Story People

Good morning and happy Saturday to ya!!

Are you familiar with Story People? I get the story of the day emailed to me and just spent some time reading through them from this past week. It's fun. I have one in my home office from my momma that I love. I'm pretty sure it was either a birthday gift or a graduation gift. Anyway, they have some wonderfully themed prints that are appropriate for social workers so I wanted to share!! I'd really like to get one for my work office, I just have to decide which one! (You can click on the image for more info.)

"If you hold on to the handle, she said, it's easier to maintain the illusion of control. But it's more fun if you just let the wind carry you." 

"I don't think of it as working for world peace, he said. I think of it as just trying to get along in a really big strange family." 

"Deciding everything is falling into place perfectly as long as you don't get too picky about what you mean by place. Or perfectly."

These are a few of my other favorites: 1, 2, 3

What are your thoughts?

Oh btw, happy social worker month!! :)

Shopping Trip!

Husband was away for an Army weekend so Saturday I took care of some errands! After a yummy breakfast with the in laws I went to the mall. I had a return to make and intended to simply explore the other stores. ;)

Instead I came home with a couple of bags..

1. Fresh Sugar Passion Tinted Lip Treatment - this had been on my wish list for sometime. It does not disappoint! And you know I'm a self-proclaimed lip junkie!
2. Nars Blush: Orgasm - I was just about out of this! Btw it really is worth all the hype! A beautiful color that is known to look great on all skin tones and still looks great at the end of the day!
3. Chambray Shirt - I picked up a chambray shirt at Target (worn here- sold out online), but sadly it's just not the right fit. I like it ok with my trouser jeans, but somehow it's just off. I think my torso is too long or something! This one is darker (in case that was the problem) and it's longer in length!
4. Yellow Belt - I've been on the hunt! Love the price (compared to this look-a-like)! Sold out in yellow online, but check your Old Navy store!
5. Bath & Body Works Wallflowers - these are on special 4 for $20! I purchased White Palm, Spring, Lilac Blossom, and Sunrise Lagoon! I picked White Palm to try first as it's pretty neutral and not too spring-y. I'm saving Lilac Blossom for the bedroom when our current one runs out! It's lovely!

Did you make any purchases this weekend?

Social Work Crafting Pt. 1

Whew...it's been a while since I've posted.  I was just running errands with my husband and suddenly wanted to post!  So what have I been up to? A lot....but let me save you from all of the boring stuff and tell you that I have been a crafting fool!  It's something about winter time that brings it out and it's more than the lack of outdoor activities. I think I'm going to spread out my crafting endeavours throughout several posts.  Here was my first one this fall.  It's non other than an Alabama themed wreath!  And btw, it has to be lucky since Bama just won their 14th National Championship (ok I'm done)!

Here is the final product.  I swear it's on my door, but I can never get the light right when I take a picture of it on the door. It is the easiest project and can really spruce up your front door. It is also a cheaper option than buying a cute wreath.  Don't forget to check for fabric deals at your local craft store and print your online coupons :)

I start with the wire wreath.  They have several sizes and I picked the one that would look best for our home.  The wreaths are about $3.

Then I picked out 6 fabrics, 2 being tulle (red and white).  You can pick out however many work with your vision of the project.

 Then I cut the strips of fabric 5 1/5 inches by 2 1/2 inches . I use chalk and a measuring tape to accomplish this part of the project.

I fold the fabric long ways (or hotdog style!) so only the pretty sides are seen.

 

Thread the fabric under the wire

Tie the fabric in a knot

Pull tight and fluff out the fabric

Continue this way until the wire is covered.  

Hope y'all will enjoy this tutorial.  Let me know if you decide to try it!  I know this crafting-talk deviates from our typical posts, but I thought it would be ok to share some of my "loves" with the blog :) 

Happy Sunday!

Fall Home Decor

In between watching 9/11 footage and football I decorated my apartment for fall! I needed something positive to brighten my mood a little bit! :) While I'm saving the witches and skeletons for a few more weeks, I love seeing my fall decorations!

To get you in the spirit, some new and old fall favorites! Aren't the napkins (#5) wonderful??

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Honeysuckle Home

Part 3 -Just in case you feel inspired to incorporate honeysuckle in your home? This was the most challenging and likely the most unrealistic! I do much better with clothes and accessories, but needed a 5th day for the series! Voila!

1. Cherry Blossoms Quilt

2. Harper Sangria 2'x3' rug

3. Paisley Pillow Cover

4. Snille Visitor Chair

5. Pink Loofah

6. Lasting Color Bath Towels

7. Fiori Coral 20" Pillow

8. Ceramic Melon Knob 

9. Pomegranate Lemonade Candle