Thrifting...and More White Spray Paint

I know. Jennifer at a Thrift store sounds oxy-moron. But it happend. And now it happens everyday. I am obsessed with Thrift stores--namely the Salvation Army conveniently located a short 1/2 mile away.
I can't describe the amazingness these places carry--if you can look at ugly objects and find the "bright side."

Take a look at my beloved Owl bank I recently purchased for a whopping $1.00. I forgot to get a picture before I started giving him my love--so here he is, halfway dressed: 

Yes, I spray painted him white--primed him all up first, of course. I got even more super excited about my purchase, when I happened to be browsing Urban Outfitters website and found this for $8.00 as opposed to my $1.00 find:

Owls are IN! And here's my little guy, all finished, perched nicely on my dresser:

 

 The white vase pictured above? Yeah, I have more where those came from:

My total at the Salvation Army for a killer owl and 4 white vases...wait for it....$3.18! Score.

Spray Painting and Picnik-ing

Spray paint is such a fast fix to update old items around the house and create a new look--at a whopping 2.97 per can (Walmart price). My most recent spray paint escapade includes picture frames. I had quite the collection (don't ask why) of oddly colored picture frames--neon pink and green to name a couple--and needless to say, those colors no longer match my decor. The frames, however, are still in excellent condition (all purchased on clearance at one time or another at TJ Maxx, I know this because the price tags are still stuck perfectly to the back.)

 Anyway, you can obviously use any color of spray you'd like--in an effort to keep my bedroom going with the "fresh and clean" look, even when the ol bed isn't made, I chose WHITE. Careful when spraying--it can sometimes be tricky dependent on the surface, it's always best to use a "primer" spray first and then add color. I didn't do it this time and regretted it--thus why I went to through 2 cans of Spray.

I'm sure most spray painters out there know--keep the spraying to the outdoors. I tried to trick the system by spray painting in the kitchen, both Hula and I had to leave and take a drive around the town while the apt. aired out.
Anyway, here's a small glimpse at the finished product. I love the white against the blue walls.  

Oh yeah, the man pictured is my Grandpa, cool huh!

I almost forgot-PICNIK-ING! It's the greatest thing ever. Pretty much Photoshop for dummies. Go to www.picnik.com...totally free, unless you want to upgrade from the free version--which is inexpensive.

But it essentially does the editing for you. Check it.

mLw, The Big Reveal

It's official. I am a 26 year-old trapped in an 80 year-old's life. I am officially a knitter. I'm addicted, can't put it down, can't stop thinking about my next knitting adventure, can't stop visiting craft stores and buying unnecessary yarn bundles, buttons and ribbons. Help. Just kidding, but really, it's my new hobby.

My little "company" is called mLw--that's monogram for Made With Love. So cheesy yet so good. It's been a hit thus far, I've had a few customers--thanks to my always supportive family, and I am selling my makings at a cozy coffee shop in Washington, Illinois.

I have mostly been creating baby hats and onsies--but I've made some killer adult winter caps and am currently working on leg warmers--SO CUTE. Here's some pics to show ya I'm not messin' around.