Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Labor Day Weekend Highlights

Over this past weekend we went to Milford, Michigan to my dad's house. He lives on a lake. How would you like to wake up and look out your window and see this every morning?

Or take a step off the deck and stare at this...



Or watch your husband and son enjoy the thrill of catching a fish at any moment in the day?

There is something about being on the lake that "does it for me." I love being on a boat, tubing, skiing, and kneeboarding. I even love the slimy feel of lake yuck between my toes. It looks like my daughter doesn't mind it either.


We managed to squeeze in a few yard sales and caught the Salvation Army's big Labor Day sale. I have never in my life seen a Salvation Army so ginormous. I scored a vintage chair for $20 for my guest room that I can't wait to get some paint and fabric on. Can you imagine it with a coat of Heirloom White paint and some new fabric?

Hopefully you won't have to imagine much longer and I can get it done this week. I am so excited to transform this baby. And just to whet your appetite here is the fabric I plan on using.

While window shopping in downtown Milford I came across a sign that spoke to me. Here is your deep thought for the day...
Stay tuned tomorrow for a giveaway of my new favorite product!

15 comments:

  1. Your daughter is a cutie ;-) Thanks for the pics!!! She did change a lot.

    What a dream house: I'd love to live there too ;-)

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  2. beautiful location, beautiful daughter, beautiful chair. You have it all ;-). Looking forward to seeing you revamp!

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  3. You found a chair!!! And for $20 that is fantastic!!!! Can't wait to see it finished! It is very similar to the one on my blog you commented about! Woohoo! Enjoy!

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  4. Looks like you & the fam had an awesome time! Great find on the chair...looking forward to seeing it all done :)

    Enjoy a fabulous weekend!
    ~Michelle :)

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  5. OH! Just look at those legs! Doncha just want to squeeze them all the time? So precious.

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  6. Oh my goodness-- Kayla looks like Isaac!!! When did that happen?! She looks so different from when I saw her in May. Glad you all had a good time. The lake looks gorg!! I think it's just begging for a girls' weekend sometime...
    Jen

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  7. You were about two hours from me... I live in Kalamazoo, MI.
    Looks like you enjoyed your visit. Nothing is better than a fresh water lake in Michigan!

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  8. Lifes to short for beige. Ha! I love it!!!

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  9. Yes! I do want to come over!! I think that we could have lots of fun together! Too bad we finally sold our home in IN. Just 2 years ago and we probably could have been neighbors!! Well, we still do have family there...hhhhmmmmm? Could be fun!!

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  10. I WOULD LOVE to wake up to that view! just beautiful! your baby girl what chunk a munk, I want to squeeze one of those cheeks... gently of coarse, and if I could. I love the chair, and the fabric you chose.. can't wait for the re-do!

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  11. What a great find! I can't wait to see the "after" shot of that chair. Still... I have to do my six in my dining room. Oh well... I'll get to them soon. Good luck!

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  12. Love the fabric that you chose for the chair and I can't wait to see the after shots!!

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  13. That chair is gorgeous! Or it will be when you're done with it, I'm sure. I love, love the shape of it!

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  14. ooooo that chair is going to look awesome when you are through with it. i can see the potential. how fun!!

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  15. Love the photos - especially the one where it looks like she's having a small taste of "lake yuck" HAHA!
    I'm glad you took that sign to heart when you re-repainted the chair. (while I think green would look nice, I think it also would make the room less fun and feminine)

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