A Little This & That....

My love for antiques runs deep.
I am truely addicted as the hubs says.
Not a week goes by where...
I'm not on the hunt for something old.



To bring life back to a treasure...
See it glow once again!!!
{These thoughts embrace me}



Let artwork speak to you:
Making you smile...wonder...
Imagine...Or capture a moment in time.

P.S. Don't forget about my giveaway!!!

"Remember that the most valuable
antiques are dear old friends."
- H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Wear It...

Fashion to me is accessorizing!!!

Finding the PERFECT shoes to wear...

THE bag to tie it all together...

Little or a lot of jewelry...etc.

* Pearls

* Michele Deco Diamond Watch

* Nine West heels

* VS Tube Top for skirt

* Nordi's Trouve sweater

* Marc by Marc Jacobs bag

Now that you see me dressed...

This girls got to get to work.

"Rejecting things because they

are old-fashioned would rule

out the sun and the moon--

and a mothers love."

- Anon

Happy Wife = Happy Life

I can't say enough...give enough credit...

To "Kelly Ann Studios"

She is the biggest sweet♥

And her talents...well...

Just browse her website to see.

Lucky for us admirers...

She also has a blog :)

Here she posts her newest pics...

Announces website sales...

And...HURRY...HURRY...

A new giveaway starts today!!!

We all know this verse...

At least i do :)

In my household it rings true.

" A room hung with pictures

is a room hung with thoughts."

- Joshua Reynolds

Monday Musings....

A mother...wife...daughter...sister...friend.
These are things i am.
A model i wish i were!!!
Here i can be...for you...for all who wants to see.

Hence the idea came to me:
"Monday Musings"
This will be the day...
One day a week you'll see me...
Made up to look like one.
My muses as we call them.
{Their photos i will recreate}

Laughter i hope to bring :)
{As i was in this picture}
This is my hair not beautified.
~Yes it's naturally curly~


(Erin Wasson via Google)

Miss Wasson i give you props...
For wearing such a tank.
As i could not...
For the fact i'm bigger than you.
{Hence why i cropped the pic}
Tattoos however...we share a common interest.
.....As i have 5!!!.....

P.S. Don't forget about my giveaway.

"A picture of many colors proclaims
images of many thoughts."
- Donna A. Favors

It Started With Bread....

To feed the ducks...
Make a sandwich...
Toast...etc.
The many ways to use bread.

To create a ball...
Crumble...play with...etc.
These are NOT the ways!!!
{My son thought it was}

(via Google)

The joys of children :)
Endless entertainment.
I could have got mad...
As it was done in the car.
Can you picture the mess?
However...I laughed it off.

Endless times I'd done just so...
Back when I was a caterpillar.
As a butterfly I've grown :)
Now it's up to us to teach...
Shape...mold our young ones.
May they grow to strong butterflies.
-With the wisdom we teach..
-Pass on the lessons learned...
-Show & give much respect...
-Confidence is KEY...etc.
All this flashed before me...
On such a simple car ride!!!


P.S. Don't forget about my giveaway.

"I embrace emerging experience.
I participate in discovery.
I am a butterfly. I am not a
butterfly collector. I want the
experience of the butterfly."
- William Stafford

Cork It....

The materials we use are endless.

From burlap...linen...leather...

To my newest fav CORK!!!

While accessorizing the office...

I stumbled across "Eyelet"

{Loving ♥ ALL their items}

So lets get to decorating shall we.

From pencil holders...bookmarks...

Pouches...and mouse pads.

~These will get noticed~

One lucky reader will win:

A metallic cork mousepad!!!

{I'm sooo jealous}

Rules are as follows...

- Follow my blog

{I ♥ meeting new blogees}

- Leave a comment on this post

- Snap your fingers :)

{lol...just for fun of course}

"Love. What is love? No word

can define it, it's something so

great, only God could design it.

Yes, love is beyond, what man

can define, for love is immortal,

and God's gift is divine."

- Anon

You're All Winners....

To put your thoughts to paper...

For all to see and judge i do.

My thoughts are pure...TRUE...

Exactly what i feel at that moment.

Some random...maybe direct...

But they get the point across.

I want to thank everyone!!!

To those who read daily...often...

Maybe you just found my blog...

Those who remain silent but there...

Everyone everywhere THANK YOU :)

(via Kelly Ann)

I enjoy getting to know you...

