Visual Interest

I'v chosen my 'word' for the year....JOY......

2012-01-17T04:49:00.000-05:00

I'm joining Layla at The Lettered Cottage in her "word of the year link party"!

my word is

"JOY"

JOY will be what I look for in my everyday comings and goings.

JOY is what I'll try to bring into the lives of those around me.

This year I'm going to try and find JOY in being still and seeking God's plan in all areas of my life. I have so much joy already but sometimes (a lot of times) I fret and worry....so I'm going to make a conscious effort to let go and feel the JOY God has in mind for me. I'll also be wishing this for all of those around me, my family, friends, co-workers, clients, bloggers and even strangers I may cross paths with.

A Wreath for 'Winter' on my front door!

2012-01-12T16:50:00.007-05:00

After taking down the glittery, gold, Christmas Bow from my front door....I could not for the life of me, remember what I replaced it with last winter!! Too soon for my Cherry Blossom Spring wreath!!!

So....I headed over to Michael's Craft Store, with the gift card I'd received for Christmas! I purchased a new glue gun, a straw wreath and a roll of Jute Ribbon. I ended up with this ruffled wreath!!!

Of course I didn't take photos of the process....but it was quite easy. Simply find the center thread (string) of the jute ribbon and pull till it gathered, then hot glued it to the straw wreath I had wrapped in the jute beforehand. I made a few rosettes out of natural colored burlap and dark brown to add a little something to it!

Of course it's been cloudy and rainy ever since! (Wintery). And it's pretty durable! Makes me smile! :)

sharing it over at:
Serendipity and Spice

Sew Many Ways
Its so very Cheri
debbie-debbiedoos newbie-party

&
The Southern Institute

The Open House Party
Sharing your creations!

First PROJECTS of 2012!

2012-01-11T23:23:00.002-05:00

Hope everyone had a safe and Happy New Year's Eve celebration! My husband, Todd and myself had a quite evening, actually, dinner, we had grilled out, watched a little TV then asleep right before midnight!! But...awoke to hear lots of fireworks as the neighbors celebrated!

Anyway...it was a nice evening! (I did get some computer time in there also!)

So far we've been rather productive with a few projects to start out the new year! My husband particularly! Having ordered new windows, which arrived right before Christmas, (all 29 of them)....he had planned to replace the old with the new a 'few' at a time...but once he got started, he was on a roll!

Out with the old wooden windows...

In with the new double pane vinyl windows!

After several days, he's finished! All done! He removed the 'stop molding', ripped out the old windows, (one at a time), inserted the new ones and replaced all the trim and caulked as he went along.

Didn't even have to take down the curtains in most of the rooms!

(Billiard Room)

So...VOILA...we have new energy saving windows! Hopefully the utility bills will be lower!!

Now on my part...I did help by stuffing some insulation, using a putty knife all around the windows before the trim was replaced! And gave lots of moral support and much gratitude!! Todd's definitely an awesome husband!!

Happy New Year!!!

2011-12-31T19:24:00.001-05:00

Decided to sit down and relax a minute!! Been taking down and putting away all the Christmas decorations! Todd outside, taking down all the lights!! He put 15 trees in the attic! Me inside, dust, vacuum and mop!!! Clean the bathrooms....starting the new year with a CLEAN HOUSE!!!! Pine needles and dust GONE!!! Wish I only had to clean once a year!!! Oh well....It feels good to have it done! Wishing EVERYONE a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

2011-12-25T14:21:00.001-05:00

It came without ribbons! It came without tags! It came without packages, boxes or bags! He puzzled and puzzled till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

First Day of Winter

2011-12-21T09:40:00.000-05:00

It's the countdown to ....Christmas.... (also the start of Hanukkah for some!) Hope everyone is having a wonderful, joyous, and blessed day! I Love following all the blogs and the Facebook posts! It's nice to see all the beautiful and creative people out there~! And oh yes.... let's not forget Pinterest!!!

Have a GREAT day!

Liebster Award

2011-12-16T21:21:00.000-05:00

Just received an email from Sharon at Mrs. Hines' Class Blog telling me that she chose my Blog for the Liebster Blog award! I excitedly clicked over to see what it's all about! I'm tickled to have been on her list! I've been a follower of Sharon's for a while now. Look forward to meeting lots of new Blog Friends! Thank you Sharon!!!

I've chosen five up and coming Blogs to pass this award onto!! Hope to keep the ball rolling!!! Hop on over to check them out!

Art Teacher Girl

Cottage Patina

Capital B

Our Blue Front Door

Priscillas

These are some very talented ladies! Be sure to pay them a visit. You will enjoy getting to know them. I certainly have!

If you have been awarded the coveted Liebster award, here’s what’s next:

* choose five up and coming blogs with less than 200 followers to award

*show your thanks to the blogger who gave you the award by linking back to them. If you not already a follower of their blog, that might be a great way to show appreciation for the award. ;)

*Post the award on your blog. Be sure to link back to the 5 blogs you awarded so that others can visit them.

Hope you visit them all!! Have a wonderful weekend!

~Judy~

Looking for Ideas!

2011-11-26T17:49:00.002-05:00

Make it and Love it!!!

Just came upon this blog via

A Sewing Journal

Both Blogs are definitely at the top of my list!!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!!

2011-11-24T16:32:00.001-05:00

A DIY Wedding Gift Idea!

2011-11-21T02:35:00.012-05:00

Just wanted to share a pillow I made for a wedding/shower gift for my friends Julia & Jonathan, who were married this past May... {as you can see May 21st, 2011}. I neglected to take pictures of it so she was kind enough to mobile email this one to me. So....with only one photo (which I tried to photo shop and make it a little clearer), I'm going to post about it!

This is made out of natural linen, but I've made several others in the past couple of years out of various other fabric, such as burlap, faux silk, and even 'drop cloth' material! (And, yes....I neglected to take a picture of any of them!) You can make them any size you'd like, square or rectangle, but generally I make them rectangle shape of about 16 x20 inches.

Once I've chosen the fabric and cut out the front and back for the pillow, I set the words in whichever font suits me (and fits), using the program, Monogram Wizard, on my computer. I then hoop one piece of the fabric and use my Brother sewing/embroidery machine for the embroidery.

I put both pieces of fabric, right sides together, sewing all 4 sides, but leaving an opening just large enough to insert the stuffing (or pillow form), then stitch that closed!

