Time for Christmas Cards!

Its that time again…and for those of you with young kids, you know that Christmas cards aren’t the same without pictures!

I used to pay for photography sessions, but after investing in a good camera for Urban Farmhouse, I decided to try my luck at my own mini photo sessions with my favorite subject, Nikolas.

Yesterday morning I took Nikolas to a really cool area over by our local library to see if we could get a good shot or two for our card this year.

Drum roll please….I think we found a winner!

Aside from the one above, I got some other really great shots, just letting him discover the area and get silly with me.

  

Before I knew it, I had dozens of great shots that I can now use for grandparent gifts! (Busy moms gotta love multi-tasking!)

 

  

(The G.Q. Pose!!!)

 

 

Here’s My Amateur Photography Pointers:

1. When photographing kids, let them lead you and take cues…if they wanna get silly, let them get silly…personality is the key to great pictures!

2. For outside shots, overcast weather is best (no squinty eyes and shadows!).

3. I don’t have an expensive lense, but I do rely on an editing program to get cool effects. (I use Picasa and Picnik….it’s free and super easy to use!!!)

4. Don’t overload on props…keep it simple for timeless photos.

5. Snap Away! I took 500 pictures in 35 minutes, but got the shots I wanted and then some.

Most importantly…have fun!

We laughed so hard we had tears streaming down our faces by the end of the shoot. Then we went to have milk shakes and hamburgers together. It was a great date with my boy. In twenty years from now when I look back at these pictures, I know I’ll feel the happiness of our day.

 

Good Luck! Now, go out and make some memories with your kiddos!

Salvaged Driftwood Dresser

I had a client come to me in search of a masculine dresser for her son’s room that I could redo with a driftwood flair. I knew I needed to search for a piece with clean, modern lines.

It seems I walk past pieces like this on a daily basis when I’m out junkin’ and never give them a second glance.

BEFORE

She showed me a picture to work off of for inspiration and I immediately had a vision, that eventually turned into this….

I am so in love with how this dresser transformation turned out that I think my Nikolas now needs one in his room too!

I can’t wait to see it in his new room! Thanks for a super fun project this week, Heather!

Spider Back Chair Makeover Revealed!

I knew these little chairs had some big potential!

 

I still have two available for a makeover….email me if you are interested!

Practice Makes Perfect…Especially with Driftwood!

I was pretty excited when I first figured out how to “paint” a driftwood finish, giving pieces the weathered look that’s so in right now.
My first attempts were decent but I think I’ve finally tweaked the process enough now to give a truly realistic finish with some subtle wood grain.
This is a dining set I found and refinished this week for a super cool family here in Frisco.

They could see past the maroon, vinyl seats and chipped up tabletop to the beautiful French look we were going for.

I’m loving how the colors of the table contrast so well against their dark hardwood floors.
 
Thanks Carrie and Jeb! You guys rock!

I guess its just like the ole’ saying…practice makes perfect.
If you’d like me to find your perfect piece of furniture and give it a weathered, driftwood look, give me a shout!baylorkls@aol.com

They Beg to be Beautiful!

Can’t you see them screaming…”Make Me Over, Darling!” Well, maybe that’s just what I see. But, nonetheless…I’m excited to announce that I now have access to an inventory of great pieces that need makeovers! Here’s what I’ve got so far…

Chair Inventory

   

     

Table Inventory

   

 

 

If you can see the beautiful potential in these pieces like I can, then I bet you are as excited as me!

Case in Point….The Chevron Chair Makeover.

  

A little inspirational eye candy for ya…

 

 

 

To inquire about any of these pieces, contact Kristen….hurry, before they’re gone!

Chairs, Chairs and More Chairs…

Well, the Chevron Striped Metallic Chair was such a hit, that I happened upon a large lot of them while out the other day and snagged them up! They about sold out in an hour but the good news is that I have two left for sale.

Before

After a refinish job…they are on there way to get a new seat cushion in Chevron Stripe twill.

 

I’ll put up the after picture when the new seat is added!

I hope everyone has a safe and super fun spooky night…

Happy Halloween!!!