This weekend was a busy one but oh so fun! Just a few more projects completed. I also watched Open Concept which is hosted by one of my favorite Instagram accounts, Shanty2Chic. They are a big reason why I have tried building my own furniture. Loved their first episode and so excited for more, my DVR is set to record.
Saturday morning I quickly finished While You Were Gone, it was only 115 pages so it didn’t take long. I then did a circle of shopping to TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, Lowe’s and the grocery store. I was disappointed I didn’t find a mirror I was looking for but I did find a few accessory pieces.
I had wood cut at Lowe’ for my project but that will be the last time, the last three times they messed it up and I had to re-cut at home. Bummer.
I spray painted the eggs when I got home, giving them enough time to dry. This was an easy project and I got a few packages of plastic eggs at the dollar store last year so I didn’t need to purchase a thing. I shared the Pinterest link to these on Friday.
Take The Fall was another book that was short so it was a quick read. I am looking forward to the second in the series.
Sunday morning I finished the acorns by gluing the twine to the tops. Then I got to building the box. It was a nightmare thanks to the wood being cut all wrong so I had to pull out my handsaw and re-cut the wood. Put some stain on it, then vacuumed out my car while waiting.
House chores and some Paleo Chocolate Chip banana bread and the rest of the night was relaxing.
How was your weekend?
Linking up with Biana from B Loved Boston.
Kelly says
Those acorns are adorable! Your table scape is so pretty. Have a great week! If you’re a coffee drinker, don’t forget…free coffee at Dunks after the Patriots win (if you’re a Perks member). 😀 Not bad for a Monday!
Kerry says
Thank you I am glad with how it came together. Woohoo, got to love free coffee, and a Pats win! Happy Monday!
Biana says
You are just knocking it out of the park with all your DIYs – I can’t wait to see all the finished projects!! Recutting wood does sound really hard, but the box came out great! Happy monday! xo, Biana
Kerry says
Thank you. I have a few more planned too. It was a pain but luckily I have the tools needed to fix it. Happy Monday!
Heather says
OMG I love the centerpiece!! It makes it so much more special (to me) that you made it yourself and didn’t just pick something up at the store, but put it all together. I love your craftiness and your talent! Take the Fall looks like a book I would enjoy, looking forward to adding it to my TBR! Glad you had a fab weekend!
Kerry says
Thanks! It means so much more when you make it yourself. I really liked it and was checking online for when the second one comes out.
Linda Sheridan says
Love the acorns. Boo to Lowes for miscutting 3 times!
We had an awesome weekend that I detailed on Instagram. It’s great to look back on all of the photos.Like a story of my life!!
This September weather has been divine.
Have a perfect week!
Love, Steph’s Momma
Kerry says
You sure did have a great weekend celebrating with Sean! A win and turning 21, so fun!
Amanda says
The acorns turned out so cute! You crafty little minx, you!!!!!!!
Chocolate chip banana bread?!?! MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! (Except the paleo part, lol)
Kerry says
Now I have the Beastie Boys stuck in my head. Trust me you wouldn’t even know it was Paleo, so good.
Kelli says
Yayyy for DIY, I love the acorns. So creative.
Kerry says
They were so easy to put together.
kathy at more coffee, less talky says
love love love the DIY fall stuffs!!! they look so good 🙂
Kerry says
Thank you. I have so many more to complete, trying to use up all my Fall energy.
ellesees says
it all turned out so well! my neighbor was sanding furniture outside at 11pm and it made me think of you, since i knew you were DIYing stuff this weekend!
Kerry says
Haha! I was good though I don’t start before 10:30am and not after 7pm.
Marie says
Your centerpiece came out so good! You are so good with this DIY!! Love the acorns, so adorable. I cannot get over that you made that box. You really are talented. Oh Seamus!! He is so cute, I just want to snuggle with him.
Kerry says
Thank you. The acorns were so easy. The box not so much. He is such a cuddle bug too when he wants to be.
Brianne Bracco says
The acorns turned out adorable! Such a cute DIY idea 🙂
Kerry says
Thanks super easy and can put them all over the house. Hang them on a string or what not.
Rebecca Jo says
Oh my gosh – the homemade acorns are just ADORABLE!!!! Totally Pinterest worthy! 🙂
Kerry says
That’s where I got the idea! Haha!
Nadine says
That stinks that Lowe’s is messing up your wood cutting. I mean what is the point if you have to take care of it at home anyways?!?! Boo on them!!! I love all your DIY projects that you worked on. You are so darn crafty and I am jealous!
Kerry says
I know it made it so much more time consuming. Next time I am hitting up Home Depot! Why, thank you. I love making them.
Stacia says
Love your acorn project! So clever!
Kerry says
Thanks, I got it from Pinterest.
Amber says
Your acorns are awesome. I love your centerpiece.
Kerry says
Thank you, I was happy with how it came out, for now! Ha!
Emily says
The dining room table decor came out amazing! What a cute idea to make DIY acorns from plastic easter eggs.
Kerry says
Thanks! It was totally from Pinterest, I shared it on Friday. So easy to do.
kristen says
ugh that sucks about lowes screwing up your cutting. we have never had an issue, but we’ve only gone like twice or three times lol obviously you do a lot more DIY than we do, but jeez how hard is it for them to do their job?! gonna check those books out.
Kerry says
The guy did say he was from hardware so I don’t think he was really qualified. I should have known when he messed up the first cut. They were both shorter quicker reads but very good.
Meg Taylor says
Wow! So many projects this weekend. I love those acorns, and the centerpiece is awesome, too!
Kerry says
It was fun! The acorns are super easy and they really add a nice touch of Fall.
Erin of TexErin-in-SydneyLand says
Okay. Those acorns look awesome, and you make it look so easy! I’d try it and most definitely, they would not look that good!
Kerry says
You can totally do it. I used some pointed kabob skewers to hold them up. Spray them then glue the twine once it’s dry. You can do it!!