tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74025717784536828792024-03-05T09:08:11.065-05:00TaylorTidingsTidings of Love, Life, Laughter, Friendship & FamilyKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-43534042705464526152012-02-25T10:13:00.000-05:002012-02-25T10:13:06.811-05:00Pinterest Project #1: Earring Holder<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Some friends/co-workers and I decided that we are going to have a monthly Pinterest Craft Party. We pin all of these great ideas that we would love to do/have, but don't do anything with them. Hopefully this will keep us motivated to keep making pinterest projects. We had our first monthly party last night and I made an earring holder. </span><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Supplies:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Unfinished photo frame - size is up to you depending on your needs (mine had a wooden back that I just removed)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Wire Mesh</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Stapler</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ribbon or frame hanger</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Acrylic Paint - optional</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Paintbrushes - optional</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Steps: </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. Paint the unfinished photo to the desired color</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. Cut the wire mesh down to size</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3. Inlay the wire mesh (not directly onto the back of the frame, but down on the lip of where the frame back would have layed)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4. Using a regular stapler, staple the wire mesh in various places. I stapled mine in each corner, middle, and 2 other places on each side. (My unfinished frame had the metal frame back holders that I just also pushed down over the wire mesh to help hold it into place)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5. Hammer the frame hanger on to the frame from where you are going to hang it. (If you choose to hang it with ribbon you could also attach this at this point)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">6. Hang on the wall and begin hanging your earrings!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My finished project:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KGpSOPal2kI/T0j6VgwiGFI/AAAAAAAAAow/7u1aPnLuj9Q/s1600/earring+holder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KGpSOPal2kI/T0j6VgwiGFI/AAAAAAAAAow/7u1aPnLuj9Q/s400/earring+holder.jpg" width="266" /></span></a></div><div><br />
</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-12884551076258195062012-02-25T10:05:00.000-05:002012-02-25T10:05:18.409-05:0052 Week Home Organization Challenge Update<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As you may have noticed I haven't been doing (or posting) the 52 week home organization challenge. The reason is the challenges that have come up are ones I didn't find necessary for me. I skipped:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 3: Organize your pantry, spices & food storage because I feel mine is already up to my standards</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 4: Organize refrigerator & freezer. I don't have enough food in them to even organize :(</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 6: Create a home recycling center. I don't have the space or a recycling service</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 7: Organize coupons. I don't use coupons.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 8: Healthy Meal Planning & Grocery Shopping. While I wouldn't say my process is healthy, I already have a process in place, which is: </span><br />
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<ul><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Make a list of recipes I want to cook BEFORE I go grocery shopping so that I make sure to buy the ingredients. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When I get back from grocery shopping I make a list of every single meal I can make with the ingredients I've bought. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Then, each Sunday I make a menu for the upcoming week so that I know if/when anything needs to be thawed out and what we're eating each day.</span></li>
</ul><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This brings us up to date because a new challenge will be emailed on Monday, the 27th. I did, however, skip Week 5's challenge of Organize Recipes and Cookbooks, which I may battle this weekend because it <i>is</i> something I've needed to do. I haven't been motivated, though, because the following weeks I haven't needed to do so Week 5 has fallen to the side.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here's a sneak peek into the upcoming year's challenges & whether you can expect a post from me:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 9: Addresses/Contact Information - <i>No</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 10: Mail - <i>No</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 11: Bill paying - <i>No</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 12: Receipts/Tax Documents - <i>No</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 13: Filing System - <i>Possibly</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 14: Magazines and Newspapers - <i>No</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 15: Email and internet passwords, manuals, and warranties - </b><i><b>Possibly</b> (I already have a list of all my computer passwords)</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 16: Home Office - <i>Possibly</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 17: Cleaning Supplies - <i>Possibly</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 18: Bathroom - <i>I already did this last week, actually & don't have pictures to show. I cleaned out underneath the master bathroom cabinet & organized as I put everything back in</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 19: Medicine Cabinet - <i>No</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 20: Entryway/Mud Room - <i>N/A</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 21: Living/Family Room - <i>No</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 22: Dining and/or Breakfast Room - <i>N/A</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 23: Laundry Room - <i>Possibly</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 24: Laundry Baskets/Hampers - <i>No</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 25: Purses/Briefcases - <i>No</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 26: Books - <i>Probably</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 27: CDs and DVDs - <i>No</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 28: Photos - <i>No</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 29: Crafts - <i>N/A</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 30: Vehicles - <i>Possibly</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 31: Pets - <i>Possibly</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 32: Yard - <i>Possibly</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 33: Basement - <i>N/A</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 34: Attic - <i>N/A</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 25: Garage - <i>Yes</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 26: Homework area/launching pad - <i>N/A</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 37: Linen Closet - <i>Yes</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 38: Master Bedroom Closet - <i>Yes</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 39: Seasonal clothing switch - <i> Yes</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 40: Master Bedroom - <i>Possibly</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 41: Jewelry/accessories - <i>I actually am already in the process of this now using Pinterest (which I'll post later). I made an earring holder last night and plan to do the same for my necklaces & bracelets</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 42: Shoes - <i>Yes</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 43: Makeup/cosmetics - <i>I already did this last weekend while I was cleaning out the bathroom and got rid of a ton of makeup and cosmetics that I hadn't used in years!