how to relax on a weekend.

With a big family and work and running another business, we find that our weekends can be pretty packed, leaving little room to just hang out or hang at home and play house.

We declared that this past weekend we were making no plans…it was going to be a fly by the seat of our pants weekend.

Friday night, we went to our favorite movie house…The Amherst Screening Room. We love to get there early to grab one of the comfy sofas or sets of wingback chairs to watch. It’s five bucks to see an old movie ( think Hitchcock films, sixties thrillers or big classics) on a big screen. It’s such a relaxed atmosphere, but the people there really do behave well and have an appreciation for the venue. (think…mostly older people!) And you can get a cocktail with your popcorn. 

Talk about some adorable sixties fashion and decor...

Saturday, we browsed a local estate sale and a few thrift shops, and found some goodies for our own home. So that means, if something comes in, something has to go out. We switched out our porch furniture, a set of living room chairs and our dining room table. And spent less than $75. Now that’s the way I like to shop! And the kids get to have the stuff we’re changing out. Win, Win!

Of course, that means I add a few more projects to my house list…I’m going to slipcover those chairs and do a makeover on the dining room table. I 'll share my projects as we go.

We did a lot of planning and sketching of a bedroom makeover and JR’s final push to finish the kitchen.

I painted three pieces…two to sell and one to keep for the bedroom.

And did some sewing. Yes, I volunteered to alter a prom dress. What was I thinking????

Here's what I was thinking....I was willing to do this gratis for a young lady who can't afford all of the over-the-top prom stuff. So, some other parents pitched in for the evening events, and I am re-styling a hand me down dress. It's alot of sparkle and bling and girly, but it's exactly what she wants and I have never seen someone so excited to put on a dress...she actually twirled in delight! We're giving her an opportunity to make a memory with her friends. And that's worth every pin prick over other priorities.

So, while I didn’t do much relaxing this weekend, it was good to just hang out at home to nest and fluff and play.

1, 2, 3….breathe.