tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38489089788861392362024-03-18T14:57:26.734-05:00SkyBluPink CreationsSkyBluPink Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02198093331531116357noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848908978886139236.post-42284833110613308132013-09-23T21:06:00.000-05:002013-09-24T08:00:15.636-05:00Reclaiming my life....<div style="text-align: justify;">
If anyone has been paying attention it has been approximately one year since my last blog post. It doesn't seem that long ago, but it was. There is one simple reason why. Fatigue. </div>
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I am not talking about the, 'I didn't get enough sleep, so I need a nap, fatigue' or the 'I spent way to much time at spin class, so now I am exhausted, fatigue'. No. This is a completely different animal. I am talking about the kind that envelopes your life like a shadow and keeps you in the dark with no light on the horizon, fatigue. The kind where lifting your arms just to wash your hair seems like a monumental task. Walking up the stairs, thru quicksand, on all fours, kinda' fatigue. It has come and gone for the past 7 years and fortunately my good 'spells' were much longer than the bad. Until this past year. </div>
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Some of my friends today are more than a little surprised when I tell them I used to be an athlete. Most Athletic my senior year in HS. Made the State & National soccer teams and even played Softball at Ohio State. I had, as one reporter said in an article..'blinding speed'. Now, on most days I can't open a bottle of water or wear my shoes because of the swelling. I can't play with my kids in the backyard or teach them how to kick a soccer ball.<br />
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I am not the person I want to be.<br />
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The mom I thought I would be.</div>
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Some may know I suffer from an autoimmune disorder called psoriatic arthritis. Simply put, my immune system is overactive. My body thinks my joints and ligaments are 'foreign' objects so it attacks these areas causing inflammation, stiffness and pain. Lots of pain. Unfortunately this horrid disease is treated with horrid medications. I have to take something to lower the effectiveness of my immune system called a biologic. My drug of choice these days is Enbrel. One shot, weekly, along with another binding drug called Arava and all should be right in my rheumatic world.<br />
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The pain persists and the fatigue from chronic inflammation continues to be debilitating. It is my norm to go to bed around 7:00 most nights. Sleep through the night and feel completely exhausted in the morning. Sure there are some good days, but when they do occur I tend to go over board leaving me completely useless for the next couple of days. You never know when a flare is going to hit and you never know just how long it will last. </div>
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In addition to PsA. Thanks to being born with scoliosis, I am also recuperating from my second reconstructive spinal surgery. Muscle relaxers and vicodin are the norm these days. My back is progressing nicely but needs some major strengthening.<br />
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My friend 'fatigue' has other plans.</div>
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Being fatigued even when you have the ability to lay in bed and rest is hard. Being fatigued when trying to raise two little boys is extremely difficult. Being fatigued and raising two little boys, one who has special needs is completely overwhelming. How do you meet the needs of a child who is relying on you in every aspect of his life when you can't even load the dishwasher? </div>
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I am going to talk about my kids and their health issues in my next post. This post is just to remind me where I was, with my health, when I started this journey. To remind me how right now at 8:30 pm, I can barely type or keep my eyes open. This blog will hold me accountable and hopefully chronicle my road to relief. </div>
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Today I made a change. I am reclaiming my health and the health of my family. Just a peek of how I hope to do just that.<br />
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<br />SkyBluPink Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02198093331531116357noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848908978886139236.post-50124895288534182862012-11-28T10:43:00.001-06:002012-11-28T10:43:53.671-06:00Just a few quick pics...<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hi All! Been MIA for awhile but still have been busy at work. Here are a few recent projects I have finished. I know they all tend to look the same after awhile. But hey, build it and they will come, is my motto...okay, in this case paint it! These combo's sell so well so I stick with what works. Excited for another big Canton shopping trip tomorrow. Will post any exciting finds. I do have amazing news that I hope to be sharing after the first of the year. I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving and will have just as wonderful Christmas. Alway remember the 'Reason for the Season'!! </div>
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<br />SkyBluPink Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02198093331531116357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848908978886139236.post-75025317919213807192012-09-24T18:45:00.001-05:002012-09-24T19:07:00.007-05:00My Cameo Silhouette Projects...so far.<div style="text-align: justify;">
I recently purchased a Silhouette Cameo and was so intimidated by it that I didn't even open the box for 2 months! I don't even know half of the stuff it is able to do but have been having so much fun playing with it. I have learned a few cool things though, like how to make unique tags and stickers (that match my business cards) for my shop, how to make cute little pill boxes, (that I handed out at the Haven Conference with chocolate in them) and how to make really cool vinyl lettering for signs. I love the look of old windows so I have created several 'window signs' to sell in my booths. </div>
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I have a whole pintrest page dedicated to all the projects I want to do including super cute Christmas tags, vintage recipe cards and gift card boxes. Here are a few pics of my recent creations.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A phrase coined by Sara, at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetMagnoliasFarm?utm_source=convo&utm_medium=trans_email&utm_campaign=convo_html">Sweet Magnolias Farm</a> is one of my favorites! I am in LOVE with her etsy shop and carry a lot of her items in my booths.</span></td></tr>