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 44: Organizing kids closet space - <i>N/A</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 45: Kids Bedroom(s) - <i>N/A</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 46: Toys & Games - <i>N/A</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 47: Create personal home inventory - <i>possibly</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 48: Storage for china, glassware, & crystal - <i>N/A</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Week 49: Storing silvery properly - <i>N/A</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 50: Christmas decoration storage & organization - <i>Yes!</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 51: Organize wrapping paper & gift bags - <i>Yes!</i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Week 52: Keep a family calendar - <i>Possibly</i></b></span></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-467751026952133582012-01-16T19:02:00.000-05:002012-01-16T19:02:30.424-05:0052 Week Home Organization Challenge - Week 2<a href="http://www.home-storage-solutions-101.com/organized-home.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">52 Weeks To An Organized Home: Join The Weekly Challenges</span></a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This week our challenge was to organize our kitchen cabinets and drawers. Every single cabinet of mine had random some thrown into it and really no set purpose for each, but my drawers are in fairly good, organized condition. So, I set out this afternoon to reorganize my kitchen cabinets and am thrilled with the results!</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Before: a mix of glasses, measuring cups and casserole dishes, etc.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3i2LQBaGM1o/TxS0y1tGlTI/AAAAAAAAAmU/jNRBxQwWK20/s1600/DSCN5144.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3i2LQBaGM1o/TxS0y1tGlTI/AAAAAAAAAmU/jNRBxQwWK20/s320/DSCN5144.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">After: all of our drinking glasses - everyday, plastic, for work, and wine!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3dymxft_nVA/TxS1P8i4BQI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Q8O0-PA-_jk/s1600/DSCN5203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3dymxft_nVA/TxS1P8i4BQI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Q8O0-PA-_jk/s320/DSCN5203.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Before: a mix of plastic cups, everyday china, some cutting boards & salad bowl</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pJP39bQ7eMY/TxS09n5M6BI/AAAAAAAAAms/epnMpeUVI-k/s1600/DSCN5149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pJP39bQ7eMY/TxS09n5M6BI/AAAAAAAAAms/epnMpeUVI-k/s320/DSCN5149.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">After: a place for all of our tupperware!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JFeZrrRkaGc/TxS1Tc8tLmI/AAAAAAAAAnc/hz0kLvNgtmM/s1600/DSCN5204.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JFeZrrRkaGc/TxS1Tc8tLmI/AAAAAAAAAnc/hz0kLvNgtmM/s320/DSCN5204.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Before: everyday dishes & a dutch oven</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mE9FdeogCp8/TxS1BE8JanI/AAAAAAAAAm0/TjAWsfXYtZ4/s1600/DSCN5150.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mE9FdeogCp8/TxS1BE8JanI/AAAAAAAAAm0/TjAWsfXYtZ4/s320/DSCN5150.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">After: everyday dishes & china</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yWNV6Gnl9tk/TxS1W-U3FjI/AAAAAAAAAnk/jpMbSSWWeX0/s1600/DSCN5205.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yWNV6Gnl9tk/TxS1W-U3FjI/AAAAAAAAAnk/jpMbSSWWeX0/s320/DSCN5205.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Before: baking supplies and a random assortment of cooking utensils</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M5fUYPqTqJM/TxS0pRFb-BI/AAAAAAAAAl8/VlbxlTVLN0U/s1600/DSCN5141.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="320" kba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M5fUYPqTqJM/TxS0pRFb-BI/AAAAAAAAAl8/VlbxlTVLN0U/s320/DSCN5141.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">After: all random cooking utensils</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KgcNFYGIrw0/TxS1a0Y3r4I/AAAAAAAAAns/Lda0so51kio/s1600/DSCN5206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KgcNFYGIrw0/TxS1a0Y3r4I/AAAAAAAAAns/Lda0so51kio/s320/DSCN5206.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Before: champagne glasses, random cooking utensils & the dogs meds & cleaning supplies</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VLPvfq2_73E/TxS0s8JVGDI/AAAAAAAAAmE/fqVo8ETx-9A/s1600/DSCN5142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VLPvfq2_73E/TxS0s8JVGDI/AAAAAAAAAmE/fqVo8ETx-9A/s320/DSCN5142.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">After: everyday china</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N46K0mNFnbw/TxS1e637KBI/AAAAAAAAAn0/u65aBq8Q36k/s1600/DSCN5207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N46K0mNFnbw/TxS1e637KBI/AAAAAAAAAn0/u65aBq8Q36k/s320/DSCN5207.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Before: tupperware & spices</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_XPZr5XQyJA/TxS0vrL4YHI/AAAAAAAAAmM/eAS9QX9PMKI/s1600/DSCN5143.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="320" kba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_XPZr5XQyJA/TxS0vrL4YHI/AAAAAAAAAmM/eAS9QX9PMKI/s320/DSCN5143.JPG" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">After: spices & baking supplies</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gUL4Atf0DJk/TxS1jGSd6FI/AAAAAAAAAn8/YHLwD6sRXMs/s1600/DSCN5208.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gUL4Atf0DJk/TxS1jGSd6FI/AAAAAAAAAn8/YHLwD6sRXMs/s320/DSCN5208.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Before: casserole dishes, crockpot (somewhat hidden), our Forman cooker & 1 random large tupperware bowl</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7uLtacnCc38/TxS02Napa1I/AAAAAAAAAmc/uUfbtGvVrbs/s1600/DSCN5145.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7uLtacnCc38/TxS02Napa1I/AAAAAAAAAmc/uUfbtGvVrbs/s320/DSCN5145.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">After: casserole dishes only!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GTuI1Z2TSy0/TxS1mbclJ6I/AAAAAAAAAoE/PJ9AoL1CRog/s1600/DSCN5209.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GTuI1Z2TSy0/TxS1mbclJ6I/AAAAAAAAAoE/PJ9AoL1CRog/s320/DSCN5209.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Before: under the sink cleaning supplies</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nzlBfTf76J4/TxS05hIALeI/AAAAAAAAAmk/8RtzCNZ5nr8/s1600/DSCN5148.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nzlBfTf76J4/TxS05hIALeI/AAAAAAAAAmk/8RtzCNZ5nr8/s320/DSCN5148.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Before: china, measuring/mixing bowls, double boiler, wine glasses & pot lids</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hvESsPDocDE/TxS1ItrVJ3I/AAAAAAAAAnE/P5fEpO-j8Eg/s1600/DSCN5153.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hvESsPDocDE/TxS1ItrVJ3I/AAAAAAAAAnE/P5fEpO-j8Eg/s320/DSCN5153.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">After: measuring & mixing bowls, crockpot & Forman cooker</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZK_-uUA45es/TxS1xL77AhI/AAAAAAAAAoc/IsdiutfKNTY/s1600/DSCN5212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZK_-uUA45es/TxS1xL77AhI/AAAAAAAAAoc/IsdiutfKNTY/s320/DSCN5212.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Before: pots & pans</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z7ypr2HvaxI/TxS1L5KWjAI/AAAAAAAAAnM/T7mPY7GdCRE/s1600/DSCN5156.