September the March

Head on over!

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:05:00 +0000

Come visit me over at ALittleJunkinmyTrunk.blogspot.com that is where I'm blogging now. I will still talk about my recovery from my closed head injury, and the craziness that it causes.....but now that I have a J-O-B blogging for Goodwill, I think 3 blogs is causing the crazies....

Case in point. I think that since my birthday is in October, January really is October. For example....you turn another year older on your birthday right? right....okay so that is the beginning of a new year, so that would mean that for me January is really October. Do you see the problem? Good. Know how to fix the problem? Neither does anyone else.
I personally think that everyone should turn one year older on January 1 and then it would all be cleared up for me!
Done.

So what month is it again?

Find me here!

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:18:00 +0000

Big changes are coming!! Find me blogging at ALittleJunkinmyTrunk.blogspot.com , I'm thinking about combining blogs. I started this blog to deal with my broken brain....but since it's working so much better I would rather blog about thrifting!! So come on over and see what junk has landed in my trunk! Bookmark me!

Snow Throwing ...not Snow Blowing

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:10:00 +0000

I love my new snow thrower...don't tell anyone!

Aunt Peaches

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:06:00 +0000

Do you know Aunt Peaches? No she isn't my Aunt Peaches, she is my friend Aunt Peaches...I do however have an Aunt Charlie (but I digress) .. Look at those adorable shoes she made....Oh where did she get the shoes?.....G-Dub where else?!
She mentioned me today on her blog (whhhheeeeee!) we are so tight. Go tell her how cute those shoes are....go on I'll wait here....

Snow Scape

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:11:00 +0000

See how much nicer my "snow scape" front porch looks like with actual snow on it! We went from a brown Christmas to a snow delay this morning. Ahhhh snow! I looooove it!!!

Fashionable Friday

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:47:00 +0000

Kris at A Thrifty LA Life is doing a link up called Fabulously Thrift and Fashionable Friday. So here is my favorite Goodwill Fashion File of last year.

My friend Ellen is wearing Goodwill from Head to Toe! (I know this because I was her personal shopper!) I love it that my friends indulge my obsession with the G-Dub! The dress, faux fur collar, and shoes...dang it not in the picture....ALL from G-Dub.
Ciggie...NOT REAL....The dress I am wearing cost a whopping $2.50 on half off day. (I put the tag in again for the photo op....because I'm obsessed that's why.

I added the sash and brooches to dress it up!

Vintage Camel Coat with Fur Collar.....Goodwill in Lafayette, CO. Score!!!
Purple tag= half off.....I'm not kidding. $6.50. I am the Goodwill Whisperer.

Go to A Thrifty LA Life and check out the other Goodwill Fans out there!

WIWW The Cowboy Boot Edition

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:39:00 +0000

Hey! I'm going to Alt Summit....Will you be there?

These red cowboy boots are my #1 Pick for 2010

as the BEST Goodwill Purchase EVER.

White Button Down (G-Dub)

Lucky Jeans (G-Dub)

Red Cowboy Boots-(can't find a brand) (G-Dub)
*I want to wear these boots every day.

Puffy Vest -Tar-jay 2 years ago

Sweater NY&Co.

Shirt (?)

Old Navy Skinnies (G-Dub)
Boots- Perry Ellis (G-Dub)

Black T-Shirt Macy's

Brow Sweater (G-Dub)

Belt -Ann Taylor Loft -

(it cost more than the rest of the entire outfit-

Thank you to my MIL for the gift card!)

Old Navy Skinnies

Justin Black Cowboy Boots -Cowboy Shop in Steamboat Springs, CO

P.S.

This is my cousin Lisa (LeeLee) she is about a foot taller than me.... and my brother David rockin the cowboy boots at my 22nd birthday party. Lisa is wearing a crochet dress with leggings and boots similar to my last picture.....but this was 22 years ago!!!! What?

*....where did she get the super long leg gene?

Winter Decor

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:53:00 +0000

Hanukkah came sooo early this year that it was over in a blink.

It finally seems like winter here in Denver so I thought I would decorate a little snowy.....(I love the snow)

I love the menorah my son made in summer camp. It is made of twigs and a rock. It really is beautiful.
New Year.....new decorations....I have a time thing going on......(I can safely tell time now so things are a BIG improvement over last year at this time)
Well except for that clock on the left there.....at least the hands are in the right position! I must have been standing on my head when I set it. My mom bought the hourglass for me....she lugged it all the way to Maui. I love it!! Thanks mom!!

New Year's Eve Party

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 14:56:00 +0000

We hosted a family-style New Year's Eve Party at my house on Friday night. It was a last minute switch of venue from a friend's house to mine. (long story...son..allergies...hives...cat...) Earlier in the day I found this blog called Focal Point and it was talking about a great family New Year's Eve Party that her parents had in their New Jersey basement in the 70's. I loved the old photos and how she described her fond memories. It made me think about how my grandmother used to throw these lavish family parties and I wanted to make our small family and friend gathering just a little above casual with some memory-making flair.

