When it rains it pours!

This week has been nuts! We have all started to settle down from Carter's accident and on Sunday I woke up bright and early to be able to do the weekend run around (Costco, Target etc) and get home so that I could be sure to take the boys to the park!

Well, those plans went down the drain when this girl pulls out of a local fast food place and rams into me. Her bumper flew up and it totally scared me! I expected for the whole side of my car to be banged up. I was so lucky that she only got my tire and scratched up some other parts but nothing to bad!

It wasn't really the accident that made me upset but that this girl really wanted to blame it on me. When obviously it was her fault (I had the right away, I was on the through street and she was pulling out of a parking lot)!

Anyways, after a couple days of running back and forward and talking to a million people they decided that she was at fault (DUH) and now I have to go do all the stuff to get the car fixed.

It's just not something I really wanted or needed to deal with right now! GRRR..

on the lighter side of things.....

I am in Jessica's Tag swap. It's my first tag swap and I have to say I love it. Its easy, fast and fun to do. You don't have to spend a lot of money and I will get 17 tags back that I have no idea what they will look like. Its exciting :)!

So I was making my tags and decided that I need some trim on the bottom of them. So I went into the garage to get the box out and there hops out the UGLIEST, scariest bird I have ever seen! I just stood still and called "ERICSON". I wanted to make sure that he came and saw it.

He came out and instead of being freaked out all he could do is laugh! SO MUCH FOR THE HUSBAND TAKING CARE OF THE NASTY BUGS, RODENTS AND NOW WEIRDO BIRDS! Isn't that part of what men are for? Helping us with that stuff?

So, we are thinking that this poor little thing just got lost or something and hopped into our garage. It was a baby and couldn't fly.

I thought it was like a beat up crow or something...but its a special kind of vulcher...ewwww

Ok...isn't the poor things like the ugliest thing you have ever seen?


On a *CUTE* note :)
I've bought a couple things that I'm going to be adding to the shop:

Vintage hangers! Aren't these sooooo cute?


I love this book. It's filled with lots of cute pictures that I will frame for my kids. The pictures are practical (like brushing your teeth, combing your hair, eating your fruits and veggies...etc... Wouldn't it be so cute in a bathroom and kitchen?




Before Carter's accident I was thinking of redoing his room in a vintage nautical, beach theme and then after the accident I didn't know if I should. I've decided that I'm going to incorporate lots of vintage toys and beach items in a healthy mixture so it's first budget friendly (I have so much stuff already that needs to be used) and second easy to change because its not just one theme.
I am thinking:
Cute Whales
Cute Ducks
Cute boats
ABC'S
Vintage toys
Vintage dogs

So far I purchased this vintage child's bathing suit from the 30's. I'm going to frame it!! I love it and the colors go so well with the bedding I purchased!


This is the darling bedding! Isn't it so cute? These are really hard to find and it's in mint condition. I haven't gotten it yet but will in the mail this week. I'm excited!!! If I don't end up wanting it or changing the theme of his room I will put it in my etsy store.






I purchased this vintage Coloring book that I will also frame! See the colors (red, blue?) I'm going to be using these colors through out the room...also notice the doggy? Its perfect for a vintage nautical room for a little boy! Its going to tie in using stuffed animal dogs, fabric, pictures and bookends with his room!



I purchased this also because I love that its NOT sailor or beach theme but does go with the red and blue color scheme! Its so adorable anyways so I had to get it!


I also purchased this book. Its filled with the cutest pictures ever. I'm thinking about putting it in the shop .


I also ended up purchasing vintage inspired gift wraps from Cavallini because I couldn't decide which one I like better!

Vintage ABC's


Or Retro Toys!

I hope everyone is doing great! Stay tuned for a WONDERFUL giveaway!!

xoxo

New Cowboy Wall Art

WARNING:

This is just a quick look at Christians NOT DONE AT ALL vintage cowboy room! Its just a jumble of recent purchases, things I already had, things made and just PLACED in Christians room. As I make, purchase and find the items I need to finalize his room things will be moved around and finally placed at the right place.
So, basically this is just how it looks right now and a lot of items hanging on the wall were just placed because there were pre-existing holes from Christians old set up.

Ok, so this is the bedding we purchased for Christian at a garage sale! The family was making a move to Utah and needed to get rid of everything! She gave us the queen size bedding ( Christian had a Twin size bed before....), 2 mirrors shown, throw pillows, the little red lanterns, 2 different cowboy clocks, lots of wall art and accessories. It was such a blessing!


In the corner by the rocking chair I'm planning a little sit area with shelving for putting away books and toys. I would like it to be against the wall and in a "L" shape with seating on the top and the shelves on the bottom. I would like to make Christian also a little area with a huge chalkboard so maybe that will be my project for this weekend!

This is a vintage trunk that I love. Goes perfect with Christians room, adds some whimsy details to his room and is storing some toys right now!



This frame I got at a Goodwill and put a vintage "pin the gun on the cowboy game" in it. I love it. Its a really fun and CHEAP alternative to buying vintage or reproduction wall art! It's also a fun piece to talk about!

