Venture Horizon Stackable Oak Mud Bins - 4860-33OA

Venture Horizon Stackable Oak Mud Bins - 4860-33OA Yep, that is what I would choose if I won the giveaway. Because you all know I am organizationally challenged! And it would be really cute in my youngest man sized offsprings bedroom, painted black or cherry red to go with the stripes on his silver wall. I wonder if they are wall mountable...


so, now I am sure you are all asking what giveaway is it this time? WELL...
Maryanne at Domestically speaking is giving away a chance to PICK YOUR PRIZE!
Any thing from the CSN store up to a $45 value. So, click on over and check this one out. But, if you don't enter, then my chances are better... So on second thought, just stay here and admire my beautiful bloggy!


OH, That reminds me I am at 31 followers now, I am doing a giveaway for reaching 50, so just 19 more to go. I think, let me check my math.
 50-31=19
Yep, 19 more, what are you waiting for? Follow me and I will make you... (insert your own label here) you thought I was going to say fishers of men....
Remember, I have 3 man sized offspring and their father...
You may just end up with one of those!

PLEASE READ!!!

My Friend KATIDIDS posted instructions on how not to decorate your house for Christmas. I am not going to spoil the surprise, lets just say it involves a ladder and some very helpful passersby. Check it out, now If you will excuse me I gotta go clean up... I was laughing too hard!!!

Could you help me reconcile this statement please?

MOM, There is NOTHING to eat!

Granted, we are out of milk and fresh vegetables. But NOTHING to eat is a little extreme don't you think, And I didn't even open either of the freezers to show what is in there!!!

Dontcha just love this time of the year?

I DO!!!
Everyone seems to be in the giving mood. Everywhere I turn there is a giveaway of some sort.
Like This one. Dawn at The Feathered Nest has one of those brains that is hardwired to create beauty out of anything she picks up. Just click on her and you will see what I mean.

Cheap "New" wreath

In keeping with my new theme for Christmas decorations this year, I had to remake my wreath, so off came all the Purple flowers and ribbons, And on with the Red, Gold, and Green Santa theme! First up, I made a new bow. I had this ribbon from several years back, and so, it being the right colors, ON WITH IT!
I had thought about making one of those wreaths out of ornaments like I have seen on EVERY blog this season, then I thought, NO! (I have seen it on every blog, that makes my rebellious spirit rise up and scream!)
Now, I have been on a quest to find the right Santa stuff for my tree, and at the Dollar Store, I found these reindeer and more, on sale for $.88 each. With three of them on this wreath, so far I have about $5.00 because I found the red and gold ornaments at the thrift store.
I took some of your advice from the ornament wreath, and hot glued the tops onto the balls, that way they won't fall apart if nudged by one of my man sized offspring...

First, I laid everything out finding my balance. I purposely offset everything. I am usually the one who does symmetrical designs, so this went off the charts of normal for me...

Once I had everything where I wanted it, I just wired it on using my brand new spool of florist wire. I bought it the night before, but had to go hunting for it. I found it, pliers, and strange wire creations in Brystan's room...

Almost done...

Ta Dah! Me likey!!!

Cannyn noticed it when he walked in the door.

Man I love that kid, he always looks around to see what I have done next, then makes sure to stroke my ego before heading to his next thing.

I am linking this baby up too!

Linked to Funky Junk Interiors SNS, click on the button on the sidebar.

Tricia taught me how to link words with blog pages. so, Here goes.
Linked to Between Naps on the Porch

Long Week

Life as a High School Senior is hard!

EWW, What is that smell?

Today was one of those rare sunny days in the PNW, so I took advantage of the weather and ran out on the back deck to spray paint the frames I am using to replace the one Cannyn broke and it's twin...
But, of course, this is after 3:00 in the afternoon. No sooner do I put the second coat on, and the sun went down. With the absence of the sun, all of the sudden it is freezing cold and my paint isn't drying.

So I did what any sane person does, I brought it in the kitchen to dry.

Sorry Family, you know how mommy gets!

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