Saturday, December 31, 2011

to do in 2012.

1. drink more wine. i've already started this new years resolution. maybe it should be to try quality wine. not cheap, $3.97 wine. when i'm feeling rich i spend $9 on my favorite wine.. 

cupcakevinyard

cupcake wine. yum. we've had the sauvignon blanc and the chardonnay.  yum again.  


2. grow my own veggies/start a garden. here's to hoping it will look like this...

lots of plump tomatoes would be lovely.
a fence full of greens.
perfect. see resolution #1.
diy garden markers.
3. run some 5K's. there are really no photos for that. maybe a photo of my brother because he keeps saying he will sign up for one with me, but never does.


i guess i could add in.. drink less diet coke.. but i always fail. ill just embrace it. 


mottos for 2012.



happy new year.



Friday, December 23, 2011

Thursday, December 22, 2011

my christmas creations.

Christmas cards! DIY: string & paper clips.
"Joy To The World" banner. DIY: string, cardstock & hot glue.
Tree Skirt. DIY: fabric, lots of hot glue and lots of time.
vases, ornaments and wood balls. (Hobby Lobby)
Ta-Da!

merry christmas to my husband.

I'm in love with collages, so I decided to make one for my husband. I thought of everything my husband likes: the Dallas Cowboys, Texas, History and oddly, birds. I searched.. and searched.. and searched for items and this is what I came up with!


My husband loves the "Come and Take it" flag, so that became the center of attention! (and because I couldn't find a flag in a smaller size.) The birds print, Texas heart print and the single gun print I found at StayGoldMedia on etsy. These prints on dictionary paper add so much detail!


Desert print of White Sands, New Mexico, a "Go Cowboys" sign from the game, a black and white photo collage of Big Bend pictures and Texas landmarks and a signed ticket stub and pictures of my husband's favorite Texas country artist.


3 Texas bumper stickers, my old license plate, and a vintage Texaco sign I found at Hobby Lobby, a black and white Big Bend picture from our trip, a giant star from Hobby Lobby and a Dallas Cowboys print.


I think my husband will stare at this all day.

Friday, December 9, 2011

my kind of christmas. (via pinterest)

"Joy to the World" window banner. Easy to make with cardstock, a hole punch and clear string.

Fence or front porch snowflakes.
Materials: Sticks or popsicle sticks, glue & red paint! Maybe a little glitter! (glitter makes everything better.)


Front Porch! If only it snowed this much in Texas!


 Christmas words banner! A little paper, a little glue and a little ribbon. Im thinking I will make this with snowflakes.


Non traditional holiday wreath! I prefer the tradional colors but love the poms. 

Monday, November 28, 2011

some of our home.

Photo collage above our couch.. (old mirror, framed scrap fabric, old candle tray) + 3 mix matched pillows + a lovely pendleton blanket we got for a wedding gift.
Chalkboard menu board. Browse through Martha Stewart Food on a Sunday evening, grocery shop on Monday morning and I have a daily reminder of what I'm "supposed" to cook.

little blue house.

We lived in a tiny 630 square foot apartment for 3 years. After realizing that space was limited and walking up 3 flights of stairs was getting exhuasting, we bought our first house; a little blue house. Oh the ideas that I have! I could not wait to dive into painting, decorating and landscaping. I am constantly wanting to rearrange furniture, paint new pictures and start new projects. I will be posting my home inspirations, my DIY projects and any other lovely thoughts and crazy creative ideas that I have! Enjoy :)