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z7ypr2HvaxI/TxS1L5KWjAI/AAAAAAAAAnM/T7mPY7GdCRE/s320/DSCN5156.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">After: pots, pans, their lids, double boiler & dutch oven</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OXzvMHEF5IE/TxS1t8SP9oI/AAAAAAAAAoU/Bb85FSSb164/s1600/DSCN5211.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OXzvMHEF5IE/TxS1t8SP9oI/AAAAAAAAAoU/Bb85FSSb164/s320/DSCN5211.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If you've also chosen to participate, good luck with your challenge!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Next week - organizing the kitchen pantry & food storage :)</span></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-86137028161522184822012-01-02T19:09:00.000-05:002012-01-02T19:09:45.596-05:0052 Week Home Organization Challenge - Week 1<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As one of my New Years resolutions I'm taking part in the 52 weeks to an organized home challenge. (See link at the bottom of this post to join). I always feel so much better after I've gone through, cleaned out, and organized things, but I just never take the time to do it unless the mood strikes me, which is rare! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This first week was Kitchen Organization: Countertops and Sinks. Kenny & I have small kitchen so this one was very easily accomplished while cooking a very quick 15 minute meal. I forgot to take before pictures this time, but for the following weeks I will so you can see the difference. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Even in just a small space I felt <u>so much better</u> after I was done. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here are the after pictures:</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JilSRzesSx0/TwJF9eP9dJI/AAAAAAAAAlg/qNpvG2jlafY/s1600/DSCN5093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" rea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JilSRzesSx0/TwJF9eP9dJI/AAAAAAAAAlg/qNpvG2jlafY/s320/DSCN5093.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This space had a large coffee pot that was only used if my Mom was in town so it went into a cabinet to rest until her next visit. The entire countertop was line with things before.</span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NF3eHBNRmg0/TwJGAPOFUiI/AAAAAAAAAlo/YLhA2jOIm2w/s1600/DSCN5094.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" rea="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NF3eHBNRmg0/TwJGAPOFUiI/AAAAAAAAAlo/YLhA2jOIm2w/s320/DSCN5094.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This area didn't undergo a huge transformation really. I just moved two things of Christmas candy into the pantry. But, this area does usually end up our "drop station" after we walk into the door so the real test will be not to use it for that anymore!</span></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.home-storage-solutions-101.com/organized-home.html">52 Weeks To An Organized Home: Join The Weekly Challenges</a></span>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-41522272117777376612011-12-18T17:36:00.000-05:002011-12-18T17:36:35.750-05:00Christmas Tradition<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It's not Christmas around my house or my Mom's unless this delicious treat is being made: what <em>we</em> like to call Turtles. Unlike those you can buy in the store, ours don't include caramel. Here's a step by step recipe:</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Ingredients:</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate morsels</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">12 oz. butterscotch morsels</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">4 oz. (approx.) finely chopped pecans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3 oz. (approx.) chow mein noodles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">(Please ignore the melted chocolate around the edge; I had already made one batch before taking pictures)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1. Prepare your double boiler by bringing water in the bottom pot to a low boil and then turn down to keep warm</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2. Pour your chocolate and butterscotch morsels into a double boiler </span><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3. Mix the morsels together and continue stirring until melted</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6CeN0dSJ8s8/Tu5pC35-jtI/AAAAAAAAAk0/FzGFlQMK818/s1600/DSCN5048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" oda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6CeN0dSJ8s8/Tu5pC35-jtI/AAAAAAAAAk0/FzGFlQMK818/s320/DSCN5048.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">4. You want your morsels to melt until they look like this</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">5. Then add in your pecans and chow mein noodles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> 6. Give them a good stir so everything is mixed well and looks lumpy like this</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">7. Then, using a teaspoon, pour onto an aluminum foil lined cookie sheet. The mixture will make about 3 dozen</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">8. Once you have them all poured onto the cookie sheet, place in the freezer to quick freeze for about 20-30 minutes. Then, you're DONE so you can enjoy the yummy rich chocolate dessert!</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UBYjc-ADymY/Tu5o8fwbj9I/AAAAAAAAAkk/2ApfPA3fn0k/s1600/DSCN5044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" height="240" oda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UBYjc-ADymY/Tu5o8fwbj9I/AAAAAAAAAkk/2ApfPA3fn0k/s320/DSCN5044.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-78355808600254623062011-11-08T22:18:00.000-05:002011-11-08T22:18:42.452-05:00Life in the Fast Lane<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I thought I would update everyone on what's been going on and why I haven't been keeping up with my personal blog and why I probably won't have a lot of time to. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Most of you know that as a part time job I work for a local Savannah wedding planner who is the owner of Anne Hagin Events. I assist her in coordinating the rehearsals and the day of all of the weddings that she books. We just worked a HUGE wedding this past weekend and have two more this month. Also, right now she has 8 weddings booked in 2012! I also manage all of her social media accounts (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Anne-Hagin-Events/145759562143664">Facebook</a> & her blog <a href="http://www.thesophisticatedbride.blogspot.com/">The Sophisticated Bride</a>). I will soon be starting a Twitter account for her, as well. Then, when necessary I update the website with new information, if possible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Recently she has had people contacting her on how great her Facebook, website, and blog look, which makes me feel great because I am honestly learning as I go since I haven't ever managed anyone's social media before. So, through the work for Anne I have begun doing the social media for <a href="http://www.cateringbytrish.com/">Catering by Trish</a> (Trish McLeod) and the assocation of <a href="http://www.savannahweddingprofessionals.com/">Savannah Wedding Professionals</a>. This is the one I am most proud of because it is an association to which people are voted into & pay dues to be a member of so it is somewhat of an elite group of local wedding vendors and their president came to me to request that I do their social media work. After tonight's SWP meeting, I've also had requests from one or two other vendors to possibly start doing the same type of work for them, too! (</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Ok, so maybe I'm bragging a bit, but I'm just surprised that people are <em>coming to me</em> for this type of work)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">All this in addition to working full time at SCAD and being a graduate student. So, all this to say I'm becoming a lot busier down here in Savannah than I have been and finally feel in my element. Before starting to Auburn I was involved in lots of activities and clubs, which slowly dwindled down to not being involved in anything. I'm realizing again how much I thrive on having to balance and juggle a lot of different things because I feel I manage my time better. Although, I have to say, dinner isn't getting cooked as regularly as it used to and housework is falling to the side.