tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55762711932069036722024-02-23T01:45:35.553-05:00Paisley D Photography & DesignsAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-6117756192017582902010-10-21T09:25:00.008-04:002010-10-21T10:33:54.431-04:00Fall Decor<div align="center"><div><div><div><br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji43mHvYWcqihyphenhyphen3MDp3r7dfpAub9Oo_SXTcPR8W5B4m0giBbO7l35_ici1HnmxuSVekLcR-xE6eLvxA6jXg2Ys3x3L9RzoCFRJF4AjSlVhLzbaDlBMYkAsUhkj4u8rjeADSwp350SQdNrx/s1600/001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530491688554963394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji43mHvYWcqihyphenhyphen3MDp3r7dfpAub9Oo_SXTcPR8W5B4m0giBbO7l35_ici1HnmxuSVekLcR-xE6eLvxA6jXg2Ys3x3L9RzoCFRJF4AjSlVhLzbaDlBMYkAsUhkj4u8rjeADSwp350SQdNrx/s400/001.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ok</span>, so I have been very slack with the blog posts lately.......things have been crazy busy around this household!! But today I wanted to show you some of my fall decor around the house!! I usually start putting up the fall decorations on the first day of fall (remember I said usually) and then I just add a few things for Halloween. That way it's easy to remove them and continue with the same fall decor through Thanksgiving;)</span> </div><div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530492724253517922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5InNFa2jI_UKKMjHNeDOALKl6eKMENSJRSohFHqnaduXTkSWLDO9cBOMgQvNh3e9JLkIUcga7U92tDsYmFyZahsOSnKOYO-Agx3tBzCafl1I1Pwr6p9LTqIVVycX-Lqn7lT1DkIrNS0sV/s320/014.JPG" border="0" /></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><br /></div><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Pumpkins in the kitchen! You can purchase a pack of these for around a dollar at Micheal's!</span></p><p align="center"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530494344412499954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZeQjul2I5txIrhApSexVOc9OMOm4LdHEm4_0IogUa7cd-eVJ4Set_eYlWN13jCaCU8a4PY7eMgkJLEarIgp-tsZ52qybEn39j_A2Ll7yGCQMbjl0OHskTzKlhUu1-uBeENMgTC3lC_H51/s320/004.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Table decor: Ceramic pumpkins from the Dollar Store, Burlap I had left over: just cut a strip to make a great fall table runner.</span> </p><p align="center"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530495415201846722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0cTzFuHj_oE1ucEI8RhIHSEkFEPIbXGAGxQa8uAtewKp7_JDg44KZzTl8V0yQMPkvjSADrAIl_5F5MkTv0zHR7mpRmyhMvdqOTEUzCic9Uer8cYqrxWO11Tou860xlDQQQaO3pK1NYLm/s320/003.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Great hurricane from Willow House.....just add a bag of split peas & a pumpkin spice candle and you're done!!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530495418477251538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhupvA7izE1S6XO6iGiWqJHEFQUAoj_2YESbGdyvhCa_SVmwEaU6BIkTDXu-u0-eR1Rg18PVJuYzWTkfxY58QRFBkaAx5WzgdVmobxV468PRBNZGAQtJdFTmlvf8AOGBpSr5UVMP7P4dNbb/s320/002.JPG" border="0" /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Don't leave out the guest bathroom!! I just added a few of my left over pumpkins from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Micheals</span>, along with a few orange soaps:)</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530494331346446402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIWbjq6MMMUvkPrfCL33KhWIubmPSLGm6jOkcbtT0gUTQtFtB8tVUM_uv3mSQ9ivN4HEdVlcWnp931CyTYtcN_BHIh-TjN7vEcWvJSCeMgqqmHerpH9GfcUL9xpxr_8IrkgdXGV_tgfXOo/s320/010.JPG" border="0" /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">On the couch.....a throw pillow from Pier One in warm fall colors!!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530494338231421346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9OSA5nE89hBKIard12SIR5y13n7KSUyCB9bghth9_YGN9wVHfdeFB6MEmtZXY3orjKPDCqRz37_HJ3FRMrjzQAdHVKgbC0MuR6sxNyR3RlwfQGKpflHFygVQWwtSqNB-uiTqZpxA0jQfN/s320/006.JPG" border="0" /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Dollar Store Fall Leaf Wreath......Start out with a grapevine wreath, hot glue on Fall Leaves (I used 4 packs) & hang with ribbon!! Total cost: $5</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530494332865603090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3YD4BJPuxfUmd8hFdzQhewA4KR_aAH4jFsJVIr2Y7FT2utl_QUX6DYQ0v6_GVXhDYp4w7WfmCppC2xnA5geJL9wMxYsYTtq3nQB4l-c55xTsljbDRvvnZTrcdsZsXa4r3Rv42qqg0j9WF/s320/008.JPG" border="0" /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">And last but not least my favorite.......my front door!! The door bucket is from Willow House, I use the red & yellow flower arrangement in it from June until November!! I just add different things to it depending on the time of year (flags for the 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> of July & leaves and pumpkins for the fall....you get the idea) I only take the door bucket down 3 times during that time frame. For my DH's birthday (& put up my<a href="http://paisleyphotographyshots.blogspot.com/2010/08/birthday-balloon-wreath.html"><span style="color:#339999;"> Birthday Balloon Wreath</span></a>), Halloween (& put up a Halloween sign) and for Christmas (& put up a Christmas wreath)!! Then just add some mums and pumpkins (these are fake ones that light up and have the Jack-o-lantern faces on them) I simply turn them around and plug them up for Halloween and turn them back around for Thanksgiving!!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>I HEART FALL</strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">XOXO</span>,</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></p>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-76250026859792309302010-10-04T11:56:00.006-04:002010-10-04T12:21:41.802-04:00Free Subway Art<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaARKTrhIQoi7KczxWzbg7L00Tk-iGZgGdvKBr04kT9aXqItyeaN3f5AU7K1ik4ZZUa6O-T0yY7rnZpHZf8RQ50hlMyPkVmSR1J9ts2K9Ix86dVeVrikr39R6l4lmUMTsBBhykdOPrJde1/s1600/001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524221100265631090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaARKTrhIQoi7KczxWzbg7L00Tk-iGZgGdvKBr04kT9aXqItyeaN3f5AU7K1ik4ZZUa6O-T0yY7rnZpHZf8RQ50hlMyPkVmSR1J9ts2K9Ix86dVeVrikr39R6l4lmUMTsBBhykdOPrJde1/s400/001.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Wants to thank</span> <a href="http://endlesscrafting.blogspot.com/2010/09/subway-art-free-printable.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#339999;">Endless Crafting </span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">for doing all of the awesome work & making a </span><a href="http://endlesscrafting.blogspot.com/2010/09/subway-art-free-printable.html"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#339999;">subway art template</span> </span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">that you can download for FREE! I printed one out and used a frame and mat that I already had........a<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">nd</span> I LOVE IT!!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Now I'm on a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">misson</span> trying to find a home for this great piece of art!! For now it's above my cabinets in the kitchen.....</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524222526953211586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-259qq8058cRkG7dPMZ7KBgU1a_1CGhPsSSXfFYvKcNeIjVl0fCPMf8iwIXmf5bUTRTU7BQXxOYxjCmEE90wwnArfdMGaiI_tpyTnJgW9hrvA-cR3li9GRxvXF1vT9OkgdhpT-sRXEbzO/s320/003.JPG" border="0" /></div></div><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">But only time will tell where this little jewel will end up;)</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Project Cost- $0</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">XOXO</span>,</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></p>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-2167833141515404302010-09-27T17:41:00.008-04:002010-09-28T10:15:24.235-04:00Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0G0XqlLUDkFsCf-J6bgK3217dbrpWNKOKV-nxoQReRuy0a3zP5-lyBLGfdzw8_oYEbuuqO4s0YSyVz346F02TDptTnma8bmxXVBnaGW1nMlVnI9KbBqNi0klmYYbUlBUobVI2QN9Dxltp/s1600/029.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521732389725861058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0G0XqlLUDkFsCf-J6bgK3217dbrpWNKOKV-nxoQReRuy0a3zP5-lyBLGfdzw8_oYEbuuqO4s0YSyVz346F02TDptTnma8bmxXVBnaGW1nMlVnI9KbBqNi0klmYYbUlBUobVI2QN9Dxltp/s320/029.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div align="center"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/yummypaisley/pumpkin-spice-chocolate-chip-muffins?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1"><span style="color:#339999;">(printable version)</span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /> </div></span><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 & 2/3 cup flour</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 cup sugar</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 tablespoon pumpkin spice</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 teaspoon of baking soda</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 teaspoon of baking powder</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">2 large eggs</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 cup of plain canned pumpkin</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1/2 cup melted butter</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 cup milk chocolate chips</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">optional-cream cheese frosting</span></div></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Mix </strong>all ingredients together in a large bowl.