I love spray paint!

Some of you may remember this post where we updated some table lamps with a little can of silver metallic spray paint.

Well, I did it again :)

It is just so easy and it makes SUCH a difference.

Our reception was held in the fellowship hall of our church.  It isn't the most beautiful space, but it does have a kitchen and enough room for a large crowd {and it didn't cost much!}.  The chandeliers that hang in there were a bit out dated in all their beautiful shinny brass glory {sarcasm intended}.

{Love this lady!  Sure hope they don't mind being on
here!  Photo courtesy of Mrs. Barbara Fox}

After getting approval from the church {and every bride that is using them after me for the remainder of the summer}, I gathered some very nice friends and family and we cleaned, sanded, took apart, painted and polished all four chandeliers.  Some were skeptical and I don't blame them...



...but I think they turned out great!  They made the space look so different and really made me feel like I put my touch on it.  I just hope everyone else that has to use them from now on feels the same way!

I now present Mr. and Mrs. Chandler...

I had the wonderful opportunity to work with bride, Rachel, on her recent March 27th wedding to Kyle Chandler.  From the little details of the ceremony to the vision for the reception to the day-of set up, this event was a lot of fun.  Keeping budget in check, we worked to create a energetic yet elegant reception complete with a dance floor, coffee bar, and casino.

Before the lighting was adjusted

 

An evening of hope...

I am very blessed to call the congregation at Hillsboro Church of Christ my church family.  For years, the country of Honduras has been a mission focus for many members at Hillsboro.  Five years ago I had the opportunity to go on a mission trip to Honduras where we worked with the Church of Christ in Mateo and built homes for local church members.  It was the most rewarding an enlightening experiance of my life. 

Since these trips began over six years ago, good friends of mine have started a non-profit foundation, Path of Hope Foundation, to help fund the education of Honduran girls.  On December 5th, 2009 Path of Hope Foundation sponsored the first Evening of Hope event, a dinner and educational event in efforts to raise more awareness and involvement.