Couch Potato and Invitation

Very busy today so I have kicked off my shoes and planted myself on the couch.
I've been working on becoming more familiar with
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Vintage Melange

A beautiful sunny day to go Antique hopping and so we did. Found a new one
in Historic Folsom "Melange" I could have spent hours in there, so much to see.



I've been on a hunt for great vintage french linens, they are really hard to
find. I signed the Wish list with Melange's and hopefully I'll get a call.




When I do, I have all sorts of projects that I have planned for them.


This shop was so cute. I fell in love with it as soon as
I stepped through their door, and the ladies are so nice.

French Bakery

Today was a day that took me back to a great French Bakery we discovered in Monterey it's called "Paris Bakery Cafe" its located at 271 Bonifacio Pl, Monterey, CA 93940
I immediately fell in love with it. From then on every time we went on vacation I always looked for a French Bakery. But I have never found another one that compared to this one. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I've got a craving, just wish our town had one.


Bread & Pastries what's not to like.

It's my first but not my last..

My first Framed Chalkboard project.



This was my first experience with Chalkboard paint. I would like to try working with
other objects like these.


Next........

Snow Is Coming?

Our town with some of the white stuff.


So they're telling us that we have a Winter Storm coming starting Thursday Night,
for us Northern Californian's that means stocking up on supplies and getting our winter garb out again. Are you ready?


Jennifer's got her boots and ready for the snow.


The west slope of El Dorado County is slated to be hit with a significant snow storm on Friday, February 25, 2011 thru Saturday, February 26, 2011. According to weather services, snow accumulation above 2000 feet will range from 1 foot and up to 4 feet in the higher elevations. The Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services suggests residents have enough food, water and supplies to last 72 hours. The Sheriff’s Office web page offers several sources for residents to prepare and plan for significant incidents. For up to date weather forecasts please visit http://www.noaa.gov/wx.html

Almost done..

Been working on Project Chalkboard 101# almost done. According to the directions it takes 3 days to cure the paint. So hopefully I get to start using it tomorrow. I will post soon. In the meantime here are some other samples of some Framed Chalkboards. It's amazing how much they are selling for. I can't believe it!

What's in a word?

Blues, The

I loved this movie. But.........



Do you ever have one of those days when your head is removed from any sense of logic or reason? Hormones completely out of whack, Yep that was me. I was thinking about this on my way to Church this morning.
I compared myself to the character Vivian in The Divine Secrets of the Ya ya Sisters Movie. If anyone crossed my way, they better look out, I would not be blamed for their misfortune. Our poor youngest daughter is living with a perimenopausal and my husband is Shep, Vivvi's husband who loves and puts up with her, well, yaya-ness. When I came to a brief moment of lucidness I apologized. I can honestly understand why some women in the 50's were thought to be insane, they didn't know it but they were just going "through the change". I know TMI. You have to laugh about it or you'll just cry.


Me today.

Perimenopause
■Hot flashes and sleep problems. About 65 to 75 percent of women experience hot flashes, most commonly during late perimenopause. The intensity, duration and frequency vary. Sleep problems are often due to hot flashes or night sweats, but sometimes sleep becomes erratic even without them.

■Mood changes. Some women experience mood swings, irritability or increased risk of depression during perimenopause, but the cause of these symptoms may be sleep disruption caused by hot flashes. Mood changes may also be caused by factors not related to the hormonal changes of perimenopause.

Thrift Store Hopping

Shams 2 for $4.00 and some Body Basic Soap Bars

Photo Shoot got rained out so I decided to not waste the day and took Miss C Thrift Store Hopping. My New favorite Thrift Store is the Snowline Hospice in Cameron Park. Every now and then you can find some treasures. Myself I found some great shams. I liked the fabric. Miss C found a couple of tops and a great pair of shoes.


This Lined Crocheted Cream colored Top was originally from "Wet Seal", $4.00


She saw these and exclaimed "I think they are back in style". I thought
they were cute too. Great find for only $3.00, what a steal!

Hopping to the next Thrift store I found such deals. A large Frame that I'm going to make a Framed Chalk board and a Calendar Holder only $2.50 each. Watch for a future post after I complete them. I can't wait to get started. I've purchased the Chalk board paint and Trim paint. Great Therapy for this girl.

Dining tables and Insomnia

So couldn't sleep again last night. All I could do was plan in my head what I was going to do with my large dining table, should I paint it all white or sell it and purchase another one. I do love it because it seats 10-12 and they are hard to find. We purchased it from a local Antique store in town about 10 years ago. I love this one with all the mish mash chairs, but I think I like more sturdy and comfortable chairs. These don't look too comfortable.
So I blogstalked and read the entire February Ensign between 2am and 4am. Knowing that I had to get up in an hour and a half later. Needless to say I didn't make it to the gym this morning. I let myself sleep in until 7am. Oh well it's all part of the aging process I guess.



These are more examples of what I may may look for in a table, but I
think I need the table to at least seat 10 people.

Splurge of the day

So on this Rainy and later Snowy Day off I set out this morning to take care of my list of "To do's". 1. Visit teach 3 wonderful ladies. 2. Take the car and have all the tires checked. 3. Get the oil changed on the car. Mr. Home wanted me to get this done before my trip to the Bay this weekend. Daughter 3 has a Photo shoot in the City. 4. Go to CVS Pharmacy and obtain their Store discount card and get a few things on my list. J.Smith if you are reading this I got a great buy on some specials "buy 1 and the 2nd 50% off the price". I'm learning the "Coupon" thing. So to treat myself I had to go to a local shop that just moved to their new location,
http://www.caminoflowershop.net/ owned by Dottie Mackenzie. It's one of my new favorites for vintage furnishings and accessories. After browsing for a while I found this hanging shelf just at the right price too. I can't wait to use it.

Happy Valentines

So we celebrated Valentines a day early, with our hectic schedules it was much easier to make a nice dinner and dessert on Sunday after church. Tonight my Valentine and I will catch a movie, that's all I want. And how are you all celebrating "Love Day"?


Believe it or not I've never made these before. I think they turned out rather well at least that's what the fam is telling me.

Special Delivery - Nie Nie

This morning I got something special in the mail. I can't believe it's here! I really admire this woman and I have read every bit of her blog from start to today. She has gone through a lot and when you talk about trials she has faced the dragon head on. It makes me want to press on in my own journey. I'm savoring each bit of her words in this her 2011 Calendar. If you haven't read her blog, you are missing out on a gem. Crazy me I don't want to mark it up but will hang it on my wall as a reminder to never, never, never give up!




It's February and that means Love is in the air, Happy Valentines Day everyone,
Do something for your honey!



I love her, she is truly an inspiration to me, her family is so cute!

♥ Feeling Loved ♥

♥We got "Heart Attacked"♥





So, the other night we received a large knock on the door, who could it be? I went to answer and lo and behold all these Hearts were hanging on our front door with a nice note. Thanks so much to the Activity girls, it made our night, so thoughtful!♥

White is my thing

I love any room with windows. Let the sunshine in....

This was the 2009 HG TV dream Home - Master Bath. Doesn't it look inviting?

I had the wonderful pleasure to see HG TV's 2009 Dream Home up close and Personal. Located in Sonoma, Ca. I entered the sweepstakes almost every day. But alas a couple from Florida one it. I hope they appreciate it, cause I would have taken great care of it.

I collect pictures for future projects, so if I could build and design I would include a portion of these beauties.