Man. I have been so so busy. Like crazy busy. Like I can’t even catch my breath busy. And it’s all because I discovered the devil best. thing. ever. Apple tv. You know it? It really is going to be the death of me. I imagine it’s like Netflix. Where you can watch whole episodes of seasons passed of your favorite shows.
Last weekend we had a last minute opportunity to go to the 3rd Annual Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival and Had. A. Blast! It was our first time going and I was so pleasantly surprised at just how creative the event set up was. Previous year’s headliners include Sting, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder. This year the headliners for Friday night were Marc Anthony, Santana and an all-star salsa band that I actually watched rehearse a few days before the show. That was cool. We went to the event on Saturday night and were greeted by this great, lively little band from New Orleans. I didn’t get their name. :(
So, last I left you in the living room and we were looking like this. And, I’ll give you one guess as to what it looks like today. :) Yep, exactly the same with a little more dust. See, I have no issue leaving one room totally midstream to shift gears. I probably should finish up in there, because the fab new striped rug really doesn’t go with those couches. I’m still in shock about that. ;) But, once again, I’m going function over form. For now. I did make a little drop off at the laundromat this morning that I’m hoping will one day be my couch solution. Let’s just say the sewing machine is coming out in September and I’m more than a wee bit skerd! You know I’ll keep you posted. Now, do you want to see something that might make you skerd?
Check this out … the monthly review in the first week of the following month. #surprisedmyselfwithmyefficiency July has always been a favorite month of mine … and it proved to be the same on the blog. I started the month begging asking for help as I started to undertake a living room redo. So far, as part of the Blogging without Borders series we have made a floating shelf and started work on DIYing a coffee table. I am reeeally hoping to have that for you at the next update. If this review is old news to you, head over to see what the other gals are up to. We had a bunch of fun with decor on this new floating shelf. Well, I know I did, I hope you did, too. :) From the initial attempt, an early fall mantel and the most recent where we finally brought ‘the girls‘ back and added a pop of color with a spray painted leaf wreath. How to Build a Floating Shelf Tutorial is here! I enjoyed putting together a round-up of 105 ideas for your 4th of July celebration. What a great resource! I was a day late so feel free to pin it for next year. :) And I also made another piece of pallet word art that I adore. It has been the perfect, sun shiny addition to our rooftop pallet bed area. July was also great fun for me as part of the Hometalk Ambassador team. I shared my tips for posting your projects on Hometalk here. And also had a blast with my girlfriends at our DIY pool party with Hometalk ‘swag’ here. Thank you so much Hometalk, and Miriam, for the wonderful opportunity. :) It gave me chance to help my friend Carol learn how to use … continue reading
Last week I decided to join in the fun at my new buddy, Jamie’s blog, C.R.A.F.T. where she’s hosting a fun summer series called Creating Really Awesome Free Trips! The acronym for her blog name, wait … the blog name is the acronym, right?!?! Whatever. CRAFT actually stands for Creating Really Awesome Free Things … obviously I love this girl as much as I love creating really awesome free things … and that is a lot. ;)
Well HELLO! to everyone. And a big, phat Curacao welcome to everyone who is new around here at the space between. It sure is nice to have you. :) I am so happy that everyone seems to be enjoying ‘this week {in curacao}‘, it has been so fun for me to spotlight this little known treasure of an island in the southern Caribbean. And an extra-large Thank YOU!! to Julia from Hooked on Houses for sharing the house tour love. You were so kind to spread the word about these house tours that I have been so excited to post! :) If you’ve missed any part of ‘this week {in curacao}’ you can get all caught up by clicking on the images below. Today, we’re taking a break from gallivanting around the island and we’re relaxing by the pool. And, by relaxing … I actually mean DIYing, of course. :)
Hey, hey!! We’re continuing ‘this week {in curacao}‘ today. If you’ve missed the amazing home tours shared so far just click here to see the home where Bachelorette Emily’s family met Jef and Arie and here to see the home where Emily and Ricki stayed here on the island. Today we are taking a closer look at the tree house that was the fantasy suite for Bachelorette Emily and Jef. It is seriously one of the coolest houses I’ve ever seen. And, I totally want one. #ournextDIYproject
Happy Tuesday to yáll! Do you recognize those front steps? Today we’re taking a tour of the truly breathtaking oceanfront Sirena Bay estate where Bachelorette Emily and her daughter Ricki stayed while they were here in Curacao. It is phenomenal! A true representation of traditional Curacao architecture and design.
