Hung from the Wall...or Ceiling...with care

I thought I would put up some pictures of a few projects I got done over the weekend. Now don't get all thinking "Wow, Holly is sure on top of things!" I mean sometimes I am, but really, these were totally simple things that required just a bit of time to actually get them completed. And voila, they are done! Now onto the next 15 things...

First off. My cousin, Ruth, gave us this picture for our anniversary (June 5th). At the Stollery hospital and other large venues in the city, they often have this great book fair. The books are priced well and they also have other cutesy things for sale. She showed me this and said she thought I would like it. Months later she gave it to me for our anniversary. I had completely forgotten about it. What a great surprise! So then the dilemma came, what to do with it? We had it hung over a couch, but it just wasn't right. Then it occurred to me (or Rob, we aren't really sure who's idea this was. Team effort perhaps?), to hang it in a corner, from the ceiling.

So off I went yesterday in search of the items needed. Got two brass ceiling hooks at Zellers for $1.79 each. Then I got 190 ft of twine (Because obviously who doesn't need 190 feet of twine?) at Dollarama for, you guessed it, $1!

Rob did all the math. Math is not my strong suit. I was Mr. Osis' math class for three years straight. And each year he just wanted to get me out of his class. I'd always get in the 45-49% range and he'd boost me up over 50% so I could pass (just barely) and get out of his class. Yet, each year, I would be back, failing math, goofing off, skipping class. Oh dear, I was a bad student!

So the darling husband does all my dirty work, when it comes to math that is! Plus, it puts all those years of carpentry school to good use. This is what we came up with. We are pretty pleased with it, and think its kind of a fun way to incorporate this picture into our living room area. Now its just figuring out what to do with the top of the desk!
Next was the find I made a few weeks ago when my MIL and I went on a garage sale spree. You can read about it here. I found this entryway mirror for a whopping $2, and I fell in love with it immediately!

So while out yesterday, I found this package of 8 screw hooks at Zellers for $1.79. A few coats of Krylon black matte spray paint, and a few jiffy marker touch ups, and here it is. My new entryway mirror/key holder!
I'm quite pleased with it, and I figure if any of the spray paint rubs off with wear, out will come the handy dandy jiffy marker! And yes, we decided not to paint it...yet! I'm still thinking white could look kind of cool, but I also love the dark wood. So it will stay as-is for now. Love it!

Finally, my $6 Value Village score. I went in to use a buy one get one free coupon I had. Got two shirts for $7. Then I thought I better do a quick tour of the store. You never know what you will find (which I think is their slogan!). I came across this sweet IKEA Luns chalk board. Its basically in brand new condition, and it still sells at IKEA for $24.99. So into the entryway it went. Actually hung and measured by yours truly. Rob has had to explain to me how to hang things numerous times, and perhaps its finally starting to stick. Heck, I even used a level for this one!
I finally found a fun package of colored chalk at Wal-Mart. You think Micheals would sell chalk. Not so! I was trying to find Chalk Ink. Its amazing. Its what the barista's use at Starbucks to decorate the boards with the Coffee of the Week info (or COW if you are hip like that!). It seems like chalk is obsolete these days!
A view of our front entrance. Its starting to come together. Now I'm considering doing a little something with our entryway closet. Inspired by this idea. Well, actually this one had occurred to Rob a while ago, but Wendy over at The Shabby Nest made it famous! Adorable no?
PS. Can anyone tell me what is going on with my poor, poor header???