DO you SEW !!!!

Feeling a bit better today then most days. I decided to get out the sewing machine and see how my skills were on a new outfit for baby creamer.
What do you think ?
Here is one almost complete.

Do you and your home have the winter blues ?

Do you and your home have the winter blues ?

Take some of the great tips on getting just the right light to brighten your space and your mood.
1 PAINT !!!! I love how fast paint can change a room from drab to fab. In just a weekend you’ll feel like you have a brand new home. Not time for a big project then pain just one wall.
2. Clean your windows to gain more natural light.
3. Change your window treatments to bright or shear fabrics.
4. Use brighter light bulbs
5. Shift your accessories from one room to another. Walk around your home and decided what you can pull from one room to another to jazz it up. If you liked it for the bedroom and its appropriate bring it to the den or living room.
6. Move curtains around in the house.
7.Mirrors !!!!!!
8.Green plants, flowers and nature add elements that evoke life and spring
9. Move furniture around and find a new focal point in the room
10. Smell and sounds can change a mood. Try fresh spring scents for candles
THE EASIET AND BEST ADVICE IS # 11
11. DE-CLUTTER ! This one piece of advice can make you and your room fee lighter

I love Chartreuse !!!

I love Chartreuse !!!

OMG can you say Im in love. I pulled up to this amazing place located on Mediterranean in Virginia Beach and immediately knew Im going to be in my element. Its a bright Chartreuse color with a sweet black pop of color you cant miss it when driving down the road. I walk in and its exactly what I expected. A floor to ceiling experience of charm. I oooohed and aaaaahed over all the delightful art. Its was just my style. A mix of old, recreated and shabby chic decor. I was intrigued by the artist use of finishes that distressed the pieces just perfectly. I have to admit I was scouting ideas for recreations of my own as I looked around the store. The artist eye for recreation is amazing. If you looking for one of a kind pieces to add pop to your office, home or bedroom you have to check this place out.

Boo’s Gift shop

Boo’s Gift shop

Im in love with art. Yes my readers know Im totally inspired by anything handmade and especially up cycled and recycled. Its just amazing the talent and creativity of people. Its also best when we can support locals who have talent. This week Im going to check out BOO’S Gift shop at 4465 Shore Drive near the Bay Bridge Tunnel on ramp.

If your interested in sending out gifts from locally made artist to your out of town friends check this place out first. Not only will you get one of a kind art but you’ll be supporting locals.

Heidi Doyle is the owner of the shop and currently has about 36 vendors she supports. She says she is very picky about quality on consigned pieces. Space is available for parties and showers with catering by Sublime.
4465 Shore Drive , Suite a Virginia Beach , VA
Open Tuesday – Saturday 470-7202 or facebook seach boos gift shop

Make it personal with Glass etching

Have you ever used glass etching ? My sister and I have been stalking Pinterest these days and totally fell in love with the glass etching we have been finding. Today was the big day we were going to try it. I looked about my house and noticed I have a large cake platter my MIL gave me. Just a simple plan Jane glass cake plate. This was my target !

1. Get a cute cute out to stencil ! I went straight to my Silhouette and found darling cupcakes
2. Clean the glass and mark off my area
3. apply etching cream wait 5 min and rinse
4. VOILA ! a personal cake plate !

This is just to easy ! I see lots of personal gifts coming this holiday for my friends and family.

Crafty weekend

I made all this on Monday. I should have been outside sunning but I just could not help my self.

Grocery shopper saving tips

Grocery shopper saving tips

MAXIMIZE that’s the buzz word during the recession.

1 Make a plan. Planning your meals can be the number 1 money and time saver.
2 Bring a calculator when shopping, sales may not be as great as you think. 50% off or buy on get one free are the best bargains.
3 Stock up and freeze when you can.
4 When freezing know what’s in your freezer and use the oldest first.

Good sites to use
Www.thegrocerygame.com
Www.cellfire.com
Www.thecouponclipper.com
Www.5dollardinners.com

5 Use a 12 week system when buying in bulk. When an item is on sale you should buy enough for 12 weeks. Most grocery stores rotate sales every 12 weeks.
6 3 sizes to choose from ? Many times then medium one is the best value. just do the math to confirm.
7 Shop once a week. Many people cannot just run in and run out with one item.
8 Choose a budget take cash and don’t go over. Try adding the items as you put them in your cart. This can deter you from buying items you don’t really need.
9 Try skipping convince food unless its a rock bottom price. Cooking from scratch is usually less expensive.
10 Do something from this list and just save $$$$$$

Yumm Smoothie !

Ever want a good summer drink? One that cools the body and is good for you?
Try this one:
Pineapple
Cantaloupe
Banana

I did not have the honey or the cranberry juice so I added a tablespoon of sugar and a tiny bit of Vanilla. I used the juice from the pineapple. YUMMMM Try it and tell me what you think.

My health kick !

Today for Breakfast I had a Strawberry, Blueberry Spinach and flax seed smoothie ! I have to tell you it was GREAT !!!!

Yumm Fig Cake

Fig Cake from All Recipes.
Its Fig time! I love figs they considered are super foods that taste wonderful and you can just pluck them in the mouth one by one.

Eggs and sugar

Spread batter evenly

Fresh Figs

Ready for the oven

Hot oven at 350

Fresh Figs

Fig reduction

Finished Cake

Have a slice of Fig Cake

Do you have a fig recipe ? Id love to see it.