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Spoon </strong>into a lined muffin pan.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Bake</strong> at 350 for 28-30 minutes.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Enjoy,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Happy Fall Y'all!!</span><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521733194837810530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvFvaGi03trZGNPS3Ni3i3UK1f5sGRCU6Md74BpkXtEhysvlQKkKZ5MyrFmfRDCSK66pLPEAa_vv2qgQul5PtU9v2nWV8HUsCsDxWqFjKKHd0sm25bt9qvHF1AFvLakPfq9InB-iY5eBO8/s320/030.JPG" border="0" /> </div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-33154786357166637252010-09-22T09:27:00.006-04:002010-10-04T12:22:13.138-04:00Quick & Easy Chicken and Dumplings<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Today is officially the first day of FALL:) </span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">So I wanted to share one of my all time favorite comfort food meals to make.....to kick off the Fall Season!! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">YUMMMMM</span></span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519734750752061906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCn03Ko_1KYATVeADfnsmuXkberblqWdM146O49iJvMotZGiW7Eqk3XUSmxgRDgpKAnREukidizD2pe6zpL9-IUefFlKy_6Ioj5na2ajUPbzBOGUxQAZUgxCC2WC3fImj9MVEmRn8UzTF9/s320/002.JPG" border="0" /></span> <p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Quick & Easy Chicken and Dumplings</span></strong></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/yummypaisley/quick-easy-chicken-and-dumplings?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1"><span style="color:#339999;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>(</strong>printable version)</span></span></a></p><p align="center"><strong><br /></strong></p></span><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">what you need:</span></strong></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">4 cups of water</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">3 cups cooked chicken </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">*I use a rotisserie chicken from the deli, a whole chicken makes about 3 cups</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">2 cans of cream of chicken</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 teaspoon of pepper (of course I use more;)</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1/2 teaspoon of salt</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 (6 oz) can of refrigerated buttermilk biscuits </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">*you can use more if you want more dumplings.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bring water, chicken, cream of chicken & bouillon granules to a boil in a Dutch Oven over med-high heat, stirring often.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Separate biscuits in half, forming 2 rounds; cut each round in half. Drop biscuit pieces, 1 at a time, into boiling mixture; stir gently. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Cover, reduce heat to low, & simmer. Stirring occasionally for 15 to 20 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">mins</span> until dumplings are cooked.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">*After my dumplings are cooked, I remove my pot from the heat & let it sit for a few <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">mins</span> to thicken!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">{recipe courtesy of Southern Living}<br /></span><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Enjoy,</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></p>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-79397724883437621472010-09-13T08:50:00.008-04:002010-09-13T10:53:54.125-04:00Baby Washcloth Lollipops<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSN5rt9tnCWhY-Jrkv2jbM75OK4OFMNj5elK463yblB90g9HQxFnNLRgfajWLP3eeNPwXtOOdGM4uF34YGt2lx-65fFRhZ9Az2I_x-ciQ_Gm-UwEGeqeendVX-y0EwjINrapnWSUURM5zm/s1600/009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516381918284952930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 222px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSN5rt9tnCWhY-Jrkv2jbM75OK4OFMNj5elK463yblB90g9HQxFnNLRgfajWLP3eeNPwXtOOdGM4uF34YGt2lx-65fFRhZ9Az2I_x-ciQ_Gm-UwEGeqeendVX-y0EwjINrapnWSUURM5zm/s320/009.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;">A friend of mine recently had a baby shower so I decided to put together a baby basket!! P.S. I LURVE making BASKETS!! One of the gifts was a pack of washcloths......But you know me I couldn't just throw the pack of washcloths in the basket...Oh No...I decided for SURE they had a calling to be made into lollipops instead!! </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">These are super easy and a cute way to dress up a basket or use as shower decorations!!</span><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516382370898503570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSPXwO4Ns9wpNJbqb0SlMaQrg4k_x68-v-h0V6aO-vUfzhyFfPWi6tqobRAz5gNDX6wdmHrpWozIP52XOjPuiKxl2yEvZM5eyXNniScs71D54JDT2BxgPO15iY0_D-mYPvm_6fn8xMqBYr/s320/003.JPG" border="0" /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">All you need:</span></strong> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">washcloths, any kind of craft stick, cellophane, tape & ribbon!</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516388001020970386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX3AZlrdwX3oo2pwcudPLNefbX-MsKpBWXQlMGPOGEV9l6FnDxWTKJVk9SxMr-YU85IbOq9Xx1lqpwMlG7WkoKmQndCO3GceAN9tRU2yKQVBhOXECQwlFNdNMIeWWPkPXKnMmSJNkxx6dw/s320/006.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-size:130%;">Fold the washcloth in half & then into thirds</span><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516388006777032738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNmTB5uIZ2zGZg3AhtazordJ85Xpw5RULfWapsgkdA-l67d4Es3d_J86SQo9ztdX6fMIfE5os-vhePW_MbASeTUHOqx5lqx6A3MTajYHxH3HXH5DlCxRBGuHw0M1oprpx16y9QY_VDj47/s320/007.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Start at one end and roll it up really tight and secure it with tape</span><br /><br /></p><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516388018297403810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKiZofYsfmRuAbip9oxZaEg7RyGcWnWm6c4q9UyPcYbbiJRhVihsE1cMvPApDoFYAVUwUAu1jzYC2FihOh7qTcI2x0Wosz1vJcGcTKnKkegiMEc0qsCUgXbrfFBIhZkzoqeDaHVvCW0FEZ/s320/008.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-size:130%;">Next I folded and rolled a second washcloth around the first! Now add your stick to the back & secure it with tape. Put some cellophane over it and tie a ribbon around it and your done!!</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">*I decided to use the pre made lollipop bags from Micheals for time reasons & a PLUS is they already come with ribbon.....but if you already have a roll of basket cellophane</span> <span style="font-size:130%;">you could definitely just use that and cut out your own squares!</span><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516399173992242450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHWMXAPm_lunGlN4a7dhOIpsZjBi0MOBQa6LRst5suKeTlx_vghgNFeKStyhwWwZvrVSKROhQoPnWTxglmbcVaQjCZ2WrXUqzxMetsgZx95gZtlorLkCEym_ZLAzBzXKf-e59JWdSaUiLS/s320/011.JPG" border="0" /><br /></div><div align="center"><p><span style="font-size:130%;">Cute little sweet treats that are sure to make anyone happy:)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:180%;">XOXO,</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></p></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-28366272055001051762010-09-09T09:28:00.007-04:002010-09-09T10:19:01.231-04:00Labor Day Labor.....Turned Shabby Chic<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnydUXFr-v88oLeTE0jycgdqa_ifyAV_QxmYNvFUC-Hse9_R4clOS8CYh4gS2XpLuxCAhGlJwb3zmeRoK5gIrTq7IiTtOFam1Y1PiJq63JBL2dJGu1LfLJJMbs_XQWDl5Wbw6dvU1zBiZT/s1600/019.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514917050068913250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 237px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnydUXFr-v88oLeTE0jycgdqa_ifyAV_QxmYNvFUC-Hse9_R4clOS8CYh4gS2XpLuxCAhGlJwb3zmeRoK5gIrTq7IiTtOFam1Y1PiJq63JBL2dJGu1LfLJJMbs_XQWDl5Wbw6dvU1zBiZT/s320/019.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;">I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend!! We enjoyed our relaxing 4 day maybe a little to much......so on Labor Day I thought it would only be fair to do some manual LABOR!! </span><div><div><div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Recently I had purchased a dresser from Goodwill for $25 (sorry no before picture...my camera was DEAD and I just couldn't wait) It was a mess with dents, scratches & stickers all over it!! But the bones of it were in GREAT shape so I bought it & it sat in my garage.....until I decided it was time to give it a go on Labor Day!!