Whooo hoooo, score!

Did a little shopping today, started out get just one thing and then....

Bought two of this pillow below, for $9.99 each to put on my brown couch in the family room.  Love them, love the blue.

I then purchased 4 of the above plate for $2.99 ea. same place as the pillows Marshalls.  I plan on displaying them on the wall near the kitchen table. I'll show once I have them up but I need to go to Hobby Lobby to get the plate hooks.

I still need some feed back from the last post, thanks!

Survey

Alright, Peeps!   I have been thinking about making some changes to my blog and would like your opinion.   So here we go:

1) How did you discover my blog?

2) Are you a follower?

3) What would like to see changed? Blog colors, music...????

4) What keeps you interested?

5) What interests you the most?  Scrapbooking, photography, mixed media, sewing, decorating,  and etc.

6) What kind of things would keep you interested?

7) What kind of blogs are you interested in?

I know that I have a few followers and readers but I know you all don't leave comments but I would really appreciate it you would leave me a comments today.

Have a great Wednesday!

Random Goodness

***Edited***   O.K. some of you know that we moved into a new house...blah, blah, blah and that we have 2500sqf...blah, blah, blah..but what you may not know is that only the bedrooms have carpet (3) the rest of the house is all TILE or wood laminate(offices)and I just got through using the "Shark" steam cleaner and my floors look and feel grrrrreeeeaaatttt!   Just had to let you know, AGAIN!  : ) 

I wish I could say I purchased this iron plant stand for $5.00 but I didn't although I did get it on sale for $16.00, I just had to have it and I think it looks good just outside of our front door.   

I am currently looking for a Welcome sign to place just above it on the wall but I have yet to find one I really like or that doesn't cost an arm and leg.  I mean I think $40.00 + is a lot for an metal "Welcome" sign, don't you think.   I know your thinking well, "you just bought an iron stand for $16.00", yes your right but it's iron not metal and not flimsy (did I spell that right?).   Any idea's where I can find one?

EURO PRO Shark Steam Mop - Gray/ Purple

                                                               $79.99

I also purchase one of these (above) at Kmart on sale for $79.99 but you can also find them for the same price at Target. It is fantastic and I had to try it as soon as I got home I was just so excited. I own a Swiffer and it works really but this blows it out of the water!  You may have to go over the same spot (if something is dried on the floor) a couple of times but my tile has never looks so good and feel so good and the floor dries so fast.  I love it!!

Have a great Tuesday!

HAPPY MONDAY!

Just a little something to wish you a wonderful week, go out there and kick some A$$!

Can things get worse

Seriously, as a Nation and as a People don't we have enough to worry about with the recession and this so called Government, now we have to worry about the Swine Flu. How can anyone deny what is stated in the book of Revelations but oh but I know there are a few.    Ughhh, I am so frustrated with all this stuff!!

It's been a pretty nice day here in Arizona, a light breeze and temps in the 80's.  I have been feeling a bit under the weather today (allergies), and The Princess was up half the night coughing (also with allergies).  One day she will learn to blow her nose instead of sucking everything back in, right?  Tell me she will.....LOL, it wasn't till early this morning I remembered about the humidifier.  Needless to say I woke up achy and my head hurt but nothing that a few hours sleep and tylenol couldn't help.  Feel better now though...although the Princess had to miss a birthday party but I think she'll get over it.

Thank you to those who commented on my last post, I'm still doing some research and will be purchasing my new sewing machine soon.  I'm also in the process of researching bikes.  I need one!

Hope you have a wonderful Sunday.

Trying new things

Ok, I took sewing in junior high and made an apron, which I don't think turned out too bad.  So I have dappled in scrapbooking, alter art, painting, mixed media, and photography.  

So now I have seen so many great quilts and what people can do with a sewing machine.  So last month I dusted off my Toyota sewing machine and tried it out only to find out something was broken.  O.k. someone tell me how something can break when I haven't used it since what....2002.  Hello....am I missing something here!!   So I now plan on purchasing a new sewing machine.  I think I may have found one at Target, one of my favorite stores.  But I need some feed back.  I know that some of you readers sew so I would greatly 

appreciate your opinion on this sewing machine. Or perhaps you can recommend something in the same price range.

