This post is a bit like talking to me in person.
Whole lot of talking. Kinda random.
Definitely rambling.
It’s how I talk to my friends if it makes you feel any better.
So I got an early Christmas present from Matt today.
He got me a Mac!!
Even though I’m into all the artsy things of the world as of late, I certainly wasn’t planning on getting one. It was time for a new laptop for me (as he takes mine all the time for work–it might technically be his), but again, wasn’t prepared for a mac.
And it came with photoshop!
Except I can’t use it.
Because it’s too hard.
🙂
Don’t you worry; I will figure it out.
On another note, I took a bit of time to go junking with Lauren on Saturday. And somehow we talked Matt into keeping all 3 kids.
Wonderful.
As was this beauty at $7.50. It was priced at $50, and I asked the owner if she could do a little better. We found another similar, but smaller, chandy priced at ten bucks. I’m not sure if God Himself was smiling on me or she was just having a crazy kind moment, but she said, I’ll give you either of them for $7.50.
Whaa???
I should’ve gotten both. I will probably have to go back for it.
I can totally see it a chalky gray with some blackish antiquing on those details. Maybe a little metallic…maybe a wash over the black. We’ll see where she takes me.
I can’t decide if I’ll rewire it or turn it into a candelabra. Any thoughts?
I’m also really feeling the pressure of my whole 3 mantel biz.
What was I thinking?
I would love to show you all three by the time Layla has her mantel party, but I’m not sure that’s gonna happen. Too much sweet potato casserole to make, too much laundry to do, too many miles to drive this week.
But you never know. I’ve got one mostly down, photographing it tomorrow, and maybe I can get one more done before we leave on Wednesday.
What have you got going on for the week?
Anybody want me to share a yummy (and easy) sweet potato casserole?
Very Paula Deen and SO very Southern.
If you guys ask, I’ll take some pics while I’m working tomorrow.
🙂
Happy Baking, I mean, Thanksgiving!
Hi Shaunna, first I'd like to say…I love your blog, and all that you create. Very inspiring! Second, regarding the Chandi…I have three, waiting for me to get to them in my garage. One will hold only candles, and the other two hopefully will be wired into my bedrooms. So, I guess you could say I'm a chandi fan. ;)
G'eve Shaunna ~ I know no matter what yo do everything will be over the moon gorgeous …
Shaunna, that chandelier is going to look amazing repurposed!! I love this post, you are keeping it real, I love that, Happy Thanksgiving to you too!! Kathysue
aw, girl, i am on a bit of a diet…. lately my sweet potatoes are mashed with the splenda brown sugar mix and that's it. boo. ;)
A few months ago – like August – I got a MacBook Pro. I also bought Photoshop Elements 8. Just before I bought PSE8 I found http://www.kimklassencafe. She's amazing. She offers an online class called The Skinny where you will learn an incredible amount about Photoshop. She's an excellent teacher. I love using it now – no fears. Check it out. You will not regret it. Love your blog, BTW.
Merry Early Christmas to you, Shaunna! lol! What a great gift! And that chandy was a steal! Wow! She is going to just shine dressed in distressed white. Can hardly wait to see her completed! 🙂 Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
hehehe, My hubby brought me home an early Christmas present Macbook today too!!! I just got it up and running and am trying to figure out how to use it, since this is my 1st Mac! Ooooh, I LOVE it so far!
Hey Shaunna, your chandy will be beautiful when you get finished with it! Sweet hubby…I so want a Mac…one day! Yes,I would love your casserole recipe…and pics too please! Thanks Shaunna and enjoy your Thanksgiving! ~Deb~
Yea for the early Christmas present! You got a great find! Can't wait to see what you do with it!
Great post! You are going to have fun with the new chandy and smile every time you look at it for that price! My mother in law brings candied sweet potatoes. I'm no help! Enjoying my first visit to your blog. Adding myself as a follower. Do have a Happy Thanksgiving!
I'm 900…congrats! Watch out, here comes 1000.
Girl. I love me some sweet potato casserole… I make one every year covered in a brown sugar, buttery, pecan filled topping that has about 1,538,900 calories per serving but OH SO WORTH it. Would love to see your recipe….
Okay, that chandelier is just awesome and about what I am looking for but maybe a little smaller in our breakfast room. Love the detail! Love it and what a bargain!!
What a wonderful gift! I am sure that you will have fun figuring out PS! 🙂 The chandelier is great and what a great price! I hope that you get what you need done and still have some time for yourself! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
Shauna,
Just love the lamp, very nice finding 🙂