Color Outside the Lines

This morning as I was taking my small group of ladies through a workout, I decided to do something totally abnormal for me. I decided to be spontaneous. Sometimes I think we get caught up in life and just go through the motions of getting things done. A little Robot like, don’t ya think? Personally I think that makes life, well, a little bit boring. We need to kick back and do something out of the ordinary. In my case, all it took to brighten up the day was putting on a little music and dancing to the “Cotton Eye Joe” and the group loved it! I just want to encourage you today to do something completely out of the blue and have your own “Cotton Eye Joe” moment, embrace spontaneity!

Mission Get Organized!

As the New Year rolled around, I thought a lot on making New Year's Resolutions. I typically don't make very many, if any. If I do, I usually start them before the beginning of the year so I have a better chance of following through. This year, I decided I would try to come up with some practical ways of organizing without having to go out and buy much, if anything. Here is one of my first projects, decluttering my makeup.

Here was a brilliant idea I found on Pinterest (where else?)

Using some old icecream sundae bowls and a dollar store wine glass (things I already had),

I was able to "re-create" the idea.

Here is my version:

Now, all I have to do is keep it that way. :)

All Things Pink & Red

Valentines Day is just a month away and I can hardly wait! I love all the girly lace and pretty colors associated with the day and thanks to Pinterest I am getting inspired to do a little decorating. Here are some of my ideas I'm thinking of trying:

Heart Garland

Lighted Doily Garland



Vintage Paper Chandelier



Rose Wreath



Now all that's left is to actually make these fun decorations.

We'll see how that goes...

Little Bear Baby Hat

My latest project was a bear hat for a friend's baby. I'm quickly becoming addicted to making baby items. So fun!

Missoula Here We Come!

This last weekend was a blast! Went over with my cousin to visit a good friend of both of ours and we both decided next time we should stay longer. Swing dancing on Friday night, shopping and to a movie on Saturday and then we spent Sunday at church and relaxing at an adorable diner for brunch. We packed in a lot in three days, but boy did we have a good time!

Off to Montana!

Going to Montana this weekend to visit one of my very good friends, I'm super excited! Tell you all about it when I get back. :) In the meantime, have a good weekend!

Crocheted Cowl Scarf, I Made One!

I have been eyeing those cute cowl sweaters and then I got brave and decided to make one. Here is how it turned out!