Carnival Dotty Spot Picnic Basket for 2 People

This Carnival Dotty Spot Picnic Basket for 2 People is a handwoven, natural willow picnic basket for 2 people with colorful cotton straps, striking Dotty Spot interior and coordinated picnic contents. Includes: ceramic plates, glass tumblers, cotton napkins and cutlery for 2 along with an insulated food box, corkscrew and cotton tablecloth. $79.99. Buy here.

Floor Cushy Modular Sectional Seating

Made for sitting, sleeping or lounging, the Floor Cushy Modular Sectional Seating in Light Blue, comprised of four pieces, lets you create the look you desire. Upholstered in a durable, easy-to-maintain microfiber suede. Four pieces include two armless chairs, one corner piece arm and one ottoman. Durable, easy-to-maintain microfiber suede. Solid wood frame construction. Steel reinforced brackets for strength and durability. Thick foam padding for extra comfort. $399.88. Buy here.

Highlights of my 2008

The year 2008 is coming to an end. A lot has changed in my life. I've been taking the time to review the past year and I thought that I would share some of the highlights and my favorite moments with you.

Early in 2008, the opportunity to move in with a good friend presented itself, so I took it. I'm thankful for this opportunity, I've since become even closer with Traci and several other people. It was a big change for me, but it has been great living there.

2008 brought a change to my relationship status as well, after nearly two years, I am again single. Break-ups are never fun for anyone involved, but I learned a lot from both my time with him as well as without. I am thankful for every minute of that relationship, but there is also a reason why it's past. Time to move on.

My father got married last spring to a lovely woman. She and her family have been great additions to my life and I'm so happy that my dad found someone that makes him so happy.
friends getting engaged, married and having babies congrats!

Speaking of weddings, I've had the opportunity to attend many friend and family weddings and baby showers. Congrats to all of my loved ones that got engaged, tied the knot or brought a child in to the world. I'm happy for all of you!

2008 awoke some of my dormant hobbies. I spent a lot of this year taking photos, blogging, sewing, making jewelry, playing model, teaching myself about Photoshop and learning about web-design.

A new challenge was presented to me this year in the form of coaching high school cheerleading. Growing up I always thought it would be fun to be a dance teacher or a cheer coach, but as an adult, I just did not see it happening. After judging tryouts for one of my best friends, Wendy, she presented me the offer of assisting her as a coach. Wendy and I are so much alike, I knew that it would be a blast to tackle this challenge alongside her. Oh what a challenge it has been! There may be occasional trials when it comes to coaching 17 teen aged girls, but I wouldn't trade this experience for anything.

During summer 2008, I had the opportunity to go boating and wakeboarding many times. These boating trips included another awesome trip to Lake Powell. I also got a chance to learn how to back up a boat trailer. That was super fun!

Another big part of 2008 for me was saying goodbye to my awesome brother Randall. It's been almost three months since I've seen him and I miss him a lot. He's doing so great though! I love to hear him talk about his mission and I love to see the positive change this has had on him. He's going to be such an awesome man we he gets back!

Not necessarily a highlight, but something worth mentioning is the fact that I was layed-off my job due to the closure of the branch this year. At the time, I didn't really go into much detail and I still don't feel like I can. Marrdy's post on that sad day is a great reflection of my feelings as well. I definitely miss most of the people, but there are some people that I am so glad I do not have to interact with their low-life scum-bag selves ever again. Though it was a jarring thing to lose a job that I had for so long, I'm grateful for the opportunities that this has brought me.
layed-off

Despite negative things happening around the time of my birthday, I managed to have one of the best birthdays of my life so far. Thanks to all the people involved that made it so great for me. I loved having so many people share my day with me.

All that being said, probably the best highlight of this year for me has to be the recent birth of my brand-new niece. I don't even have the words to say how much I love her! I'm so glad she's a part of my life now.

Thank you to all the people that were a part of my 2008, friends and family alike. I love my people!

Hope you all had a great 2008! Looking forward to making 2009 the best one yet!

Lands' End Summer Shop Damask Serving Bowl

Serve up potato salad, pasta and more in this delightful Lands' End Summer Shop Damask Serving Bowl. The break-resistant material is ideal for serving guests outdoors. Each sold separately. Measures 11 3/4"D x 3"H. Melamine. Dishwasher safe. $10.00 Buy here.

Kitchen Timer Retro Modern Wall Clock in Turquoise

Bring style and functionality together in your kitchen with this innovative Turquoise Kitchen Timer Retro Modern Wall Clock. With a durable ABS thermoplastic casing and a convex glass crystal lens, this piece is sure to last. It even has a handy 1-hour timer built in, so you can cook and keep track of your day at the same time. Requires 1 "AA" battery (not included) - Overall dimensions: 12.3 H x 8.5 W. $31.85 Sale $24.50. Buy here.

