November Home Checklist

To-Dos: Your November Home Checklist

10 Reasons to Embrace White Walls

10 Reasons to Embrace White Walls

I think I may go out and buy a bunch of left over white paint and start painting!

Peace and Peach

Peace and Peach by aniemandesign featuring a peace sign

Currey Company contemporary floor lamp
lampsplus.com

Copper lamp
abchome.com

Traditional rug
$455 - conranshop.co.uk

Auguste traditional home decor
viraldecor.com

Peace sign
thecrossdesign.com

Enamel sign
rejuvenation.com

Floral decor
artificialplantsandtrees.com

Velvet curtain
allmodern.com

Pillar candle
pier1.com

Pottery barn furniture
potterybarn.com

Renwil metallic furniture
nordstrom.com

Storage furniture
kirklands.com

My Houzz: Colorful Makeover for a Texas Ranch House

My Houzz: Colorful Makeover for a Texas Ranch House

What I Have Been Up to at Work

So recently I had the opportunity to help Nestle put together their patio space revamp. We used recycled poly style furniture made by Breezesta which lasts forever!!

The slats were two toned, black and grey. One side ended up being dining and the other side they made custom corn hole boards.

Check it out!

It's been almost a year

It has been almost a year since my last post on this blog. Much has changed in my life... but really not much has changed at all. I stopped doing some things to concentrate more on my professional career at work and this blog was one of them. After this break I have realized I miss this medium and want to get back into writing again.

I am now a year away from thirty and have started to look back on my life to see what I have accomplished and what I have not. I can't help but compare my life to others and feel like I have kind of fallen behind. That being said I have to take a look at what I have been doing that is working and what has not been working (this is still an in progress process).

So I hope you will join me as I design my new way of life.

Christmas Calendar

Great do it yourself crafty Christmas countdown calendar.

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Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show

Yesterday was my first craft show and the first Avant-Garde Art and Craft show in Akron. It was at the Tangier and all in all it was a good day for me.  I had a great experience with my husband and we had some great friends and family stop by and show their support.

There were some glitches which I think would be expected from all shows on their first year at a certain location. We lacked wifi in our spot but luckily it didn't cost me any sales. There were also some lighting issues in the other rooms, but I think they will have that all fixed by the Spring show.

I am very happy I participated and can't wait to do my next show. In the mean time I will be adding all my unsold items to my Etsy shop. I am still taking custom orders on scarves until this coming Friday the 7th for xmas. Unfortunately I will not be able to finish any afghans or larger items because of other larger orders in the que.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about ordering my products or other services I have listed on my website.

Home Sweet Home Wreath

What a great gift idea!

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What I am Thankful For

During this holiday season it is traditional to go over what you are really thankful for and reflect. Each year I put it off a little and don’t really reflect like I should. But with recent events being as they are, I decided that now more than ever I need to reflect on what I have rather than what I don’t have.

First and foremost I am thankful for my supportive husband. We just got married this year but we have been together for almost 9 years and each year I love him even more. He has been of great support during my recent job loss and his positive outlook as meant so much to me.

Next my family. I have a support structure in my family that although not perfect, they are there for me and I appreciate their love. I can’t wait to see them all this Thanksgiving. 

My friends, during times like this you learn which friends are authentic and actually think of you the same way you think of them. The support of friendly laughter, a good story or a friendly hug make each day easier than the next. I know that my support system is something that can be envied. I am thankful for the knowledge that if even harder times come I will have people around me who care and want to help.

I finally am very thankful to you my readers. You help keep my work going and to know that you enjoy what I am putting out there gives me great pride. I don’t have a ton of follows like some blogs, but I am thankful for each of you and your support through the years.

I hope everyone has a great holiday this Thanksgiving and I will see ya’ll back here on Friday!

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What I learned From the End of the Season Garage Sale

November is the worst time to do a garage sale. (Well December and January are probably worse but I'm not willing to try one in those months).

Most people stopped by because they were interested to see that someone was actually holding a garage sale in November. Although I am glad we did it because we did sell somethings and ended up with more money than we started, the garage sale would have been much more successful in the Spring early summer.

Now everything is packed away on the one side of the garage so that come spring we can try again. And maybe by then I will have gone through the rest of our house to find more things. I also learned that I need to advertise a little more and you need to put an ad in the paper a week before the actual date.

Since I was recently unemployed it did help give me something to do in between looking for work, and the extra money was much needed. I also got some much needed crocheting done, finishing two circle scarves and a baby blanket! So all in all a productive weekend.

Updated Chest

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Cottage in Norway

Cottage in Norway | Home Adore

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Scary Pumpkin Tree

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Halloween OverLoad!

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Fun and Creative Front Porch Halloween

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Item of the Day 9.27,12

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Let's Talk Shoes!

Everyone loves a good pair of shoes! Check out my Pinterest board all about shoes, filled with some great designs like this one:

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Did Someone Say Fashion Week?

Yes in honor of the fall fashion week, I will be posting some of my favorite fashion fines and trends. I love the fall season. Personally my fall wardrobe is soo much better than my summer. The cool weather gets me excited for scarves and boots and jeans! The list goes on and on!

Please check out My Style Pinboard on pinterest! I am constantly adding my favorite trends there!

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Item of the day 9.3.12

RARE VINTAGE HOLOPHANE