Wow, last year went by really fast and also pretty slow at times. Sounds impossible right? Typically the hard parts are what make it slow down, and that was no different in 2016. And yes, the good parts went by fast – really, really fast. But even so, I like to concentrate on the good stuff. One way I always do…
Ripped Jeans Wrangler
I really, really like clothes and shopping. I was a merchandising major for gosh sakes, it’s pretty much a requirement. I mean, if I’m not wearing something “trendy”, those girls I went to college with in the 90’s are going to find me on Facebook and totally call me out on it, right? Okay, we know that’s not…
My Bicycle
The other day I borrowed my neighbor’s bicycle so I could do a few “laps” around the neighborhood. Many months ago she okayed me using it whenever I wanted… you know, as long as she was not on it. 🙂 I took advantage of her generosity as I pedaled around the streets that connect in…
How “The Middle” Saved Us
Television sitcoms were a staple in my childhood. Reruns of shows like The Brady Bunch, Three’s Company and Happy Days were always on after school, before my mom watched Tom Brokaw report the world’s happenings and Alex Trebek asked intelligent people for questions. In the evening we watched the ones that were on in “real time”,…
Good hair, the beach and my dog
What do these things have in common, you may ask. Well, they have to do with my top-liked Instagram photos from last year. Let’s face it people, phone photography (“phonography”?) has taken over. I do not remember the last time I saw someone with a “real” camera, except at a photoshoot or big event (or…
Cathching Up With Netflix
My friends and I were talking the other night at our “moms night” about how we do not watch that much t.v. anymore. An by “t.v.” we really mean regular, night time shows. At this point in our lives is just kind of hard to do so. Even if we fill our DVR with things…
Super Easy Valentine Art
I have a little bit of left-over scrapbooking paper. And when I say a “little bit” I actually a whole heck of a lot. And yet I still buy more. (Please don’t tell my husband). I still like to paper craft but honestly I do not do it very often. I always think in my…
Treasure Hunting
After visiting with my friend Claudia in Texas last month and spending some time on good ole Pinterest (although it’s not that old, is it??), I was inspired to find some things to re-do and re-finish. My friend had repainted an old bread box and a paper towel holder to look SO cute and she…
I can sew & forage for my own food so we’re good
I finally finished this dress for K Friday before last. I had to call in help to get it done but at least I know my limitations, right? And, it has it’s imperfections (which thankfully you cannot see in this picture from my phone). And I plan to still add some ribbon and perhaps some extra notions…
Have Your Cake and Read It Too
I probably shouldn’t have had another piece. Actually no… I just shouldn’t have, no “probably” about it. But it was just a sliver… although mid-cut I decided I wanted a little more than a sliver and began to cut my piece at an angle, afterward gingerly gathering all the crumbs that landed as I changed…