Usually it takes about 2 hours to make, what with picking out the font size and spacing it all just right, then stitching it out! Most of my machine embroidery alphabets don't have the ampersand (&), so I have to spell out the Brides name, the word 'and' then the Grooms name, then the date they were married! (here is the saying, it reads:)

...and they lived

happily ever after

Julia and Jonathan

May 21st, 20011

This one I made with a two inch flange in the linen fabric. Sometimes I put a fringe or no flange at all, as on a burlap pillow I made. A couple of times I even put three rolled fabric flowers made out of the same fabric as the pillow in the upper corner.

One pillow I made out of a store bought sham and just embroidered the words on it, so that one was an actual full size pillow. Some people display them on their beds or in a chair! It's just something a little unique and unexpected, so I think it makes for a nice 'keepsake' gift!

Hope you like!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Judy~

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It's Finally Friday! 11-11-11

2011-11-11T16:53:00.000-05:00

Happy Veterans' Day to all our soldiers, past and present!

Always so glad to see Friday arrive...even though I do occasionally work on Saturday (half day)!! It's just a good feeling to welcome the weekend...when I know I'll have more time to create, clean, catch up, rest, visit with friends or family and just plain be 'home' ...oh yes....more computer time to check out all the lovely blogs. I find so many to look at through all the Linky parties in the Blogs I come across. Great way to see new ideas for creating and decorating and sharing with new 'friends'. Then of course there's PINTEREST!!! Great way to 'save' ideas to look at later!

Todd has been outside with the power blower trying to rid the lawn and driveway of leaves! For a couple of hours anyway...then loads more will fall. Temperature is going to fall into the high 20's tonight, witch is too cold for Macon Georgia!! Oh well....it'll probably be back up in the 70's by Monday.

Have a Great weekend!

~Judy~

I won a Stencil!

2011-11-10T14:35:00.000-05:00

Today I received my stencil from "Royal Design Studio". I entered and won a giveaway when I posted a comment on Rhoda's Blog ~ Southern Hospitality. Can't wait to use it! I'll be sure to share when and where I decide to use it! It's the same one she used on the wall in her sister's master bedroom makeover. I love how hers turned out!

New e-book I received!

2011-11-08T08:59:00.000-05:00

I recently received the E-book by Melissa, @ 'not a diy diva here. I've been following her blog for some time now, and the e-book really summed up her philosophy that we can create and live in a beautiful home that I, without a lot of difficulty, can accomplish just by doing one small thing at a time to make our lives quite special. I know sometimes I let the "paralysis by analysis" get in the way, thinking I have to be a 'perfectionist' when I'm really never going to be 'perfect' anyway. I just need to make a healthy, happy home, doing things that I enjoy, and (some I don't necessarily) for me and my family. I highly recommend Melissa's e-book and definitely her blog!!

Also....I joined debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com for Monday's 'Newbie Party' at my blog, Visual Interest . Please check it out! I'd love more followers!!!!! And you get to meet lots of other wonderful new friends!

Have a great day!

Judy

Joined in a Newbie Party

2011-11-07T20:22:00.000-05:00

I'm joining the Newbie Party over at Debbiedoos. Can't wait to meet all the other blogger newbies! Thanks Debbie for hosting this party.

Just stopped by DIY by Design

2011-11-02T13:06:00.002-04:00

Hello! Just hooked up to a linky party and hope you'll stop by to see all the great ideas you can get by checking out the other blogs.
Fall into Fall - It's a Party #38 - at DIY by Design

Happy NOVEMBER!

2011-11-01T19:33:00.005-04:00

I wanted to share my most recent Burlap creations today!

These are in my Master Bedroom

On my awesome embroidery machine I embroidered this large 'K' which is my last name initial! Then...purchased this frame at Joann Fabrics in which to display it on the wall of our newly painted Master Bedroom!

Then I made a Burlap bed skirt with one pleat on each side and added a button I covered in darker brown burlap on each pleat!

Next I made a natural Burlap table runner also with the darker buttons! Oh and took a little inexpensive, plastic waste basket added a K then hot glued it on and added some ribbon....(it was actually more of a pain to do than any of the other items.)

...see the ampersand (&) my sweet husband picked up for me from an Antique Shop! I told him that I keep seeing these in a lot of blog posts...so he thought of me when he saw this one.

Linking up with:

Addicted 2 Decorating

Every Creative Endeavor

Beneath My Heart BLog

&

Linking up to 'Newbie Party':

linking up to: The WhisperWood Cottage Burlap Party

and linking up to: The Shabby Creek Cottage Transformation Thursday

DIY Coastal Art

2011-10-31T15:56:00.002-04:00

Just thought I'd share a little something I made for our Guest Room wall...which you can view Here! We purchased these scroll work frames at Pier 1and removed the insert for a photo and with a little hot glue attached these shells and sand dollar right to the wall. I really think they are perfect for the space between these windows...also attached a sand dollar to each end of my curtain rods. I have put valances up since these pictures were taken!

Thanks for stopping by!

Linking up to:

Most recent remodels - Bathrooms -

2011-10-26T18:20:00.003-04:00

Even though I've been taking a break from sharing our remodeling....my husband has been hard at work!!! Just a few 'before' and 'after' pics of hall (guest) bathroom makeover.

These before pics are how the guest bathroom looked when we bought our house 3 years ago...pretty bad huh? All I can say is Todd has "vision"!!! And talent!!!!

And now the "AFTER" photos of Guest Bathroom! Quite an improvement!!!!! We found the art work at Pier 1... one of my favorite places to shop!

The monogrammed soaps are from Pottery Barn online! I love monograms!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

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A little something to share - ROMAN SHADES the easy way!

2011-10-26T17:53:00.006-04:00

Finally going to share a post on something I made following wonderfully detailed instructions here from littlegreennotebook & from Angela here http://365days2simplicity.blogspot.com/

I put up these Damask curtain panels from Pier 1 Imports about 6 months ago....but after seeing a DIY how to on 365 days 2 simplicity blog I hadddddd to attempt making them into Roman Shades using the mini blinds that were already in the windows. Sooooo I'd like to share this.....

Here are the curtains hanging on one of the two windows on either side of my cutting table!

I had painted the five drawer knobs black and screwed them in with double ended screws and added black grosgrain ribbon to the curtain panels.....

So....I took down the mini blinds and laid them out on the floor and proceeded to cut the 'ladder string' that holds each blind in. Careful not to cut the 'bold' string that makes them raise up & down.

