29.6.11
office tour!
I cleaned up my office today and started snapping pics. Then I figured, why not share my happy place with all of you!? I spend 3/4 of my day in here, working away. I painted it a super bright turquoise for two reasons... One, because it's my favourite colour (duh!), and two, because it is a HAPPY colour! It's strange how colours can affect your mood isn't it? I wanted the room I spend the majority of my time in to be a HAPPY PLACE! I read somewhere that blue tones make you lose weight... not sure if that's the truth or not but if it is, all the more reason to paint in blues! This is my favourite room of the house! Enjoy my little photo tour and don't forget to enter my giveaway for a $25 shop credit!
26.6.11
Sunday, Lazy Sunday...
Dustin and I went to check out what was available at the garden center earlier. We found an awesome apple tree that grows four different kinds of apples... yes FOUR! I had never heard of this before, and didn't even know it was possible haha. We were set to bring it home but changed our minds as we were leaving. I'm kinda wishing we picked it up now... oh well!
After that, we visited this cute little consignment shop that is located in a super old log house that must be about 100 years old. It's the coolest location and when you walk inside you can just feel how old it is! Exposed wood beams, narrow staircase, a cricketty old wood floor. I love it!
Does anyone else remember those crazy little fluffy haired clowns?! That totally brought back some memories for me... I used to collect those when I was little!
We picked up a few other fun things, like a badminton net and "outdoor sport set" (lol) for our company next weekend. It is Canada Day after all you know ;) It's like our 4th of July.
On the way home I spotted a license plate that made me chuckle...
Perfect for a convertible!!! (although, I'm pretty sure the X with the S at the end makes it read as "rainsuck's" haha, but whatever floats your boat...).
Can I also just tell you how excited I am that Canada Post has been forced back to work!! WOOWOO!!! That means mail should be resuming tomorrow (edit: Tuesday), which means I can start shipping orders again and we can finally hear back about Dustin's immigration status! SO EXCITED!!!
How did you spend the weekend!?
xo
Dana
After that, we visited this cute little consignment shop that is located in a super old log house that must be about 100 years old. It's the coolest location and when you walk inside you can just feel how old it is! Exposed wood beams, narrow staircase, a cricketty old wood floor. I love it!
Does anyone else remember those crazy little fluffy haired clowns?! That totally brought back some memories for me... I used to collect those when I was little!
We picked up a few other fun things, like a badminton net and "outdoor sport set" (lol) for our company next weekend. It is Canada Day after all you know ;) It's like our 4th of July.
On the way home I spotted a license plate that made me chuckle...
Perfect for a convertible!!! (although, I'm pretty sure the X with the S at the end makes it read as "rainsuck's" haha, but whatever floats your boat...).
Can I also just tell you how excited I am that Canada Post has been forced back to work!! WOOWOO!!! That means mail should be resuming tomorrow (edit: Tuesday), which means I can start shipping orders again and we can finally hear back about Dustin's immigration status! SO EXCITED!!!
How did you spend the weekend!?
xo
Dana
Labels:
canada post,
gardening,
thrift,
weekend
23.6.11
A chair makeover...
This chair was in my family for as long as I can remember, and it was
always hideous. It had the ugliest forest green velvet make-do seat on
it, and was not even usable due to a broken frame. This picture was
taken after I furiously ripped off the old nasty seat, and spent about 2
hours fixing the frame so it was sturdy once again.
After sanding and painting, it needed a new seat. I grabbed whatever cushioning I could find, and created this one with some super cute fabric that was stolen from a wrap sweater I once created. Nail head studs were added to finish it all off.
This old chair now has a fresh outlook on life, and will last twice as long. Not only does it look cute and fit my decor, but I can actually SIT IN IT!
After sanding and painting, it needed a new seat. I grabbed whatever cushioning I could find, and created this one with some super cute fabric that was stolen from a wrap sweater I once created. Nail head studs were added to finish it all off.
This old chair now has a fresh outlook on life, and will last twice as long. Not only does it look cute and fit my decor, but I can actually SIT IN IT!
22.6.11
20.6.11
Dear Canada Post Union...
You are really making it hard to like you right now. I would always get excited about picking up the mail... mostly because I order a million things a week... but you just HAD to strike during one of the most important mail deliveries I've been waiting for.
You see, I've been waiting for this particular letter for almost three years now. It is the response from Immigration Canada regarding my fiance's permanent resident status. After all of the applications and the waiting... and re-doing lost applications... and more waiting... I finally got notice that they had reached a decision and would be mailing me that decision earlier this month.
Well, thanks to you, Canada Post Union, my future with the love of my life is currently tied up somewhere in your mail system for an unknown amount of time.
So, thanks for meddling with other people's lives, for no reason, all because you are unhappy with your employment crap. Here's a good idea... if you are unhappy at your job, QUIT!
Sincerely,
Dana
If you haven't read my about me page, you might not know that Dustin is a US citizen who has been trying to get his permanent residency here since... forever it seems. The most frustrating part? He only lived right across the border from me. A couple hour car ride and that's it. We've been waiting on this so he can get a job, we can get married, and we can have a honeymoon somewhere OUTSIDE of Canada.
The other most frustrating part? They give applicants who apply for their PR card from outside of Canada first priority and they are usually able to live here within 2 months from submitting their application. How does this make any sense? Here we are, a happy in love couple, a guy who WANTS to be able to contribute to the country he's been LIVING in for almost 3 years, yet it takes so long. I mean, he's already here! Give him his card dammit!