So what did I do first? Run to the G-Dub of course for some vintage champagne glasses. They only hold a few ounces which is perfect for Sparkling Cider or a few sips of the bubbly. This was a family/kid party remember?

I found nine and threw them into a little bleach water and then into the dishwasher. These aren't family heirlooms so If something gets a little scratched up in the dishwasher I don't really care too much.

I pulled out my white china, vintage ice buckets (G-Dub) and fancy party hats (yes, G-Dub in the package still) YES I bought the party blowers new....I'm not that crazy!

It was a fun night with delicious food (thanks Surai!) games, and a little Dick Clark to count down the new year. It was really fun to be with friends and family safe at home. It was fun for both kids and adults!!

I hope your New Year's Eve was safe and fun! Here's to 2011!

Here's where I'm linked up!

G-Dub top 10

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:59:00 +0000

My #1 find? The red cowboy boots.....I want to wear them every day!

The Giving Gals

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:59:00 +0000

I belong to a neighborhood group of ladies that meet once a month and have lunch and donate to a new charity. (how come food looks yucky with flash photography?) It was deelicious! Our December lunch was at my friend Carlyn's home that was decked out in all of it's Christmas finest! Each table setting was different and it made a really beautiful, eclectic table. She and a friend of hers gave each other one table setting for Christmas every year so now her table is filled with different plates, bowls and chargers. It really looked amazing! What a great idea!

Here is my table setting with a blue Hanukkah type plate...she is sooo thoughtful.....oh and she picked it up at the G-Dub because she knows me so well! I love all of the beautiful ways you could make a table with mismatched items. It looked amazing. Thanks Carlyn!!

Guess where we are going in January? A Goodwill Field Trip! We are each bringing donations along with a little shopping excursion as well. I can't wait!

Instant Cocoa Mix...Yummmm

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:33:00 +0000

Easy and Deelicious Hot Cocoa Mix

10 2/3 c. powdered milk (25.6 oz. box) (eyeball it)

1 (16 oz.) can unsweetened cocoa ( I prefer the dark cocoa)

2 to 4 cups powdered sugar

6 oz. Coffee Mate creamer

1 lg box chocolate instant pudding

Pinch of Salt

Mini Chocolate Chips

This recipe is good because you can just put in whatever you want. More milk, less cocoa, more sugar, less ....whatever you want!

Add hot water and mix (alot) maybe even whisk it a little!

Put a pack of Starbucks Instant Coffee for added deeliciousness!

Mad Men Party Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:32:00 +0000

Introducing Krista as Peggy......(her hair stylist should win an award for this one!)

Keys as Freddie Rumson

Freddy Rumson from Mad Men

What!? Peggy hooks up with Freddy Rumson (you would have to watch the show to catch that one...)

Let me txt Don real quick and tell him Freddie and I won't be in on Monday...

Mad Men Party of the Century! Part One

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:21:00 +0000

ALL CIGARETTES IN THE PHOTOS ARE NOT REAL!!!

My Bestie Lisa K. gave me the best Mad Men Dinner Party of the Entire Century!

She found the best faux ciggies at a prop house that blow "smoke" and are all glittery on the end so they look "lit". If you watch Mad Men then you know a cigarette is your most important accessory!

Krista and Scott (Keys) are greeted by the Paparazzi...(me)

Ellen brought The Best Jello in all of the Planet...

Group shot...

Lisa put together a party trivia game from the 60's and from the Mad Men Series....It was sooo fun~!.....and since I'm the only one who watches Mad Men Religiously...I was the winner...(in my own mind of course)

Lisa and Roger (she likes to call him Rogie and so do I)

are the best team EVER!

Shrimp Cocktail Starter...Lisa sets the most amazing table!

It would not be a 1960's dinner party without the Jello Mold. Let me tell you that Ellen worked on this masterpiece for 3 days, and it was THE MOST AMAZING THING I'VE EVER EATEN!!

All the ladies in our fancy Mad Men Attire...

A lady wears gloves and carries a pocketbook....oh and smokes a little...

This is part one in a series stay tuned for more of our show....

I crack myself up!!

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:58:00 +0000

Caramel Corn

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Ingredients: (Remember I doubled the recipe for the video.)
We were making a boatload that day so I used 4 sticks of butter not 8, I really shouldn't do math....OOooopsie!****Yikes it should be 2 CUPS!!! (I doubled it for the recipe listed)

1 cup Butter
2 cups Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Cornsyrup
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Vanilla
6 quarts Popped Popcorn

Directions:

Melt butter; stir in brown sugar, cornsyrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, than boil, without stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in soda and vanilla. Gradually pour over corn, mix well. Turn into two large, shallow baking pans. Bake at 250 degrees F for 1 hour, stir every 20 minutes.