Next I removed the little round tabs holding the bottom rung on and removed all but the six blinds I intended to attach the material to.

My windows are 60" in length so I left 6 blinds 9" apart to create my Roman Shade folds!

The rest I threw away.

Next step was to reattach the bottom rung with the little tabs back on.

The curtain fabric was too wide now and too long so I cut it to fit the inside of the window frame and then hemmed each side and the top. (The bottom was already hemmed).

Next, I applied glue to each of the 6 blinds (avoiding getting glue on the string!) And adhered them to the fabric.

After hanging my new Roman Shade....I hemmed the rest of the curtain so as to make a valance....I hated not to reuse the little black knobs and the ribbon was already attached. and VOILA!!!

Here's a picture of my IKEA items for organizing my 'Stuff'. Then I just repeated it all for the other window! I'm so glad I came across this DIY tutorial!

Now I'll show a few more pictures of the rest of the room.....mind you it is in 'work mode' condition!

Linking up to:

Hello! Just hooked up to a linky party and hope you'll stop by to see all the great ideas you can get by checking out the other blogs.

Fall into Fall - It's a Party #38 - at DIY by Design

Happy Fall Ya'll!

2011-10-10T20:57:00.000-04:00

I can't remember who's blog I got this idea from (polka dotted pumpkin and all) but I loved it!!!! So....as soon as I locate where I discovered the idea I will create the Link. But really wanted to share this with others.


As my pics progress, you'll see that my display is only visible when you drive up our long driveway....

This is the bridge that Todd built! He's very happy with the outcome...as am I!

Soon the area around it will be planned out!

Kitchen - update

2011-09-03T21:50:00.001-04:00

I'm not very up to date with my pictures but here are a few to get me back into "Blogging".....more to come!

Blogging again!

2011-08-08T20:29:00.000-04:00

I've discovered a few wonderful blogs full of ideas and information and have decided to renew my blog. Perhaps it'll take a while.....but, I'm ready to try. Love all the home decorating ideas I've gotten from everyone and look forward to a renewed interest!

Let me update a little!

2010-06-28T01:28:00.004-04:00

It's quite late, Sunday P.M. (Monday a.m. by now) and I'm not really ready to end the day. I haven't decided what to write but thought I'd jot down a few things. This morning, Sunday, I got up way too early (the first time). Todd went to work, so, I went back to bed and then overslept and missed Church...which disappointed me. I really like the Church I'm going to and look forward to the Reverand's sermons. Oh well....I quess I needed the sleep.
Fixed breakfast/lunch and sat in a recliner watching "Dances with Wolves" for several hours!!!! Great movie, just lasts toooooo long. As not to have the day be a complete loss, I did some house work and finished all the laundry! I painted Kilz on a dresser that I'll put a coat of satin latex white on tomorrow, (which is already 'today'). Then I did 'Create' a little in my sewing room. Made valances for the blue, beachy bedroom, but haven't taken a picture of them yet. The other day I made a diaper bag for a customer that had a baby girl last week. That's always fun! I love making 'bags'!!! So I had fun making this one for baby Kassidy!

(11/14/11 ~ linking this older post to :

Here are the Hydrangeas from my yard that lived a really long time!

Notice the HUGE mirror above! Todd is doing a complete remodel for someone and she hated this mirror.....Her ~~loss~~.trash...my ~~gain~~.treasure...When I pulled into the garage and saw it, I immediately knew where, (in my newly remodelled kitchen)Todd could hang it for me.!!!!.

These pics don't really do it justice!

Anyway....I'm getting sleepy now...so "goodnight" or should I be saying "goodmorning"? Hope I don't sleep in too late and miss my Monday off! Bye for now! Judy

Tybee Island

2010-06-23T03:10:00.001-04:00

Check out one of the blogs I love to follow....The Lettered Cottage! here Layla and Kevin are presently on Tybee decorating a cute little cottage!!!! One of many owned by Diane Kaufman of Mermaid Cottage Rentals, see Mermaid Cottages, Tybee Island, GA. This one used to be the Mess Hall (in the old fort area.) My mom and dad reside on Tybee Island, and we usually stay at their home when we visit...(we only live 3 hours away!) But...in July, when we go for our 4th of July annual family reunion, some of the family won't fit, (I've mentioned before, I have 4 sisters and 1 brother all of which are married and have children...) soooo my husband and I stayed at the "Doodle Bug" a couple of years ago with my sister and her family. Last year we stayed at "The Mermaid's Tale". This year...4th of July annual family reunion, we'll be staying in a big, new, beautiful house directly across the street from my parent's home on Butler Avenue. ....TYBEE.... ahhhh the beach!!! I'll be there sooooonnnn!

If you happen to be there this coming Saturday, June 26th, there will be an open house from 2:00-4:00 you can check out the remodelled cottage by Layla & Kevin!!!

HAPPY SUNDAY - HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

2010-06-20T01:30:00.000-04:00

Hope all families will be celebrating a wonderful "Father's Day" with their Dads - be it near or far away. I'll be making a phone call to wish my Dad a Happy Father's Day but will be seeing him the week of the 4th of July. Actually I'll be seeing him, my Mom, and all my siblings and their families as that is the week of our annual family reunion!!

Onto re-visiting my "sewing" side!

I'ts been awhile .... but today I will enter my "sewing room" and CREATE....it's been tooooo long! Up until about two years ago "hmmmm when we moved here to our new home" I was in the business of making "Boutique Bags" and selling them at the shop where I work as a hairstylist! That was put to the wayside while I went on with living the busy life of setting up house in our new home..... We've accomplished a lot, and even though we aren't finished (there will always be something more to do when you own a home) I want to begin sewing again. After all....my sewing room was one of the first rooms that my husband painted and created a wonderful workspace for me. Up until now I've only done a little embroidery here and there and a little monogramming for friends, but I really am feeling the itch to do more.....So, after church I'll proceed to enter the confines of my special creative space!!! Then maybe I'll have more to blog about..... until then....happy blogging....
I do read the blogs I follow - everyday!!

They've made it to Wales

2010-06-03T07:21:00.000-04:00

Received an email that my Son and his wife, Izzy, made it to the UK where her family lives. I'm sure it was a long exhausting trip. After driving from GA to NY to wait 5 hours for their plane to leave, they then had to sit on the plane for 4 hours due to 'mechanical difficulties', then had to get off the plane and ended up having to be put up in a Hotel in NY for the night and next day had to wait alllll day until the plane ended up leaving that evening. So glad the 'mechanical' problem was rectified! But they made it safely and are catching up on their rest!!! Hope to hear from them soon. Hope everyone has a great day!

