New Toys

Look what I got in the mail today!

That's right, a "new" piece of chartreuse Fiestaware.  Woot!  Chartreuse was originally released in 1951 and lasted until 1959.  A teacup from that era would look more like this... (etsy)

This particular piece was made during a limited two year re-release from 1997 until 1999.  It has the modern handle and a slightly different, glossier finish.  Pretty cool, eh? 

 

I also just purchased this mini-disk persimmon pitcher.  This color ran from 1995-2008.  The photo really doesn't do the color justice.  It's slightly more salmon in color and definitely not that dark.   

Oh well.  My bad.

They're pretty great... right?  Heck yeah!  Plus, collecting Fiestaware is way cooler than when you hoarded pet rocks as a kid.  For serious.
Oh, and my collection may be pretty tiny, but that just means I have room to grow.  Yup!  (P.S: I am hiding a few marigold plates and platters, and another turquoise ramekin.) 

The pictured colors in no particular order:

Chartreuse: 1997-1999

Persimmon: 1995-2008

Sunflower: 2001- current

Scarlet: 2004 - current

Turquoise: 1988 - current

Marigold: 2011 - 2012 (75th Anniversary edition)

I have my eye on a few more colors (lilac, rose, flamingo, medium green, sea mist, uh hem), but I need to lay off for a while. 

By the way, my birthday is next month....

Befores and Afters

Hey dudes!

So, I am just now realizing that I haven't posted a photo of the house since we (I'm sorry ... Jeff ) has painted it.  I suck. 

 

This is a before photo.  I can't believe how gross the siding looked.
I'm so glad that crap is in the dumpster. 

 This shot is probably the closest thing I have to a photo of the front of the house.  Oops!
Btw: This is me, my lil' sis, and my cousin Andy.  We're pretty cute.  Just sayin'.

Anyway, here is what's been going on at our house.

Family Time

Spend some time with your family today!  

See yah next week.

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Before you click this link.. Remember I am no where near done.

Lessons I've Learned From Being a "Professional" DIYer

The Money Pit 1986

This list needs no introduction.

1.  The Money Pit is for realz:  I walked into my house and thought.. "This won't be too bad, maybe 10 grand tops".  HA! If I could kick my former self in the butt, I would.  Rotten floors, saggy dry wall, bad electrical, a hole in the roof and a foundation that tilts??? Ten grand my butt.

2.  You'll know you married the right guy when you do a home reno:  Seriously, I think my marriage could withstand a nuclear holocaust.  

2.  Don't take anything at face value:  Do yourself a favor, look behind that bathroom vanity before you think the bathroom redo will be super easy.  

3. Tarps are your friend: You'll figure that out quickly when you spill an entire gallon of white latex paint on your hardwood floors.

4.  There are only two types of real motivation:  The weather and your parents coming to town.  Funny how things get finished when you don't have any choice.

5. You'll absolutely detest the former home owners:  Yes.  Whoever decided to paint all the register covers without taking them off the wall.  I'll find you.

6.  No matter how much space you think you have, you'll fill it up:  Can anyone say yard sale?

7. Good friends grout:  Thanks Joe.

8.  Listening to Marvin Gaye on Pandora helps you paint faster:  No joke.

9. Dogs live to break your antiques:  Thanks Shadow.  Momma loves you.

10.  No matter how much you pre-plan, you'll always want to change something:   The new white desk in my room isn't white enough.  I wish I hadn't used so much blue and I already redid my master bedroom.  Just sayin'.