Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Monday's Manicure




Today's manicure is brought to you
by Essie's Penny Talk


A lovely transitional fall color. I love this color. I wear a lot of rose gold and this polish 
looks great with it.  This is a nice thick formula that only took 2 coats. 
Of course I always add a top coat.

I know that we are barely under 100 here... but are you wearing your fall colors yet?


Monday, September 29, 2014

A Little Remembrance Gift



Hey there! 
Glad your here! :)




Today I'm showing you a little project that I made for my friend Laura of Decor to Adore.


If you read her blog then you know she is in the process 
of moving.  SO! she had a little Texodus party. You can read more about that here.


I wanted to give her a little remember-me gift. So I made her a sunglass case. 


This is another one of my wing it patterns. I just double crocheted into the back row. 
This is about 12 rows. I used my own sunglasses to fit. 



Folding it into a little more the thirds I stitched the sides together and added a single crochet 
to the edge so that it would look finished.  I then double crocheted the ruffle, added a button and a  chain stitch loop for the button hole.




And Voi-la! 
Done!



From this side.
And that side.




I stuffed it with a couple of items that will remind her of Arizona and me. :) 
Laura doesn't typically wear nail polish, so I gave her one of my favorite pale barely there pinks
from Essie and my all time favorite top coat ('cuz I'm a nail freak) 
I also gave her a gift card to In-n-Out Burger. I was thinking that there were no In-N-Outs in
Texas.... turns out, I was wrong.... Oh well! It happens.  :)
It's still the best darn cheese burger and chocolate shakes in fast food. 



I'll be sharing at these parties:
Cindy for Amaze Me Monday
Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday
Kathryn for Make it Pretty Monday
Abby for Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Angel for Wake up Wednesday
Marci for Tuesdays With A Twist
Brenda for Tweak It Tuesday
Kathy for A Return To Loveliness
Sherry for Home Sweet Home
Cindy for Show and Tell
Courtney for Feather Your Nest
Jann for Share Your Cup 

Sunday, September 28, 2014


Hey there!



Just popping in to remind you that this Friday is Fresh-Cut Friday.



I'll have the linky up Thursday night.


I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday afternoon! 





Saturday, September 27, 2014

Today I will be Happy!







Happiness is always a choice. 
YOU decide!

It's Saturday! I choose to be Ecstatic! 
I hope you have a fabulous weekend planned.


Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Monday's Manicure



Brought to you by 
Fresh Pack from Butter


This was another color from my Ulta Butter Haul a month or so ago.
It is pretty expensive, but worth it on sale. 
This was a lovely neutral that went on great and lasted for 9 days without chipping. 
2 coats with a clear top coat. 



Sunday, September 21, 2014

Sweet Stops Craft Class



Friday at lunch I got to go to my friend's
Sweet Stops Boutique held at the Moon Valley Country Club. 


Most all of the items are hand painted.



Just thought that I would share a little of the good stuff.



Lots and lots of eye candy!


Gifts and Christmas shopping 'aplenty.





And, of course, some Halloween fun.







Darling rolling pins!


Did you say you want some crazy reading glasses?











I think that a lot of this has probably sold, but
if you are interested in anything, you should 
check out the SweetStops Etsy Shop


After the boutique there is always a fabulous craft class with a meal.
All the supplies are always included
This was one of the biggest classes yet! 
Over 60 ladies for The Rustic Pumpkin class this quarter. 


There will be another class before Christmas.

If you want to know more about the next class 
go to the SweetStops facebook page and like it. 

You'll get all the fun updates.


I'll be joining:
Cindy for Amaze Me Monday
Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday
Kathryn for Make it Pretty Monday
Abby for Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Angel for Wake up Wednesday
Marci for Tuesdays With A Twist
Brenda for Tweak It Tuesday
Kathy for A Return To Loveliness
Sherry for Home Sweet Home
Cindy for Show and Tell
Courtney for Feather Your Nest
Jann for Share Your Cup 


Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Monday's Manicure







Essie - The Girls are Out
Love this color! Can you see the silver sheen to it? 
Soooo shiny in the sun light.
Even though this was part of the summer color collection, I will wear this all year.
The formula is also really nice. Just 2 coats with a clear top coat.
Love it!

Sunday, September 14, 2014

A Bridal Shower With a Retro Desperate Housewives Theme


I'm so excited to show you pictures from our daughter's 
bridal shower. This is one of those moments in time where
everything was just perfect, but as you remember the evening
just gets better and better.


It was held at my friend Debi's home. 
She has a gorgeous home and is incredibly gifted with 
so many talents. Decorating, painting and hospitality to name a few.
Her big gift is party planning and yes... she is for hire. :) 

Here is a link to her Etsy Shop
If you like MacKenzie Childs.... do NOT go there. 
That is all I'm going to say about that. :)

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The party had a fun Retro Desperate Housewives feel to it. 


Each guest got to take home a darling handmade apron. 



And a Betty Crocker cheese grater too! 


I mean seriously... it just doesn't get any sweeter than this.


We even had a cooking show and the set later served as a 
photo booth. 
Look at that darling turquoise kitchen
SOOOO cute!










50's themed appetizers... including cheese whiz on crackers!


This was the gift table (pre gifts) .... so much fun! 
Thank you Debi!

I'll be joining: