Friend Friday- Do You Have Spring Fever?

Yesterday, it was cold enough to have snow flurries where I live, although I'm thankful the snow didn't collect. Today it's going to be in the 60's. Isn't that a crazy turn-around? I have Spring Fever! I'm opening the windows whenever I can, even if it means I have to wear a sweater. 

I'm indoors today working on some writing projects, but I'm hoping someone out there is enjoying the spring weather. I'm also thinking of all of the people in the states affected by tornadoes this week. What a tragedy! My prayers go out to all of those who have lost homes and loved ones. 

For Friend Friday, this week, I can't wait to see your spring projects and recent blog posts. Link up below and share your blog or website with us. You never know! I might feature your blog or your project on a Transformation Tuesday in the future.

--Michelle

Basket Makeover- What Would You Have Done?

I have a lot of baskets, but I don't always make good use of them. I received a wooden basket as a gift some time ago, but I thought it was time to spruce it up a little. I found it in my stash when I was looking for something to keep magazines in on my coffee table.

 I'm about to show you what I did with it, since I missed Transformation Tuesday yesterday, but since today is WWYD Wednesday, I thought I'd ask what you might have done with it if it was yours. Leave your ideas in the comments section below. Who knows, I might get tired of this version and try yours someday.

I decided to try weaving torn strips of quilting scraps in and out of the slots.

I wove every other strip the opposite way and then tied them at the top. If the strips weren't long enough, I added another piece with a simple knot where it wouldn't show on the inside of the basket.

 I think it looks nice on my coffee table.

 

Friend Friday- Happy Easter

It's Friend Friday and I'm wondering what you're doing for Easter. Do you make seasonal projects, put up decorations or bake up a storm in the kitchen? I made a lot of bread, rolls and tea ring today for our Easter dinner.

A family tradition

Today, we'll attend Good Friday services and then on Sunday we'll have the sunrise service, a breakfast and another service. I don't really put out Easter decorations...no time I guess. My kids still love hunting for eggs and baskets at Grandpa's farm even though they are in high school. Their dad usually hides their baskets up in trees or places that take some time to find.

So, link up to your blog and tell us what you did this week, seasonal or unseasonal. I can't wait to see what you've been up to!

Transformation Tuesday- Ikea Makeover

I've been trying to be very disciplined about several big writing projects, so I've not been able to do any of my own transformations to show you. However, my fellow bloggers never let me down with ideas. 

Check out this fabulous re-do of Ikea furniture from Stephanie, blog owner of My Crafty Days. Stephanie did a great job and you'll want to check out the full post on her website to get the step by step of her decision to paint her furniture. Here's her before and after.

 Now, I know some of you will find nothing wrong with the before picture, but I understand how it is when you just get tired of something.

 

I love how the lighter color of the cabinet shows off the colored pans she has inside now. And the black table is downright classy. With the wood floor, the painted furniture gives the room a more upscale look that is less country.

Don't be afraid of paint! Thanks for proving it to us Stephanie.

Muted Monday - Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week Unveil- Did you guess what it was?

Lot of you guessed about what last week's photo was a closeup of. It was part of the floor grates the cover the drains at the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco. They've made even the functional parts of the floors beautiful to look at.

Here are a few more angles.

Wouldn't these make beautiful wall hangings?

Friend Friday - Leave a Link

Thanks for the Friend Friday responses last week. I had a blast teaching my class on blogging and showing them all the fun tools like Simply Linked. I took a few photos while I was away speaking at the conference. We had a faculty dinner at a restaurant that had some cool stuff hanging on the wall. All I had with me was my iPod, so the pictures aren't quite as good.

 What did you blog about this week? Leave a link below for Friend Friday.