A Sneaky Peeky!!

*Next week...that's when y'all can see the whole, finished product!!

On my list for 2009

In random order...apparently...
Sell all the things I have been collecting for Ebay, like this Pottery Barn duvet cover with shams.

Make more family memories. With Fisher of course. And maybe pound the pavement?? Whew...

Spend more time in The Word. The B-I-B-L-E, yes that's the book for me!!

Open my Etsy shoppe to pedal my wares.

Get around to starting and finishing a project. I have been marinating on this idea above for about a year and a half. What is the deal?!?!

Spend more time with the squirrels. Hee, hee!! We have so many in our backyard and we love to watch them scamper about looking for food and jumping from tree to tree.

Oh, and I would also like to learn to embroider and knit or crochet. And paper craft more and painting.

That's my list...What's on your's??

Boo Hoo...

Read this...then join me in crying...Thankfully, there are lots of decorating blogs. {sniff, sniff}

From Christmas tree to Valentine's feather tree

Okay, so I really wanted a feather tree for Valentine's after being inspired by this one. I looked high and low for one. I told Jen about the idea and emailed her the link. She found a pink tree at Big Lots. I didn't really want to do that since it wasn't what I wanted. Sometimes though, all it takes is a little creativity to get what you want. I did end up going to Big Lots and finding this beauty for only $2.50. I decided since I could not find what I wanted without spending lots of money, I would make this little tree into what I want.

This is my new feather tree!! All I did was remove the lights, got my heavy duty wire cutters and just cut away the branches that were in the way. Now I have a much sparser tree that I love and on a budget!! Now, I just need to make some ornies and she'll be ready!! I also plan to paint the pot that its in. What do y'all think??

Movie Interiors

Okay, so I should be in bed, getting rested up so I can be a good mama for my sweet wee ones tomorrow. But, I had a Dr. Pepper and I seriously don't think sleep is gonna happen for a while. Instead, I have decided to shoot for a fun post. Do you ever just watch movies for the home decor?? I don't necessarily watch them for the decor, but I do notice and appreciate good design. Sooo, here is a small list of my favorite cinematic decor. I would love to hear your's...

1. Anne of Green Gables***Loved her bedroom and wanted it for my own.
2. You've Got Mail
3. Little Women
4. Nanny McPhee***I loved the children's attic bedroom. Though I can't say for certain why in that big home they all shared a room.
5. Something's Gotta Give
6. Charlotte's Web(2006)***Loved that kitchen.
7. Prancer
8. Gilmore Girls***I know its not a movie, but still the same, I loved all the interiors.
9. Hope Floats
Here's my list, what's your's??

One more Christmas post and I'm finished!!

I meant to post this earlier, as in before January, but whatever. Here it goes. Of course, I cannot move my pictures around and they are so flipped. I signed up for the Pink Christmas swap way back in July. I saw it on Lori's blog and had to sign up. This swap was a little different because the same two people are not partners and it is a secret. Anyway, to my surprise, Lori had me!! I was so excited to see her name on the box on my porch!! And she told me to go ahead and open my box(we were supposed to wait until Christmas). Oh my goodness!! Lori spoiled the mess out of me!! Okay, pretend the above picture is at the bottom. That photo is from the second box of goodies Lori sent. Yes, I said second.

A super cute squirrel ornament was in the first box. It didn't take well, but maybe you can click on the picture and see it better.

I love this cookie jar so much!! I saw it in some store(not sure where) and exercised self-control in not getting it, so imagine my surprise to find it in my box of goodness!! Some super yum truffles...bliss!!

Lori made me this awesome bracelet. It has cream, chocolates, and mother of pearl buttons. Love it and have gotten so many compliments on it!!

The Susan Branch calendar I absolutely love!! Each month has the cutest illustrations and quotes. February, Lilly's birth month, is perfect for her..."One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats." Iris Murdock. Lilly is always asking for a little treat-treat. That girl lives for treats. Lori also sent some Bob Books for the kids. They are cute little books that the kids can read themselves. Not entirely, of course, but Jackson loves to try to read them to me. He is so proud when he does.

The second box contained the book Lilly is holding in the first photo, a squirrel stamp that I somehow neglected to take a picture of, but is super cute, and a beautiful bracelet that Lori made for my Mother-In-Law for Christmas. You can probably go to Lori's shop to see a similar bracelet and I know she would be more than happy to make a custom piece just for you. Valentine's Day is coming up soon, you know...

Thank you so much, Lori!! You are a great friend!!

*On a side note, Lilly just came up and saw her picture. "Who is that? Oh me, holding a book and wearing Jackson's clothes, ugh..." So dramatic and so funny!!

Va Va Voom, I'm an Ingrid!!

Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz...

You Are an Ingrid!

You are an Ingrid -- "I am unique"

Ingrids have sensitive feelings and are warm and perceptive.

How to Get Along with Me

• * Give me plenty of compliments. They mean a lot to me.


• * Be a supportive friend or partner. Help me to learn to love and value myself.


• * Respect me for my special gifts of intuition and vision.


• * Though I don't always want to be cheered up when I'm feeling melancholy, I sometimes like to have someone lighten me up a little.


• * Don't tell me I'm too sensitive or that I'm overreacting!

What I Like About Being an Ingrid

• * my ability to find meaning in life and to experience feeling at a deep level


• * my ability to establish warm connections with people


• * admiring what is noble, truthful, and beautiful in life


• * my creativity, intuition, and sense of humor


• * being unique and being seen as unique by others


• * having aesthetic sensibilities


• * being able to easily pick up the feelings of people around me

What's Hard About Being an Ingrid

• * experiencing dark moods of emptiness and despair


• * feelings of self-hatred and shame; believing I don't deserve to be loved


• * feeling guilty when I disappoint people


• * feeling hurt or attacked when someone misundertands me


• * expecting too much from myself and life


• * fearing being abandoned


• * obsessing over resentments


• * longing for what I don't have

Ingrids as Children Often

• * have active imaginations: play creatively alone or organize playmates in original games


• * are very sensitive


• * feel that they don't fit in


• * believe they are missing something that other people have


• * attach themselves to idealized teachers, heroes, artists, etc.


• * become antiauthoritarian or rebellious when criticized or not understood


• * feel lonely or abandoned (perhaps as a result of a death or their parents' divorce)

Ingrids as Parents

• * help their children become who they really are


• * support their children's creativity and originality


• * are good at helping their children get in touch with their feelings


• * are sometimes overly critical or overly protective


• * are usually very good with children if not too self-absorbed

Take Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz at HelloQuizzy

Wow, this is pretty accurate!! Almost kind of scary...let me know if you try it!! Oh, Happy New Year!!