I hate even mentioning my shortfalls. I know I have them.. but who wants to list them out? Well, this year I’m doing things differently. I want to improve, but I don’t want to set rules. So I’m identifying these parts of myself and becoming aware of the ways in which I can change them, if I so wish. And I’m no perfectionist. I don’t WANT to change everything, but I do really need to be aware. Awareness is good.
Along with everything awesome about me, there are a few quirky/unsavory/weird things as well. Things I can’t keep myself from, resist or things I never seem to be able to do.
It pains me so.. but here are some of my shortfalls:
- jalapeno cream cheese taquitos from 7-11
- slip-on Vans sneakers
- expecting too much of my friends and family
- clinging to past loves and feelings
- slow to forgive
- plan EVERYTHING (includes putting even the most miniscule task on my calendar)
- keeping even the smallest scraps of decorative paper
- compulsion to make instead of buy (good be seen as a good thing!)
- ginger ale and root beer
- greasy taco truck tacos
- nitpicking
There are many more shortfalls, believe me. But for the sake of my sanity, I’ll stop here. Next up on the docket? Things I’m GOOD at! Yay! I can’t wait for that one. It will be the bandage to my self-esteem that I’ll need after this post 
Categories: Personal
No holiday squeaks past me without a little crafty doo-dad being made to give away to someone special. I just can’t keep my hands off! I’ve found all kinds of heartsy-fartsy crafting inspiration on the web and in the blogs I read.
These adorable Kitschy Digitals designs are too cute! Wish I had an Instax Mini Camera. So sweet… so colorful. She notes good tips on embellishing your little Valentine’s as well!
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Categories: Crafts
Tagged: craft, paper craft, holiday, felt, sew, Valentine's Day
January 15, 2010 · 1 Comment
Puppy Clem
January marks the birthdays of both of our canine children, Clem and Iris. Felix Cumpleanos mi perros!
As of (approximately) the 6th of January, 2010, the love of our lives, Clem-dog, turned six years old! He has been the best thing that ever happened to us, besides each other, and we feel SOOO fortunate to be able to love on this cutey everyday.
Grown-Up Clem
Clem is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever/Husky mix. Brett got him from the Dallas SPCA and surprised me at work at the record store! We had only been dating about two months, but it was the best decision we ever made. He’s been a buddy dog, a best friend, a cuddly fluffy and a wonderful son.
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Categories: Personal
Tagged: clem, dog, Fey, Iris, pets, Puck
I’m pretty super in love with these Decor-a-Boards from Pop Ink via French Paper. They’re kitschy, rustic and vintage pop art at the same time. They’re $28 plus shipping and are made out of recycled wood scraps and unused lumber. I’m exercising every ounce of control at this very moment, and NOT buying one immediately. I’ll eventually cave.. but today.. Today I will be strong!
I especially love the Jesus, beaver, squirrel and horse ones!
Here’s just a bit of sunny 60s pop to pull you out of those winter doldrums… some of my favorite singers are in this Gigi project!
>>> Gigi – Strolling Past The Old Graveyard <<<
Categories: Home Decor & Design · Images & Graphics
Tagged: art, design, French Paper, graphics, kitsch, kitschy, Pop Ink, recycled, vintage
Switch Entry Caddy
What an ingenious little idea! I found this smart little number on Apartment Therapy, and if I wasn’t such a klutz about knocking things over (or had a measly few pieces of mail to look through) this would be a fab option for our household! It’s powder-coated aluminum, so I’m guessing it wouldn’t tear up easily. And installation is as easy as one-two-screw.
Our mail intake is a little too bulky for this slim and trim version. But perhaps the power shelf would be more useful? Aesthetically, not so pleasing but EVER so useful!
Categories: Blog Find
Tagged: Apartment Therapy, home decor, organization
1st bunting project
This holiday season I made the handmade pledge. And while I didn’t make EVERYTHING (except for gifts to the hubs!) I made a valiant effort. I made potholders, partridge ornaments, an apron, bunting and a felt eyeglasses case among other things.
potholder and ornament
I stuck my fingers repeatedly with an embroidery needle, tangled the bobbin thread on my machine about every other time I set to sewing, glued my fingers together accidentally…. suffice it to say I had many crafting injuries.
And my holiday crafting stressed me the heck out! I was freaking about if I was going to get everything done, if people were going to be let down that they didn’t get a fancy new-fangled mall gift etc. My neurosis know no bounds!
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Categories: Crafts · Home Decor & Design · Personal
Tagged: Christmas, craft, felt, gift, handmade, home decor, partidge ornament, potholder, sew
I always make New Year’s Resolutions, but to tell you the truth I don’t even remember what mine was last year. Goes to show you how much I resolved to meet my goal! I feel like this year has been a hard year for many reasons. We got married, got a puppy, moved and much MUCH more (I won’t bore you with all the details, but it’s a helluva lot). We’ve just been busy little bees this year and have had to take a step back and reevaluate some life decisions, feelings, approaches… pretty much everything. It’s been a year of change, to say the least.
So this year I’m taking a different stance on the whole New Year’s resolution tradition. I’ve found that in my flurry to be involved in a multitude of things and improve myself and my life position my life has lost a little of that “sumpin’ sumpin’” that I feel makes things exciting. I lose the big picture in the details… I stress over small things… I overload myself with tasks. I plan EVERYTHING. I haven’t been stepping out of the box and I surely haven’t been taking any chances. And I’m about to change all that…
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Categories: Personal
Tagged: 2010, new year, resolution
I was unsure how this Christmas would fare, it being just the hubby, dogs and I at home on glorious Christmas morning. In retrospect, I shouldn’t have thought twice about it. Brett, that ever-thoughtful husband of mine, did whatever he could to guarantee we would have a good Christmas together. Not only did he make me Ghirardelli hot cocoa with mini marshmallows, but he also got both dogs HUGE honkin’ Christmas bones AND……. (drumroll)….
my new machine!
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Categories: Crafts · Personal
Tagged: Brett, Christmas, holiday, home decor
December 23, 2009 · 1 Comment
Photo from Ideal Home, found on Design Sponge
Want want want. If my office had this monster on the wall, organization would be a cinch. Right? When we finally buy our own house, this is mos def going on our office wall.
Found via Design Sponge
Categories: Home Decor & Design
Tagged: design, Design Sponge, office, organization
Whew, was I blown away with Klaus Haapaniemi’s art when I first saw it on Loobylu’s blog. Finnish born but living in London, Klaus has done work for Marimekko, which I ADORE, and a jillion other awesome places! His work is fantastic. I’m in love. His work speaks for itself.
Categories: Home Decor & Design · Images & Graphics
Tagged: art, design, graphic, loobylu
