my stenciled floor, skirted buffet, and kitchen prettiness

Right before every holiday or party when we have people visiting our home, I get on a decorating kick. 

I want to have a new project or two to show off.

So this year, prior to our Christmas guests arriving, I decided to tackle a few projects that have been on my mind for at least 6 months. That deadline of an arriving plane is a great motivator.

To start, the downstairs bathroom floor:

This floor is just no-wax vinyl squares, that are stained and gross because for whatever reason I chose white floors for the bathroom and mudroom when we moved in 7 years ago. What was I thinking??

I found a pretty 12 by 12 stencil online. 

  Eventually I would love wood floors in here, but until then, this will do.

Then there's the buffet in the dining room. That is overflowing with toys.

I have been wanting to hide that mess for a really long time, and finally decided to break out the ironing board and adhesive to get 'er done. I avoid my sewing machine at all costs.

Finally, I wanted to pretty up the kitchen corner a bit and had extra muslin from the buffet skirt, so I decided to make a faux skirt for the kitchen sink.

Faux, because I just attached a cafe rod to the cabinet door, instead of removing the door completely. 

Because I still have kiddos running around and don't want them playing with the clorox wipes.

That's it, folks!

Our guests arrive tonight, my twins turn 5 tomorrow, they have a party on Thursday, I work on Friday, and one of the twins is puking today.

Such is life. Hoping my sweetie pie feels better for cupcakes tomorrow.

Have a wonderful holiday!!