The Great Flood of 2011

Goodbye City Hello Suburbs

I received this call from my dad in the morning, he said " Karen the basement flooded." All your things are ruined. I have been hoarding my things in the left corner of his basement for years. Ummmm 15 to be exact.

Strawberry Crepes, Yum!

Crepes or as I like to call them creps. My husband showed me some love the other morning by making this yummy breakfast. Maybe I should show him some love back by finishing this door:

Workshop Wednesday #22

                                                            

I went to Blogy Boot Camp and I was inspired to create a new header. What do you think? I will share more about this event in a future post- hang on!

So many people that link to the parties have such inspiring things to feature, why is there so little time to create...?

Hooked on Needles cute little tote...

Artsy Fartsy Mama's little pants...

                                          

A Southern Lady's Scrambling's little doodle...

                                    

Crafting Fiend's little owls...

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Crepes Coming Soon!

Oh how I feel the love when my husband makes crepes- strawberry this time!

Recipe coming soon!

See my recipe here!

Friday's Feature

I have decided that I am going to write a weekly post on fridays highlighting a blog that has impressed me. It's just the teacherly thing in me to do. This week I encourage you stop stop by Julia's blog, Sweet Serendipity.

                    

Where she has created this amazing Pottery barn knock off. I don't know about you but I think we should all knock off a few pottery barn projects maybe then we can drive the store's prices down! If I could get my hands on this, I would love to hang it in my MomCave.

Be proactive make your own Pallet Board Art! Julia lays it out for you step by step!

Like a Kid in a Candystore- My China Story

When my husband and I were getting married we decided to register at Macy's and Bed Bath and Beyond. I was fixated on getting my fine China. That was all I wanted. I think I nearly drove my bridesmaids crazy over it.

Workshop Wednesday #21

                                                  

Well would you look at that, Workshop Wednesday is legal.

 I am trying to motivate myself to finish the basement door.

I started removing the paint 3 weeks ago. My husband has commented that it needs more sanding and some stain, 21 times now. Hopefully I don't have to hear him say it another 21 times. I'd like to know who this nagging woman is in this relationship anyway?  It is JUST a basement door- honey.

Coo-toes to all my bloggers that finish the projects they start, I wish I could say the same for myself, but I can't.

Gilly Grey's lovely bookcase.

The Inspired Collection's quaint hutch

Your are Talking too Much's amazing chairs.

Spruce Your Nest's eyecatching dresser.

  

Elizabeth and Co's darling desk.

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As my dad would say "whatcha all been up to?" Share what you have create, ate or gone lately. We are all nosey bloggers that love to see into others lives!

Workshop Wednesday #20

On our first day of our Staycation we decided to go out as a family and enjoy breakfast. I pass this breakfast place all the time on the way to my mother-in-laws so we decided to go there and try it.

Great minds must think alike, apparently they were on vacation too. We will just have to wait to enjoy their quiche and pastries after August 17th when they reopen. 

This week I am highlighting the delicious breakfasts recipes that were posted. I don't know about you, but I can eat breakfast for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I just can't get enough of it!

Chameleon Girl's french toast casserole 

Big Bear's Wife  Savory Bacon and Egg Cups

 

 Angel Foods Kitchen Sweet Potato Pancakes

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Don't be in such a hurry, stay awhile, sip your coffee,  enjoy your breakfast!

Oh Come On- Pop A S'more!

Nothing beats food on a stick, so why not S'mores?

We loved them as kids, we can still love them as adults. Make them into a fun dessert everyone can enjoy!

I Frenchifieded my Sitting Room, Come See!

I am doing a little dance,

 making a little love,

 I'm sittin' down tonight, that's right I'm sitting down tonight!

In my newly upholstered french chair.

If anyone ever tells you that upholstering this type of chair is easy they are L-Y-I-N-G to you!

I must admit I did some yelling, throwing, and swearing while putting the material on plus I hammered my thumb and burned my hand on the iron.

Was it worth it? Hells YA!

Look at this MASTER PIECE...

Oh come on, just admit it you want to sit in it. Let's take a closer look at how I spent the fruits of my labor for the last two nights...

Workshop Wednesday #19

To continue on with my "SWEETS" themed week, here are a few sweets for all  my sweets that link up each week. I don't know how I'd get along without you!

And honestly, I don't know how we would get along in the world without dessert! What kind of sweet fixes your tooth?

the cookie? (the Life of Jennifer Dawn)

 

 lemon raspberry bars ? (Brandy's Baking)

chocolate lava cake?  (Home Savvy A to Z)

a cupcake? (Momnivore's Dilemma)

pie? (Everyday Art)

 ice cream? This is my favorite! (Simply Designing)

cake? (Aunt Nubby's Kitchen)

red velvet brownies? (Extreme Personal Measures)

Carmel and chocolate rice crispy treats? (Making Memories)

What's your favorite sweet thing? I'd realy like to know...

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A Week ALL About Sweets

The family is on vacation and when you are on vacation you need to indulge. Our first indulgement was this, grilled bananas with a cream sauce topped with blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. It went down smoothly. Can't wait to show you what we will indulge in next. I love vacation!

We found the recipe @ thefoodnetwork!

Old Sink-New Sink- Workshop Wednesday # 18

My old sink was a Real doozie...

and my new sink is a REAL doozie!

This was sinks first day in it's new "setting". Unfortunately it has never looked like that again. It looks more like...

 this, ALL THE TIME.

Instead of doing the dishes today I wrote out a friends vows in calligraphy. This is what I'd rather be doing, creating something pretty. What have you been up to lately?

Here are a few of last week's pretties...

This cute little car seat cover by MoMamma.

Are you feeling really good? Like Miss America? Then you should check out Create with Joy's post!

This is what you can create with a few old t-shirts. Thanks for sharing Jenci! It totally looks like a Gryffindor!

There is always room for a healthy popsicle. Try HomeSpun's with Love!

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A little Slice of Italian Heaven

I could not resist taking a picture of our meal last night. I have been a connoisseur of polenta since I was a little kid.  With a Northern Italian grandma it's impossible not to have polenta as a staple in your diet.