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I started out by cleaning it and taking the hardware & stickers off! Then I spray painted it with a white primer.....Really?? who has time to sand!!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Paint it CUTE and let it dry if you can be patient....which I totally can not!!</span><br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514909607392809346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzBolrS3BKf-dgm_vbI4iZKKpI0owbGPJx8E57xGMXYwaYwOyu0_17hXDOmgt19Ov0Fwts_Hp4vZM5LchBcSeO4poV1hOEZCOa0NXsHMfOKHAaBHtbhCAQXKbw-YKq35nC0E0bBNnVY8vw/s320/016.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-size:130%;">Next all the hardware needed to be replaced......I got the pulls for ONLY .94 cents....YES you read that correctly..... .94 cents a piece at Lowes!! SCORE:)</span></div></div></div></div><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here's the catch they were BRASS!! And I don't do brass....so I spray painted them with gray primer and then spray painted them black (stuff I already had around the house)</span><br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514909617549039954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgusM_oX4hXepSoZDPx1GeXLBgKCUd3GhV68O-cR0wgS5cQ2REvnZxLizeHmz9_v3wtqQou_o0UgqG28fgMTqTrzof72Fu4e-KblMuxjhgClGFcsfsfXlBV2iHNSupsGQlgBdDIp8Wkf8m3/s320/014.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Then I distressed it......I am absolutely in LURVE with the Shabby Chic look right now!!! And it's so easy to do!! You can use sand paper, but your finger nail works just as good....maybe even better!! </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Now all I have to do is find a home for it & move on to my next furniture victim!!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">XOXO,</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></p><br /></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-54495844531512238002010-09-07T11:07:00.006-04:002010-09-28T10:46:59.873-04:00Our Favorite Dip for Football Season<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Football Season has officially started......WOOHOO!! That means it's time for some of my favorite things!! Cooler weather, fall leaves, pumpkin spice candles, blue jeans & of course our Favorite dip to eat while watching the games!!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514189816305831666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 234px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7v14V3yDwuGZUkMeDGMv1KHJ0LHtrDuNhDoyTvm6S3rI4Io4x275Eh3XE2-9ph4qs8S1bLQUPijBah5F8vtP6LVNBtRrc0aBdJibginWeCDmFBbWQNMJG2XXlUwInkNH5Mk9Ev61oQScV/s320/010.JPG" border="0" /></span></div><p align="center"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/yummypaisley/spicy-cheese-dip?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1"><span style="color:#339999;">(printable version)</span></a></p><p align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>Spicy Cheese Dip</strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 tube of HOT Jimmy Dean Sausage</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 big block of Velveeta Cheese</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">2 cans of Rotel Tomatoes (original)</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">First cook the sausage and drain the grease. While the sausage is cooking cut the Velveeta in to small thin pieces (it will melt faster)</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Add 2 cans of Rotel Tomatoes (juice & all)</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Next throw on the Velveeta & let it melt. Stirring occasionally</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Serve hot with tortilla chips</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">That's it......<strong>15mins</strong> to LIP SMACKING GOODNESS FOR THE GAME!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">GOOOOOO DAWGS!!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Enjoy,</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></p>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-80539369073367060182010-08-31T10:44:00.006-04:002010-08-31T11:35:35.536-04:00Turn Lemons into Lemonade<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Next time you go shopping PLEASE don't let the scratched up beyond repair.....marked WAY DOWN because no one wants them items SCARE you!!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">EVERYTHING.....I repeat EVERYTHING can be fixed or used for something else!!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">You can ALWAYS turn Lemons into Lemonade</span> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Use your imagination as to how you could fix it or use it for something else & I promise you will SAVE a HUGE amount of $$$ in the process!!</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Take my homemade chalkboard for instance.....I was on a misson to find a chalkboard for my dining room!! But there were some things that I wanted in this chalkboard.....<span style="font-size:180%;">1</span> it had to be BIG and<span style="font-size:180%;"> 2</span> it had to have a chunky slightly formal frame!! I searched and searched with no luck!! And any that I found that I liked were anywhere from $50 to $100 bucks and that was NOT about to happen!!!</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Until I found this at Kirklands:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511589893223879234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09_mjQbDjdM_nh4_PaVlM0BWatQQ4uU3T0U2JwEMVJ20BGo1vJFm-r4cMqa3Kt8SyGORO2McnxnHkJokNI7z8y5JjjzqGHL03VR47w-mGCiZLxCR3El-uknoACQxC8OQWhAkigc-BZrsN/s320/002.JPG" border="0" /></span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Scratched up beyond belief......and on sale for ONLY $10!! (originally $40)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">OH YEAH:)</span></div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511589900695582770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwDXMujj55dwm742V1ZupPTDYCObPEeK9LmkZpBdrKMw9B1h1vpgfUEBIin2EwquvyvAZt1hVDsjIsoK_f3hoEtLpEwENUZmenX4n7yOUd3FPAEE6v0cKWtuIn6Ib1llW-AElr7NWC8e9Y/s320/001.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-size:130%;">This picture is not really my style, but I had to look past that.....<span style="font-size:180%;">1 </span>it was BIG and <span style="font-size:180%;">2</span> I LOVED the frame....oh yeah and I can't forget the price!! </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">That's all you need to make Lemonade!!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I started out by......you guessed it spray painting the frame white! But it turned out a little to white & I wanted the detailed edging of the frame to stand out. So I used a glaze (acrylic paint with a little water) Painted the glaze on & wiped it off with a rag!! Once that was dry I painted right over the glass with my next favorite thing....Chalkboard Paint!! (make sure you use the paint that can be used on glass & use a couple of coats)</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">And this is what I ended up with, it's perfect for my Dining Room:</span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511592992914357602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 288px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSWgSydHSQDR-vUT3TY0eFci1yMacf63n_QLSfjWAaCGb7Ort26O5Cfko5JE-uiKmoe4dMyzRnLm_cQ1XMUTZ7-1VX5zToGREMjkglRRLKi6XRya48WkS9UAi09ZlhoBROz2FL3m5RA2qk/s320/005.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"> <span style="font-size:180%;">I'm in <strong>LOVE</strong>!!</span><br /></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">XOXO,</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></p>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-42962557062036024162010-08-19T09:45:00.008-04:002010-09-01T10:33:28.062-04:00Mason Jar Soap Dispenser<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I'm sure some of you have seen something like this floating around the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">blogosphere</span>!!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">If not...I made one yesterday & I HAD to show you how to make your own:<br /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Mason Jar Soap Dispenser </span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511584193877189634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 302px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4P32dXhEnrXm3PPFA1XjY1Q1yq5zEziuVBovLsgBGAhmJi0-y0ZDDgAPUCnLic5m2o-igmdXNh6nxFufvU-GKOTcE-d6epi-_iLvYmRhJ0bHKEmm5B21vjEntRmXmsFaKgRZZsPJ7lvSo/s320/004.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><br /></p><p align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">So my guest bathroom started off like this: </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:85%;">(The lighting is terrible in the guest bathroom and the lights for some reason make everything look pink!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">EWWWW</span> & Totally disregard the nasty mirror too.... I cleaned it after looking at these pictures)</span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">A typical BORING Dial soap dispenser!! Not quite the look I was going for....but I'm CHEAP & I REFUSE to pay $10+ on a pretty one!! But I LOATH it.....