“Don't marry the person you think you can live with; marry only the individual you think you can't live without.” ~ Dr. James C. Dobson

Yahoooo! I got a blog award! and I'm passing it on...

I met

Jane

through Etsy.

She made me the cutest aprons that I had intended to give to my nephews but I'm keeping them for my boys as the nephews already have some. (really should do my homework before I buy Christmas presents:) So the nephews are getting a cookbook and my boys will keep the fancy aprons. Works.

Anyhow, I remembered a few days ago that I hadn't left any feedback on Etsy for her so off I went to do so, as she was so awesome, the aprons are really cute and she catered to my every request and need.

She. Is. Amazing!

I found

Her blog

and of course, I had to go take a peek -

she has amazing tutorials from making coffee bag rugs and apron AND (which this is such a totally cool way to acknowledge your readers) she posts tutorials of her readers' creations and how they made them like this oversized tote one of her readers sent her...

She is super creative with her designs, she puts her heart into her creations and her family.

She's been a joy to read.

I found a post back in October that she had given me a blog award and I was thrilled! I've got one other blog award before. So thoughtful!

I kind of feel bad that I didn't notice it back in October so I could of paid it forward back then but at least I noticed it in November of 2010 instead of November of 2011, right?

So here I am, ready to Pay it Forward! With the award I am also supposed to share 7 things about myself.

1. My biggest pet peeve is the correct usage of the word to vs. two vs. too.... eeeeek!

2. I'm a huge fan of thrift stores!

3. We have 4 chickens... in the city.

4. My dream is to one day have a boutique with  refurbished furniture, home decor and all that stuff that makes my heart sing.

5. Disney Movies make me happy.

6. When I fold my towels they all have to be exactly the same and then stacked in my cupboard exactly the same... (as my eye twitches... ha! ha! ha!)

7. I HATE flies. So gross.

and I'm also supposed to pass on the award to a new blog that

I've enjoyed reading and the award goes to....

this gal

I her met briefly before her and her family moved away to start a new adventure. a new life. in the backwoods of central Michigan. 

Her name is Melyssa Williams and she is... well to simply put it -

she's mama to all.

Her and her husband are house parents in a Baptist Children's Home. Her blog is chalked full of witty humor and she has a wonderful way of making you feel like you're not the only one...

 - I'm not the only one that collapses to the floor in tears.

 - I'm not the only one who wants to lock my self in the bathroom and refrain from pulling my hair out.

 - I'm not the only one who says easy peasy. 

I can relate to her as her husband (like mine) knows right at that littlle second before she will turn into the evil "fire-breathing shrew" - that's when he knows she needs a break. Cracks me up. That's usually when Ben will say maybe you should go grocery shopping BY. Your. self. 

Yipee! A moment of peace and quiet! I get to go battle the grocery store, by myself. I'm In!!!!

Anyway,

Her blog

has been such an awesome blog to read and I'm trying to go back in the past posts and catch up with her life... let me just say - she's super entertaining.

So here you are Melyssa...

Thanks Melyssa for stopping by here and leaving sweet and Funny! comments and I feel so blessed to have met you before you moved - you and your family are in my prayers.

Happy Weekend All!

~ Small Dark and Handsome ~

Enjoy William's 1st year of his life...

through pictures.

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Happy Birthday, my boy.

Love you Always Always, William.

~ Mama

~ 2 + 2 = 4 ~

Moi + Antique World Mall = Heaven on Earth

My mom was here this last weekend and we went to an antique store.

It was home decor, vintage and antique. It was called

Antique World Mall,

Inside the store there was a section called the Annex which featured vintage items, painted furniture, antiques and many home decor items.... I was in heaven.

I snapped some pics to share.

I adore burlap  pillows with stenciling on them....

adore.

The color and shape of this grandfather clock is awesome... not quite sure about the foofy face on it,
but love the shape and color!!!

I looked and looked at this thing and wasn't quite sure what it "was used" for, but I

had a few ideas of what I would use it for.

Craft Room to hold supplies

Sewing Room to hold fabric,

it could hold home linens,

or books...

What ideas do you have?

Little Mr. was with us and it was interesting trying to get him to keep his hands to himself!

This bookcase is amazing! It's made out of old doors and
I just love the details and the paint colors they used!



I would say my style is a mixture of coastal, industrial and country.... shabby chic isn't necessarily me and part of what I want in my home... but

sometimes I see things that I think - Wow! Maybe I need to do a room shabby style :) ....
maybe for a little girl... *grin*

::Sigh::

Someday.



I could totally make one like this!! So many ideas everywhere I turned!
I'll have to go back when I don't have a little helper with me.



Are you going to start with any Christmas decorations yet?