Photo Cubes

I stumbled along this really cool idea on how to display photos and recycle some old cd jewel cases you have lying around. This is such a fantastic idea! I'm totally using this idea in the future!

"I printed images on vellum paper so the cube gives off a gauzy glow when lit from the inside. Some of my readers told me they made different versions as gifts, personalizing them with photos from friends and family members’ trips. Once the telltale edges of the cases are covered in ribbon, no one is the wiser that this wasn’t picked up in some in-the-know boutique. But I’m such a dork that I'll take any chance to blurt out, Isn’t this cool? I made it from CD cases!"

To see more about this, go here!

Breathtaking designs...

I stumbled upon these two dresses on The bride's Guide yesterday and just had to share!!! I know I'm already married but that shouldn't stop me from giving praise to some amazing works of art!



It is made by Junko Yoshioka who is now one of my fave wedding dress designers! Just LOOK at all that bead work! OHH DROOL!



Isn't this one just DE-LISH?! I feel like i can go eat it up it looks soo amazing and light!

Oh, and if I was at the party, I'd totally want to steal those beautiful peonies so I can put them on my night stand! :)

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Ripping a meme off...

I saw this meme on Silly Little Mischief and decided I'd give it a whirl!

1) How do you like your grilled cheese?
wheat bread with shredded mixed cheese, cut into small squares, easy for dipping into my tomato soup!

2) Where did you go on your last vacation?
Maui

3) Who are your godparents?
my grandparents, they even named me.

4) Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I'd be happy right where I am living, job wise...who knows. Wishful thinking I'd be doing something something else.

5) Where are you at noon everyday?
Mon-Fri, I'm at my desk. Weekend's, i like to change it up.

6) How many speeding tickets have you gotten?
5 i think... but haven't gotten any in the last 6 years! GO ME!

15) When was the last time you swam?
last summer

16) What do you order at Subway?
veggie delite is my fave! (It's the word of the day! you say it, everyone screams!)

17) Do you keep your closets organized?
Yes, by sleeve length and thickness of article of clothing. Oh, and color too.

18) How do you make headaches go away?
tylenol

19) Have you owned a beta before?
fish yes, digital equipment, no.

20) If you moved out of state where would you go?
If i could convince the hubby to move, it'd be to Seattle.

22) Did you attend pre-school?
Yes.

23) What do your shower curtains look like?
Cream, with little palm trees.

24) Did you have an imaginary friend as a child?
of course.

25) How do you make eggs?
scrambled, fried, hard boiled

26) Where do you wash your clothes?
in our garage

28) Who are the neighbors who live to the right of you?
A nice family

29) What are your thoughts on Tom Cruise?
like him as an actor.

30) What is the next vehicle you wish to buy?
MDX but we're talking YEARS away, mine's less than a year old still.

31) Do you pay bills online or by mail?
90% online, 10% mail

32) What would be the best gift someone could get you right now?
Money.

33) What is something stressful you will deal with next week?
next week? hmm....dunno.

34) What is something in your home that you collect?
wine and wine glasses

35) What did you do last night?
ate sherbet, chatted with friends, watched the end of a Collateral (funny, Tom Cruise is in that), and slept... OH, woke up around 530 to clean up a little puppy's puke. fun stuff!

36) Who did you last see?
my coworkers

37) How do you take your coffee?
a spash of ff milk and 2 yellow/blue packets

38) What is the oldest thing in your fridge?
champagne

39) On your keyboard what key is wearing out from pressing it so much?
space bar has a little wear and tear in it.

40) Where do you put your keys when you come home?
in my hand bag

41) Where do you go for Thanksgiving?
away... we take a big or small trip during that holiday. it's tradition!

42) How old will you you be in 2010?
31 for most of the year.

43) What actor or actress would play you in a movie?
umm... maybe gennifer goodwin? dunno really.

44) How much cash is in your wallet?
$50 (which is shocking because i NEVER have cash)

45) Would you have a one night stand with your favorite movie star?
no

46) What color is your phone?
Black

47) If you were starving to death would you eat a pet?
Nope. Pets do not equal food.

