Practice makes...well not perfect but better

I've been playing with my camera...and PhotoShop. Here are the results.

BEFORE


AFTER


BEFORE


AFTER

Sooo...I got a new camera...and I'm a beginner so don't judge!

I'm clearly not a professional...and I don't have Photoshop...but today has been filled with trying out my new camera! YAY!

My husband bought this camera for me for my birthday! He's the best!

Lot's of learning to do!

Oh...PS...these are our dogs and the flowers are on a bush in our back yard.

The After Pictures--Better Late than Never

Some of you may remember this post and this post.

Well here's a glimpse of what we've done with the place since then!

PS. I know my house isn't spotless (especially the kitchen...don't judge!)

Even a working woman could make this!

I'm pretty sure I'm now addicted to Mod Podge...not huffing Mod Podge, but creating with it that is.

Enjoy the pictures!

AMAZING Apron Giveaway!

You'll be sad you missed it if you don't enter!

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Budget Smudget?

I created a budget. That's right...I did.

I am trying to tackle one of my New Year's resolutions.

Here's the news: I'm keeping this one, but it may take me more than a year.

Why? Well, a budget takes some tweaking, some pruning, some self-control.

I created a rough budget yesterday for the month of February. Jereld looked at it and, right off the bat, mentioned that I may have budgeted WAY TOO much for gas and WAY TOO little for food/groceries. I think he's right, but only the month of February will tell.

In the meantime, I will be attempting to lose weight (I have gained weight since getting married) and my work pants are quite snug. I didn't make a resolution to lose weight, but buying new work clothes doesn't fit into my new budget, and, frankly, staying at this weight does not "fit" (pun intended) my idea of being in shape.

So toast some diet sparkling apple cider...the free kind that is...to losing weight and saving money! WOO HOO!

As Promised...(AKA Red Green Project)

My Ikea dresser was...lacking to say the least. I really think I've improved upon the design :)! Ikea executives should be calling any minute asking me to join their ranks.





I see really cute crafts on other people's blogs all the time...and I think, "Wow! I wish I had that kind of talent and time and motivation!"

Well ladies and gents, this is all you're gonna get from me until I'm not working anymore.

If you would like directions for this project, let me know. It was fairly simple and my husband even joined in to help when he heard the sound that duct tape makes as your pulling it off the roll!

PS. We have decided it's Red Green style. Not familiar???? See video below. I think you'll enjoy.