Snow day!

The best kind of snow days are those that are completely unexpected.  I went to bed last night completely expecting to get up at 5:30 for a 12 hour work day!  So when I woke up to a "NO SCHOOL!" text from a co-worker, I was so surprised and excited that I couldn't go back to sleep! At least I was up early to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

My first go at upholstery

I was feeling extra brave, and extra tired of my old faded ottoman the other day and decided to tear it up and try my hand at a little upholstery.  I took out ten million stubborn staples and tore off yards and yards of faded and dirty stripes! 

I took off the skirt to give it a more modern look.  I am pretty happy with the final product, but am still on the lookout for some little vintage legs to replace the casters that I reattached.  Now I just have to work up the courage to tackle that love seat!