I FINALLY PASSED MY KIDNEY STONE! Praise the Lord, HALLLELUIA, glory to God in the highest. Thank you for all who prayed for me. I know the Lord moved, literally on behalf of all his people praying. Here’s the short version… The pain started a week ago today. Thursday I was in the hospital. They {…Read More…}
Envelope System Wallet
November 24, 2008 By 14 Comments
For those of you who know me well… you know I am passionate about being debt-free, saving money, and cutting corners in order to be financially free. For about a year and a half our household has been on the envelope system for all our monthly tangible expenses (groceries, clothes, entertainment, dining out, house expenses, {…Read More…}
And the Name Is…
November 18, 2008 By 19 Comments
Well after much laboring over girl names, and reading 25,000 names in a baby name book we have decided that baby girl will now be… Kayla means virtuous, righteous, pure.We love that. This is also a sneak peek at what is going on in her room. We painted the lavender and hideous purple a light {…Read More…}
Just Another Day in Paradise
November 11, 2008 By 10 Comments
So I woke up this morning with an insatiable desire to paint. I know, it is totally odd. I must have started nesting. All of the gals who painted with me last week are shaking their heads as they read this and they are afraid of another email which will beg them to bail me {…Read More…}
Handmade Cloche
November 11, 2008 By 16 Comments
What is a cloche you ask? Cloche (French for bell) may refer to the following:Bell (instrument), especially in music directionsRow cover, a covering for protecting plants from cold temperaturesCloche hat, a close-fitting women’s hat;hat worn by flappers in the 1920sA restaurant’s bell-shaped cover for a plate of food, to retain warmthA dome-shaped clay oven used {…Read More…}
Making Room for Baby Girl
November 10, 2008 By 23 Comments
The baby girl’s room is coming along. I have found a few deals I gotta tell you about. I found this white chandelier on Craigslist for $10. I removed the white fabric from the shades and reupholstered them, added some ribbon, spray painted the lamp pink, added some Christmas garland bling and made a cord {…Read More…}
