Ahh a new faucet

I have a wishlist of great things to do in my home. Most of them fall into the "want" category more than the "need" so in our endevor to be frugal and debt free they generally remain low on my shopping list...VERY LOW.

That is why I have come to love getting gift cards.

For Christmas we were given several gift cards to Home Depot. I asked my sweet hubby what he thought we should use them for. Something practical like adding to the supplies to finish the basement? Tools? Organizing supplies? Gardening gear? What?

Can you imagine my thrill when he said to get the new faucet we have been eyeing for a while!!! We have wanted it but could never justify the cost when our current (boring) faucet worked just fine. Now...well now I am wearing a smile whenever I walk into my kitchen. Who knew a faucet could make me so happy. But it is SOO pretty!!

 See, basic builders grade (ultra boring) faucet....

 Sweetest man who knows just how to make his wife happy!

Ahhh, new stylish, functional, lovely faucet.

Truth be told, sweet hubby comments all the time how much he likes the new faucet.
Thanks family and friends for the gift cards for a "want" item making us very happy!

Mason Jars+Cupcake wrappers=Organized!

 What a mess. I hate getting into the cupboard for 1 thing and having 10 come out. I have been wanting to do something about this for a while. Yesterday, I broke down and took 5 minutes to do just that.... 

Take 1 pile of cupcake wrappers

 1 wide mouth mason jar....

 Place wrappers inside. Nice, neat, and tidy...

Put the lid on it nice and snug and VOILA! No more jumbled mess.

Ahhh, I feel better already!

Kitchen decor....

I have struggled this past year with how to decorate above my cupboards.

I knew what I wanted in my mind but could never quite get that to come out.

When I put up my fall decor I think I came close.

I love how it turned out.

It's amazing how simple things make a big difference.

I still need to decide what to do with the large pail and star...

The flower arrangment came from the DI.

Can  you believe I didn't do much to it? Yep, I thought it looked great just the way it was.

Hmm, maybe I need a bit more fall garland there at the end too.

It's making the house feel more like Home.

Mason Jar Soap Dispensors

I love these mason jar soap dispensers! I wanted one from first sight. I however didn't wanna pay the price for just the lid. So I did what any self respecting crafter would do, I made my own.

I grabbed a mason jar and started to cut a hole in the top. Not a tough job but I needed a wide one and wanted to limit the number of sharp edges.  Needle nosed pliers worked great to widen and smooth out the hole.

I had a bottle of Bath and Body works foaming kitchen soap to use. The top was great for a smooth finish. I just super glued the rim of the pump to the flat lid.

Add a little silicone to help seal the pump and the rough edges. Hot glue works well too. Make sure to let this dry completely.

Add a bit of paint for the finish of your choice. I would have preferred a hammered nickle finish but of course couldn't find that spray can (until I finished the project!) hidden at the back of the shelf. 

Black would have to do for now.

I tried a matte gold too. Not bad but I like the black or hammered nickle better.

I love them. And they work great. I'm putting this on my Christmas gift list. I am shooting for a homemade Christmas this year. Dear family, you'd better get your wishes in when you can!

Love, Love, LOVE it! It looks amazing on my sink.
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