</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I really, really do!!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHprojWPgW8xyZNzXZ3SGeEmWeDWAFlNb_tLGg8E1LiXmbarT9AGyrqosILViD2yLpIqYruYfXMyIpN3nEkFst59xW6EUz5-YZjdauNeQo4-VdDMP1L-KPvlWSTb_DOsQgPYOmejStGkK/s1600/001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507120589959078482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 246px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHprojWPgW8xyZNzXZ3SGeEmWeDWAFlNb_tLGg8E1LiXmbarT9AGyrqosILViD2yLpIqYruYfXMyIpN3nEkFst59xW6EUz5-YZjdauNeQo4-VdDMP1L-KPvlWSTb_DOsQgPYOmejStGkK/s320/001.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">So I gathered up these supplies that I already had around the house:</span></div><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507125192385767874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrwd_OxsJ3VSTsXWgnTqP12Wgyb39TbbTZwwWcBz7ZRVOmPadHIaXZJN7-n8TybUbP4V3lHgHpP5aPL6otbW1PpC0xesbrsNaW3nFH-BlVNgvEeNr8wYXcQzxdm5vXTJsKchBuXvlPwpK7/s320/003.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></p><ol><li><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">mason Jar </span></div></li><li><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">wine bottle opener</span></div></li><li><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">sand paper</span></div></li><li><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">pliers</span> </div></li><li><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">soap w/ pump</span></div></li></ol><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Then I used the sandpaper to remove any writing on the lid....do this in small circles!</span><span style="font-size:85%;">(after this step you may want to seal the lid so it doesn't rust....I skipped this step because I'm <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ok</span> with a little rust....I think it gives it more character)</span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507128246022625314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFOQKBY84Kkt_r113vCYmTkiVWVUe24R44rNuGmFwICiKA9E49eh9pjzps7a78kgA-2zhOmOdSzDyhu35Fx2GvTF3fQdM9MSKPoyyF35QLAFMjjDwb7qr22EJdtxP829ZWPHJdhgPwYZW/s320/004.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Next punch a hole in the center with a wine bottle opener!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"></p></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507129227565824466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhzkWhMWHVcDZszIAMXyA0iPSMktGOZ2GX0boyNYmBqRO4c87Le40RIWptXSbzuhZWVHJONLXRp6zqYjtPfOmgAknCwKF13mS9LOStmVJrqxwefOUBDU2mCklvnIhQQ3s5GavhfNHI2gnh/s320/006.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Make the hole larger by using your pliers to pull back the lid</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">(don't make the whole to big....you want your dispenser to fit tightly in the hole so it won't move around)</span> </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507130385763770562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1Hu9th-RXcroFjO5N1Bb1zV7MEcN6U9OmcgSLXpoIlqIkjPJjvoXiVyrtU-goV6twJjN8sC57qKsWVj3c0XJdUYuCEmOwQC7cUU___r7xZ8OHuAqJzS9b8jeD73O5J1M72atKoDxZ0qY/s320/008.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"> <span style="font-size:85%;">(I used the dispenser from my Dial soap:)</span><br /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">After that all you have to do is fill your Mason Jar up with soap and screw on the lid:)</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">XOXO</span>,</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></p>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-76268367000241819902010-08-17T11:36:00.006-04:002010-08-17T12:28:48.571-04:00Tissue Paper Pomander Ball<div align="center"> <span style="font-size:130%;">Recently I was asked how to make Tissue Paper Pomander Balls......so I'll show you step by step instructions on how to make your own!! They are great party decorations.....and cheap & easy to make!!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">First get 10 pieces of tissue paper (rectangle one's work best, but I only had square one's & they were boring old white:(</span> </div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506404988471347042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhocW8QGjyMlqjxKg_RHkizfjRGr0HcBd1bjHkeWa9zyfzjAZ5kkSmePtgOW-evY1cgNYvAtWSsY_HrayiNEKUMWOOmsvEYK-NWCQcggI6qymLJ9Pl8fayQeaJTtKEYNGvKu6cgtC-r0XUL/s320/005.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Next fold it back and forth like you would if you were making a fan!</span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506406698014827762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4-lnGeV7O1QMA4NIQ2joVqJX7eF8ahSb-kgbrVF0e0O02kly6r_KOmPszGZaa78Xvb4_dlfa2PoLZMKrSYis4j8ps_r9Pi5qpd23NpDI7VRyOy-fC6J3GxXAp1SyULhHQXXCZqJ9SCYev/s320/006.JPG" border="0" /> <br /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Then secure the middle with a pipe cleaner & cut the ends in a point or round shape</span><br /></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506408030205968722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ohBczstWyqoyRPY1Y7JGdleSY9w_rrQTnvMGn94uHb7cyHiCu3WHyGCQMVIfJzKDvgb7V_gKn7tWwVOI7wHb7SAor2mwTlXCCOQx5f5OfUIzzbUQFkgoKqau8oLkFym_JYfExazZTJjC/s320/008.JPG" border="0" /><br /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">All you have to do now is fluff and hang with fishing line.....TA DA!!</span></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506410935231000258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitE-Fe8JU14TOi6ScgYkMEpTP4OEhc3T8InnPPA0iDMX44nmhf6zKlb9vjzFr4v9P-3hSgqjW1qfhSwqeVp0JSyU21jIy02PZVlxO6VZgO881iwHFJJF0zrToYBLpEGf97mTlqcdBYf_j7/s320/009.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-size:180%;">A Tissue Paper Pomander Ball!!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">XOXO</span>,</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">April<br /></p></span><div align="center"></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-10003073028823893372010-08-17T09:31:00.005-04:002010-09-28T10:55:30.724-04:00BBQ Chicken Pizza<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8TjV1Sx54FQ7VtYI9OoNw8HNnZLfmC1gvUiGrwUQ3LGmoGMhJJza9AfJpVKtPq2BN2tZ2AXcfSLsdAq1JZ98DCvhJk11v2K93Gm4U-Inm6YjM2uIPJE9ZtY7I3hlDnbekddwD-YeG6Ybx/s1600/004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506371506029204818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8TjV1Sx54FQ7VtYI9OoNw8HNnZLfmC1gvUiGrwUQ3LGmoGMhJJza9AfJpVKtPq2BN2tZ2AXcfSLsdAq1JZ98DCvhJk11v2K93Gm4U-Inm6YjM2uIPJE9ZtY7I3hlDnbekddwD-YeG6Ybx/s320/004.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#339999;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/yummypaisley/bbq-chicken-pizza?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1"><span style="color:#339999;">(printable </span><span style="color:#339999;">recipe)</span></a></span><span style="color:#339999;"><br /></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">All I can say is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">YUMMMMMM</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">This is my all time favorite pizza...EVER....if you have never had this before, you owe it to yourself to give it a try!!!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">What You'll Need </span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 refrigerated pizza crust</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Your favorite BBQ sauce (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">WallyWorld</span> brand Honey BBQ Sauce is my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">FAV</span>....SERIOUSLY)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Sliced Mozzarella</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 medium red onion, sliced </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">olive oil</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">garlic salt</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Preheat<strong> </strong>oven to 375</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Coat chicken breasts in BBQ Sauce & Bake for 25 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">mins</span> or until done.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Slice into small pieces.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Roll out pizza dough and drizzle with olive oil......then sprinkle on some garlic salt ( I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">LURVE</span> for the crust to taste like garlic bread)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Add a couple spoonfuls of BBQ Sauce to crust and spread evenly (This will replace the marinara...but don't use to much....a little will go a long way!)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Top the pizza with sliced mozzarella(I use tons), diced BBQ chicken, & sliced red onions. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bake as directed on refrigerated pizza dough package!