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I am contemplating opening an etsy shop within the next year but not sure I will have the time or energy to do that AND both of my booths...(a possible third in the works too..shhhh). I am not sure these would ship very well either. I am now working on a "..it is Well...with my Soul" window and a vintage one for the laundry room. </div>
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I am having SO much fun with my new Cameo....are you inspired to get one??<br />
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<br />SkyBluPink Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02198093331531116357noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848908978886139236.post-31008298720692494202012-09-10T16:49:00.011-05:002012-09-12T13:11:34.156-05:00End of Summer thoughts and another Annie Sloan Coco transformation...<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Now that summer is over I am so excited to get back to work! I have so many posts to catch up on I don't even know where to start. It is almost impossible for me to put a coherent thought together in the summer that I don't even try. I just consume a ridiculous amount of white chocolate ice storms from Nordstrom's Cafe, take the kids to the bookstore, avoid a bathing suit at all cost and think of EVERY excuse NOT to play Candyland 'Just one more time!".</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">ahhhhh Fall is almost here...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I have finally organized and edited all my pics so they all ready to go. I went to an amazing Lavender Farm Festival in the Spring, Haven Conference in June (yeah..still haven't done that post, leave me alone!) and opened a new booth at High Street Antiques. My baby started kindergarten, I post-poned my surgery, was going to sell both houses, now keeping both but moving back into the one in Frisco. Lost 10 lbs, gained 15 lbs, started planning our Disney trip and completely renovated the Frisco kitchen for $1200...wait until you see the drastic results! I will review the Rust-o-leum counter top transformation kit, tell you how to transform your wood cabinets without stripping or painting AND defend my decision to send my kiddo to a private school (fists up..;)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Whew..lot's to catch up on! Let's just start off easy with the ONLY furniture transformation of the summer. It is the first piece I put in the new shop and it sold in 2 days. I have a feeling the Plano mall is gonna' love them some Annie Sloan Chalk Paint!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The lovely before pic...dirty and messy!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lot's of potential for sure</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">It was missing 2 of the pulls so I had to scramble</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Isn't she purdy??</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Love how the pumpkins brought out the Old White detail</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">details, details, details</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I loved these pulls sooooo much that I really tried to find the originals...no such luck!</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I still have almost a can of Coco left so don't be surprised if my next 3 pieces are the same color! I know boring.....but beautiful!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Again...So glad to be back in the swing of things! I hope you stop back soon and follow along with my ever so late updates on all my crazy doings!</span><br />
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text-decoration: none;">Savvy Southern Style</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"> ,</span><a href="http://www.diybydesign.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">DIY by Design</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"> , </span><a href="http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2012/03/show-me-what-ya-got-66.html" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Not Just a Housewife</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;"> , </span><a href="http://www.restoreinteriors.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; 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This summer has been ca-RA-zee! I can't seem to get my act together no matter how hard I try. I haven't even had a chance to do a Haven recap, write about having to reschedule my surgery or how we are about to sell our two houses. The kiddos are running me in circles and I am in a constant state of....'what the, what the..???!'.....like I said ca-RA-zee!!!</div>
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I have been able to do a tiny bit of painting. The back holds up for short spurts and I try and take advantage of those times as much as possible. I was in desperate need of something to put my tv on in my office/craft room. It needed to have a bunch of storage and HAD to be paris grey. Not to long ago I found a great, ugly, 70's dresser with a bunch of swirls on the front. I painted that one graphite with old white detail and it sold in a day. While combing craigslist I was excited to see a similar piece listed. Unfortunately my before picture was pre-mac and pre-hard drive failure so I don't have photographic evidence of it's ugliness but I am sure you can imagine it in all its orange wood glory....(sorry, for the pics..see disclaimer.)</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pardon the shadow....I took a great photography class at Haven and adjusted my camera to Lord knows what settings!! I am probably the only person EVER that takes worse pictures after sitting through a photography session given by some seriously skilled photographers...</span></td></tr>
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I love meeting new people. I especially love meeting new people who love meeting new people. Although I am extremely excited to go to my first Blog/DIY conference I wish I knew a few things about my virtual friends. I would love to be able to turn on my computer after I meet them and put some facts with the friend. Nothing too personal, mind you..(unless you are REALLY into sharing:) but something that goes a little deeper than a business card and a smile. So here I figured I would make a list of 25 things that may (or may not) be interesting about me. I hope I can find 25, but I guess I will give it a shot!</div>
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1) I am a Believer<br />
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2) I come from a large family, 4 sisters, 3 brothers.<br />
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3) I am originally from New Jersey but have lived in Texas since 1993<br />
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4) I want to eventually move to Colorado<br />