Of course the strike has to happen at the exact same time we're supposed to hear back. It's almost laughable in a way... like one last kick in the balls to end it right. Anyways, we still don't even know what the decision is... so please cross your fingers and toes that it's good news and we can stop all of this w a i t i n g . . . .
xo
You see, I've been waiting for this particular letter for almost three years now. It is the response from Immigration Canada regarding my fiance's permanent resident status. After all of the applications and the waiting... and re-doing lost applications... and more waiting... I finally got notice that they had reached a decision and would be mailing me that decision earlier this month.
Well, thanks to you, Canada Post Union, my future with the love of my life is currently tied up somewhere in your mail system for an unknown amount of time.
So, thanks for meddling with other people's lives, for no reason, all because you are unhappy with your employment crap. Here's a good idea... if you are unhappy at your job, QUIT!
Sincerely,
Dana
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| mustache love |
If you haven't read my about me page, you might not know that Dustin is a US citizen who has been trying to get his permanent residency here since... forever it seems. The most frustrating part? He only lived right across the border from me. A couple hour car ride and that's it. We've been waiting on this so he can get a job, we can get married, and we can have a honeymoon somewhere OUTSIDE of Canada.
The other most frustrating part? They give applicants who apply for their PR card from outside of Canada first priority and they are usually able to live here within 2 months from submitting their application. How does this make any sense? Here we are, a happy in love couple, a guy who WANTS to be able to contribute to the country he's been LIVING in for almost 3 years, yet it takes so long. I mean, he's already here! Give him his card dammit!
Of course the strike has to happen at the exact same time we're supposed to hear back. It's almost laughable in a way... like one last kick in the balls to end it right. Anyways, we still don't even know what the decision is... so please cross your fingers and toes that it's good news and we can stop all of this w a i t i n g . . . .
xo
Labels:
canada post,
immigration,
love
17.6.11
Party On... Pony Style.
I got a new lens! Woo woo! I was sooooo overdue for one so got my hands on a nice little 50mm. Do you know what this means?! More photos!
And I finished this little one last night. It's a present from moi for a very special little birthday girl! ;)
Show me your latest project! You can still join the link up party below!
xo
Dana
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Show me your latest project! You can still join the link up party below!
xo
Dana
16.6.11
Show and Tell Thursday
Happy Thursday friends! Is it just me or is this week flying by!?
For today's little game of "show and tell", I wanted to share what I've been up to lately... and that's gardening! I suppose that counts as a "creation" right? ;p It's not much right now, but considering we had a clean slate to do whatever we wanted, I am happy with it so far! I also had some trees put in that I am so excited about :D
What have you been working on? Show me your garden or other crafty project! Link up to it below!
xo
Dana
For today's little game of "show and tell", I wanted to share what I've been up to lately... and that's gardening! I suppose that counts as a "creation" right? ;p It's not much right now, but considering we had a clean slate to do whatever we wanted, I am happy with it so far! I also had some trees put in that I am so excited about :D
What have you been working on? Show me your garden or other crafty project! Link up to it below!
xo
Dana
Labels:
gardening,
show and tell,
summer
15.6.11
A Walk Through The Woods
I love my backyard. It's a forest. Walking through it is so calming. The inner kid in me is so tempted to see if I could make it across those fallen trees to get to the other side of the river (hehe). and of course how can I not love that little face waiting for my return!
boots: jeffrey campbell.
12.6.11
Everlasting Flowers?
I don't know about you, but I always have issues growing flowers, or even keeping them alive indoors! Which is a shame, because they make such amazing decor accents and brighten up a space with a pop of colour!
After much frustration with my lack of a green thumb, I decided I needed something PERMANENT. A flower that would never die, never need any maintenance, and look great year round. I decided I would make some plush flowers! Or, WONDER FLOWERS!!!!
And guess what? I've added a few to my shop for YOU as well :) I can't stop making these little things! They are only $8 per flower and look great alone, or in a little arrangement. Stick them in a mason jar for a quick room accent!
What do you think of the new "Wonder Flowers: Everlasting Flowers?"
xo
Dana
After much frustration with my lack of a green thumb, I decided I needed something PERMANENT. A flower that would never die, never need any maintenance, and look great year round. I decided I would make some plush flowers! Or, WONDER FLOWERS!!!!
And guess what? I've added a few to my shop for YOU as well :) I can't stop making these little things! They are only $8 per flower and look great alone, or in a little arrangement. Stick them in a mason jar for a quick room accent!
What do you think of the new "Wonder Flowers: Everlasting Flowers?"
xo
Dana
9.6.11
Show and Tell Thursday
Remember this table that D made for our living room?
Well, I'm proud to say that I've finished it! It looks great now, and I am totally in love with it! Here's the finished product:
I used Heirloom White (Rustoleum) on the bottom half, and stained the top a dark ebony. It's more black in real life. Then I scuffed up the legs a bit for a more rustic look and applied 2 topcoats of satin finish Minwax for protection.
Well, I'm proud to say that I've finished it! It looks great now, and I am totally in love with it! Here's the finished product:
I used Heirloom White (Rustoleum) on the bottom half, and stained the top a dark ebony. It's more black in real life. Then I scuffed up the legs a bit for a more rustic look and applied 2 topcoats of satin finish Minwax for protection.
Labels:
linkup,
project,
show and tell,
table
7.6.11
Celebrate!!
Introducing the latest addition to the Wonder Forest.... BIRTHDAY UNICORN!
Check it out in my Etsy shop!
I spent so much time on this one, paying attention to all the little details. What a perfect gift for a birthday!
xo
Dana
I spent so much time on this one, paying attention to all the little details. What a perfect gift for a birthday!
xo
Dana
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