More DIY Decor

So I have been back at it making more decor for the master bedroom.  I saw this idea via Pinterest a long time ago, but finally got around to finishing this project.  What I like about Shanty 2 Chic is everything is laid out for you step by step.  And you know me, I need a road map!

Literally, I probably purchased these materials 6 months ago!  I know, I know!  You are probably thinking, what in the hell have you been doing?!?!  I purchased my materials at Home Depot and Lowe's.  I went to Home Depot first because there is one only 5 minutes from the house; however, they did not have everything I needed.  I was able to get my 2 pieces of wood, which Home Depot cut for me.  This was a plus for me since I do not own any sort of saw.

Then problem # 1 arose.  I had to buy a 12" threaded rod, but it needed to be cut into 3" pieces.  Did I buy a hacksaw like the instructions said to for only $7?  Of course not!  After a few months, okay, maybe like 4 months, I finally brought the threaded rod to work for my co-worker's friend to cut for me.  Bingo, threaded rod cut!

In the meantime, I purchased 2 bottles of wine from Trader Joe's for only $2.99.  Not only was it cheap, but it was good too!  I thought I was going to use some Goo Off to get the labels off, but that did not work well at all.  So I started searching for ways to get labels off of glass and everywhere I read said to put the bottles in hot, soapy water and use a toothbrush to scrub off the labels.  Cha ching!  Worked like a charm!  No label, no glue!

Now that I had everything I needed, ready to go, it was time to start putting it all together.  Then, problem # 2 arose, no drill.  Man, I really need some tools!!  Finally, after a couple of weeks, I took one from mom's shop because I actually remembered that I needed it.  Don't tell me to remember something because I won't.  I must have my mom's memory!  She says it gets better with age!

  So after 6 months of piecing this project together, here are some pictures of my final results. 

Now we just need some curtains and we will be set.  I have really enjoyed decorating our master bedroom with DIY projects.  Slowly, but surely, it is coming together!  

Banana Pudding Pie

Who doesn't love banana pudding?  So about three Sunday's ago, Cody's nanny cooked lunch for the family.  This is a once a month ritual to get everyone together.  Great food and good, quality family time!

However, this past time, we had plans to attend the Brookhaven Arts Festival to see someone play in a band that we graduated high school with.  They had some pretty cool art pieces and some great DIY projects.  Cody could tell that my mind was spinning with ideas because even as we were walking he had made the comment that I bet you are loving this and I can see all the ideas running through your brain of what you can make.

We had decided after we left the festival, we would stop by his nanny and papa's house to pick up some food for dinner.  There was a little bit of banana pudding left and Cody shared one bite.  Can you believe that?  Wait, don't answer because everyone's answer is going to be yes!  After that one bite, I knew I had to make this recipe that I have been meaning to make for months.

Of course, I found the recipe here via Pinterest.  I've made banana pudding before, but never banana pudding pie.

I did tweek the recipe a little.  The recipe tells you how to make the pudding and the topping from scratch, but I knew I was going to take the easy way out.

One thing I would suggest for the crust is to use more wafers than it calls for.  I used my food processor to crush up the wafers - mess free!

For the pudding, I used 2 boxes of vanilla pudding - fast and easy.

For the banana layers, I used 2 bananas for each layer for a total of 4 small bananas.

After cutting up the bananas and making the pudding, I just starting layering everything including more wafers.  I would also suggest buying 2 boxes of wafers.
 

This was absolutely delicious and super easy to make!  I really don't like making desserts, but recipes like these are hard to pass up.  This will be one of my go to recipes for any future potlucks!

Enjoy!