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Until next time!</span>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-486959891833313872011-09-29T23:21:00.000-04:002011-09-29T23:21:38.529-04:00Leavin' my roots<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So, I think I've made the decision to say buh-bye to my brunette roots and become a "blonde" again. Not too blonde, though; just a golden/honey blonde. Here's a pic of me with that my hair that color from about 3 years ago and I'm diggin' that look and may return to it...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Here are pictures of the posts I've made to the Facebook page the past several weeks:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I also posted style boards I created prior to working with Anne, which I've posted on my blog before for ya'll </span><a href="http://katietaylor-taylortidings.blogspot.com/2010/02/vote.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> and </span><a href="http://katietaylor-taylortidings.blogspot.com/2010/02/spring-fresh-pantone-wedding-styleboard.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And, here's a sneak peek of a couple of style boards I'll be posting to Anne Hagin Events in the next two week or so!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Until next time!</span>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-38978003111541862872011-09-17T17:28:00.000-04:002011-09-17T17:28:47.031-04:00Happy 2nd Birthday + 6 days!<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY to TAYLOR TIDINGS!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My blog is officially 2 years old + 6 days. I didn't think I'd keep it up, but I have. Even if it has been on an inconsistent basis, at least I'm still posting occasionally!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">It's been a good day - wonderful weather, Auburn football, homework, and about to go out to eat with the hubs & to the mall to do some shopping!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Hopefully we'll have some of the same tomorrow - Uncle Bubba's is hosting a free low country boil dinner for those who hold a Loyalty Card. Well, guess who holds a Loyalty Card? WE DO!! So, we'll definitely be heading across the street for some good ole low country food!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">HAPPY WEEKEND EVERYONE!</span>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-69663970624682339042011-09-13T22:34:00.000-04:002011-09-13T22:34:20.832-04:00Has it really been that long?<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I cannot believe that I haven't posted in over 5 months! Let's recap what has been going on with some pictures:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">April - </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Visited PTC for Easter</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And, a</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">ttended South University's Spring Banquet</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">May-</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My birthday & Kenny had a break before his pharmacy summer rotations started, so he visited PTC some.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">June-</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Day trip to HHI</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Disney with family! (Mom was there, but wouldn't get in the picture!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Kenny worked a rotation at Chatham CARES, the Chatham County Aids Clinic and enjoyed being out of school!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">July-</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">3rd Annual Manland Boomfest BBQ for the 4th of July. We had 70+ people attend this year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Anne-Marie & Russell spent their summer family vacay on Tybee so we got to have a MUCH overdue visit!</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We semi-celebrated 2 years of marriage (I say semi because the real celebration was just last week)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">And, Kenny worked at his 2nd summer rotation with Walgreens.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">August-</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Kenny's birthday</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Kenny's summer break began before classes on Sept. 12</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Visit to PTC & a party for our friend Ty to celebrate his first teaching job!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">I had my wisdom teeth pulled so Mom came for a visit!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">September-</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">CRUISE TO THE BAHAMAS!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0vn6s9-4JPY/TnASDYADcoI/AAAAAAAAAg8/kZ1EJZcAnho/s1600/DSCN4432.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" rba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0vn6s9-4JPY/TnASDYADcoI/AAAAAAAAAg8/kZ1EJZcAnho/s320/DSCN4432.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Then, back to work & classes for Kenny & me :(</span></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-41121776513603596152011-04-03T19:59:00.000-04:002011-04-03T19:59:43.170-04:00Artist Statement<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am taking an online Business & Professional Writing class for my masters in Arts Administration. Our assignment due tonight was to submit our artist/designer/administrator statement, personal statement, and resume. It's no secret that once Kenny & I are finally done with school in two years that I want to leave the world of financial aid to work in/on events. So, I thought I would share my artist statement that I created for class. This is something I could see myself editing and elaborating on to incorporate into my company's website one day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Art has always been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My earliest and fondest memory is sitting at my grandfather’s kitchen table drawing for countless hours. His patience with my childish skills allowed me to build an artistic foundation that still lives within me today. Growing up, I not only took art class every year in school until graduation, but also participated in visual and performance art classes and camps throughout this time, as well.</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Today, my creativity has flourished into a passion for all things involved in event design. My goal in all projects I undertake is to evoke that sense of warmth, love, and patience that my grandfather showed me so many years ago. Events, to me, are, first, patiently listening to a client’s vision and, then, utilizing my skills and experience to make that vision come to life. Events are a means of celebration, whether it is celebrating a non-profit organization’s success, to raise funds and awareness, or celebrating the union of two in love at their wedding, among countless others. It is important while portraying the client’s vision to also infuse entertainment through movement and conversation pieces, as well as through all sensory outlets of sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell in order to promote the celebration for which all are gathered for.</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>I will bring just as much sensitivity and passion to your event as you do, as I know how important each event is to their host or hostess. I look forward to bringing your event to life!