Life is all about discoveries isn’t it?
From the day you are born – you discover you can poop in your nappy as many times as
you want, and someone will come along and put on a clean one in its place.
And powder your little tush and talk silly to you all at the same time.
Amazing.
Then, as you grow older – there are the discoveries that are rather upsetting once
you learn of them.
Like the fact that Velveeta is not REAL cheese.
How can that be so?
Even today, I struggle with this discovery.
I mean – it is the main component of a good Mac ‘n CHEESE.
It is the guts of a grilled CHEESE sammy.
So how can that possibly be that Velveeta is not a real cheese.
Do you know how devastating that is to a Southern gal?
Then, there are other types of discoveries.
Such as realizing that your one week schedule to have the laundry room/pantry completed was…well, comical.
One week?
Who was I kidding?
(as we are half-way through week 2)
Now I will say, it isn’t for lack of effort from my dear hubby and son.
In fact, they have worked their little tushies off while I laid on the couch wrapped in quilts from head to toe,
freezing to death.
It appears the docs have discovered I am dangerously anemic.
Or as I call it, dangerously useless.
But, I do see an end in sight. Today, I am crawling out from under the mountain ‘o quilts and
tackling some more painting and caulking.
But, I wanted to share this tip…well, y’all already know this tip probably.
It’s Moulding 101 really.
If I had not been so busy “rah-rah-rah’ing” in high school with pretty blue and white poms,
and on a hormonal discovery of boys – I could have taken Woodshop Class and
discovered this so much earlier. 🙂
Did you know you can “fake” expensive trims and mouldings?
What you say? Fake it? (gasp!) It’s ok, ladies. This time it’s okay. 🙂
A little 1×4, a little 1×2 and some inexpensive trim moulding…
Oh my. It’s like the best fake since Milli Vanilli put out their best-selling album.
(Another “discovery” that blew me away?
Milli Vanilli did not actually sing “Ew, ew, ew – I love you” or “Blame it on the rain…?”)
You’re welcome, you know you will be singing this the rest of the day now. 😀
But here it is – layered mouldings in all of its faked glory. (sans caulk and paint, of course)
And speaking of caulk… I have discovered one other thing.
So glad you’re feeling better! Great tips on moulding and Great twig wreath!
View CommentBarb it is looking great and very clever way to top off the beadboard! Fun to see Bill and Blake at work. I am so excited for you, new laundry room, new washer and dryer, I would say it is a good week!!
View Commentxo Kathysue
Now Barb, you are just reinforcing my desire for beadboard! I also desire that wreath after I saw you post it on Facebook. I’ll give it a try.
Hope you feel much better soon.
View CommentI almost spit my coffee twice in this post. A two spitter is quite an accomplishment. (I think I’ll start an award, maybe the “Golden Spew”.) Once for the OK to fake it this time ladies and once for the cheer. Funny stuff. And informative. BTW God Bless your hubby and son. Not only are they working hard but not REMINDING YOU as you sit on the couch bundled up that THEY are working hard. Sorry, can you see a little previous experience there.
View CommentOh, I’m a huge fan of using cheap wood to create a high-end moulding look! Yours is looking great!
And I absolutely LOVE that twig wreath!! I’m definitely going to be making one of my own!!
View CommentSuch wonderful work! Those of us who have such talented family members are so fortunate.
View CommentBarb, this was such a fun post- you had me laughing…AND cheering.
I am giving your guys a virtual bloggy hug for helping realize your dreams.
Your big reveal is gonna be awesome for SURE!!
WELL DONE!
Now go take some iron tabs, and good health to you, friend!!
View CommentOh Barb, it is going to look sooooooooo good. Can’t wait to see it all done. Hugs, Marty
View Commentgreat post. thank you. loved the humor and i think i could like you even though you were a cheerleader lol
View CommentLove your bead board and sticks, did you know that Velveeta makes the best fudge. really its true. its good stuff. really worth the calories. I just found you and pinterest and your one of the most readable blogs I have seen. Great job.. Smile and have fun Doti PS I envy your new washer and dryer….
View CommentOh my to’s! I thought my life was crazy! You’ve got more going on than a one armed paper hanger! Is that a politically incorrect term these days? So hard to keep up! Your molding is going to be wonderful, just like that ceiling! I can’t wait to see it all “revealed”! You won’t want to come out of the laundry room! Great idea for a contest, too!
View CommentCheers!
Barbara
So glad I found your blog/ pages of hints and tips. And I LOVE your cheers.. you go girl.. glad the medicals found your health issue. Please do as they say.. I just found you and am not ready to let you go … 😎
View CommentAnd 2 thumbs up to your staff of minions
I really liked your site. Thanks
View CommentYou’re the cutest Barb! ❤️?
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