Slimming down in more ways than one.....=)!

I am continuing my love affair with Zumba and this weekend moving on to kayaking. Yeah, it's one way to slim down...but I found another.....

I've had my stuff in a couple of stores and I've decided to slim down to just one.  Two is too hard for me to maintain if I want to have a life.  I have my own projects that are pleading for my attention around home.  So, I am moving all my stuff from the store up north into "The Spare Room" on Hewitt in Everett just across from Comcast. I love the staff there, the organization, the quality and the owner is fantastic!  Hopefully it will slim down my responsibilities and help me focus a bit more. I want this to continue to be fun!!!!

So, over the weekend, I completed my love seat shabby chic slip cover.   Here's the pic!

Now my little project is a "Trash to Treasure" redemption of some children's items that I am putting together as a set.  I found the items seperately and visualized them together....what do you think?

Fun in the Sun weekend...a lot of missing items...good sign!!!

It was great to get together with the ladies on Friday night with a swim, the bbq and then watching Anita Renfro.  What fun!  Saturday's events were going to Sasafrass in Lakewood (the one just past Marysville) to drop off an order and other stock.  I was thrilled to see a lot of missing items for my past stock so it was a good time to refill.

Then took off to "The Lavendar Festival" in Marysville.  Ran into a few fellow artists and enjoyed speaking to them.  Loved their stuff they were selling, and loved the lavendar that I picked up for my deck.

So, profitable weekend thus far and a lot to get done inthe next day before returning to my real job.  Hope your weekend was enjoyable with all the sun!

Lace and Lures: SUMMER HOUSE

Lace and Lures: SUMMER HOUSE

A lil' toasty this evening, eh?

Hopefully you are staying cool but thoroughly enjoying the sunshine which is rare around our parts!

I have a funny cat story to share...

I was logging into my work computer after just playing with my cat. I then had my normal cereal breakfast and placed the bowl down on the floor until I finished logging in. My cat likes hairspray bottle tops and so she comes over with the top in her mouth, drops it into my bowl as if to say..."We were not done playing". So there was the bottle top floating on the milk....

New Pillows made over the 4th...and other stuff...

What do you do when its cool and dreary out over the 4th? Work out....enjoy close relationships.....and.....Grab a cup of coffee then....Ah...relaxing and being creative! So much fun! I love making the little flowers on the pillows. It's been warm today here....but that didn't stop me from going to Zumba with a good friend. I don't know why...it was much harder today....I left dripping in sweat but thoroughly enjoying it! Enjoy this warm week. I intend on finding the water!

Gettin' A lot Done!

Busy, busy weekend....used it to get some things done around the house and for business. Now back to work tomorrow and then a little Zumba!

Enjoy the warm weather this week!

4th of July Weekend

Happy 4th Everyone! Enjoy your weekend and stay safe!

Zumba...

Well, went to my first night of Zumba last night on my quest to be a healthier me. LOVED it! The instructor is new so the first night is free thereafter it's 5.00 per night. Pretty darn reasonable! Her classes are Tuesday 7 pm and Friday 6 pm! Where? The Rage Cage on 112th street.

Now...off to do some calligraphy.

Pillows and Dressers!

I spent my weekend finishing off a dresser, a side table, a nightstand and some pillows for "The Spare Room" in Everett. Then I did some hunting for pieces of furniture and had some great finds! I then covered my bar stools and gave my living room a little "pick me up". If you're ever in Everett or Marysville WA., and like vintage or antique items, I hope you stop by and see these stores!

New Things...

Thank you to Dawn who ventured to a couple of stores that I have my stuff in to help me rearrange things. She's got quite the eye. We put together a little "pink section" in the booth for all those little princesses and the ladies that love pink. I have added some little calligraphy frameables that were fun to put together.

Other than that I've recently been going to hot yoga....oh my goodness.....I hate it and I love it. A great thing to do to wind down for the evening....

Taproot Theatre....Charly's Aunt....Fabulous!

Started Friday evening out by joining with my friend from Boeing, Laura to go see "Charly's Aunt"....wow....so clever, perfectly executed and well directed. Talented and quick paced actors. Fabulous!!!! Way to go, Karen Lund!!!! www.taproottheatre.org. A Seattle must see!

But prior to this we went to "Gorditos"...a healthy Mexican Restaurant just across the street. I had the vegetable taco which was wonderful and only 4.10 and very satisfying!!!!

All in all a fun night.....looking for my next adventure....but in the meantime, back to work and stuff around the house this weekend!

Monday Reflections....

I am thinking that today is yeah, a bit rainy....but I am so thankful for what I have....where I live. The gulf coast continues to be on my heart to pray for as we watch the images on TV of birds stuck in the mire and the devastation to the folks that make their living there.

Regardless of where you stand politically, they need our prayers...our government needs our prayers and even BP needs our prayers.

June 6th Weekend Highlights!

Had such a fun weekend! Left later than we wanted to for our Neah Bay Girls Day Outing, but it turned out way better than expected! Left on the Edmonds Ferry and then went directly to Fort Gamble. We met some charming people at The Tea Room at Port Gamble. The owners invited Annette and I into the room even though it had been closed. She had some company and we all got talking and laughed and laughed. We ended up really enjoying the owner and her best friend very much. Thanks Janice and Marilee!

Then into Port Townsend to a little dump for the short evening before we started our hiking/site seeing journey to Neah Bay. Annette, I am so glad for this suggestion. We left in the am for a trip down to Neah Bay...took the walk down to the most northern part of Washington. It's a 1.5 walk...all downhill to the point, all uphill back. Beautiful looking right out to Tatoosh Island and the Cape Flattery Lighthouse. After the walk we went to Cresent Lake and Hurricane Ridge. We saw tons of dear and a Mongoose bird.

Nothing like the outdoors to inspire creativity!