Bring on the Snow!

Today my little monkey pal and I went to Trader Joe's to gear up for Blizzard Storm 2012. (I doubt it will be anything special) 

We stocked up on our favorite things and my mom was there and she paid for our cart! She even got me tulips. I heart my mom! 

I pretty much do all my shopping at TJ's now. I mean it's reasonably priced, yummy food and lots of organic options! (and no, Trader Joe's is not paying me to write this)

We love their Turkey Meatballs & TJ's Marinara, Veggies Samosas, Goat Yogurt and Gorgonzola Crackers. And their Strawberry Yogurt O's cereal is killer! I could eat a bowl for every meal! 

There is a whole website dedicated to Trader Joe's. The blog is called What's Good at Trader Joe's.   Lots of great reviews! 

What do you like at Trader Joe's? Any favorites? 

Speaking of favorites, who was your favorite last night at the Academy Awards. I thought Michelle Williams looked so gorgeous! Love that dress! 

I thought it was awesome she went to the awards with her Dawson's Creek pal, Busy Phillips! I secretly was hoping that Katie Holmes would pop out of the crowd and join them! 

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I've Fallen & I Can't Get Up!

Head first into the toy chest.

Urkel in the house!

Bathroom Makeover Is Finished!

So the bathroom is finally finished with all the little touches that make it cozy. I'm not even sure what you would call my decorating style. I find so many styles to be beautiful so I tend to throw quite a few together. I love Country, Vintage, Modern, Eclectic and Shabby Chic. My decorating style is evolving and this bathroom, to me, encompasses all the styles I love. 
But really, anything is a HUGE difference compared to what it used to look like!!!! 

You all remember the before:

And now the after:

I still need a rug and maybe some fun accent towels. And it would be great to paint the trim white, but I just don't know if that is going to happen anytime soon. For now though, I am pleased as punch at the changes!

Hometown Canvas Art

Recently, I took part in a Valentine Exchange with some bloggers. I got matched up with Jennifer over at Finding My Way in Texas.  Jennifer told me that she was from Canada, but was now living in Texas. And she was getting married! So of course I wanted to make her something that symbolized where she is from and where her husband is from. I've seen these made all over the internet, so I thought I would make my own. 

I used vinyl on my Silhouette Cameo machine to create Texas and Ontario. I made sure that when it cut out the State\Province that it would also cut out a heart located where they were from. Once I had the cut outs, I put them on a canvas and painted over them. When they were dry, I pulled off the vinyl and I was finished. 

This was so fun and easy to make and I already have some more of these projects up my sleeve for friends and family. 

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Blog Love!

Our sick hiatus is over!! Poor baby caught a nasty cold with a fever. It was so heartbreaking to see him so miserable. But now we are all so much better and it's time to clean the house. When the whole family has been sick for 3 weeks, not a lot gets done around the ol' casa. I posted on Facebook yesterday that I found a dust bunny that was bigger than the baby!! No lie! It was huge and gross and inspiring me to clean! 
But before I get moving, I wanted to highlight a few of my new favorite blogs. I hope you pop by and say hello!  

• Cassie from Primitive and Proper
• Aimee from It's Overflowing
• Rose from Fragment (Consider Revising)
• April from Blackheart Betty
• Christina from Sweet Lavender Bake Shoppe
• Alicia from La Famille
• Megan from Miss Madison's Charmed Life
• Shannon from Upon a Dream

Anyone got anything exciting besides cleaning going on this weekend? I hope it's a good one! 

V to the alentine's Day!

Country Living

Happy Valentine's Day! 

Little Bit of This and That!

We had a great weekend! And the of course the highlight was meeting Chompu, my cousin's daughter!

Kyle and Kelly have been waiting a looooong time for this sweet precious girl and it was so amazing to see her bouncing on their couch, full of smiles!  Of course now Everett has a life long playmate and a new BFF! Cousin Besties are really the BEST! 

Friday, E had his 9 month check-up and according to the doc, he is the healthiest happiest child she had seen all day. He is almost 22lbs and 28inches tall. Such a big boy, but then again his dad is no small fry, so it makes sense.
We went out for Thai food (our favorite) and E loved it too! That's my boy!

I have to share this recipe that I made to bring over to Kyle & Kelly's house.

Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Mangoes and Cilantro Lime Dressing. 

The Life & Loves of Grumpy's Honeybunch

I sampled it before I brought it over and i thought it was delicious! I love all the colors and pops of flavors! Plus it is uber healthy, so you can eat a ton of it and not feel bad at all! Stop by and say Hi to Shelby and her blog! She is awesome! 

And of course I am thinking of my Grandma Barbara today. She has been gone for two years now, but I think about her often. Last week came the addition of another great-grandchild. 

Little Isla was born to my cousins Chris and Jen! 

7 Great Grandkids now! 

Drew, Levi, "P" (Chompu), Una, Everett, Evan & Isla

We have no plans for Valentine's day. And I'm okay with that. Just hanging out with my boys. That is pretty sweet. 

What does everyone else have going on for Valentine's Day? Anything fun or romantic?