I'm So Excited! And I Just Can't Hide it!

I won! I won! I won Jayme, The Coop Keeper's, book give away. I get a signed copy of Pioneer Woman's new cook book! And here is how it got signed - please pay particular attention to the picture of the Rocketdogs next to the boot. And pay attention to the Rocketdogs in this post too. :) Jayme loves her Rocketdogs. And her Rocketdogs LOVE being photographed. They outshine any and all other footwear.

I am also excited because GASP...I just learned that you can paint old laminate counter tops to look fancy and new. Think granite! Think updated look! Think beauty! Think something tat will resemble the gorgeous new counter tops I saw in Lowe's the other day! So in the near future, I plan to update my kitchen AND bathroom counter tops! I am so excited! :) I will try VERY hard to actually take pictures! I so suck at that part!!

Happy Thanksgiving! :)

Anyone Else Freak Out at the Thought of Painting the Woodwork?

It is just the thought of covering up that beautiful wood. And knowing that it would take A LOT of work to undo it if I ever were to decide to. Seems so permanent. Such a BIG commitment! HOWEVER. I have seen some gorgeous rooms lately with painted door frames and baseboards and they look so put together and wonderful! I love and long for the look of it! Yet I am pretty sure I lack the courage. What is your take on painting the woodwork? Done it and loved it? Done it and regretted it? Eeeek! :)

By the way, I bought a gallon of paint today! It is called Dark Toast. Yummy name, eh? I swear, pictures are coming soon and I will do before and afters. Currently, I took a paint brush and painted a few splotches here and there to get a feel for and decide if I loved the color before I paint the entire thing. Do other people do this too? Hubby seemed to think it was odd! :) I am not sure it is as dark as I want for the little living room, but I think it may be perfect for the laundry room! I know, a brown laundry room?!?!?! Weird-O! I just really have a thing for brown earthy tones! Pictures. I promise!