Reupholstering the church pew...

It feels nice to finally have my dining area finished.  It was a battle that took all summer long, but I think it finally paid off--I've been eating in there if that counts.

;) 

I really wanted this area to be more open and inviting and I wanted to create a space that was original and unique--and I guess I wanted to incorporated a lot of spunked up furniture in the area too.

Because...that's how I roll. 

:)))

 So here's the skinny on the pew.

I got it last April and for about five months it sat in my dining area. It clashed with everything; and it had that nice dingy old church smell to it.

very zesty, I tell ya....

I would apologize to people when they would come over. Hunk finally told me to just get my hiney in gear and reupholster the sucker.

When I finally decided to reupholster it I decided to keep the original fabric on the benches for two reasons.

 First, pulling all of the staples out of the original fabric was totally not worth the effort. Second, because the original fabric was thin, putting another layer over the top of it didn't seem to make it too bulky.

Basically a win-win for all.

 Once I started started stapling the new fabric on the benches I used my trusty Stanley Staple. Total necessity for anyone doing at-home upholstry.

This stapler can be picked up at any hardware store and make sure to get staples that can be used for reupholstry. Sorry, I don't know what size I used, the box just said that it could be used with furniture.

Obviously, I am not a professional.

;)

 When stapling, I started from the center and worked my out. This way I pulled all the bumps out of the fabric and I was able to stretch the fabric to the corner to give the benches a more clean and finished look.

When I got to the each corner I stopped stapling about three inches from each corner.

 I stopped stapling before I got to the corners so I could cut and fold over the corners so the fabric would have a more finished look. When I cut the fabric I made sure to cut it straight across. The piece that I cut off ended up looking like a triangle. (My scissor angle is kind of off in the picture).

 Once I cut the tip of the corner I then used my staple gun to staple at the center of the corner.

 The bulky areas on both sides of the stapled area were then folded across and stapled down so they would lay flat.

This was my first corner, I promise it got better as I went along. My eighth corner looked awesome, go figure my camera battery would die at that moment.

And after multiple paint jobs, pinching my leg with the stapling gun, and lots of fights over the blue paint I finally finished my lovely pew.

And if you were curious my paint colors for my dining area are:

Martha Stewart Wrought Iron

Martha Stewart Sultana

Martha Stewart Popcorn

Thanks for stopping by!

Check out the table transformation here

We are alive

So don't worry about calling the po-leece.

I have been working 12+ hous a day trying to get ready for a big show this weekend.

My fingers hate me right now.

On top of that my freaking internet is down again. Ugh....

So I am writing my first post via my phone.

There will be a legit full fledge real post soon. I bet punk's life on it....;)

Can Organizer Giveaway

My kitchen cupboards are mine fields. Whenever I open a door I can never be sure what might fall out. Our floor has seen it's fair share of broken spaghetti bottles, smashed-in tuna cans, and split cereal.

My food storage is no different. My method of organizing includes buying food at the case lot sales, leaving the said food in the case and stacking each case on one another. Then when I need something I tear at the corner of the plastic all the while trying to make sure that my makeshift stack stays in place.

We bring a whole new meaning to classy around these parts...

;)

So when the lovely ladies at CanOrganizer.com approached me about doing a giveaway I gladly jumped on board because can't we all use a little help organizing our kitchen cupboards?

(Points to self: Yes).

So here's the skinny.

I have looked at buying food storage organizing shelving, or at the very least some sort of shelving for my kitchen for a long time. My only set back has been that the before-mentioned storage often costs more then all my food--combined.

The CanOrganizer, on the other hand, is an afforable new way to organize food without breaking the bank (or sending your husband into a money induced coma).

With this system food can be easily organized, rotated, and switched out without the hassle of falling cans or toppling stacks.

Best of all, the organizers come in a variety of sizes so that they can easily fit a cupbaord, pantry, and food storage shelving.

So how would you like to win a pack of four can organizers (of any size)?

Um, yes please!

Imagine when the Husband comes home you can have him "Ooohhh and Aaaahhh" at your superb Martha Stewart organization skills.

Totally worth it right?

Here's how you can win:

*Visit CanOrganizer.com and come back and tell me what size you would use and why. (1 entry)

*Become a follower of Can Organizer on facebook (1 entry)

*All entrants must be public followers of Spunky Junky (1 entry)

And if that isn't enough right now the CanOrganizer  staff is offering 10% off your entire purchase, now through the end of the month. Just make sure to type in 'spunky' at checkout.

Good Luck!

Hello Fall, Lets be Friends.

In the past I have held on to summer like it was my long lost boyfriend--love it everyday, hate to see it go. you get the point.

haha.

This year however, there was a small piece of me that was desperately craving the crisp Fall air. 

So when the first snow finally hit the mountains I tore into our winter boxes with a vengance pulling out mittens, cable knit sweaters, uggs, and flannel sheets. 

I also started making soups, canning the garden, and adding hot chocolate to my morning regiment.

Now, my house  has been infiltrated with the smells of ginger Scentsy candles, homemade chicken noodle soup, and fresh baked zucchini bread--and for the first time in a long time I am loving everything about Fall.

Even with the brisk weather here Punk has still be taking in as much of the outdoors as possible.

Shoes: Crocs, Pants: Gap, Vest: Target, Flannel Shirt: Gap, Yellow long sleeve: Old Navy, Beanie: Walmart

We have this amazing trail that runs all the way around our subdivision so he can run and run and run without having to worry about cars.

 I'm not joking. He likes to run.

 He also has become very interested in his environment. Yesterday, he spent the good part of an afternoon picking all the dead dandelions. He would run and scream as all the seeds went flying away into the sky.

He kind of reminded me of Rosebud, the last Basselope, (which is one of my all time favorite books. ever.)...

It was cute to watch. The joy and fascination in his eyes reminded me of why I became a Mom.

It's kind of nice to have those little reminders now and then.

 Yesterday, we also got to help Hunk's family clean up the garden at the farm. There is the whole other side of Punk that comes out when he is outside--he is able to let go and just run and play, fall down, get up, chase the chickens, grab the cat, he just doesn't stop and the whole time he is laughing and jabbering on hystarically.

we also gave him ice cream. Do I need to say anything more about his new trick?

;)

Oh yes. And we have a winner of the Snowcones and Lollipops Party collection.

#9 Vanessa. Congrats Girl! Send me an email so we can hook. you. up.

You've Won Some Scotch Blue Tape.

(source)

Yes, you three ladies are lucky ducks! I would love to see what you do with this amazing tape--because it will rock your socks.

pinky. promise.

#2 Brandi
#5 Laura
#8 Lucy

Congrats Ladies--please email me within the next 24 hours!