Pinterest becomes a reality

So if you're anything like the other hundred some people wrapped up in the addiction of Pinterest-you'll know exactly where I'm coming from-Pinterest is an amazing outlet for ideas but you have to be able to make those ideas a reality. I've been lucky enough to have a creative husband on my side, and that being said I'm excited to show off some of my favorite ideas...

Kids coat rack added to back entry

Empty frames to display kids artwork in-

Emersyn's I love you because dry erase frame. Also made one for Finn and Joshua.

Growth Ruler to document the kiddos heights on-

 

Wood burned #'s and lines then stained

Rock and Roll Baby!

Okay, I'm sorry but my posts rock! and I miss them! Not in the sense of how much time it takes to post and take pics and blah blah blah but I miss the motivation and reference for outfits! So starting today I"M BACK! Not everyday but a heck of a lot more often! I also remembered I haven't posted any post remodel pics of the bathroom-so I will take some of those while I'm at it -

Although I have become quite the pinterest-aholic, I want pictures to pin from so some of those coming soon too!

Remember When...

  Remember when life was so easy...you knew what was coming next just couldn't answer the when.  So now what? The shiny diamond is on my ring finger, my address includes the capital letters ND,  I have two beautiful children (even got lucky to be blessed with one boy and one girl ). But there still seems to be this dot dot dot ...

    To be honest, I think it's this time of year. I always seem to get this way around the holidays when I miss all my loved ones: Friends and my Family.

Whatever happened to asking for what you want for Christmas? Or birthday-so that you get what you actually want. All I want for Christmas are my two front teeth, okay maybe braces is more realistic...what? Save that for the kids you say, too late to be selfish? Well then-consider this-

   It' s black Friday (technically Thursday night) I no longer work retail so what do I do in the wee hours of the morning? Attempt shopping for...NOTHING AT ALL!  Funny thing is, I think it was more for mere family-in-law tradition that my mother in law, sister in law and myself went out to "view the madness." SERIOUSLY MADNESS!!  We walked into Target and turned around to walk out-I did shop today...online! (with much success) and I don't feel guilty at all about it-other than for those poor souls poured into the retail corporate world. (makes me so glad I cut that cord two years ago, whew!)

   Long story short-cherish what you have even if it's a spare moment to shop for nothing but a chance to strengthen a bond and enjoy the season with all it has-good and bad! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

RL or bust

I felt so Ralph Lauren again in this outfit-since I'm really talking him up at work these days, maybe I should give him a call...anyway LOVE these new boots I found-just wish you could see them in the pic a little better. I'm always up for good riding lesson just because I love to dress for it so if your in the area...let me know! and yes "riding" could mean tractor, race car, whatever good ol' ND has to offer!

More, more, I want more!

I think it's a good thing that I enjoy reading my own blog! Funny I know, but a good thing right? So...I think that means I need to write more often!

As a family we recently took some pictures and I had yet to post any online. I suppose it's about time I got around to it.

Easy Breezy

So I have settled for taking photos when I get home and have my wine poured, about to make dinner and hopefully squeeze in a photo op. I love that it didn't take long for the "kaftan" look to come back in. The fabrics are light, airy and beautiful! So here's my omage to Sex In the City or a trip to Morroco or you get the picture right?!

Oh and never hesitate to "tastefully" throw a little fish net into the equation!

J.Crew on a budget

The biggest compliment I could get from a friend..."you look like you stepped out of a J.Crew magazine." Considering that these days with two kiddos in the mix and husband well into football and hunting season-I find it hard to put as much effort into outfits. I just don't have time. So when we went over to our dear friends house last night for a birthday celebration, and had worked all day- so I just threw on something comfy and yet was complemented with a reference to J.Crew, of course I was ecstatic! Plus I FINALLY got my first pair of TOMS Yea!!