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Lazy Monday.

Lazy Monday.

It was exceptionally difficult to get out of bed this morning. It might have something to do with the fact that i was up working until about 1:30 am... a healthy breakfast though this was my breakfast and lots of coffee should help me fuel up for what is going to be a...

Flower Crowns and a Winner!

Flower Crowns and a Winner!

Hi everyone! How are you? I know it's been over a week since I last blogged, but I have been busy planning an important upcoming event; an event where yours truly will be adorned in a flower crown. The hubs and myself will be acknowledging our upcoming anniversary...

Cool Down with Mango Margaritas.

Cool Down with Mango Margaritas.

We recently returned from a mini vacation in Florida and we loaded up lots of mangoes when we were returning home.  In addition to making smoothies and mango chicken, we recently added mango margarita to the list of what to make using mangoes. some of the...

How to use Red, White, and Blue this Memorial Day Weekend.

How to use Red, White, and Blue this Memorial Day Weekend.

i used a scarf as the tabletop cover, a thrifted blanket, and some red pillows also help to bring in the colors. A portable grill(in blue), white candles, tableware in white and blue, some strawberries, over a week old flowers, Stella glasses,  and this red white...

Repurpose or Recycle: DIY

Repurpose or Recycle: DIY

With a little elbow grease, sander, and some paint, a piece of old furniture can be given new life.  This is what the piece I thrifted looked like before. After lightly sanding, I painted and sealed it. I originally shared this diy here. You can read it...

How to Create an Effective To-Do List.

How to Create an Effective To-Do List.

To maximize my productivity, I had to recently reevaluate my strategies. My first priority was tackling the to do list with things that never seem to get accomplished.How To Create an Effective To-Do ListShorten your list.  I realize I was being unrealistic by...

Happy Mother’s Day: Matters of the Heartq

Happy Mother’s Day: Matters of the Heartq

Before Zion was born, I was told by Doctors that I wouldn't be able to conceive. At the time, I was undergoing a series of tests to diagnose the issue of my severe abdominal pains. I was told I had cysts... Anyway, when I was told that I wouldn't be able to conceive,...

7- Fabulous Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas.

7- Fabulous Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas.

Try as we might to be amongst the early birds, some of us still always succumb to the last minute woes. But fear not! You still have time to get your Mom something special... Books: I have three on my list this year because personally, I love all three, but you can...

Tips for An Inexpensive and Lovely Outdoor Mother’s Day Brunch.

Tips for An Inexpensive and Lovely Outdoor Mother’s Day Brunch.

How are you celebrating Mother's Day? I will undoubtedly be spending time with the boys and since the weather has been so splendid, it will probably be spent outdoors. Here is a wonderful and inexpensive way to have a light brunch and some outdoor fun with things you...

Home Depot Patio Style Challenge Reveal!

Home Depot Patio Style Challenge Reveal!

We've been enjoying the space for weeks and today the reveal is finally live over at the Home Depot blog where you'll see before shots and get details on the process. But let's take a peek at some more after pics. Click images for larger view. the hubby made that...

Organization with Drawer Labels.

Organization with Drawer Labels.

About a month or so ago, i decided to add labels to Zion's dressers so he could put away his clothes appropriately. Folding and sorting laundry are my least favorite things to do and it seems as if I do them all. the. time. I had to come up with a way to lessen the...

Welcome a Cure Mat Winner!

Welcome a Cure Mat Winner!

The lucky winner of the Welcome A Cure Mat giveaway(using random.org) is Angela Snoozy! Thank you to everyone who participated and supported such a great cause. Angela, I will be contacting you shortly! xx

Painted Pocket Door: Before and After

Painted Pocket Door: Before and After

Hi everyone! We are covered under ice, schools are out, so how do I cope, I paint of course! Ideally, I would prefer to be working on the patio style challenge, but since that can't happen, I set my sights on the pocket door in the kitchen. We have a couple of them in...

Welcome a Cure Pink Ribbon Mat Giveaway from Carpet One.

Welcome a Cure Pink Ribbon Mat Giveaway from Carpet One.

I am thrilled to be able to spread the word about these beautiful welcome a cure pink ribbon mats from Carpet One.  Today is World Cancer Day and is dedicated to raising awareness of cancer and encouraging its prevention. For the past decade, Carpet One Floor &...

Feng Shui and The Front Entrance.

Feng Shui and The Front Entrance.

      If you've been a long time reader of this blog, then you know about my love affair with Feng Shui.  Back in 2013, I wrote a couple of Feng Shui laden posts(sort of a series) and this post could be considered as an installment to that series. In Feng Shui, how we...