Sew Simple

This morning was rainy, the breeze was nice coming in the window, my coffee was enjoyable, J was working so I was sewing.  This is what became of my rainy day motivation.  Next on the list: curtains, sunglasses case & mini bags.  I spent the afternoon napping, nothing beats a good nap.   

 

Progress Edition: Garden

 

What's growing around your yard?

Rainy Days & Thursdays...

This Rainy day made me think about this sunny day:

Sweet little yellow roses!

Today's Top Ten:

10. The dishes being done
9. My early morning coffee
8. Phone conversations with both my mom & dad
7. Dairy Queen with my nieces & sister in-law
6. Zumba
5. The excitement I have waiting for J to get home from work
4. The nap I took this afternoon
3. The sweet chirp of the birdies ALL day long :)
2. My new hair cut (who doesn't love being pampered?)
1. The onions coming up in our garden

What more could a girl want?

 

Finally.....

Graduation Day

 

May 5, 2012 I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene.

Here I am with my Love, Happy Happy Happy.

Hopefully with a little more time to do a little more of what I want I will have many things to blog about.  Keep coming back.  :)

A little girl turns ONE...

And what is an Auntie to do?

Make her a cupcake shirt for her cupcake themed party!

And a spring outfit for fun because she is so darn sweet and scrumptious!

Feeling a little Crafty...

Saturday A.M.'s project: Reversible table decor. Side 1

Side 2.

Sunday A.M.'s project: Coffee table decor. Side 1

Side 2 will have to wait until the holiday's...I have another super-de-duper cute project in the works ahhhh can't stop looking at it. :)

NOTE: The zinnias are from my garden...oh how I love them!

Oh how I Love love LOVE him...

Have you EVER in your life seen anything cuter? I know me either!

We went to "Prom" (it was a PTO fundraiser) last weekend. Jason wanted to wear his "outfit" (I think the word outfit is funny) from the thrift store, however, I didn't have anything to match. And you know when you go to prom you HAVE to match...well in my mind you do. Sew, I sewed a dress...and made coordinating flowers one for his suit coat and one for my hair. Jason ended up winning Best Dressed for the males and got his picture on the front page of MY hometown newspaper...it was the CUTEST thing ever! Don't you agree he is just plain "cute".

Yooooo Hooooo...

Anyone posting on this blog anymore????

Today is a GOOD day, do you ever think life is just great, I do!

Why I am happy:

-My house is clean, therefore I don't have much to do....lots of free time!

-I have a new Earth Day Tee and it is sooo cute!

-I have 2 NIECES that are the sweetest things in the world!

-My husband makes me laugh so hard sometimes I have to tell him to stop b/c my tummy hurts

-Jas thought he should eat fruity pebbles in bed the other night and spilt them.....but I didn't get upset I just washed the sheets in the A.M. (You only live once right, and why be cranky)

-My new kitchen curtains are sooo fun to look at!

-My mom is the best to spend time with!

-I got accepted into the Dental Hygiene program and start in August! (these are the flowers my parents sent me.)

-We had good friends spend the weekend with us!

-We went out to eat with other good friends last weekend.

-My niece didn't want me to leave the other day and she kept saying "no play, no play, no play"

-Ahhhh that little 2 year old can really melt my heart!

-and the list could go on and on and on but then it might be like that song...you know the one that goes on and on my friends....

What are you happy about???

Stop back soon to see pictures of my new curtains! :)

Due to Ruffles and Stuff....

I didn't get anything accomplished Tuesday because I just had to make one of these cuteasabutton scarves... Before going to work, oh well the laundry and cleaning can wait.... :)

Happy Day!

This is my Grandpa Ralph, he just moved into assisted living in a near by town. His place is connected to the nursing home I worked at for 3 years, it is like home to me. Sunday was his first day at his new place. I baked a tart, a Martha recipe, and brought it down to him and insisted we go and share it with all the others enjoying coffee in the dinning room. It was a hit, they at it all. And I think Grandpa got to know some nice people! I used the cake stand that Grandpa gave me for Christmas this year, it was my Grandma Verneta's. Oh how I love it! Doesn't Grandpa just make you happy? He does me! And WOW do we have TONS of memories!

Love you Gramps!

Spice-up...

the living room...

New pillow and coaster made with some fun-spring-y-bright-fun-happy fabric!

A prefect resting spot for my lemon-ice-water.

How do you spice things up?