</em></span>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-39537674849647403142011-03-27T21:36:00.000-04:002011-03-27T21:36:26.309-04:00The Price of Vacation<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I had a great trip to Carrollton and Chattanooga over the past 4 days. It's nice to be in the comfort of home, though.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I arrived in Carrollton Wednesday evening just in time for dinner. My Carrollton Momma, Audrey, & I went out to eat and watched American Idol. We enjoyed a good dinner with more Idol on Thursday night, too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Thursday I was able to visit with every person I've been missing from UWG. I spent almost 7 hours visiting and catching up with old friends and it was so wonderful! In a way it was like going home because Carrollton was my first job and has a sentimental place and always will. I miss everyone there, but have been lucky enough to find a fun group of girls at SCAD, too! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Can't wait for these wonderful ladies from the Grad School to plan a trip to Savannah for a girls weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In Chattanooga, I was able to have lunch with my sister & niece, which was nice to catch up after my neice's wedding in October! I also got to have a long overdue reunion with a good friend from high school, Emily (Edmonson) Swanson. Mom & I had lunch with her & her mom. I can honestly say I haven't laughed that hard in years. It was so great to catch up and visit with them over lunch for a couple of hours!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">But, being gone for 4 days has its consequences, especially when it overflows into a weekend. Weekends are my time to pick up, organize, clean, and do laundry. I almost feel overwhelmed coming home because I need to dust, sweep/vaccuum, organize things, and do countless loads of laundry. Not to mention my school starts tomorrow with 2-4 assignments due each week, the first being day after tomorrow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Oh well, it's worth it because it's rare I get to have a trip on my own and visit with friends!</span>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-17105511011546624232011-03-22T20:58:00.000-04:002011-03-22T20:58:17.257-04:004 Month Hiatus<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I can't believe that it's been 4 months since I last posted. To be honest, though, not much has been going on. </span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">November 2010:</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We went to Peachtree City for Thanksgiving and had some family pictures made:</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">December 2010:</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Mom came down to Savannah for Christmas and spent 4 days with us!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Kenny & I tried to ring in the New Year downtown with the fireworks over the river, but the fog was too thick so we came on home and watched the Times Square celebration on T.V.</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">February 2011:</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We enjoyed a Valentine's celebration to Oatland Island Wildlife Center and dinner at Uncle Bubba's</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Got to make a long-awaited trip home to Peachtree City</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And, went out to celebrate Charlie's birthday at the Crab Shack</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Which brings us up to date to <u>March 2011:</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Winter quarter came to a close for Kenny & I so I took a week off from work to spend time with him. He took a golf trip with his college boys the end of the week while my old roomie Jess, from Auburn, came into town for Savannah's St. Patty's day celebration w/ her Cornell friends. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Tomorrow afternoon I'm off to Carrollton for 2 nights to visit UWG friends & then onto Chattanooga to see family and reunite with an old H.S. friend-woohoo!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">More posts to come on my trip and more blogs to come for those who have missed me :)</span>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-36481891157617973202010-11-15T11:39:00.001-05:002010-11-15T14:06:15.659-05:00Menu Plan Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TOGEZlz6uyI/AAAAAAAAAeM/4PSRtBlvl_c/s1600/mealplanmonday_v2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" px="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TOGEZlz6uyI/AAAAAAAAAeM/4PSRtBlvl_c/s1600/mealplanmonday_v2.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This weeks' menu: 11/14/10 - 11/20/10</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Sunday</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Chicken n' Dumplings (did not have from last weeks' menu)</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Monday</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Semi-Homemade Pizza</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Tuesday</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Chili</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Wednesday</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Spaghetti</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Thursday</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Red Beans and Rice</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Friday</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Saturday</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Out to Eat?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">I linked in at <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2010/11/menu-plan-monday-nov-15th-giveaway.html">I'm an Organizing Junkie</a></span>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-59986250829443917092010-11-10T15:10:00.002-05:002010-11-10T15:17:31.458-05:00More Details to Make a House a Home<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Here are a few more details I love. I think I've mentioned before that I grew up in a house built sometime during the WW2 era. Many of today's details remind me of my childhood home :) The exceptions are the bamboo floors and oil rubbed bronze details. </span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Enjoy!</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Archways</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="212" px="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5VW3Hp1I/AAAAAAAAAdo/r7WPVfIhKeI/s320/picture235922t.jpg" width="320" /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5UWH8xnI/AAAAAAAAAdk/3h5CM9lHdlU/s1600/archcabinet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5UWH8xnI/AAAAAAAAAdk/3h5CM9lHdlU/s320/archcabinet.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5TWEm5GI/AAAAAAAAAdg/NXGNbO1NLU0/s1600/047D-0056-dining-room2-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5TWEm5GI/AAAAAAAAAdg/NXGNbO1NLU0/s320/047D-0056-dining-room2-8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Crown Molding</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5qVLQPPI/AAAAAAAAAd0/OA0PhYLg4jM/s1600/crown_molding_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="289" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5qVLQPPI/AAAAAAAAAd0/OA0PhYLg4jM/s320/crown_molding_large.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5rar_kUI/AAAAAAAAAd8/6A33zQUeGZg/s1600/services-carpentry-crown_molding_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5rar_kUI/AAAAAAAAAd8/6A33zQUeGZg/s320/services-carpentry-crown_molding_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Brick Stove Surrounds</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5oVvmVmI/AAAAAAAAAdw/fLwmSc8VTGU/s1600/hr1930022-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" px="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5oVvmVmI/AAAAAAAAAdw/fLwmSc8VTGU/s320/hr1930022-11.