First of all, I want to say thank you to all of you readers, and an even bigger thank you to all those who left some sweet and encouraging comments. This has been the most fun thing I’ve done in the blogosphere, and I am so happy to discovered so many cool and talented people. Thank you Linda of Calling It Home for hosting the most fun eParty!
Second of all, I want to apologize for the craptastic-ness of the forthcoming post.
Maybe it was all of the drinking…
or the fact that it was Easter, and I actually went to church! (I was raised Catholic, but have been pretty bad about this. I’m a Chreaster- only go to mass on Christmas and Easter. Yikes!)
Or that I was busy running around picking up furniture off Craiglisters for other parts of my house, not the ORC, as if I have time to spare…
(Let’s ignore the fact that there is already a perfectly good sofa in this area, and that there are now 2 sofas there back to back. I’m out of control, I know! But the daybed is just so much sleeker and sexier.)
What I’m saying is that I did very little in terms of measurable progress. So what did I accomplish this week? Basically whatever I could do with the click of a button.
I bought these super cute salt and pepper shakers for the pool house. Thought they’d make a fun addition to a poolside barbeque.
By some miracle, I did manage some minimal manual labor. I spent my lunch hour yesterday framing art.
(Please don’t miss the eggs at the top of the photo. They are farm fresh, given to me by my patient.)
And last night, I relocated this awesome Flamingo I got at a city-wide garage sale last year from my roof deck to the pool deck. Poor thing, he was up there gathering rust and leaves, and faded from the sun.
A brief coat of hot pink spray paint later, and here he is- ready to either hold a potted plant or an ice bucket of bubbles poolside. I prefer the latter. What about you?
Hoping I get my S*%t together this upcoming week!
Things to do:
1. Essentially set up the entire poolhouse
2. Do something to beautify the exterior of said poolhouse
3. Hopefully rig up some kind of bar/ beverage station
4. Get ready for Cinco de Derby (combo Cinco de Mayo/ Kentucky Derby Party)
#4 is my personal fave.
Cheers!
Celine
Your flamingo is sweet!!! Love him 🙂 I love your things to do list 🙂 I am feeling way behind but having a party at the end of this is getting me through 🙂
The party is the light at the end of the tunnel…for sure!!!
What time should I be there for the Cinco de Derby party? Love your bold pink flamingo and thinking that progress is all relative, things got done right? And I thought my BIL was the only one who used the term “Chreaster,” reading that while drinking my coffee made my morning!
Thanks for the encouragement. I guess some progress is better than none. xoxo- Chreasters Anon
Ahh nothing like drunk shopping! I am going to need to do some drunk decorating in order to accomplish everything left on my list! Loving that neon bird!
Lol. I must admit, I’m a Chreaster myself now too (don’t tell my mom). The flamingo as an ice bucket holder is genius.
Thanks lady! Drunk shopping is way more dangerous than drunk dialing. At least for the credit card statement. 🙂
I had a pretty drink filled Easter as well! The Austin bar scene wore me out 🙂
That’s Austin for ya! Good luck this week!
Hey, hey Mr. Flamingo! That’s quite a snazzy paint job you have now! I like that you are keeping this challenge light and fun- perfect attitude to have going into the final weeks (and for creating the perfect poolside party pad). You’ve been gathering all the pieces to the puzzle and something tells me they will all fall perfectly into place before Cinco de Derby (PS- I’m pretty sure we’re hosting as well- we’ll have virtual cocktails together!)
Let’s hope that fall into place, rather than flat on my face. Ha! Erin, let’s facetime and drink together next weekend. Wouldn’t that be grand!
I love the flamingo as an ice bucket holder.
Thanks Kerry!!
You have great craigslist kharma.
So far yes. I’m thinking it’s because I also send my friends listings?? xoxo
craisglist sofa…seriously…such a find! love that flamingo and looking forward to seeing in the big reveal. dana
Thanks Dana. That flamingo will be filled with bubbly, that’s for sure. xoxo
Omg, that sofa! If we had a truck I’d be scooping up MCM sofas that I have absolutely no room for, too! And yeah, hot pink for the flamingo all the way.
Ha, Thanks Jennifer. I need a bigger car, that’s what I’ve learned. Good luck this week!
That bird rocks. Drink on!
Cheers lady!
Love the flamingo…and drinking & shopping are ALWAYS good!!
Always fun, but dangerous. But we like to live dangerously right? We are making over spaces in 6 weeks!!
Love the two sofas picture. It makes me laugh and was much needed before diving into my full afternoon telepsych schedule. Blah. I wish we could come to your cinco de derby party! Miss you!
OMG. Please come!!! It’s not far, and you can stay the night!
I would, but I have a baby shower I’m throwing that weekend. (Will probably not have as much fun there)…
I must get my ass down/up/over? there soon though to visit!
The flamingo is adorable. You can get it done! (that’s what I keep telling myself!) Good luck this week.
Okay, that’ll be our new mantra! 😉
I think I’m in love with your flamingo! Can’t wait to see the finished space.
Thanks so much Kinberlee. Hoping I can pull it off.
Love the pink flamingo and the cacti are super cute!! Cant wait to see what you do next!
Thanks so much and thanks for reading!!
I want a bird-tender… So jealous. He definitely needs a bucket of drinks in him.
Bird- tender, I love that term. Why didn’t I think of that? 😉
The flamingo is too cute! Your week sounded more fun than mine. Cheers!
Too much fun does not a room make. I need to buckle down. Good luck this week!
Cannot wait to see the bar beverage area!
Arghh..I hope I can pull it off!!! Too many lofty ambitions perhaps??
Now I’m pretty sure I need a giant hot pink flamingo in my life…my husband thanks you! I actually LOL’ed over the craptastic note!!! 🙂
Ha, thanks Kate! Hopefully, that’s the last craptastic disclaimer I have to leave.
Sounds like a perfect week to me.Good luck this week. I would definitely have a cocktail, or two here.
Thanks Linda! I need to put down my cocktail for a hammer though. So much to do before this week!
Love his paint job. I spent most of the past week with a cocktail instead of a hammer as well. I’ve got faith in you sister.
Ha! Thanks E!!
How do you have time to do anything?! You’re wearing me out. Have some extra drinks from the flamingo ice bucket for me.
You know how I have time? I’m childless. I comparatively have eons of time.
The pink flamingo, Celine! I LOVE it especially as an ice bucket – I need that. I think we are all on the same page.. it’s about that time in the ORC when a drink is definitely needed. Can’t wait to see the flamingo all set up!
I will definitely get the flamingo in there. 😉 xo