Your comments make me smile.

Who am i to be so lucky?

Whether you're drawn to my title...

My daily post...the flashy page...

The weekly giveaways...etc.

Whatever it may be: I'm one lucky gal.

I'm sure you all get excited when...

- You see you have a new reader

- You get a comment that day

- Your profile views go up

- You get an award

{The list of happiness goes on & on}

Whatever it may be...

This blog world is amazing!!!

~I couldn't ask for better readers~

Lets start the weekend off right shall we.

This weeks giveaway was AMAZING!!!

It drew in a record breaking 70 entries.

{You gals love ♥ pillows as much as me}

And the winner of 3...yes THREE cases is:

Lucky #58: "A Sparkle & A Smile"

{Always chosen by Random.org}

Congrats girlie!!!

Please send me your shipping info:

made_youblush@yahoo.com

Everyone is a winner in my eyes.

Monday begins a new giveaway!!!

~Enjoy your weekend~

"Wisdom is the winner over good luck."

- Juvenal quote

I've Been Called Worse....

To be called such a name:
"VAIN"...which many will deny.
I however will gladly accept!!!



A current reader...
Who responded as anonymous...
Well...let me tell you you're not.
I do know who you are!!!
Left a comment calling me such.
{Just yesterday on top of it ALL}

As a woman...a mother of two...
I do my best to feel & look pretty.
Not for others to judge...for myself.

Beauty is only skin deep...
I work just as much on the inside.
I know who i am and what i live for.
No one can judge me but God himself.

So if you want to call me "vain"...
Then go right ahead...I'll accept it :)
Singing "You're so vain"...
Til my hearts content!!!
{I love that Carly Simon song}

"The praise that comes from love
does not make us vain, but
more humble."
- James Matthew Barrie

Do You Feel It....

Inspiration surrounds you...
Everywhere in everything!!!

Whether it be your friends:

Having such poise & confidence...

With personalities to draw you in.

An object:

With style & grace...

To be transformed into another.

Or even a child:

So innocent & pure...

Creating laughter for all.

Whatever it may be...

Create...become...DO!!!

P.S. Don't forget about my giveaway.

...It ends TOMORROW...

"The power of imagination

makes us infinite."

- John Muir

Write On It....

Chalkboards are an obsession:



Remembering your school days...
The smell of chalk...writing...etc.



"Shabby Chic Cottage"...
Has a way to bring this memory back.
She's giving a chalkboard away!!!

"Teachers can change lives with just
the right mix of chalk and challenges."
- Joyce A. Myers

Just The Two Of Us....

The date is set...outfit purchased...
Shoes undecided...babysitter notified...
Now i sit & wait for Friday.

Many ideas on what to wear...
When i popped into a vintage store.
Low & behold on the very 1st rack...
"Diane Von Furstenberg"
{One of my favorite designers}
I grabbed it up soooo quick!!!


(My hair of course will be curled)

Now onto the dressing room-
Where i dread having to change...
And get dressed all over again :(
When lookie here...fits like a glove.
And the best part yet...Ready?
I paid only $15.

P.S. Don't forget about my giveaway!!!


(via Sa-Sea Boutique)

"I admit it's tempting to wish for
the perfect boss...the perfect parent...
or the perfect outfit. But maybe the
best any of us can do is not quit.
Play the hand we've been dealt, and
accessorize what we've got."
- Carrie {Sex & The City}

I Feel Sorry For You....

Dear Anonymous:
You posted a comment to me...
Which was harsh & uncalled for.
{You know who you are}
I have to say you made me giggle :)
Girls like you i've dealt with before.
If you're trying to cut me down...
YOU LOSE!!!
I am a strong...confident woman...
Secure in who i am & what i look like.
I feel sorry for you i truely do.
The fact that you:
* Had to hide your identity
* Couldn't think of anything nice to say
* Put others down to uplift yourself
This is the sole reason why...
I have to approve ALL comments.
{These bloggers like yourself}
It's okay because in the end...
Karma is a BITCH!!!

"The person who is basically evil
by nature will always be averse to
virtuous deeds. He is always engaged
in bad karma."
- Sam Veda

Enter To Win....

In search of giveaways?

Look no further...
As i have scowered many blogs.
I want to bring some to you :)

* Kelly Ann Studios presents:
A 5x7 "heart pages" print.



