knock-off furniture & a yummy dinner

I recently found this blog and I just have to share it with you. It is full of great DIY's. Everyone loves Pottery Barn furniture right? Well this lovely blogger shows you exactly how to make your own PB knock-offs. Her slogan - how to build knock-out, knock-off furniture. I am dying to build a knock-off console table from PB. Although she doesn't have the plans for this exact piece,  I can still use her how-to's to help me recreate my piece.


 Someday I will get to this project ... someday. If only I didn't have to work everyday! Work really gets in the way of all of the things I want to do. Maybe someday soon I will find a job that I am truly passionate about {I'm working on it}.

Anyways, here is just a little example...

I hope that you find a little inspiration here as well. Let me know if you end up making something. 

I also wanted to share with you all this other great blog find. On Monday night I was planning on making chili for dinner, but I just wasn't feeling it. I was feeling something creamy and full of carbs. Anyone else get these urges? I started searching and ended up with this.

Shrimp Scampi with Linguine

 I highly recommend it! Super yummy! I got a little lazy and decided not to take any pictures of the cooking process, but you can find the recipe here. This would be an amazing meal to make if you are planning a romantic in-home Valentine's date.

Enjoy!

snapshots from the cucina

It is officially Sunday night, which means the weekend is coming to a close. E & I had an event filled weekend. I took off on Friday and we went on a mini adventure to the Cincinnati Zoo. I hope to post some pictures tomorrow. We also had to opportunity to spend the night at his parents in Ohio & visit with his Grandma who is 92 (I think?). On our way home we stopped at IKEA! I picked up this bed frame that I have had my eye on for some time.. I also found a simple white quilt for the spare bedroom I am in the process of revamping. When we arrived back in Lexington, we got suited up for the Mid Summer Night's Run. This is E & I's second year running the race and we both beat our previous times! I started running last summer and have truly grown to love it. (notice the word "grown" ... there is hope for you) The Mid Summer Night's Run last year was my first race & I have ran in four other races since then. I hope to post some running tips soon. Today, E left to go on a golf trip with his dad. I hope to get lots of crafty projects done during his time away! While catching up on some R&R this afternoon I snapped a couple pictures from our kitchen. I hope you enjoy the details. The kitchen is a room I hope to renovate next year, once I save up some cash. Thanks to the blog Urban Grace Interiors, my creative juices are flowing. My inspiration can be found here.

Ok, enough rambling, here are some close ups from our cucina...


A spider plant grown from a split off of one in my office

Ansel Adams photos framed from an old calendar

Every kitchen needs some dog treats

Fun salt & pepper (I don't feel like I should call the shakers, but I don't know what else to call them) from my good friend Lu


A table runner I found at the Pottery Barn outlet

I display cook books, magazines, and recipes on this plate holder I bought at the dollar store

Last but not least
My favorite thing in the kitchen:

STELLA!

I will leave you with the classic head tilt
Happy Weekend!