Putting Blog Skills to Work

Some of us blog because we love it, some of us blog to make money. I never really felt comfortable putting ad space on my blog for one reason or another. Though sometimes I thought it would be nice to get a little compensation for the work I put into keeping this baby afloat. So when an opportunity came up to write for another website I threw my hat in the ring and as luck would have it I got the job!

Adorable Home is a design website that offers daily eye candy for homes, apartments, product design, commercial architecture, kids spaces, kitchens, you name it! Can you tell which articles are mine?? 

I'm excited to be a part of it though it is part of the reason my personal blog posts have been on the light side lately. Hopefully as I get better at juggling both that will change. 

If you've ever thought about trying your hand at blogging for other websites go for it! There are opportunities to be had with some research and hard work. Writing for a blog that is focused on your interests is a good place to start. Some advertise the need for freelance writers but even if they don't it doesn't hurt to ask. Good luck!

Some Progress

Lately all I've been focusing on is our bathroom reno. It's in full swing and nearing completion, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel (YAY!) But even though I've been knee deep in construction dust doesn't mean I've been neglecting another project I started a while back: My Coffee Tables!


I'll warn you this isn't the most exciting post ever but it was a neccessary step in getting these guys finished.


I needed to grind down the slag that was created when I welded the steel rods together the the ends would be smooth and finished.

I thought the grinding bit on my Dremel Tool would work for this job but it was taking for ever! I needed to bring out the big guns. Luckliy my neighbor had a ginder- that worked fabulously!

Once I got all the corners smoothed out it was time for painting. I used Rustoleum Spray Paint specially made to prevent rust. On the other tables I made I didn't use this type of paint and rust will seep out of the bottom exposed edges.

And Tu-Dah! Here are the tables looking fabulous. All they need now is a wood top and they are finished!

Oh and if your wondering how to keep a 2 year old busy while your grinding and spray painting a pool works wonders!

Oh and having a dog join in doesn't hurt either....

Oh ya, and I changed up my blog design. What do you think? I thought since we're moving to a new place it was time for a new blog header. My Do It Yourself sassy Pin Up Girl Header was fun but it was time for her to retire. She might pop up again- you never know. 

And- Yay it's the weekend!!!!