Dachshund Portrait Dishcloth

Dachshund Portrait Dishcloth
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I need to knit this....right after I finish the 2 other projects I've got going.

There was a storm

This afternoon a thunder storm rolled in.
Don't worry, I had my eyes on the road the entire time.

Little luxuries

This morning I realized that nearly all my bath towels were high school graduation gifts (and I graduated from high school 18 years ago) or hand-me-downs from my parents'. So while I was out and about I stopped into HomeGoods. First of all, I have never been there on a Saturday and it was a zoo! Secondly, wow did they have a lot of great stuff that I did not need (but wanted). I bought myself 2 new, very white, very fluffy, very soft towels (and for only $6/ea). In fact, I spent the next 30 minutes just walking around the store hugging them. Yes, I was that crazy lady.

HotternHell

For all my Texas peeps


#543; In which it’s Hot
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Botox on a budget

otherwise known as bangs!



It's not quite what I had in mind, thank goodness my hair grows fast, but it will do. At least now I have a good reason to buy more earrings.

Next up....DIY hair coloring. Won't THAT be an adventure!

Must see for me

Maybe one day they will have a Senior Citizens Solid Gold dance show and I'll finally be able to fulfill my childhood dream.

It's over now

This weekend my sister and her husband picked up their new puppy, Buford T. Justice. It's official....Lulu is no longer going to have favored granddog status. How could she? Once my parents see Buford's adorable, squishy little face it's all over for Lulu.

Laundry Dog

Earlier in the week I was doing laundry but left a pile of clothes still needing to be washed on the floor of the closet. Last night when I was going to bed I could not find Lulu anywhere. Keep in mind that this is an 800 square foot apartment. There are only so many places she can be...and she wasn't in any of the normal spots. Finally I found her sleeping on the pile of clothes. She's funny like that. When Kristin was here visiting Lulu slept on her pile of clothes too.

Dogs is weird.

Lulu was not pleased that I turned the closet light on and took photos of her.


And no, I still have not done the laundry. Lulu is snoozing there again tonight.

p.s....please ignore my underwear...nothing exciting to see there.

Weekend getaway

I have to take some unpaid days off over the next few months and I've got vacation to use up before the end of the year so I decided I should take a quick weekend getaway but I can't decide where to go!

Chicago (love it, one of my favorite cities)
Seattle
Atlanta (bonus, I can drive there)
Asheville, NC (home of the Biltmore)
Boone, NC (the mountains)
Toronto

Where should I go?

Ikea-run

My manager is making a trip to Ikea this weekend (the closest one is a couple of hours away, in Charlotte) and said she'd pick something up for me as long as it would fit in her car.

I'm in desperate need of a coffee table. There are bigger things I need too but a truck is required for those (also, money I have but don't want to spend right now).

What I'm considering, in order of price:

The Lack table, for a whopping $19.99 (this is the table you get when you can't decide what you want but really want a table to put your feet/magazines/knitting on)

The Expedit table is $69.99 and comes with a tempered glass top. It seems a bit low though.

The Vejmon table, which is $149.99 and looks similar to my previous table, is sort of my favorite right now.

I have interior design ADD and can never make up my mind. Sure I can make a decision for other people...but for myself is near impossible. I have a ticket to go to Market in High Point in October so maybe that will help me make a decision about what kind of bedroom furniture to eventually buy.

Just what Lulu needs!

You think I'm kidding, but I'm not.

Terror!

It's a good thing I don't alarm easily. Because earlier today a terrorist cell was uncovered and arrested in the Raleigh area. But don't worry, that's way on the opposite side of town from me.

Play Ball!

Back in April, when my parents were here for Easter, we were supposed to go to a Durham Bulls baseball game. But it got rained out. Today I finally used those tickets. Now why I decided to go to a 1:05pm game in the middle of July is beyond me, but there you have it. It wasn't quite as hot as hell but it was kind of close, at least until the 7th inning when we finally were in the shade.

The stadium and field were much smaller than I was expecting. I've never been to a major league game but I've been to plenty of college games and a few games of the Round Rock Express (also a Triple A team) and I guess it is true what they say...everything IS bigger in Texas!



There was plenty of entertainment between innings for big and little kids alike and being in a smaller stadium really helped with that. I definitely want to go back. Maybe just not when it's so hot!




Oh yeah, when a home run is hit (by the Bulls of course, who cares about the other team) the bull's eyes light up, his tail goes up and down and smoke comes out of his nose. It's pretty funny.

You know this wasn't a Baptist church

I love it.

Why do wedding dance videos make me get all verklempt? Like I could cry right now if I let myself. It's ridiculous.

When a plan comes together

This is a project that I recently completed at work. Previously, the walls were stark white and there was a hideous floral camel back sofa and a beat up desk that had seen better days. Now it is a modern updated space.

Chairs: Krug Carlyle with Arc-Com Shimmer in Cornflower
Rug: Surya Roommates

Mash Up

Munchies

This is how I feel when I get the munchies. Except I prefer chips or cookies over broccoli.

It's about damn time

You have no idea how long I have been waiting for this movie to come out. The first time I saw this trailer....I have to admit I got choked up. Also, I put the date the movie comes out on my Google calendar.

Dorkiness

I haz it.

After my own heart

Saw this in a parking lot and of course I had to stop and take a photo.

They don't make them like this anymore

The other day, Kristin and I were meandering around Raleigh and stumbled upon this house. It is beautiful. Unfortunately, it's a wreck inside (yes, we did press our faces to the windows). Maybe some day someone will restore it to its former glory