Friday, February 27, 2009

The weekend is finally upon us and we can let our hair down and have some fun.  I have been trying to get in some reading of my favorite blogs this morning but alas it's time to get down to business.  But I did want to share what I'm working on right now.  I post a better picture when I have completed it.   I also plan on working on a canvas piece soon so stay tuned for that.

Have a great weekend!

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

TO DO LIST:

Go to bank

Drop off book at Library

Do 3 loads of laundry

Take doggie to get hair cut

Drop Princess off at school

Drop off videos at video store

Go grocery shopping

Get key made

Get some new plants

Go to rug store

Make dental, check ups and eye exam appointments

Drop off new made key

and somewhere in here I need to find time to create something today; let's see how far I get today.

Have a great day!

Monday, February 23, 2009

Oscar
Originally uploaded by jocieposse (aka skid ho)

O.K. did any of you happen to watch the Oscars last night? I normally don't, however I did last night. I needed to see how Slumdog Millionaire did and it did very well. I don't know how many of you have seen this film but it's good. This isn't a movie I would see on my own but since my MIL had wanted to see it I went with her any way it's a good if these movies aren't your kind of tea I would suggest you rent it. It is worth renting.

I really enjoyed Hugh Jackman as the host I thought he did a great job and the show it self was outstanding. I love that old hollywood look and they did it last night perfectly!! The only down side I saw was the Sean Penn acceptance speech since when does accepting a speech mean it becomes as political speech? I mean really there are arenas for that sort of thing. I just think he took away for what they whole evening was about. Things in America hard enough without someone shoving their ideals in your face. I have nothing bad to say about what he said just that he should have kept it to himself or use some other arena for it. Sorry but that's how I feel.

Any whooooo, my creativeness has been all over the place. I mean I have so many things that I want to do that I start on one project and then get started on another. I also need to find the time to take my sewing machine (a Toyota circa 1991-1992) to be fixed or least get an estimate on how much it would take to fix it. But I have such a great desire to sew and yet I know nothing about sewing. But hey that's what the library is for and all the crafts stores (they have classes). So I'll let you know how that comes along.

So tell me what are you working on?

Sunday, February 22, 2009

tulip flower path, a dream path for anyone
Originally uploaded by Sampath Maddali

Is it Spring yet? I mean sure I live where the weather is partly cloudy and in 80's today but I'm dreaming of color. Everything here is either a brown, light brown, yellow green or green. I haven't seen too many flowers yet. But I have my eye out at the local home and garden centers.
I have some big plans for our landscaping front and back and unlike the interior of the home (decorating) it will get done a lot more quickly since I have a foundation to start with. So come on SPRING!!!

When I think of Spring I think of Easter, Easter bunny's, candy, colored eggs, Easter egg hunts and tulips. Are they not beautiful? I just might be purchasing some for indoors when I go grocery shopping next week. Spring also make me think of Spring cleaning but I do that just about every few months. It's just something I have to do.

What are your Spring time traditions?

Saturday, February 21, 2009

1. Begonias">Begonias, 2. ISO 100 (Fujifilm Finepix F30)">ISO 100 (Fujifilm Finepix F30), 3. The Heart.">The Heart.     Here is an idea I plan on working on as soon as I can find the plants.  I am going to add some flowers to the front landscaping and then start working on the backyard.  We so much room back there I can really make it into an oasis.   I'll post pictures as I go along.

Hope your having a wonderful Saturday.

Friday, February 20, 2009

Here is a project I finished the other day and it is hanging in our family room.  I think I need to go over the words again in white but I really like the way it turned out.

Working on a couple of things this weekend. Nothing major but I'll be sure to share them with you when they are complete for now have a great weekend!!

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Orange thrift
Originally uploaded by karolines_retro

Well, the weekend is almost upon us which is good and sad. Tomorrow my MIL leaves to drive back to Nebraska and we are certainly going to miss her. We had such a great week long visit and time just goes by too fast! : (

I have been wanting the decorating of our house to be over I know I have to be patient ( darn not being rich) but it isn't one of my best traits. There are so many ideas floating around in this head of mine and I just can't seem to write things down. I tell you I have to wonder if I'm in control sometimes. LOL Anyway, I in totally into orange right now and I think the only place for me to express bold colors is in Princess' room. As some of you know I was going for the shabby chic look but unless you have the money to do all at once it just looks like junk ( or at least to me, darn that OCD and the need for perfection). I get so stressed out when things just aren't in sync I have been known to have anxiety attacks. Luckily it has been just a little over a week since I've had one-scratch that I have been reminded that I had one two days ago. More on that subject later.

For now it's time to get a move on the day's beginnings and try and get out of here in a half hour.

Have a great day!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Well we're back from Tucson and unfortunately we didn't have time to go antiquing.  : (   But we did have a good time visiting family and playing Scrabble.   

Yesterday was a big day I registered the Princess for Kindergarten.  It's hard to believe that she's old enough to go to Kindergarten.   Where does the time fly?   I just hope the adjustment period doesn't take too long and that she make a lot of friends!  School starts on July 27th here in Arizona.