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Enjoy,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-6089581166257664232010-08-09T10:08:00.004-04:002010-08-09T10:57:10.624-04:00Homemade Sloppy Joes<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcut7VRAFi0kMDRloBgZg9MIJrXycdtuj1DeOAxCu1qkEhTM74K1pokY61lSlZLanTYHFeODYLxzv_Xr4oRihr3qeC25I3fRjgZRW5XWghCHlRs2zuSBmFsHAneQzKKJAsbkx2RnycvcFO/s1600/002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503421467296708802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcut7VRAFi0kMDRloBgZg9MIJrXycdtuj1DeOAxCu1qkEhTM74K1pokY61lSlZLanTYHFeODYLxzv_Xr4oRihr3qeC25I3fRjgZRW5XWghCHlRs2zuSBmFsHAneQzKKJAsbkx2RnycvcFO/s320/002.JPG" border="0" /></a> <br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Trying to figure out what's for dinner??</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">These Homemade Sloppy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Joes</span> are just as quick as using canned sauce & you probably already have everything you need!!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">You'll Need:</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 lb. ground beef</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 onion, chopped</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 cup ketchup</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1/4 cup water</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">2 T. Worcestershire sauce</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1/4 t. salt</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1/4 t. pepper</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">6-8 sandwich buns</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Cook</strong> ground beef & onion in large skillet over med-high heat, until no longer pink; drain.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Stir</strong> in ketchup, water, Worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper; simmer for 20 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">mins</span>, stirring frequently.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Spoon</strong> onto buns. Serves 6-8.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">{recipe from Gooseberry Patch Family Favorite Recipes}</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Enjoy,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></span></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-44914117853919520762010-08-08T19:14:00.009-04:002010-08-08T20:01:48.095-04:00Birthday Balloon Wreath<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr-df8l9iK9gkubr0nVjo5-7-BLLkFZ7qXUX939vgMiG-KhHFBeOUps6CyU1sBNX4DzeSGMx9Ecm2fd2TRan_QtckIVfCZBNacXFnkcADZRZECY7qzPBiwZoBTAllp_GG_E5jcwUO7OrSz/s1600/014.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503184388625907330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr-df8l9iK9gkubr0nVjo5-7-BLLkFZ7qXUX939vgMiG-KhHFBeOUps6CyU1sBNX4DzeSGMx9Ecm2fd2TRan_QtckIVfCZBNacXFnkcADZRZECY7qzPBiwZoBTAllp_GG_E5jcwUO7OrSz/s320/014.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Super Cute & Easy Birthday Balloon Wreath</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnF_GNmF4SISmlXzD0ElzUDA3K3PQiixnz3KeqZo4WUfrYFQNvQUPDbEMpPRdfaSR8QUKMzQ70mcHXsPdTXpyCEKXg5faPh1kS_Rma6cEhn0aZQF8NeIzt31-sXMTzdleOHV1huWb8_M0p/s1600/006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503183255268831138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnF_GNmF4SISmlXzD0ElzUDA3K3PQiixnz3KeqZo4WUfrYFQNvQUPDbEMpPRdfaSR8QUKMzQ70mcHXsPdTXpyCEKXg5faPh1kS_Rma6cEhn0aZQF8NeIzt31-sXMTzdleOHV1huWb8_M0p/s320/006.JPG" border="0" /></a> <br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I started out with a wire wreath I found at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Micheals</span> for $2.99 and about 8 bags of balloons from the Dollar Store:)</span><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTXJpYlzDw0RCsoVH509C4OaOq3ScnXEel-hWfJ-If6OcYoAI3sjr2aqr6ofhjTlpmg-5sc83tZjBr8a95ssMRILaOGTueVjXTFPTO9KT8is-U2pGLz5tOOEUpBv1S5o3t9PljOG918L5/s1600/007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503182952821635090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTXJpYlzDw0RCsoVH509C4OaOq3ScnXEel-hWfJ-If6OcYoAI3sjr2aqr6ofhjTlpmg-5sc83tZjBr8a95ssMRILaOGTueVjXTFPTO9KT8is-U2pGLz5tOOEUpBv1S5o3t9PljOG918L5/s320/007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Start by tying the balloons in knots around the wire wreath!!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I did 2 layers.....one on the inside and one on the outside wire to make the wreath SUPER FULL!!</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpjvJKju8_M_Su-r7U6T1XiuX5V-wqqFZ2QfKjZUBFUeDoSJ8YYrN1kdVeX2WDH6nI1qH7WYDSYVx84U62_UxBiAPEIhlrfI9aTcHg9zQbWFcPuOy8j841tfgysmfdYM8S883tRU1qBSQE/s1600/012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503182740792649314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpjvJKju8_M_Su-r7U6T1XiuX5V-wqqFZ2QfKjZUBFUeDoSJ8YYrN1kdVeX2WDH6nI1qH7WYDSYVx84U62_UxBiAPEIhlrfI9aTcHg9zQbWFcPuOy8j841tfgysmfdYM8S883tRU1qBSQE/s320/012.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Believe me when I tell you that this is SO Easy........it took me one night & I did it while I was watching T.V.!!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">There is NOTHING to SEW or GLUE!!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I'm not gonna lie....I was a little sad I didn't get to break out "Old Trusty" aka my glue gun!! But I think she deserved a much needed break!</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_e4wGTSP3Q_B3dZRkkMaMin7OfI1_Z9JyxSIzGE2WqHqp1vP725Yjne-FIesoBqgwKSrnqPqV96kuk5KxlCcpfArEWSSxUyzrC3rixNN4CpE_ScjmrQuqltnxzqBLh_TpSSuB8c7cRq4/s1600/013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503181998936880338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_e4wGTSP3Q_B3dZRkkMaMin7OfI1_Z9JyxSIzGE2WqHqp1vP725Yjne-FIesoBqgwKSrnqPqV96kuk5KxlCcpfArEWSSxUyzrC3rixNN4CpE_ScjmrQuqltnxzqBLh_TpSSuB8c7cRq4/s320/013.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">How Cute is That?? Right:)</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This would be awesome to hang on your door during the birthday's in your family or just for birthday party decor!!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Whole project cost around -$10</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">XOXO</span>,</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></span> </div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-75040326674173400402010-08-06T10:17:00.002-04:002010-08-06T10:30:31.749-04:00Follow Me<div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">If you like what you see on my Blog.......I would LOVE for you to become a follower (just click on the "Follow" with Google friend connect button on the right side) and help spread the word by telling your friends and family! If you are already a follower.....I would like to say "Thank You" your support to expand my passion is greatly appreciated, and without you this wouldn't be possible!!</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;">Thanks,</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-26415142232303001572010-08-06T09:06:00.010-04:002010-08-06T20:01:52.367-04:00Dollar Store Hurricanes<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirqnlF5PPe_5x58zkANd3KKDpAMXHD1gwS_1Su5SvKY5-DMrKZF3a5fYmhIg4xAYH_dYpovm27mEznHyI762ImFxm78aUwv8CChtRMb-GjxEmmJkqU19b94scdwEmchWfmJ_1k7KrGeV-S/s1600/ws+hurricanes.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502291098759219954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirqnlF5PPe_5x58zkANd3KKDpAMXHD1gwS_1Su5SvKY5-DMrKZF3a5fYmhIg4xAYH_dYpovm27mEznHyI762ImFxm78aUwv8CChtRMb-GjxEmmJkqU19b94scdwEmchWfmJ_1k7KrGeV-S/s320/ws+hurricanes.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> {picture courtesy of Williams-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Sonoma</span>}</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I am infatuated with these Williams-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Sonoma</span> hurricanes (correction...I am infatuated with almost everything in that store) and I'm not gonna lie, I was on the verge of purchasing TWO of them!! Can you really just have ONE?? NEGATIVE</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Then while searching around on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Blogland</span>......I found the</span><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"> Thrifty Decor Chick's </span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">version and I must say I just want to kiss her little feet.....THANK YOU!!! I would have had to cut off my arm & my leg to get the ones from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">WS</span>!! And now I get to keep my arm & leg and have two hurricanes!!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">HIP HIP HOORAY........I LOVE when I get my way:)</span><br /><br /></div></span><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlzu3A976l1XKoi07sY58SxGirmCHfRF24iIjAYK6Ph_JYWdYgwJ-REppYwuZb0aYav9brBvl1YsdNmAHqP3l1r9P8P582wFi_dMm8f5fyNqaKZSuf5-HmOF-u_Fs9Z9jNpav-qTAYHt2P/s1600/003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502290948346041618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlzu3A976l1XKoi07sY58SxGirmCHfRF24iIjAYK6Ph_JYWdYgwJ-REppYwuZb0aYav9brBvl1YsdNmAHqP3l1r9P8P582wFi_dMm8f5fyNqaKZSuf5-HmOF-u_Fs9Z9jNpav-qTAYHt2P/s320/003.