dresser: before and after.

Just wanted to show off my newest project i've been working on..

I re-did my dresser!

My dad had it in his garage for god only knows how long.. collecting dust. So I took it and promised I would one day revamp it.
It took me forever, since I work a lot, so I could only do a little here and there.

 Besides, gold and yellow? So ugly.
(I have a night stand table as well,

but I only took pictures of the actual dresser.)

I'm so happy that it's finally done, I absolutely love it! :) 

BEFORE:

AFTER:

 

 

sooo easy, just time consuming.

 these are my step-by-step directions for anyone 

that has trouble getting started..

step 1: remove handles and wipe down the dresser and all drawers.

step 2: sand until all surfaces are rough feeling, then wipe down again to remove any access dust.

step 3: tape off anything you don't want paint on.

step 4: paint first coat and allow to dry. once dry, paint over anything you missed until all is smooth. (my paint already had primer in it, but I still went over everything twice.)

step 5: while drying, I spray painted all the drawer handles black. once dry, I went over them a second time. I also spray painted the mirror.

step 6: screw all handles back on put drawers back and you're finished!!  

DURING:

 

 ..and another one

looks soooo much better!!

enjoy!! :D

xoxo
lindsey ellen 

backless.

i'm obsessed with backless tops and dresses.

you don't have to show off your butt or boobs to be sexy.. 

you can be just as daring with a little back and shoulders peeking out. 

i just love that you can see such definition and shape, talk about sex appeal!! 

i am now in search of a dress like one of these, 

my new years dress WILL be backless this year.

;););)

^^i made a shirt like this, super easy!! :)

^^LOVE this.

^^LOOOOVE!!

color and ruffles <3

enjoy :)

xoxo

lindsey ellen

cheesy rice with zucchini and yellow squash

wow, it's been awhile! the salon is always crazy this time of year.. i am trying to get back into this and every other project I've started and haven't finished. :3

anyway, this is what i made for dinner last night, 

so i figured I'd share the recipe because it was SO good :)

Cheesy Rice with Zucchini and Yellow Squash:


you will need:
1 1/2 zucchini
1 1/2 yellow squash
1 cup of brown or white rice
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
2 cups of cheddar cheese
1 tsp of butter
1/2 cup of milk
salt and pepper
garlic power
dash of hot sauce


directions:
1. Cook rice according to box directions.
2. While rice is boiling, dice up zucchini and squash in to quarters.
3. Butter the bottom of your casserole dish, and add milk, cream of mushroom soup, zucchini and squash. 
4. When rice is finished, add it to the bowl along with one cup of cheese, salt and pepper, hot sauce and any other seasonings of your choice. (i love garlic!!)
5. After everything is mixed in the casserole dish, add the other cup of cheese on top.
6. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until cheese is almost brown.


so easy, and you'll go back for seconds!!! 
enjoy! :)


xoxo
lindsey ellen