http://thisandthatandthensome.blogspot.com/

This and That and Then Some...

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Words of wisdom courtesy of Pinterest this week......

This:

That:

And Then Some:

Have a wonderful week everyone :)

Shoe Love

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From Pinterest......

End of an Era

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Farewell One Life to Live.................... By the way, epic finale :)

So Pretty

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~Let the journey begin 2012~

Good Bye 2011

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THE WORST YEAR EVER..............

Awareness can save your life...

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It saved mine.........

so true

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Inspired

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More Retail Therapy!

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I like to shop!!!!!!! Life is short .......

Keep Calm

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LOVE OMG

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Yeah....these are the BOMB!!!!!!!!!

The Help

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This book was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. One of the best books I have ever read<3 Go Get IT!!! and enjoy :)

So.....

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Time for Intensive Retail Therapy :) Yay!!

Ahhh

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Yes PLEASE!!!!!

If You Only Knew ..

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Fashion Love

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WOW.......LOVE this coat.....!!!! :)

Fashion Love

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This makes me happy!!!

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Gorgeous Photo I found on Pinterest. The sheltie reminds me of my dog Riley :)

Pickjoke.com

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recently....

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Inspired by a blogger friend Emilie.
. http://www.em-il-ie.com/2011/04/recently.html

Craving........ROOT BEER FLOATS!!!!!!!

Longing for..........these..................

Or these.....yes please...

I LOVE PRETTY SHOES...............................

Add these too.........being greedy right now

Playing...words with friends.....with a passion... 17 people right now...YIKES !!!

Missing my Grandma Lucille. She would be 100 this year. I wish and pray that she is having a Pina Colada, playing cards, having chips and dip, and has an endless library of romance novels in heaven..... Miss you so much...xoxoxo

Proud of my Nephew Scott in Afganistan..coming home for a few days next month...CAN'T WAIT.....

Celebrating 25 years of Marriage to this WONDERFUL MAN....I am so lucky and *happy* <3

Reading................so good!!!

Listening to ADELE.....Love her voice...its like an Angel.....................

Watching..............for over 38 years...yes! I admit it and I am going to be totally lost without All My Children. They announced the cancellation of this show on Thursday. Did I mention I named my daughters Erika and Kelly......Erica Kane and Kelly Ripa............ :)http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=suchv1PGEMw

What are your recents???

<3 Thanks for stopping by my friends :)

Its My Birthday Tomorrow!

2011-03-02T13:02:00.000-05:00

And I am excited!!

                                           Its going to be a GREAT DAY!!
                                                      GREAT WEEK!!
                                                    GREAT MONTH!!

Happy Tuesday!

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Click Here... 2010 Year in Pictures

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I am reposting this because it is so facinating.. This is our year in review ..2010 Enjoy Friends :)

For the LoVe of SHOES

2011-02-06T14:30:00.000-05:00

Wouldn't it be nice to have this furniture to keep your beloved shoes in?????

No, thats not me in the picture, and no, that picture was not taken in my home.....but a girl can dream right?????

Kelly and Andy

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Senior pictures taken in the Spring of 2010......

.......before the accident that changed all of our lives.

HOUSEWIVES of Beverly Hills Reunion!

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Tonight..

Guilty Pleasure in a complicated life...... lets discuss tomorrow on Facebook....... :)

Currently Obsessed With

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MAX!!!

Erika.. kiss his little sweet face for me!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

PRETTY CUPCAKES

That look like ART projects......

These Booties!!!!

Modern Family!!!

*************************

Thanks for stopping by:)

I LOVE this photograph..

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From http://blissfulliving-domesticbliss.blogspot.com/2011/01/sweet-event.html

I LOVE the black tulle dress,

*PINK* luggage

and Vintage car....

By the way...this is a FABULOUS Blog.....

Check it out......I would love to visit this wonderful store sometime.

Enjoy........:)

Today.......

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I took this

picture of

the fountain

in our pool.....

as part of my picture a day... 365 project.

....played in my studio..with all my STUFF that I treasure...for the class that I am taking online...

Soul Restoration..

with Melody Ross

and TONS of really cool people..

Thinking about my nephew

Scott

in Afganistan..

Hoping and praying that he stays safe..

Sent this goodie box to him..he will recieve it in 10 days.....already working on the next box......

Thanks for stopping by ... Joanie

2010 Year In Review......

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Reposting this because it is so cool. Click on 2010 Year in Review to watch!!!!!

Winter Reading

2010-12-27T17:38:00.000-05:00

Hello Amazon.com...I am so excited about my new book choices for January :)

Wait a minute......How did this AWESOME PURSE get added to my BOOK order???????

SCORE!!!!!! Gotta l o>e Christmas $$$...

My Original Blog Header..

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I found this little art project while looking thru old pictures :)

Dear Santa......

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LOVE these shoes!!!!!

Size 8 1/2 :)

Thanks in advance..... ;)

Always at the right time...

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Melody ......thank you for getting me thru each day :) Your emails always come at the right time and give me

inspiration just when I need it. <3

What might have been.....

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Is not and SOLD....

Too Bad...this was the ultimate PAD...for the whole family... :(

So very excited....

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I just registered for the AMAZING class that starts January 11, 2011

You can see all of the details here:

http://bravegirlsclub.com/onlineclasses.html

Just what I needed :)

Powerful.....watch this...

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Decisions, decisions......

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LOVE these Boots.........and they are *PINK*

There is a name for it!!!!!!!

2010-08-20T08:16:00.000-04:00

Urban Dictionary: post block syndrome - Similar to writers block only in the context of social networking sites. Unable to come up with post worthy content. Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!

Happy Belated Birthday Betsy Johnson......Will you trade closets with me?????? :)

Thinking..thinking....I'll be back soon.......

Shoes!

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Graduation and Senior Pic....2010

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My Sweet Daughter....Dad, Erika, and I are so very PROUD of you <3 Congratulations to you and your class 2010!!

I would LOVE to be here

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WOW!!!

Just bought these for my daughter's graduation party...........

LOVE BETTY........ You are my ultimate IDOL!!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Joanie :)

Countdown to Graduation

2010-05-12T09:43:00.001-04:00

Kelly

My daughter is getting ready to graduate from high school on June 4. I cannot believe how fast the time flew by and now my youngest is getting ready to start a new chapter in her life. I am so very proud of her.

Blog Neglect...

2010-04-27T18:31:00.000-04:00

is not a good thing......Going to fix that this week. I have many days off of work and plan to update... YAY!!

My Blog is my ~*baby*~

Ah -Ha Moment....

2010-04-23T21:12:00.000-04:00

WOW....I just came to the realization...that things are changing... and my Blog may take a new direction.........I am SUPER excited......stay tuned..........it will be VERY SOON.........I really hate change but I am embracing this new endevor...its gonna be GOOD....I just know it : ) Thanks for visiting my friends.... you are the BEST!!!!!!!
Take care,
Joanie :)

I {hEaRt} Birthdays!!!

2010-03-03T16:24:00.000-05:00

Today I feel *blessed*
I am celebrating another birthday...and while some people dread birthdays....I say..bring them on!!!! :)

I am having a great day!

Hears to wishing you all excellent health, happiness, and many many happy birthdays!!!!.......and cake too!

Joanie:)

My Crazy Life....

2010-03-01T19:59:00.000-05:00

Ok...Its Official.... I ..... Have ... A ..Crazy.. Life...

But I think its ok..... I Think......
Two days until my Birthday!!!!!
Peace..
Joanie :)

Celebrating!!!!!

2010-02-28T20:40:00.000-05:00

Its my birthday week!!! My actual birthday is Wednesday...but I like to celebrate all week long!!! I recieved the BEST news ever last week. I don't have to go back to my Oncologist for a WHOLE YEAR!!! YES...a whole year...365 days...Holler!!!! I am so excited!!! :)

So let the CELEBRATION begin!!!!

A toast from.....

http://www.thewineladies.com/ Yes...we all have matching wine glasses....... Love these girls!!!

Check out this fantastic shoe site......you pick out the style, price and color of the shoe you are looking for!!!

I have a very hard decision to make this week.....What kind of cake should I have??? Hmmmmmmm......This one is so very pretty..... I need to figure this out in the next few days.....

Thanks for stopping by my friends!!! Take care... Joanie :)

Time Flies !

2010-02-09T11:01:00.001-05:00

Time for another 6 month check up with my Oncologist. I am wondering if these appointments will ever get easier. Wish I wasn't so nervous. I KNOW I am fine......

So for now I am waiting for 3:00 to hurry up and come.......so I can enjoy the rest of my day off......

:) Joanie

~TGIF~

2010-01-29T20:00:00.001-05:00

Hi Friends!!

Thanks for stopping by in cyberworld. YAY!!!!!! Its FINALLY the weekend!!!! I am in the process of giving my Blog a *new look* so pardon the dust as I keep working at it. I am also in the process of cleaning and organizing my studio. We just purchased a few new things and moved some things around. I LOVE to organize and clean.....(I know that sounds crazy) but I will unveil my Blog and my new completed studio in the next few weeks....so stand by! I am thinking about a FABULOUS RAWK to go with the unveiling...so keep checking back!! :) SUPER GOOD STUFF!!!!!!!