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I purchased these two candle stick holders & two glass cylinders at.......</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">THE DOLLAR STORE:) WHAT??</span><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitaBOBeSdFNADaywIytrobZuzX0CvOJ4WvRJJ_GeHHrDV7ZoO-CGGmZkpDX_VifrC-UhW79oN9EzTyXLZnWXSGI75n8rIpbfdnkEtSN_W9aLcfFsXSfIubvgYmMG6VshRrzZdL6-_LnE_a/s1600/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502290443653195410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitaBOBeSdFNADaywIytrobZuzX0CvOJ4WvRJJ_GeHHrDV7ZoO-CGGmZkpDX_VifrC-UhW79oN9EzTyXLZnWXSGI75n8rIpbfdnkEtSN_W9aLcfFsXSfIubvgYmMG6VshRrzZdL6-_LnE_a/s320/005.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Break out the old trusty hot glue gun and glue those bad boys together!!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXnP8r5UWyX4hD8NkPQ5b-mNn6IKzGxdNwJJKNL-t4E4jidNL1XC2KnWDTp1GQWt1BUSmMVikyYmLbU3vWAkElqm8vDmFBMogF5ksjad4WCsWMelj-hwoYeTL2vpgjyCYLEa8ffak8XvK-/s1600/013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502289955014786866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXnP8r5UWyX4hD8NkPQ5b-mNn6IKzGxdNwJJKNL-t4E4jidNL1XC2KnWDTp1GQWt1BUSmMVikyYmLbU3vWAkElqm8vDmFBMogF5ksjad4WCsWMelj-hwoYeTL2vpgjyCYLEa8ffak8XvK-/s320/013.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">And this is the end results.....not exactly the same, but pretty darn close!!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Just to show what you can do with these and how big they are: I put a tall pillar candle in one & filled the other one</span> with <span style="font-size:130%;">shells......the possibilities are endless!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I can't wait to decorate these for the Fall:)</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Whole project cost - </span><span style="font-size:180%;">$4</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">XOXO</span>,</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span> </div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-62608284625555790982010-07-28T09:13:00.008-04:002010-07-28T10:07:49.774-04:00Ribbon Organizer<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_nIo-H6ir20YtsvcsNvIWIx_mnNqzUwgIbB3iyIo4LK-DMyb4BU4KVf3VWgwSbVPNcjHwGgZGELD1rJaNGjrlD8xEpQ6jKWAOt5cKnqcvtuSB-x8FJgiKhtr28-AGgY01EOUf0f5akI0/s1600/002+-+Copy.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498945218797884306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_nIo-H6ir20YtsvcsNvIWIx_mnNqzUwgIbB3iyIo4LK-DMyb4BU4KVf3VWgwSbVPNcjHwGgZGELD1rJaNGjrlD8xEpQ6jKWAOt5cKnqcvtuSB-x8FJgiKhtr28-AGgY01EOUf0f5akI0/s400/002+-+Copy.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">If your like me.....you have tons of ribbon <span style="font-size:180%;">EVERYWHERE</span>!! And clutter makes me CRAZY!! This project was started mainly because I could never find a thing I was looking for due to the fact that my office/craft room closet looks like Micheal's blew up in it!! (that's a whole different story that I can't get in to right now...it's making my blood pressure rise just thinking about it)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">My revelation started when I saw something similar and decided I had to give it a try........and I must say I think it turned out to be pretty darn</span> <span style="font-size:180%;">SPECTACULAR!!</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498949977572760450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc3CvATv1XQMAcWuKmcDw_i_xMcnPVSxIAQ0dzLtoUbNWPR0FQ_tgWkMJhFp1tpzIMCexcXO_BfizoQJnAAa8mA3iWgwj9obTjxTY-_ijJNf4mM3n09VEKAUw7kIBF3kviH0rm8HxUGbsY/s320/001+-+Copy.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-size:180%;">This is all you need:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><ol><li><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">pre-made shelf</span></div></li><li><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">cafe style curtain rods</span></div></li><li><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">(2) hooks</span></div></li><li><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">(2) chains-same length</span></div></li><li><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">drill</span></div></li></ol><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">All you need to do is drill (2) small holes in your shelf so you can easily screw in the hooks.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">**make sure your hooks are not to far apart!!</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></p></span><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Next hang the shelf up on the wall and hang the chain from the 2 hooks. Put one end of cafe curtain rod through the chain and load on you ribbon!! </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">And your done!!</span></p><p align="center"><br /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">SERIOUSLY HOW EASY WAS THAT???</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Whole project cost around-$20.00;)</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">XOXO,</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></p>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-35001145656239393152010-07-26T10:01:00.009-04:002010-07-26T15:04:23.966-04:00Smell Good Feel Good<div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_K7yzLv_GlcSqZE3Sr7UahoQen7SuzYySJxGXzbTckGNxrxh0JoeNdehQ00i_KiXSOF9-aZPlgoByixTLsoRqFc2gF31YLidm6Np_fq_xk2lq-8iC2Lf2Gm9uOZlpkpfgW-n0x3NUGMZP/s1600/scentsy+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498216100190638434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_K7yzLv_GlcSqZE3Sr7UahoQen7SuzYySJxGXzbTckGNxrxh0JoeNdehQ00i_KiXSOF9-aZPlgoByixTLsoRqFc2gF31YLidm6Np_fq_xk2lq-8iC2Lf2Gm9uOZlpkpfgW-n0x3NUGMZP/s320/scentsy+blog.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> {picture <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">courtesy</span> of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Scentsy</span>}</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I</span> <span style="font-size:180%;">LOVE</span> <span style="font-size:130%;">things that make my house smell YUMMY! There is nothing better than walking into your house after a long day and it smelling like a bakery!! (get the smell without the baking.....which means 0 calories for me......which makes me and my waist very HAPPY :) </span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">This is why I am slightly obsessed with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Scentsy</span>!! Check out some of there great products and prices <a href="http://www.cravescents.com/cravescents/Scentsy.html">HERE</a>!</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">And since football season is about to kick off.....I may very well just have to buy this:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498218841142729746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbv9rVPW1UKmdBjf9dq6g4i5ua20h8VBd_kPxZcRiONYEg5BgLbAUW_VjpwkHs4Djvq4YGiOpyumMxLOmEvT2VycKtkKQQwQkfroiGt2JoJNGwrQy8RR-9Lds61EtgQTn4uUfoP1I4wp9T/s320/DSW-NCA-UGAR.jpg" border="0" /></span></div><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">{picture courtesy of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Scentsy</span>}</span></p><p align="center"><br /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">GOOOOOOOOOOO</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">DAWGS</span>!!!</span></p>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-38072241096150940992010-07-25T09:59:00.006-04:002010-07-28T10:17:48.705-04:00Thrift Store Redo<div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQcsJN8PL3vKCbFzamgvZ6HpoEl0u6u7kZshHJauLNSnystbbzw5R5ylmNUPY5wnolQCSgErzxmo19VyDw1nlKY_JbnOg36VoYMda_f-tRASWVsxiQdHWDc_srNDqRvud2JI7qfvfeKJGK/s1600/203.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497846755260917826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQcsJN8PL3vKCbFzamgvZ6HpoEl0u6u7kZshHJauLNSnystbbzw5R5ylmNUPY5wnolQCSgErzxmo19VyDw1nlKY_JbnOg36VoYMda_f-tRASWVsxiQdHWDc_srNDqRvud2JI7qfvfeKJGK/s320/203.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> I recently went to His House......a Thrift Store in Columbia, S.C. and scored this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">uber</span> cute side table for $5 buck a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">roos</span></span>!!</div><div align="center"><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNQQve8HopR-h5P3jNoPmBiZOvtjxnqvZrIwvLdvLecUGmOJD6ve53mH6wAvKKcFDdtDhy64AcVHCOBBZNAkLCFwSE6cSSWrXaPjE6PgSeifCnutGDui9Cb79dhZtTcu1IkK9c8_QEY2W/s1600/206.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497846743802235282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNQQve8HopR-h5P3jNoPmBiZOvtjxnqvZrIwvLdvLecUGmOJD6ve53mH6wAvKKcFDdtDhy64AcVHCOBBZNAkLCFwSE6cSSWrXaPjE6PgSeifCnutGDui9Cb79dhZtTcu1IkK9c8_QEY2W/s320/206.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> Now it <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">definitely</span> had some wear and tear......but I had other plans for this sweet <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">thang</span>!!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGshq2lV0GSRuJKexse3iS04FP_3aAgZcdbvoFaxevdtAvZQEj8GIk6ehN50AOLOPgaYB8R5Ixt_UiOfqeNkaFGg2ZLd5AvMh7zRWeUNHkTXIN6Qo7emPujwnR7HuD3pR1STvKnpRJ3jo/s1600/208.