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5nPHsEQI/AAAAAAAAAds/ZrmTg2nJycA/s1600/arch1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5nPHsEQI/AAAAAAAAAds/ZrmTg2nJycA/s320/arch1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Dark Bamboo Floors</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5teGTt6I/AAAAAAAAAeA/VdjmfcCqDUU/s1600/bamboohome_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5teGTt6I/AAAAAAAAAeA/VdjmfcCqDUU/s320/bamboohome_02.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Oil Rubbed Bronze Fixtures</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5vikSEPI/AAAAAAAAAeE/P26KMQJ1EYg/s1600/%2521Bioj%2529%252BQBWk%257E%2524%2528KGrHqYH-DwEs-Yy0BiTBLQCrht%2529Gg%257E%257E_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="197" px="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5vikSEPI/AAAAAAAAAeE/P26KMQJ1EYg/s320/%2521Bioj%2529%252BQBWk%257E%2524%2528KGrHqYH-DwEs-Yy0BiTBLQCrht%2529Gg%257E%257E_3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5w1jp4KI/AAAAAAAAAeI/FkpNy3CrFgM/s1600/IMG_4357.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNr5w1jp4KI/AAAAAAAAAeI/FkpNy3CrFgM/s320/IMG_4357.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-88531148401202798572010-11-08T10:35:00.000-05:002010-11-08T10:35:06.539-05:00Weekly Menu<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Menu Nov. 7, 2010 - Nov. 13, 2010</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Sunday</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Taco Soup</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Monday</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Marinaded Chicken</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Risotto</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Texas Toast</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Tuesday</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Mushroom Soup Porkchops</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Rolls</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Wednesday</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Spaghetti</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Thursday</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Chicken n' Dumplings</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Friday</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Creamed Eggs on Toast</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Saturday</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Chili Cheese Dogs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">I linked up with OrgJunkie's Menu Plan Monday <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">here</a>!</span>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-65074434411246212362010-11-02T19:58:00.001-04:002010-11-02T20:00:48.454-04:00Halloween 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This Halloween we drove up the Peachtree City, GA to visit with Kenny's family and carve pumpkins. So, we didn't have a big plan this year to hand out candy like we did last year with the fog and all found <a href="http://katietaylor-taylortidings.blogspot.com/2009/11/halloween-fun.html">here</a>. But, came up with ideas for celebrating in Peachtree City next year with dry ice, fog machines, costumes and all!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Here's some pictures from the weekend:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The 3 carvers with our pumpkins</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNCgh1GMASI/AAAAAAAAAc0/qjFjmmraW3Q/s1600/DSCN3016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNCgh1GMASI/AAAAAAAAAc0/qjFjmmraW3Q/s320/DSCN3016.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Matthew's</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNChMVxF6oI/AAAAAAAAAc4/MK8tl5UzBHk/s1600/DSCN3032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNChMVxF6oI/AAAAAAAAAc4/MK8tl5UzBHk/s320/DSCN3032.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Mine</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNCh2-6Uj7I/AAAAAAAAAc8/eTHkLaBQHEI/s1600/DSCN3033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNCh2-6Uj7I/AAAAAAAAAc8/eTHkLaBQHEI/s320/DSCN3033.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Kenny's </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNCiZTqUOeI/AAAAAAAAAdA/mFjQ_H7gQGA/s1600/DSCN3036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNCiZTqUOeI/AAAAAAAAAdA/mFjQ_H7gQGA/s320/DSCN3036.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Jason's gotta drink somehow...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNCi2gyUXZI/AAAAAAAAAdE/PtQs-Fjs8H4/s1600/DSCN3039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNCi2gyUXZI/AAAAAAAAAdE/PtQs-Fjs8H4/s320/DSCN3039.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Before my "costume"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNCjbDST1HI/AAAAAAAAAdI/6J4eCpJferA/s1600/DSCN3040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNCjbDST1HI/AAAAAAAAAdI/6J4eCpJferA/s320/DSCN3040.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My last minute "costume"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNCj6jfXGFI/AAAAAAAAAdM/LlLMNuYB5AI/s1600/DSCN3044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TNCj6jfXGFI/AAAAAAAAAdM/LlLMNuYB5AI/s320/DSCN3044.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-21657004370998281222010-11-01T18:17:00.003-04:002010-11-01T18:26:20.984-04:00Mexican Skillet RecipeThis is the meal we'll be having tomorrow night, but wanted to go ahead and post the recipe in case anyone was interested. I can't remember where I got this recipe, but it was somewhere online and I've probably omitted a few ingredients from the original to make it into something that's more likely to be eaten by me and my husband. So, feel free to add other mexican-style ingredients to your liking :)<br /><br /><strong>Mexican Skillet</strong><br />1/2 lb. ground beef (chicken or whatever other meat you'd prefer)<br />1/4 C chopped onion (or substitute with 1 T minced onion)<br />1 1/2 T chili powder<br />1 t oregano, fresh (or 1/2 t dried)<br />1/2 t ground cumin<br />1/4 t salt<br />1 C cooked brown rice (I use Uncle Ben's Ready Rice)<br />1 can pinto or black beans, drained and rinsed<br />Sharp cheddar cheese or any other toppings of your choice<br /><br />Brown meat and drain<br /><br />Add onion, chili powder, oregano, cumin & salt. Stir in rice & beans. Bring to serving temperature.<br /><br />Serve with tortilla chips<br />and/or<br />flour tortillas to make burritos (steamed individually between paper towel sheets in microwave in order to make folding your burrito easier)<br /><br />Top with shredded sharp cheddar cheese and any other toppingsKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-38535511610844335552010-11-01T10:38:00.006-04:002010-11-02T19:08:03.257-04:00Menu Plan MondayWell, this week's menu will probably be lacking because the cupboard is getting bare. Hopefully next week's menu will be better once I get to the store this weekend.<br />
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<strong>Sunday:</strong><br />
Out of town<br />
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<strong>Monday:</strong><br />
Chicken Fettucini Alfredo (not homemade) - didn't have it last week<br />
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<strong>Tuesday:</strong><br />
Mexican Skillet<br />
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<strong>Wednesday:</strong><br />
Breakfast for dinner<br />
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<strong>Thursday:</strong><br />
<strike>Cheesy Chicken Pasta</strike><br />
UPDATE: Ladies' Pottery Night Out <br />
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<strong>Friday:</strong><br />
<strike>Spaghetti</strike><br />
UPDATE: Eat out at Uncle Bubba's!<br />
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<strong>Saturday:</strong><br />
<strike>Eat out?</strike><br />
UPDATE: Working a wedding<br />
