Family Portrait

I just had to share. These pics were sent to me last night and I got such a good laugh from them. I love how they all matched their clothes! My mother, stepdad, and "sister" Raven.   

Finally!

365-215 (Christmas tree bokeh), originally uploaded by knittinging.

Finally finished with all my orders except for a few for local stores. Tom and I STARTED our shopping last night and I'm hoping to get up to Ikea in Cincy today. 

Monday I hope to have a little CRAFT party with Rachel's friends. We'll see. 

The house is a wreck, I think I can get it clean with a couple hours commitment every morning.

Old toys must go to make room for new ones. Lots of needy people around here to give the slightly used items to. We're definitely cutting back this year. There simply isn't room in this house for anymore BIG stuff! We're still praying for our dream home, it's still on the market! 

If I happen to not make it back to the blog before Christmas, I'm wishing everyone has a safe and HAPPY Holiday!

Working hard!

I've really had my nose buried in work, lots of deadlines to meet this past couple of weeks. Thought I'd share with you some Etsy purchases I made yesterday. The print is from Emily at The Black Apple and the stars are from The Starcraft. Check them out for unique and affordable gifts. I really will be posting ornaments in my shop soon... have patience!

Obama!

Dreams really do come true and I am giddy with happiness!
I can see and feel a much needed change... coming.
I feel a unity and pride of country like I have not felt before. It's time to unite and make our country all it can be.  What a historical day. God bless America! 

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Still Kicking

Yes, I'm still here. I am in full production mode, trying to get thru this week (this is my weekly motto until December 24th). I always think it will get better if I can just push through til Monday. Then each Monday comes and I'm back "in the weeds".
I did manage a miracle yesterday. I took a bath, went to the bank  and grocery, took my little one to the park, cooked a real dinner, washed dishes AND cleaned the toilet. This in addition to painting, painting, painting. The next time this all gets done on the same day it will be Christmas Eve. Really. Not a joke.
I will be posting ornaments this week. The above photo is a sketch of some of the designs. They are so cute when finished with ribbon and I really LOVE them. I hope you do too.
Today I HAVE to: VOTE, paint, pack items to ship Wednesday, call shops, order more supplies.... the list goes on and on and on.
I did celebrate my 12th wedding anniversary this weekend, Tom's gift to me... a nap! He is truly THE BEST!       

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yes we can!

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The Giveaway TODAY

Head on over to THE GIVEAWAY for 2 chances to win a keyfob from me. Today only~Good Luck!

I want that house.... Sale!

Please do me this favor... Tell all your friends about this sale, momma really wants this house .

All (kids too) key fobs are discounted! ONLY until Monday! Order for your teachers, moms, grandmothers, sorority sisters etc. Oh and say a little prayer that IF it's GOD's will (not mine) this house thing will work out. Also, If you'd like a home here in Lexington, I've got one I'd love to sell! 

Key Fob Giveaway!

Hop on over before October 9th for a chance to win this keyfob! 

Living Room

There are 6 fireplaces in this house. I would decorate like this
or this....

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Breakfast Nook

This is a little sunken area in the kitchen.
I love black and white! I would have to have it somewhere...

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Upstairs Master?

This could be the Master Bedroom

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Room off Entry

All the flooring is different in this house. Wood/Vinyl/Ceramic
There is a STUDIO off this room, I think a playroom for this area would be nice.

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Latest Obsession

Along with trying to build up my stock of key fobs and custom orders AND painting Christmas ornaments (I promise to post pics soon), I am obsessed with this house. Tom and I have lost out on the only 2 homes we both loved in the last 3 years. I have looked online and been thru dozens in the past 3 years. Tom wants a LARGE LOT and a mancave. I want more square footage, a concealed studio and something with character. This home has it all... and more. I am trying not to get excited about it with our history of losing to other bidders AND with this credit crunch. But I am already decorating and remodeling some of the rooms. Did I mention how SPECIAL the person that buys this home must be? It sits 40 feet from RR tracks, there is a family? graveyard on the property, it is on a country road 20 miles from a grocery store, the rooms are all interlocked...no hallways. It is a quirky house. Did I mention how SPECIAL I am? I see so much potential in this house. I will not be able to rush into this house purchase. I'm going to be patient and wait to see if it is MEANT to be. BUT hey, I can go ahead an start looking at fabric...right?

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A Blog of Goodies: TOP PICK for Her (No. 1): Names & Faces Key Fob

A Blog of Goodies: TOP PICK for Her (No. 1): Names & Faces Key Fob

Nie Nie Doll Auction

Bid on this LOVELY creation here!

More!

Key fob Designs

Here are a few keyfob pics for you to enjoy. Remember... I customize EVERYTHING!