My daughter came home for a few days from college and brought MAX...he is so very sweet! He is his latest GLAMOUR pose......Did I mention how smart he is????? Its always nice to see my daughter too. She has let me pretty much take over her vacant room for my studio. I DID buy her a pretty bed for when she comes to visit :)

On to the faves for this week...............
#1. OMG...This is TO DIE FOR GOOD....!!!!!! This makes your coffee taste like a PEPPERMINT PATTY .......YUMMY!!!!!!!!!

#2. I LOVE my job!!!!!!! (in retail) Yesterday I had a client who handed me this..... Yes...This is the CENTURION BLACK AMERICAN EXPRESS!!!! So...a little info on this COVETED Invitation only CHARGE CARD....... You must charge at least $250,000 per year...Pay the balance off every month...$5000.00 just to apply...$2500.00 per year ANNUAL fees......AND I GOT TO HOLD IT .......briefly.....(Its heavy and thick)....Just thought you'd like to know..in case you don't have one.......like .......................me...................................... so cool..........................

#3. I am learning so many new things right now....(new job)and after being a STAY AT HOME MOM for the past 20 years........I am a little slow......I am thinking about reading this book...to help me with my learning curve!!!!! I will let you know if it helps... :)

#4. Look how cute this Pink Laptop is!! Saving for this too!!!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by my Blog.....

{{{HUGS}}}
Joanie :)

Friday Faves

2010-01-22T09:49:00.016-05:00

Hi Friends!!! Friday FaveTime!!!

#1. Meet Max :)

My daughter is the proud owner of this sweet little sheltie. He is 12 weeks old now and is a total ball of ENERGY!!!!!

He has stolen our hearts......Even Riley seems to be warming up to this busy busy puppy......When my daughter left to go back to college..our home became very quiet.....we all miss this little guy and can't wait until they visit again soon :)

#2. Webster's Pages has sneek peeks from CHA on their Blog!!! I LOVE these Buttons!!!Check out their website!!!!http://websterspages.ning.com/forum/topics/sneak-peeks-embellishments

#3. I LOVE this dress......... saving ........

#4. The Live Traffic Feed on my Blog is so AMAZING! I have so many very cool visitors from all over the world!!!! I love this !!!!!!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Working on updating my Blog.....just need a little more time. I really enjoy all of the friendships that have been formed here. Looking forward to a wonderful 2010

HUGS!!

Joanie :)

******* Leave a comment if you like *********

HOW COOL IS THIS!!!!!!!!

2010-01-19T17:24:00.003-05:00

This is the LIVE traffic feed from my Blog dated January 19 2010....

Sarasota, Florida arrived from blogger.com on "~*This and That and Then Some*~"
Little Rock, Arkansas arrived from blogger.com on "~*This and That and Then Some*~"
Schenectady, New York arrived on "~*This and That and Then Some*~"
Birmingham arrived from blogger.com on "~*This and That and Then Some*~"
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya arrived from blogger.com on "~*This and That and Then Some*~"
Horb, Baden-Württemberg arrived from blogger.com on "~*This and That and Then Some*~"
Clifton Park, New York arrived on "~*This and That and Then Some*~"
London arrived from blogger.com on "~*This and That and Then Some*~"
Istanbul arrived from blogger.com on "~*This and That and Then Some*~"
Singapore arrived from blogger.com on "~*This and That and Then Some*~"

WOW!!!! I am HONORED and SUPER IMPRESSED.....

Thanks for stopping by!!! I need to get back to Blogging asap!!!!! :)

Posting soon!!! Joanie :)

Friday Faves!!!!

2009-12-18T20:26:00.011-05:00

Hi Friends!!!
I am finally back after a break from Blogging......I am SUPER *happy* to say that everyone in my family is employed!!!! My husband is working at a new job...both of my daughters are employed and ME...I am working after being a stay-at-home mom for 20 years....I *LOVE* it!!!

What more could I ask for!!!!!!!! :)
My faves this month are.....
#1. This stunning *pink* room all decorated for Christmas....Its so warm and welcoming......I LOVE it!!!!!!!
#2. Gingerbread Houses....How sweet is this???

and this?????????????

And look at these beautiful creations on display at the Biltmore in North Carolina!!!!!! Nicccceee..

Such amazing talent....

#3. This is a candy shop in the mall where I work......OMG!!!!! I bought these chocolate lollypops........SO AMAZINGLY GREAT!!!!!! YUMMY!!!!!

#4. Red Velvet Cake...... One of the desserts I will be making for my family on Christmas Day....

#5. Real.....yes REAL...... Christmas Trees..... My husband surprised me with a 10 ft. REAL tree this year......I have always had artificial trees for the past 20 years....I mean...I LIVE in Florida
...Is so HOT here.....But my real tree is so pretty and now I don't think I will ever go back....

Thanks for stopping by and visiting!!! Hoping you all have a wonderful weekend finishing up your baking, shopping, and wrapping !!!

Take care and enjoy!!!!!

Joanie :)

Blog Neglect...is NOT a good thing.......

2009-12-17T17:39:00.003-05:00

Friday Faves coming tomorrow!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!! Enjoy this beautiful *pink* (of course) GORGEOUS room until then!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Take care friends......
Joanie :)

Shoes.....

2009-11-19T08:10:00.001-05:00

~Drools~
These STUNNING SHOES are calling my name!!!!

Friday Faves

2009-11-06T10:47:00.008-05:00

Hmmm...you know...I am just not feeling the faves this week. Maybe something new for fun instead. I call it fantasy shopping...because I LOVE to shop!!!!
Ok.....Lets get started....

So lets just say that I went into a Michaels Store.....and walked up to the Martha Stewart crafts...I would GRAB this glitter set...... I {HeArt} sparkles!!! SHOPPING!!!!!!

And THEN.... while surfing...I see this SAWEET belt........SO VERY pretty..........SO mine......SHOPPING is FUN!!!!!!!!!

AND check out this SUPER CUTE RING!!!!! Ohhh la la.... Kate Spade...You ROCK!!!! No bag necessary...just going to wear it home........ (I am going GREEN) HA!!!!

AND Oh Yeah....and she also makes GORGEOUS bracelets......for a mere $250 this beauty can be yours!!! I can skip the bag on this one too!!!! (environmentally conscious....that would be me ;)

Ok...a confession time........ Please don't judge me here..... BUT.........I. AM. A. SHOE. AHOLIC. AND. I. WANT. THESE. BADLY. I mean....just LOOK at these.....*sighs*

So I guess these all could be classified as faves after all.......that I really want to OWN!!!!! LOL!!!

No scrappy creations this week....but I did get some Websters Paper for a Christmas Banner!!

Take care my friends....you are the BEST!!!

Joanie :)

Halloween Weekend

2009-10-30T08:01:00.003-04:00

Just wanted to wish you all Happy Halloween!!!

This is a very exciting weekend for me...updates will follow on Monday!!

Take care!! ...and if anyone gets an abundance of Almond Joys trick or treating on Saturday...send them this way!!!
Joanie

Friday Faves....

2009-10-23T12:03:00.009-04:00

Happy Friday!!!! Time for Faves!!

#1. I FINALLY made this mini book from the Breast Cancer 3Day Walk 2007 and 2008. It took me awhile to pull it all together but I am really happy how it turned out. I'll post the inside pics soon!!!

#2. Soooooo loving these candy pumpkins. I hear that they are quite healthy too!!!

#3. I am planning on having one of these tonight...its been a looooong crappy week. Doesn't this look yummy???

#4. I know you know what I am going to say here.....

Awareness can save your life!

#5. The Season Finale last night with The Real Housewives of Atlanta.... LOVED IT!! I haven't heard grown women call each other such nasty names and fight since high school!! "Heffer" and "big moose" were my personal favorites! I am really going to miss this show!

Take care!!! Joanie :) Thanks for stopping by!!!

Friday Faves

2009-10-16T14:12:00.014-04:00

When the Japanese mend broken objects, they aggrandize the damage by filling the cracks with gold. They believe that when something's suffered damage and has a history it becomes more beautiful. ~Barbara Bloom

Hi Friends... I know I have been MIA lately but I am finally getting back to doing what I love...

I made this DREAM banner for my daughter who is away at school. I wanted her to know that I am always thinking of her and I am very proud of her. <3

I've been on a roll and can't be stopped...... More projects to come...I am having so much fun!!

Don't forget to wear *PINK* this month!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Joanie :)

Friday Faves PINK Edition

2009-10-01T15:22:00.014-04:00

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
For you, my friends...

#1. I know you have seen these before, but last year I decorated these bras that inspired Prima to donate free products to their customers in order for them to create a card, layout, or project to pass along to a cancer patient or caregiver. The response was overwhelming. What a nice feeling that I had something to do with this.:) My #1 FAVORITE is Prima ... You are the best <3 !!!!!!!

#2. My #2 favorite is that I get to still be here and everyday is a gift :)

#3. You know...... it wouldn't be a Joanie Friday Faves post without SHOES!!!!! and they're *pink* *swoon*

#4. ........And it wouldn't be a Joanie Friday Fave post without something scrapbook related!!! Melissa Francis has this beautiful fluffy *pink* mica flakes.....oh so very pretty.

Hugs to you Melissa....also a Breast Cancer Survivor <3

#5. *PINK* Troll beads!!!!!!

My dear Blog friends, I am so very honored that you stop by and visit. My all time FAVORITE is you and our cyber friendships. It is so wonderful that we can be here for each other anytime:) Please just take a moment to call your bestie and remind them to do their regular monthly breast checks...and then have them call a friend. Its important that we all remind each other to take care of ourselves in our crazy busy lives. We are mothers, wives, daughters, sisters and friends. Early detection can save your life and I don't know what I would do without you, my friends.

