We now are both we just rescued this cute little kitty and we are loving him and I think he thinks we are ok too.
Cat or Dog person?
We now are both we just rescued this cute little kitty and we are loving him and I think he thinks we are ok too.
You Capture: Red
My little guy Will at his first day at preschool. If you knew him well you would know that red is his favorite color.
My favorite red flats, I am a sucker for ruffles!
I am not sure why but my normally blue endless summer hydrangeas turned a redish burgundy this year. This is the first time they have done that. Aren't they beautiful?What did you capture this week?
Socks with sandals should be prohibited...
I am just speechless about the socks and sandal look, but Will likes to pick out his outfits and this is what he put together when we went Back-To-School shopping at the mall. I have always found socks with sandals to be a really bad look, if he lands in the Glamour Don't of the day it isn't my fault he is strong willed and I am trying to allow some independence.
How to make a Magnetic Chalkboard for your refrigerator
I have wanted to turn our fridge into a chalkboard for a while but didn't want to permanently change it nor did I want to spend hundreds of dollars so I created a magnetic chalkboard and you can too.
Supplies:
Magnetic sheeting that you can find at Dick Blick by the foot, I ordered 3 feet for our fridge, so just measure where you would like yours to fit.
Chalkboard Paint from our local hardware.
Paint roller and pan
Chalk
Eraser
First spread out some newspaper and roll out your magnetic sheeting.
Follow the instructions on your paint can. I applied two coats and allowed it to dry for 4 hours in between coats.
Once your chalkboard is completely covered with paint allow it to cure and dry for 3 days. Next stick your magnetic chalkboard to your fridge. Before you use your chalkboard condition it by using the broad side of a piece of chalk and completely cover and then wipe clean with a damp cloth. Finally have some fun and get creative.
Melanie Muir Jewelry
Polymer jewelry artists are masters of
imitative effects and techniques.
Using an ancient technique
to create modern mokume gane jewelry
with polymer is a creative form
mastered by Melanie Muir.
imitative effects and techniques.
Using an ancient technique
to create modern mokume gane jewelry
with polymer is a creative form
mastered by Melanie Muir.
Her work process is inspired
by a 17th century Japanese metal-working
method known as mokume gane.
The English translation means woodgrain metal
and refers to the elaborate patterns which
can be created with the technique.
Working with this laborious and
time-consuming method
involves creating multiple-patterned layers
of polymer sheets stacked together
and a blade is used to slice thin pieces horizontally
from the top to reveal myriad layers
of colors rippling and flowing in every direction.
The artist continues until a
desired pattern is achieved.
by a 17th century Japanese metal-working
method known as mokume gane.
The English translation means woodgrain metal
and refers to the elaborate patterns which
can be created with the technique.
Working with this laborious and
time-consuming method
involves creating multiple-patterned layers
of polymer sheets stacked together
and a blade is used to slice thin pieces horizontally
from the top to reveal myriad layers
of colors rippling and flowing in every direction.
The artist continues until a
desired pattern is achieved.
Melanie's work has a
lacquer-like finish that
adds dimension to her work
and we love that her abstract patterns
seem to resemble the natural textures and
colorations of semi-precious stones.
Let's take a look at some of
our favorite pieces. These bangles
are intriguing.
lacquer-like finish that
adds dimension to her work
and we love that her abstract patterns
seem to resemble the natural textures and
colorations of semi-precious stones.
Let's take a look at some of
our favorite pieces. These bangles
are intriguing.
This necklace is simple yet complex.
And this bracelet has such incredibly vibrant,
attention-demanding colors - one
can't help but take notice of the
astounding explosion of color.
Her colors are vivacious,
and her patterns are
abstract and random.
In all, her jewelry designs
are remarkably satisfying.
This work is inspiring on many levels.
We are inspired by the
time-consuming effort she
devotes to her work.
We are also inspired by
the spectacular results
she achieves.
Enjoy!
Nestle Sparkling Juicy Juice Review & Giveaway
Juicy Juice just introduced Sparkling Fruit Juice and since my son loves soda pop, the mere thought of fizzy juice is very appealing to me! { Shh don't tell him it is juice and NOT soda pop. } Juicy Juice Sparkling Fruit Juice is an all-natural, lightly carbonated drink that provides one serving of fruit. It’s lower in sugar when compared to regular Juicy Juice and tastes great! It is available in Sparkling Apple, Sparkling Berry and Sparkling Orange. I personally liked the Sparkling Berry best but my son liked the Sparkling Orange the best. All three flavors are very tasty and seem like a special treat when drinking. I love that I can offer my son a healthy alternative to soda pop, and feel good about it containing 70% juice and 30% water.
Win it: Would you like to win your very own sample pack of Sparkling Juice? Your sample pack will include three four-packs, one of each of the three new flavors, Sparkling Apple, Sparkling Berry and Sparkling Orange.
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Contest will close on Monday September 20th at 11:59 pm. Once the winner is announced and notified you will have 48 hours to claim your prize otherwise a new winner will be chose. Disclosure: I receive the same sample pack as a part of my product review.
First JOB...
Aside from babysitting my very first J-O-B was a Santa's helper at Jacobson's, sadly it is no longer around in our area.
What was your first job?