Lesson Learned

I'm so frustrated with myself this week. I went to a local thrift store. There was a great wool coat with short sleeves for about seven dollars. I didn't get it because the buttons were tight and so were the sleeves; however when I was at the fabric store the next day I found and bought great new closures, unfortunately when I returned to the thrift store the coat was no were to be found. I should have known better. I'm sure my daughter could have worn it for years if I couldn't figure out how to make it fit me better. Lesson learned. Don't pass up on a great find. So now now I'm on the hunt for fabric...I'll make my own.

Longing to Sew

I've had a huge desire to sew lately. I don't have a sewing area set up in the new house as of yet, but I do have my portable sewing machine with me. I bought some great fabrics sew sew a couple of aprons, knowing they would be fast gratification; however, Halloween costumes have prevailed. I'm half way done on the first one (I have three to four, depending on if my sister still needs help!). Pictures to follow....Happy Sewing!

An Unintentional Break

I'm not sure why I haven't written in so long. When I realized it had been a while, I thought maybe I should start over...and then I waited even longer. Much has been happening...I feel I will be returning soon. Lots of Love.

I Love a Deal!

My soon-to-be eleven year old daughter tried out for wresting yesterday. One of the mothers asked if she was a tomboy. I would have to say no. When she first asked to try out, I thought why? Her father had done quite well-going to nationals and coaching, but that was before she was born. So I asked. She said, "she could beat up the boys without getting in trouble."



So last night I was on a mission to find tight fitting long shorts. I ended up going to the sports store even though I had a ten dollar card I'd received in the mail for Kohls. There just weren't any shorts in her size. So with a package of undershirts on sale for Phoebe and a clearanced black flower pin, I spent a whooping .98cents(on what would have normally cost twenty-two dollars!). I love a deal!!

And it looks great on my hat!!

Are You a Lucky Girl?

I often hear how bad things are right now and I am ever grateful for abundance that has found me anyway. Yes many of us have deleted extras from our lives and made changes, but I think that only shows us what is really important. Don't live your life thinking in lack, because that is what you'll end up with. Always say thank you and be grateful!

I have a book, Life Lessons Learned While Shopping by Amanda Ford. In part, page 56 says: Oh, What a Luck Gal I Am!

If you can answer true to any of the following statements,

you a a fortunate woman with much to be thankful for.

You give your clothes away when you stop liking

them instead of wearing them until they fall apart.

Sometimes while shopping you buy things you hadn't

planned on just because you want them.

You wash your face with a different soap

than on your body.

My point is we are all probably a lot luckier than we think. Life is not as bad as we often make it out to be. Enjoy what you do have!

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Check out this giveaway.It's for a fifty dollar gift certificate for custom made jewelry. I would have a hard time choosing only one design.
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Before and After

I have wanted a 1920's dressing table for a very long time. I got a really good deal on this one and have had it in storage for five years or so. Unfortunately, the mahogany veneer had been painted white. I know the whole shabby chic thing had been going on, and I do like that look; however, it just doesn't seem practical to me with three kids and two cats. Additionally, the surface of the dresser felt like there was sand in the paint.

To make a long story short, I wanted to bring the dressing table in from the garage. It needed painting,(there is no other choice once the veneer has been painted). I thought that black would be more modern. So began the transformation...

It was an incredible transformation. I think it is so much closer to the look it would have originally had, plus the black seems to hide so many of the imperfections. I finally have the old dressing table I've wanted for so long-for $55 and a can of paint. What a deal!

Thank you Charlie for making it beautiful!