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5) I am 100% Irish, red hair/freckles and all<br />
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6) I am terrified of Spiders (no roommate pranks Brandi!)<br />
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7) My favorite movies are The Notebook (so predictable) and The Shawshank Redemption<br />
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8) I have an amazing husband who I have been told looks like Donny Osmond<br />
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9) I secretly love John Denver (but my fav music is classic rock)<br />
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10) I have 2 amazing sons..Ryan (7), Sean (5)<br />
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11) We found out Ryan had Down Syndrome when I was 12 weeks pregnant.<br />
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12) I believe in miracles....see #11<br />
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13) I was voted Most Athletic my senior year in High School<br />
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14) The name of my business is inspired from my Grams. We loved to go to flea markets and garage sales and when we would be driving there early in the morning the texas sky was a beautiful landscape of colors. "Look, Franny...SkyBluPink"...she would always say.<br />
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15) I hate hot weather..yes, does make #3 a tad confusing!<br />
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16) I never painted a piece of furniture until I read MMS post about ASCP. Addicted!<br />
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17) My starbucks order is Grande Nonfat Green Tea Latte<br />
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19) I love coffee ice cream, coffee fraps & the smell of coffee...but hate actual coffee.<br />
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20) I still watch Friends all the time<br />
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21) I am terrible at math<br />
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22) I hate 80's music (except classic rock)<br />
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23) I have super, super curly hair that I straighten<br />
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24) I am a french fry snob<br />
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I thought it was going to be hard but I guess I know more about myself than I thought;). <br />
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<br />SkyBluPink Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02198093331531116357noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848908978886139236.post-75281655334995111652012-06-04T04:40:00.001-05:002012-06-28T19:16:38.525-05:00Teacher's Appreciation Gift {Mason Jar Vase}<div style="text-align: justify;">
It is 3:45 in the am and I am wide awake..yay. Since my surgeon has changed my pain medication my sleep schedule is completely out of whack. The new meds are making me soooooo sleepy and I struggle to stay awake during the day...which in turn makes me awake some during the night. Ugghh. I am trying to do some projects here and there but man I am like a walking zombie! Countdown to surgery is 6 weeks! Extremely anxious to get off all these meds and see what the real me feels like! </div>
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Schools out and now a whole new level of intensity ramps up on the home front. Ryan is, to say the least, energetic and since Sean has turned 5 he is right there with him. For someone who has a tough time staying awake during the day this should be interesting:) Routine and repition is extremely important for Ryan and it will be a challenge to, even remotely, keep up with what his amazing teachers have been doing the whole year. He loves school so much and Ms. Duncan, Ms. Cotton and Ms. Moore are the reasons why! I was trying to think of something super cute to give them for Teacher's Appreciation Week when my friend, Melissa, asked me if she could buy a large mason jar soap dispenser from me. She was going to do a 'spa in a jar' theme that she saw on pinterest. I really liked the jar idea but decided to go in a little bit of a different direction. I sell tons of mason jars in my booth at Frisco Mercantile and also have the flower frog lids that are great when looking for a unique vase. So I decided to fill up the jar with just a bunch of little stuff that I thought they would love...just happens that it was stuff I love too...go figure! </div>
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SkyBluPink Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02198093331531116357noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848908978886139236.post-82030273772723759542012-05-07T10:35:00.000-05:002012-05-07T10:36:51.050-05:00It's been awhile...<div style="text-align: justify;">
It seems like I haven't posted in forever. The last month has been full of quite the distractions..good and bad. First the bad, while sanding the edges of a table I hurt my back. Well I shouldn't say I 'hurt' more like irritated a back that has put me through the ringer most of my life. Most don't know of my back struggles and I won't bore you with the details. Generally, I was born with scoliosis, had reconstructive spinal surgery in 2003, pain got worse, found out in 2010 that it never fused. This latest incident has forced me to have the revision surgery and has limited any extensive furniture projects until the fall. My doc has started me on a nerve pain med and a muscle relaxer that seems to get me through the day without wanting to cry. I have been able to paint some but in short spurts and luckily have friends that are willing to step in and help out some. The surgery is scheduled for July 5th. Can't wait to get it over with and on with life..hopefully with a lot less pain!</div>
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The Good. Had an amazing time in Austin with a bunch of friends. We went for a 3 day weekend to the Country Living Fair and had an absolute blast. Please don't ask for pictures since I had just downloaded them onto my computer the night before the crash. I had sooooo many blog posts planned (misty eyes).</div>
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The Good. The meds the docs have me on will allow me to still attend the Haven Conference in June. I am so excited! I can't wait to meet all of my blog friends and find out how to step up this blog of mine. Since I will be laid out most of the summer I think it will be the perfect time to concentrate on the writing aspect of it. Can't wait to share the party with you!</div>
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<br />SkyBluPink Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02198093331531116357noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848908978886139236.post-33185976446303156872012-04-24T16:50:00.000-05:002012-05-07T10:37:04.122-05:00My discouraging day in court...<div style="text-align: justify;">