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497846740363035346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGshq2lV0GSRuJKexse3iS04FP_3aAgZcdbvoFaxevdtAvZQEj8GIk6ehN50AOLOPgaYB8R5Ixt_UiOfqeNkaFGg2ZLd5AvMh7zRWeUNHkTXIN6Qo7emPujwnR7HuD3pR1STvKnpRJ3jo/s320/208.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">I started out by cleaning it off and when I turned it over, much to my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">surprise</span> it was an Ethan Allen table.......<span style="font-size:180%;">WHAT???</span> <span style="font-size:180%;">SUPER SCORE</span>!!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGqlTocB1A8zBXhyphenhyphenH7uHdN6_pYuw-CUgBYVVbuUxCeYHjeqbqyKhq0siTJ80mov94QzQ1Ibjqf2CBf3Jq4tUb6HFXBQN5OhzpqxQ1F_CGPkD9eJRk7b9TEy2wkvpyFBnbeTM5CpkegLna-/s1600/210.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497846730098261058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGqlTocB1A8zBXhyphenhyphenH7uHdN6_pYuw-CUgBYVVbuUxCeYHjeqbqyKhq0siTJ80mov94QzQ1Ibjqf2CBf3Jq4tUb6HFXBQN5OhzpqxQ1F_CGPkD9eJRk7b9TEy2wkvpyFBnbeTM5CpkegLna-/s320/210.JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;">Then I got out......you guessed it.....my true love....<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Krylon</span> Spray Paint!!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I used a primer since I didn't feel like sanding the table (I mean really, who has time for that??) </span><span style="font-size:130%;">and then spray painted it my new favorite <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Krylon</span> color........EVER.......</span><span style="font-size:130%;">Blue Ocean Breeze!! </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Doesn't that sound amazing??</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">And......</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWs7qf9pj-E_-GZFv2vMagHCueSvBfoYdpTNrc_3kB-kohhDSS8kYmVfzOsT4z-v6JfPeyGoMSq4YKzyCRA1PKyUPErqPBvENXyvlGJlYoOzBBv4o2iDJYic8pudQsOvFaE__HNx1lbxC/s1600/211.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497845046936176914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWs7qf9pj-E_-GZFv2vMagHCueSvBfoYdpTNrc_3kB-kohhDSS8kYmVfzOsT4z-v6JfPeyGoMSq4YKzyCRA1PKyUPErqPBvENXyvlGJlYoOzBBv4o2iDJYic8pudQsOvFaE__HNx1lbxC/s320/211.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;">I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">LURVE</span> it!!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">It's just what I had been looking for!! I had been on the hunt for a nightstand for our guest bedroom for some time now......but I could never find anything that I just fell in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">LURVE</span> with & I didn't want to spend a bookoo of $$$!! </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">BONUS.....it matches the throw pillow perfectly:) Which makes my heart flutter!!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Whole project cost around: $11 Dollars....YEAH:)</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">***Please ignore the black lamp and cord....this is NOT I repeat NOT the lamp going in this room!! I'm still on the prowl for that!! I stole this lamp from another room to see how the whole set up would look....you know I'm a VISUAL person;)</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">XOXO</span>,</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span> </div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-1423865937926437052010-07-25T08:59:00.005-04:002010-07-25T10:54:34.870-04:00Recent Portfolio Work<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here is a little teaser of some photos I recently took for a fashion portfolio.......It was a SCORCHER that day!! But we had a blast (even with the sweat dripping down my back) and the shots turned out Awesome!!</span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497829181631115842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBdkfIKifo7P-37n9egwkSpfQjVh5aE-ejPstFGIdolvuV9U1C3whn3q9gu3uPVvJ4SG3D9jpnwlNmelRn5ijj7gqzKHGIALPP_yR60ELArgjyAURTVcGyYvWV-z4J3kKDGFPiDf5oOXU2/s320/026+copyweb.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497829193226515058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6CxgQza8CeaawkCaFoQ8JgVTL5untDv2oMSSX1cfgSmX_BQWLlmwd-wVq7ASF7A-_zWOOZitv4VSoPUz3xJmHWz09hyphenhyphen1XWmh94q4DX11TL9N8x3-Cr9qsN4GwQeePBbayzD2tjYd1Hvm/s320/061+copyfinal.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">......to be continued</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">XOXO</span>,</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></p>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-17284328081075491132010-07-11T14:25:00.007-04:002010-07-25T10:59:05.055-04:00Decorating a Rental<span style="font-size:130%;">For the past few days I have been racking my brain trying to come up with different ways to decorate and personalize our new home!! Since it's a rental I was scared it would never quite feel like home to us, mostly because we couldn't do anything to it to make it our own!! My biggest challenge by far has been that we can not paint our walls (And I BIG fluffy heart color!! I will paint just about ANYTHING that doesn't move.....& I have a severe obsession with spray paint:) to top it off....I absolutely LOATH white walls!! So I needed to find some other options.......I started my search on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Etsy</span> (My favorite site EVER) & that's when I stumbled upon this dreamy vinyl wall decal........</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492747712195912882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 148px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQiurCz0Ax2rM4eSj-l4R8bY2wM-fMjF-NJdTPVgn6nLxxJgX0TVxWPEnTS3PjnoKSomYioueh8ZlmbGZZafOog3dTf1fzVJRPjz0HaA5u2nLQpUVgvW-SsPZQxi2FZS0bm16o2GCdNjXt/s320/vinyl+decal.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:78%;">{this is the sample picture from Grimes Graphics <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Etsy</span> Store}</span></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Isn't it GORGE..... It goes on super easy and when we move, it will come down just as easy! </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">PERFECT!!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">To get your own or view all the other FAB things Grimes Graphics <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Etsy</span> Store has to offer </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jgrimes1"><span style="font-size:130%;">Click Here</span></a>!</p><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">XOXO</span>,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-83642585741963198172010-07-06T09:52:00.009-04:002010-07-06T10:34:51.562-04:00Easy & Cheap Art<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQX-g0WPJChS7feXdlbgR2APFBydllcsoEjEq0r2u_BKs4eg9SB9lcNSmxgiqVTrpCWSE1Gyw6esXklkbtumBBTfaU9waBnNhravblnmSLXeBpE3kpEBEYv9ghMknPemgi3NeGO68VXShQ/s1600/003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490797988089975618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQX-g0WPJChS7feXdlbgR2APFBydllcsoEjEq0r2u_BKs4eg9SB9lcNSmxgiqVTrpCWSE1Gyw6esXklkbtumBBTfaU9waBnNhravblnmSLXeBpE3kpEBEYv9ghMknPemgi3NeGO68VXShQ/s320/003.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">OK..........so I'm all about some easy & cheap ways to decorate my house!! I tend to change things in my house so much, I know if I buy decorations that are expensive they will one day (very soon) end up in a plastic bin, in my garage, in decoration heaven!! So my rule of thumb has always been.......Buy more expensive BIG pieces of furniture that you will keep for a long time & accessorize your house with inexpensive things.....so you won't feel so bad about getting rid of them when you want to change things up;)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">So I started out with a $3 picture frame I found at Wally World and removed the glass!!</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDwzvr08jxf0b4UkqCdQGM8xFCqyflSBVylPw5hrm23_UUnZjpx6b5FLK1JgiLsThN_x4QcV4cIM6s_X3Rf-HnmSQCM_4ArcxNPP966XgQwqU2bva0pJoO_qaMdRQZyMpGVI56yOp60W2q/s1600/006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490793828792383602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDwzvr08jxf0b4UkqCdQGM8xFCqyflSBVylPw5hrm23_UUnZjpx6b5FLK1JgiLsThN_x4QcV4cIM6s_X3Rf-HnmSQCM_4ArcxNPP966XgQwqU2bva0pJoO_qaMdRQZyMpGVI56yOp60W2q/s320/006.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Then I took a fake pear I already had in a fruit bowl in the kitchen & cut it in half!!</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTK0_ZeZkp1kU4TjsNdvFppvzwKXC6yh_YWO7dkCKRzGMAuHnRorQ69I21pElXpWOhH8I-1OwjdDLJ4p8ByXRx7H4dkN5sZSMfDcCwmk2h-EqkyD7m1fgo7juVvXIJaTLGBxKlPxJdFE1/s1600/007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490793323714925122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTK0_ZeZkp1kU4TjsNdvFppvzwKXC6yh_YWO7dkCKRzGMAuHnRorQ69I21pElXpWOhH8I-1OwjdDLJ4p8ByXRx7H4dkN5sZSMfDcCwmk2h-EqkyD7m1fgo7juVvXIJaTLGBxKlPxJdFE1/s320/007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Next all you need to do is hot glue the pear half onto the picture frame.........