its the simple things.

you know that feeling of accomplishment you get once you complete a d.i.y project or when you finally get the results you were expecting after mimicking a pinterest tutorial? itsnt that feeling just the bee's knees? i think so, but more often than not, thats not how it goes. on several occasions, i have been left frustrated, irritated and with nothing but a huge mess.

this is how my brain usually works... "OMG! i have the best idea in the whole entire world! my idea for this ______ is the most genius thing that i have ever thought of. i am a master creator! i am the greatest! this _______ is going to complete me and end all my desires of searching for the perfect ______. blah, blah, blah...", you get the idea. then i start to gather the tools/supplies/materials and it usually crumbles in front of my face. there is usually some minor hiccup that throws it all off course and i yell up to the sky and give up. ha.

but recently i have found that when this sort of thing happens, it helps if i at least try and make something little to build my morale back up, and it seems that these little accomplishments wind up being the staples in my home that i appreciate the most. so ive snapped a few pictures of my most used and beloved small-ish creations.

this is my chalkboard that i made after the failing of a painting a buffet properly. it was an old reprint of some oil and vinegar scene. i just unmounted the actual picture, spray painted the frame yellow, painted over the old print with chalkboard paint, and put it back together. so simple. and its been great having something that will and i can write little reminders on.

here is my precious little succulent garden. i dont quite remember what drew me to transplanting all these little guys into one little area after purchasing them from home depot, but they are so easy to care for and so stinkin adorable.
i imagine them to each have their own little personalities and have conversations amongst one another. its a like little succulent commune. im a dweeb.

these are salt and pepper shakers made from tiny wine bottles i did awhile ago after a dry spell that i blame on the long, cold, inspiration-sucking winter. all i had to do was get the wine bottles, soak them in hot soapy water to remove the labels, poke holes in the caps and fill them up. these are great because almost everytime we sit down to eat i am reminded of how crafty i can be. hahaha.

and finally, a little indoor herb garden, created after the frustration of many unsuccessful attempts at making some fabulous paint swatch art. i had the little glass jars laying around from a prior visit to ikea and planted basil, lavender, chives and cilantro in them. they now reside in the windowsill above my kitchen sink.

big projects are great, and have a huge wow factor, but sometimes doing those simple little 20 minute ideas are the ones that you can appreciate the most.