Isn't it Winter????

I know that this is East Texas. I know that we usually have pretty mild winters around here, but did someone forget to tell Mother Nature that its also JANUARY?!? Seriously, I'm ready for some cold weather and lets get it over with! Especially after the horrible summer we had last year! I do not want a repeat of that one! So how bout a lil snow!! Really, I want some snow...not a lot, just a day or two. Since it looks like it won't be happening this year, I thought we dream up our own!!

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Isn't it amazing what God can do with white!!! Til next time...shuga!!

New Year, New Focus!!

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Okay...so that would my number one resolution for the year!! And every year after this one too! To live life to the fullest, to recognize that it is short and it is precious, to live like there are no tomorrow's, to realize that this is not a dress rehearsal...you get the picture! So here's a little inspiration for this new year!!

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Better yet...just go to the link below and you can see all of them! There is way too much on my board to post on here and I love all of them. If your not on Pinterest, let me know and I'll send you an invite!

til next time...shuga!!   

Happy New Year!!!

Wow, where has the time gone?! Am I the only one that can not believe its already 2012, surely not?!!! Its been a wild ride for us too and I am really looking forward to a new year full of promise and hope and all the possibilities. A calmer, more content year full of blessings and beauty!! Let's raise a glass to say goodbye to the old and hello to the new!!!! Wishing you a fantastic 2012, bringing you happiness and prosperity beyond measure!!

all pics via pinterest

til next year...have a safe, fantabulous New Year!!

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree...

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I love this time of the year! I know they put stuff out earlier and earlier every year but I don't care because its my favorite time! I'm not crazy about the commercialism of it all, don't get me wrong. I think its all about perspective though and its a visible reminder of my Lord and Saviors birth! Who needs more of a reason to celebrate than that! There's just something about it that evokes happy thoughts and no matter how bad things may be or how bad they're going to be, its impossible to be anything but happy! We've already gotten out the decorations and started decorating but we are no where near through!

Did you know that the first Christmas tree can be traced back to 1441! Traditionally, Christmas Trees were not brought in and decorated until December 24th or for those that celebrated the first day of Christmas, on the 23rd. Then they were removed after the 12th night, January 6th. It was even considered bad luck to have one up before or after these dates. There are still countries that follow their traditions, and ours would be...gurl, get that tree up!!!!

So how about some trees to get us in the spirit this morning!!!!!

and last but not least, one of my favorite rooms from one of my favorite gals

via Classic Style in the City

What do you do to yours, do you have a theme or color that you focus on? I'd love for you to share!!!

Til next time...shuga!!!

all previous pics via pinterest

Healthy, Wealthy and Wise...

...not to mention a better looking tush!! I want a bike! Not just any bike though, I want one of those older one's like I use to ride (giving away my age here)! It has to have baskets too so I can put all my stuff in it like water, flowers like these have and probably oxygen too! I know it probably sounds crazy since our summer's here are scorcher's and I want a lot of things but it doesn't really mean I'd use it! I think I would though! Of course you can't sell real estate on a bike but it'd be fun trying lol!

 all pics via weheartit.com via pinterest

this ones from our local Tyler Consignment Warehouse for $45...what do you think??? Is it worth refurbishing?