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I linked in with: <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">http://orgjunkie.com/</a><a href="http://orgjunkie.com/"></a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-46833731317660638092010-10-27T13:45:00.006-04:002010-10-27T14:53:49.650-04:00It's All in the Details:I'm a very detail-oriented person. I think a home is made by the details and adds so much charm. Maybe I feel this way because I grew up in a home built during the era of WW2 that had many of the charming details I still love today.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>I think my design style is a little on the more eclectic, contemporary, but warm and cozy side. I don't think of myself as loving the traditional, antique, or country style of decorating. So, some might think my design ideal conflicts with the details I love, but I think there can be a happy medium. </div><div><br /></div><div>So, without further ado, I give you some of the details that I love:</div><div> </div><div><strong>Transom Windows:</strong></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532799778322574242" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMh0FZhG66I/AAAAAAAAAck/9qm9OByaPv4/s320/transom-windows-l.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532799777109174930" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMh0FU_z6pI/AAAAAAAAAcc/9hi-kmAbLeE/s320/pic_name10.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532799772392835106" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMh0FDbWSCI/AAAAAAAAAcU/mk7OciDNVpY/s320/ncgfdoortransomcloseup1.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532799769370879218" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMh0E4K25PI/AAAAAAAAAcM/xWgc8VLeLM4/s320/4342244055_c69925e5e4_o.jpg" /></div><div> </div><div><strong>Glass Doorknobs:</strong></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532798932513565042" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMhzUKohqXI/AAAAAAAAAcE/3OWP6sWQf3A/s320/VFD1006-02c.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532798927376856130" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMhzT3f1tEI/AAAAAAAAAb8/S29UKmRYWxc/s320/untitled.bmp" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532798924570473842" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMhzTtCvtXI/AAAAAAAAAb0/sAGR4TNNmlw/s320/pd632671.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 211px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532798913567367090" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMhzTEDZn7I/AAAAAAAAAbs/BhMMLBa0wEA/s320/4464510-lg.jpg" /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 287px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532798916036234882" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMhzTNQBjoI/AAAAAAAAAbk/28ON-lg69tY/s320/3.jpg" /></div><div> </div><div><strong>Farmhouse Sinks:</strong></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532798367190653490" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMhyzQpCmjI/AAAAAAAAAbU/dQyHmYGdeoQ/s320/IMG_0628.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 258px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532798377702054050" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMhyz3zJ2KI/AAAAAAAAAbc/JSt-t717mqY/s320/islands07.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 194px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532798359303274274" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMhyyzQivyI/AAAAAAAAAbM/kjX_5TYt-34/s320/33229brick.jpg" /></div><div> </div><div><strong>Beadboard:</strong></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532797800011011378" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMhySPu4FTI/AAAAAAAAAac/r0LVbBeL_xY/s320/Beadboard_Bathtub.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532797800598400850" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMhySR6671I/AAAAAAAAAas/7-AS4Hy9LjA/s320/wainscoting_large.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 308px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532797801643221506" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMhySV0BogI/AAAAAAAAAak/AyUMB-J08dA/s320/untitled2.bmp" /></div><div> </div><div><strong>Coffered Ceilings:</strong></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532798356973162898" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMhyyqlAEZI/AAAAAAAAAbE/08tuBne-NPg/s320/wooden_plank_coffered_ceiling.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532797811212065458" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMhyS5damrI/AAAAAAAAAa8/GsE5FxciVY0/s320/Coffered-Ceiling1412.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 223px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532797807635442386" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMhySsIrqtI/AAAAAAAAAa0/MC52rVvMRK8/s320/Coffered_Ceiling_0.jpg" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br />So, stay tuned because there's more details where these came from :)Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-60806831158946239062010-10-26T11:41:00.002-04:002010-10-26T11:46:40.285-04:00Dark, Dark, and more DarkIn finding picture of details and things I love for houses I'm coming across a trend:<br /><br />I like dark wood furniture<br />I like dark oil rubbed bronze fixtures<br />I like dark wood floors<br />I like dark cabinets<br />I like warm, earthy tones & colors (which can tend to be dark)<br /><br />I need to find a balance somewhere.<br /><br />I do like more neutral, lighter (but not pale, blah, boring) paint colors<br />I do like white/cream moldings and wainscoting (beadboard)<br /><br />Is that enough balance? And, why am I even worrying? It's not like we're even <em>thinking</em> about building a house. Of course we've discussed it and both want to. But, let's face it folks, right now I'm only <em>dreaming</em> of what I want my house to look like.<br /><br />A girl can dream, right? And, dreams do change...<br /><br />Stay tuned for a later post (maybe tomorrow) about the little details I love in homes!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-50740584244388530482010-10-25T15:16:00.011-04:002010-10-25T15:40:02.041-04:00Living Room- TonesI've been looking at Rate My Space on HGTV's website the past few days (all photos taken from this website). I've compiled some pictures of living rooms that I enjoy. These photos speak to me because of the colors & patterns of accessories (but not necessarily the style or type), usually a neutral furniture, dark wood tones, and neutral walls. I'm not afraid of using color, except I do see the practicality of using neutrals on large pieces of furniture. And, despite calling attention to dust, I am drawn to dark wood tones. So, don't pay much attention to layout or furniture style of these as I was paying most attention to the colors.<br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Exposed brick wall, drum shade/chandelier</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 212px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532066203749199074" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMXY5vRqLOI/AAAAAAAAAYM/bp4XKvJUjAs/s320/Photo_Video_4a87d6b0-6c40-4199-8cdf-442abbff253e_medium.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Darker, yet still neutral, accent wall - it almost looks like a linen texture to me, which I LOVE!</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 194px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532067305691085298" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMXZ54VE-fI/AAAAAAAAAZc/BPoMPn-R1w4/s320/Photo_Video_ab5e9450-cd32-4819-bcaf-269efbfcf8c7_medium.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Shape/color of the couch and dark wood floors. There's almost not enouch punch of color in this room to me, especially with the lighter walls</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532067298830114018" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMXZ5exS3OI/AAAAAAAAAZU/WjjOtDBQZLQ/s320/Photo_Video_98141807738529780678318_medium.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Although they're hard to see in this picture, I liked this room because of the accent chairs and the rug</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 236px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532066817319213154" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMXZddAJmGI/AAAAAAAAAZM/rgjnHzG530s/s320/Photo_Video_97258412541008355897769_medium.