* Around The Way Girl:
A Bourjois Pretty In Paris kit




* Iva Messy:
Q&A for prizes tba :)

* Savvy Mode:
White & Grey pearl necklace

* Houzz.com:
White Flower Farmhouse stool



* Underfunded Heiress:
VS white swimsuit coverup

P.S. Don't forget about my giveaway!!!


(via Sa-Sea Boutique)

"Remember, always give your best.
Never get discouraged. Never be
petty. Always remember, others
may hate you. But those who hate
you don't win unless you hate them.
And then you destroy yourself."
- Richard M. Nixon

The Skinny On It....

Your questions get answered:

"How do you stay so skinny?"

{As someone recently asked}

Dumbells...crunches...uhhh!!!

~Workouts are terror~

This is how i feel about the gym.

I truely believe in honesty...

And i'm NOT going to blow smoke.

{You'll get the truth here}

This is a list of what i eat:

French fries...pizza...chicken...

CUPCAKES...soda...donuts...

Bagels...brownies...fruit...etc.

And a list of those i DO NOT:

Vegetables...water...milk.

{I have BAD eating habits i'll admit}

Having inherited my dads metabolism-

I can eat anything i want!!!

~Even after having two kids~

Not having to work out is nice i'll admit...

But i sure could use some toning behind :)

{Don't worry...no pics to be shown}

I wish i could say i work for my body...

Like so many others i see strutting their stuff.

They have something to be proud of...

Something they personally achieved.

Mine is basically down to genetics!!!

P.S. Don't forget about my giveaway.

"Childhood is that wonderful time when

all you need to do to lose weight is

take a bath."

- Richard Zera

Enjoy The Moments...

Our family pics have arrived :)
Not one to hold back...
I'll share a few i loved ♥



The day was warm and sunny...

We stumbled upon an old trailer...



Lexi saw something in the distance...

Cole sees it too...



At last we have a moment together!!!

P.S. Don't forget about my giveaway...

" Other things may change us, but we
start and end with the family."
- Anthony Brandt

Rest Your Head On This....

Monday blues no more :)
Got the case...shake them off.
Cloudy skies turn bright...
As here you'll find giveaways!!!

I want to introduce you all to:
"Sa-Sea Boutique"
This is a charming etsy shop...
Filled with many lovely pillows.
{Please go browse her store}


(via Sa-Sea Boutique)

She has graciously offered the winner-
Their choice of 3...yes THREE cases :)
~I am loving every single one~


(via Sa-Sea Boutique)

From her new tea stained cases to:
Bumblebees...crowns...Paris...etc.
{Such a vintage/cottage feel}

I know you want to win these...
So lets get down to the rules:
- Follow my blog
{Such pretty faces you have}
- Leave a comment on THIS post
- Smile...come on be happy :)
{Last one is just for fun of course}

"Fear can keep us up all night long,
but faith makes one fine pillow."
- Anon

It's Who You Are....

Dear hubs-

You are my one and only...
Having stolen my heart ♥
From the first day we met...
I knew you'd be a good father.




Eight years & two kids later...
We are stronger than ever.
Our bond as parents runs deep.
And as a father you're amazing!!!
- Involved with the kids education
- Affectionate
- Play as a BIG kid yourself
- You guide our kids to do what's right
- Teach them to ride their bikes
- Challenge them in new/exciting ways
{This list could go on FOREVER}




Today is your day...
Dedicated solely to you.
..."HAPPY FATHERS DAY" ...




Before i forget...
The winner of the flower giveaway is:
#15..."Brown Girl Blogs"
If you haven't visited her blog...
You definately should!!!
She's gorgeous & has the CUTEST dogs.
Congrats...Please send me your address:
made_youblush@yahoo.com

If you're still reading this post...
Yeah and a HUGE hug to you :)
I want to share a story today...
Instead of a poem.
It's one i found to be hillarious :)
{Letters between son & dad}

Dear Dad,
$chool i$ really great. I am making
lot$ of friend$ and $tudying very

hard. With all my $tuff, i $imply
can't think of anything i need, $o
if you would like, you can ju$t
$end me a card, a$ i would love to
hear from you.
Love,
Your $on
*********************
Dear Son,
I kNOw that astroNOmy, ecoNOmics,
and oceaNOgraphy are eNOugh to
keep even an hoNOr student busy.
Do NOt forget that the pursuit of
kNOwledge is a NOble task, and you
can never study eNOugh.
Dad