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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Internet Romance

Yes, I know...

I'm married.

And this will probably create some kind of scandal, but...

I fell in love.

Over the Internet.

I know that I shouldn't even be looking at the ads on Craigslist.

To do, with the intent of a pick up, would be cheating on my obligations here at home.

But, nevertheless, I was looking...

And then it happened.

The way "Paul" had himself marketed was not to his favor.

The ad should have read:

Tall, dark and handsome. A little beat up around the edges due to life in general, but still a lot of life left in me. Hardworking, great character, well built, and totally hot.

But, just from a photograph, and very few words, there was a physical attraction for me.

So, I decided to meet "Paul", in person and see if there was a spark...some chemistry.

He had lived with a woman for years and years and years...but she didn't want him anymore.

I traveled out to his house and imagine my surprise, he was so much better looking in person. His photo online really didn't do him any favors.

The best thing about him?

He had an identical twin.

It was love at first sight.

So, I brought them home to meet my family.

Here they are with Corey.

I'd like to introduce...

Paul Bunyan Bedposts I and II.

And no, sorry, I don't share.

But you know how it is with any romance...

After awhile you find some things that you want to change.

Make better.

Fix.

So, with a little cut...

A little paste...

A little paint...

A little distressing...

Add cheap candles from Wally's World...

Aren't they heavenly?

I am living proof...

Internet romances really can work...

P.S. Have you seen the big candle holders like this at Pottry Barn? $149 each. Ouch! My total cost for this project? $15...total.

Lots of great parties to link too-check them out here.

29 comments:

  1. YOU ROCK!!

    and this post was so clever. :)

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  2. Looking good...they look outstanding!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  3. You are so cute - and I am in love with them too!! They are so adorable!!!

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  4. What a funny post! And how beautifully they turned out. I'm so impressed.

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  5. Cute post, and your bed posts turned candlesticks are very cool!

    Kat :)

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  6. Fabulous! I never thought to use an old headboard/footboard. I know there is one in my Grandmother's basement collecting dust - going to "steal" it this week!

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  7. Big chunky and beautiful. I loves them. Great job!

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  8. Those are some burly bed post! Love how they turned out. They look great next to the fireplace.

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  9. fabulous! I did some, but they weren't kin to paul bunyan! :)
    gail

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  10. wow! I can't believe how gorgeous those turned out! How creative too! Great job!

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  11. Wow! I am not going to sleep until I make a pair of these for myself but first to find the bedposts:)
    Joyce

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  12. These. Are. AWESOME!! Oh my freakin' goodness! I just love it. GREAT, great work!! =-D

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  13. Hi, I'm visiting you from Reinvented and just love your post. You have such a great sense of humor and I just love what you did to those posts.

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  14. Yes, heavenly indeed! I am just loving your blog - I am off to check out more.

    Chelsea

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  15. Drooooool droool drool. Yummy. Can you have too many candle holders. I think I have a problem because I have many and want yours too! Help

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  16. What a fun idea! Thanks for joining Idea Sharin' Wednesday at Women Who Do It All! Don't forget to stop by and enter this week's giveaways!
    -Jill

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  17. Maybe a little internet romance isn't so bad....

    Thanks for linking up to Someday Crafts for Whatever Goes Wednesday!!

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  18. Now that is some kind of romance! wow! they are gorgeous!

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  19. Very funny! And those turned out awesome!!

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  20. OOoohhh! I love these. So great. Makes me want to have my own romance :)

    Thanks for sharing at the Spring has Spring Party at Fun to Craft.

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  21. LOVE these. I need to start trolling craigslist. I could use some internet romance in my life.

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  22. That was a great love story! Now I am in love as well. They are beautiful. I shall be on the hunt for my own romance.

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  23. I love it! I met my husband on FACEBOOK! I can't believe I did that but I did! He is my soulmate for sure. :)

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