2010-06-02T08:26:00.001-04:00

Izzy & Stephen
....I'm sooooo happy Todd and I got to spend a week and a half with you two. Thanks for visiting us and I'll always cherish the time we shared. Thanks for Todd's Wii golf game, and for going to Tybee with us, and eating out at all our favorite places, and going through all the childhood pictures I had stowed away.....We are going to miss you both very much! Have a safe trip to your Mum's! Love you both!
Just had a wonderful visit with my Son and his wife, Izzy, who have gone to Wales (UK) to live near her family for .....(a while?) I've put off posting....again....
But I'm going to be a little more diligent!
Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend!
Off to work now.... will be back later.

Todd and I

Tybee Island GA

(Just like when he was a little boy!)

More Beach shots

River Street in Savannah, GA

On our way....

At home playing Wii golf

Eating homemade cookies

Waiting to hear that they made it safely to the UK!! I'm off to work!! Have a great day!

Family Get Together!

2010-05-17T23:16:00.000-04:00

My Mom, (also named Judy), my Son, Stephen, his wife, Izzy, and my Daughter, Michelle~!

We had a really great visit and as usual I didn't get enough pictures...but I have memories to last forever. It was a great time and the first time most of them had been to visit us in Macon.

Me and my Son

Izzy, my Daughter-in-law, Me and my Son, Stephen

So glad they're here!

It had been a very loooonnnngg time since I'd see him.

Onto Kitchen Floor.....

2010-05-03T18:00:00.001-04:00

Three layers of linoleum and particle board to be removed!!!!!! Todd did the tearing up....I did the hauling it into the back of his truck....Wish I'd had a pedometer on to know how many miles I walked, that day, from the kitchen to the truck and back....repeatedly....but...that was NOTHING compared to the hard work Todd performed that Sunday afternoon! I tried ONCE to pull up a section and it didn't budge!

Mission accomplished!!!

Next came the new plywood and Durock ...

He worked on that for two more days.

Now we're waiting on the 20x20 tiles we picked out to be delivered~

We did go away for the weekend, to our Nephew, Matthew and Amy's pre-wedding cookout, in Goldsboro, NC, which is where Todd's brother, Mike lives. That was relaxing...(except for the 7 hour drive there and back). We stayed in a nice hotel ! The weather cooperated for a great cookout~ with Todd's family and friends!

Todd and his niece, Emily

Me and Emily

Todd and his Nephew, Christopher.

Amy, Christopher, Matthew and Patti

Mike, Todd's bro!

Nephew, Nicholas and friend, Brooke.

so...Todd did relax some...

Catching UP!!! APRIL 25th!

2010-04-25T15:05:00.001-04:00

It's been quite a very long time since I last updated my blog. I have been following the blogs that are emailed to me, and the ones I follow through Google reader....but with a lot of family things going on, I haven't been feeling very "Blog Social"!! Hope you all are doing well. It's time for me to take down the Spring Cherry Blossom wreath off the front door. But first a few pics of the beautiful blossoms......

It was quite a sight to behold! Macon, GA celebrates "Cherry Blossom Festival" for a whole week in March every year! The trees and weather cooperated wonderfully!!!

Next....

My Daughter, Michelle, was here for a couple of weeks. Her birthday was April 12th, and we spent it together. She's back in Atlanta now and I miss her very much. Wish we'd have done more together, but work and various other things seem to get in the way....

I did get her what she wanted for her 29th Birthday. A"birthday" tatoo of her choosing, and I highlighted her hair! We ate out...watched movies. She sunbathed! Her beautiful dog, Fenn, also was here with her, and they went on long walks together every day. ( regretfully I didn't take very many pictures.)

Did I mention.....purple and orange highlights????

Michelle definetly "listens to the beat of her own drummer."....I LOVE her dearly!!! Always have....Always will.....

I do miss her. I'll take more pics next time she visits!

My Son, Stephen and his wife Izzy will be here for a visit in May! I'm really looking forward to that. I'll take lots of pictures and then they'll be moving to Wales. Guess I'll have a new place to visit!!!

Next.....

Todd's been busy working out of town a bit, but when he's home he does do a lot for me! The kitchen is still a "work in progress". We painted a greyish/green over the once red walls.

The pic above is where the color shows up in the true shade of the paint!

Below the pics are a little dark....But it gives you an idea.

I haven't decided on fabric yet, for the chairs or window treatments!

We had a new smooth ceiling put in,

(before/during)

added some extra moulding, painted the ceiling a couple of shades lighter than the walls,

and added some canned lights.

All the trim had to be painted white!

Below are pictures of the new backsplash Todd put up! It's tumbled stone, harlequin diamonds!

Goes awesome with our granite! He did a great job!

And....let's seeeeee.....

My 4 sisters, my Mom and myself, flew to Chicago to surprise my only Brother for his "50th" Birthday!!! Got to see our nephews and where they live, play, go to school, and church. I forgot my camera, so as soon as my sister, Kathleen, sends me pictures, I'll share them. The weather was great and it was wonderful to have all the siblings (and Mom) together! Next time we do that will be our "annual" 4th of July week together at Tybee Island!

Todd has the yard looking pretty good! He spread about 75 bales of pine straw and pruned a few trees! Everythings looking lush and green!!

Now he's relaxing, watching TV and I think I'll go join him!! Hope everyone has had a wonderful APRIL!!!

Update on Kitchen Island remodel

2010-03-01T18:42:00.003-05:00

Well... 3/4 ths of the way there! Here are a few pics of our Kitchen Island remodel.

BEFORE pictures

Both sides had drawers and cabinets before and I wanted a breakfast bar w/stools!

DURING....

Todd used scraps of beadboard leftover from a job he recently finished. The corbels were given to him about 4 years ago. And he purchased the trim at Lowe's. So....the renovation of the island was not costly at all!!

still DURING....

I helped!

AND TA DAH!!!!! (actually I did add a 3rd coat of paint after seeing these photos!)

More upcoming...in the near future! The front side will take some extra effort as the drawers need to be rebuilt and beadboard added! And of course I WILL add different shelf liner....{what were the previous owners thinking?}

The floor is in limbo!!! And I bought some fabric and foam to pad and cover the bar stools with!!!

