BC#3 My Favoirite Things

Today's post is about some of my favorite things. I love to read and I have always liked to keep the books I read. Now that I think of it; I should have taken pictures of our bookcases. Last year John bought me the Kindle for my birthday. I L O V E it! I have read several books on it. I have read a couple actual books since but, I like that if I hear of a book I'd like to read I can download it in seconds. Gotta' love today's technology! Although, I don't think I'll ever not like the feel of turning pages of a book.

One of my favorite drinks is a cold Diet Sierra Mist. This is new, a couple of years ago I would have told you how much I hate the taste of diet soda. I try to keep it to two a day : )

One thing I'm splurging on now is shampoo. Since last year I didn't need any. I am lovin' my new pixie hair style. I don't think, before I got sick ,that I would have had the nerve to cut my hair this short. As you can see I still like my Suave products.

I just learned how to make my own sugar scrub. That jar you see on the side is what I made. I think I'll make some for my Sisters very soon. I have been using Neutrogena products since I can remember.

One of my weakness is shower gels. I like to have a choice depending on my mood.

And last but not least is lip gloss. It's a sickness really lol!...I hope John doesn't read this I'll never walk out of a store with another one again.

I'm enjoying this blog challenge. I'm working on my writing and my photo editing.

BC #2 :Spill Your Purse

I decided to jump on board for a blog challenge. Chelsea from "The Life We Love" has started with some friends. Today or rather yesterday(I'm a day behind) they shared the contents of their purses. So here it goes. I bought this purse at TJ Maxx this Spring. The weather was still feeling like Winter around here. I, on the other hand, was ready for shorts & flip flops and a Summer-y change. So, I got this beige Nine West purse.

This is what I have in my purse right now.

I wanted a fun color for my wallet. I found this coral colored one also at TJM.
I love the scent of Philosophy's pure grace lotion. A pen, I'm a bit of a germaphobe and so I hate to use someone else's pen like when I have to sign a receipt

I carry Tums and Ginger tea with me because of my stomach problems. My Sister-in-Law gave me the cute, purple note pad. I have my business card holder (Organic dog treats). Mini Altoids and Wisp fresh breath is very important to me :) A nail file that I bought in Sea World in March. Kleenex and a variety of lip glosses. John gave me the flag cross he got at his Army unit. The receipt to the seamstress fixing my dress for my Step-sons wedding in a few weeks. And there you have it. Intresting huh?! Come back tomorrow and see BC #3: My favorite things.

Katie's Bridal Shower

This past Saturday I hosted a Bridal Shower for my step-sons fiance' Katie. It turned out beautifuly except the weather didn't cooperate. It was cloudy and rather cold especially for June.

I borrowed this idea from Shannon at Bless our Nest.

These were the party favor.

I loved the place settings.

I'm sorry about the last two pictures. I couldn't rotate them : ( They were the right way before I posted them, then I couldn't figure out how to turn them around. If you read this and know how to fix this. Please...Please! Tell me how to do it! I'm a bit frustrated so I'll leave them like this for now. Ugh! I need a blogging class.

French Cafe' Towels

I made these towels using a graphic design by The Graphic Fairy. I bought some flour sack towels from Wal-Mart for about $5 for 5. I also used light fabric transfer paper and the reverse transfer. This is how they turned out.

Sorry, couldn't turn this picture around.

One is a little off center but I still like them. This is the first time I use transfer paper so I was pretty surprised at how easy it was to work with. Anyway, I hope you like them and try making one or more. They would make a great gift.

To all the soldiers who made the greatest sacrifice we remember you on this day.

Spring Door Wreath

I told you to watch out! Here is my most recent project. I borrowed the idea from Dear Lillie's blog. I tried to link you to her blog. Let's see if it worked. Ha! Here is the wreath hanging on our front door.

I like how she has it on a mirror in her dinning room. I needed something Spring-y for the door.

Message Board a La' BDs

I saw these message boards in Ballard Designs but, they were a bit much for my budget so I tried my hand at making some.




These are the materials I used to make the board.






This is how it turned out. Not too bad! I made two of them and I gave one to my Sister.

This is one of the many projects I worked on a while ago. I just hadn't taken the time sit down and post. I'm still working on getting the pictures where I want on the post. I think I'm getting the hang of this so watch out LOL!

Looking Back and Moving Forward

Wow! I can't believe it's been a year since I last posted anything on this blog! It was a hard year to say the least. Like I told a friend we seemed to have put blinders on. We could only concentrate on me getting better and all that entailed. I still don't know what I was supposed to learn from this experience. I/we might never know. God has a plan for us and we have to have faith in this no matter how hard this might be at times. People keep telling me how strong I am all I can say is I'm strong in the Lord. I have a great family and awesome friends. They were my support system, I always had someone to call if I needed someone to talk to. I am also blessed to have my parents near. My sweet Mom was with me almost every day. Especially if John had to work. And what can I say about my great, loving, supportive, never missed a treatment or doctor's appointment husband. Only to say I'm so lucky to have found and have him in my life.

During this time I tried to stay busy I croched, read alot and crafted. I took pictures so I hope to post those pictures soon : ) As I'm writting this I'm thinking of reasons why I didn't write on here while I was sick. I did journal after my last Chemo treatment and as I've looked back at them they were mostly about how awful I felt and my hopes and dreams for the future. Now, I'm Cancer free (Praise Jesus!!) and moving forward. Counting my blessings every day!