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Happy Friday.
Checking off another May goal...walking barefoot in the grass. I thought this was a silly goal at first but its actually been very fun. It has helped get me into the summer time spirit. Nothing feels better than fresh cut grass on your feet. And seeing sidewalk chalk. The smell of a barbecue. Hearing kids play and the ice cream truck music. Ah, sweet summer time.
xoxo.
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Part of moving into our new home was this grand plan of being organized in a practical sense. Not just boring organized. But with some personality. This is where we are going to live for a long time, I finally feel like I am getting settled here.
I should have organized my scrapbooking area a lot sooner. And I would have done it sooner had I known how much I would love it. If that makes sense.
1. Finally found a storage solution for all those Thickers. Thickers galore. And they weren't getting used because of the way the sheets were store. Not anymore. I bought a cheap magazine holder and here we are. Storage happiness
2. Found a few awesome chevron storage boxes on clearance at Michaels. Score. The big one is holding a few class projects and larger embellishments. They add a nice splash of color too. Also, this storage cube originally came with two side by side drawers. Originally, I planned on keeping them but I really had no use. I removed the drawers and the box fits perfectly.
3. Paper storage. Jon grabbed this 12x12 storage tray from him office when they were moving buildings. Life saver right there. I keep all of my favorite paper in the trays. The side slots are perfect for 6x6 paper pads and idea books.
4. I finally spruced up my plain white drawers by adding labels. Not the plain white labels they came with...but fun wood grain stamped labels. More color and texture.
I'm so glad I could share my little crafty space with you. It feels good to get things organized and looking pretty.
xoxo.
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(photo from Pinterest)
Hope you have a lovely Memorial Day! We have spent the long weekend at the beach, by the BBQ, and with family. So nice to be relaxing at home!
xoxo.
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Wow, its been 2 months since I posted an update on our little plant. Its been so fun to watch the progress. Last update, Chewy (the name of our plant) had grown lots of pretty white flowers. We have passed that stage now. Plus, we did a little pruning.
These new little guys have been popping up. Not sure what they are, but they don't appear to be the same type of flowering buds. I am hoping they are mini citrus...but its probably way too early for that.
Chewy has been doing so good, loves to just soak up the sunshine all day long. So very happy.
xoxo.
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My poor DSLR camera (commonly referred to as my "big" camera) has never gotten the proper attention it deserves. Several years ago, Jon was so sweet to find a used camera off of Craigslist for my birthday. Its gotten used on and off. Mostly for big vacations. On the deafult mode. On top of all that, I spent a pretty penny on an online photography class with Maggie Holmes...never practiced the techniques. Major failure.
That is where my May goal comes into play. Time to get that camera out.
Proof that I used my big camera. Granted, it was used on vacation and really should be used more often. Regardless, it came with us and was put to use.
I was using the original bag that the camera came with. Hideous. Sometimes I would look at the bag and just be annoyed...it just did not encourage use. It was hard to open. Slouchy. Smelled funny. Not fashionable. It had to go.
I searched high and low for a new bag. I was looking for trendy with some sort of pattern. But it could not be too pricey. I did not want a professional type bag but something that could hold my wallet and chapstick. I located this awesome Etsy shop and fell in love right away. I had the bag custom made in this grey fabric with white canvas straps. I'm in love with it. The new bag has already helped.
A new fancy chevron camera strap was a must have edition. It was on sale too. Awesome.
Today starts a new BPC class...Finding Your Photo Style. Hooray. I've been looking forward to this class for about a month. I hope it helps.
Another May goal done. Its shaping up to be a very good month.
xoxo.
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I'm working hard to keep my May goal of staying up to date on Project Life. The last few weeks have been action packed and full of fun. Fun pictures are fun to document. A benefit to staying up tp date on Project Life is journaling. So much easier when the details are fresh in my mind.
Happy Tuesday, friends.
xoxo.
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27. Today.
That is a big ol' number. Not really sure how it happened, but its true.
To shake my birthday blues, Jon and Indy took me to Paso Robles for the weekend. We sipped lots of good wine. Enjoyed the scenery. Laughed. Played with Indy. Talked with people. Oh man, it was one of the best trips I have ever been on.
And I am so thankful for to celebrate another year with my little family.
xoxo.
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We are headed to Paso Robles this weekend for a little wine tasting.
Happy Friday, friends.
xoxo.
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I'm about to share a pet peeve of mine. Jewelery. And let me preface this vent by saying that I don't have an excessive amount. Or an expensive collection. Its mostly cheap pieces from little boutiques for a specific occasion and outfit. On to my pet peeve- I hate storing my jewelery. Necklaces get tangled. Bangles are everywhere. I can't find the matching earring. So frustrating.
The photo above is the before. The way I was storing my jewelery. Yes, in a bag, Tipped over. shoved on a shelf in our bathroom. And you see why I have a jewelry pet peeve. Impossible. I had to make this a May goal.
I wanted some sort of storage that was cute, fun, and flat. My previous method (bag+necklace hanger thing) was not working. At all.
I found this cute divider at Michaels. For 40% off. Score.
After a few sips of wine, I was ready to tackle the project. Necklaces are laying (nicely!) in the large divider. Bracelets, earings, and bangles are in the smaller dividers. So much easier.
One May goal down. Four to go.
xoxo.
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