Friday Favorites – random edition
March 27, 2009 Filed Under Chicky Loves
So much has gone on the last week or so that I haven’t had much chance to blog, read or peruse links, so here are a few of my recent favorites:
Making your own Tv Dinners – at FishMama
Ever wanted to know how to create a media kit for your site or business? The BAKERY shows you how over at Design Sponge
For all my Twilight-loving friends
The Best Bunny Slippers EVAH (review to come!)
Why not make your own Pillowcases??
I know Fat Tuesday has passed, but Bacon Cupcakes are a good (?) thing anytime
…and a recipe for a yummy corn chowder at The Sister’s Cafe
Do you have some favorite posts (even your own!) or links you want to share? Leave them in the comments!
Some More of my New Blissdom Friends
March 15, 2009 Filed Under Chick-ventures, Chicky Loves, Design Chicky
I met so many wonderful women at BlissDom that I couldn’t even begin to name them all – but I am going to share with you my lovely Next-Door Roomies:
First there is The Nester – she’s so popular now you have to capitalize her - THE NESTER. I worked with her a while back when I did some mommy cards for her, and she is just as nice and sweet (and funny) as she seems on her blog. I love looking at all her “mistreatments”, and I have taken a bit of what I have learned there and used it in my own home.
Melissa was a witness to my devastatingly embarassing dognapping/shoplifting incident, and don’t let her sugar-y sweet exterior fool you – this one is as devious as they come…NOT! Melissa is a genuinely funny and humble person – if her Inspired Room blog isn’t one of your daily reads, go fix that now…I’ll wait.
Emily is The Nester’s sister - her Chatting at the Sky has to be one of the prettiest blogs I have ever seen, and she takes GORGEOUS pictures. She also has the black cabinet kitchen of my dreams, and is BEYOND sweet.
Then there is Sandy – I don’t think I have ever met a more gracious, lovely, genuine, thoughtful lady in my life – she is the EPITOME of a lady. 4 Reluctant Entertainers is not only a beautiful blog, but I could spend hours in her archives and never get enough. She is an inspiring mother, wife, and friend.
I was so blessed to not only have 3 wonderful roommates at Blissdom, but 4 just-as-wonderful next (nest?) door roomies – I hope I get to see all of you next year!!
PS – one of my most recent clients was someone in the audience during my session, and I am just finishing up her blog – but here’s a sneak preview!!
Out with the old…
February 12, 2009 Filed Under Chicky Loves
Goodbye old friend – 3 years was a good run…
Hello Lovah….
(no, NOT Neil Cavuto)
Thanks Honey for a great Valentine’s Day Present – xoxo
Chicky Loves – the catch up edition
December 5, 2008 Filed Under Chicky Loves
Since I haven’t been around here too much, you may have wondered where I HAVE been. Then again, maybe not – lol. What I have been doing mostly is cleaning – yes, I am one of those weirdos that gets a full head of steam to clean in the fall and winter. Something about the cool air – such as it is, since it hasn’t gotten much below 75 for the last month. I have painted (2 rooms down, 4 to go, and yes, I STILL love the Butter Cookie paint by Behr), I have scrubbed, and I have baked. Put up my Christmas tree – restrung the lights – twice. Oh, and cooked and worked a bit.
So today I thought I would catch you up on what’s been up with me, and a few of my favorite things (great name for a song, huh??
- Who knew a little scrubby dish brush from Target’s $1 aisle would make me so sublimely happy? These came 2 to a pack, and wouldn’t you know, they don’t have them anymore. If I had known how valuable they’d become, I would have bought a lot more. There is a reservoir on top that you can put your favorite dish soap in, and it comes out a little spout underneath when you push a button on top. I keep one in the bathroom too to scrub out the sick in the mornings and all I have to do is rinse!
- I have been asked to speak at BlissDom ’09 – (faints)…I am thrilled to be speaking about blogging for beginners, and about using blogger as a platform. I can’t wait to meet all the fun girls of Blissfully Domestic in person, and most of all I can’t wait to FLY!!!! (yes, I AM that kind of dork) I would love to see YOU there, and if you live in the Nashville area, I apologize now for any ruckus I may cause in your fair city…Make sure you check out the line up of speakers – I can’t imagine a more talented group of women!
- I have another giveaway coming up next week, again from Lands End – and this time there will be 3 winners! Something to keep you nice and toasty…
- What kind of cookies are you making this year for Christmas? I have Chocolate Chip cookies, Snowballs, puppy chow, and almond roca bars on my list so far, but I am always looking for new recipes and fun ideas…
- One thing you might NOT know about me (well, a couple of you do) is that I am a TOTAL geek for all things Disney – especially Disneyland! Brian and I had passes for years before the dudes were born, and tonight I am lucky enough to attend an event at Disneyland for Mom Bloggers and their families, then we will be spending tomorrow at the park – SQUEEE!!! I have met up online with a few of the other moms invited, and we will be twittering and blogging all about it…
- I will soon be linking to my photography site/blog, which won’t mean too much to anyone who isn’t local, but I am willing to travel for sessions too! I will primarily be doing portrait sessions (babies, kids, families, high school seniors), but I plan to venture into weddings when I have a bit more experience.
Whew – that oughta do me for another couple of weeks, right?? (kidding!)