I don't normally cry. So pissed they made me do it today. I know they think it was about the stupid $140 I was forced to pay. Please. Nothing could be further from the truth. I am still in tears as I write this. Why can't we just get to the point where educated adults can decide this is right and that is wrong? What happened to common sense and decency? It certainly was nowhere to be found in The Colony Courtroom today. Being a a parent and advocate for a special needs child is one of the hardest jobs there is. I try to never stress over the stares, questions, idiocy and ignorance of people. But today was about my little boy and how he needed me to be his mom.</div>
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Prosecutor Chase Griffith, could anyone be more smug, heartless and condescending? The second I sat down he wanted to show how 'smart' he was. Guessing my 'crime' like it was some kind of game show. Yes, he has seen this same citation walk through the doors many, many times. I knew from the second I met him he was a class A jerk. Yes, I made an illegal right turn into the driveway, but do you even care why? You did it, period, end of story, who cares if your kid has a medical emergency while the driveway is blocked, who cares if you can't get to him if he needs you. You make that turn you are getting a ticket.</div>
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Ryan had been riding the bus since Kindergaten but recently he was having some anxiety/behavioral issues that caused me to start driving him. Life is not easy for this little guy so if I can reduce some of his stress, than of course, I am going to do it. Now let me see if I can explain the craziness that is Morningside's parking lot. During afternoon pick-up the car pool line starts backing up pretty early. Sometimes as early as 2:15 the cars are already forming for a 2:50 dismissal. When the line starts forming there are about 8 cars that are physically in the parking lot then the rest start forming a line down the drive and onto the street. The entrance to the driveway has two lanes, an entrance and and exit. Since the bell doesn't ring until 2:50 no cars are ever exiting between 2:15 and 2:50..you can't move until you get your kid, right? </div>
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When I told Ryan's teachers he was going to stop riding the bus they said 'okay, our kiddos get let out around back at 2:30'. Now the special-ed driveway is not accessible from the street. You have to drive into the main parking lot to get to it. So therefore, in order to pick him up at 2:30, I, along with all the other special-ed parents, sometimes have to make a right hand turn into the parking lot by-passing all the cars in the carpool lane. This is just the lay of the land at this school. I have seen it be done a MILLION times since he started there. There is only one way in and one way out so when the only way in is blocked by cars we have no other option but to go around them. I honestly thought it was understood that this is how it was done. Evidently not. Since this incident I was informed we can pick our kiddos up after the bell. But that doesn't solve the access to my son issue.</div>
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One afternoon as I was making my 'illegal' turn to go pick up Ryan. Officer Simmons of The Colony PD followed me behind the building to where the Special Ed kids are let out. He pulled up behind me and waited while I struggled for 10 minutes to get Ryan in the car. It was his usual yelling and dropping to the ground routine that we often go through when getting him to do something he may not want to. He literally stood there and watched me have a anxiety attack over my childs behavior. I didn't know he was waiting on me so I asked him..'Are you needing me?" He said 'Yes, but I will wait until your done." Seriously?? So I pulled up and he proceeded to tell me he was giving me a citation for making an illegal turn into the school. I was speechless. I thought that was how we were suppose to get to our kids! I asked him how I was suppose to pick my son up. His response."I don't know, you should ask the principal". And my favorite..."We are really cracking down on this so I am not going to give you a warning.". Thanks, buddy, like I don't have enough stress in my life right now. Of course they are cracking down so much that I haven't seen one cop pull over another car since that day. And believe me everyone is still doing it. </div>
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I, of course, decided to fight this ticket. Why is it okay to block the only entrance to a school? What if my son's colon prolapsed and I had to go to him immediately? What about the American with Disabilities Act that says all public buildings must have an accessible entrance/exit? Fast forward to today and my meeting with Prosecutor Griffith. Who had an answer for everything but said nothing. "Yes, if a lady is having a baby and her husband is speeding to the hospital they can get a ticket"... zero common sense left in this world. How can it be that the only way I can get to my son is to break the law? I asked several legitimate questions that he of course did not have the answers too..."Why is it okay for all of the cars in the carpool lane to block the only entrance?", "What about the ADA act and my son's right to have access in and out of the parking lot?", "What if there is a medical emergency and I had to get to him?". Mrs. Forman this is a traffic court I don't have the answer to those questions. Of course not, it is real easy to do your job when you don't have to think very much. "I only have to prove you made a right turn, doesn't matter why you did it.". </div>
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<br />SkyBluPink Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02198093331531116357noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848908978886139236.post-5757113773822783572012-04-12T16:59:00.001-05:002012-09-24T18:56:53.595-05:00Annie Sloan Chalk Paint {Burlap Hutch-Old White}<div style="text-align: justify;">
I am so glad I love what I do. Although sometimes it is quite exhausting trying to keep up with things, I wouldn't change it for the world. I could never imagine going back into the corporate world and being a 9-5'er. I am so grateful that my husband has been able to provide for our family, allowing me to stay home with our crazy kiddos. I have to remember every now and then to show him some gratitude and to thank him for allowing me to do pretty much whatever I want with my time. So, this weekend his brother is in town and they are going to celebrate his 40th birthday. My hubby is somewhat of a beer snob. He loves all aspects of it..how it is made, what to eat with it, what glass to use and where it is comes from. This Friday we are getting together with a bunch of friends and having a beer tasting. Well the guys will be tasting and the girls will be yapping. Then on Saturday he and his brother will be heading to an all day beer festival here in Dallas. Good luck going to a beer festival the night after a beer tasting. We will see if those 40 years have caught up with him yet! I think I will just sit back and watch the show. Drink up Honey, you deserve it!</div>
