!!!! 

cowboy boot redesign

Today I shared a cowboy boot redesign with the lovely ladies over at Housewives of Rural America

Head over and check out how I made these 

old thrift store cowboy boots into fashion forward western booties!

(I give step by step instructions)

Pretty sweet huh????

So now what do you wear with them?

ANYTHING!

They look adorable with leggings, jeggings, shorts, dresses and skirts.

They add a funky touch with a western flare to any outfit.

I wore them yesterday with jeans.  

Here is the outfit I put together.  

I can't wait to pair them with more fun outfits!!!!

Be sure to follow me on Instagram (@chores_chandeliers) to see other outfits I wear my booties with!

What would you pair these with???

Redford Ranch Style

The web seems to be over crowed with boutiques (some online only/some with store fronts).

I am always a little leery about ordering from them but I have found a REAL GEM!!!!

Redford Ranch Style

I originally came across Redford Ranch Style on facebook when I ordered the adorable leggings my 5 year old cowgirl wore in our Christmas pictures. 

The owner, Missy, is such a pleasure to work with!!!

She is down right amazing and her style is impeccable!!! 

She has the most fabulous ranch style.

To be honest I want to sit back, kick my boots up on her front porch, have a drink with her, 
while our FOUR redheads play, YES SHE HAS 2 ADORABLE REDHEADS ALSO!!!!
who am I kidding I want to raid her closet too

I recently won this cap through an Instagram contest that Redford Ranch Style hosted.

I LOOOOOVE IT!!!!

 Be sure to check out their website, facebook, and Instagram 
YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!