Feel those \o/ \o/ boobs!!!! (aren't those just the cutest???)

Your friend,

Joanie :)

Friday Faves

2009-09-24T16:43:00.008-04:00

Friday Faves.....Finally.... I am back girlies!!!

I have been on a Blog-cation for a few weeks. Well, actually my husband is taking a class online and I haven't been able to get near the computer...

My favs this week are.......

#1. Its almost October...Breast Cancer Awareness Month!!!! I have so many wonderful things planned...and I am so excited!!!!!!

#2. I tried to make a new banner for my blog....... thinking a 12x12 layout would work...... NOT.......but I did have fun playing with paper and glue :) I am working on a new banner again!!

#3. I just {lOvE} these shoes...... super cute!!!!! and *pink* Very Bad Girlish..... Can't you see me scrapping in these??????

#4. Love, love this charm bracelet....

#5. I really love this chandelier......it will set you back $1000.00 *sigh* It sure is beautiful to look at though ....... It would look so amazing in my studio too.....

Thanks for stopping by my friends. I have missed all of you and I am looking forward to getting caught up with all of you this weekend :)

Take care,

Joanie :)

Friday Faves

2009-09-03T21:38:00.007-04:00

Birthday Girl in the house.......
I can't believe my daughter is 18!!
Happy Happy Birthday Kelly!!
We are taking Kelly and her friend to a Lil Wayne Concert tomorrow night... word...

School is officially started and it is still super hot. We have had a crazy week again...My mil had heart valve replacement surgery !! We have been taking care of her and while recovery has been slow, she is getting stronger everyday. I think it is amazing that they can repair your heart. :)
On to the Friday Faves.....

#1. Popcicles

#2. FACEBOOK!!!! Finding friends from the past!!! How fun is that! AND I found this picture in one of my friend's online photo albums ... This was taken on our Senior Trip to Orlando in ..........are you ready...1976....gasp!! I am on the left :) Looks like hats were all the rage!!! I must say that my shoes are pretty cute so not much has changed there!!!!

#3. I have been busy!!! I made a few projects...... Bad Girl June Kit.....so pretty!!!

#4. Bad Girl July Kit... I think this is my all time favorite. I still need to take pictures of the inside. I am working on that!!! :)

#5. I {lOvE} 3 Day Weekends!!!!!! Hope you all enjoy the holiday weekend!!

Thanks for stopping by my friends....

Joanie :)

Friday Faves

2009-08-11T09:12:00.013-04:00

Happy 21st Birthday Erika!!!!!

I am late with my faves this week. So much has been going on all at once..

#1. While moving my daughter to her new apartment, we walked into a Walgreens and LOOK at what I found......... This is too funny and I wish I thought of this first!!!!!!!

I think I am going to need that wine....

My daughter left for college on Wednesday...my nephew left for Boot Camp on Wednesday and my neice left for Grad. School in Miami....My youngest daughter is a Senior in High School this year. My daughter's best friend is going to college across the United States to California... Life....I always get a melancoly feeling this time of the year. Time marches on and there is nothing I can do to stop it. Its time for back to school, both of my daughter's birthdays, and the end of summer vacation.

I have been very fortunate to have been a stay at home mom for the past 20 years. I loved every minute of it but now my family is very self sufficient (except for my dog...that needs a treat or belly rub.. any time I look at him :) My daughter's are having milestone birthdays this month, 18 and 21!! Wow...what happened there??? I have 2 Seniors this year.....One in college and one in High School.....Looking for my next new phase in life.....

My husband lost his job last week after working for a company 19 3/4 years...JEEZ...couldn't they let him get his 20 years ..and then let him go?? We are fine...and strong....and faced our worst nightmare..and it going to be ok....Politics....

I feel very blessed that we are a strong family and we will perservere....

#2. US Army......

#3. Back to school...while my girls don't really need crayons.... I miss buying the box with the pencil sharpener in it.......and the smell....of 64 perfect crayons ready for a project....... *sigh*

#4. My Bad Girl project kits have been keeping me busy. I have already finished 2 of them. Scrapbooking and art projects are keeping me sane right now... :) Pictures soon!!!

#5. My husband.

Take care friends..

Joanie :)

Friday Faves :)

2009-08-07T14:40:00.009-04:00

Happy Friday My Friends!!!

My Faves this week are....

#1. This beautiful bedding that my daughter picked out for her new apartment. When it came in the mail we were both pleasantly surprised at how pretty it was. AND..the BEST part was that is was very reasonable :) I love the colors!!!

#2. Haagen Daz vanilla raspberry swirl frozen yogurt........very good!!

#3. Smoothie King!!!!!

#4. I love this magazine....and this month it features Mary Engelbreit's scrap studio along with many other talented women creative spaces. ( I really miss the Home Companion Magazine)
This is the BEST eye candy .....wow....

#5. I have been watching All My Children for many years...actually since I was 13...and that was a very long time ago. I have always bee a HUGE Susan Lucci fan.. aka Erika Kane...(my daughter's name is Erika.. *wink*) This week they announced that they are moving the entire All My Children cast, crew, etc...to LA!!!! Say what???? This show has been on the air for 39 years and has always been filmed in NYC. I am hoping that this is not the begining of the end of this soap. I have a feeling alot of characters will be leaving... if Erica/Susan leaves...I will be so sad. I <3 All My Children...

Thanks for stopping by....

Short post but I am playing with my Bad Girl Kits and I am all consumed..... *fun*

PLUS there have been 2 crazy thunderstorms in a row with another one coming soon... I am afraid to lose power......

Take care my friends!!

Joanie :)

Friday Faves

2009-07-30T09:17:00.009-04:00

Friday Faves!!!!!!

#1. More GREAT news!!!! Look what I got this week. A "see you in a year, your mammogram was normal" letter. I have one last annual check-up to go next week and then all the doctors can leave me alone for awhile. YAY!!!!
#2. So.... I celebrated by treating myself (thank-you hubby) to this totally amazing Macro lens!!! #3. And I started taking really cool pictures like this one!!!!.... so pretty....

#4. This made me laugh. We ordered wine online for the first time...and look at the outside label that came on the box.....too funny!

#5. With only a few weeks of summer left to go...this is how I want to be spending my time ... on the beach with a great book, sunscreen and a lemonade.

Our remodeling is finally done. I'll have pictures next week after I clean and put everything back where it belongs. I am super excited!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are all enjoying the rest of your summer!

Take care,

Joanie :)

Friday Faves :)

2009-07-24T13:29:00.008-04:00

Happy Friday!

Quick Faves again this week...crazy, busy, summer......

#1. Fave this week......Holler....Rascal Flatts..... My husband got us tickets for their concert tomorrow night. I am SUPER excited!!! Jumping up and down.... Only 29 more hours to go!!

#2. Naps...where-ever and when-ever.

#3. I found these *adorable* skulls at Joann Fabrics...they are super cute!!! and $2.00

#4. Its been really fun to have my daughters around this summer. They found this HYSTERICAL new show on MTV called Silent Library.....It is now one of my absolute faves. I laughed so much my stomach hurt. Its about library-goers that flip their cards, learn their fate and attempt complete SILENCE while enduring torturous tasks. Sounds like a winner to me!!!!Series premiere: Monday, June 15th at 6 p.m. ET/PT. I think you can find the trailer on you-tube...OMG..so funny...

#5. The fact that I still have a little bit of Summer left to enjoy my family all together. This Fall I will have 2 Seniors.......where did the time go????

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Joanie :)

Friday Faves

2009-07-17T08:25:00.008-04:00

It is really hard for me to believe that its the middle of July. Thats like half way to Christmas...and if I were really smart I would get my Christmas shopping done NOW and be ahead for the holidays!! Hold that thought...
Here are my faves for this week...

#1. This is my dog Riley. He somehow for the first time in 8 years started a collection...of fleas.
I'm not sure if it was the rain, heat, or all the remodeling we've been doing but...he has fleas. I took him to the groomer for a few days while we totally cleaned and sprayed our yard, house and car. He got a flea bath and the groomer convinced me to give him a summer haircut. His hair is so thick and he is constantly shedding.....I know......excuses.....but look how very sweet he looks :)

#2. It isn't summer unless you have a rootbeer float...soooooo good!!!

#3. I found myself watching Martha Stewart yesterday and I actually liked her show even though she makes me feel very inadequate when it comes to cooking, baking, decorating..etc..

Anyway, she was making cupcakes..... and promoting her new book.

I would love to look inside this book........ sidenote....I am baking cupcakes today ;)

#4. Smooth and Melty Mints....

#5. Paris Hilton's *pink* Bentley...look at the steering wheel and rims!!! Yes, this is a definite fave of mine.... I think I NEED this car!!!

Thanks for stopping by my friends!!

Joanie :)

Friday Faves

2009-07-10T13:51:00.006-04:00

Friday Fave Time :)

Mine are quick this week.
#1. Fabric Tac.... the best adhesive ever!!!

#2. This pretty dress...

#3. My closet loaded up... I really <3>another view....

#4. This ornament I made.....

#5. Hmmmmmm... ok, I guess I only have 4 faves this week.....

Take care girls!!!

Joanie :)

Thank-You to all my Blogging Friends

2009-07-07T15:50:00.003-04:00

You are the sweetest, most thoughtful friends. My Dr. appt. was great! I don't have to go back for another 6 months. Thank-you for all you do for me!!