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Well we all have our obsessions and my latest one, for sure, is old white & burlap hutches. I love making them, I love how the burlap adds texture and rusticness to what would otherwise seem like a simple hutch. This one is quite the biggin'! It is really a 9 drawer dresser with a random hutch added to the top. Once again, I wish I was in my 'forever' house. I really love this piece and will be quite sad when it sells. My hubby always laughs at me when I pout, just a little, after something sells but this one may bring the all out tears. I know, I know kinda' ridiculous to have a business selling furniture then being upset when you do. I never said I made much sense. I, again, being the terrible and impatient blogger that I am forgot to take before pics. Again 70's , blah, orange, blah, scratched up, blah, blah, blah...</div>
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I had this idea to do burlap hutches for quite some time. I did get some inspiration from some crazy talented bloggers that I follow. Unfortuantely it was pre-Pinterest for me and I can only find one. Kathie at a <a href="http://afewgoodpieces.blogspot.com/2011/08/hutch-burlap.html">A Few Good Pieces</a> did an AH-mazing job on this one!<br />
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Yes, I did it again. Another piece in coco and old white. Things have been a bit crazy around here so I haven't had a chance to get as many posts done as I would like. I finally got my new silhouette cameo and have been spending any free time trying to figure out how the heck it works. Just a tad intimidated. I think the best thing to do is to just jump right in and learn on the fly. I scored some free pallets this past weekend and I am so excited to see if I can make some signs out of them. I will post my inspirations sometimes this week. There are so many crazy talented gals out there and I have been reading a ton of tutorials and how to's that hopefully, I can pull something off that is good enough to sell in my booth. We shall see...</div>
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This desk is your run of the mill, beaten down, good bones, great hardware piece. Again another craiglist steal. I forgot to take pics of the inside of the drawers but I lined them with some super sweet floral patterned paper that matches the coco and old white perfectly. </div>
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Just added to my booth at Frisco Mercantile!</div>
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<br /></div>SkyBluPink Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02198093331531116357noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848908978886139236.post-56078766520498501642012-03-26T11:17:00.000-05:002012-06-28T19:18:01.694-05:00Annie Sloan Chalk Paint {Vintage Chest-Coco}<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am always on the look out for anything with amazing detail. I can't wait to get a brush to it and add the perfection that is Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. When I saw this little beauty on craigslist I about killed myself getting to the phone! My hubby thought something was wrong, I guess I shouldn't knock over one of the kids next time..;)(jk). Well as luck would have it I was the first one to respond!! Seemed like I always hear "You are next on the list' or "I will call you if they don't show up". (btw..they never call). But this time it was mine and I couldn't get hubby in the car fast enough to go get it. It really is an amazing piece. A true antique. Heavy as all get-out..(where did that saying even come from??). The drawers needed some repairing but nothing my MacGyver of a father in law couldn't tackle. I decided on my new favorite <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">color</span> combo. Coco and Old White.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">One of my challenges was trying to find matching eustacheons (my big new fancy word that I learned this past week;). MacGyver found the one that goes to the middle, upper drawer that needs the key to open, but I failed miserably when looking for ones for the other two. I could have ordered some online but I decided it kinda' gave it more of an antique feel without them so I just left it. If it doesn't sell I may add something, we'll see. I again really contemplated keeping this one for myself because it would be the perfect first piece for my front room makeover. I really do love it and still may do just that. I</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> have to start on my house sooner or later..wanting to live in your booth can't be healthy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> I know some people are just yelling at their computers right now.."How could she paint this gorgeous piece!!!" So sorry, but I just love to paint & believe it or not it really needed it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I love doing little table & chair sets. For the most part they are really easy and fast. They are in high demand in my booth and don't stick around for very long. I am quite boring with my style though. I tend to do the same thing over and over. Old white, walnut stain & burlap.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> I do have to admit I kinda' have a love/hate relationship with the whole thing though! I LOVE doing the tables, and absolutely HATE doing chairs!! Painting every nook, spindle and leg really numbs my brain (and hands) that I usually don't even do them. I usually stick the table in my booth and let the buyer fend for themselves when it comes to chairs. Sorry, just hate them that much. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> I decided this weekend that I am going to change my 'attitude' and find a way to make friends with the whole chair make-over thingy. I went to home depot and spent $89.00 on a Graco Hand Sprayer..yes, I finally did it. So much for my vintagy, hand painted finish. Maybe I could just spray the first coat and then use the brush on the second/third?? Am I a cop-out? I feel like one. I haven't given it a go as of yet but I have about 6 gorgeous cane back chairs just waiting for me to give them the once over with my new toy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> I will have to let you know how it works with Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint. I sure don't want to waste any precious paint but I feel like what I can make up in precious time will be well worth it!! I guess I forgot to take a before pic of the table but I am sure you can imagine the same orangy wood we all know and love.</span></div>
