The upstairs redo

When I bought my current house about 10 years ago (wow 10 yrs.!!!) the stairs were god awful so they needed to be updated. It only to 8 years to get around to it but it did get done and I couldn't be happier with the result!

 So my Dad had the amazing idea to use 1/4 inch plywood as an overlay to the current risers that were on the stairs (I tried to remove the glue that was on them and there was no hope)......I was a lil nervous but Dad always knows but :) and it really worked out perfect. And the amount for money that I saved was hundreds of dollars. 

There was a cheap thin carpet over the stairs when we stated and I have a picture somewhere of that unfortunate design choice...so after ripping that out I painted walls, trim, base board a bright white. 

Ripping all the carpet out meant that I had to come up with something for the landing to the kids rooms and off to Lowe's I went. I picked up a saggy cream remnant for something like $60.00 not to bad. We didn't put a carpet pad down just because there isn't much traffic in this part of the house

After many coats of stain and poly we were ready to install these plywood overlays for my stairs. 

I think I had about $100 into this project and it was one of the best $100 I've ever spent.Hope you find this helpfully and if you have any questions please comment :) 

Jennifer

Free Friday

Yay!!!! It's Friday that means the Cowboy comes home today from working out of town and I have the day off fun fun!!! Did a lil shopping but more importantly pick out a crazy cute outfit to shop in :)

My jeans were an awesome find at Marshall's $10.00 I have been looking for a pair like this for awhile now. I wanted a pair of Jbrand babe jeans but the $120.00 isn't really in my budget right now. But this is the closest I have found to them and they were $10.00 can't bet that!!! My shirt is from kohl's last season. 

My hair in a sox bun which is super easy and looks oh so cute. I do have a few extensions in so maybe next time I do this hair style I will take a few pic of how I do it so you an try it yourself. 

Have a great weekend xoxoxo

A lil bit country

It'sThursday.....here's what I picked for my day :)

And after a long day at work I had my sons favorite meal Hamburger Pie (aka Shepard's Pie) we love this meal it's easy, filling, and cost effective. 

 

Happy Hump Day!!!

Here's what I put together for today... 

 

Xoxoxo

Tim McGraw concert!!!

The Outlaw and I went to the Tim McGraw concert when he was in town and it was so much fun!!! Not only because he's so good looking but it was a night without the kids and it was at a fair so how much better can that get....

My outfit of course in true country girl style. Tony Lama boots and the skirt I made from an XL tank top from a thrift store. Got the chambray is from kohl's. belt was a goodwill find as well. 

My Outlaw

This is where our night ended. You can't see it very well but there's a little keychain with a gun on it that we spent way to much time and money on to get but it was well worth the time and money to have a fun date night at the fair 

XoXoXo

Summer is coming to an end :(

As the kids start school and the leaves on the trees begin to chance I thought it would be a perfect time to put together a few of my favorite summer outfits.....

Hope it gives you some ideas for the next time the warm weather hits. 

It's Friday....

So it being the last few days of August I thought a sun dress would a great way to end summer vacation!!! 

I got this dress at Burlington Coat Factory for 10$ love the pockets and that I can wear it with boots in the fall and get that much more wear out of it!!! The sweater is old not sure were it can from. My black wedges are from target a few years ago. Belt-Goodwill :)