As you see now the island REALLY makes the whole kitchen need a complete cabinet overhaul!!! But...we've not even been here quite 2 years yet and Todd was out of town working for 6 months....so...considering that...I think we've made our house our HOME!!!! Just wanted to share with my decorating blog buddies!!! (Oh, and Please ignore the mess on the kitchen table in the background....the island was full of stuff that has been there since we moved in....so most of it will make the yard sale pile!)

Coming home to a "surprise" project!

2010-02-27T17:29:00.000-05:00

Well....Todd decided to demolish the kitchen island and start to rebuild it as his weekend project! I went to work for a few hours and came home to quite the messy kitchen! Pizza delivery tonight! (And possibly tomorrow night!) I don't like the idea that he removed that heavy piece of granite by himself...but he's ~~stubborn!~~ strong! Will post some before and afters later!!!! Bye

Watching and waiting...

2010-02-27T17:23:00.000-05:00

Well, I've been watching the news hoping and praying HI doesn't get flooded! It would be a horrible thing....especially I'm worrying since my Son and his wife live on the big island. But also it would just be another horrible happening of nature! I'm sure the scientists just want to be sure they're covering their bases "in case" of a disaster. Keeping Chile and it's people in my prayers!

Todd's Weekend Project Finished!!!

2010-02-21T20:11:00.005-05:00

Foyer Before

and After

Todd is AWESOME...and the new floor is awesome too!

I spent some time this afternoon in my sewing room and when I came downstairs....the beautiful floor was complete, base moulding and all. Todd's weekend off???? He's my weekend warrior!!!

Next "floor" to be replaced...the Kitchen.

He even vacuumed the carpeted stairs for me. They look like new! That shop vac (and the owner is great!)

View into Billiard Room

View from front foyer.

Here are a few more "in the process photos"... almost done

OKAY....can't keep up!

2010-02-21T10:38:00.001-05:00

Okay I'm busy...go back to your "devil box" (computer)!!!!

Todd is in the process of continuing the wood flooring from the billiard room and foyer into this hallway outside the powder room and base of stairway.....after taking up 3 yes 3 layers of linoleum put down by original owners.!!!!

Soooooo...................we'll check back on his progress a little later..........

2010-02-20T15:44:00.000-05:00

Just sharing a few pics from my friend, Cindy's, daughter's, 18th Birthday Brunch!!!! (Dad did the cooking....Mom did the decorating!) It was a lot of fun! Thanks for including Todd and me!!!

2010-02-20T15:40:00.002-05:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow design

Okay!! An update on Beach Guest Room!

2010-02-18T00:26:00.001-05:00

Finally found a few items to accessorize this room with! Still need some pictures for over the headboard! It's been fun...Oh yeah...Todd put up my curtain rods...now I need to decide on valances or curtains....store bought or handmade???? That remains the question! Found the lamp at Home Goods in Savannah, while visiting my Mom. Todd wasn't so sure he liked it at first but since I LOVE it, he says it's alright! Hope everyone is well and survived the snow we had here, in Macon, GA! I'll also add a few of those pics as well! Bye for now!

This is the only live plant we own...it was in Todd's bathroom window...now it's in the guest room....I don't have a green thumb, so this is his baby!

As you can see...I had him move them in a bit...now we (he) has to patch and paint over the first set of holes....and then I have to paint the slats in the windows....he saved that for me!

...and the snow we had the other day....or shall I say evening because that's when I went outside to take the pictures....it was beautiful, the snowflakes were really big ...and melted the next morning! That's the kind of snow I can handle!

I prefer looking at the "Beach" room...sooooo ready for Spring!

2010-02-10T18:25:00.001-05:00

Visited Tybee Island this past weekend! Had pretty nice weather! Looks like my relatives up north had quite a lot of snow!!! I'm soooo glad to be living in the south!! Not too much to blog about right now...just checking in! Bye for now!

An Evening With Mark Ballard "The Artist"!

2010-02-04T22:06:00.001-05:00

Just returned from an evening out with friends where we enjoyed learning how to make paper camellias from local artist/entertainer, Mark Ballard! It was fun, food, friendship!!! And I have a paper camellia to show for it!!!! Thought I'd share it!! Lots of little petals and hot glue!!! And of course the (plastic) stamen in the middle.

LOOKS REAL DOESN'T IT??????

But it's made out of paper!!!!

Not sure what I'm going to do with it!!! But....

Headed to Tybee tomorrow with my sister to spend the weekend....It's our Dad's 75th Birthday!!!! Also going to attend a Luncheon/Fashion show with our Mom on Sunday!!!!

Hope to shop a little and find some things for our "Beachy" guest room while there. Maybe a lamp or a sailboat or a lighthouse or a seagull......Hopefully something to hang on the bare walls!!

My husband is in Marietta helping our brother-in-law remodel the master bathroom!!!! We'll miss them....but I'm sure my sister will have a great "new" bathroom when she returns home on Monday!!!

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Our "Beachy" guest room!

2010-01-29T15:19:00.003-05:00

Our Guest Room redo was my husband's Christmas Gift to me! He selected the color and bought the bedroom furniture from Haverty's. I've finally added my collection of shells and sand dollars from Tybee! (Also a few from our trips to other beaches.) My "alternative down" comforter is by "Laura Ashley" and it's from Marshall's and the shell quilt is one my Mom had on a shelf in her closet....it's from TJ Maxx..... Still haven't found a lamp for the bedside table yet. It wasn't the sunniest day when the pics were taken...but the room is soooo bright and airy! The blue color really only looks true to actuallity in the first pic I have posted here...with the bird, drift wood, and shells! All the others are showing up too dark...We really enjoy just peeking in there...which is often since the room is right at the top of the stairs!!!

I included the photo, on the dresser, which was taken years ago on River Street in Savannah, GA during our annual July 4th family reunion! My siblings and I ...in our birth order, from left to right!! Yes, there are 5 girls and 1 boy!!!! (I'm the blonde (2nd oldest so 2nd from the left). I just wish we all lived closer so we could visit more often.....But...I do have 2 guest rooms now so maybe they'll visit????? We all have sooo much going on in our lives it's kind of hard to get together.

I wish I was better at photographing....but if I retry...I'd probably never post....and it's been forever since I last posted!!!

Cleaning as though it's spring!!

