Thursday, May 7, 2015

New Spin on Spring Cleaning


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Spring Projects

We are still pursuing a life sans cardboard boxes, but in the midst of unpacking and establishing room in our lives for things we haven't seen in ten years, we've found aslyum in projects. 

Fun projects, like industrial shelves made out of wood from the Kiabab National Forest, which borders the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon. 
(gathered with a permit of course)
Our new projects are all centered around incorporating components of our gypsy life, where we have gathered and accumulated everything under the sun. Some of the treasures that we love, revolve around my Momma and I's vintage glass obsession. We've collected/inherited some stunning pieces and they've finally got the opportunity to be debuted. The shelves that my family have been working on are ideal for switching out pieces periodically, especially since the shelves are so accessible. Every couple of weeks or so the shelves you'll see photographed below, get a little facelift and don different colored glassware, usually in tune with the season. Blue and yellow have been the inspo as of late because of all the rain and humidity, as we've transitioned from April showers to May and it's lovely flowers.



The following photos showcase two pending creations. They aren't quite complete but I wanted to display a peek for those who have asked about our home decor. Especially since my Momma documents ongoing projects so well on her instagram account. 







This coffee table is still being developed. My family went out to my Grandpa's wood barn and built the table top. We are still waiting on parts that have been ordered to accentuate the wood and complete the metal framing. 





Not only do we have beautiful authentic wood native to the area, we also have some stellar worn and weathered barn house wood. Those projects are well underway (just wait until I post some photos of those). Prospective projects and downsizing are gaining priority on our agenda, especially with spring and summer upon us. AKA....it's yardsale season and we are yardsale veterans. Prior to every move in my life, was a yardsale. Moving trucks can only hold so much, and one of the harsh realities of this life, is you can't take everything with you. You leave things behind, like friends, spectacular running trails, and the most heavenly tasting ranch from Dion's in Albuquerque. As you venture off to discover new vices, like the best mango sticky rice Thai food joint, mouth melting sugar cookies, and a vicious new running trail where you can pass blooming prickly pear cactus, you get to meet new people. One of the cool things about getting rid of things is the chance to leave them in good hands, appreciative hands. As happy as we are to see so many old treasures, we are also looking forward to passing them off to our new friends and neighbors out here. This post is my spring project pep talk, game on

What projects are you all dreaming up? And are any of my PCS-ers hunkering down for a yardsale?

over&out