Howdy Partner!


This I made yesterday also. I got a set of 3 frames at the thrift store that were a teal color and distressed the frame and added a more off white , grayish color to it with some of the teal showing. The picture is from a vintage book that is about horses and just happen to have this PERFECT picture of this little cowpoke! I added a vintage sheriff badge and a gun from the vintage cowboy game above and the word "bang" from a vintage scrabble game.






I have a set of very sweet vintage puzzles (which I'm going to put in my store ) and I decided to use this puzzle and frame it. It's also a fun and cheap way to make some wall art. It's really fun because Christian helped me do this project. I just love how kid friendly it looks and how kitchy it is!






This shelf was put together in like 5 seconds. Made mostly of things that Carter loved to mess with in his room and I knew he would break so I transfered them to Christians room. The little cowboy was a thrift store find.


The tin signs were given to me at the yard sale where I purchased christians bedding!


Cute little vintage bisque indian sits watching on his a vintage "I" block.


I love this old picture given to me by Caleen! It's perfect for Christians room!


Antique music sheet from 1902 purchased at a flea market in San Diego!


I hope you enjoyed just a little look into Christians room. Now Im thinking of changing Carters to a more generic vintage room just full of stuff I love and cant sell and make it all work into a lovely vintage toddlers room....or thinking of a vintage surf or beach theme cause I found some really retro beach signs yesterday at the thrift store. What do you all think?!

Fun Kid Spaces

A lot of you already know I love kids spaces and decorating! It's on my mind a lot since I'm redoing Christians room and am always on the look out for perfect items to redo or "up"do any part of my house.

I'm always looking for things that are
1. CHEAP
2. Durable ( that can take the abuse of balls bouncing, cars ridding and hammers hitting )...yes, I'm talking about my boys!
3. Functional

Lately, I've found lots of odd items that didn't meet the ideal or original purpose for it but it was all of the 3 above so I knew I could fit it in somehow.

If the furniture wasn't shabby enough-I would sand paper it
If the item wasn't the right color- I would paint it!

Here are some ideas and some things I'M LOVING right now to get your wheels turning. You might have kids and you might not but I think these will get you thinking outside the box for any of those rooms that you might have that need a pick me up!

STORAGE

Vintage or new candy jars. You can find these at the thrift store for a couple bucks each or new at someplace like Target or Walmart for under 5. I currently have a couple of these outside in my art room with lace and ribbon in them. I'm planning on getting some of these and painting them to coordinate with Christians Cowboy room and put in lots art supplies!

Via Ohdeedoh

I love these Chicken Coops! You can get these free off craigslist sometimes and find them for near to nothing. Some sanding and some paint can really personalize them to any area in your home!

Via Sundance Catalog

Vintage window organizer. I see people giving vintage windows away all the time. I've never seen anyone make one of these before but what a great idea?!!!!

Via Flickr

I'm really into vintage picnic baskets, trunks and suitcases right now and in fact have a couple in the house used as side tables and one at the foot of Christian's bed. It's an unexpected piece of furniture that is very functional and beautiful. Christian has a red one that is very chippy at the end of his bed that goes perfect with his cowboy theme. I also use it to store some toys in ! using them as nightstands like the one below is such a great idea also!

Via Apartment therapy

I love these for a rustic storage look. Would be perfect to use outside or in a pantry, sewing room, playroom, mudroom whatever! You could even spray paint them a color for added fun!

Via Sundance

Something I think that every room needs (modern, classic or vintage) is a couple classic toys or something that is familiar. It adds a little bit of a whimsical touch and makes people feel more comfortable!

Via Ebay

I love this table lamp. It's kinda one of those things :don't judge the book by its cover. I'm sure the original color and lampshade wasn't too pretty but a little bit of paint and imagination can make anything beautiful!


I love the big red letters READ over the bed. I'm into letters and a wall full of framed pictures or items. Its a fantastic way to draw the eye and intrest. Im planning on putting a vintage framed puzzle of a horse on Christian's wall with the letter H next to it, framed spurs, vintage cowboy games etc. Just using different materials (instead of everything being just pictures) it really has made his room a lot of fun!

Via Vida Style

Vintage chest as a storage option is a great and cheap alternitive!

Via Ebay Blog

How fun are these vintage toys? I love using the chippy toys in my kids rooms because 1. I know they sell easy after because they are collectable and they are very whimsical.

Via Ohdeedoh

Bright walls are always fun! I love this storage and how she mixed modern with vintage!



Via Apartment Therapy

Fun wall art is always good! Love these!

Via opusemporium



Via The Home Spun Raven




Via Tiny Decor

Baby Wallpaper

Via Rosie's Vintage Wallpaper

Novelty Wallpaper

Peter Pan


Cowboy


Nursery animal theme

Via Second Hand Rose


I'm getting ready for a big giveaway here at Casa Bella Chic and one from my friend which I will give more info on Wednesday! so stay tuned....