Brother 25-Stitch Sewing Machine

$79.99

Hope your all having a wonderful weekend!

 

Kelaya's Story and YOU CAN HELP1

On one of the blogs I like to read I read about Kelaya and her three children.  It really breaks my heart to hear about them living on the streets, especially with children one is only 2 months old.  So please check out the link below and help if you can!

http//tangobaby2.blogspot.com/2009/04/kelayas-story-and-you-help.html

Thank you!

What the HELL!

Is or isn't not April?  Yesterday it was over a FREAKIN' 100 degrees here in Arizona!! And today it's something in the 90's, what the hell is going on!  I might melt out here if it weren't for this (below)!  If the weather keeps up we might be hitting the pool this weekend.

Other news, I am trying to sell this dining room table and sofa table for $200.00 and have it listed on Craigslist. However, I was wondering if anyone knows of anyone who lives in Arizona who might be looking for one.  I need to get this out of my garage so we can put the car back in the garage!  It's getting freakin' hot out here!

I haven't been creating much lately been too busy.  But I hope to get back on the wagon again soon, keep your fingers crossed.  I have been reading a lot as you may have heard already.  You really must check out Jen Lancaster's book, she is fantastic and I can really relate to her.  

Have a gread day!

cottage white living room

I am also thinking about painting my coffee table white and my wine rack the same color. What do you think?  And should I remove the door of the wine rack and put in shelves for storage?

cottage white living room
Originally uploaded by skblanks

Love these slipcovers, does anyone know where I can find a similar sofa slipcover? Oh and as well as a slip cover for an ottoman, well maybe I can make one for the ottoman but I still need one for the sofa.

Help, people!  If I could do this on my own with second guessing myself I would but it just isn't working out that way!!

Budding Artist

The Princess is becoming quite the artist.  She is really into drawing houses and trees.  The other day at Sunday school she drew me and her walking in thin air.  It was to cute, I'd show it to you but Daddy has it.

Not much going on today, my Dad had eye surgery yesterday I think to remove catarats so we have a follow up appt. this morning.  So we're getting ready because we have to leave earlier today because we have to drop of the Princess on the way.  

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

80"s

These three movies were the epitome of the 80's if you were a teenager and I had the pleasure of viewing all three of these at the movie theater.  Yes, I know I'm dating myself but who cares!!   I still love these movies and my daughter has seen a couple of these, well perhaps as back round music while she's been playing but that counts for something right?!    Gosh, I kind of miss those days.....Hey, I did say kinda!    Ahhhhh, youth!

Anyway, I have been reading up a storm lately and right now I'm in the process of reading Jen Lancaster's books.  I read "Such a Pretty Fat" and now I'm reading "Bitter is the New Black".  I love these books and Jen is a great writer but be sure to read these in order (I should have read "Bitter is the New Black first) well you don't have to but I have found that it makes things easier.  Jen is around my age so when she makes reference to things in the 80's I can relate which brings me to this post.  After reading (and currently reading) her books  I have begun to reflect on my youth.     I loved the 80's!!!  Sigh......... Things were so much easier per say...things were so different, clothes, food, hair, and music.  I love, love 80's music...yes even without real instruments!!  At least there wasn't any foul language and the songs made sense....didn't they?

Let me know what were you doing in the 80's?    Enjoy my playlist!

Why do I

always type in the date and day on the "title"?  One you should already know the date and day, if not do you live under a rock?! : )

And two, it is always listed above my title.  So no surprise here it's going away.

Anyway, here are a couple of more finds at the antique store.

I love the above dresser is beautiful and I may have posted it in my previous post but I do love, love this piece.  I may just have to go back and purchase this baby.  : )

The above bench is another favorite piece and I'm in LOVE with it.  Not sure if it will find a way into my home but it just might; I would paint it green not too green but green.