FORTY ONE?!?!?!

"borrowed" the pic above from the best party planner/artist, A Fanciful Twist  

Did I really turn 41 yesterday? According to my mother I did. She calls me every year on this momentous occasion and promptly starts singing "Happy Birthday" when I answer the phone. (imagine Marilyn Monroe but with a child like tone) It's not a birthday with out her doing this and I actually love that I'm 41 and my mommy calls me to sing to me.

It seems everyone in blogland knew it was my day. Martha's show was all about blogging, beautiful PAPER dresses were posted for Project Blogway, I discovered Design This Design That online magazine, love it! Anyone having extra cash sitting around (HA!) can take a look at my favorite things and send them my way, LOL!

What you can really do is support these 2 moms. $5.00 or more really adds up if a lot of people contribute. 

Well I better get back to work and get started on my next 40 years?! Hugs and prayers for everyone! 

P.S. If you have a birthday coming up... I can have my mom call you, just send me your number!

Crazy about this!

I have really flipped over this chandelier! I am a lighting fanatic.
I'm thinking of making some lights with this concept, just for me.
I'll let you know how it goes!

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Never give a 10 year old this unless....

Never give a 10 year old this unless:
You want 12 calls from the backyard, bedroom ,bathroom...
You want her Aunt to be texted  at 1:53 AM
And 2:15AM
And 6:15 AM
You want pictures of her sleeping with it
You like candid photos of you looking horrid
You only want to communicate via the phone
You want her to give ALL our neighbors the number
You like hearing 10,000 times "Thank You Mommy, I love it!"

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I should beg forgiveness!

Lovely sweet and creative Tracey has given me my first AWARD!!! She gave it to little ole me a while back but I've been wrapped up in Nie Nie (among other things) that I am just now posting it. Shame. Shame. Shame. Tracey, I really beg your forgiveness! Tracey makes the most adorable cakes if you didn't already know! Thank you Tracey!

The Arte y pico award is for Creative people (moi?) and I am so honored to receive this honor!

"You like me...you really like me!"

This award recognizes a blog’s creativity and overall contribution to the blogger community. According to the originator of the award, the words "Arte y pico" will never find its counterpart in English, but if it HAD to, it would be something like, "Wow. The Best Art. Over the top."

Once you’ve been selected, please follow these guidelines and pay it forward:

1) Choose 5 blogs that you consider deserving of this award based on creativity, design, interesting material, and overall contribution to the blogger community, regardless of the language.

2) Post the name of the author and a link to his or her blog so everyone can view it.

3) Each award-winner has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award.

4) The award-winner and the presenter should post the link of the “Arte y pico“blog , so everyone will know the origin of this award.

5) Please post these rules.

Okie Dokie! Here are the people I'm passing it to (in no particular order)!
1. Melissa @ Fischtales
2. Patricia @ PVE Design
3. Catherine @ Red Shoes
4. Kelly Rightsell
5. Jenny @ Doodle Design

Auction for Nie Nie Winner!

Item #2 Extraordinary Housewife for $5.00!!!! Congrats and I'll be contacting you for your info. The other 3 will remain open for a while longer. Bid!

Auction for Nie Nie

I've joined in the auction for Nie Nie. If you don't know about this mother and father please read more here. I would hope that you would help this young woman and her family at a very difficult and painful time in their lives. Along with your bid say a prayer or lots of them.
Now about the auction. There are 4 items up for bid. Each has it's own post below. These plates are around 9" wide and hand painted of course. Just leave your bid in the comments section for the one you are bidding on. Winner is the highest bid for each plate. When auction closes on Friday, payment must be made to the paypal account button on my sidebar to the right. I will then need your receipt numbers and items will ship on Monday. IF bidding is enthusiastic I will send extra gifts with your item. So bid generously!

Item #2

This Auction is closed

Item #1

item #3

item #4

Another happy customer!

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Just shipped

Just a few key fobs that shipped yesterday. Do you see yours?

This was last Sunday at Tom's dad's house. A spur of the moment family reunion. Tom's uncle was in town from Germany. No I did not dance! I filmed the dance. Hope you enjoy these GREAT women (and man) and kids and their dance moves!

Mom Dot Rocks! and Giveaway!

I must have daydreamed all day, I just checked a few of my favorite blogs and sites. I am featured over at the most fantastic NEW mom site...Mom Dot! Really run over and join NOW! These women welcomed me like family and had my head spinning with all their excitement over my products. Really genuine REAL women! There's a lot of giveaways there too, not JUST MINE but lots of great items. See my giveaway and join the Mom Dot Forums.... love them!
http://www.momdot.com/?p=755

just listed!

Just listed on Etsy at wholesale prices!