2010-01-09T16:52:00.002-05:00

Cleaned!
That's what I did today! Downstairs anyway. Maybe tomorrow I'll get the upstairs done. Last week we put away allllll the Christmas decorations, but there was glitter shining everywhere and there were needles off the THIRTEEN artificial Christmas trees my husband puts up. So... needles in front of EVERY window. I dusted, vacuumed and mopped up all the remnants of the holidays! As I did, I thought "there's no place like home". Smells like pine sol! Feels like home!

Got to get ready for a night out with a few of the ladies. Celebrating my friend, Cindy's birthday by going to Taki's Japanese Steakhouse then to see the movie "It's Complicated" .

I've definetly worked up an appetite....uuummmmm going to have rice and scallops ...... can't wait.

I've really enjoyed looking at all the Blogs I follow on Google Reader....Even tho I don't post very often, (yet), I do check in everyday with so many wonderful posts. (all the ones I have Buttons for on my blog, and then some...) I need to leave comments, just haven't taken the time. It's like looking at Magazines!

Happy New Year Everyone!!! Welcome 2010!

2010-01-03T00:39:00.001-05:00

For Christmas, my husband, Todd remodeled our Guest Bedroom as our "Beach Room" so.....I'm on a mission to add the finishing touches! Will post a completed picture soon!

Both of these pictures give me some ideas! and are from:

Inspiration Sea Shells - BHG.com

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!

2009-12-25T13:41:00.001-05:00

It's a little hard to see the lights in these pics. But I thought I'd show them anyway!

My husband thought he'd put up a "few lights"....Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

Christmas Tour

2009-12-21T02:24:00.000-05:00

Baking Day!

FAMILY ROOM

DINING ROOM

LAUNDRY ROOM - Kitty's room

Billiard Room

These are just a few of the trees! My husband put up 13 trees - one in each window on the front of our house!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

2009-11-26T20:11:00.000-05:00

We shared a great meal with great friends today! Spoke with my son, Stephen, who lives in Hawaii. He and his wife, Izzy were still cooking their turkey feast! It' 5 hours earlier out there. I'll probably be in bed sleeping by the time they'll be feasting!!! It was great to hear from them. Tonight the Christmas decorating bug bit!!! My Husband, Todd, got allllll the boxes out of the attic and put a 6' tall, pre-lit tree in every window on the front of the house!!!! Then I proceeded to have to "fluff" out all the branches on each one! That is all I'll get done tonight! Tomorrow I'll be picked up by my friend, Cindy, at 8:00 a.m. to head off to do a little shopping! Hope to find some bargains! I'm not so sure what I'm even looking for...oh well....something to do! Then home to put ornaments on the "big" tree in our family room. If I find any deals on ornaments, I may decorate the trees on the first floor. Last year we only had multi-colored lights on all but the family room tree! Will post some photos soon!! I'm really enjoying all of the blogs I follow! Thanks to everyone for sharing their beautiful blogs!

2009-11-25T18:25:00.002-05:00

How exciting!! I just found out I'm one of the winners of "Design Dazzles" giveaway! I've won $100.00 in gift certificates! Go and check out their blog! I can't wait to shop!!! Thanks Design Dazzle!!!!

Trailer of "The Last Song" by Nicholas Sparks' movie filmed on Tybee this past Summer!!!

2009-11-19T01:18:00.002-05:00

Check it out!!! "The Last Song" movie trailer from youtube! (click on link above)

Just saw this post from my niece, Maggie, on Facebook! Miley Cyrus movie by "Nicholas Sparks" was filmed at Tybee this past Summer while we were having our family reunioun. Several of my nieces and nephews, and a sister were "extras" in the bleachers at the Beach Volley Ball scene!!! Tybee looks soooo beautiful!!! Can't wait to see the movie!!!

Monday Accomplishments!

2009-11-16T20:12:00.001-05:00

Well...for being my day off....I actually was busy alllllll day! Cleaned out the fridge, did laundry, went to work to cut 2 customers' hair! Had to clean the fridge at work too, because when I openned it to get my flavored creamer out it STUNK!! (Not my creamer, but the fridge.) SO.....while waiting on my first lady I did that! Then went to Kohl's to return towels my Mom bought here back in July!!! I brought them back with me last weekend! They do not have a Kohl's in Savannah. She had washed them before putting them in the linen closet and they ended up with "pills" all over them. Kohl's takes anything back! Thank Goodness. Then had my favorite lunch..taco salad from Taco Bell (which I ate in my car because I wasn't finished running errands!) Next, I went Krogering. Oh, I forgot to mention my wonderfully, relaxing, pedicure I had before going shopping. That was the best part of the whole day. I bought a deep fryer at Kohl's so Todd and I just finished eating the french fries and fried fish (from his summer's deep sea fishing trip). It was delicious but now my downstairs smells like fried oil! The cat was begging for some fish the whole time we ate! Oh....Sunday I did make some of the cute little coasters like Traci from "Beneath My Heart" showed on her blog. I tried using three different materials for them. Polka dotted bags, napkins and the best of all was the snowflake tissue paper! I didn't get the cork on them yet! Here's a pic so far....

Well...Todd's waiting for me to watch "House"! Hope everyone has a wonderful evening!

2009-11-16T03:06:00.000-05:00

I've definetly been visiting all my favorite blogs, just about every day, but have fallen short in posting. I've made plans to fly out to CO for Thanksgiving, to spend several days with my daughter, Michelle! I'm real excited about that! But other things have been occupying my mind this week! I so look forward to seeing her! It's been quite a long while! My birthday is the 25th, so my family's gift to me is the trip out to CO. My parents are paying for my airplane ticket, and my 4 sisters and nephew, Michael, have pitched in and are helping to pay for the hotel! What a wonderful birthday this will be!!! They are all so very thoughtful! Of course I've been on the phone a good bit....calling everyone of them, to thank them. It means more to me than any of them will ever know! Todd will be home for the holiday, probably eating over at our friend's for Thanksgiving. This will be a special one on one time for me and Michelle.

2009-11-07T11:55:00.000-05:00

Well it's Saturday, I'm visiting my parents at their home, on Tybee Island, GA. Yesterday was my Mom's birthday and I drove down after work. It was a pleasant 3 hour drive along I16 in my T-bird (top up) listening to some of my favorite CD's!!!! I'll stay the weekend and get back to my hubby on Sunday afternoon! Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

Happy Thursday!!

