Stylish Blogger Award

My blog friend Debi has awarded me with the Stylish Blog Award. I am honored that she considered me for the award. If you have a chance, stop by and visit her blog. She always has something going on over there!

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There are some rules for the award and they are:

~ Thank and link back to the person who awarded you this award.

~ Share 7 things about yourself.

~ Award 7 recently discovered great bloggers.

~ Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award.

 

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So, here it goes - seven things about myself that you may not know.

 

1. I am messy. Throw my clothes on the floor kind of messy.

2. At the moment, I am addicted to City Ville on Facebook

Want to be my neighbor? :)

 

3. I ALWAYS sing off key and out of tune.

 

4. I have had rheumatoid arthritis since I was 18.

5. My dh and I have been sweethearts since I was 14.

 

6. My favorite thing to cook in is my iron skillet.

I use it several times a week.

 

7. I spend my day job with farmers & really do love my job.

 

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Now, onto my seven recently discovered great bloggers :)

 

1. Check on The Zero Waste Home.

She has lots of tips on how to reduce. Even if you don't use all her ideas, if you use some, it will help to simply your life.

2. Stop by and see Bees Knees Bungalow.

I found her site and I scrolled all the way through the end. She has great ideas and I love the looks of all her projects.

3. Has anyone not checked out Freckled Laundry?

She has sweet simple stuff. A look I would love to recreate in my home.

4. Years ago Brassy Apple inspired me to make my first real outfit for my little girl.  I sewed up a rockin' outfit thanks to her.

5. I love her home and her fun projects she shares with us.

Go see Grand Design Co.

6.  Aunna is a blogger I personally know.  She would love for you to check out her blog called Tons of Potential.  She is a young woman how has lots of good ideas.

7.  Hop over to 6th Street Design School.

Kirsten has some ideas you will love.

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Hope you have enjoyed learning a little about me.  Happy Blog Hopping everyone. I think you will really enjoy all the blogs I have listed.

Thanks to Debi for the award.  :)

Happy Thursday to all!

Silhouette Give Away

Is there anyone out there that doesn't read

 The DIY Showoff?

They are giving away a Silhouette.

Go check them out!

 

Another Silhousette Give Away is happening at

My Repurposed Life

You can find another Give Away at
Vintage Rivials.
(She has a wonderful blog by the way)

    And the final blogger to be giving away a Silhouette isC.R.A.F.T

Good Luck!

Where have I been?

I haven't abandoned you blog world.

I have been busy with everyday life.

I will be back soon.

These are the people that are keeping me busy.

This is a song by FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI.
It is called "This Is The Stuff"

Here are the lyrics:
I lost my keys in the great unknown
And call me please 'Cuz I can't find my phone

This is the stuff that drives me crazy
This is the stuff that's getting to me lately
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I'm blessed
This is the stuff that gets under my skin
But I gotta trust You know exactly what You're doing
It might not be what I would choose
But this is the stuff You use

45 in a 35
Sirens and fines while I'm running behind
Whoa

This is the stuff that drives me crazy
This is the stuff that's getting to me lately
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I'm blessed
This is the stuff that gets under my skin
But I gotta trust You know exactly what You're doing
It might not be what I would choose
But this is the stuff You use

So break me of impatience
Conquer my frustrations
I've got a new appreciation
It's not the end of the world
Oh Oh Oh

This is the stuff that drives me crazy
This is the stuff
Someone save me
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I'm blessed
This is the stuff that gets under my skin
And I've gotta trust You know exactly what You're doing
It might not be what I would choose
But this is the stuff You use

Oh Oh Oh Oh
This is the stuff You use

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I really identified with these lyrics. This songs helps keeps thing in perspective and it's a catchy little tune. I hope it makes you smile today. 

Props to Shiela for sharing that song with me.  :) 

what i WISH i wore wednesday

There are so many bloggers out there that have a "What I Wore Wednesday".

I would so love to show you what I wore but my self esteem prohibits it.