{{{{{{ HUGS to you my friends }}}}}}}

Joanie :)

Ok...I am stressed......

2009-07-03T20:34:00.003-04:00

Please pardon me as I stress out about my Oncologist appt. on Tuesday...... Sorry... I am a 3 year BC Survivor......but that doesn't make me immune from freaking out from my 6 month Dr. appt. I am going to be wearing a pretty *pink* new top and will be sporting my IPOD............ at full blast..... with all my favorite songs playing....... AND a putting on a VERY brave face as I walk in the office and await my named to be called...
I really, really HATE cancer........

Breast Cancer Awareness can save your life,.......I know...it saved mine.......

Check your breasts my friends.....

Thanks for stopping by.......

Love this.......<3

2009-06-24T18:39:00.013-04:00

Hey Girls..... Time for Friday Faves!!!!

Here are my faves this week;

#1. I would LOVE one of these bathtubs to go in my new bathroom...but they are a tad bit pricey.....too bad.... anyone got an extra $15,000 ??? I know...I said the same thing.....!!!!! but who wouldn't love a bubble bath in one of these lovey tubs!

#2. I really like this picture I took the other night. I used Shutterfly Studio to enhance the picture and it looks pretty.......like I planned it that way!! *wink*

#3. We've been drinking alot of this.....because its been so incredibly HOT!!! PROOF ........ Its been like this for d.a.y.s.......

#3. A few things about this moment.... (a cute survey from another Blog)

Outside my window... Blooming magnolias, a very busy bird feeder, a sparkling pool, beautiful blue sky....

I am thinking....that my Oncologist's appt. is on July 6. Mammogram in late July....I am going to be a 3 year BC survivor on Monday.
I am thankful for... my awesome husband, daughters, and my family.
From the kitchen... I hear my daughter making a sandwich...I went shopping today:) Having food is a good thing around here.

I am wearing...tank top, capris and no shoes....(gasp!!) You KNOW I {heaRt} shoes....
I am creating... the perfect scrap*studio and etsy boutique :) and a present for a very special friend.

I am praying...that my Dr. visit will be a good one.......

I am going... to float in the pool tonight with a glass of wine and a good book....

I am reading.... Where Women Create, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Girls in Trucks(still).....
I am hoping...my remodel gets done SOON!!!!!

I am hearing...Smooth Jazz on the radio... and the hum of the dryer..

Around the house...quiet..the guys left early today, the dog is sleeping and I am getting ready for the weekend.

One of my favorite things...raspberry lemonade!!
A few plans for the rest of the week...We are celebrating my husband's birthday (shhhhh don't tell, but we got him a Wii).. my daughter is coming home for the weekend and I am looking forward to a BBQ and relaxing with my family :)

#4. Ok..my closet made the list again! (I can't get a bright enough picture of it) Maybe I'll try again this afternoon. Its all loaded and is very efficient! AND I Love it!!!! :)

#5. Air conditioning.

I have something very *special *planned for next week so check back!!

Girls ...you are the best!

Take care,

Joanie :)

Friday Faves on Saturday

2009-06-20T09:57:00.007-04:00

I did it.....I finally did what I have been talking about for months....I scrap*papered my closet and I am so in *LOVE* with how it turned out.

#1. *My Closet*

Its hard to get a good picture because the room isn't that big....I promise more pictures soon :)

#2. Funny story...I dropped a package of buttons all over the floor.. so while I was cleaning them up I decided to make a button ball ornament. ( I know...random) I get out the straight pins and the styro foam balls and sit down on the floor. After struggling trying to get the pin box open, the whole thing popped open and pins went flying everywhere...then the phone rang. (Now I am totally distracted) so I sat on the floor talking and found myself making a heart out of the mess.....

#3. Cute cards I found at Target.... Super girlie and fun :)

#4.OMG...Did you watch?????? The season finale was CRAZY!!!! I LOVE THIS SHOW!!

#5. 2 weeks...Yes.. in 2 weeks....our house will be finished...I love remodeling but don't plan on ever doing it again!

Thanks for stopping by and visiting. Take care, Joanie:)

Friday Fave....

2009-06-12T16:24:00.006-04:00

Hi Friends....
I only have one fave this week..............

*WINE*

Have a wonderful weekend!!! and thanks for stopping by :)
Take care,
Joanie:)

Friday Faves

2009-06-05T08:57:00.009-04:00

Hi Girls..

Yay!! Its the weekend and after a long week of remodeling I am looking forward to having the house quiet. I think I am getting my washer and dryer hooked back up this afternoon too !!! Yay again!!! I've been hiding out in my scraproom organizing and playing and keeping out of the way. Its finally coming along and I am hoping to finish it in the next week!! The only thing that is left is wallpapering the wall...I am kinda nervous about doing that and I hope it turns out ok.........

Here are my quick faves today!!
#1. I just planted this *Mimosa tree* that attracts hummingbirds!! The flowers are so pretty and *pink*!!! I have always wanted one of these and saw it at our local nursery for a very reasonable price! :)
#2. This book is on my list to read....

#3. Ok. I'll admit it. I am struggling this week for faves because I've run out of time. But I found this crown I made last year while cleaning out my room! I am calling it fave #3!

#4. Bad Girls new logo and website. Its so very Shabby Chic and pretty. www.badgirls.com GORGEOUS new *ART* kits and the promise of wonderfully inspiring vintagy art projects. They were amazing before... and I can only imagine how wonderful its going to be :)

This is one the AMAZING kits d'art for the month of June! You have to check these out. Seriously...I have no words!! AND no I don't work for them..(although how cool would that be!!) I am just a very happy customer! Bad Girls is focusing more on creating art as well as scrapbooking. Its not your normal scrapbook kit club anymore. Very exciting and right up my alley!!!! I have been waiting for something like this:)

#5. Thanks Jill from Hawaii :) for having this on your faves last week! I just started this book and its really good!

Take care and have an enjoyable weekend!

Joanie :)

Friday Faves

2009-05-28T09:12:00.017-04:00

Happy Friday Faves My Friends!

#1. Look how cute these are!!! Hello Kitty makeup from MAC !!! My daughter bought one of their lip glosses and then showed my all the products they carry....Oh la la...LOVE it!!!

#2. This is a book that I just purchased from the Pink Dragon Ladies.....

"Take 20 women cancer survivors, add water, stir with a pink paddle, and see how grace, courage, and determination grow. Join the Pink Dragon Ladies as they share their stories in their first book,

Paddling Against the Current, Chronicles of Cancer and Courage

For more information you can visit their website...

http://pinkdragonladies.blogspot.com/

I can't wait to read it...I met these AWESOME ladies on the Breast Cancer 3Day Walk last year. They were such an inspiration to me. I wish I was closer to Tampa because I could really see myself doing this.... Can't wait until it comes!!

#3. I have this bumper magnet on my car... save the ta*tas.... and I get stopped at least once a day (no kidding) and asked where did I get this. I have people rolling down their windows at traffic lights asking and kids taking pictures of it with their cell phones!!! Who knew???? So for everyone that has asked...here is the really cool website....they have a bunch of ta*ta stuff!! www.savethetatas.com Enjoy!!

#4. I hope its ok...and if its not I will remove this...but I found this lovely picture on a website..and I can't remember which one....(sorry) We are at the end of week 4 in our remodeling adventure and our house is out of control. Its a big mess...but its starting to be a pretty mess. Only a few weeks left then this housewife will be in a cleaning frenzy..... (rubbing hands together and planning my attack) hehehehheee..............

#5. Sarah's Key. A very touching story and a must read....I picked it up and NEVER put it down.

Hope you liked my Faves this week. Hope to have some art work completed for next weeks faves ..I am missing my glue, scissors and paper fix......

Thanks for stopping by!

Take care,

Joanie:)

