Now isn't this THE cutest candy for the 4th of July?!

My Deals this Week!

Just wanted to share some of my recent Goodwill and yard sale finds! I've always loved to shop, but I'm so into second hand bargains lately!

I found this plate at Goodwill. Won't it be even prettier with a cake on it?! :)

Thought I'd try some ribbon going through all the holes... I think it's cute!

I love serving dishes! White is probably my favorite with clear not far behind.

A couple vases...


I am planning on redoing my kitchen (walls and cabinets and countertops) in the next few weeks; these are some things I found that I plan to use in the "new" kitchen. I'm going with red, black, and white by the way.

Big plate from Goodwill... I looove this pattern!!


Small red vase:


Pottery Barn picture frame also found at Goodwill:


This Norman Rockwell metal picture came from a consignment shop:

I think I'll hang it in the back entry/hallway that leads to my kitchen.

Scrapbook from Goodwill; I've been wanting one for the pages I've done for Caden:


Speaking of Caden, I also found some things for him, but nothing new there. :) He loves Thomas the Train! This is Thomas, James (red), and Percy (green); James and Percy go when you press the engineer's heads. His Aunt Brandy had just bought him the Thomas one like these.


And a few books from Goodwill and the same consignment shop as the Norman Rockwell picture.


So I spent between $10 and $12 and got allll that! I'm still happy about everything!! I got a couple other things too but am saving them for some before and after posts.

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Father's Day Awards Show

Last month, I mentioned that this month, the ladies group at church would be hosting a dinner for the men to celebrate Father's Day and just let them know they are loved and appreciated. We did this last night, and it was suuuch a success and sooo much fun!! I was in charge of decorating, so I'm going to post some pictures of things. Let me clarify that I didn't do it all by myself; I had lots of help and couldn't have done it without them! 8)

The colors were black, red, and silver.
The setting was an awards show, complete with a red carpet!
The theme was the CMA's which stood for Christian Men's Awards.



I loooved this fabric! It was gossamer. One was solid red, and the other was white/black/gray; it had movie reels, clapboards, stars, etc all over it. And it was all so great to work with! We twisted it and draped it above the serving area as well as over a few doorways.

Most of our decorations were borrowed from the local high school; the prom this spring was an awards show theme. We were so happy to get to use everything! And to not even have to BUY it all... awesome!

Ok so I also loved this movie camera and director's chair. The camera, as you can see, lit up. This added so much to the room!



Centerpieces were these wire vintage looking cameras and Hollywood clapboards (Which I totally forgot to take a picture of! Aaahh! There is one in the background of the picture above, just behind the director's chair.) We had mini battery operated "candles" in each one.



These photo/placecard holders were also on the tables and used in the centerpieces. I cut out the stars and had different sayings on each one... VIP, Lights! Camera! Action!, Tickets, Please!, Red Carpet Walk were some of the quotes.






At each seat, we had forks and knives wrapped in tuxedo napkins. Cute, huh?!




And what is an awards show without paparazzi!!




This is how guests were greeted when they arrived:




And just a picture to show the entire seating area:




We had nominees and winners for awards that we came up with. All of them were based on men in the Bible (Samson for the strongest, Daniel for the prayer warrior, Zacchaeus for the shortest, Methusaleh for the oldest, David for the musician, etc). Some were funny, and some were serious. I really think that everyone had a great time! It was a lot of work but definitely worth it!


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Workin' in the Yard!

The last few weeks, slowly but surely, I've been getting my yard spruced up... planting and replanting, moving things around, washing and cleaning, painting, the list goes on. And still it isn't all done! I do have a few pictures I want to share though.

Morning Glories always remind me of when I was a little girl; I loved them as a child, so I decided I would plant a few. They haven't bloomed yet--they're only a few weeks old--but they are growing so good up my tiny trellis!



I can't remember the name of this flower, but I planted them to add some color next to my porch; I am loving yellow lately!



My “cigar” or “firecracker” plant that I just bought this Memorial weekend.



Its name was given to it because the flowers resemble a small red firecracker with a fuse, or a cigar with a burning ember on the end. A close-up:



Wish I would've gotten the jasmine plant that was there, too!

And finally, my latest project: a monogrammed flower pot that is now on my front porch steps. Before:



And after, with begonias planted in it:



I had planned to cut the rope handle off but ended up liking the way it looked, so I left it on there. And I punched a few holes in the bottom so water can drain.

Oh and this project cost me less than $5!! Including flowers and potting soil!


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Memorial Day 2010

Last night, I watched a video in honor of a friend of mine whose life was taken in 2005 while he was in Iraq. It brought back lots of memories, as well as tears to my eyes. I think, all over again, of all that has been sacrificed to give us this privilege: freedom.

So ThAnK YoU!! to all of the soldiers who have served or are serving still!

And ThAnK YoU!! to the mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, sons, daugters, etc who encourage and support those you love the most who have chosen to serve our country in this way. I know it's not always easy.

God bless you all!

Happy Memorial Day from my family!


Brett, Christina, and Caden

American Flag Serving Dish

With Memorial Day on Monday, I decided to share this favorite yard sale find of mine! I came across it awhile back actually but have never posted it on my blog. It's an American flag dish and coordinating bowl... perfect for crackers and dip, chips and salsa, fruit and dip, lots of things really. I didn't take a picture of the sticker on the bottom, but this is a Home Interiors and Gifts item. I paid a whole $4.00 for it! What a deal!!

Isn't it great?! :}

Happy Memorial Day!

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