10.10.2008

What Have I Been Working On?

I've been typing, cutting, gluing, stuffing, sealing & addressing these invitations for an "S is for..." themed 1st birthday party. I couldn't be more excited.We will be dinning on sandwiches, salads, salsa (& chips), sweets, and soda. We will be playing Simon Says, I Spy, and Sock Mania. So if you are coming over be ready for a super fun soiree!

I got this idea here

10.06.2008

I Love Paper Products...

...and these make me smile from ear to ear. If you didn't know... I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. So for all of my fellow LDS readers you might appreciate these!And if you aren't a member and you would like more information. Go here!

10.03.2008

Miss Pickle Bottom

You know the ones. The beautiful diaper bags that every stylish Mom seems to be carrying around these days. The ones with the gorgeous Oriental inspired prints. The bags that are so easy to throw on like a back pack and jet out to go shopping.

Well I don't have one of those.

Oh I do have a Petunia Pickle Bottom. Mine is just a little different(click here to see a picture). It's green wool. It could also be described as a "guyper" bag. My DH loves it. And you know what I love it too. Well a few months ago it broke on me. Needless to say I was a little disappointed. You know what though. I called and talked to the company. I spoke with a lovely lady and she said all I had to do was send it in and they would either fix it or replace it. Now that is what I call customer service! So if you are trying to decide on a Diaper Bag for an upcoming new addition to your family I would have to recommend a Petunia Pickle Bottom. Not only will you look oh so chic carrying it but they are a great company!

The Dissappearing Eye Hair

This is my eye (I made it small so that I wouldn't scare anyone when they pulled up this page with a huge creepy eye). I used to have really nice perfectly shaped eyebrows and really nice thick eye lashes. Over the last few years though they have become thinner and thinner. I have stopped plucking and shaping them because I'm afraid they are going to fall out and never come back. I know I should be using an eyebrow pencil but I'm lazy. I really don't want to add another step to my make up regime. What I really want is my stinking eyebrows back (I'm not so worried about my lashes if all else fails I can get extensions someday). So the question is does anyone know of a way to grow back eye brows. Take a certain vitamin or mineral? Anything? Or am I stuck for the rest of my life with ugly thinning eyebrows? HELP!

10.01.2008

The Latest in Headbands

So everyone has been blogging lately about Ban.Do headbands. They are gorgeous although I'm not sure if I have the guts to actually try them out. I'm not sure I could pull them off. It would have to be worn to the right event with the right outfit. Anyway I just wanted to let you know of some other sellers who make similar styles.
House of TelsaLove, LuLu Mae
Sew Sephine

The first one is my favorite however this last one might be a great starter for someone who is a little timid like me.

9.29.2008

Talk About Inspiring...

If I were to receive this little box of lovlies in my mail box I might just have to do a dance. Oh the things I could create! I'm giddy just looking at it.Estate Sale Lot 12 Peacock
Etsy Seller Lobster and Swan

My Love For Seasons

I'm a seasons girl. I love having 4 distinct seasons. And no season holds a bigger place in my heart than fall. Too bad I live in San Antonio Texas. A land of no seasons. No leaves in bright oranges, reds and yellows. No piles of leaves to run and jump in on my front lawn. No crisp cool breezes. The only thing that reminds us it's fall is a slight drop in temperature and these little beauties...That's right butterflies. I have seen thousands of butterflies out and about lately. Hey if you can't have fall leaves I think butterflies are a pretty great alternative!

9.24.2008

My Favorite Cleaning Product

About a month ago I was having a conversation with a girl I go to church with about cleaning products. I think it started with her asking me what my favorite was. I didn't know. I've been trying to make a conscious effort in buying more Eco Friendly products for my home. At this point I had tried Palmolive Eco+ dishwasher detergent and wanted to cry. I had more hard water stains than I have ever seen in my life on my beautiful clear glass dishes. I really did not know how I could salvage them. I thought I was going to have to throw them in the trash and get new ones. It was that bad! As I relayed this to her she mentioned that I should try a product called Lemi Shine. I tried it and it is amazing! Seriously the best product out there! I don't know if it is eco friendly but if it makes my dishes look brand new then I'm going to use it. So if you are frustrated with hard water build up I promise you Lemi Shine will work! What are some of the cleaning products you can't live without?

P.S. If you have stainless steal appliances did you know that you can use Pledge to clean them? It leaves them looking fabulous with a nice sheen. A little trick I picked up working for a house cleaning company in college.

9.23.2008

Finally... A Winner

Sorry this is a day late. I didn't get to my computer once yesterday I was so busy. So here is the winner. Chelsey Adams! Email me at bebop480@gmail.com with your address and I will send your kit with the cute Amy Butler paper out to you!

If you didn't win have no fear there will be another tutorial and giveaway next month!

9.18.2008

My Favorite Shirt Yet

I finished this up today and I couldn't be more pleased. It is by far my favorite shirt yet! I made the Yo-Yo's from this tutorial. Beautiful pictures with easy to follow directions. Try it!