Weight, what's that? Is it new?

So, Rocketboy BROKE the bathroom scale. What the heck? How do you break a scale? I know what you're thinking, well he was obviously too heavy. No, it was probably just a cheap crappy scale but nonetheless he broke it and I am NOT happy.

It's ok. MCC to the rescue. Pure blissful vintage land. SO.  I find this hot pink....yes hot pink & gold to boot, scale for 3 dollars. The covering was peeling but hot damn it was cute. And I had a plan.

I peeled off that pink and gold...I wish I didn't have to as it was CHOICE!
I glued some hot pink felt to the surface of the scale, and covered it all with a clear mac-tac.

Then came the glue gun...(thank you ms.c)  O glorious glue gun, you burnt my finger, those long stringy glue bits are everywhere, wait, those actually may be blisters on my finger, but you embellished my scale in the nicest way. Gold baubles and pink rope trim.

Rocketboy says...What? I have to use that??? Yes, I said, please feel free to step on my beautiful new old retro hot pink & gold scale, if you'd like a private meeting with the hot glue gun.

Scale: 3 bucks, pink felt: 1 buck, mac-tac: 2 bucks, trim: 8 bucks. Hot pink & gold scale, wait for it...

PRICELESS! ;)

Afraid to get started!

So, I purchased my first can of Kilz today, & my first can of Rustoleum....Espresso. A difficult decision. When I get the nerve to paint everything, I think I will start with the ugly purple end tables. When I get the nerve...

One. Etsy. Delivery. Ah ah ah ah ah ah ahhhhhh.

My beautiful fabric, "Summer Song" by Riley Blake Designs arrived today. Total Bliss.

So much to do...

and so little time. I know, I know, cliche, but true!

I have a million things I want to do! I have purchased all this furniture, some lovely old pieces, and they need some Rocketgirl love! Mr. Rocketgirl has even offered palm sander lessons, I've learned lots lately about paint & primer from Ms Cupcake, and listened to some lovely design advice on kitschy-ness & eclectic-ness from Rosie.

So where do I begin? I have side tables to do ( which might go to the boys, one for each, I don't love them anymore but they were such a steal), the hope chest, our headboard, Steve's vintage 1940's waterfall dresser and my turn of the century dresser & mirror. BUT, I really want to start on my desk...I've been spending lots of time at it!



and this is one of my inspiration pics...



I'm on the hunt for JUST the right shade of blue...LOVE the hardware. It's going in the spare room downstairs...which is already a soft yellow colour. However, it's going to get a quick re-paint, a bit brighter yellow. I picked up some lovely fabric today (FABRICLAND IS FINALLY OPEN! I'm proud to say that Ms C & I are members...lalala) in a cute blue print to make some window treatments...pics to come.

But alas, the work week starts tomorrow, ~crying little tears~ thankfully it's a short set...

everything happens for a reason. love love, ROCKETGIRL. xo