Canon Powershot A470 Digital Camera in Blue

The Canon Powershot A470 7.1MP Camera in Blue has everything you need to make shooting fast and fun. There's the 7.1-megapixel resolution, a 3.4x optical zoom lens, a large 2.5-in LCD, and a full range of performance features. Enhanced Face Detection technology and a DIGIC III Image Processor help to keep every image looking its best. Free shipping. $129.99 Sale $89.88. Buy here.

Avila Bedding Coordinates

Retreat to the soft serenity of these beautiful Avila Bedding Coordinates. Pair with the matching coordinates (sold separately) to create a feeling of tranquility. $26.99-$299.99 Sale $16.19-$179.99. Buy here.

Duck Colored Tape in Aqua

The Henkel Duck Colored Duck Tape is ideal for coordinating repairs, color-coding materials, and crafting. This professional-grade tape features excellent adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces like cloth, vinyl, leather, plastic, metal, and laminates, as well as a thicker construction, with more cotton fibers per square inch than the all-purpose-grade Duck-brand duct tape. It also tears easily by hand without curling, and it conforms to uneven surfaces. This tape is a fun aqua color, making it ideal for creating amazing costumes and other creative crafts. It comes in a 1.88-inch-by-20-yard roll. 6 rolls. $37.74 Sale $23.94. Buy here.

Faceted Glass Knob

This pretty Faceted Glass Knob is made from aqua jewel-toned glass, brass fittings. $6. Buy here.

Cut Glass Bath Coordinates in Turquoise

Add style to your bathroom with the Cut Glass Bath Coordinates in Turquoise. Includes Lotion Dispenser, Canister, Tumbler, Toothbrush Holder, Wastebasket, Soap Dish, Tissue Holder (Each Sold Separately). Made of Metal, Glass. Silver, Turquoise. Diamond Pattern. $14.99-$34.99. Buy here.

Charles Albert Women's Butter Flat

Pleats, pleats, and more pleats! We can't enough! This Charles Albert Women's Butter Flat is so sweet with its satin upper and girly round toe, and with its low profile, it will add a feminine air to everything from skirts to jeans to dresses. $24.95. Buy here.

Bamboo Wood Bowls Set of 3 - Aqua

This Bamboo Wood Bowls Set of 3 in Aqua includes 3 different-sized bowls featuring an aqua painted finish. Bowl Dimensions: 6"; 8"; 10 ". $26.99. Buy here.

14-piece Circles Shower Set

Add style to your bathroom decor with a 14-piece Circles Shower Set. Decorative set includes hamper, curtain and curtain hooks. Bathroom accessory set features a circle design in blue on a white background. Shower curtain hangs from resin hooks. Curtain measures 70 inches x 72 inches. Hamper measures 16 inches x 21 inches. 100-percent polyester. $29.99. Buy here.

Capiz Shell and Wooden Bead Wind Chime

This pretty Capiz Shell and Wooden Bead Wind Chime features aqua squares and circles of radiant capiz that are a vibrant counterpart to dark brown wooden beads in this modern looking wind chime. Made of wood and capiz shell. Perfect to hang on a patio or deck, this design creates a twinkling, rain-like sound when stirred by the wind. 25L". $19.99 Sale $17.99. Buy here.

2 Light Aqua Sconce

Though small, this handmade 2-Light Aqua Sconce makes a sizeable statement using a dash of aquamarine colored drops to an array of clear glass prisms beads. Features include: Iron Base, Glass beads, Handmade. Measures: 8" x 9.5"H. $195.00 Sale $136.50. Buy here.

MIA: My camera

So...
My camera is missing.
...and this pisses me off.

If you know me at all, you know that I go nowhere without my camera.

I remember the exact last moment I had it and there is no reason that it should not be in my possession at this moment unless someone specifically took it.

So yeah, I'm pissed.

Until I get it back or get a new one, posts may be scarce and boring.
You're probably used to it though. ;)

Happy Holidays

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Tie Dye Ornaments

Hippie holidays. Large vibrant glass Tie Dye Ornaments are underpainted in hip drips of psychedelic color. Glossy, tie-dyed effect. Hang from top loop or pile in a bowl. 4" dia. $4.95 Sale $2.50. Buy here.

Cristobal Turquoise by Raynaud

Cristobal Turquoise by Raynaud feautures a vibrant pattern rich in elegance. Shown here in turquoise; also available in coral and chocolate. $48-$454. Buy here.

