I wasn't going to go to garage sales this morning. I told myself, "I'm was too exhausted".I checked the ads last night and there weren't many out there. Good, case closed.So when my daughter's alarm went off at six o'clock, why did I check the craigslist ads? Simply put, because garage sales are addictive. If you don't go, you lie in bed wondering what you missed, so you might as well get up anyway. Well I'm glad I did because I found some goodies. I was the first person at a sale, and I got all ... VIEW POST
Look what I got!
Gracie’s Story
I wasn't always a dog lover. Anyone who knows me now will find that hard to believe. Growing up, all we had was a cat. Now I didn't dislike dogs, I just didn't like walking into someone's home and being jumped on, having my legs clawed up and getting showered in slobber. Plus there's the fact that I'm allergic to them. When I married my husband he wanted a dog. I told him no way. I had lots of excuses: my allergies, the jumping, not enough room, the slobber. So for years we just had ... VIEW POST
Garage sale grief
Last Thursday through Saturday, I had a garage sale. It's a lot more fun going to them then it is having them. First of all, in Kansas you never know when to have a sale. Is it going to be freezing in in May? Or will you roast in September? I, it turns out, roasted on Thursday, endured torrential rain on Friday, and then had a pretty day Saturday. I must say I'm pretty proud of myself for setting up and running the sale while my hubby was out of town. I did encounter some odd ducks ... VIEW POST
Please remember to vote for my sucky basement!!!
Ok guys, I really need your votes for the next five days (until 9/14).I entered the contest below for a chance for Mandi, the owner of Vintage Revivals, to come make over my boring beige basement.All you need to do is click on the banner below. Once there, scroll to the bottom where you will see all 140 entries.I am number 125.You will see my name and right below it, it will say vote. Click that and you're done. Easy peasy.If you want to see what I entered just click on my name. I'm warning you, ... VIEW POST
Time marches on….right across your face
I'm starting to look old. Maybe I'm not starting to, maybe I have been and no one has told me. Because really, who's going to tell you? Not your friends because they want to remain your friend. Not your coworkers because they have to continue working with you. Definitely not your husband because even said lovingly it's a sure fire way to be in the dog house for a long time. I know I'm vain to even be talking about this but things are definitely going down hill fast. I'm hollowing out under ... VIEW POST
Boring Beige Basement
Hi Everybody! I want to introduce you to my best friend Mandi.Well I guess she's not actually my bestfriend per se, and I guess er, friend might be pushing it a bit seeing how I've never um, technically met her. I really, really, want to though, and we could be best friends -- you never know. Mandi's was the first DIY blog I ever read. I saw her on the Nate Show, and I was hooked. She is a DIY legend! Mandi is giving away an Epic Room Makeover, so I entered and I really, really want to win. Sept ... VIEW POST
A good night’s sleep
A couple of months ago we purchased a giant, super comfy sectional for our basement. It is seriously comfortable. One of my daughter's friends comes over just to sit on this couch. My husband and I have a queen size-bed. Stay with me here...this will all come together I promise. In this bed sleeps the two of us, Charlie, Gracie, Lulu, and sometimes Kitten (we will discuss the reason for Kitten's name another day). That is too many bodies! My hubby and I sleep in little ... VIEW POST