Sunny weather is project weather..

Man! What a beautiful day. I just wish rain wasn't in the forecast for the weekend. Boo!

This weather makes me dream up home improvement projects. Yes... That

sound is my Hubs screaming in terror. Don't worry babe...nothing too serious!

I have been threatening to knock down a wall...but I think I will save that

project for later. Right now the most pressing project is our "accent" wall

in the living room. We originally painted it a dark chocolaty brown. I liked

it for a while..but I feel like everything is dark in our house. Time to

lighten it up!!!! Anyway...we have tried a Mediterranean Blue. It was a giant nope!

Next up was a burnt yellowy orange. No number two. So, I decided to

paint it the same color as our dining room wall and the bottom half

of our kitchen cabinets. I can't wait. I wanna do it now! But first

I have to prime...blah!

The other pressing matter is the wall above our couch. It's huge.

And empty. I can hear it mocking me. I have some ideas...but Brad Pitt

was on tv this am...he was fly fishing. I got distracted. Sorry.

I will try to take pictures and share what we come up with.

As soon as I figure out why the PC crashed, or how to work the iPad

more efficiently. Good luck to me!

In the mean time...I am going to try to make these. But, on a smaller scale.

I have two lamps that need to be rewired and painted. We'll see how

it turns out.

I LOVE these chandeliers. LOVE. I found this picture here...and started searching and searching....till I found a seller on etsy here...

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I found this awesome blog somehow...I don't even remember how. I wish I did. Anyway, I love it.
She is a mommy...and has tattoos. I know...gasp! Kidding! Her blog has helped to inspire me to make some changes.
She has a new project " 8 weeks to a better me" I decided to join. Here is her explanation:

"The idea of this project started off when I realized how much I loved making smaller, more attainable goals every Sunday night that I would work on for the next seven days. I loved having a fresh start and going into my week with a sense of purpose, and ending it with a sense of accomplishment. I made a post on this a month or so ago, and found that you guys loved it too! I think many of us found that it was easier to set goals that were immediately relevant to day-to-day life, and when I started seeing results from this simple goal setting I was hooked. Since I first made that post, I've continued to make small goals every Sunday night that I keep in my mind throughout the week. I usually will write them down in the notebook I always keep with me, or on a small chalkboard in our kitchen. They can be as simple as "eat more green veggies," "workout five times," or even "blog more about my daily life." Anything. And when I starting grouping my goals into categories, I realized that choosing a category and focusing on it was really beneficial for me, kind of like a "theme for the week."  And even though I was only working on each goal for a week at a time, I found that after that week was up, my good habits carried over. "

So at the end of this post are my three goals...I set them on Sunday. I'll let you know how it goes. In the meantime...hop over to
Sometimes Sweet. And meet my inspiration.


On another note...we are in a meal slump. We need ideas. SO badly! Please help! Leave your favorite summer recipe in the comments...and we will try it. The only rules are: It can't be a casserole. We don't need it to be hyper healthy...just reasonably healthy. We are big grilling family. So that's always a plus. Ummmm....and there are three youngish kiddos who are only slightly picky. ( we make them try everything though) Maybe I will do something special for our favorite. Yes, I think I will. We have about a week till our next grocery trip. So you have till then. Thank you !!!!!



1. Cut out grains for a week. See if it helps
2. I always put those " H2O to go" things in my water...I'll only use it every other time I fill up the water bottle
3. Walk to the school on the days I pick up kiddos

Oh...and if you have time, I would be oh so pleased if you would follow my blog. Pretty please:)

Weekend happenings....

So. I had a wonderful weekend! Saturday I woke up early and went golfing with my pal Luis. It was my first time ever!
I LOVED it! I have a new hobby I think. Yay!!! So I went looking for golf gear...I was stalking all over the web.
And then...I got to thinking about vintage golf fashion...and got totally sidetracked...
Don't these guys look dapper?

I found them here...
And then I found these pictures....I think next time I will dress like them.

I found these vintage golf shoes here...



The Hubs and I did a pub craw in the afternoon...it was a riot! Some of the groups dressed in costume...there were pirates, golfers, derby girls...and my personal favorite...The village people! So funny! It was all to benefit a golf academy here locally. They give golf workshops for free to kiddos. What fun!

Sunday was great. I love being a mom. This year I was so exited that one of my dearest friends was able to celebrate mothers day for the first time. She is one of the cutest mommies ever!
Anyway...of course there was complete spoilage mixed in with normal everyday mommie duties. I wouldn't have it any other way!
We all went to Bro and Sis-in-laws for a late brunch...we had the traditional quiche that J's grandma usually made. She went home to be with Jesus on Christmas. She would have loved that we were all together eating her food...we really miss her.

The day was finished out with my Hubs making his delicious BBQd ribs. Ribs, greek salad and seasoned fries. Yum!

It was a perfect day. I hope yours was too.

Fri the day...

I don't know what is going on with that title. I think I was trying to be clever. Not quite sure I succeeded.


Today is grocery shopping day. We usually go as a family...but doing our bulk shopping and then the dreaded "W" store has been leaving
All parties involved...cranky, yelling, crying and just plain mutinous. ( I may have just made that word up...not sure...but I may have)
Sooooo....I have been roughing the dreaded "W" in the morning with the Teeny Tiny.

Irksome things from the "W":
That place smells odd
There was an almost newborn crying in an umbrella stroller because
He couldn't feed himself his bottle. I almost picked him up and
Gave the poor guy his bottle myself.

Pretty awesome "W"moments:
I was parked with the engine running, chatting away on my cell...and a dapper older gentleman came to check and make sure
Everything was ok. Too sweet.
Running into the Grandma of one of my son's classmates from kindergarten. I haven't seen her in over two years:)
Getting out of there without completely losing it....

While I was there I picked up this mop...




I've been wanting to try it for a while. I love my Swiffer Wet Jet. But, I feel like the cleaning solution leaves my floor....sticky. I really don't want a sticky floor. Even if it is clean. With the new mop I can make my own cleaning solution...or use water. And...wash the mop pad. That makes me happy.

I'm gonna go try it out. Yay! Happy Friday!!!

I found the mop pic here....

Obsessions.....

Have you seen the new BHLDN decor line? I am kind of freaking out over it.

I want pretty much everything they have listed. Yes..everything.

Sometimes I do worry about myself. I could become a hoarder.

I would hoard all things beautiful.

On a completely different note... These are another obsession of m. ne. They work wonderfully! Even on my eight year old daughter ( who is now just as obsessed as her mother)

I saw them in stores, but I was super skeptical. Then I read this little post at The Dainty Squid and was SOLD. Check out the rest of her blog...not only is her name pretty cool...but so is her blog!

Photo cred....

True blue...

I have lots of thoughts to share...but I decided I don't want to start any fights. So instead I will talk about mascara.

Such a miracle product. A little swipe, and PERFECTION!

Lately my perfection in a tube was giving me fits. This irked me. Greatly.

Now, normally I am a very loyal person. I find a product I like and I'll stick with it till the bitter end.

Of course every now and then I venture out and try something new...is time I was super risky.

I tried a new mascara BEFORE I finished off the one I already had! Gasp! I know it's shocking.

I have been quite the fan of Covergirl masacra for pretty much my whole make up life. I've tried

The fancyschmansy stuff...but nothing worked like good ol CG. This time was no exception.

Please meet my new mascara. Thrilling...right?