May 13, 2010
There's an Elephant in the Room
If you know me, you know that I love elephants. It makes more sense if you know that I spent 3 years in Africa and a favorite past time was visiting Kruger National Park. Elephants are amazing, majestic animals and the fact that they can make cars move out of their way, just because, well I admire that.
Filed under Check this out!, Fun, Thrift Finds by Deanna
April 2, 2010
A Cupcake Bar
Im getting excited because I finally figured out how I can make so many different cupcakes and frosting's before the big graduation day party, saving me the stress of having to assemble them the day of the party.
February 19, 2010
DIY Recycled Jar Playing Cards Candle Holder
We have a wild game of Nertz with the same 6 friends each month and this month I wanted to make something fun for them to take home with them. This isn't the first candle holder I have made with recycled jars, you can see the others here and here, but this is the first that I have used playing cards on. It took me a few tries to come up with this but eventually I got it worked out. These were a lot of fun to make. Try one for yourself. They make great gifts.
December 30, 2009
The First Snow Fall of the Winter
Here in the Willamette Valley we have to take advantage of every snow fall we have and yesterday we were taken by surprise with about 2 inches. We knew it wouldn't last over night so we got right out there, with the dog of course, and played in the snow. Here are a few photos from our fun last night.
December 22, 2009
Let it Snow
My daughter likes to watch the news at night to see if its going to snow and so far we haven't had a single flake fall from the sky in our area. Last year we were blessed with a couple weeks of amazing snow falls and an ice storm to top it off. But so far this year we haven't been as fortunate. Well we may not have snow but I have this funny video that will hopefully put a smile on your face as it did mine, ok maybe it wasn't just a smile, it flat out made me ROFL( I hate that acronym but it fits today). Over at V and Co. today I was reading about her day yesterday and she posted this video, check it out and enjoy the snow!
Filed under Check this out!, Fun, random by Deanna
September 28, 2009
Seattle Strains Sewing
Last week I told you I was working on two dresses and I really was, really I was, but then my dh planned this trip to Seattle with some friends and so obviously I had to leave the sewing machine behind.
August 6, 2009
Joy the Baker's Rooftop Picnic
Back in June Joy the Baker threw out the idea of getting together for a picnic. Of course I was on board the minute I heard and well I live in Keizer, Oregon, a tiny little place compared to LA and a fair distance away. Does it help that I grew up in Portland? Well anyway, on July 24th she announced that she would be having the picnic on August 23rd on a rooftop in downtown LA and that it was on a first come, first serve basis. I knew I had to get my email in as soon as I could and then it was time to wait to see if I was invited.
Filed under Check this out!, Fun, etsy, food by Deanna
July 7, 2009
San Francisco Bound
Tomorrow morning my family is heading down to San Francisco for a few days of rest and relaxation, which I am sure will turn into a few days of crazy business, but either way it will be nice to get away.
June 26, 2009
Last Thursday on Alberta in PDX
Last night I should have been cleaning my closet and getting ready for the garage sale on Saturday but instead I was enjoying a great meal(at Tin Shed) and fun times with the family on Alberta Street.