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Cute vintage scale and rusty can...love using old vessels as vases.</div>
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It is going to be an amazing week here in North Texas and I am hoping to hit Canton (1st Monday Trade Days) on Thursday. Since I haven't been in a few months I have a pretty long list of 'stuff' that I need. Hopefully I can drag somebody with me, not as much fun junkin' by yourself! </div>
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Again, I came across the ugliest 1970's television console/cabinet on craigslist. I can't help it I am love with ugly. I busted out the favorite paris grey and old white combo again. I have to get my 'fix' at least once a week! This piece sold pretty quick. I think it turned out pretty cute. Perfect for a little girls tv or a girly girls office</div>
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Like I said..UGLY...</div>
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This past week has been exhausting! Unfortunately potty training has been a complete bust. Oh well, if at first you don't succeed....yeah, yeah I know! Still stinks though. Things started looking up toward the end of the week where I met the gracious and uber talented Annie Sloan! I was so impressed with everything about her. Her genuineness, talent, relatability, humor and love of her work. It was a great day and I met some great new friends. Can't wait to see some of them at Haven!</div>
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Saturday brought another kind of fun. My friend Angie and I threw a shower for her sister Katie. She is about to have her third son and is now officially a 'Boy Mom'! Katie has done some sewing projects to sell in my booth and has quite the creative side herself. I am so excited for her and her family and pray this little man blesses them in so many ways. She is decorating the nursery in a train theme so of course we followed suit when decorating for the shower. We had so much fun doing it and I think it turned out so dang cute too! I want to thank Alicia at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetBeeDesignShoppe?utm_source=transaction&utm_medium=trans_email&utm_campaign=purchase_buyer">SweetBeeDesignShoppe</a> for creating the most adorable party accessories for us. I ordered everything at the last minute..of course...and she was amazing with all of my last minute neurosis. Check out her shop for the cutest party theme ideas. So here is how everything turned out. We had a blast!</div>
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Table and hutch display, love the vintage train and suitcase</div>
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(courtesy of sister Angie & cousin Lauren)</div>
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Closer shot of hutch, wooden train whistle and adorable.."I think I Can Book" were added to the mason jar display. The red train gift boxes courtesy of Katie's cousin Bekah were so precious!!</div>
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Love, Love, Love Mason Jars so I had to incorporate them anyway I could. Nothing more vintagy then mason jars with jute twine</div>
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Super cute vase with color coordinated candy and vintage train pieces</div>
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Another shot of the hutch</div>
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I think I can, I think I can, I think I can....</div>
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Long time family friend, Lauren, made the most delicious chocolate dipped oreos...mmm. Those little red boxes were filled to the rim with these goodies.</div>
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Another mason jar! This time with a flower frog lid. White daisy were the perfect pick for a little boys shin-ding! The mason jar was a vintage blue dug fresh out of a country farm.</div>
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Bekah also put her creative skills to work with these adorable cupcake holders. Man that Silhouette Cameo is AMAZING. So getting one of those, like yesterday!!!</div>
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Aunt Lisa was so sweet to make the most adorable diaper train..the wheels had holders for 'first tooth' and 'first curl'..love the love in this family!!</div>
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Another shot of the table..pre-feast!</div>
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I love anything galvenized and vintage 'like' crafts are perfect for parties. We used pint sized mason jars for drinking glasses. </div>
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Can't forget the water labels...</div>
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Again, Ms. Bekah with her mad cameo skills. This is going to look PERFECT in the nursery!</div>
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Angie really out did herself with the food but the big hit was the yogurt bar.</div>
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You can really see the love between these two sisters. </div>
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It was in every detail of this amazing party!! </div>
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Little Liam is so blessed to have such a wonderful family.</div>
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Hope you enjoyed the party as much as we did!!</div>
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Congratulations Josh, Katie, Caleb & Reagen!!<br />
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<br /></div>SkyBluPink Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02198093331531116357noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848908978886139236.post-70614898615592813442012-03-12T06:04:00.000-05:002012-06-28T19:22:00.108-05:00Annie Sloan Chalk Paint {Tall Boy Dresser-Coco}<div style="text-align: justify;">
This is going to be a good week. This is going to be a good week. This is going to be a good week. Okay...the power of mental persuasion is going to be my saving grace this week. As all of my other friends look forward to the lax schedules that Spring Break brings I will be setting my kitchen timer to go off every 30 minutes. As I read all of their facebook posts journaling their families much thought out vacations, I will be, hopefully, secretly, celebrating the not so small achievements of my 7 year old. Yes, the week is finally here, I know you can just hear the unsurmounted joy in my voice, Potty Training Week! Of course I have been through this before, my 5 year old was the little overachiever. less than 3 days and he was a master. Things will be a little different this time. Things will be a little more, shall we say, interesting. As some of you know our older son, Ryan, has Down Syndrome, OCD, hyperactivity with impulsivity and was also born with a rare GI disorder that has kept us from potty training him until recently. I am not quite sure how all of this is going to play out. Do I have a game plan you ask? What self-respecting mother of a special needs child doesn't ALWAYS have a game plan?? Juice boxes, movies, lexapro and prayers. All stocked on the first 3, if you 'd like to throw a few of the latter my way it would be much appreciated;)</div>
