iPad cover

My hubby bought me an iPad for my birthday. He also has an iPad and we have matching covers. This makes it difficult to know which one belongs to me. So I made a cover for my case. :)I used the buttonholer on my machine to make openings for where plugs and headphone jacks need to go through plus holes to access the power button and volume control.
I also need access to the stand in the back so I created a little flap to cover the hole. The flap closes shut with velcro.

I can still use the stand on the case.

I'm pretty sure he won't mistake this iPad for his anymore. ;D

Staircase Banister Project

We recently decided to have our staircase banister replaced due to a broken baluster and the fact that our balusters are not up to code. Do you see that upper railing on the landing? That just screams to my little boy "Climb on Me!" Luckily, I have a friend who also happens to be a general contractor. He was able to build our half wall and help me find someone reputable to replace the banister. But to save a few pennies on the project I took on the painting and staining and my husband took down the old railing.

Before

After

I still have painting to finish. The color on the left side of the new half wall will be our color. Behr Pecan Sandie 700C-3

Before

After

Much Safer!

Before

I hated how the carpet wrapped over the edge of the step.

After

Detail of false tread

I'm so glad to slowly be getting rid of all the honey oak throughout the house.