The above scrapbook picture is of my Great Niece Susan, isn't she adorable.  Oh and take a look at those lashes, hate her already!!! ;)

Finally a simple scrapbook page of Princess during Easter. It seems like I enjoy the more simple scrapbook page lately.  Well off to church.  Have a great day!

Saturday, April 18

Went to my favorite antique store the other day for an hour or so and found a few items that I really liked.  

How cool are the above trunks?  I loved them but I think for all 3 the price was like over $300.00.  I may go back and check out the large and medium one's again.

Love the above dress.  I would have bought it in a second but not sure if I have a place for it. Ohh but I do like it!

I thought the above chair was cool.

The princess received the above socks in her Easter basket from Gee Gee and Uncle Court(her Aunt Charlene).  She loved them so much that she was doing a Happy dance.  I must admit they were adorable and can someone tell me why they didn't have them in adult sizes?  I mean really we miss out on so many cute things!!

Enjoy the eye candy. 

Friday, April 17.......Shopping Therapy...

$9.99-$12.99 on sale @ Pottrey Barn

The above were on sale for $9.99, darn!

This headboard is on sale for $249.99 in red for a king.  Seriously considering it!

I also love these rugs ordering one in apple green, that's if they have the size I want in stock.  Be my luck that they won't.  

These oversized letter are cool but they only have "I" left.  But of course they were only $4.99.  Missed that one!!

Again all these lovelies are from Pottery Barn.  I tell you you start a diet and I start thinking about shopping only it's not for clothes go figure!!

Thursday, April 16, 2009

O.K. people the diet is going well did exercise yesterday and the legs are hurting, thank you very much!  Once more I wish someone would have told me that once you have children be prepared to be like an 80 year old woman who must wear depends.  I mean really is it  necessary to pee (I know gross!) just a little when doing jumping jacks or god forbid but sneeze or cough!  OMGoodness, I don't know what happened. Now don't start tell me about those Kiegal exercises...I having a hard time remembering to breath and hold my stomach in when I exercise now but to remember to tighten and release things down there is another story.  Grew knowing that in life nothing is certain other than death and taxes (hope you did yours!) but for women someone she toss in peeing in your pants (just a little) after having children!!

Have a great day!

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Yesterday was "D" Day.  I started my diet.  It has been a long time coming and after DH made a comment that maybe losing weight would help with my allergy headaches I knew it was time.  DH never makes these kind of comments. So I guess you can call it a wake up call. I have purchased exercise video's and plan on walking the dog at least twice a day but we'll see what happens.  After all I do live in AZ and it really get's hot during the summer.

I'll keep you posted on my progress so think good thoughts.

Have a great Wednesday.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

   Tell me if this isn't devine?

And this cosmetic bag it's called Anthurium

And this purse it's called Blooming Bow Bag, how fitting.

Another fave Prohibition Bangle.

The first set is Skygazer and the second set is Winged Quarter Set

this is called Life Cycle Ring.

OMG this freakin chair!  Oh and this one

 love this too!  All these items are from Anthropologie. Tell me if this isn't an Awesome store?!

Monday, April 13, 2009

I hope everyone had a Wonderful Easter with your respective families.  We did.  We enjoyed church service and breakfast hosted by the Boy Scouts at church.  All my daughter and husband had to hear was the word "pancakes" and I knew we weren't going anywhere.

With our daughter an only child and all cousins old enough to be here parent she didn't have to fight or try very hard on her Easter Egg hunt.  But from the photo's you can see that she had a blast.

I will be sharing her Easter basket pictures tomorrow.  Hope you have a fabulous Monday!

Saturday, April 11, 2009

'Isn't the above tablescape absolutely beautiful? I love the bunny plates.  They are available at Touchstone online.  I just might have to have these.

Love the two pictures above the Hydrangea wreaths are to die for and the Easter Egg Tree, heeellllooo!

Love the above color combo add a little pale blue and I think I have my house colors.  Purchased a couple of Krylon Spray cans today. I'll share with you what I've painted as soon as I can.

As for now have a wonderful day!