You know how you look at something in a magazine and you just say "wow! that would be perfect for me!" Well, this is it. This is my dream work/craft room. It is really a sewing room - but, it could be for scrapbooking and all other forms of crafting. You have to click on the picture above to see all the before and after pictures on this lady's family room makeover. It's just divine. Sigh.
So we had our Disney party today with the "R" family cause we are getting all pumped up about our trip. I am not going to tell you how far away it is because that too will seem crazy. We are crazy. No doubt. We celebrated with a Pop Century Tye-Dyed Cheesecake. It was a funky cake. I wasn't hugely impressed with the taste, the cake seemed too dry. I made us new countdown calendars and keyring reminders. Let the fun begin.
Just thinking aloud here, well . . . typing my thoughts. Yesterday we visited two malls - they were so packed with people it felt like Christmas. The restaurants had lines, the stores were amazingly full and people were spending . . . is the economy really hurting? Really? Then, a couple of days ago, our college class cabin was broken into - it's a small house on the church property, labeled "The Cabin" of NMFBC. Someone came in and stole the few things we had, an X-Box game, TV, VCR, couches, lamps, chairs, washing machine and dryer, all the snacks and drinks and paper goods. We are sad of course, it seemed strange this morning in Sunday School without our lights or comfortable seating. (Bathroom had no mirror or TP.) Hopefully the desperate persons that did this thing will get what they need out of the items. It just makes you want to stop . . . and reflect on the world . . . and its need of the only real help, the Savior.
I don't know if this will make an impact on Washington or not. It is a wonderful attempt though. I plan to purchase a big pack of red envelopes and send them on March 31. It is so devastating how our new president is determined to rid the world - not just the US - and at the taxpayer's expense - of unborn babies. Sweet, tiny, precious babies. I don't understand it, can't comprehend it. Something so defenseless - given no chance. I have family members, I am an individual - that would welcome adoption. I'd rather my tax money was used to support good adoptions . . . click on the red envelope above to get more information. Make a statement with me.
Our dance studio is seeing our young teachers marrying off quickly. They are so happy and we are happy for them - as long as they stick around! :) We celebrated another upcoming marriage with a shower and just look at this beautiful tiered cupcake treat that was put together by one of the moms at the studio. Isn't it stunning? She actually figured out how to make the tiers wrapping paper around the separators . . . amazing and YUMMY!! Makes me want to bake . . . 
She picked this gorgeous color. We had great fun painting her 2 toned blue walls into one tone of Shenandoah Valley by Glidden. 
She has a stained chair rail going around her eat in area and it was light blue on the top and darker blue on the bottom - now it is a calming happy green. We brightened the room by putting up white sailcloth balloon shades with ties - the colors work so well with her new countertop, stone backsplash and tile floor. Just beautiful. We were a little happy with ourselves because we accomplished the entire project while our hubbies went to an overnight convention. We had some serious help from her parents - they delivered great food to the hungry workers and lots of moral support. What a blessing to have friends to share work, play and good times. (Another Lucy scheme with a happy ending . . . luv ya Steph!)
This looks like a good 'un. Spend $21.50 and get this free. Not quite as nice as the set they are giving away up north at Younkers (as told to me by a friendly blog visitor) - but still good!! So go to Belk and get yours.
Ring boxes. There are only two in my possession - but, I love them better than a blue Tiffany box. Dating them is a bit difficult, but I think my ring boxes are from the 1920's or 1930's. They are such sweet little plastic boxes. Can you imagine the memories these things carried for someone? Perfect to pull out for Valentine's Day.
I am working on a consignment sale - putting stuff in piles and working through piles. I found a book with this illustration. Isn't it sweet? If any of you artsy types make this into something - please share the results. I love artsy people! Speaking of artsy people, Ruth and my dd are up to something. They had a 5 hour sewing class this week and it is top secret whatever they are doing. Yes, my interest is piqued.
-Photo by Getty Images-She is a gorgeous doll. And it is a beautiful thing to honor the girls and give the public an opportunity to buy Laylie at this special price. It is a very positive thing.