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Okay, Coco. When first painting this piece (the brother of the meth lab desk) I was more than a little concerned after the first coat. It looked a lot like split pea soup and I was very skeptical that it wasn't going to turn out how I envisioned. Why, oh Why, did I ever doubt you Annie? I love it. I used old white as the accent color and then added clear and dark wax. Not too much dark, just enough to add some dimension and age. Sorry, I am not sure where my before pics are..I swear I took them..didn't I? Oh well, who can remember anything these days. Anyway here are some shots of the piece in my booth at Frisco Mercantile. </div>
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As mentally draining as I think this week is going to be for me I am so stoked for it to be here. (do people still say stoked?). I will be rewarded dearly for my motherly duties this week (no pun intended:). I am getting to meet Annie Sloan on Friday...whoop! I know, I am such a middle aged groupie but who cares. How lucky am I that she will be making a stop in Dallas and will be having the workshop just about 20 minutes from my house. Can't wait to get my paint on with Annie!!</div>
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<br />SkyBluPink Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02198093331531116357noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848908978886139236.post-12165934407054247812012-03-05T09:08:00.000-06:002012-06-28T19:21:22.107-05:00Annie Sloan Chalk Paint {Swirly Dresser-Graphite & Old White}<div style="text-align: center;">
Wow, this one took some help from the troops! I actually had my sister and one of my besties to help with the details on these drawers. It was a little intimidating at first but when I saw it coming together I was really excited to see the final product. Another venture out into the country (free of meth labs this time;) led me to this not so pretty orangy 70's dresser. Super nice family had been using it to store 'stuff' in it and I was really pumped to get it home and start the tedious task of working on those frenchy swirls. Is there anything more dramatic than graphite and old white together..I think NOT! Took it up to my booth on Saturday and it was gone on Sunday. It is going in to a little girls French themed bedroom. Love it when a piece I spend so much time on goes to the PERFECT home!</div>
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Believe it or not I found her brother on Craigslist! A 6 drawer tall boy. I tried to get it but someone beat me too it. Just as well, I have a ton of projects going on right now and don't know if I have the patience for this much detail work. Plus my back is just now recovering! I am quite sure I will be having nightmares...errr...dreams about these drawers for a long time!</div>
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I trekked out into a very scary neighborhood to get this desk. Shhh don't tell my hubby. I am usually overly cautious when heading out on my craigslist adventures. The owner was a super nice lady that I talked to on the phone for quite a few days before we made arrangements for me to come by. I was low on good furniture and really wanted this desk and a vintage dresser she had listed. Who cares that it was over an hour away. </div>
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They were in the process of moving because the house next door was a meth house.</div>
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She didn't want her kids around that 'stuff'. At least she is being a good mom? Her pregnant daughters boyfriend helped us load it up. What a big and strong 15 year old. </div>
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early 1930's....at least that is what she told me.</div>
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This piece is really in amazing condition considering how old it is. I loved the old rustiness of the handles so decided to just leave them as is. I imagine it in a study with hardwood floors and lots and lots of old books. These pictures really don't do it justice, I need to take some better ones with my brand new camera!! </div>
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Thanks for visiting!</div>SkyBluPink Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02198093331531116357noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848908978886139236.post-15058132619776034882012-02-09T21:05:00.000-06:002012-06-28T19:23:05.996-05:00Annie Sloan Chalk Paint {Burlap Hutch-Old White}<div style="text-align: center;">
I have been so excited to start this hutch. I promised myself I would keep it for myself and although I don't have room for it in my current house I am taking it to the next best place, my booth! I will be able to visit it whenever I want and when we get our 'forever' house it will be brought home to live with us. Sometimes I feel like I want to move into my booth anyway. It is decorated just how I want, immaculately clean, no dirty dishes and so, so peaceful. For now it will be used as a display for all of my mason soap dispenser that I sell. My husband doesn't understand how I can be attached to a piece of furniture. He thinks I should sell everything that I do, I have a tough time selling any of it. <br />
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I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White, lightly distressed and then some clear wax. The burlap was super easy to put on. I took the back of the hutch off..and when I say "I", I mean my hubby:) I then measured the burlap, ironed and then used my glue gun to attach it. From there all I had to do was get some small carpentar nails and hammer it back on. Easy Breezy!</div>
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Linking up to some parties, which ones you ask? New to this so I have to go find some:). Oh wait, of course MMS!</div>
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I can't help myself. I always say I am 'not' going to do it this time. Not go down that road again. Take the one less traveled. But here I am again and you know what, I am not going to apologize. I love my one track creative brain. I love the sweetness and feminity of the pieces I finish. In a house full of all boys can you blame me for wanting something girly?? My love affair continues....<em><strong>another</strong></em> paris grey transformation. I couldn't find my before picture...if I do I will add it later. It was somewhat of an orangey, scratchy mess..you know the type.</div>
