Children DIY Weekend

Weekend Shenanigans

Unless you’ve been under a rock, last week the entire city of Atlanta was crippled unnecessarily by a mere two inches of snow.

Atlanta Snow 2014

I’ll spare you the details because I’m pretty sure the lack of resources, thousands of people that were left sleeping in cars on area interstates and children slumbering at their desks overnight has crossed your timeline or TV screen so I’ll start with the thaw out.

This weekend as the ice finally melted and the city came back to life I was happy to venture out of the house after being iced in for nearly a week to attend my first Metro Atlanta Founders Day (MAFD). MAFD is a luncheon where all of the local chapters of AKA get together to honor our founders. Had a great time seeing faces I knew and meeting a few new people.

Metro Atlanta Founders Day

 

 

MAFDAll of my line sisters except for two.

This weekend I also volunteered to keep my friend’s children so her and her husband could go off for a weekend getaway. While I was gone having lunch and fun the Mr. was at home with 4 small children. I came home expecting him to be frazzled but he was holding things down. As soon as my toe hit the threshold it became a barrage of Mommy I need this, Miss Mimi can we…..Y’all know I love the kids so I came in and took over.

This weekend was also spent so called putting the last touches on the laundry room until I took down the bar light in the ceiling and realized that two gaping holes were staring back at me. Like two big eyes. After much debate and the reading of many horror DIY tales on the interwebs I had some what comfortably come to a decision that I wouldn’t take on scraping the popcorn off the ceiling…until yesterday. I mean if it has to be patched, sanded and painted to hide those holes may as well scrape…right? I sure hope this turns out well. It’ll be a few more weeks before the reveal. I’m sorry, I’m sure you care.

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How was your weekend? Any snow where you are? Are you ready for Spring? I know I am.

Don’t forget to enter My Mohawk Area Rug Giveaway if you haven’t entered already! #GotToBeInItToWinIt

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It’s Friday. Time for a little fashion/What I wore action w/Trina and Aracely

Earlier in the week I had the opportunity to attend an event hosted by Dermalogica and learn about their new space here in Atlanta. In depth post coming next week.

I wore:

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Blouse/Jeans/Bracelets/Necklace: Thrifted  Jacket/Belt: Forever 21 Boots: Don’t Remember Purse: Gifted

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Décor Giveaway Living Our Home

Mohawk Area Rug Giveaway

Disclosure

As you can probably tell I am on a roll trying to get this house transformed into a home. While I know it will take time the journey of a thousand miles started with one step…you feel me?

Mohawk Area Rug Giveaway

There is nothing more cozy than a warm and inviting home and I am trying to transform our house into just that. The folks over at Mohawk were so kind to send me an 8X10 area rug and allow me to giveaway an additional area rug. With the weather as cold as it is the rug couldn’t have come at a better time, not to mention it has curtailed my children from sliding across the living room.

Mohawk Rug

Prior to the rug getting here the space was cold and bare. We have two sofas, two chairs and an ottoman that were placed haphazardly.

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Once I rolled the rug out I decided that the furniture needed a little rearranging. Not sure if the arrangement will stay this way but it works for now.

Mohawk Rug

Mohawk Rug

Amazing what a rug can do to warm up a space. I chose the Simpatico rug for its neutral colors. I needed something to work with the pillows and the patterned chair and this fit the bill. The rug is excellent quality and bound on the edges to prevent fraying.

Mohawk Rug

We don’t own  a vacuum cleaner, I’ll need one ASAP as it is recommended for the care of the rug.

Mohawk products are manufactured right here in the USA. To learn more about Mohawk’s history and their dedication to keeping their products manufactured right here in the USA check out their video Still Made in the USA.

You can find Mohawk scattered all throughout social media. If you need inspiration or information you can find Mohawk on Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Google +, Houzz, Pinterest, Home Talk and on their own  blog Mohawk Home Scapes.

Here’s the fun part.  Mohawk is giving one of my readers the opportunity to win a rug of their choice valued up to $150. Selected rug must be sized 5X8 and under. The giveway will run until Februay 10, 2014 and is open to U.S. Residents only. Good Luck!

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