Wednesday, April 28, 2010
My Review of Santorini Mosaic Coffee Table
Originally submitted at Cost Plus World Market
Taking a note from the gorgeous mosaic designs of Greece, our shimmering, jade-shaded, glass- tiled Santorini Mosaic Coffee Table has classical decorating appeal. One of our most versatile finds, our Santorini Mosaic Table is pretty enough to be an eye-catching accent indoors, sturdy enough to be a...
Beautiful Table for Deck or Patio
By Jen from Raleigh, NC on 4/27/2010
Pros: Good Quality, Attractive Design, Good Height
Best Uses: Accent Piece
Describe Yourself: Budget Shopper
Primary use: Personal
Perfect for a patio or deck! Not too big - we really like the coffee-table size, and it leaves us with room for 4 or 5 chairs around it. Beautiful center-piece.
(legalese)
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
My Review of Casteneda Sangria
Originally submitted at Cost Plus World Market
A longtime customer favorite, authentic Spanish Castaneda Sangria is back just in time for springtime sipping. Bursting with the sun drenched flavors of a hot Spanish summer, this Sangria is a refreshing blend of red wine, citrus fruit flavors, and a special spice reminiscent of the traditional win...
Yum!!!
By Jen from Raleigh, NC on 4/27/2010
Pros: Good Value, Easy To Prepare, Flavorful
Best Uses: Entertaining
Describe Yourself: Busy Mom
Takes all the work out of Sangria - chill it, pour it in a pitcher, drop some fruit in, and serve. Great for entertaining!
(legalese)
Beginning of the Deck Makeover
Our back deck is pitiful. It's just ragged and has nothing but a grill on it. Today I started thinking we need to do something with it. So I found a picture on www.diyideas.com site. I love it, but the husband thinks it's a bit too much.
First I went to Target and bought at cheap tan gazebo to go over the deck and gazebo lights for it. Then I wandered over to World Market and found this table. It's gorgeous. Next I'm going to have to find decent seating, but I'm not real worried about it - when it's right I'll find the right seating.
I'm so excited! The back deck is starting to feel like a real room. I also plan to add some curtains to the gazebo eventually. We'll probably stick to a blue/green theme - nice and light and kinda tropical. Maybe by the end of the summer it will be perfect!
First I went to Target and bought at cheap tan gazebo to go over the deck and gazebo lights for it. Then I wandered over to World Market and found this table. It's gorgeous. Next I'm going to have to find decent seating, but I'm not real worried about it - when it's right I'll find the right seating.
I'm so excited! The back deck is starting to feel like a real room. I also plan to add some curtains to the gazebo eventually. We'll probably stick to a blue/green theme - nice and light and kinda tropical. Maybe by the end of the summer it will be perfect!
Friday, April 23, 2010
Does Cleaning the Bathroom Count as Creativity?
I think it should. Especially since it took 2 days. I've been avoiding cleaning the master bathroom and the boys' bathroom for at least a month. The guest bathroom gets a decent cleaning each week because that's what other people see. (yes I'm one of "those" people - feel free to make a disgusted face at the computer now)
So finally I had to do it - even the lady bugs that live in our bathroom have either died or left. And as they say in the movie Office Space "That's my only real motivation is not to be hassled, that, and the fear of losing my job. But you know, Bob, that will only make someone work just hard enough not to get fired." - and I'm in serious danger of being fired. By me - not the husband since somehow he seems to be immune to disgustingness. Yuck. But 48 hours and a chemical-induced headache later (what do you mean I can't mix bleach, comet and scrubbing bubbles?), the master bathroom is shining.
Maybe next month I'll tackle the boys' bathroom.... or not...
BTW - if you've been living under a rock (or in a Y2K bunker) and haven't seen Office Space, it's a must-see for those of us with a teenage boy sense of humor and an office job. "Excuse me I believe you have my stapler..."
So finally I had to do it - even the lady bugs that live in our bathroom have either died or left. And as they say in the movie Office Space "That's my only real motivation is not to be hassled, that, and the fear of losing my job. But you know, Bob, that will only make someone work just hard enough not to get fired." - and I'm in serious danger of being fired. By me - not the husband since somehow he seems to be immune to disgustingness. Yuck. But 48 hours and a chemical-induced headache later (what do you mean I can't mix bleach, comet and scrubbing bubbles?), the master bathroom is shining.
Maybe next month I'll tackle the boys' bathroom.... or not...
BTW - if you've been living under a rock (or in a Y2K bunker) and haven't seen Office Space, it's a must-see for those of us with a teenage boy sense of humor and an office job. "Excuse me I believe you have my stapler..."
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Days 2 & 3
Yesterday and today have been filled with more knitting time. As I knit, I think, and all this thinking is a good thing. I know I'm spread too thin. And I know I try too hard to make everyone happy. My husband says "I'm only one man", and the truth is that I'm only one woman. I'm a lot of things to a lot of people, but I'm still just one. "I can do everything through him who gives me strength" Philippians 4:13 really appears to be my life verse. I hope in all this doing, I'm not missing out on the relationships I should be building - especially my relationship with Christ. Our campus pastor Chris spoke today about God hating religion, and it really got me thinking - I am involved in multiple ministries, but am I missing out on my relationship with Christ? Is all this running around and serving taking me away from my genuine quiet time with him?
It's a lot to think about. One of my goals is to 'live out loud' - just be me and the best me I can be. It sounds like a simple goal, but I've found it's not so simple. There are so many outside influences that push me into a box (different boxes in different situations, but a box none the less). I pray that one day I can let go of all those outside influences and just hear God telling me how to best be me.
It's a lot to think about. One of my goals is to 'live out loud' - just be me and the best me I can be. It sounds like a simple goal, but I've found it's not so simple. There are so many outside influences that push me into a box (different boxes in different situations, but a box none the less). I pray that one day I can let go of all those outside influences and just hear God telling me how to best be me.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
30 Days of Creativity
(I tried to post this yesterday, but it didn't work)
I've been hearing a lot lately about people committing 100 days or a year to doing something creative everyday. I'm not sure I could do 100 days, but I should be able to do it for 30! And who knows? Perhaps this will grow into 100 days.
So here's day one - I cast on a mystery project. (it's a gift for someone I know, so I'm keeping it a secret).
I've been hearing a lot lately about people committing 100 days or a year to doing something creative everyday. I'm not sure I could do 100 days, but I should be able to do it for 30! And who knows? Perhaps this will grow into 100 days.
So here's day one - I cast on a mystery project. (it's a gift for someone I know, so I'm keeping it a secret).
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
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