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After the day I have had I was so excited to go visit a piece I finished about a month ago. I always do my restorations in my garage in full view of the world..and neighbors to see. While finishing up a great armoire I found on craigslist my neighbor stopped by and wanted to see what I was up to. Since I have been needing a desperate makeover in my office/craft room I actually had planned on keeping this girlie for myself. But of course I didn't say that. She decided on the spot that she wanted it. Love that she loved it. It didn't even make it to the booth. I went to visit it today to snap some photos and it is even better than I remember. Sigh. It looks great in her living room. Okay, the next one I am DEFINATELY keeping for myself;)</div>
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<a href="http://www.homesavvyatoz.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">Home Savvy A to Z</span></a> , <a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">Making the World Cuter</span></a> , <a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">Debbie Doo's</span></a> , <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">The DIY Showoff</span></a> , <a href="http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">The DIY Home Sweet Home</span></a> , <a href="http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">Lines Across My Face</span></a>, <a href="http://www.craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/">Motivate me Monday @ Keeping it Simple</a> , <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/">Skip to my Lou</a></div>
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Deep breath. As most of you know I have a gorgeous son, Ryan, who was born with Down Syndrome. He has since developed an array of behavioral disorders such as Sensory Processing Disorder, OCD and ADHD with impulsivity. We took a trek to his pediatrician this morning for his annual check up. Much to my disappointment our well sought after pediatrician seems to have zero tolerance for a child with Ryan's..let's say 'energy'. Bright and early at 8:00 I am standing in the hallway between the bathroom (where my 5 yr old decides it is the perfect time & place to go 'poopie") and the exam room where Ryan is strapped into his stroller awaiting the doctor to come in. Now Ryan doesn't just sit anywhere. He is in there moaning, yelling, banging, pushing his stroller back against the table..you name it. Well as I am awaiting Sean to finish up. The doc looks at me and says..'Can you please corral your children...I need to get started.". Now needless to say I was speechless..and being a girl from Jersey that is saying a lot!! When I finally gathered my thoughts enough to respond I was furious. I said..'Coral my Children??" Which one? The one strapped in the stroller or the one going to the bathroom?? She then proceeded to walk into the exam room and sit down. Ryan was still going a mile a minute with his yelling, moaning,and repetitive "momma, momma. momma, momma'. At this point she put her hands on her head and said "I can't stand it", "How do you handle this?" She said, "I have 15 minutes for this appointment and with all of this going on I can't even think". DID SHE REALLY JUST SAY THAT?????? I said, "What would you like me to do? You are not being understanding of my situation AT ALL!!". I was so close to crying, screaming, beating her..you name it. I just sat there while she did her exam. She wants to put him on Abilify for his behavior issues. Okay, sounds great to me. He has been like this for over 3 years and she finally is giving us something. I guess him pushing us to the edge every day wasn't enough for her, looks like he had to give <em>her</em> a little shove. She did apologize, kinda'. "Give me a hug..you poor thing...I don't know how you do it". Well take a look at this face. That's how I do it.</div>
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We have been with her for over 5 years. Do I want to start at the beginning with a new doc or just chalk this appt up to God allowing it to happen so she would actually know what we go through everyday?!? Of course, there is no excuse for her behavior but she is the last thing I need to be worrying about right now. I may ask to switch to her partner, he seems so nice. I need nice right about now. After the appointment I dropped the kids off at school, got a pedicure and then went home and ate two bowls of cereal...frosted mini-wheats. There is nothing that a great bowl of cereal can't fix...(that addiction for another post:)</div>
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I may add a burlap "SPRING" banner across the top, haven't decided yet. But for now I am happy that I finally got around to learning. I think I am going to do a small one next, put darker burlap flowers on it and center it in the middle of a white frame. Love anything burlap and white!</div>SkyBluPink Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02198093331531116357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848908978886139236.post-29949326559358656692012-01-23T10:11:00.000-06:002012-06-28T19:29:42.828-05:00Annie Sloan Chalk Paint [Plank Farmhouse Table-Old White}Well it has been a crazy, crazy two weeks in the Forman household. We had to take Ryan to Seattle to see a specialist at the University of Washington (for another post). A stomach virus took us out one by one and then Sean had to be admitted to the hospital for acute bronchitis. I just finished up a marathon shopping weekend at the Dallas Market Center and have a list a mile long of projects that need to get started/finished. This mom is exhausted! But excited to get going again.<br />
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I was able to finish up a plank table makeover that I started before Christmas. As you might be able to tell from previous projects I am kinda' in love with the white/dark contrast on tables. I have been saying I am going to try something different but can't bring myself to do it when in the painting mode. I love this table and reeeaaaalllllyyy wish we had the space for it in our house. It was kind of a challenge to work on because the top had some serious issues. I had to recreate some knots and make them look as though they were 'suppose' to be there. Hope you likey!<br />
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</div>SkyBluPink Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02198093331531116357noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3848908978886139236.post-16787935802077847862012-01-12T21:07:00.000-06:002012-06-28T19:39:02.294-05:00Pink Suitcase Table {American Girl Chest}I have seen so many tables made out of some really cool things lately and I decided to jump on that creative train. I saw this pink chest and instantly thought it would look amazing as a table. So easy and super fun to do! Now I am obsessed with mentally turning everything into a table. I think I will be doing a bunch of these this year!<br />
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