48) Ever been to Alabama?
Yes I have. long long ago!

49) What kind of accent do you have?
SoCal accent. it isn't even funny.

50) What kind of alcoholic drinks are in your fridge right now?
beer, champagne, and wine.

(yes, i did notice i went from upper case to lower case on random occasions... but it's FRIDAY!!!! i could go fix it but i won't since it's my blog!)

OH YUM....

So, there i was, eating my chex cereal while reading Google Reader and I came upon this magnificent picture. This desire to throw a Cinco de Mayo BBQ came over me and then I came back to earth when I realized it falls on a Tuesday, not a good thing at all. But for our next bbq, I might just have to whip these little babies up!
Margarita Bites


I found this recipe on Let's Entertain. It's a great site that will give you endless ideas! She is now on my faves too!

2 cups boiling water
2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Margarita Flavor Gelatin (or lime flavored)
1/2 cup tequila or cold water
Zest and juice from 1 lime
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

ADD boiling water to gelatin mixes in large bowl; stir with whisk 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in tequila and 2 Tbsp. lime juice. Add COOL WHIP and 1 tsp. lime zest; stir until COOL WHIP is completely melted and mixture is well blended.

POUR into 8-inch square pan.

REFRIGERATE 3 hours or until firm. Cut into 36 pieces to serve.

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Undone...

Waking up this morning I noticed it was time to really finish our room. We brought in a new comforter, new pillow case shams and finished moving some of the furniture around it is time to add the personal touches that make the room ours and be done with decorating it.

On my search for artwork the other day, I kept my eye out what we could do and last night I wondered if any photos we had would do if we blew them up.

Same photo just different editing on it:




What do you think? Do you like either or if you like one, which one, A or B? Don't worry, you won't hurt my feelings. Also any guesses where this photo was taken? :)

Things to do before May 09

1. Walk/Run 60 miles
2. Cook 15 meals a week
3. Save 60% on our grocery bills
4. Do one craft project
5. Clean my bike and go riding
6. Go to the gym 4 times during the day
7. Go for a picnic and a hike
8. Go swimming twice at the gym
9. Do boot camp ONCE
10. Work out 5 times a week ALL month
11. Read a book
12. Take a trip to the flower district

Things to do before APR 09 -- Final Update

1. Walk/Run 60 miles (30 done)
2. Cook 15 meals a week (15 down)
3. Save 60% on our grocery bills (65.55% saved)
4. Do one craft project (made a bench)
5. Start saving money for buffet table (hmmm...next month)
6. Figure out how to work the new camera... this includes uploading photos (SUCCESS!)
7. Switch dressers with the hubby (he doesn't want to switch anymore. BOO!)
8. Go swimming twice at the gym (...)
9. Do boot camp ONCE (...)
10. Start shopping for wine fridge (next month)
11. Read a book (i bought one, does that count?)


Overall, I'm working out more but still not running like i used to. I feel next month's goal will have to target that more head on. I've been to busy to read. Sounds weird but seriously, on top of the book that is sitting on my night stand, I also have about 10 magazines untouched. I think the biggest success was saving money on groceries this month. Last night I sent the hubby to the store with 5 coupons, and he saved 93.77%. The checkout guy said "WOW, can you do my grocery shopping for me?" He got a kick out of that. Overall, I think we will continue to monitor this! :)

how did you do?

In love...

with my ice cream mixer that is.

This is my favorite dessert we made so far in with it, Pineapple Sherbet.



How to make:
1 can of Pineapple (use a blender or food processor to chop it up until it looks smooth)
1.25 cups of simple syrup (made before hand: 2 parts sugar [we use Splenda] 1 part water, bring to boil and once the sugar is dissolved completely, remove it from the heat, cool, then bottle it and throw it in the fridge four 4-6 hours to cool down)
1/2 lemon squeezed (this is to bring down the sweetness of it all).
And a spoonful of cherry juice.

YUMMY!!! :)