2009-11-05T09:23:00.000-05:00

Looks like it's going to be a beautiful day! I had a problem sleeping last night, therefore was up on the computer...lo and behold I somehow deleted my Beautiful Blog Buttons from all the blogs I follow....so....tonight I'll have to visit each one and download their Buttons...again.....I shouldn't attempt to do things on my blog at 3:00 a.m. Oh well...

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

2009-11-03T23:07:00.001-05:00

Melissa's Heart and Home is celebrating her ONE year blog anniversary!!!! And is having an awesome giveaway!!!!! Visit her...and enter to win...Although...I'd like to win!!!!

Todd came home with a treasure for me yesterday!!!! He's known I've wanted a mantel for years!!!!! Our first home together didn't have one and this house came without one.....so....This one was under the porch of one of his customers for a few years... It had once been in her aunts old, old, home! He brought it home to see if it would fit and VOILA!!! It was love at first site! It fits!!! He cleaned it up and mounted it for me. The iron scroll work had to be moved up just a little to make it all work!! He's sooooo good to me!

BEFORE

AFTER

Todd in the process....

Just in time for Christmas Stockings!!!!

Happy November!!!!

2009-11-01T17:48:00.001-05:00

Had a pretty good Sunday! It's November 1st. and we turned back the clocks last night!!! Hope everyone has had a great weekend. I've enjoyed catching up on the wonderful blogs I follow! Todd hung my "Herb Crates" I purchased from "The Lettered Cottage". Then I placed the fine china which was passed on to me from Granny, my Mom's Mom, in the crates. Now I can see them instead of having them stored away in the buffet! On the bottom I put some of my napkins! I'm very pleased and wanted to share them with you. Thanks for looking!

An outfit for the Birthday Girl!

2009-10-31T06:11:00.001-04:00

Hadyn turned 5 years old!!! She's the daughter of Lori, my friend/co-worker! Here she is at her Mermaid Party! I made the little flowerdy outfit for her and Lori said she wore it to pre-school the next day!! I need a pic of her in it! She's too,

too, cute!!!

I purchased the little turtle neck shirt at Walmart and added the Flower-Initial Applique! The pants I made using an Indygo Junction "Bella" pattern.

FINALLY FRIDAY!!!

2009-10-30T19:10:00.001-04:00

I had a great week but am glad work's over!!!! Although I do have two clients to color and cut Saturday...but that's not so bad! Saturdays are different! Then off to a friend's to watch the Dawgs play (and hopefully win!). Still having the "plantar faciitis" foot problems! Oh well...still working on it with the PT! He was dressed up for Halloween as "Jason" and jumped out at me as I entered his Physical Therapy office this afternoon! Made me scream of course! He's like a big kid! Really cute, though! It's great to keep a sense of humor in the midst of all the pain!! I'm really glad to have my camera finally and want to post some more pictures to share with everyone!! Love looking at all your blogs! Have a great Halloween everyone!

Foyer Before

(above) This is our foyer when we first moved in! Todd closed off this entry to the formal living room, and we removed the grass cloth wallpaper, also put in new wood flooring and painted! This was last years birthday/Christmas gift for me from him! Still enjoying it...and will for many years to come!

Below are the Foyer and Dining Room AFTERS!

Next I'll show a few of the Powder Room: BEFORE

Now...AFTERS

I had to remove two layers of wallpaper in here! Started painting all the trim white, but since we're eventually gutting it and completely changing the whole powder room...I decided not to paint all the cabinetry white! It's at least livable for now!

Bienvenue....: Bienvenue! Welcome to my home~

2009-10-30T05:01:00.000-04:00

Bienvenue....: Bienvenue! Welcome to my home~

2009-10-26T18:36:00.001-04:00

Today I received the "Herb Crates" I ordered online from "The Lettered Cottage" !! They are really nice!! Not sure where I'll put them yet. My kitchen is a work in progress. The chair cushions and window treatments are not decided on yet! But I love my red walls. This was the first room to be painted when we moved in!

2009-10-26T18:32:00.002-04:00

Our Lovely home on the hill!

Couldn't see my scarecrow/hay display, so Todd cut down the tree that was in the way.

The mums are a little water logged from all the rain!

While he was cutting down trees...there was one at the bottom of the yard he wanted gone!

If you click on the photo you'll get a close up of my Fall Wreath!

(The topiaries are in need of refurbishing tho!)

View of the back of our house...I didn't get around to decorating it yet!

This is KittyKitty, our resident black cat all year round!

A shot of my kitchen table centerpiece

The buffet (next to laundry room)

And this canvas is hanging on my kitchen wall all year round!

My Romantic Guest Room

2009-10-26T06:40:00.004-04:00

This is my "Romantic" guest room that I most recently finished. (not my husband's favorite colors) but he was gracious enough to let me go with my ideas! His billiard room was also being done so he had his way with that one. Todd is really flexible (most times!) Actually...he's wonderful!!! I'll post his pics later! The color is a very subtle, pale pink! It was a fun room to do! The bedding, by Croscil was purchased at "Tuesday Morning".

The ceilings aren't very high, so I had to go with this little white, crystal chandelier. There's also a white medallian above it, which isn't showing here.

The antique lamp (below) with painted roses on the chest belonged to my paternal grandmother, while the dresser, bed and nightstand belonged to my maternal grandmother. After being stored away for years the furniture had to be cleaned up and I painted them bright white.

Todd found this chest of drawers about to be thrown in the dump...it's beautifully finished now to match the rest of the furniture.

I have an addiction to bags...tote bags, handbags, diaper bags...etc., I actually have a handbag business. (I'll share that with you all later!!!) But this one I just had to have hanging in my guest room!

This is one of the valances I made.

Happy Monday!!

2009-10-26T05:53:00.002-04:00

Well, I've finally received my new camera....so I'm going to post some pics randomly or else it would be next year sometime if I obsess on the "best" ones! I just really want to share and be part of this blog thing! I changed my profile pic because not only do I like to change my home a little in the Fall, I also tend to change my hair color! Usually I'm blonde....but need to warm up a little with some brown in the cooler months! Hope everyone is well!

Centerpiece from Pottery Barn!

A great Monday day off!!

