Singing in the Rain.

Year-around rain in the desert is non-existent.

I think mother nature saves the rain up all year

then unleashes it during monsoon season.

We don't mind.

We know how to throw a street party like nobody's business!

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How did this happen?

"Leave it to you to turn a family trip in to a episode out of Samson and Son," was my husband's reply when my mom and went "browsing" at one of my favorite spots in Vegas.
I will admit, this scene looked pretty ridiculous.
See what we found then I ask, "can you blame me?"

This I brought back with me from the Antique Mall in Lexington, Virginia.

My mom scored these identical tables for $7.00 each from here.

Lamp, globe, brass container from antique stores in Lexington, Virginia.

I adopted these benches for $3.00.

I'll admit, they're not much to look at now but they will be when I get done with them. (I hope).

Found here.

$5.00 dollar velvet chair. My camera hit a glitch so I couldn't photograph the back but it has lovely nailhead deatailing all over. Found here...again.

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I'm busy...

painting!

This bathroom makeover is going to be a fun one
(taking in to account everything goes according to plan, which usually never happens).
Three sponsors have stepped up to make this makeover possible.
Big thanks to Dutch Boy Paints, Cutting Edge Stencils and Ghost Nest Hardware.
I hope not to dissapoint.

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Unlikely night stand.

Hi Folks, I'm back from vacation. I have a lot to share about our wonderful family trip and about some fabulous finds I brought back with me (thanks to Southwest Air...did you know they are one of the few airlines that don't charge to check bags? In D.C. I bought a box just so I could bring back some stuff).

Problem is, I got a new camera for my birthday (Canon Rebel) and apparently all the pictures I took are way too big to upload to Blogger. If anyone knows how I can shrink the picture file so they'll upload, I'm all ears.

While I'm awaiting your instruction, here's a little goodie (with my old camera).

A couple of months ago while in Salt Lake City I found this vintage, audio/visual cart on Craigslist. I thought I might make a great little nightstand for my boys room.

Vintage locker basket makes a great place to stash books. I found this one at a local antique store in town but I saw that Urban Outfitters sells a reproduction.

This lamp came from an antique store in Lexington, Virginia.

Found this globe at the antique mall is Lexington, Virginia.
White lacquer tray from West Elm.

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Cutting Edge Stencil Winner.

Congratulations to #28, Diana S., winner of a stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils!

Diana, we all want to what you do with your stencil!

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Kara Paslay Design.

I've always loved a gal who can roll up her sleeves and do some business with a hammer. Meet our newest sponsor Kara of Kara Paslay Design. She and her husband, Tim, live by the motto, "Do what you love." This dynamic duo have got some serious vision. "Drab to Fab" is so overused but it really describes what they do.

Kara made it to the final round of Design Star last year. She and her husband's ultimate dream would be to have their own design show. They would call it, "Til Design Do Us Part©" and travel around in an old AIR STREAM that they fixed up making people's design dreams come true.

(If her experience is anything like what happens when my husband and I work together on a project that is for sure to be one entertaining show!) Click here to watch their intro video.

I don't think there isn't anything they can't do. Check out this menu of services: Window displays, retail spaces, curb appeal consults, furniture design and home design, just to name a few (see here). If you need some help with your home you must contact them. Prepare to be inspired!

Interested in being a sponsor on Three Men and a Lady?
Doing so will drive more traffic and business to your site.
Contact Me for great rates.

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Leaving on a jet plane.

We're headed to...

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Shabby Apple Winner.

Congratulations to Lyndsie over at A Love Worth Waiting For who won a dress of her choice at Shabby Apple!

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Wall Stencil Giveaway.

I love wallpaper, however, I don't love the high price and messy application. That's why wall stencils seem like such a great alternative for the avid diy'er.

Meet Cutting Edge Stencils. They offer a huge selection of stencils ranging from damasks, birds, borders, medallions and stripes...just to name a few. They have something for every room and the perfect stencil to give your space that "wow factor."

Spoiler alert...I'll be using one of their stencils in my bathroom makeover!

Cutting Edge Stencils will be giving away one stencil of your choice, up to $40.00! To be eligible for the giveaway, go to their site, leave a comment on this post naming your favorite stencil along with an email address. For an extra entry, blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway. No anonymous entries please. Winner will be chosen via Random.org. Giveaway closes Saturday, July 17th at midnight. Good luck!

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To paint or not to paint...

As you may know, this bathroom is getting a facelift.
Problem is this cherry cabinet. It's just getting in the way of a cohesive look.

I would LOVE to paint the cabinet a black lacquer just like these bookcase and shelves featured on Little Green Notebook today.

So here's the problem. We paid a pretty penny to upgrade these cabinets when we bought the home 2 years ago. I never really liked them to begin with but the alternative option choices were...let's just say...unacceptable.

Would painting this cabinet be good or bad for resale? (No, we don't have plans to move).

To paint or not to paint...that is the question.

Input please.

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