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Chocolate Christmas Crack

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 23:56:00 +0000

My mom likes to add some mini marshmallows to this mix....it is reaaallly good!

I'm linking up here....

http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/

Christmas Crack

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:20:00 +0000

Ok here is the recipe...but there really isn't one..

1 Double Bag of Vik's Popcorn
1 Package of Almond Bark White Candy Coating
1 or 2 cap fulls of Peppermint Extract or Peppermint Oil
2 cups of Rice Crispie Type Cereal
1 cup crunched up candy canes
2 cups Craisins
2 cups crunched up pretzles
1 cup peanuts

You should Zumba 5 days a week while this is in your house, or just eat it while running on the treadmill...your choice.

Make it up as you go!! I make it different every time.
Here's where I'm linking up:

http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/

Do Not Use A Blowtorch to Dry Your Hair

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:57:00 +0000

I could not figure out for the life of me why my hair was breaking off and all of a sudden I had bangs, where there were none before. The girl that cuts my hair asked me what the heck I was doing to make my hair break off. I had no idea until I noticed sparks flying out of my blow drier and singed off a big chunk of hair. Mystery solved.

Best Movie Night Ever...Well for a minute anyway

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:31:00 +0000

Best Love Story Ever Told....No joke...
Those aren't pillows!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies as a side dish...sure why not

Horse dooovers as our kids like to say (ok me too!)
I was THE ONLY ONE to eat the SPINICH dip.....What is it with the male gene and anything green.....what is it I ask?!
Pigs in a Blanket!!! (This is boy food)

Put the movie in and this is what happens...

OK Boy #1 --- I'm going to my girlfriends house
Boy #2---I have a lot of "studying" to do

(he means new video games to try on his computer)

Well the mister and I had a great time! So there!!

WIWW The jacket edition...

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 01:28:00 +0000

Pink Plaid Jacket -Jason? Brand Goodwill

H&M Button Down Shirt from Goodwill

Jeans The Gap via Goodwill

Boots Target (I loooove them can you tell?)

Vintage Wool Coat Goodwill (It could be a childs coat but I don't care!)

H&M Shirt again....I love that thing.

Cable Knit Skirt Goodwill

Boots Nine West

Doggie---Casey

Close up of the cable knit skirt.
I was at an event for Safe House Denver...

Long Coat - No Tag Inside Goodwill
Riding Pants Anne Taylor Loft
Wing Tip Shoes- Steve Madden Goodwill

Setting the Hanukkah Table

I like to call these my Colorado Winter Seasonal Decorations...just go with it...

Banana Republic Sweater Dress
Old Navy Denim Jacket
All Goodwill all the time!

I wore this outfit to "dress" our Lafayette Chamber of Commerce members for the VIP Shopping Event for the new Goodwill Store opening in Lafayette, Colorado!
*I snagged the BEST pair of red cowboy boots as I was picking out outfits for the ladies! (I pulled them aside for my own cart!)
**Have I mentioned that I blog for Goodwill? I shop all of the different stores and find the most amazing things! Just so you know...I shop in the retail part ONLY. I don't get any behind the scenes shopping privileges.

http://www.thriftingdenver.org/

Hanukkah Decorations

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:27:00 +0000

My MIL saved this Hanukkah banner from the 1960's. She gave it to me and I love the retro colors of orange, mustard, turquoise and white. I would have never guessed that when I sprayed the Goodwill lamps orange, I could find a million places to show them off! The menorahs on the table have been collected from my husbands family and some we have added along the way. It is really beautiful if you light one for every person in the family. Be careful by the end of the week that is a lot of flames! (8 nights)
Isn't it pretty close up? I love it taped up letters and all....

Happy Festival of Lights!

A Season for Giving

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 14:14:00 +0000

Best...

Hanukkah....
Gift....

EVER!...

Hanukkah Tablescape

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:04:00 +0000

Cozy Dinner

noreply@blogger.com (DeeAnna) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:02:00 +0000

Here's my recipe on how to make French onion soup the easy and non-stink up your hands beyond repair way.

The secret is frozen chopped onions! Hooray! I've chopped all of the onions by hand before, and I thought that the onion smell would never go away! Ick!

Saute the thawed onions in butter AND olive oil for about 30 mins. You want them all brown and caramelly. Sure it is a word, I made it up.

Browner....

Getting there...

Ahhh! Now glug some wine in there. No you don't need to measure...I used white, but red is good too!

I used 2 cartons of low sodium beef broth and a teaspoon of this Beef Base, yum.

Slice a baguette and top with Gruyere cheese...put under the broiler and enjoy! I know it looks like it needs more cheese.. I agree....but I couldn't get a good photo before the boys took them from me!