kick up your heels

woo hoo... yippee... it's friday!
cha cha cha

kick up your heels & have some fun!

jaw dropping... Ron Mueck

Yes... jaw dropping! When I was pregnant my sister sent me a link to one of his pieces... the pregnant woman... I couldn't believe it! I came across Ron Mueck again yesterday... GOSH! His work truly amazes me! I would LOVE to see his exhibit in person. From a prop & puppeteer maker to hyperrealist sculptor! How awesome! He is awesome! This is certainly his extraordinary gift in life!

rationalizing a new pair of shoes

SHOOT! Can I rationalize needing these shoes! I really want them! I would use them a ton... does that count as need? Am I really stretching things! : )

How cute are they? Really! Dad gum it! They are soooooo ME!



Find these & more great shoes at Piperlime!

dreamy details

You know those times when you really, really are in awe of something! When you want to try & describe it to someone but it just doesn't come close to them being there & seeing it first hand? Well... my cousin (one of the best, most incredible people you could ever meet) and her husband just build a wowser of a home! I mean wowser! She has a great eye and impeccable taste! The details made me swoon! Hopefully I can share pics of the house one day too! OMG! You'll love it too!

William Tell Overture for Moms

For all the moms out there! So fun!
thanks Antoinette!

my early morning view...

Good morning marvelous Monday!
Is there anything better than that first sip of coffee in the morning? No! Happiness is found in the details! Thank you Lord!
This tends to be my typical morning view. I sit down for a really quick "scoop" check from all my favorite gals & pals! It's perfect to give me a chance to get my eyes wide open & my body truly awake!

So... the girl's lunches are made and it's now time for me to get made... made somewhat decent for the day! I've got high expectations today! Good news will be in our "inbox"! I know it! Errands to run & projects to tackle! See you later! Make it a great day!

little ladybug

I found a lovely little ladybug hiding out in my room today! I think I might keep her... she is so cute!

seeing pumpkins

This week's topic for Studio Friday September 21st suggested by Ascender: THE BEGINNING...

Back to the "first creative steps" we all took...I'm curious to see what they looked like for us all.

Well... I am going to share this week even though it might be a rough fit... you gals are WAY talented! I think for me, the first time I really went out on a limb creatively was one Fall about five years ago! There must have been a really crisp breeze in the air because my mom & and went nuts with pumpkins! We made hundreds of fun & festive pumpkins! The best part was that others went nuts for the pumpkins too! We sold them like they were hot pumpkin-cakes! We had soooo much fun! Great memories! The pumpkins gave me a big boost... I was off and running! These are just a few of the fun creations we pulled together.

So then... Thanksgiving rubbed off on Christmas and I decided to keep the fun rolling! Loads & loads of wreaths and festive decor up to my ears! It was a blast!

I think I am a growing into a creative individual! I LOVE the creative process... experience! I am at my best & best at being me when I can create!

Now... when our house sells & we make our move... I will be itching to get unpacked and get back to creating! I miss creating for the shop!

the blues...

I've had a case of the blues. The kind of blues that you try & try to shake but they will just not get off your back. Well... I feel like I've been swimming in the blue lagoon!

But I'm gonna wash these blues right out of my hair (could stand to lose some gray too)! I have way too much for which to be grateful! This is just a temporary detour in our path! Right! Yeah!

So to bring instance smiles I made a quick stop at Hobby Lobby today. I could spend hours in there! Seriously! Been there & done that! I picked up some pretty paper and headed out to take on the day!

Just a few of my new paper pretties...

Kim ... the new design star

woo hoo! I am thrilled Kim won!
HGTV's new design star!

She has such a natural, relaxed way about her. She is too cute and way fun!

I'm looking forward to her show! Way to go girl!

vintage revisited... Anne Taintor

OMG... these have got to be the funniest dad gum things!
Courtesy of a great feed I recieve A Girl Must Shop ... they featured this great site Anne Taintor. I woke up to a good laugh this morning finding their site. Soooo great! What fun girlfriend gifts! These are just some of their fun!

always tempting

Finds from the always fabulous... always tempting me... Vintageweave Interiors!
Adding a piece from their lot of goodies is sure to add instant charm! They have many treats... you should take a peek! These are just a few I happen to favor!

singing a duet!

I am singing & whistling dixie! I think my teeth may even be brighter just by wearing a smile all day! What a treat for mama! The Duet is my new pal! Some miracle men came and set up the beauties today! Aren't they so pretty!!!

my dear... dear laundry
you are always there for me
i shall not leave you in a quandary
nor forsake you & leave you dirty
i now look at you ever so fondly
i just love you ... you... little turkey

Okay so... my clothes may not stink but my rhyming skills do!

gretel's new "do"

Okay... so I had to share gretel's new hairdo! I think she looks sooooo dad gum cute! We have always kept her hair long (you know how the boys like it) but now we've gome for the short & sassy look! I think it really brings out her eyes! :)

And speaking of gretel (the best dog in the world)... I must brag on my husband & his delightful enigineering abilities! He made this fun dog house for her a while back! Isn't he good! I weathered some metal ceiling tile & pop... here goes a really cute dog house! Thanks dear!