Well, at least ONE of them! For those of you waiting, I am still working on the dresser and a few other furniture projects around the house. 

I've also decided that I am done with our dining area and how absolutely boring it is so I want to start the process of putting the "RHI stamp" on it.

With so many things on my to do list, I have GOT to start prioritizing things around here so that I can actually get some projects around our own home completed. 

I want to keep my word with you all so I'm working hard to get the faux finish tutorial up for you. I promise it'll be worth the wait! But, in the meantime, I kinda need your help.

Most of you know after reading this, that we are in a rental home. It took almost an entire year for me to settle with that and decide to begin making this house of ours, no matter how temporary, a home.

The next couple of months or so I would like to focus my energy on this space...

That would be our cute little sweet pea doing her homework as I snapped away!

It's our dining area. And, well, it's a little sad. I want it to be "happy" and to really express who we are as a family. The challenge, of course, is that it's technically not our home. I've thought of so many amazing ideas to make this a better place for all of us none of which exclude moving a wall or knocking something out of the way.

I also have issues when it comes to decorating my own home. Seems I can never commit. Ask me to help someone else design or decorate a space, I'm on it. Ideas flow freely. My space? Cricket, cricket.

So, as you can see, it's pretty much a blank canvas and the wall colors are neutral which I feel is a good thing but I'd love to make that wall (that one right there) a focal wall and perhaps even do a decorative paint technique, stencil or just paint it a different color altogether.

Our living space, which is directly behind this area is quite neutral with brown, tans, hues of blues and grays. (I know, exciting) Honestly, I love that space. You can see it here. But, in our dining area I want it to be cohesive with the living space but I'd love to pull in a different color.

I love this print from fabric.com. I thought I could use this for new panels on the windows and start there. 

But, I also love this one...

But I know that this one blends in with the wall color way too much. 

Then, there's this one...

I kinda actually REALLY love this one. It's ALMOST perfect. 

Can you see my problem now? Commitment. I just can't seem to commit to any one idea for this space. Ultimately, within the next couple of weeks I will decide on a fabric for the panels, choose to paint or not and decide on what will go on that focal wall. 

All of those decisions would be easier if you could help me! Pretty, please? With a cherry on top? 

Which fabric choice do you think would look best in the space and what are your ideas for THAT wall? That big, blank wall. 

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! 

So, for the first time I am sharing a crafty tutorial inspired by this awesome lady . My letters are a bit different as my choice in letters wasn't the same but I still love the way they turned out and know that if you decide to try this, you too,will sing for joy! 

Now, I must say...this was a messy job but surprisingly satisfying. I felt like a kid again with glue and moss all over the place during the process. It was worth it...thanks to Jennifer over at Dear Lillie for the wonderful inspiration she continues to give to all of us over here in "Blog Land"!

Now, shall we move on to the good stuff? Here we go! 

Here's what you'll need:

Moss Sheet

Hot glue gun

Glue Sticks

Wooden or Paper Mache Letters (Style Your Choice)

Wooden Dowels (optional)

So, here's all the supplies I started off with. My letters were wooden but very narrow which means they would not stand up on their own, hence, the wooden dowels. Of course, if you choose thicker letters than I did, you won't need the dowels. 

I chose to lay the letter on top of the moss for sizing purposes and cut the moss according to those "measurements".

Next, take your hot glue gun and apply a layer of glue onto the letter's front side (pic not shown) and lay letter flat onto the moss. After glueing, cut the moss to fit the shape and size of your letter. 

You may find that some of your measurements, eh hmmmm, didn't exactly measure up. (it's okay...you can laugh). The moss is VERY forgiving and flexible so just wrap it around the space that needs to be filled, slap some hot glue on and you're back in business!

And this is your final product! Of course, you would follow the same steps with all of your other letters. 

And voila! What do you think?

I found this nest here. One of my favorite local boutiques! The bird I purchased a looooong time ago and just had in my "staging stash". 

I would LOVE to see what you guys do with moss! Hey, maybe I'll have a "Decorating with Moss Party". Does that sound like fun? 

More moss inspiration...

Pottery Barn Moss Letters

Courtesy Pickle Paperie on Etsy

Courtesy sweepmeup.tumblr.com

Until next time,

Linking up with...

Okay, it's that time! Are you guys ready? I am! I can't wait to see all of the creative things you all have come up with and all the great junk you have found! Let's link up and show everyone all of your cool junk!

Please be sure that when you copy and paste your URL into Mr. Linky that it is the link to the post of your junk (your junk party post URL) and not the main page of your blog.

To get the ball rolling...here's a few pics of my junk finds and some before and afters to whet your palate! Enjoy!

BTW, I have posted MY before and afters since I didn't have any new pics of junk uploaded on my laptop (sorry no time and a bit lazy) but you feel free to post whatever you like: your finds, your recreations, whatever. We're ready!

And heeeeerrrrrrreeee we go!

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

This little bench came just as you see it for $2!!! I know, I know...it should have been FREE! At least, that's what I thought...but then again, $2 bucks is like free, isn't it?

AFTER

It was hard to let go...just love the way the red ticking fabric added that country touch with the red paint. I distressed a bit but you can't really see it in the pic. This was my first bench redo...pretty darn good if I do say so myself....and I do! *wink*

DRESSER BEFORE

The infamous oak dresser that I just couldn't decide what color(s) to paint.

DRESSER AFTER

And then it HIT me...voila! I think this is one of my favorite junkin' finds yet and at $10 it's close to the best deal too!

I also loved the way this piece turned out. A Salvation Army find for little to nothing. With a bit of hard work and elbow grease it became a great conversational piece.

And a little more detail for ya....

Alright, let's link up...let's see whatcha got! I am SO excited! Hence, the early start!

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p.s. Please, please, please be sure to add a link back to this post (the junk party post and NOT my MAIN blog URL) from your blog post about all of your good stuff! Be sure to add your party post URL and NOT your blog URL in Mr. Linky down below also. Again, in your post, there should be a hyperlink back to Me & My House in your text or a mention of the Junk Party. Thank ya, thank ya!