The Burrow joins the Vintage Market

This summer can be called Summer of Crafting 2014. I embarked on a mission to create and become a member of the crafting community. I have always gone to flea markets, re-sale shops, and outdoor markets and thought I can do that. Well this summer I did. On July 19 I joined the French Nest a outdoor vintage market full of artistic and creative vendors.

Decorated Deck

I am obsessed with our pretty little deck. We have given our deck some special love recently. We added a fresh coat of stain, purchased some festive decorations, added a metal shelf (free and given an up-do), and of course there are some twinkle nights. Even more glorious than that a friend did the stain work for us - hallelujah and amen to that. It is amazing to think that almost a year ago we were chucking trash over the side of this deck during our furious renovation stage. Almost a year ago painting the deck was the farthest thing from our minds. And I think I've been talking about out door rugs for a year. I have what is called an obsessive personality... 

Making my own chalk paint

This summer I have embarked on the most amazing journey of crafting. After I fell in love with chalk paint I simply had to paint everything I own with it. However, sadly dear sweet chalk paint is a pricey friend and with only a small budget to spend on crafting I needed to come up with a viable solution.

Chalk Paint Experiment: Patio Cushions

I am sure crafty dare devils have been painting fabric cushions for eons but I just discovered this clever little trick. We were the proud owners of a nasty set of patio cushions. We are ashamed to say that we grossly neglected them. We left them out side all winter (twice). At this point a new set was needed. So I got to researching cheaper, craftier options.

Patio Furnishings

Our patio finally looks finished and complete! We finally did something right. I am amazed at how many people we can seat back there. I am just itching for a party! Almost all our furniture was pre-owned and then re-loved by me. Our pots came from our rehearsal dinner and the end table is war relic. Like always we could do more but we are gonna settle into what we have and enjoy. We are halfway through the summer and we both just wanna flop into our comfy love seat drink wine and stop fretting about it. After all that work we can sit and say "it is good." :) I imagine thats how God felt about humans when he made them - a wonderfully imperfect masterpiece. Enjoy our tour of our masterpiece. Marvel with us at that hand lain patio. All the aches and pains were well worth it.