I was all set to write today about how much I love making new friends. I've very recently made a new one and I am so excited about her...just one of those people you feel instantly comfortable with. Like the kind that would spill water on you by accident and laugh hysterically....I LOVE that. You know...just real people being real.But now I'm not going to … [Read more...]
Secrets of a Great Illusionist….Creativity Revealed!
"If you're not prepared to be wrong, you'll never come up with anything original."- (I don't know who said this, but it wasn't me.)I'm always beyond flattered when people pay a compliment about something creative I've done. Honestly, I think I'm often not sure how to receive the compliment, so I try to figure out how to explain how I did it, or remove some of the credit … [Read more...]
Trash to Treasure….Antique headboard bench!
I'm writing this on Sunday night. I'm so excited that I just have to post this for you to read first thing on Monday morning! I have a meeting at 9am, and this couldn't wait til afternoon!!! The Hubs had a meeting tonight so I put the kiddos to bed and just finished sewing a pillow a little bit ago. I'm now happily perched on my bed with jammies on, 27 Dresses on the TV … [Read more...]
Thinking of revamping my stairs…
My stairs still have a runner on them from the previous owner that just isn't me. See look....Not me at all. I do like how we painted the spindles black though...poor man's wrought iron I call it.So here's more along the lines of what I'm thinking...Love it!!! Isn't it so fun?! I just have to finish making the bench before I can move on to … [Read more...]
Good for a laugh…Thinking of having kids?
You know once in awhile you read something that makes you laugh so hard you can hardly breathe....this is one of those things. I posted something serious yesterday...I think it's worth reading...of course, i wrote it! But today I wanted to share something that is just plain hilarious. Grab a tissue...you're gonna laugh so hard you might just cry.Thinking of … [Read more...]
Kudos to….Single Parents.
A few weeks ago I wrote a post on a day that it was just "one of those days." And today isn't really "one of those days" but I've been doing some thinking on a specific topic the past few days.Mothering is hard. Parenting is hard. Single parenting is grueling.I'm happily married, so the single parenting thing for me just comes and goes in phases. Right … [Read more...]
Some projects…and I meet a nemesis!!!
I feel like junk today....some bronchitis sort of junk. Kept me up late last night coughing like mad. UGH....tired and gross feeling today.Anyways...I finally found a picture of the amazing fabric that I'm putting on that chair i told you about before. <-------Here is the chair.And here is the … [Read more...]
Part 2: Musings of a Master Bedroom Makeover…
I told you I'd take pictures when I could. So I did it. But be forewarned that it's still messy.Someone once told me and I'll tell you..."If you want to see me, come anytime...if you want to see my house, call ahead." So today we're gonna pretend that you're here reading because you want to have this chat with me about how to beautify my bedroom...not coming … [Read more...]
Musings of a Master Bedroom Makeover…
My bed isn't made yet, so I'm not gonna post a picture of my master bedroom right now. Well, that and the laundry from yesterday is still folded in the basket instead of in all of our drawers. And... all the flat surfaces seemed to be currently collecting junk...papers yet to be filed, books in the middle of being read, and stuff that I haven't put back on the walls … [Read more...]
Tales of a Lesser Woman: Open mouth….insert foot.
I have a confession about myself that I really have to share today. A tale of foolish speech, if you will.On occasion, I come down with a serious case of ...verbal diarrhea. Open mouth...insert foot. Hopefully you all know what I'm talking about. Maybe it's even happened to you.I did it bad the other night. And I'm … [Read more...]
Food for Thought: A surprise in blogging….
Saturday! Hello love!The Hubs has a huge project at work right now and so is having to work from 6am-noon today. Bummer! The boys and I got out of the house at about 8:15 and walked all around my neighborhood for over an hour. Glory glory! Loving this amazing weather...hope it sticks!I'm so new to this whole blogging thing as most of you … [Read more...]
Spring fever solidified….
I took the day off from writing yesterday. Our church sent a team to Haiti this past week (the 3rd in a year...the Hubs went last September) and several of my friends' hubbies have been gone (the team gets home late tonight.) Anyways, my friend A came yesterday and spent the night with us last night. We made jewelry last night and a carrot cake today (I'll post … [Read more...]
I’ve got a fever!!…. Spring fever that is…
Spring fever!Where I live, the last couple of days have been glorious! People in California enjoy days like this every day...no fair. If my friends and family wouldn't be so far away, I might just live in California. Well, that and I guess I can get more house for my money where I am now...so nevermind. I think I'll stay put.Anyways, all to say, the nice … [Read more...]
Bon Bons… I really couldn’t live without them…
Have you ever had your husband ask you what you did all day? You know...in a way that perhaps would put into question if you had in fact done anything all day long? Because when he comes home, there are toys strewn all over the den, the paper plates from lunch are still on the table, there is half a pile of folded laundry on your bed and the rest in a pile on the floor, and … [Read more...]
What’s for DInner?! Andouille Sausage Burgers
I have to hurry. Little Bit is about to wake up and our neighbors will be on their way over any minute for a cupcake picnic (and I've yet to ice the cupcakes!) I have to give you this recipe though. It's unreal. The next time you want to make burgers, make these! I always double the recipe and vacuum seal all the extra burgers because they do … [Read more...]
Happy Valentine’s Day! Fun at our house!
First off, Happy Valentine's Day friends!I promised you finished pictures from our Valentine projects around here, so here are a few snip-its from our 2 week long soiree into all things lovey dovey (at least for a 4-year old.) For a reminder of our what game plan was, check out the post I did that includes the amazing sugar cookie recipe! HEREWe made the cookies last week, … [Read more...]