Siesta Key Cotton Outdoor Table Linens

These fun Siesta Key Cotton Outdoor Table Linens been specially treated to be water repellent, mildew proof, and soil releasing. All table linens have easy fastener strips for a neat look, and an opening in the center for your umbrella. Matching placemats and napkins are available for all styles (napkins are not treated). Shown in Ocean. $12.99-$39.99. Buy here.

Merry Christmas!

Marrdy sent me this in email form, but I thought that it was funny enough to share.



I can't believe Christmas is already here. Life has been rather strange for me these last couple of months and Christmas has been the furthest thing from my mind. It just snuck up on me!

We already had Christmas with my dad fam last weekend. They got me a sewing machine for Christmas, so I'm going to get serious with this sewing hobby. The hard part will be to decide what to make.

This week it's Christmas with my mom fam. I get to talk to my little brother Randall tomorrow! He's calling from Ecuador where he is currently serving an LDS mission.

I hope each and every one of you has a happy and safe holiday season!

Graham & Brown Sophia Wallpaper in Teal

Graham & Brown Sophia Wallpaper in Teal is a contemporary interpretation of an art nouveux damask. This linear design has timeless elegance and adds sophistication to any room. Double Roll $60. Buy here.

Imagine Handcream

This soothing Imagine Handcream infused with Mandarin, Jasmine, French Verbena and Coconut milk, is whipped together with hydrating Shea butter, Macadamia and Brazil nut oils. $27 Sale $18.90. Buy here.

Casual Home Bed in a Bag in Aqua Stripe

This 6 pc. Casual Home Bed in a Bag in Aqua Stripe includes bedskirt, fitted sheet, comforter, pillowcase, flat sheet, sillow sham. 100% cotton, machine washable. 100% polyester fill. 220-thread-count. Cool aqua stripe pattern with contrasting ribbon. $59.99-$119.99. Buy here.

SilverStone2 East Main 5-Piece Cookware Tool Set in Aqua

This SilverStone2 East Main 5-Piece Cookware Tool Set in Aqua includes slotted turner, slotted spoon, solid spoon, pasta fork and ladle. Safe on nonstick surfaces; comfortable handle design. Covered by SilverStone's Quality Assurance Guarantee. $12.99. Buy here.

Hand Bordered Mum Stripe Gift Box Aqua

Add an air of sophistication to your correspondence with these Hand Bordered Mum Stripe Gift Box Aqua edged in black. The set of 20 cards is paired with aqua envelopes lined with a striking black-and-white Mum Striped pattern. Plus, the entire set is packaged in a flocked Mum Striped print-covered box that makes it perfect for giving as a gift. $29. Buy here.

Fish Soap Dish by Jeremy Alden

It's a soapy catch of the day! This playful molded rubber Fish Soap Dish is a fishy addition to any bathroom. Designed by Jeremy Alden, winner of the Umbra-Pratt Design Competition. $6. Buy here.

Martha Stewart "Ribbon Matte Blue" Frame 4" x 6"

Wrap up major milestones in your life with this elegant Martha Stewart "Ribbon Matte Blue" Frame 4" x 6". Blue ribbon and silver-plated inner and outer rims frame the moments you never want to forget. $22.00 Sale $14.99. Buy here.

Zojirushi Ms. Bento Stainless Lunch Jar in Aqua Blue

The Zojirushi Ms. Bento Stainless Lunch Jar in Aqua Blue has stainless steel construction and vacuum insulation. It has microwaveable inner bowls and a washable container. This unit Includes chopsticks and an easy to care bag. Free shipping. $53.00 Sale $35.95. Buy here.

Blue and Turquoise Medallion Gold Foil Bound Lined Journal

This Blue and Turquoise Medallion Gold Foil Bound Lined Journal (6" x 8") by Punch Studio is a beautifully decorated lined journal. Cover has gold metallic embellishments. Satin ribbon bookmark. $12.95. Buy here.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Pouch

This Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Pouch is a versatile pouch to stylishly carry all your supplies. Nylon pouch with quilted logo lettering throughout and logo plate at front. Zipper closure. Lined. 7.5"H x 10.5"L. $58. Buy here.

Earth Therapeutics Self-Heating Gel Booties

Stimulate circulation and soothe sore, tired feet with gentle heat using Earth Therapeutics Self-Heating Gel Booties. These gel booties stimulate circulation, soften dry skin, temporarily relieve arthritis pain, and soothe tired, overworked feet with gentle heat and moisture-infused gel lining. Gel contains naturally healing olive oil and nourishing Vitamin E. With proper care, may be reused up to 40 times. Booties fit most foot sizes. $30 Sale $22.50. Buy here.

Champagne Flutes in Turquoise

These Champagne Flutes in Turquoise are glass vintage inspired champagne flutes. 8.25". Set of 2. Made in England. $68. Buy here.

