HI-HO-HI-HO OFF TO THE BEACH WE GO!! {IN A FEW DAYS}

I am SO ready to go! Can't you tell!!!! A get away has been on my brain for weeks!!

My friend sent me this this morning....

SO READY, in fact, the only thing that I have to say in this post is simply this...

I.

AM.

GOING.

TO.

THE.

BEACH!

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!

I MADE SOMETHING {FINALLY}:MONOGRAMMED SCRAP FENCING

CAN YOU BELEIVE IT?!!? I FINALLY MADE SOMETHING!

I WAS (and still am) needing some DIY therapy!!

I had a dose or two this weekend!  Look what I made!

I am so pumped...I really love it!

It's made from old fencing that we didnt need anymore...remember this post?

I had some left over paint so this was 100% FREE! My hubs likes that kinda crafting!

I even got creative with my paint stirrers...

my version of a "Paint Stick"!

Teehee!

1-Started out with using leftover blue paint to create a wide strip on top and bottom.

2-Then used yellow spray paint and just sprayed a line without taping.  I wanted a worn look so it was a perfect excuse not to tape ( I dislike taping...ALOT)!

3-Then I painted my "G" and when it was all dry, I sanded it until I got just enough "chippiness".

4-Next, I mixed gray paint with white paint and water and used a cloth to wash it on for an airy coastal driftwood look.

And that's all folks!

My patio is still a LOOOONG way off but this is it in progress.

I am TOTALLY into the whole "Painted Wood with Words or Letters" trend!

Are you!?!?

LITTLE INSPIRATION
POLLY WANT A CRAFTER

{INSTAGRAM} PHOTO-A-DAY:JUNE[WEEK 3]

...annnnd week 3 has come to a close...
If you haven't heard {which I HIGHLY doubt that you haven't} tons of peeps are participating in Instagram photo-a-day!! 

It is really kinda fun! You just add the photo of the day to Instagram and tag #photoadayjune!
Here is my week 3 photos!

Ain't that the truth!!

"Mom...can I have it PUHLEEZE!!"---ME: "UMMMM. no!"

Not one but two of those babys! Heck Yeah!

Proud!

My 6 year old's artwork...so memorable! (Secret: I actually kinda like it!!)

I made the bathing suits a loooong time ago...and I can't ever stop staring at this picture of my son....oh, those eyeslashes steal my heart everytime!

Wishing to be there NOW!

I would love to follow you on Instagram....You can find me here

See y'all soon...{Well...Sorta}!

THERE IS SOMETHING ON THE WAY {I PROMISE}

I have been spending so much time looking at my clutter of a mess master closet, promising myself "Tomorrow...tomorrow is the day to gain control!"

Many tomorrows have come and gone!

*Tear*

I am determined, however, NOT to give up! Us southern girls are some fighters, y'all!

:()
And then...

....there is the patio!

It's been an ongoing project for 1---2---3 summers now?!...I did manage to redo a coffee table-Here!

 That baby was a hit with my readers and well, ME! I love it...but for the longest time, the re-do stopped there. One day, there's a lack of funds...the next time, it's lack of ability, then sometimes a lack of time and/or energy.  All in all, this past weekend, the poor patio did see some small improvement--Thanks to my brother-in-law!

It still needs to be "styled" but that's on the way soon!

I wasted a WHOLE gallon of paint on half that wall, like right up to the right of the window, because it is a very rough stucco and it STOLE my paint! THIEF!

So I traded services with the in-laws---looks like I'll be giving some decorative advise on their newly built home (coming soon) in exchange for a painted wall via PAINT SPRAYER!

Anyway, he sprayed the wall, and this old Pier One Hutch (Oh how I LOVE the pale robin's egg  blue color) that will act as a "divider" blocking the ugly window unit and punching bag...well at least until you walk a few steps out onto the porch and the ugly is revealed!

On another note..

CAN YOU GUESS WHAT THAT THING IS ON THE SHELF?

IT'S A TURTLE SHELL FOR MY SON..Can someone PAH-LEEZE tell me how to make THAT look decorative!?

ALSO...

I need advise...

Yes...

From YOU!...

What are some ways that I can use this Hutch for outdoors without actually putting a TV in it?

I've thought of shelves, etc...but I was hoping for something more...

IMAGINATIVE:)

IDEAS ANYONE??????

I will post an after when its actually all put together! I am praying that a nice little beach getaway will recharge my home renovation battery so that things can start getting accomplished!!!!!

I HEART YOU,

 



{INSTAGRAM} PHOTO-A-DAY:JUNE[WEEK 2]

Here's the second week! If you wanna participate and you haven't started--it's ok--I played catch up too!

Just add them on instagram and tag #photoadayjune! I would love if you wanted to follow along...

LET'S DO IT!

I AM HAVING PROBLEMS "PINNING": HELP PLEASE!

Is anyone else having problems pinning from their blog posts? I am able to "pin" but the picture doesn't show up?
Input from anyone?
I am HTML/Blog illiterate at times!
:(
Thanks!!


 

RECIPE:TURKEY {MINI} MEATLOAF AND AVOCADO

I am checking in on this hot, humid summery night down south! I hope and pray that everyone is enjoying their summer.

BOY...it's flipping hot over here...and it's ONLY JUNE! Yikes!

OH SWEET, BELOVED BEACH...how I long to see you!?!

Do you know what I am saying?!?

Speaking of the beach, the downside of actually GOING TO the beach is the whole bathing suit thing.

Ugh!

Yes, I said it! BATHING SUIT!

It's like I just said the "F" word or something, huh?

Well, in view of preparing for the dreadful bathing suit, I have been visiting the scale lately and these visits have been a total nightmare...so these visits lead to an altered grocery list and menu...which leads to this post! Time to put away the Oreos (Double-Stuff, of course) and embrace some lean eating!

This recipe is one of those "Did I just make that" moments! I loved the outcome! I really like ground turkey, but not usually in a meatloaf...but this really is awesome and only 200 calories per serving!

I hope you try it!!

2.5 lbs ground turkey

1 onion (minced fine)

1 cup bread crumbs (I actually used one whole wheat English muffin ground in food processor)

2 eggs

Seasonings: garlic powder,salt, red pepper, cracked black pepper, Cajun Power Garlic Sauce, Italian seasonings-(season to taste---I like spice!!)

I can tomato soup separated:

-1/4 can(mixed in meat mixture)

-1 tsp on top of each loaf

-The remainder to be put on top of loaves halfway through cooking

Sliced avocado

1.

Mix everything together (except Italian seasonings and the portioned tomato soup) and form 10 mini meat loaves (I like the mini meatloaves because they cook faster)

2.

On top of each loaf, put a tsp of tomato soup and sprinkle Italian seasonings on top.

3.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes

4.

Add the remainder of the tomato soup on top of each loaf. This really keeps it moist and flavorful. Bake another 20-25 minutes. ...Check out all the yummy juices! No oils were used at all!

5.

Pair with avocado slices on the side if you like...and I LIKE!!

And...it's DONE! Took about an hour from start to finish.

So YUMMY! And low cal!!

Let me know how YOU like it!!!

Talk to you soon!

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