Congratulations to the Class of 2009

~~~~~Reach for the Stars and Have Faith~~~~~

Friday Faves

2009-05-22T08:31:00.018-04:00

Hi Everyone,

#1. I am starting my fave list off with this Fabulous find!!!!! Wine in a Box!! Actually there are 4 bottles of wine in this box. I should have taken a picture of the really neat spicket that you press and fill your glass! Very cool... And the wine is very good!!! :) Gotta keep our hearts healthy!

Sorry no pictures for the next 4 faves....but I will show you why...

#2. My washing machine and dryer....... they are unhooked and in my garage..
#3. My stove.....it is unhooked and in my garage..
#4. My guest bathroom toilet......it is unhooked and in my garage....
#5. My swifer duster......its lost in my house somewhere......

We are in week #3 of our remodel. I am so happy because everything is going to be so nice when its finished, but in the mean time, we are a little messy and unorganized, and in camping mode.

Somewhere underneath this pile is all my scrapbooking stuff...... (I am going thru withdrawls)and my dining room table.. My closet is on hold until the dust settles and the kitchen is done.....

Remodeling is not for neat freaks and organized people like me. My whole family is dusty including my dog!! I feel like Pig Pen when I walk from one room to the next!! LOL!!! I tried to clean up after the guys when they leave for the day but the next day ends up messier than the day before.. This is my stove top.......

Here is a picture of my daughter blow drying her pants for work. I hand washed jeans thinking they would air dry in one day. Ummmm.. no. I think a family trip to the laundry mat is in order this weekend. I am hopeful that the kitchen and laundry room will be back up and running next week sometime........ (keeping my fingers crossed)

We are repiping the house.....Whoa...what a job that was.....
Oh...there is my dog!!! I've been looking for you!!!!!

We are replacing the tile in the kitchen and updating the guest bathroom this week...

Next week it will be our Master Bathroom...I think that toilet will end up in the garage....unhooked..... !!!!!!!

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I have had alot of computer time this week..... trying to stay out of the way. I found a few things that I would LOVE to do!!

I am saving my money and going to this next year.

The ultimate craft fair in Omaha Nebraska!

As soon as my oven is up and running and I dust it and clean it thouroughly...I am making this Lemon Strawberry Poppyseed Cake with White Chocolate Frosting!!!!!

And finally I would so LOVE to take on this project. Click here and be prepared to smile...

http://www.guidedogs.org/index.php?page=puppy-cam

It has always been a dream of mine to raise a Guide Dog. Maybe I can do this sometime in the future....I think this is such a wonderful program of really giving from the heart and helping make a difference in someone's life. We are going to visit the Guide Dog Facility next week. They need volunteeers to walk the puppies and to pet and love all over them!! Sounds like a very fun way to spend a day!!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend my friends!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Joanie:)

Friday Faves!!!

2009-05-14T08:50:00.017-04:00

Hi Friends...

Friday Fave time....

Nothing scrappy for me this week. My house is torn up big time and all my "stuff" is packed up. Next week the kitchen will be out of commission so dinner is mainly going to be carry out :) I am really excited though..everything that is finished looks really nice and they are almost a third of the way completed. My closet looks amazing but I can't wallpaper it until after the kitchen is done. There is wayyyyyyy to much dust floating around and its only going to get worse. So I need to be patient...but I love it so much!!!

#1. Ok...Faves for this week include....My daughter's Prom shoes......The were *oh so sparkly* and fun. We all tried to try them on...but her feet are much smaller than ours...too bad.. I could see myself wearing these all day, everyday :)

Kelly and all of her friends met downtown at Marina Jacks for pictures then they were off to the Ritz Carlton for Prom. All the kids (about40) chipped in a got a party bus for after the Prom. They stopped all over town and at different kids houses. They all had the best time...and after their time was up on the bus..the bus brought each person home. Nice and safe!!
#2. Spring Flowers....I grew up in Michigan where we had rows and rows of lilac bushes. I used to pick giant bouquets and put them in my room. They smell so wonderful. I wish I could get them to grow here in Florida but no such luck.......I know the lilacs are blooming now....

We also had these Lily of the Valley growing in our backyard........

.......and I found this unique *shell* vine.... the websites says that this will grow in Florida.....Look how GORGEOUS this is...........
#3. I see a shoe theme going on here. (and just about every week too) I found these shoes on the J. Crew website....but they are a bit pricey...so I am just going to enjoy them right here...on my Blog :) Aren't they sooooo very pretty!!!
#4. Sweet little hummingbirds. They only come around Oct-March because its so hot here in the summer. I love to watch them!!

#5. And speaking of Summer....I think our rainy season is finally kicking in. We've had rain 2 days in a row...GOOD RAIN!! It rained for over 3 hours!!! I think we are down over 70" for the year...so I am happy and my yard is dancing!! Rain is in the forecast for the next week!!!!

Thats all for this week!!
Have a happy weekend!!
AND thanks for stopping by!!!!
Joanie :)

Friday Faves!

2009-05-07T09:43:00.011-04:00

Friday Faves Time!

Another busy week at our home. We are in the midst of remodeling .... updating the bathrooms, the kitchen and a few other surprises :) Dust is flying!!!! I am so excited! We have lived here for 19 years..and its the only home my daughter's know. I have to admit that I've become attached to house even though I've wanted and tried to move several times in the past. Its a happy house filled with so many memories so ...we decided to stay <3

#1. I am jumping up and down...here is a peek of my new closet...I am going to store all of my scrapbooking supplies, my etsy supplies, projects, and albums here. {{{HUGS}}} to Erika for letting me take over her closet. {{{HUGS}}} to my husband for letting me do this. I am such a lucky girl. (still jumping up and down) Tomorrow they are painting it....... :)

#2. My FAVORITE day is this weekend.... Happy, Happy Mother's Day to all of my Blog readers. I hope you all have a relaxing wonderful day :) These flowers are for you!!! You are all SUPER MOMS TO ME!!!!!!! Time to celebrate you!!

#3. Kentucky Derby!! I love an underdog story and this is just what we got!! Congratulations to MINE THAT BIRD !!!!!!!! 50-1 shot at winning........ This was a huge upset.....but it just goes to show you that anything can happen.. Maybe he will be our Triple Crown Winner??? This story just makes me smile.

#4. Pandora Jewelry!!! Look how pretty this is..... It is pure eye candy!

#5. This is a Blast from the Past.....Saunders Bumpy Tea Cake. This was my requested birthday cake for about 10 years when I was growing up. The cake is named for the ridges of sweet buttercream hiding under a decadent layer of candymaker's fudge frosting... (I copied that from the website:)You can only buy these online now... I am so very tempted..... such sweet memories.... I can almost taste it........

And their very famous HOT FUDGE.....we used to eat out out of the jar......I am posting the link below...in case I feel weak..so I don't have to look it up again..you know..for a quick order...*wink* wink*

http://www.sanderscandy.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=194

#6. I <3 this Etsy shop........ She has such gorgeous things.....

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5547753

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your special weekend my friends!

Take care...

Joanie :)

Friday Faves

2009-04-30T15:37:00.010-04:00

Running so late this week....

Happy Friday Faves!!!!!!

#1. I feel just like a Queen right now! We are getting ready to do some remodeling and my husband has approved my "Closet Project"!!!!! Stay tuned for the"Studio Venza" to debut in the next few weeks..... (super big happy dance here!!!)

Soon this *Bad Girl Totebag* will have a great new space!! Stay tuned:)
#2. The Army of Women...join in the Fight Against Breast Cancer...check this out...

https://www.armyofwomen.org/invitefriend

The Love/Avon Army of Women offers women the opportunity to partner with the scientists who are conducting research that will end this disease--once and for all.
Breast cancer has been around for decades, but it does not have to be our future. We can be the generation that stops breast cancer once and for all by figuring out what causes this disease and how to prevent it!
Sign up for your sister, mother, daughter, granddaughter, best friend, and the woman you met last week. This is YOUR chance to be part of the research that will end breast cancer.
It takes a just a minute to join. But the impact we will have will last a lifetime.
Please Join Me in Being One in a Million!

#3. Bad Girls May Sub!! Pure Heaven!! Look at all of the beautiful papers!!!

#4. My favorite snack !

#5. Just when you thought you had a FAVORITE Show.......Another one comes along and GRABS you..........I can't stop the madness...I am so addicted to these reality housewives shows.....

http://www.bravotv.com/full-episodes At the bottom of this link there is a 22 minute preview of this new show starting next week!!!! The Real Housewives of New Jersey!!!!!!!!

I am speechless................................

Happy National Scrapbook Day to all of my Scrapping Friends. Can't wait to see all the wonderful projects you create!!! Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Take care!!!!!!!

Joanie :)

Friday Faves :)

2009-04-23T08:03:00.014-04:00

Happy Happy Gorgeous Friday to all of my Blog readers!!

Here are my Faves for this week......

#1. I found this *sweet* etsy shop and ordered some beautiful ribbon and glitter... Sighs...it is so yummy....and was wrapped like a *present*... Just so pretty!!!! Sugar*Sugar made quite an impression on me....check this out... http://leesiebella.typepad.com/
#2. My daughter and I did some *spring* cleaning in her room last weekend....and look at what I found. Clothespin dolls that she made when she was little. She even had a little hair clip that someone gave her as a gift.... Look at those faces!!!!! I am *saving* a spot for these on my desk because they make me smile:)

#3. Relay For Life is tonight night thru Saturday morning. I am helping with the Survivor Dinner...and we are making 250 salads this morning for dinner tonight. This is such a wonderful event. I am looking forward to seeing some great friends and celebrating with the community. I am almost a 3 year survivor and my dog is a 1 year survivor :)