Tropical Turquoise Book bound Photo Album

Capture those special moments with this Tropical Turquoise Book Bound Photo Album featuring a bright silver lining. Two-up 4x6" with Memo. Holds 200 photos. $17.99. Buy here.

Jet Set Storage Bench in Sea Glass

A retro-future space-saver, this Jet Set Storage Bench in Sea Glass is versatile, stylish and perfect in almost any room. A plush tufted and piped cushion top, upholstered in vintage-inspired tweed, opens to reveal generous storage space. Tapered legs recall mid-century style. Perfect in the living room, as an ottoman or coffee table. Even better in the bedroom, helpfully holding your linens. $240. Buy here.

Hidden Peacock Bowls

These Hidden Peacock Bowls feature resplendent plumes, bathed in aquamarine glaze, that are secreted away inside unassuming matte walls. 3 sizes available. $48-$88. Buy here.

Crabtree & Evelyn LaSource Collection

The Crabtree & Evelyn LaSource Collection are at-home spa therapies for the body, hands and feet that blend shea butter, borage oil and peppermint with ingredients from the sea - restorative minerals and salts, nourishing algae and nutrient-rich seaweed. $6.99-$34.99 Sale $5.94-$29.74. Buy here.

interDesign Translucent Bath Coordinates

These interDesign Translucent Bath Coordinates are refreshingly modern. These translucent bath coordinates breathe life back into your bathroom. Translucent design lets light shine through for a glowing effect. Plastic construction offers incredible durability. In blue. $6.99-12.99 Sale $4.89-$9.09. Buy here.

Well-Measured Bowls

These handmade stoneware Well-Measured Bowls are nested for easy storage and spouted for mess-free pours. Includes 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1 cups. Stoneware. Dishwasher and microwave safe. $20. Buy here.

Peacock Lamp

The sleek curves of a stacked gourd ceramic Peacock Lamp colored with a brilliant peacock-inspired glaze. 150 Watts max w/3-way switch. $365. Buy here.

Boulder Opal Glass Sink and Waterfall Faucet

This stunning Boulder Opal Glass Sink and Waterfall Faucet combines royal turquoise and vivid blues in an abstract form. Unique bathroom sink is composed of tempered glass and is hand-painted. Installing a new sink is an ideal home improvement project. Faucet features a glass plate that matches the sink. Waterfall faucet is constructed of solid brass with a chrome finish. High-quality ceramic cartridge is long-lasting. All mounting hardware is included. $265 Sale $254.99. Buy here.

Garden Love Scarf By Flowie

This soft light weight Garden Love Scarf By Flowie is perfect to keep your neck warm and cozy in cool spring/summer evenings outside or air conditioned indoor offices. Pre Washed. Hand screen printed and made in USA. Size: Approx. 26.5" W x 73" L. Material: 100% Cotton Lawn. $52. Buy here.

"Mosaic Steps" 10 Piece Complete Bed

Make over your bedroom in calming blue and green hues with the Martha Stewart Collection "Mosaic Steps" 10 Piece Complete Bed. Featuring a delicately woven tile-patterned comforter, with equally refined solid and print accents, for a bed that's both endlessly comfortable and timelessly stylish. $350 Sale $110. Buy here.

Personalized Must Have Post-it Note Pad Set

Stay organized in any style or color with this Personalized Must Have Post-it Note Pad Set. You choose from 5 designs and each pad will be custom personalized with any name and two initial monogram (if applicable) you choose! Any style can be printed on canary yellow, cream, white, blue, or carnation pink. Each pack contains 30 note pads (10 pads at 2" x 3", 10 pads at 3" x 2", 10 pads at 3" x 4") and includes 50 sheets per pad for a total of 1500 sheets. Perfect for office, home, or school...makes a great teacher gift as well! $39.95. Buy here.

Jewelry Hatbox Collection

This Jewelry Hatbox Collection give you a whole new way to store jewelry and more. One has a mirror inside with two flowers on the lid; the other has mini drawers and hooks, with three flowers on the lid. $59 Sale $39. Buy here.

A girl can dream, can't she?

I've had many a sleepless night the last month or so. I do lots of random things with my extra time. Among other things, I spend a lot of time messing around in Photoshop. One night, with inspiration from Mama Kat, I did something crazy.

Creepy psycho stalker crazy.

...and Marrdy convinced me to share this craziness with you all.

Meet my husband:



Okay, okay, okay.
Yes, that is my face pasted on Mandy Moore's body in a photo with John Krasinski.
I love John.
I love Jim.
Either or, take your pick, find me a guy like him.
Oh, it is love.



P.S. John, if you're out there reading this, I'm totally not crazy, but we should so go on a date!
Call me!