Ah, we're still enjoying the last vestiges of snow here, but I'm quite sure it will all be gone by this afternoon. It was beautiful while it lasted and traffic has resumed some semblance of normalcy after Tuesday's debacle. While there was lots of Monday morning quarterbacking going on, I'm just hoping our city and county leaders have learned some things and we can all move forward. I'm still camping out on the all the neighbors helping … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2014
Buffalo Chicken Dip {Super Bowl Perfect!}
January 29, 2014 by · 6 Comments
Wow. Snowmaggeddon - snowpocalypse. Call it what you may, but we are in the deep freeze with a terrible traffic disaster on our hands. I'm sure you've seen it on Facebook if you're friends with any Southerners (especially Atlantans), but hear me when I say -- we were unprepared and unequipped, and many folks are still stranded in their cars. I could do a whole post on this, but I'll spare you. My 18 year old son was 6.5 hours enroute home … [Read more...]
DIY Heart Canvas
January 27, 2014 by · 6 Comments
Well, I caved a little on my "no decorating for Valentine's Day" stance over the weekend. You see, I had a vision. Does that ever happen to you? And my paint brushes were beckoning. And, after all, didn't I say that painting more was on my personal goals list for 2014? So I got a little bit busy. :) I already had everything on hand for this project (yay!) and this Christmas inspiration piece had been tickling my mind for a couple … [Read more...]
I <3 You...
January 24, 2014 by · 3 Comments
T.G.I.F. What. a. week. Parent conferences are not for the faint of heart, I have to say. Maybe someday I can document all the interesting challenges I run across with parents, but for now -- God gives me the weekends to regroup. :) We are in the deep freeze here in the Deep South... and while I know you hardy folks from Northern parts think we are big wimps. when you're used to January temps in the 50's and not the teens it's quite a … [Read more...]
Drop Leaf Side Table Makeover
January 22, 2014 by · 4 Comments
Woo hoo! My first furniture project in a WHILE... so happy to have this cutie pie finished up and ready to share. And I tried something new this time... a two tone look. Ok, this was my first go-round with the Minwax Polyshades so you'll have to let me know what you think... First, let's take a look at this lady before... I scored this lady some time ago and loved her lines and versatility with the drop leaves! And I … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading, Working On, and Loving…
January 20, 2014 by · 5 Comments
Oh, MLK Day to the rescue! Or should I say, to my To Do list's rescue! Once again I have several projects mid-stream and last week was crazy busy finishing up student evaluations and report cards and parent conference prep. So how nice to have an extra day to cross a couple of things off my list and get some new things plugged in to my booth (remember that space? yeah, it's in need...). So I thought today was a great day to share a what … [Read more...]
Freshening Up: The Winter Mantel
January 15, 2014 by · 4 Comments
Whew, my week is busy busy with student evaluations going on, lots of appointments and doings for the family, and trying to finish up a new furniture makeover. Thanks so much for the awesome feedback on my Small Space Project! I'm eyeing the spaces that will be my victims this weekend! Don't forget to send me your own before and after organization projects to share! I've also shared some tips over at Mohawk Homescapes blog on keeping your New … [Read more...]
Let’s Get Organized: The Small Space Project
January 13, 2014 by · 7 Comments
Happy Monday, y'all... hope you're ready to tackle the week ahead! I had an awesome low-key weekend of getting things done, making some plans for projects, and a good bit of reading, too. The hubs was in a deer stand somewhere in South Georgia and the boys were all doing their own things, so I got a little "ahhhhh" time. :) Today I'm rolling out a project I've been contemplating since early Fall. I planned to implement it long before now, … [Read more...]
Gettin’ Personal: My Goals for 2014
January 10, 2014 by · 6 Comments
A few years ago I gave up making New Year's resolutions. I usually struggled to come up with that one thing on which to focus my efforts, and though I'd start off strong (and resolute!), by February it had usually fallen by the wayside. Then I was left with that sense of failure and that well, why bother now? mindset that gets you nowhere. So one January when I was laid up with the flu, in the midst of an ice/snow storm that provided an … [Read more...]
Favorite Squash Casserole
January 8, 2014 by · 3 Comments
Hump Daayy! I have to confess, it still feels like Christmas break around here. Schools were closed yesterday due to the frigid wind chills (Yes, go ahead and make fun!) and a shortage of natural gas in the Atlanta area to heat the schools. Craziness... but it was delightful to be able to watch the entire National Championship Game without worrying about getting up and going to work this morning! Especially since we had to watch until the … [Read more...]
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