how to paint wicker

http://projectqueen.org/category/painting-wicker-furniture

kitchen table redo

http://mycreativepink.blogspot.com/2011/08/25-oak-table-turned-beautiful.html

painting a kitchen table

How to paint laminate (furniture)

http://marthastacey.wordpress.com/2011/06/23/painting-laminate-furniture/

how to paint upholstery....yes...

http://www.hypheninteriors.com/2011/03/painted-upholstery-process-revealed.html

blogging with Picasa

http://sassysanctuary.blogspot.com/2011/06/web-albums-and-scheduling.html

Fabric covered canvas ...wall art

http://honeywerehome.blogspot.com/2011/02/fabric-canvas-wall-art.html

Outdoor inspiration

I love the pergola and the steps

I love the greenary, hanging flowers and the symetry

love the lampost idea..hmmmm......

our deck will go all the way to the fence (i hope) but i like this fence and the potted plants (easier to move) hmmm....(that is me thinking)

Living Room and Entry - BEFORE

(yes that is the cutest puppy)

(too much brown...something is just missing)

Lately

Its been a while so here comes a quick update.
I was feeling drab with decor in our house and wanted to spruce things up a bit. i put some posts out in the blog world and got a bite. Stephanie with cre8tivedesigns is helping me out and have already done so much! I promise pictures to come :)
I rearranged some furniture i already had for the foyer a nd love it!
bought a painting "on clearance" for the living room and couldnt be happier. And got a sofa table off craigslist and its perfect!!

Couponing - my new addiction. I have only been into the store and used coupons twice since i started researching and collecting about a month ago. I plan stuff/trips to the stores every week but something might come up or i am too tired. I will get the hang of it eventually!
It is very addicting and kinda peaceful finding deals and even thought i might not follow through....i feel very good about my attemps (LOL).

Madden update: wow, my little boy is 110% BOY! He is pretending with good guys and bad guys, starting to play more independently, being very silly, pretends he is buzz lightyear or a puppy dog (too cute). He is doing great at potty training, with the exceptions of going in the car on the way home from daycare.
He is at a stage where he is testing me and seeing far he can go. for example, whining to see if i will give in. I am doing my best to be strong and firm and so far (with a little advice) it is working...i want to raise a respectful child, not one that thinks he can walk all over me or anyone else. He is an awesome kid and little person and I so lucky to be his momma.

ok, thats all for now.

FREE silhouette GIVEAWAY...

check out a bowl full of lemons!
http://abowlfulloflemons.blogspot.com/2011/05/may-silhouette-giveaway.html?showComment=1305723046644#c1649043228342488874

Mosaic...awesome decor for cheap!

check out her site!
http://www.remodelaholic.com/2010/03/pieces-of-you-mosaic-pottery-barn.html

digital scrapbooking

http://everydayisasupersaturday.blogspot.com/search/label/Digital%20Scrapbooking%20Tutorials
Banner Woman
CG Essentials
Cottage Arts
Design With Renee
Digital Scrapbook Place
Digital Scrapbooking Tutorials
Hummies World
Kim Lizzy
Misty Cato Designs
Mommy Scraps
My Janee
Pages Of The Heart
Photoshop Elements Tips
Pickle Berry Pop
Purple Flowers
Scrap Girls
Scrap Outside The Box
Scrapbook Bytes
Scrapbook Bytes (designing)
Scrapbook Elements
Scrapbook Graphics
Scrappers Guide
Scrappers Guide
Two Peas In A Bucket Tutorials
Web Work Site
Web Work Site
Witty Living

Wordle..

http://everydayisasupersaturday.blogspot.com/2008/09/how-to-make-wordle.html

Design your own blog button for iphone/ipod/ipad..

http://www.misscraftypants.com/2011/04/make-custom-blog-link-icon-for.html

I'm going to try...

FIRST: making a bow for my wreath! I am starting out with a twig wreat and will go from there. I want something I can use all year and just change the ribbon or what nots, but this will be a first. (oh, I have never made a bow other than the ones on my tennis shoes) SECOND: I will try rosettes! they seem really cute and easy, i might can put them on my wreath.....who knows!!

Car Organization...

http://www.brownpaper--packages.com/2011/03/place-for-everythingwith-i-am-momma.html

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

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Madden update:

He is amazing. I absolutely love spending time with him (our little family). The "terrible twos" are in full swing and he is constantly not listening, defying myself or his father, running (especially in a store which cause mass choas). But man, when he wispers "I lub you mommy" it melts my heart and everything is wonderful again. He absolutely loves Toy Story, backyardigans, Curious George,Diego (yes, he loves TV - Sorry Child Dev. Specialist). He also cant get enough outside, whether its just sitting on the porch, enjoying a popsicle, playing in his new treehouse (pics to come), or running (our mini forrest gump)
He loves music and singing.......OH and the BIGGY....we are on our way to being fully potty trained!!
We tried a time or two and gave up..then went full force during Mardi Gras...few accidents here and there but he even makes "snakes" on the potty. Hey, i heard that was the hardest for little boys so I will let him call it whatever he wants as long as it is in the potty and I dont have to clean it up (GROSS).
our next step will be bedtime with no accidents but I am not rushing.
I guess that is all for now...in the words of Madden, "Peace Out!"

Projects and things i want to do....(around the house)

These are just to organize my brain and to share whith whomever wants to know!
(these are in no particular order)

- organize/label madden's baby clothes
- organize laundry room (better)
- organize spare room (its a mess) - cozy sleeping area, craft supplies/crafting area, wrapping paper and other stuff.
- entry way and entry closet need to be better functioning
- add more mulch in flower beds
- organize pics
- organize bills, paper clutter all by the computer area, house info and HOME BINDER
- play with picasa (collages, headers, etc.)

Hope this entices you to write your projects or things you want to do...an unclutterd mind is such a great feeling!

RoUtInE

I have a word version but honestly cant remember where i saved it (hence the need to get better organized) LOL

WEEK ONE: Living - dining - entry (pick up, dust, sweep, mop, rearrange, table and chairs and comp area, etc.)

WEEK TWO: Kitchen - Pantry - fridge (clean and wipe out, toss, clean counters, put items on list that we are low on, wipe out appliance, etc.)

WEEK THREE: Bedrooms and Closets (dust, toss old clothes/toys, straighten drawers and closets, sweep, mop, nightstands)

WEEK FOUR: Bathrooms and Laundry room (wipe counters, sinks, toilets, showers, mop floor, clean w/d, etc.)

Mornings: make bed, fold a load of clothes, stuff for dinner, pick up for 10 min

Evenings: wash load clothes, dishes

This all stems from the FLYLADY (www.flylady.com) she is amazing ....but above are a few tweaks i made!

WEEKENDS: we change sheets ever weekend due to allergies**