#4. I played with my camera again this week...trying new settings and being pleasantly surprised when I get a good shot!!!

I wonder what these guys are thinking.........

I love this shot looking in the glass doors...really cool reflections inside and outside.....

Flowers ...again...... I loved whatever I did to get this shot!!!! lol...

and this last picture of a rose bud...

#5. Earth Day!!! I have been planting flowers all week long...... and sneezing my head off...

while making our planet a better place! Everything is so happy and just blooming like crazy!!

Have a wonderful weekend my friends..

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Joanie :)

I AM A BAD GIRL WINNER

2009-04-17T08:11:00.007-04:00

O.....M.....Geee....

I am literally speechless... I joined http://www.badgirlkits.com/ about a year ago. The talent is so incredible and inspiring...seriously gorgeous work, gorgeous kits and super nice girls. Once a month they have a Tote Bag Challenge. I never even considered entering this contest because there are so many talented girls and I just enjoyed watching them and cheering them on. But for some reason this kit brought out the best in me.....so I decided at the very last minute to enter...

So I took this gorgeous kit............

and created this........and I WON THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so honored, shocked, excited..........OMG....I won the coveted {ToTeBaG}!!! (Jumping up and down here) Check out their website...I promise you will not be disappointed!! Ok..... I have to go faint now........

Joanie :)

PS......Friday Faves Post is below....I did 2 posts today!!!!! :0 :) ;)

Friday Faves ::::!!

2009-04-16T17:23:00.012-04:00

Its Friday.....Bring on the Weekend!!!! But first...The latest edition of.....The Friday Faves....

#1. Having my family over for Easter Dinner then taking our dog to the beach to toast our 23rd Anniversary...I took a picture of my daughter and Riley...(so whats new right???)

loving the UV eye protection.........

#2. SUSHI!!! I {LOVE} me some Sushi.....Shrimp Tempura and Asparagus Shrimp with soy sauce, ginger and wassabi !! My husband always gets Crunchy Tuna!! HOPEFULLY..we can go out this weekend!!!! {wink* wink*}

#3. I was searching for a picture of these candy dots that my kids and I used to love....you remember, the candy that sticks to the paper but you eat it anyway???? So yummy and brings back memories of being a kid!!!! Soooooo...I found the picture and then.........
This popped up.......candy from when I was a kid...candy necklaces, gold nugget gum in a drawstring bag, candy cigarettes, and cinnamin toothpicks!! The only thing missing is candy lipstick......THAT WAS SOOO GOOD!!!

#4. Ok...I see a food trend here..How about my favorite chocolate...Peppermint Patties!!!!!!

Look they have a "Pink Ribbon" on them...!!!!

#5. Which brings me to this final fave... In the upper corner of my Blog is a spot to click on that funding FREE MAMMOGRAMS...... If you click on it ..it will take you to a website on which you have to click on a button that says "FREE MAMMOGRAM"...Click on it...Thats it...you are done........Its for girls who can't afford to get a mammogram. Please...take the time to click on this...It costs no money...just 2 clicks !!!!!!. 85% of all Breast Cancer can be cured if caught early....Thank-you...... <3>

Happy Weekend to all of my Blog Friends!!!!

Take Care!!!

Joanie :)

Friday Faves.....

2009-04-09T14:36:00.019-04:00

*~Happy Easter Weekend Girls~*

It has been a busy crazy week around here. Spring Break, road trips, spring cleaning and I have a JOB Interview !!!!!!!! I went to the grocery store 3 times this week...and I still have to go back one more time on Saturday!! LOTS of EXCITING NEWS this week so I am incorporating it all in my Faves.... nothing scrappy this week but LOOK WHO I AM GOING TO SEE SATURDAY NIGHT!!!!!!!!!

#1. Yanni ......thats right...we are going to see Yanni in Tampa on Saturday.....and I am so EXCITED!! This will be our 4th time seeing him in concert...... Did I say how EXCITED I WAS??????? (BIG FAN)

#2. On Sunday, my family will all be getting together for Easter. I am having dinner at my house....thats why I am a cleaning mad woman!! (I have a dog) Looking forward to hanging out with my PEEPS having some great food, launching our balloons...(now a tradition) and taking pictures.

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Sunday is also our 23rd Wedding Anniversary...and I can't imagine spending my life with anyone but you Jim........... <3#3. I have been playing around alot with my camera and updating my Flickr 365 Project (taking a picture everyday for a year)....Check it out in the side bar........I took my most favorite picture of Riley yesterday. I got the eye lights and the color perfect!! AND look how {SwEeT} he looks.....awe.....

This is one of the many roses that are blooming right now....I love this color!

This is a plant on my patio that I bought it because it was PINK and Green..but now it has the prettiest purple flowers on it !!!!! That was a nice surprise.

Glasses in the hutch....

AND finally...the prettiest color of ribbon....

#4. I know this has been in my Faves before....but OMG!!!!! This show.........I am so addicted..

First it was The Real Housewives of Orange County...then New York....then Atlanta....coming next month ...The Real Housewives of New Jersey.....TOTALLY LOVE this show...talk about drama...you have to check it out if you can!!

These are the NY Housewives..... Unbelievable stuff...(my husband even watches now) don't tell.

#5. And finally....visiting an old friend. Kelly was invited to come and ride one of her favorite horses. She got to show LaLoma Wild Command (Andy) in September 2005 and had an incredible ride. She won 2 big classes on him but then he was sold. The best news is that a dear friend of ours bought him. They went trail riding yesterday...what a very happy girl.....

Wishing you and your family a Happy Easter! Thanks for stopping by for a visit.

Take Care!!!

Joanie :)

Friday Faves

2009-04-03T10:11:00.013-04:00

Happy Friday Girls!!!
Running Behind this week.... Busy life and family right now.....but all good things happining!!
For my Faves this week I made 5 layouts....yes 5 in one week... I was {InSpIrEd}...big time!

#1. This is one of my favorite pictures of my daughter. I took it with my Minolta DiAmage...3 years ago. I used every bit of the Bad Girls Kit from March (on these 3 layouts) because the colors were so perfect..... check out the website...the kits are so AMAZING.
http://www.badgirlskits.com/ tell them Joanie sent you!! (they are having a contest) :)

#2. This is also another very special picture to me. Kelly was driving Really Keane at the Citrus Cup Horse Show 2006. It was a partly cloudy day in the late afternoon....it was so pretty outside.. It was her second time driving him with her new show cart. I was soooo proud of her.

#3. Front view of Kelly and Keane warming up before going in the show ring.....

#4. This is one of those layouts that isn't thought out at all...just a bunch of goodies or "flair" that I have been saving that has no real purpose BUT I couldn't throw it away. My favorite is the tag I cut off of a pillow.."do not remove under penalty of the law" Looks like I may be facing a little jail time!!!!!!! Don't tell anyone!!!!!!!

#5. This picture is not the best...but it is the only one I have from this day. I used all of the left overs from one of the Bad Girl Kits. (February Kit) .. This is Kelly and Hylee Hill Street Blues...but we call him Tug <3

Thats it for now.....Hope you all enjoy this weekend:).....and thanks for stopping by!!!!

Take Care,

Joanie:)

Friday Faves.....Happy Dance!

2009-03-26T18:00:00.013-04:00

HI Girls.... Happy Friday Faves Edition!!!!!
I actually scrapped this week...and I am so excited!!

#1.Here are a FEW of my layouts....more to come....I am not sure what happened.... but I am loving all of my stuff these days!!!! AND I've been *{InSpIReD}* yeah!!!!

#2. I love Aveda ...{EverYtHinG}......I use their shampoo, conditioner, hairspray, candles, and styling products...they smell soooooo good :) AND I love how my hair looks and feels...... #3. This is THE BEST nail polish EVER... Aside from coming in the prettiest colors..it actually stays on for about 5 days without chipping.....#4. I burn ALOT of candles. My favorite are the Party Lite candles.... but you have to order those from a consultant and sometimes that is difficult......These Trapp Candles smell heavenly....and make your house smell so good.....My Fav...Orange/Vanilla!!
#5. I WANT these SHOES>.......SO BAD...But They have 4 1/2 inch heels......not sure I could walk in them....I am not 30 or 40 anymore......... :)...but they are so GORGEOUS......I would get the ORANGE ones........for sure......... ...(drooling)......sighs........
Thanks for stopping by this week :) I LOVE comments too!!!

Have a wonderful weekend girls!!!!

Joanie :)

Friday Favorites <3

2009-03-20T08:53:00.010-04:00

My {fAvOriTeS} this week!!!

#1. Prima Prima Prima...........Love all of their stunning flowers....I guess I am a flower-a-holic...
I hit the jackpot at Scrapbook.com...they had every flower I wanted in stock so I used some of my birthday money and lookie, lookie........ <3

#2. Ok...this is just a funny picture I took one night with my daughter's tip money and a random eyeball we've had...........forever......sorry we only have one......

#3. Our view of the Space Shuttle taking off last week. Its hard to believe that this is about 350 miles away. It was a beautiful night and a spectacular view!

#4. My daughter just got back from Spring Break in the Bahamas and stopped home for a quick visit. Look who helped her unpack............yeah.......I don't even want to know...................

#5. These sweet littl girls are antique vases. I just love how you put the flowers in the pockets of their dresses. These used to belong to my Grandma and now they've been passed down to me. I actually remember these from when I was a little girl...(a long time ago) :)

#6. I have a few extra faves this week.......This book is so GOOD. I forgot all about this and saw it in the used paperback book store..and.... Oh.. My.. Gosh......You have to read this.......... It is an older book but well worth it......

#7. I ordered this class kit from Marah Johnson's Blog. She had a few extra kits from this class she is teaching... I am soooo excited to work on this... I hope it comes soon....

http://marah_johnson.typepad.com/random/

Thanks for stopping by. Happy Spring Weekend My Friends!!!

Joanie :)

Friday Faves......

2009-03-12T18:19:00.014-04:00

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!