</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnr8PyAhxKrsZmgr4q9KN-gC8mEXJ3Pjb35SqEMuZtwip5s4Ldm9KCB5UTvxWCqqjXp3KlhskgwZHRcrpfZgp_uhsGrLXNO3m7Zy_NMuA7VIObOYkEz1N8pmbHLX8Pm7lsslqdpWCUg1sX/s1600/011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490791512865955282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnr8PyAhxKrsZmgr4q9KN-gC8mEXJ3Pjb35SqEMuZtwip5s4Ldm9KCB5UTvxWCqqjXp3KlhskgwZHRcrpfZgp_uhsGrLXNO3m7Zy_NMuA7VIObOYkEz1N8pmbHLX8Pm7lsslqdpWCUg1sX/s320/011.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">And <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Wha</span> La.......instant art for my kitchen & it only cost me $3 buck a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">roos</span>!!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Which makes me insanely happy:)</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">XOXO</span>,</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span> </div></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-20896440689487866422010-07-03T09:53:00.006-04:002010-07-03T10:20:01.514-04:00Silhouette......OH MY!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCtZkQs4mH_MBxvk8W5R0Ef095ptJJ6od7K0Hq501bj-hMn7_Bgyj2o4hWfo7ueloWA7OVQlLRsLE2Ht-nTObWF8G46VQfImB9saCBx5V8BUaae8mDNslqD0xtWfaQ2cg7QBm2QdhRWwFT/s1600/silhouette2.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489680175835080242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 262px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCtZkQs4mH_MBxvk8W5R0Ef095ptJJ6od7K0Hq501bj-hMn7_Bgyj2o4hWfo7ueloWA7OVQlLRsLE2Ht-nTObWF8G46VQfImB9saCBx5V8BUaae8mDNslqD0xtWfaQ2cg7QBm2QdhRWwFT/s320/silhouette2.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I have been wanting this thing for like.....well FOREVER!! I showed it to my dear husband online *hint hint* & he replied "So you want to spend that kind of $$$, on something that cuts out letters??" "Why can't you just use scissors??" OH MY.......he SO does not understand that it is so much MORE than a LETTER CUTTER!!! And I won't be able to function if I do not have it!! All in all.....Battle LOST!!! So.......I guess for now it will stay on my wish list & I'll just have to ask Santa for it for Christmas!! (Cause Santa completely understands my need for the Silhouette SD)</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">XOXO,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">For more information on your very own Silhouette click <a href="http://silhouettemachine.com/">HERE</a>!</span></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-69419872767489540292010-07-02T10:19:00.006-04:002010-07-03T10:16:36.732-04:00Coconut Pie<span style="font-size:130%;">For those of you who LOVE coconut like I do.......this pie is to die for and definitely worth giving a try! Thank you Paula <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Deen</span> for bringing this recipe into my life! It is super easy, only has a few ingredients and it will be gone before you sit it on the counter.....seriously my family devoured it before I could take a picture!! SORRY guys no picture for this one.....maybe next time!!</span><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">All you need is:</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">4 tablespoons butter = 1/2 stick, melted</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">2 eggs, beaten</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 tablespoon all-purpose flour</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">3/4 cup sugar</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 (3.5 oz) can shredded sweetened coconut</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 cup milk</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Preheat</strong> oven to 350 degrees</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Combine</strong> melted butter, eggs, flour, sugar, coconut & milk </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Pour</strong> into pie shell & bake until firm about 45 to 60 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">mins</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">*I put my pie on a baking sheet to avoid spilling, try to make the pie as close to the oven as you can....if you have to walk across the room, you will spill it!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">*At 45 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">mins</span> give your pie a little shake.....if it still giggles in the center bake it a little longer!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">{recipe courtesy of Paula <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Deen</span></span>}</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">* These are my personal recommendations!</div><div align="center"><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Enjoy,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-49551941404069176322010-06-29T10:42:00.006-04:002010-06-30T08:48:34.620-04:00What are you cooking for the 4th?<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrmf34XnFr-2O4Il4zUwnl7RYeWa-LIGVSYPyF13gW55y3w-daJz0BCsSB55WifkoqRr2u5vD5ZBZlq9kHRyWqo1Ua0l-zf6wGjWf_3ooD3zySbDz7kUFsy9FJYgeqOyVoMEpFM2Z5Dyr/s1600/beer-batter-fried-pickles-l.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488207170499231106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrmf34XnFr-2O4Il4zUwnl7RYeWa-LIGVSYPyF13gW55y3w-daJz0BCsSB55WifkoqRr2u5vD5ZBZlq9kHRyWqo1Ua0l-zf6wGjWf_3ooD3zySbDz7kUFsy9FJYgeqOyVoMEpFM2Z5Dyr/s400/beer-batter-fried-pickles-l.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">{picture courtesy of Southern Living} </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></div></span><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">As we celebrate our Independence on the 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> of July this weekend....you may be looking for some great recipe ideas for your cookout....look no further!! Southern Living already has a wonderful menu planned out & I must say that the fried pickles look <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">yummo</span>!! (don't <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">knock'em</span> until you've <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">tried'em</span>....they're addictive & I will most definitely be making them) The 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">th</span> of July is one of my favorite holidays! Meant to be shared with family & friends.....great company, food, drinks, & fireworks!! What more could you ask for?</span></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">For the full Southern Living 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">th</span> menu: </span><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/july-fourth-menu-recipes-00417000067962/"><span style="font-size:130%;">click here</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:180%;">Wishing Everyone a Happy & Safe 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">th of July</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Enjoy,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span></div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576271193206903672.post-53125220015986122162010-06-27T07:44:00.005-04:002010-06-30T08:52:14.475-04:00Do Your Part<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh18hpmM60Zbo4QQuvo1qnUaNTjOa9KL4svjVTk5aEsZe529XasdoDTJoGznxosRD6-d8jzlFO3ji-Gey0DTg6GgZvSYvYo180O88vJDRItbiAA4OzQBpgHIH2VZfw9EenRcKENLjpPsK8m/s1600/saving_wildlife_save_img.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487421478892007858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 330px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 228px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh18hpmM60Zbo4QQuvo1qnUaNTjOa9KL4svjVTk5aEsZe529XasdoDTJoGznxosRD6-d8jzlFO3ji-Gey0DTg6GgZvSYvYo180O88vJDRItbiAA4OzQBpgHIH2VZfw9EenRcKENLjpPsK8m/s400/saving_wildlife_save_img.gif" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">{picture courtesy of Dawn}</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This Gulf oil spill is absolutely terrible and it pains me everyday to see what we are doing to our wildlife & oceans!! But most people like myself think how can I help.....what can I do??? Well Dawn has set up a way for us to give back!! When you purchase a bottle of Dawn and activate your donation online, one dollar will be donated towards the International Bird Rescue Research Center and the Marine Mammal Center. </span><a href="http://www.dawn-dish.com/en_US/savingwildlife/home.do"><span style="font-size:130%;">Click Here for more details.</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> So take a stand, activate your donation and join the movement. The wildlife in the Gulf are depending on us!!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">You can also get updates on the Gulf Oil Spill by joining their </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/dawnsaveswildlife"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Facebook</span> Page</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Please Do Your Part & Help</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Thanks,</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">April</span> </div>Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12268426544519482140noreply@blogger.com0