Back to School, Back on Track

This week my oldest started Kindergarten. (sniff, sniff)

He just hopped aboard that bus!

I was nervous about the adjustment to Kindergarten but he took the changes in stride.  I couldn't have asked for a better first week of school!

The lazy days of Summer have been fun but I must say I'm glad that we have the structure of school back in our lives.  I've got tons of projects scheduled to be completed before it's too cold to paint outside.  First I'm going to tackle this motley group of furniture.

Amazingly I was able to acquire all this furniture for my daughter's room for free!

Antique Jenny Lind twin bed - this piece was my Mother-in-law's childhood bed.  I feel so fortunate that it has been passed down to my daughter.

Empire dresser from Freecycle.  A tall chest will fit the small space better than a long dresser.

 Another Freecycle score.  I actually have two!

Quilt rack from my childhood bedroom.  My parents are moving so the quilt rack has found a new home with us.

I know right now that these pieces don't make a very cohesive bedroom set but I'm hoping that Annie Sloan can help me out with that!

I ordered a quart of Old White from Repurposed and Refined and they were awesome enough to also send me a complimentary brush and 2 color samples!  I can't wait to try the magic of chalk paint for myself.  Wish me luck!

What are you working on now that the kids are back in school?

Thanks for visiting!