Monday, July 27, 2009

It's time I finally learned.....

to knit that is...I am truly pathetic when it comes to knitting! But in a few weeks my mom and dad are coming to visit and I thought it would be a perfect time to nip that little problemo right in the bud!
So she is going to teach me to make cool stuff like this...

This beauty is courtesy of Penny at
Sewtakeahike

She has some of the cutest knitted things..go check her out.
So stay tuned for all my new knitting adventures...
Got an good tutorials for the beginner in me?

Saturday, July 25, 2009

~~ They STILL exist!!!!! ~~


.............kind people!!! Let me tell you this quick story!
I have been searching all over for a partner white bed for the one I bought in Texas before we left...for the longest I have had no luck. I have been searching the Internet, thrift stores, antique store, yard sales...you get the picture.
Then today we go in the same antique store we have walked a few times and as we are getting ready to leave I look down the isle and at the end was THIS....

...the first thing I thought was it had already been sold...nope...it was as good as mine!!!!

The owners of the shop were on site reorganizing and said I could take her for $90! (Originally marked $120)

Then to top it off she asks if it is for my daughter...yes...and I introduce her to Liberty, who by this time has put on some old hat with a dead something on top of it..(gross!)

And then she asks if we WANT this?

Isn't she cute!!! The sweetest little desk to put in her room!
I love it...she said it was gifted to her a few years back and she painted it and added some hand painted flower details to it...and thought she would pass it on to us!

Are you kidding....how sweet. Liberty was in love. She was as excited as I was! Cute bed and small, sweet desk all for $90!
One great story..and a sweet lady too!


One more too...............I have been going on and on about quilts so my mother-in- law decided she would give this beautiful quilt to us for our new house and new king bed!!
Handcrafted...handstiched!!!!
I don't know what the "fractured crystal" means but it is wonderful!



~~ Be on the look out for.......~~


Have you seen these? I want 3 of these....
I found these on Michael's website, but I am no way paying $35 for them...they are just crazy...I will be stalking Michael's for when they make them down to 60% off!
Anyone seen them any other place? I am all ears!

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Street Fair

Street Fairs...I love the atmosphere..don't you?
Liberty had a performance for the drama club that she has been going to this summer. They are performing 101 Dalmatians, so the fair was just a practice run for the group.
She is a member of the dog pack..so funny!

Not much singing going on with a lolly pop in your mouth! Goof ball.....

Cadence..what can you say? Such a sweet girl.

I know what you are thinking...why? I couldn't resist these adorable chunky legs!!

Faith spent most of her time dancing in the street....fine by me!

oh..and blowing bubbles!
Oh...making a t-shirt quilt....stay tuned!!!

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

~~ Ones trash is anothers treasure! ~~

Case in point...my new to me Pyrex!
I have been searching some thrift/antique stores and have found some really nice Pyrex bowls!
Here are two two that I think are really cute.
The bottom one has a lid w/ split sides.

These 2 are matchy matchy, and the best deal by far.
Love the green flower design!

Yellow Pyrex bowl, yellow salsa bowl...and a great find for $3...a salad spinner!
I have had my eye on one of these for ages.
Gets all the water off salad....love it!

I love this dish and saucer!

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

~~ Make Shades out of Mini Blinds ~~

I was looking around "blogland" today since I am not up to much crafting these days! (only 3 more weeks until my craft supplies arrive...smiling inside!)
anyway...............I found this tutorial!
Check it out at The Little Green Notebook !

She shows you how to make fabric shades like these out of old, ugly mini blinds!

I have been doing some antique/thrift shopping here in the Virginia area...I found some good stuff...I will clean it all up and post later.....

to be continued.............

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

A room with a view!!

What more can you ask for?
What a week...this picture is the view from our condo! Love it! The weather was great, the sun was bright, and the sand was hot!

The girls all ready for fireworks..I think I got 10 mosquito bites that night..but well worth it for sure!

This was Faith's first beach trip and she was lovin it. She is a beach bum...the ocean was her BFF for the week...could not get enough!

Liberty loved the sand, water, and the huge snow cones that they had right on the beach...she changed favorite kinds about 5 times. Banana, Strawberry, Bubble Gum...you get the idea!

Cadence....she is awesome! Not a peep in the car, or when she had sand all over her, and in her diaper, and mouth....yuck! She just laughed at me while I struggled to fix it! She truly is the best baby....I thank my lucky stars for her everyday!

Best part was we got to see Danny for 3 days and spend some much need quality time. I think it was a little shock for him to jump right back into the swing of things..but we had a blast and thats all that matters!