Been away 4 sooo long....

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So I have not posted here in months and I really have been meaning to, but I have been crazy busy.  I am trying to incorporate everything for myself and my family and therefore I had to neglect something, which is my blog.
Let me tell you some of the projects that I am currently working on:

1. My daughters bedroom (maybe this is my only project at the time because this is all I have been focusing on).
2. A flip-top desk for my daughter ( I have started this, but of course I have gotten sidetracked :-p)

My daughter's room is under construction and it is pretty bad.  I have decided on the paint colors and the trim and the window coverings, but to get it all together takes time, especially when you aren't a stay at home mom.
I will put up pictures of my progress soon, but I wanted you guys to have a look at some of the things I have planned for it.

This is my first try at a mood board, it kinda sucks, but I will get better at it.  I created it in Fireworks.

 The chandelier is $159 at Lowe's, now that is way out of my budget, so of course I hit the thrift store.  Now let me tell you about this thrift store, I think it is a bit pricey, but they always have great furniture.  Mondays is 25% off for everybody and Thursday is 25% off for VIP customers. So I went yesterday, which was Thursday and I found so many things, but I had to stay focused. 
Here are my deals, not all of them are from the thrift store:

1. I found a gold chandelier for $14.99 and with the discount it was $11.24, can we say deal steal!!!!  All I have to do now is get some crystals from Micheal's with a coupon and some white spray paint and that will be done.
2.    I also found a wooden cutlery holder (I guess that is what is called) for $1.91 and with the discount it was $1.43.  
3. The crates I got from Michael s for a huge discount because I had 50% off coupons so I made everybody that was with my purchase one...lol, I have gotta get my deals anyway possible.
4. The headboard, which I redid a while ago, was from her crib, so that part was free. As for the fabric, I got that from Jo Ann's and I also used a coupon.  The rosette trim was from Hobby Lobby and I used the 40% off coupon.
5.  The mirror was free from the free-cycle and I also got the dresser from the same free-cycler.
6. The desk is what I am still in the process of making, although yesterday at the thrift store there were so many desks I was tempted to buy one, but I paid a lot for the wood and accessories, so I continue to use the one I am building.
7. Her boxspring will become her frame.  I will screw the wood legs into the box spring and cover her box spring so that it will always look nice.  I about $24 for those, because I needed eight.  I haven't figured out if I will just cover it with a fitted sheet or actually reupholster it.  For the tutorial check out this site: Momma Rake,she did a fantastic job!!!!
8. I want to make cornices for her window, closet (since I will be taking the door off and putting a curtain there),and I want a small one above her bed to hang drapes from so she can think she is a princess.  Here are few DIY cornices via Pinterest:
1. Domestic Adventures - see gives great pictures of all steps.
2. Tommy & Ellie - I love the nail trim.
3. The Hunted Interior - I love what she did with a drop cloth.

So I know this was a long post, but I had to give you a big update of whats been going on with my creative side until then SMOOCHES!!!!

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My CRUSH is revealed....

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Good Morning, Good Morning, Good Morning.

This is such a busy week for me, see thanks to the wonderful company I work for, I am able to work from home twice a week, which kinda allows me to slow down a bit. This is the week where I work from home on Monday and Friday, which means that Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday I have to go into the office. This means that my schedule has got to be tight. Since this was the case I planned my dinners for the week on Monday/Tuesday. Last night we had Sloppy Joes, OMG they were the best!!!

Now remember my first post I spoke about a CRUSH (I promise the CRUSH and the food will link togetha), well my CRUSH is on a woman, yes I said a woman. The reason that I have this CRUSH is because she can thrown down in the kitchen or shall I say at the ranch. When I watch her on food network I think I can actually taste her food. So without further or due my CRUSH is the The Pioneer Woman. I mean this woman is the best!!!

So I picked two recipes (Sloppy Joes & Chicken Florentine) from her list for this week, hoping that one will last at least two night (pretty please let it last :-)).

Ok so back to what I made last night, Sloppy Joes, now I used to hate these as a child, I think it was because of the name, but my husband recently brought that name up so hey why not make him happy and take him back to his childhood memories. Also, if Pioneer Woman (Ree Drummond) made them, then I knew she would make me want them. So I followed her directions to a tee, she calls them Hearty, Drippy, Wonderful Sloppy Joes. These we the best Sloppy Joes that I had every tasted. Here are a few pictures(remember I am using my camera phone, and it sucks, please bear with me until I can afford to get a new camera, and then learn how to take photos so they are appealing...hahahahaha).

The buns are getting a suntan, they may be a little too tanned...

This was the meat, it don't look good from the picture, but it sure did smell good!

I don't have a pretty plate cause we use paper plates and I was rushing out to go bike riding. I promise I will get better...lol. Tomorrow I will discuss a big project that I am working on. See ya then!

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Welcome To My Blabbering....

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First of all let me say that this is a great accomplishment for me.  I have loved blogs for years and am following my favorite picks, but I have been so busy that I just couldn't create a blog of my own.  Well guys here it is!!!  I am ready to have you enter into my world of ciaos.  I have so many things I want to share with you, but I will ease you into my floating brain.  Later on today, I will post about a CRUSH that I have and I just can't wait.  I will also share some pictures of a project that I am currently undertaking and let me say that I am so proud of myself.
The other problem that I have is that I always forget to take pictures during my projects and processes. Can someone suggest a good camera, because at this time I am taking pictures with my phone so you can just imagine how they will look.

Anyways, thank for checking me out, see ya soon!!!!
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