Thursday the 28ths-28 Random Thoughts

1. Wednesday was my nieces (goddaughter) baptism day.
2.Monday there was a lot of wind and light snow, therefore, uneasy travel and a short work day.
3. Good thing you never get to old to make Valentine's!
4.I sewed new coasters this A.M. (see picture below)


5.I love my new red coffee table.
6.The best part of cooking with Jas is when he dances with me...
7.Jason has worked 28 days in a row...my body aches for his.
8.I made really good -turkeypepperjackcheesebacon- melts last night.
9.I turned in my Dental Hygiene application this week, we can only pray I get in.
10.This is what it looks like outside (see picture below)

11.I really like that hat I am wearing.
12.My new found love is Ironing.
13.I am reading a book about "simplifying" my life.
14.I vacuumed off my lamp shades this A.M.
15.I also cleaned out the refrigerator....
16.I put laundry away while it was still hot from the dryer...that never happens but perhaps a new goal???
17.I am planning on making a bunch of new curtains for our house...you know a "face lift"
18.I love the sound of fabric being cut at the store.
19.I need to empty the dishwasher.
20.My mom sent home brownies for Jason...
21.And I ate 1/2 of one...yup he noticed...
22.Jason makes me laugh really hard, I love it.
23.Aren't bubble bath's great?
24.Can't forget the house payment...
25.Is making scalloped potatoes and ham for supper.
26.After we pray when we are eating I ask Jas to tell me one thing he is thankful for.
27.Today it was pretty cold and my slippers feel good!
28.Life is good...yeah life is real good.

:: what do you do with::

:: a boring navy blue cardigan ::

:: left over flowerykellygreen material ::

:: a morning with nothing to do ::

:: you re-purpose something ::

:: and wear it to work that afternoon ::

:: smiling all the way to the bank ::

:: because you are so excited you have to show someone ::

:: and why not the bank ladies since you are going there anyway ::

Did you do anything fun this A.M.?

SEASON'S...

keep changing...and which ever season it is I think it is my favorite...until the next season comes around then that is my favorite...

Apple Trees: Winter

Apple Trees: Spring
Which season is your favorite?

Snow Day-Sew Day

It all started when Jason was gone on an ice fishing trip and I stayed at my mom and dad's. Mom and I went shopping with my aunt and cousins and I treated myself to this "Sew Darn Cute" book at Barnes and Noble. I am pretty sure everyone should own this book! I think I have looked at it 30+ times! So the idea was planted and this is the start of my:

MAGAZINE BAG

Here is the bag close to being done.
Creating the embellishments while watching my recordings of Martha Stewart.
Note my new red coffee table my boss gifted me for Christmas. Yeah I now have a matching set the tall-behind-the-couch-table and the coffee table! Yahhhooooo

Finished Product:

Hanging on my new-to-me laundry basket, I think it is so cute I just like to leave my laundry in it to look at...Yeah you guessed it, it doesn't take much to excite me! :)

Do you sew?

Oh what a BEAUTIFUL life...

Due to the Husband being gone five days on an ice fishing trip I:
-Stayed at my mom and dad's and was treated like royalty
-Got to see this sweet little girl a WHOLE bunch!
-Chased this little sweet heart around, due to her request!
-Went to the Blind Side, Highly recommended
-Went shopping with mom
-Finished up inventory for my brothers business
-Bought some vintage fabric and a new book with TONS of fun things to sew
-Had mom's popcorn, why can't I make it like she can?
-Mom also made her famous pancakes, oh how I love them!
-I sure missed Jas but at least I had a lot of entertainment to keep me busy!
Does your husband go Ice Fishing?

Oh What a B-E-A-utiful weekend...

Did I ever mention how much I love this man?
There are so many things to be thankful for and he is DEFINITELY on the top of the list!
I LOVE his:
humor, smile, clean shave face, hugs, laugh, sensitive side, ring finger with his wedding ring on, wood pile he is making, chainsaw in his hands, our inside jokes, ability to get WOUND up from coffee, how he lets me taste his coffee every A.M. before he leaves for work, when he puts a towel on the seat in his car so I don't get full of dog hair, chili he makes, crust for homemade pizza, oh I just love love love him!

I am thankful for this weekend and I have so much to be thankful for! Life is good!

What are you thankful for?

It's begining to look a lot like...

...Christmas Gifts

Old outdated pillow/time on your hands.

Fleece from the tumble barrel.



A little imagination. And a sweet gift for my dad! (I already gave it to him)......