So my mom turned 50 this week and Chris and I were gone so I wanted to do something special for her. Last week I took her to the spa and we got pampered with heavenly facials. On Wednesday I put together a little surprise party for her at my house. It was an afternoon tea with our sweet Bible study girls. Mom was surprised and we had a great time! Then the whole family went to Wood Ranch to celebrate some more and everyone came back to our house for dessert and presents. Happy Birthday mom!! Hope you had a great time celebrating! We love you!!

Remember that one time my husband bought a tv wall mount and then I decided we needed a new tv stand? And then it made me realize our dark furniture would look way better if I lightened it up? And then it was time to get rid of the old dark throw pillows and dark rug? And then all of a sudden that fireplace looked so out of place. So we gutted it. All because we put the tv on the wall! Here’s a little walk down our DIY family room makeover. Before . I started with this old corner cabinet that i got for free years ago and painted chocolate brown. I dusted her off and went to town with chalk paint. Then I got rid of the old dark rug and started changing out our throw pillows. Then it was onto the fireplace. Before Chris took out part of the wood floor to extend the floor of the tiny fireplace. We also cleaned out the fireplace and sprayed it with cream paint that can withstand 1,200 degree temperatures. And then we sucked out the old volcano rock and put in this fire glass fr
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