First craft post

I can't wait to use this blog to share the things I love to make. I am starting off with this succulent door basket. I found the basket at a flea market for $1.25 and added the succulents, I wanted to make sure some of them could creep out the front and sides. I also added the rustic birdhouse and burlap flowers to dress it up. Hope you like it!

31 Party

We had a great time at the Thirty-One Party I had Wednesday night at my house.  Luckily Allison was there to take some great pics for my new blog.  I had about 8 friends come over, which was the perfect amount to feel like I could spend time catching up with everyone.  It was fun to see everyone's different tastes and preferences come out.  Decisions, Decisions...

Friday Fatigue

Here I am writing a post when I am suppose to be at the Y taking a class.  My counterparts that I mentioned in the last post, who keep me accountable, both had to cancel.  I had full intention of continuing with the journey until I looked in the mirror and saw how bloated my stomach is.  It's that time of the month and it looks like a swallowed a watermelon...so not only am I tired, bloated, and in pain; I''m not sure what would come out of me when I was made to contort my body into certain positions.  Then I thought, well you are up, throw in a pilates DVD or take the dog for a walk; not happening.  I do have a report for work to write,  I need to pack for the weekend (we are going to see family in western New York).  I need to do laundry and pick up my house...but alas...I will likely remain in blog world doing my best to find a more acceptable option.  Here's to procrastination......

Work Out Wednesday

For the last month I have been attending 5:30 am classes at the YMCA two days a week.  On Wednesdays I take Dynamic Interval Training, otherwise known as hell :) I go with my friends Angie and Jacqueline who pick me up and keep me accountable.  It is a really hard workout and I will be so happy when I can do all of the exercises correctly and as quickly as the instructor does.  Sometimes I get pretty down on myself about it but my husband always reminds me that...at least I'm there.  I do feel stronger and would like to start seeing changes in my body.  Angie and I try to walk/run at least two other days of the week.  Having a Thirty-One party tonight so I need to clean up and get ready. 

Day One

So here it goes, my first blogging experience. My friends Angie (Baseball and Ballet) and Allison (Lipgloss Lounge) have had blogs for a few years. I have to admit that I thought the idea was a bit ridiculous, especially on top of Facebook, email, etc. Over the last year or so I have been reading blogs and using them as a resource, especially for crafting and decorating ideas. I Love to create things that make my home beautiful and sometimes I make things to sell for my friend's craft sale. I often want to share my creations on other people's blogs and needed my own to do that. So here we go!!