Here are a couple of pictures from Tucson.  The Princess loves to take pictures of her feet (go figure) and the other is a picture of the Quail that DD and her Great Grandpa were feeding.  Big little suckers aren't they?

Enjoy!  

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Hello everyone, I hope you had a fabulous Valentines Day!   My DH had to work part of the day yesterday so I took my MIL and daughter to the movies and we saw "Hotel for Dogs" we all enjoyed it.  The Princess couldn't wait to get home and play with her Hotel for Dogs collection with Grandma as Mommy and Daddy had a hot date.   We were planning on going out to dinner and movie (which we really don't do that often) but we were both so tired ( he has been working a lot and I have been having some allergy issues) so we opted to go to Blockbuster and rent a few movies instead.  We got a couple for DD and a couple for us "W" and Eagle Eye or at least that's what I think it's called we haven't watched it yet.     I was so pooped that I didn't make it through "W" and fell asleep around  the same time as DD.

Today, we have a library outing, antiquing, yard work, and some other things to do today.  Tomorrow were off to Tucson to visit DH's aunt and MIL sister and parents.  Thought you would enjoy a picture of DD and Hubby from their Father\daughter Valentine's Day Dance.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Happy Valentines Day!!

My sister and BIL have come and gone and now my MIL is here for a visit.  So today we have plans to make cookies, library, dinner, and the movies today.   What plans do you have for today?

As promised here is my find at the antique store.   Perhaps he is a distant cousin of "The Stone Rabbit"?    If you don't know about the Stone Rabbit check it out www.thestonerabbit.typepad.com

  Enjoy and have a great day!!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

The above art journal pages were created by eklektic on flickr go and check out the other pages.

My sister and BIL have been visiting from CA and we have been doing all the sister things mostly antiquing and shopping.  Sometime today I will be taking her to Hobby Lobby for the first time but I'm sure she'll love it as much as I do.  So I made sure I printed out the new coupon now I just have to remember putting it in my purse.  I don't know how many times I've printed out coupons and left on the printer!  : (  

Sometime this week or this weekend I will be sharing some projects that I have been working on.  So for now have a fabulous Tuesday!!

Saturday, February 7, 2009

I thought I would share a pin that I made for my sister ( who is coming from CA today!!) I'm thinking about including a copper colored ball chain as well so that she can wear it around her neck as well.   What do you think?  Would be interested in purchasing one?

Here's another thought you know some women can go all day without makeup to do errands and etc and look fabulous, well I'm not one of those people.  I look sooooooo bad I may frighten some people so I'm one of those people who put on just enough makeup to look presentable.  What about you?   I'd love some feed back.  : )

Have a great Saturday! 

Friday, February 6, 2009

The weekend is finally here and for me that means my sister will soon be here for a weekend of antiquing and shopping.  I must admit that the only time I really shop is when I'm with my sister and vis versa funny how that happens.  Shopping now a days seems like such a luxury and that the money we plan on spending should go towards other things.   I have been saving some money on the side (not a lot) just enough to add a few things to our home.   Sometimes we have to do things for ourselves.  

I hope you all enjoy the pictures I include and if there is something you would like to see on my blog by all means leave me a comment or two.  I would love to hear some of your ideas to make my blog better.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Just thought I'd share a recent scrapbook page that I made of Princess hopping.  I have no idea when she started but I what I do know is that she loves it and hops just about everywhere.  I hope your all having a great day.

Tell me what inspires you?

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Are these not beautiful?  I saw 

then while checking out my

favorite antique store.  I'm 

not ready for these just yet but 

I thought I'd share them with you.

I am currently looking for a 

hutch to put in I guess what 

would be my dining room.

My sister is coming out for a visit this weekend and we both love antiquing and let's not forget Goodwill, and Home Goods.  So I have been putting some money aside just in case I find something.  I'll keep you posted.

Go out and have a great day!

   

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

I'm sure you have seen this book at one point or another on another blog but I just discovered it for myself.  It's funny I can always help other's with there decorating dilemma but I can't seem to help myself.  So I purchased this book and I love it!  And I'm glad I did since I've been hearing that they are no longer going to publish Domino the magazine.  This really is a great book detailing how to discover your decorating style and how to set up furniture it's a must read!  

Monday, , February 2, 2009

Is this not the cutest baby mobile? It's called "Hangin' hearts Mobile" and it is currently on sale at Pottery Barn for $34.99.  It looks so simple that I bet we could make a mobile or garland similar with fabric got the idea from Ali Edwards blog.  But I wanted to share it because I really love the colors and think this would be a cute color combo for my daughters room.    I was working on a Shabby chic theme but for some reason it just isn't working out.  Not sure what I'm going to do now but I'm still planning on it.   I will be posting some new pictures in the future of what I have done and you let me know what you think.

Have a good one!

Sunday, February 1, 2009

O.k. here is the coffee table that is front of the hideous brown couch now here is the dilemma  do I paint it black, white or leave it alone.  Just so you know I'm trying to find a slipcover for the couch in either black, white or natural.  What do you think?