super {flea} sunday.

Happy Sunday again loves! I'm coming to you today amidst a "tornado watch". Ooo! I'll admit it is super windy outside and the water out on the bayou is choppy, but I think we'll be ok.

How was your weekend? Did you do any thrifting or {flea}ing? My friend Christy and I went to the Goodwill after I went to the doctors on Friday and found some complete awesomeness!

You're looking at my brand new end table and coffee table.

The kiddos school chair was only $10 smackaroos and right now it's a rusty red orange color. I don't know how I feel about the color and the way it matches my decor, but I adore the way the paint is chipping. I may strip the wood and stain it; the frame is metal and that will probably get a shiny black coat.

The trunk is an old Army trunk, probably tossed to the side by some retiree. I was able to snag it for $15 bucks and it's the perfect hight and size we need. The best part are the old stencils on the sides and an id plaque. For now this is going to stay as is and if it doesn't work out, my husband has a new trunk to keep all of his gear! Woot!

I bought another little something too, but I'll leave it til next {flea}. What are your plans for this week? Since I'm feeling better I'm going to attempt some crafting, knitting, and perhaps a tutorial. xoxo

happy weekend.

Guess who went to the doctor today? This girl! I actually had to go to the ER, but I have some sort of odd luck and was in and out in about an hour. Ask any military wife; in a military hospital, that's quite a feat! (Ok I guess in any hospital that's a feat).

Anywho, turns out I do have a sinus infection (or the beginning of one) so the doctor gave me some lovely nose spray and praised me for using my Neti Pot. She said with constant use of that plus my medicine I should be better in a few days. I'm so grateful for all of your sweet comments and for sticking around while I get better.

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This weekend will be full of snuggles on the couch and resting up, so next week can be super productive. I will for sure be watching Conan's last episode of The Tonite Show this evening; I'm terribly sad to see him go. And I have an amazing {flea} for you this Sunday! I'm so excited.

What are you doing this weekend? Have some fun for me, ok? See you soon. xoxo

...strikes again.

Sinus issues that is. I felt wonderful last week, but woke up yesterday with horrible face pains. I think it's a weather thing, so I cranked my humidifier last night, took some medicine and figured I'd be good to go.

Wrong. My face hurts worse than ever and I can feel it crawling up into my head and across my neck; not good. So I'm on the hunt for a Neti Pot. Have you used one? They look a little gross, but the results are freaking fantastic. You basically fill it with a saline solution, tilt your head, shove it in your nose and go. I know, I know it's gross; I didn't say it was pretty but it's damn affective.

I know I can pick one up at Walgreens on the cheap, but it's plastic and just plain ugly. I wondered if there were pretty neti pots out there and came across these beauties.

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eep, isn't this one cute?

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This Etsy seller has some seriously pretty ones.

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Who knew nasal irrigation could be so asthetically pleasing? I'm sorry, but I'm giggling just saying it. If you're looking for some clear sinuses though, give it a try! I just called the health food store up the street and turns out they have ceramic ones. Score! I'm about to walk my tush up there and hopefully have another post for you lovelies later today.

aw, c'mon guys.

I got three responses to yesterday's post; you should be ashamed for reading it and not leaving me some love. Just kidding, but I still want to hear from you, so I'm going keep todays post lovely and light. Head on back to yesterdays post and let me know what inspires you.

Scampi (who is adorable) and her ukulele have been popping up on all sorts blogs, sites, and whatnot. So I had to see what was up. She's damn good; who else do you know that can tear up an Akon song on the uke? Scampi sure can. Enjoy her little rendition of Regina Spektor and leave me that comment below! (doooo it).

I just love the way she's always smiling and giggling; like some personal joke we don't quite get yet.

goals & inspiration.

So I want to hear from you today. I want to know what motivates you to reach your goals. Is it a person in your life? Is it an object? I want to hear all of it; even the little things. What inspires you to keep going for your dreams; even when things get rough?

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I've been feeling hardcore inspired the past few weeks in a way I haven't felt before. I have some personal goals and inspirations I want to share with you all this week, but today is about you! I want to know what it is that makes you feel creative and what gives you that extra push to keep going.

Viva Conando.

Are you with Coco? I'm with Coco.

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Artist Mike Mitchell is obviously with Coco and has started a frenzy designing this awesome poster for Conan supporters. There are now rallies planned via Facebook in cities all over the states.

Which side do you fall on? And advance warning; if you aren't with Coco, I'm not so sure we can be friends. Just kidding....but seriously.

super {flea} sunday.

Happy Sunday lovelies. How was your weekend? Mine is not quite over; my husband has a 4-day weekend and we are having a blast hanging out together and being silly.

Here's the latest of my globes, for this weeks {flea}. It's a different color than the the others I have, but I so adore it for that very reason.

I also snagged these trivets while I was in Kentucky over Christmas. The colors are really great and I love the faux bois border. I bought two of them for $5 and one will eventually make its way to my cousin. Our Bubbie used to wake us up during summer vacations by standing in the hallway and saying "Moooorrrning Glory". These instantly made me think of her :)

A quick in and out today; I'm so sorry to share and run. Leave me a little love, I'm dying to know what you did this weekend. xoxo.

the lovely bones.

It's rare that I post on a Saturday, but I wanted to tell you all how much I enjoyed The Lovely Bones. The book is one of my all time favorites, so I was a little nervous the movie doing it justice.

