So, while I wouldn't in a million years choose to have the procedure I've done TWICE in the past week, you have to admit that any time there's anesthesia or pain medication involved, there is a chance for ridiculousness. Yesterday was no exception. First, Mike and the other nurse anesthetist (whose name I can't remember,) came in to give me something to "help me relax and … [Read more...]
If I had superpowers, today I’d do this stuff…
I've had to be in bed way too many hours lately, and my creative bone is being forced to rest way more than seems natural. I've been all over the web looking for super fun things to do with my kids this week since it's spring break. Of course, they're now at my mom's for a couple of days so that I can have surgery again today. Indulge me while I show you (and provide links) … [Read more...]
Raw…Life Unedited
I think I've crossed over into some realm of really truly being a blogger....because right now I need to be raw and write, and I need you to read it. Somehow, someday, all I about to say will make sense....but right now it doesn't. Today I found out at my 16 week ultrasound that our baby, Fisher, died a couple of weeks ago. And you know what I'm thinking this time? It's not … [Read more...]
Would You Rather?…..
You know that game people play..."Would you rather" this or that? Well I've been playing that game with myself the past several days. And it's gotten pretty rough...the scenarios I have come up with in the "I would rather _____ than _____" realm. We have this totally hilarious game called Zobmondo. I got it years ago and it's an entire game of "would you rathers." I'm … [Read more...]
Make Awesome Valentine Cards…Guest Post
I have a treat for you guys today. You all know I love a good craft project and I have a few friends who dominate in some specific crafting areas. My friend Beth from college is one such gal. She is a phenomenal card maker and stamper. And with Valentine's Day right around the corner, I asked Beth to share a little expertise and some fun ideas for making your own Valentines … [Read more...]
What’s Cooking?! Incredible Sugar Cookies
Happy couple of days after Christmas everyone! I hope that your holiday was filled with wonder. We watched the Nativity Story on Christmas Eve afternoon before our service at church and I loved how it set the scene for my heart for worship even more. If you've never seen that movie...go watch it. It is such a neat look at what it must have really been like back in that time … [Read more...]
What’s Cooking?! Santa Hat Brownie Bites
I wish I could claim this idea as my own...but I can't. I saw a picture of these adorable santa hat brownie bites somewhere on Pinterest and thought to myself, "I'm making those for sure!" So, I did....for the party that we had on Friday (which was a great success by the way!) I never went back to find out how the person had done it, because I thought it was pretty … [Read more...]
Good Mail
What is it about good mail that just makes your day? You know what I'm talking about, right? When you open your mailbox and go about the normal sorting through of bills, flyers, magazines, and more bills...and then there it is...a piece of "good mail." In a colored or different sized envelope...an actual stamp in the top corner instead of the "presorted bulk mail" inked up … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving Friends!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I just love that we have an entire calendar day devoted to cultivating and celebrating an attitude of gratitude. Really, I should do that every day...because boy do I have SO MUCH to be thankful for! I love this card that I found. I found this old hymn page too, and since you all know I've had a thing going with hymnals lately, and since … [Read more...]
How To…Make a Book Page Wreath
I'm up to my eyeballs in Christmas decorations around here. This is the first year EVER that I have even gotten my Christmas stuff down before Thanksgiving. If I don't get a jump on it though, there's no way I'll get it done in time for the Lily Pottery Jewelry show that I'm having here the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. (Which by the way, if you're local and want to come, … [Read more...]
How to…Make a Great Cup of Coffee
I'm a coffee lover. As in, I have a real opinion on real coffee. And while I like the occasional fluffy sounding coffee treat, as a general rule, I prefer just a plain mug of a fantastic regular brew. For awhile my fav was a local Greenville, SC roaster called West End Coffee Company and while it's probably still my favorite, at the rate that I go through it...it wasn't the … [Read more...]
The Hazards of Being Crafty….
I've been doing some crafting here lately. I picked up 2 old hymnals from an estate sale this past weekend for just 75 cents each, and even though something in me cringed when I started tearing them apart, that's exactly what I've been doing. I've made a wreath, some Christmas ornaments, some flowers, and I have a plan to make some paper feathers too. I'll show you all about … [Read more...]
You need to know about….Lily Pottery
Swoon.... That's the feeling I had when I first saw Lily's amazing ceramic pottery jewelry. To put it plainly...it's just totally rad looking stuff. It's classic, and funky, and artsy, and feminine, and hardcore, and original all at the same time. I love it, and I think you will too! I'm a fan of celebrating hometown flavor anyways, and my hometown of Greenville, SC … [Read more...]
What’s Cooking: Rum-Raisin Apple Bread…and Giveaway Winners!
A couple of weeks ago my family went apple picking at my most favorite orchard ever called Skytop in the mountains of North Carolina. We needed a family day, wanted to pick apples but didn't want to have to do it amongst crowds, so we took some advice my mom gave me ages ago to "never let schooling interfere with education," took Tid Bit out of school for the day and headed … [Read more...]
Fashion Week: Falling for Layers…
Today my friend Becca, owner of the wildly stylish and affordable boutique, Style by Becca, in Greenville, SC's Pendleton Street Arts District, is here to share some tips for layering. This girl is the freaking Queen of the Layer. I'm not kidding you. She dominates the layering scene with such fabulosity it makes you want to be even one of her layering minions. She is … [Read more...]
Fashion Week: Fall Fashion Must Haves…
Finally friends, I'm emerging from the sickness funk that has hovered over my house for over a week! And I'm so excited to share with you some tips this week from a few real-life stylists to help you (and me) be rocking some great style this fall! ( Just fyi...I've been having major technical difficulties with the formatting of this post, so bear with me on this one too! For … [Read more...]
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