2009-10-05T21:55:00.000-04:00

I got a good bit accomplished today on my day off!!! Although I did go in to the salon to cut a client's hair since he's only in town for today. Then had to monogram a birthday gift and get it in the mail. Had an appointment this afternoon with a Physical Therapist who uses "aggressive massage therapy" for heel pain "plantar fasciitist, which I've been suffering with for about 9 months now! It's extreme pain and soooo many people I've talked to have experienced it! Boy was the massage therapy ever aggressive??!! That pain was almost unbearable! But he really hit the spots that cause the problem. He said it'll take several weeks worth of visits to get rid of it, I guess. I'll try anything. When I returned home, I spent a little time checking out fellow bloggers...then went to my sewing room and didn't come out until about 4 hours later. I sewed and monogrammed the cornice covers and made a pillow to match, for my Pink guest room. Todd cooked a frozen pizza for dinner...and watched House on the downstairs TV while I listened to it while creating in my sewing room. Now I'll join him for a little while before bed time. Talked to my daughter tonight! She sounded good! Glad to hear from her. That's all for now! Hope everyone had a great Monday!!!

2009-10-04T17:34:00.002-04:00

It was a stay in and watch movies/read a good book kind of Saturday...especially after the GA Bulldogs lost. I did finally sew and Monogram my cornice fabric for the two windows in my Pink guest room! Now I just have to put them up! Todd hung the cornice boards, now I have to add the velcro and attach them!! It's been quiet here the past few days! Todd and I have just kind of run errands here and there, ate breakfast at Cracker Barrel, grocery shopped, then spent time together at the house! (I haven't been able to remedy the camera problem yet.) Tomorrow I'm going to put out 3 bales of hay with Pumpkins and Mums! Then clean house....Monday off!?!!?? Oh well...gotta do it sometime! Then a Pedicure!!! So long....for now.

Happy Autumn!

2009-10-02T06:40:00.006-04:00

A little corner of my kitchen---------

Good Morning! I actually slept till 6:00 a.m.!!! It's a nice cool morning and it's FRIDAY!!!!! Yeah!!! I finally spoke with my Son, Stephen last evening. 11:00 p.m. my time (5:00 p.m. Hawaii time) He and Izzy were both home when I called. Right now he works the graveyard schedule, 11:00 to 6:00 a.m. as a security guard for an affluent neighborhood on the big island. He's currently looking for something else. That shift is lonely and boring!! But he does get to go 'boogie boarding' in the big waves in the afternoon! I'm sure just living in Hawaii is fun! They sounded wonderfully happy!! Stephen had his haircut...apparently the first one in a loooong time, because he had 15 inches cut off to send to "locks for love"!! Izzy's going to send me a picture of him with his short hair now! I'm sure he's as handsome as ever. His, wife, Izzy, works as a "Team Leader" for a new Target store that opened in July 09. They stay busy!! I miss them~! Todd and I should go and visit !!!! Well.. I'll check into that camera situation today...after work! Have a Blessed day!

Happy October 1st!

2009-10-01T04:17:00.002-04:00

Don't you just love the Fall? I sure do! It was actually a little cooler here yesterday...I think in the 70 degree range!! Rode around with the top down on my T-bird! Can't do that when it's 90 degrees and above!! I mentioned in an earlier post that my Daughter is expecting her first!! So while shopping yesterday I bought a card for the "mom-to-be" it was perfect, saying just the right sentiment from a mom to her daughter! Also...bought a little, soft blanket attached to a cute frog face....Just a little something to let her know I love her...and will be here for her....even tho she's out in CO. I need to call my Son today to remind him I'm missing and thinking of him!!! The time difference is 6 hours and it's easy to put off calling, waiting for just the right time, then before you know it it's been days! I guess I could call him when I'm up in the middle of the night...but don't want to wake my husband talking on the phone! (Hope this clicking on the keyboard isn't as loud as I think it is!!!) Actually, I'm downstairs, so pretty far away from the bedroom....but, (I'm such a light sleeper) and even though he isn't a light sleeper, I'd worry he'd hear me! And the silence at 4:00 a.m. is deafening! Well...I'll sign off for now...and go check my emails!! I've already balanced the check book! Then maybe back to bed for a little more zzzzzzz. My first customer is coming at 10:00 a.m. Hope everyone has a blessed day!

Middle of the Night Post!

2009-10-01T04:12:00.003-04:00

Yesterday was my husband, Todd's birthday! Having such a busy day in preparation for that, and my bone density test/mammogram in the a.m., then work....well....not much time for blogging. I do tend to wake up around 3:00 or 4:00 most times, so I check up on email and blogs! Hence, I'm not taking time away from others in my life! I haven't taken my "after" photos yet, but my "before" ones are waiting in a draft....so eventually I'll post those. I'm sooo excited to see I have 3 followers!!! Thanks!

2009-09-28T18:39:00.001-04:00

I'm very new at this! Up until now I've only visited other blogs! If I can't sleep at night, I get up and for hours search for decor ideas on the computer. I enjoy soooo many of your blogs and wonder how I'll ever get mine to be an eye catcher. Of course our camera is on the blink! If we can't get it to work I'm going tomorrow to buy another one.....

2009-09-28T17:59:00.002-04:00

What I really want to try and do is share some before and afters of our new home...When I say new, it's new to us, but was built 30 years ago. It was empty for almost 2 years and then we bought it in March of '08! Every room had been painted a neutral beige, (walls and woodwork) But Todd and I are slowly but surely giving each room our personnal touch. It's been a year & 1/2 and for 6 months of that, Todd worked out of town....So....we're doing it at 'our' pace! Which I really think we've come a long way! It's especially nice to be able to 'live' in it while we remodel.

My Monday off!

2009-09-28T14:50:00.002-04:00

I'm a hairstylist working in a Beauty Shop that's closed every Sunday and Monday.....So...I have Mondays to 'play' or 'shop', 'run errands', or like today...Doctor appointments! Sometimes I have them to myself, other times Todd will take Monday off also! What I really enjoy are the days I can 'play' which is when I go in my sewing room and don't resurface for hours!!! I love to create. In the beginning, which was about 5 years ago, I purchased an "Esante" Sewing/Embroidery machine by "Babylock" and I proceeded to make handbags, totes, and diaper bags galore!!1 I ended up making and selling enough of them to pay off the sewing/embroidery machine! I've made only a few since our move, even though my beautiful sewing room was one of the first rooms in the house to be completed!!! Todd, on the other hand had to wait until recently for 'his' Billiard room...but as of last week....that room is also finished...except for 4 barstools I have to recover.

2009-09-27T21:00:00.002-04:00

Sunday is usually both our day off, so we tend to spend it together...hence...I haven't gotten to work on my blog. I did however get it set up but haven't figured out about inserting pictures.