The Jones Journal

16 November 2011

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Anyone else out there having a LONG week? :( I am so ready for the weekend..

1. It's hubbies birthday
2. We are getting our CHRISTMAS TREE!! I cannot wait to decorate it. It's my favorite time of year, that's for sure.

And next week, we are flying to Texas to spend Thanksgiving with my family! Should be lots of fun times had by all!

Here's what I'm loving this week: Be sure to link up with Jamie at This Kind of Love!

1. I'm loving my wallflower. The scent is fresh balsam and I PROMISE it smells just like a Christmas tree. And Christmas tree scent is the best smell EVER.

2. I'm loving the wood pallet I made this past weekend. It's such a great reminder for my days and it also looks cute, if you ask me! See the tutorial here!

3. I'm loving that we are getting some photos taken professionally next week while we are home in Texas. I can't wait to share them with y'all!!! The last time we had pictures made was on our wedding day, and while that wasn't too terribly long ago, I am excited for some great photos of us now.

My hair is much shorter now.. I want my long hair back! (Oh well, at least I donated it!)

4. I'm loving these printables from Jones Design Company! She is giving a free printable every day this week to help you get organized for the holidays. Go on over and check them out! They are so cute!

5. I'm loving my sweet in-laws. They are so generous and sweet to us, I don't know what I would do without them. I am so lucky to be in their family!

What are YOU loving this week?

Happy Wednesday!

Xoxo,

13 November 2011

Wood Pallet Art

Over the past few months, i have been drooling over the projects seen on Pinterest with wood pallets. After searching Craigslist for pallets with no luck, I decided I would make my own!

The total cost for my project was just under $20. I had my own stain, nails, paintbrushes, and a saw so all I bought was the wood.

I bought two different sizes and alternated them. I believe the width that I cut was around 32 inches.

I used my lovely Purdy brush that I got from Goodwill last year for .99 cents! I picked up 6 different kinds of Purdy brushes for .99 cents each! :)

The stain was Miniwax Dark Walnut and I applied two coats to make it darker.

And once that was dry, I used a stencil from Michael's and stenciled my favorite bible verse on it!

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.

*Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.*

I love it and can't wait to enjoy it for many years in our home.  It's also a great reminder for me throughout the day.

Linking up here! 
and here!
and here! 

Xoxo,