This is the best part of the week.....I get to share my Favorites and its the Weekend!!!! The weather has been PERFECT...Low 80's during the day 60's at night...gorgeous sunny days. Its also the height of season and our small town is PACKED with out of town tourists. Traffic is a mess, forget grocery shopping, parking anywhere is a nightmare and my yoga class had 75 people in it last week!!! Usually by Easter they all head on home..... I appreciate their support to our local businesses but for us and every day life..it requires alot of PATIENCE :)!!!

#1. You have to check out these websites...and have a good laugh.

http://failblog.org/
http://www.fmylife.com/

#2. Look at these glass balls!!! I have a small collection of these and have them hanging on my lanai.... They are so pretty when the sun hits the glass!! We went to Fisherman's Wharf this past weekend and had fun walking thru the shops and watching the boats.

I found this really fun and whimsical ornament that is now hanging in in my "studio"!!! Look how cute she is!!!!!!!!
#3. The Bonnie Hunt Show!! She has a new talk show and its been really good!! I LOVE her sense of humor...... Something funny for a change...Dr. Phil stresses me out! ( I really miss "Ellen"...they took her show off of our cable about a year ago......) This is similar...check it out!!

#4. My daughter's breakfast..... (forgive the diet coke) .....We have the same breakfast everyday..only she eats earlier than I do. And I have coffee not coke :) Look how dark it is outside since the time change......its 6:45 am....

#5. With the beautiful weather comes FLOWERS!!! This is one of the roses in my garden. (I took this picture thru the screen....) I love this color!!!!

The orchids are going crazy too........ these are in my house but the ones ouside will be blooming in about 2 weeks.

Funny story...While walking around a local art festival last weekend, Dh decided to stop in a gourmet wine shop...I waited outside because we brought our dog with us....(empty nesters)

Dh talks to the owner and they chose this bottle...Dh goes to check out thinking the wine was $20..a real treat for us because we usually buy wine under $10.... IT WAS $50!!!!! Guess who forgot HIS glasses??? Too late CC was already charged...So I HAD to take a pic of the most expensive wine I ever had.... It was very good!

Hope you have a great weekend and thanks for visiting my Blog!!!!
Joanie :)

Friday Faves :)

2009-03-06T07:44:00.006-05:00

Hi Girls!!

Happy Weekend!!
I had a great birthday WEEK!!! If you didn't get a chance to have a piece of cake....check the post below this one........ such gorgeous works of art!!
#1. I visited my daughter at college this week...she is only about 2 1/2 hours away. My husband and daughter #2 had to work late so it was a perfect time for a ROAD TRIP!!!! We had the best time shopping, eating, visiting, and playing!!! We get alot of things done in a small amount of time!! It is such a different feeling going to a college town..So many memories......Good times!!!:)

#2. Look at these beautiful reuseable shopping bags!! I am going to use them for my groceries!!

#3. I am just {LoViNg} my camera that I got for Christmas. I've been playing with it all week...don't laugh..but I didn't want to get it dusty or dirty so I have been *saving* it and using my other little point and shoot camera. I know that sounds crazy... but finally I am using it all the time!! :) This is my favorite shot this week...my cactus is blooming..... I love the colors and details

#4. While visiting my daughter I saw this really cool vending machine for vitamin water...WOW!!

#5. I am having a cup of coffee and watching a cardinal at the bird feeder. Its going to be a beautiful day with highs in the 80's. This is the best time to live in Florida. Hope you all have a great weekend.

My weekend "To do" list.....

1. Use some of the GORGEOUS papers and scrap goodies that I bought this week.

2. Pull weeds... I love to do this!

3. Write thank-you notes

4. Clean my car

5. Take pictures.

Thanks for stopping by!

Birthday Girl !!!

2009-03-02T17:27:00.013-05:00

BIRTHDAY GIRL IN THE HOUSE!!!!!!!

AND.....There is cake for everyone :)

I am celebrating another birthday!!! Yeah!!!!!

Life is good!!!! :)

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!

http://cakenouveau.com/cakes.html The most gorgeous cake site ever!!!!!!

Friday Faves

2009-02-26T15:53:00.014-05:00

Edited......I didn't get the job...too bad...I would have been PERFECT for it....But I believe that some things are meant to be.... :) ............and its OFFICIALLY my Birthday WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!

and it all starts with dinner tonight with my sweetie......xoxoxoxo I am such a lucky girl.....

Hi Girls!!!
Time for our Fabulous Friday Goodies!!
I've been so distracted this week with so many things going on. Hopefully today I will hear some good news about a job that I interviewed for...so I am keeping my fingers crossed and am hoping for the best!!!

#1. Its time for my pre-birthday, birthday cake!!! My real birthday is this Tuesday but I like to *s*p*r*e*a*d* it out to a week long celebration....I know I am bad but I lOVE birthdays!!! Everyone have a piece!! No calories...I promise :) #2. I LOVE this pretty glass apothicary jar. You know, I only buy things if I get a good deal on them and this was half the price of the department stores...( sounding like a commercial here)
I wanted pretty storage for all of my scrapbook flowers........

#3. Basic Grey Papers.....Just GORGEOUS!!!I made a quick mini book..in fact, its not quite done yet. Still needs some finishing touches. ...

#4. How can you not LOVE this face...This little chicken is an ornament for an Easter Tree.... and now he is sitting on my desk being his fluffy bad self!!!!...... and making me smile everytime I look at him!!!!

#5. The Front Page of FOX News ran an article about what a great new car this is....It just happens to be a Toyota VENZA......and I just happen to be Joanie VENZA. So this crossover car (NOT an SUV) has earned a spot (for the second time) in my Friday Faves!!!

Its always nice when your name is associated with something good!!! Not such a bad looking car?

Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Take care!!

Joanie :)

Friday Faves <3

2009-02-20T09:14:00.010-05:00

Happy Friday Everyone!!

Hope you all had a great week.

#1. I have really been inspired by the new Bad Girls Blog "Project 52". http://wendyrago.typepad.com/project52/ I have always wanted to make Artsy Projects but focused to much on getting my scrapbooks "caught up". I am really going in a new direction and I LOVE it!! I just finished this sweet little flowerpot this morning and took a few quick pictures....

The flowerpot is only an inch and a half tall!! I used some pretty flowers and bling pins. Finally I attached the angel wing. :)
#2. Look at this JUNK MAIL!! I got this in the mail yesterday and almost threw it away. It was in a solid pink envelope(and I love PINK) so I ripped it open and saw this Hello Kitty Face! They are having a big promo at MAC cosmetics.....This is probably going to find its way onto a layout somewhere!!

#3. Looking forward to the weekend. My husband and I always go to Home Depot on Saturdays. Its a "thing" we started a few months ago... There is always something that needs to be fixed, planted, glued..etc! <3> #4. Our Pier One is having a huge 75% off sale. That store is so pretty. I wish they would let me bring my camera in the store and take pictures...especially at Christmas... WOW!! So anyway, I was checking out all the sale goodies and found these sushi plates and dipping bowls. I got such a great deal on them!!! (Happy Dance)

#5. Dena Coe....My inspiration to do Friday Faves. This is so much fun plus it keeps me Blogging. I've met so many wonderful cyber friends from all over the world... So a sincere Thank-you to you!!

Have a great weekend girls!

Take Care,

Joanie :)

Friday Faves !!!

2009-02-13T09:41:00.010-05:00

Here are my Faves this week!

#1. If you enjoyed the Wesminster Dog Show this week you will absolutely LOVE this movie called "Best in Show". Its one of my very favorite movies it is hysterical. WAY TOO FUNNY!!!

#2. Speaking of dogs....Bragging moment ahead... This is my daughter and her "Champion" dog Riley after competing at a 4-H Dog Show at the county fair! He won the Obedience, Agility, and Showmanship Catagories!!! He even won money..although he won't tell us where he buried it! This was 4 years ago and now he is retired! :) Thanks for letting me brag!

#3. Picked up two EYE CANDY BOOKS this week. Talk about inspiration! LOVE these!!

#4. I've been looking everywhere for this book and finally found it...Oooohs and ahhhhhs!

Great ideas and the prettiest pictures!!!

#5. To all my friends that visit my (humble) Blog, I want to wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day!! I really appreciate your visits and comments!!!
Take care!

Joanie :)

The Sweetest Picture...

2009-02-11T13:26:00.001-05:00

Friday Faves

2009-02-05T08:51:00.011-05:00

It is so COLD!!!! We woke up this morning and it was 27 degrees (can't find the little circle for the degree sign..) 27 DEGREES in South Florida!!!!! Holey Moley!! Our birdbath was FROZEN!!I just want you to know that I grew up in the north and know how cold it gets in the winter time,... but WOW....its pretty cold right now! One more night of this weather and then its supposed to warm up.. which is good because I have all my winter clothes on right now!

Here are my faves for this week....and I really LOVE them!!!

#1. I took this picture of Riley with my new camera and I love how it turned out. The colors are so pretty. (He was so sweet all curled up on our couch....he is just a little bit spoiled..... :)

#2. It is so cold that I HAD to bake something to warm up the house. This is all I could find... darn....... My daughter is going to be so happy when she gets home from school today!!

#3. Over at www.badgirlkits.com the girls had a "shoe party" while waiting for the February kit reveal.....This was SO much fun!!!! AND look at these beauties........ I fell in love with them..... You guys know that I {love} shoes and its almost my birthday...( please note..I am trying to justify this purchase) and OH MY GOSH...the PINK ones are GORGEOUS!!!! AND they are pretty reasonable.....???? SO very tempting... I need to make this picture my screen saver!!!!! Haha!!

#4. I am almost embarrassed to admit this but this is my FAVORITE show...The Real Housewives of Orange County...I can't stop watching it... and now I have my husband hooked..LOL!! This is their third season .... and I have seen every episode!!!!It is very addicting....
There have been others... The Real Housewives of New York and Atlanta...but Orange County is the BEST!!

