Another cabinet that caught my interest

Now this is an interesting way to paint cabinets. I have white cabinets, and I really don't like them at all. Just cheapy builder's fare. I'm thinking of painting them green, like the color of these. Then put a glaze of chocolate brown into the creases, like these. I'll be starting soon and I'll post some pics for you. It's winter.....and I gotta PAINT something!!

Yes, bad foods....But in Good portions are OK

From the WebMD site:

Bad Foods – Good Portions

Just about any “bad” food can be part of your weight loss plan if you stick to small enough portions. In fact, dietitians advise against banning your favorite treats. Depriving yourself of the foods you crave could set you up for failure. A better strategy is to set limits on quantity -- for example, one chocolate truffle a day -- and stick to them. For more hints, check out WebMd's slide show

painted celery green cabinet

Doesn't this cabinet look adorable painted? The room just wouldn't have the right punch if the cabinet had been stained the same ol', same ol' dark brown. The brightness of this room is captivating!

Hall Bath redo

The hall bath. It's after Christmas and it's time to redecorate for a cleaner, fresher feel. I took out the riverboat theme and I'm trying NOT to do a "theme", but simply to reflect nature. Here's my start. What do you think?

Some inspiration pics

I collect inspiration photos from the web, but unfortunately, didn't save where they came, so I can't give credit at this time. But enjoy what makes me happy:

I love the color of the cabinets here. The dark pulls look great and this overall looks comfy and cozy and has the feel of hearty soup cooking on that magnificent stove. And who doesn't want a chandelier in their kitchen. If my kitchen was this big, I bet I would have one too, instead of a stupid ol ceiling fan!

This pic I saved because I like the glass doors above the window.

More glass front cabinets. And a nice farmhouse sink.

Isn't this neat? 2 chairs made into a bench. I don't like ruffles, but I love pleats, like this. And did you notice that the mirror frame repeats the pleats? The copper backs are cute! Not so much loving the lime green color.

And look at this great way to add some a creative touch? Nice because the artist kept the design simple. The bowl on top coordinates nicely.

Balance is my word for 2009

"A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can be sharp and biting or rich and soft and slow."

Tip Junky has challenged us to choose a specific word for 2009 that will be our personalized and inspirational motto. Mine will be Balance. In all things. My health, my eating choices, my exercises, my work, my social life and in the busy and quiet times. But through all of this - my family will always come first.


Photo credit: Dave Gorman, Flickr

Hungry Girl? - why, yes I am


Found this terrific site about food and eating - it even has the WW points! And this site has mucho info about fast-food and the points that go with it. See for yourself how interesting Hungry Girl is for yourself! Enjoy.

You Kill Me movie critique

Frank Falenczyk (Ben Kingsley) loves his job. He just happens to be the hit-man for his Polish mob family in Buffalo, N.Y. But, Frank's got a drinking problem and he messes up a critical assignment that puts the family business in peril.

I liked the dark humor. It's a good movie and Ben is great!

I won the give-away at Lime in the Coconut! :-)

Check out Lime in the Coconut for a neat give-away on some yummy scented stuff! She also has such an amazing eye-candy blog.
UPDATE: I WON!!!!!! I'm giggling like a school girl! I adore presents and this is so wonderful and generous of Linda at Lime in the Coconut. Have you checked out her blog yet? You really should - it's full of pics of exotic homes and resorts. Take a mini vacation in your own room. And thank you so much Linda for the gift - I know I will enjoy using it!!

Got a Craigslist freebie!

Can you believe that someone threw this away? It was listed as "Free" on Craigslist and I was the lucky one to get to it the fastest. The poster just gave the address and said it was out by the curb. I really didn't think it would be there because it took me 1/2 hour to get ready and drive there. Lucky!! I wrote and thanked the lady for it and she replied that she was glad someone could use it as she was getting rid of everything that was in her and her ex's household. LOL! Throw out the ex - but not the good stuff!!!

Christmas party at SIL

My SIL had her Christmas party and as always, it was beautiful. She had probably a hundred candles burning throughout her lovely home. Her stunning tree was simply decorated with a full gold bow on top.



Ham/pickle/cream cheese rollups

These are yummy and I made 2 batches for Holiday munchin'! (I got to feast on the "mistakes")


Bargain storage containers

I'm always on the watch for a bargain and Craigslist provides a lot of them. I got 3 of these 3 drawer storage containers for $15 total! At Wal-Mart, they go for $20 each. These are like new and I will put one in each closet to contain the small items in which we're always searching, but don't have a special place for. I get a little giddy when I create organization. (Isn't that just plain weird?)

Neverwas movie

A Yale graduate gets a job at the mental institution where his novelist father spent the last years of his life. Once there, he meets a schizophrenic man who proves a mysterious link to his father's material.

Good movie - this is a psychological drama, portraying our humanity and our reality vs. fantasy. On a dark side, but with an uplifting ending.

Choc dipped pretzel rods for Christmas treats


My homemade gift to family members this year will be chocolate dipped pretzel rods with an additional coating of other goodies. Some will have toasted coconut or mini Reeses pieces or chopped nuts.....all yummy and gourmet! I will post a pic of the packaging of these tasty treats later this week.

A woman's guide to beauty............


I couldn't resist this. The pic says it all.

My warm, furry purry, Red



Breakfast room organizer


Took an old trunk and pulled off the somewhat silly wood embellishments. Positioned it by the kitchen/garage door to collect clutter and shoes. Works perfectly! When Shan comes home everyday, she puts her bag in there and Den has been instructed on how to use the trunk for his shoes ie; open the lid, insert shoes. LOL! You know men and their clutter.

Pomegranates



Beautiful, luscious pomegranates. I have just recently tried these - and ooh baby, where have you been all my life?! Crunchy, sweet, tart and juicy. What more could you want from a fruit?

I love beadboard


We are planning on adding some tall beadboard to our hallway and I'm searching for inspiration. This is a pic of a Bed & Breakfast room found on the internet. I saved the pic because of the wonderful use of beadboard in this room. It is high enough to make the space clean and uncluttered and the top is decorated in a warm fashion. Nice to look at.

Decoupaged carousel horse


I admire this work of art from justlinda on GardenWeb. She decoupaged a discarded carousel horse with wallpaper flowers. Wouldn't this look wonderful on a back porch? Or in a nursery? Well, I guess it would look wonderful in just about any setting.

Free hamburger on your birthday


Join the birthday club for a free hamburger on your birthday! http://www.redrobin.com
Click on the join e-club banner. Enjoy.