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Love the built-ins, RUG!, and the accent chairs</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532066783795140466" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMXZbgHY13I/AAAAAAAAAY8/-d4B9yyyXZc/s320/Photo_Video_10193792386000841481837_medium.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Love the rug, accent pillows, and shape of the lampshades. But, this room is almost too light and airy for me, especially with the (cringe) glass top table. </div><div align="center">Side note: I don't hate on those who have metal glass top tables, but it's just not my preference</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532066762336568386" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMXZaQLRBEI/AAAAAAAAAY0/X7_E6HQCTug/s320/Photo_Video_939024457_medium.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I LOVE the patterned drapes that contrast against the neutral wall</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532066758764698594" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMXZaC3qm-I/AAAAAAAAAYs/XoMZ6LyiSfc/s320/Photo_Video_459027051_medium.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I really like the shape of this sofa with the accent pillows and large dark wooden coffee table</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532066477549358498" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMXZJrQtDaI/AAAAAAAAAYk/7_7wGxwiWho/s320/Photo_Video_110453973_medium.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I really enjoy this room as a whole with the exception of the oriental rug and oval shaped coffee table</div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532066467193753298" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMXZJErvDtI/AAAAAAAAAYc/wm9-6T_LVZ0/s320/Photo_Video_58668726_medium.jpg" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I really enjoy the overall look and feel of this room, too. Especially the drapes & shades combo</div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532066232864594722" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMXY7bvT2yI/AAAAAAAAAYU/3p0RVGJJrP0/s320/Photo_Video_52437313_medium.jpg" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Of course, this room drew me in immediately with all of the green accents :)</div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532066189472930226" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMXY46F7mbI/AAAAAAAAAYE/1xvUBIWj_lk/s320/29-Harlequin-Living-Room-Design-Lg--gt_full_width_landscape.jpg" /></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-51368524244182799802010-10-25T10:58:00.004-04:002010-10-25T11:09:13.077-04:00Menu Plan MondayI'll try to start making this a regular post, as well. Sometimes, though, like you've seen before, I start making menus and don't continue after a few weeks in. When I do make a menu, though, I'm usually pretty good at sticking to what's on it but I may just alternate the days we have each dish. I will admit, however, most of my dishes aren't always homemade and are, instead, usually quick and easy. Most of my side dishes are out of a box or can :) Mondays and Wednesdays are especially easy because I'm in class til 7:30 on both of those nights.<br /><br />Nonetheless, enjoy!<br /><br /><strong>Sunday (last night):</strong><br />Salmon Patties<br />Black Eyed Peas<br />Cornbread<br /><br /><strong>Monday:</strong><br />Spaghetti<br />Garlic Bread<br /><br /><strong>Tuesday:</strong><br />Red Beans and Rice<br /><br /><strong>Wednesday:</strong><br />Chicken Fettucini Alfredo (yes, this is from a box-sorry to disappoint)<br /><br /><strong>Thursday:</strong><br />At a conference, getting back too late to cook<br /><br /><strong>Friday & Saturday:</strong><br />At the in-laws for the Halloween Holiday<br /><br />Have a great week, everyone!<br /><br />I linked in with: Org Junkie @ <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2010/10/menu-plan-monday-oct-25th-giveaway.html">http://orgjunkie.com/2010/10/menu-plan-monday-oct-25th-giveaway.html</a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-85572513632184448342010-10-24T23:40:00.007-04:002010-10-24T23:52:21.258-04:00AgendaSo, I think I've <em>finally </em>come up with a purpose for my blog. Since I started this blog over a year ago I've made random posts on lots of different things. I think I've made a decision about what I want to devote my blog to.<br /><br />I don't think I've mentioned it yet on my blog but, I know I did on facebook. I recently met a woman who has started her own wedding & event planning company. She's eventually going to make this her full time job. Right now she hires day of assistants from event to event but, eventually wants to hire a permanent assistant who is on staff, listed on the website, and can be in charge of day of execution in case two events are scheduled for the same day. I'm hoping this permanent assistant will eventually be me. For right now, I'm scheduled to assist her with a wedding on Nov. 6th.<br /><br />So, how does this relate to my purpose for my blog? Well, I'm hoping to blog about my experiences with this (anonymous) company while changing the names of the brides, etc. because for right now, I don't have permission to give out that information.<br /><br />I also want to use this blog as a journal for my "dream home." I love looking at HGTV and hope to post pictures of rooms I love from various websites. This will serve me later when Kenny & I build a house, which we both are really looking foward to.<br /><br />And, I'll also continue to post pictures of things Kenny & I do, too!<br /><br />Hopefully, I'll post my first "dream" room blog this week as I've already started compiling pictures so stay tuned...Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402571778453682879.post-40083241585984387262010-10-24T22:59:00.013-04:002010-10-24T23:40:08.373-04:00Coming to an EndWell, October is coming to an end and is not going how I planned. We didn't make it to the GA National Fair in Perry, GA. We didn't make it to the pumpkin farm/corn maze in Odum, GA. Nor did we make it to Cumberland Island to go camping.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>I did, however, make it successfully to my neice's wedding in Florida, but didn't have quite as successful a trip coming back. Here are a few pictures from that weekend:<br /></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531818169576453170" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMT3UP-n9DI/AAAAAAAAAWk/wnPuSiKP6Lw/s320/DSCN2937.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531819830569535010" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMT407qPBiI/AAAAAAAAAWs/Lmmk_ClUqbw/s320/DSCN2942.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531819833168221714" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMT41FVz1hI/AAAAAAAAAW0/9oe9dfpiaTs/s320/DSCN2958.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531821511860006402" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMT6Wy9HrgI/AAAAAAAAAW8/z5AKMA5jBc0/s320/DSCN2960.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531821522217547250" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMT6XZijNfI/AAAAAAAAAXE/twpXxQtoWwo/s320/DSCN2970.JPG" /></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p>Then this past weekend we went to a fair in Statesboro with some friends. Here's pictures from this too:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531822432731005570" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMT7MZd4AoI/AAAAAAAAAXM/MaP9KgYtZhY/s320/girls+2.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531822436647170722" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_l16SUWA5JFI/TMT7MoDj8qI/AAAAAAAAAXU/ObWZzo-xdwQ/s320/K%26K.jpg" /></p></div><br />We're going up to PTC this next weekend for Halloween and to do some pumpkin carving- woohoo! Stay tuned for pumpkin pictures!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05295613773041375647noreply@blogger.com0