#5. Another show that we found by accident is this dark comedy (love them) on Showtime called The United States of Tara. I can't remember when I laughed so hard!!! OMG...you HAVE to check it out. It's about an average housewife that has multiple personalities and teenagers.. I think its fairly new..only 3 episodes out so far. Reminds me of Weeds in a very hysterical way!

My Mojo has been overflowing this week after almost 2 YEARS of vacation... I honestly can't say what happened but I am back to making layouts! I've made little projects here and there and took some classes but have struggled to get the art flowing. :) Finally!!!!! I am so happy..you can see them on my new slide show.

Thanks so much for stopping by and for inspiring me to move forward!

Take care my friends!

Joanie :)

(I am buying the shoes)

Friday Faves

2009-01-30T09:22:00.013-05:00

Hi Friends...

Its Friday Faves Day.

I am very pleased to say that I have kept up with my 365 project!! A picture a day and journaling every day in my altered geometry book. ( all of my flowers fell off though..I will reglue them at the end of the year!) My life isn't that exciting......lol!!! but I am totally NOT complaining!!
#1. I love this magazine...its fairly new from Martha Stewart. Its got alot of great articles about health, nutrition and relaxation. AND its pretty.... #2. http://embers.typepad.com/e/ Where have I been? I found this awesome Blog by Emily Falconbridge. She has this really cool 52Question Challenge that I decided to try. Check it out!!!(I decided to use a book instead of tags) I found this journal at Michaels that was already very pretty but ened up making it very gaudy..I LOVE it! I must say that all of these little projects have inspired me to create more. FINALLY!!!

#3. OK.....I have been trying to change this picture for 2 hours..no kidding. It turns sideways even though its not that way on my desktop. UGH!!
I have been working on this project for my friend who has been undergoing chemo and radiation for Breast Cancer. She sent me a wonderful poem called "Women of Strength" that I posted last year on this Blog. I used the poem in this pretty book for her! I am giving it to her this week :)

#4. http://www.madeformemories.com/ Look at this adorable address book I made!!! Our local scrapbook store offered this class a few weeks ago ! This was so much fun and Jenny is so talented!!! http://madeformemories.typepad.com/classy_and_fabulous/ Check out her Blog......They have the BEST classes there!!! This was SO MUCH FUN!!!!!

#5. My scrapbook area...I LOVE this room. I am still thinking about taking the closet apart and decorating it. Its pretty messy right now but I think I realized that its ALWAYS going to be messy :) (but organized)

Thats all for now. Its a rainy, cool, dark, day. Going to update my Flickr and vacume!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Have a warm and safe weekend!!

Joanie :)

Breast Cancer Awareness can save your life!!! Don't forget to check yourself!!!! thanks.....

Friday Faves!!

2009-01-23T08:41:00.009-05:00

BRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrr....
I have no right to complain but I am FREEZING!!! It is 32 this morning...AND 31 yesterday morning...... Its sunny, clear and COLD.....and I miss being warm! The good thing about this weather is that we get to wear our "winter clothes"... both of them! Then its back to shorts! We have quite a few tourists in town this time of year...they are on the beach laying in the sun in their bathing suits and SWIMMING!!! The water is like 65!! The Weather Channel says we'll be back up to the 70's by this weekend! They will love that!! :)

SO here are my faves this week!!

#1. Practicing with camera this week...I've been going to camera class for 3 weeks now and we are finally getting into the good parts.....I think I am slowly improving and learning about all those settings!

#2. FROST ....two nights in a row...My dog hates the crunchy grass but LOVES the crisp air!It is fun to have frost though..my kids have never seen snow...(I know, I know) I am trying to convince them that frost is like snow only deeper. And they are not buying it....

#3. I stopped in an outlet store this week and LOOK WHAT I FOUND!!!!! I am adding it to my scrapbook room!! I think its ~*so pretty*~and PINK!

#4. We wait all year for these....Fresh strawberries grown right here in Florida about 30 miles from where I live... and they are delicious!

#5. Spending time creating...

Wishing you all a wonderful scrappy weekend!! Thanks for stopping by!

Love this quote from Becky Higgins...

"Appreciate the Past, Make the Most of the Present, Live for the Future"

Friday Faves

2009-01-15T16:51:00.015-05:00

Where does the time go? The weekend is almost here and its going to be a very cold one for us southerners. No seriously, freezing temperatures...brrrrrrrrr...I can't seem to get warm! Of course my sheltie is acting like he is a puppy with all of his energy. He just loves the cold! I am going to have to snuggle up with him...he is always so warm!

Here are my faves for this week....

#1. I just totally LOVE, loVe, LovE this project that Pam Garrison did to her closet. I mean look how Artsy gorgeous this is. I really want to do this to my (Erika's) closet. WOW!!! I am trying to figure out how to do this with scrapbook paper instead of wallpaper..(because I have so much of it) I really need to think about this........

http://pamgarrison.typepad.com/pamgarrison/2008/02/ode-to-alicia-o.html

#2. Finally, I got this little advent box to alter from scrapbooks.com. They've been sold out until just recently and it came in the mail yesterday. I can't even begin to tell you how *cute* this is...its only 8x8!!!! I guess that means I am starting my Christmas projects EARLY this year!!!
#3. SO very pretty........I fell in LOVE with this beautiful mobile from Scarlet Lime.....

http://www.scarletlime.com/ You'll have to check out their website.....lots of pretty projects!!!

#4. I have been cleaning and sorting all week. But I did manage to almost complete 1 layout. I still need to journal....Hey, I tried! One of my resolutions is to "complete" one project/page per week...not too hard right? And I still have 2 days left!! #5. My african violets are so pretty blooming on the window sill. They are in a happy place!!!......I am using this picture as part of my 365 Flickr project.

Thank-you for stopping by my Blog. Wishing you a warm and creative weekend my friends!

This and That

2009-01-08T18:51:00.011-05:00

I am: Joanie :) a wife, mom, artist, sister, daughter, and friend.

I think: and over think, constantly.

I know: that I am a good person.

I want: to live life to the fullest.

I have: a wonderful family and awesome friends.

I dislike: people who are late and people who are grumpy.....

I fear: that the cancer I had will come back.

I feel: lucky to be here, to be who I am, and sometimes overwhelmed.

I hear: the bird singing outside and my Blog music playing.

I smell: my vanilla candle and fresh air...the windows are open..

I crave: salt, potato chips....

I cry: when someone I love is hurting, and when I am proud of my children.

I usually: have a to-do list, a fairly organized house and make-up on...

I search: for my glasses, the perfect purse, healthy food.

I wonder: if UFOs are real.

I regret: being consumed about things I cannot control.

I wish: My grandma was still alive and we were having chips and dip and playing Rummy!!!

I love: my husband, kids, dog....cell phone, scrapbooking, Blogging, decorating, organizing, shopping, yoga, merlot, and the beach!

I worry: that my daughters will not know how truly amazing they are.

I am not: buying anymore scrapbook supplies until I get some of my projects finished!!!!!!!!! lol!!

I believe: that you should treat people like you want to be treated and that everything happens for a reason.

I sing: loudly in the car.

I argue: when I think I am right!!!

I write: in hopes that someday someone will be curious about who I was.

I win: because I beat cancer....yeah...

I lose: my patience driving during season.....

I listen: my IPOD almost everyday!!!

I don't understand: why bad things happen to good people.

I can:usually be found at the computer, the beach, shopping, reading, my scraproom, dancing around the house listening to my IPOD!!!!! (Did I tell you I LOVE my IPOD?)

I need: to breathe and relax.....

I forget: to live in the now and am always planning whats next in life.

I am happy: to just be here now! xoxoxox

Friday Favorites

2009-01-08T16:02:00.025-05:00

Happy New Year!!! 2009

Friday Faves.......

#1. The BEST THING EVER....is that I had my 6 month check-up with my Oncologist this week...let me tell you.. I was so nervous.....you have no idea how hard it was to walk in that office...BUT....everything is good and I don't have to go back until July......thats SUMMER!!!! Yeah!!!!!!

#2. I think this is such a wonderful idea....http://aliedwards.typepad.com/_a_/ Allie Edwards has challenged us/you to pick a single word to live by this coming year.....
"A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can sharp and biting or rich and soft and slow."

I m still trying to pick one.....But I like so many..I think I've narrowed it down to 3....in no particular order.....

Live your Life........I know, thats 3 words....but very powerful...
Courage........because I need that..AND it has special meaning to me.
Embrace.......because its a beautiful word.

#3. Santa was very good to me this year....he heard me ask/plead for a new camera. I am now the proud MOM of a Canon XS. I even attended my first camera class last night! Gotta learn all of those fancy settings!!! Ooo la la...I just LOVE so far!!!! Thank-you Santa... xoxo

I took a few Christmas pictures just playing around with some of the settings...... This is my family tree with all of the kids ornaments on it.....Its got a warm glow... (probably because it was 83 that day!!!!)

These are some of the ornaments I made ....
Grandma's tea cup!!! The pool at night........
#4. I found an old geometry Composition book in a drawer and altered it....I am journaling something in it everyday for the entire year... I am including projects, ideas and inspiration, what nots ....and random ramblings... :) .........thats me!!!

I was inspired to do this because of a quote.... one of my favorites.....(wish I could remember where I saw this)

"A year from now, you'll be glad you started today"

#5. Riley!!!!!Always a favorite because he just gives me the sweetest faces when ever I look at him... He is also the most photographed member of our family :) I think this is out of focus but I just love his little expression!!!

Here is my new Blinkie!!! I really thought that was funny!!!!

#6. Chinese Checkers!!!!!!!!!!! I was the reining champion in our family for the longest time..but not anymore.... The kids have taken over....

Thanks for stopping by to visit my Blog! Have a great weekend!!!!

http://thisandthatandthensome.blogspot.com/

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