ocean breeze

i made my first infinity scarf!

2012-01-26T08:39:00.000-05:00

do you like it??

visit my etsy photography shop

2012-01-24T18:57:00.003-05:00

www.etsy.com/shop/takeapicturewouldya

happy birthday marie!

2012-01-22T11:11:00.000-05:00

i made this sweet change purse for my niece that turns 11 tomorrow! hope she likes it!

taidye original

2012-01-21T15:17:00.000-05:00

Sweet and talented Tai, over at Taidye Original has requested a few testers for her awesome stuffed horse pattern. Check it out and volunteer if you can, but hurry, there are a limited number of spots available.

Good example of a Brain Study: If you can read this you have a strong mind:

2012-01-21T10:41:00.000-05:00

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being a canine mom

2012-01-21T10:28:00.002-05:00

i don't have "real" children :( but dogs are so much like them. they are a lot of work, a lot.

mine are both rescues and both were abused, one in all ways, the other lacked attention. they are very special needs dogs as a result, making life even more interesting.

you have to keep them entertained as they get bored easily, they bring in lots and i mean lots of dirt every single time they go outside. i find myself pulling out the broom and vacuum several times a day.

then there's to let them on the furniture or not. well i got them to love them and i chose to let them get on furniture so i could have them snuggle with me. yes, they sleep with me, i love that secure feeling of both of mine touching me while i'm sleeping. i got them to love and that's just what i do! i have to change the sheets daily, sometimes more often, like when it rains - - uuuggghhh.

we go to the park, however, not nearly enough (totally my fault). they would probably be so much happier if i took them daily, i need to get better at this.

when one does or has something, the other has to as well - see like real children! one of mine doesn't like the other to be near him, he's rather bratty like that. i mean they play together fine, he just doesn't want her in his space.

they have to get the same amount of attention and sometimes that causes fights - ouch. i just started the ole water bottle discipline method. omg, it works, you just show it to them and the sight makes them shape up quickly. it even works outside, it's a miracle worker, really.

then there's the - to board or to have a sitter come in when you want to travel, either way, it's gonna set you back a pretty penny. i chose to have someone come in over christmas and that's the way to go for us. she was awesome, took them out 3 times, including late at night.

and the barking and tearing things up and killing one of my favorite outside plants and wanting a treat every time they come back inside.

and there are routines, lots of routines. they are little creatures that need structure (just like real kids). mine have many routines, too many to talk about really. if they get out of their routine, it's not so fun around here. it takes an awful lot of patience to have pets of any kind.

this is molson and annie

now look at these faces and tell me you couldn't spend tons of time with them and not let them on the furniture (i cover the furniture with blankets or sheets).

introducing my new etsy shop

2012-01-14T12:54:00.000-05:00

http://etsy.com/shop/hairties

What a wonderful, affordable gift! I offer them in many colors and the cost is $5 for 6 hair ties!

They are easily mailed to friends across the country.

So check it out and see what you think.

this is in my office too and really applies to the day I'm having

2012-01-13T14:50:00.000-05:00

blue egret

2012-01-11T18:05:00.000-05:00

today was my lucky day! i saw a blue egret, and i was so excited. i live on a creek and had only seen a couple of heron's so far. it was an extremely high tide so maybe that made it easy fishing :)

no i wasn't lucky enough to get a photo, this is from google and mine (my blue egret) was flying the other way!

play date

2012-01-07T23:12:00.001-05:00

i'm a canine mom to annie and molson (both rescues) and we are a member of a dog lovers group. we went to an event today - a huge wooded fenced in area -- there were dozens of dogs, mine had the best time and are zonked out! Yay!

subway art of sorts made by me!

2012-01-05T13:26:00.000-05:00

this is where i can see it everyday!

coming soon

2012-01-05T13:23:00.000-05:00

www.lollylinens.com

2012-01-03T20:25:00.000-05:00

2012 will be the best ever!

2012-01-03T20:20:00.003-05:00

coming this week - leopard print tea towels!

new at lolly linens

2012-01-03T20:18:00.000-05:00

www.lollylinens.com

2011-01-22T14:14:00.000-05:00

tip junkie ~ cheesecake recipe ~ let me know which is your favorite!

2011-01-16T15:12:00.000-05:00

my last trip to get gas cost me $3.03, i was mad! when is it going to stop?

2011-01-15T12:19:00.000-05:00

dollar tree is great for a lot of things but don't waste your dollar on their shower curtain liner, it tears within one use! here are a few items they are good for though ~

what are some good and bad things you've experienced with dollar tree?

molson

2011-01-13T10:42:00.000-05:00

this is molson, my baby boy. he loves to look out the front door and watch the squirrels!

2011-01-11T17:50:00.000-05:00

Welcome Ron Rivera!

2011-01-08T15:17:00.000-05:00

this weekend is a { { V E R Y } } good weekend for newspaper coupons. the experts are predicting to stockpile 4-6 newspapers just for the coupons - they are that good! hhhhmmmmm

2011-01-06T14:03:00.000-05:00

rip sweet heather rip

written by Regina Britt, 90 years old

2011-01-05T15:16:00.000-05:00

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick.. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.

16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23.. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words ''In five years, will this matter?"...

26. Always choose life.

27. Forgive everyone everything.

28. What other people think of you is none of your business...

29. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.

30. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

31. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

32. Believe in miracles.

33. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

34. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

35. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

36. Your children get only one childhood.

37. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

38. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

39. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

40. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

41. The best is yet to come.

42. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

43. Yield.

44. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

2011-01-05T12:42:00.002-05:00

2011 will be a very happy prosperous year, i am sure of it!

2011-01-04T17:56:00.000-05:00

i keep hearing { S N O W } in our forecast and i'm not diggin' it, we've already had 8 inches!