DIY dry erase menu and meal plan board

Well, there's not much of a tutorial on this one!

 Hang a frame on the wall and write on it :)

I put some vintage linked paper in mine but you could do anything! Cool patterned paper or wall paper would be fun too :)

This ever so simple idea was inspired by a few friends blogs and pinterest. I put this in the utility room/pantry, and we love its usefulness! I had this 5 photo frame I bought in the damaged section of IKEA because it was $5 and had nothing wrong with it!? I think it was hung in one of the staged rooms? The frame was from my store and I had saved it but couldn't find the right spot. Both were sitting in the garage and either needed a home or needed to go! 

I have to say that I LOVE it! It is SO handy and useful has been super helpful for me to plan meals and keep my grocery needs written on the side. Helpful too when my kids are asking for snacks, it helps me stay creative and healthy!

Enjoy,

Cj

teal mirror facelift

I bought this mirror at a yard sale from a cool 1920's house in the "college hill's" area of Glendale. (a great neighborhood for antiques) It was in great shape so I thought I'd just leave it in it's original wood state. But after I hung it on the wall in a few different spots, it just felt too old lady looking! It needed a little facelift!

This is my secret product...It works like a charm, I cover everything in this :)

Rustoleum Satin Aqua

After 1/2  a can spray paint, this thing was spunky in no time! I sprayed it and let it dry over night. The next morning, I took some 120 grit sand paper and just quickly gave it a fast scrub (especially on the detailed carved parts). These are my kind of projects, quick and super easy!

Enjoy! CJ

pinterest :)

I love Pinterest .
It's quite wonderful. If you haven't already heard of it....
It's a fab website that allows you to make online pin boards, to help you keep track of anything from interior design ideas to fashion to recipes. Here's a link to my pin boards if you want to see my design inspirations and all things I would "DIY" if there were a billion more hours in my day :) You can follow me @

(carlyjean) 
Enjoy!
Cj

DIY Family Tree

I found this super simple yet beautiful family tree idea on The Bride's Diary. 

I love it, you could do so many different things with this thing. Another project I cant wait to do! 

Enjoy, Cj