:)

Instead, I thought I would have my own

WHAT I WISH I WORE WEDNESDAY

I found all this at Charlotte Russe.

I do really love this store.

Happy Wednesday to All!

My New Obsession...SILVERWARE

:)

I am putting up forks, spoons, and knife up all over my kitchen!  I am loving it.

I went to my local Family Dollar and found this cute little frame to hang on my wall.  Not only is it cute but it only cost $1.80!  Something I like at a fantastic price...WONDERFUL!

The details on the silverware are great.  They are in a shadow box.  Giving it a little more personality.

 This is a view from when you walk in my back door.


I wish I had better pictures. :(
HINT:  MAYBE I NEED A BETTER CAMERA

Painted Water Color

I'm a little behind in posting this.  Back in November I particpated in the Gift Exchange that Craftaholics Anonymous put together.  This is what I sent to Mandy.

I cut out some embossed paper to make the cross and glued it to something similar to card stock.  I used greens and blacks water colors and painted this:

Where I partied this week:

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

http://craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/

My little girl has skills

Watching her show off her skills makes me so proud.

 

Sneak Peak

How many projects can one have going on at the same time? 

:)

Right now I have started 3.5 projects.  I say .5 because I have one idea laid out but I have not actually started it yet.

Here is a sneak peak of what is going on at my house right now.

World's Greatest Hot Chocolate

When your back yard looks like this...

(and yes, this is my back yard.)

You might want a little of this...

My friend Dennis shared with me a Hot Chocolate recipe about a year ago and I now make it all the time.  I have even given it as Christmas gifts. 

Here are the ingredients:

I picked up all these at the dreaded store Walmart.

All you do is find a really big bowl or a brown paper bag works too, mix together a large can of hot cocoa mix, a large can of coffee creamer, half a box of dry milk, and half a bag of powdered sugar.    Now, just get yourself a cup of hot water and add about 1/3 cup of mix.  Give it a good stir and enjoy!

You can add more or less of the dry milk or powdered sugar depending on how sweet you would like your hot chocolate.  I make it all different ways because honestly, I cannot always remember the exact ingredients unless I get out my recipe and who always has time for that? 

Thrifty Thursday

So many of you out there love great finds just like I do.  How great of a rush is it when you find something that you have been looking for at DIRT CHEAP prices?  I have this great little shop here in my hometown that has stuff dirt cheap.  I can get 10 books for $1.00 all the time.  So if I ever need a few hardback books, I go there.  From time to time they have a back room with all kinds of stuff that is 5 items for $1.00. 

I stopped by this store this week and look what I found...for next to nothing I might add.

I found this cheese dome for $1.00 and this huge fork for only $0.50!!

Grand Total $1.50




Isn't she lovely?  A nice small size and in good condition.  Just needs a little cleaning and sprucing up.

 



Since I just add a fork & spoon canvas,  I thought this fit nicely into the new "theme" in my kitchen.

 

Have anyone of you been doign ZUMBA too?

I have and I have so much fun doing it!

I don't get to go to an actual class.

I have been playing the DVD's in my living room. 

My family laughs at me as they walk through the room.

But I don't care.

I am burning calories and having fun at the same time.

What a bargain.

Give it a try.

You might love it too.

ZUMBA!!



Does Anyone Notice Besides Me?

How is it possible that I can change things around in my house and no one notices? 

The only way my sweetie notices is if I tell him.  I have had this new picture hanging in our kitchen for about a week and dh didn't realize it till I told him. 

The only reason he noticed these lamps were because there was light in the room.

Does anyone else live with someone like this?  :) 

The Painted Studio: Dresser Drawers Redo

When others are inspired by your ideas, that is a cool thing.

Rhonda over at Dollar Craft stores posted a list of 52 Awesome Low Budget Craft Projects.

My Dresser Drawers Redo was #28 on the list.  :)

Happy Sunday

Vinyl Tile

My mom got me this pretty tile for Christmas.  It has a happy home in my living room. 

Looking at it everyday make me wish I had a cricut of my own. 

I know I could do so many wonderful things with it.  :)