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My favorite part is the dreamlike portrait of 'the inbetween' that Alice Seabold paints and I'm no movie critic, but I thought Peter Jackson did a really fantastic job of bringing that painting to life. The imagery and special effects were breathtaking to say the least.

Mark Wahlberg was a super convincing Jack Salmon. I'm also really hoping to see the actress who played Susie, Saoirse Ronan, in more films; she's such an unusual beauty. Cool fact, her name is Saoirse, but you pronounce it Sa-nerch-a, sweet, right?

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I think my favorite part was not only the dreamlike imagery, but the constrast of the vivid colors of that imagery compared to the color and feel of the scenes on earth. Everything was very 70's, but the colors were really subdued.

I do have to say I didn't care for the ending and some of the other very important parts of the book they left out. It was a disappointment to see Jackson have put all of his focus on Susies killer and the imagery and instead left out some really, really important details. The second half seemed disjointed and I do think it's because of the this. I also think the movie would have been better suited as a rated R, rather than PG-13. The books content is obviously heavy and mature, but it's clear that was watered down for the younger audience.

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 Have you seen it yet? Have you read the book? I'm so interested to hear what you all think too.

PS. So I'm reading some bits online and it's getting horrible reviews. Roger Ebert called it "a deplorable film"...ouch.Seriously, read the review, I'm not sure he a) read the book or b) "got it". Now I'm not saying some details weren't left out, but what novel to film doesn't leave a few important things out?. The imagery was enough for me; the reason this is my favorite is book is the feelings it evoked from me and the picture of heaven and the afterlife it created. I think there Jackson did a fine job in keeping with the book. But just a fair warning that critics everywhere are saying it sucks. Unsuprisingly, viewers are giving it an A+.

happy weekend.

My happy weekend is coming a bit early because I'll be busy, busy tomorrow. This week has been so super productive for me creative wise. I've done alot of drawing, crafting and knitting, so I need a little relaxation (not that all the crafting wasn't relaxing).

Are you going to see The Lovely Bones this weekend? I'll see it in the afternoon; I'm really excited, it's one of my all time favorite books. Then I'm spending the evening having drinks with some of the girls.

The rest of the weekend will be spent hanging with my husband and possibly doing this adorable wreath I saw on The Purl Bee. Pretty, right?

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All of the directions are on their site if you wish to join along! I also hope to finish up my shawl in time for the {flea} on Sunday. What are you up to this weekend? Leave something fun you'll be doing for me. xoxo

forever young.

....I want to be forever young.

Forever Young is one of my favorite songs and was a strong contender for us as first dance at our wedding. I don't particularly care for the original Alphaville version, but I just saw that Jay-Z has redone the song and I love it.

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My all time favorite though is still the Youth Group version and will always hold a special place in my heart.

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So let's dance in style, let's dance for a while.....Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies. Do you have preference or a sentimental jam you want to share?

i heart quatchi.

I'm getting pretty excited for this years Winter Olympics in Vancouver. I was browsing on their official website last night and squealed with glee over their mascot Quatchi.

Isn't he adorable? Who doesn't love a friendly Sasquatch.

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According to the Olympics site Quatchi loves hockey, photography and traveling. Apparently he also adores those bright blue earmuffs because you never see him without them. He pals around with Miga ( a sea bear) and Sumi (an animal spirit).

The adorable bunch was designed by Vancouver based graphic designers Meomi (check out their site, it's sooo cute). I really like the fact that the Vancouver Olympics motifs play alot to their native people and traditions and that Meomi was smart enought to play into some of their famous legends.

Visit the Vancouver Olympics official mascot site, especially if you have kiddos; there are all sort of adorable illustrations and activities. Shoot, even if you don't have kids, I had fun.

I'm thinking this little guys is going to make his way into my mailbox very soon.

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Do you get into the Olympics? I'll be doing some more posts about them, along with the Ravelympics; so get excited with me!

on a roll.

I've on a creative roll this week, so todays post with be full of knitted inpiration. I'm tearing through some knitting projects (for me, in keeping with my resolution) and am working on a few big secret projects! I can't wait to share them with you.

What's inspiring you lately? I want to hear what you're working on these days? Enjoy the pretties.

I'll take one of each please...

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oh, how pretty.

Do you Regretsy? When I've had a rough day I always head over to Regretsy and belly laugh until it hurts over the hilarious items that get posted. 'Helen Killer's' sense of humor is just my style.

This weekend she had a contest where readers designed fabric swatches with images from some of the horrendous crap featured on her site. The winner received three yards from Spoonflower, pretty much my new favorite site.

Spoonflower lets you create your own custom fabrics from images or graphics. You just upload, move some stchuff around until you find a design you like and order away! They sell every thing from swatch samples to fat quarters for quilting and by the yard fabrics.

Cute, right?

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And if you aren't so inclined to make your own, order some fabric that another lovely dreamed up. I'm ready to start sewing now! There are some seriously pretty things on that site.

Gah, I must have this!

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They aren't all whimsical like this either (I just adore these), there are some serious graphic prints, striped, and abstract for your home or clothes or anything you can dream up.

Check them out; leave me links to your favorite patterns and tell me what you'd make. I'm off to be creative, see you tomorrow!