Hobby: Creative organization

I've been looking for a some coat hooks for our laundry room/mud room. However, the same old run-of-the-mill coat hooks from Lowes and Target just weren't cutting it. So, we ventured off to our local flea market (3rd Monday Trade Days in McKinney!) to see what we could find!

We purchased an antique window header from one lady, and then walked a few booths down to find some unique hardware hooks to complete the project. I chose 2 of one style / 3 of another style to add some visual interest. After priming and painting the hooks, we were ready for installation. Andy measured and marked where I wanted the hooks on the header...and here's the finished results (we had to fill in some wall holes from the previous picture frame, so don't mind the wall patching that we are currently working on!):

Hobby: Our Pugs, Izzy & Myla

I wanted to post an update about our sweet little rescue pug, Myla. We have had her in our care since October, and she has made so many improvements!

She recently had dental surgery and had 8 teeth pulled! Her appetite and playfulness greatly improved after that, so all those teeth must have been causing some problems! Her coat, which was patchy and sparse due to malnutrition while whelping, has grown back in thick and shiny. She has recovered from a severe ear infection and allergies that had never been treated until we received her in October. While she has come a long way in recovering from her fear of humans, she is still a little shy and reserved. However, she has really come around for me especially, and loves to follow me around the house, snuggle, and play. She and Izzy have become best friends. Although she may always be our shy little girl, we know that her life has improved 100% since coming here. She is safe and happy and we are grateful that she is a part of our lives!