Things You Should Know if We're Gonna Be BFF's

Little Miss Momma totally threw herself out there!  It is comforting to know that there are "normal" people out there and even though I don't always agree with someone else or have their opinions, I can respect that they are real people.  She is hosting a Things You Should Know Link Party. . . . go link up and read a few others.  There are some seriously funny ladies out there!

So here it goes . .  . . don't judge me! 

I have NEVER played any kind of sports- EVER!

Clutter = ANXIETY I am super OCD.

I pass GAS in front of King, LOUD ones too! . . . he passes his, why can’t I?!

Wal-Mart’s PRICES can’t be BEAT, and you can NOT convince me otherwise.

I love to VACUUM and IRON.

When King is out of town, I shift out of high gear, get LAZY and the house is MESSY.

I have to look at my TO DO LIST notebook every night or I can’t sleep.

FB is NOT an open diary!

I am so CHEAP that I will be SWEATING inside my house in the summer time when it is 100 degrees or more outside.

I am kinda TRASHY . . . I SMOKE and have four TATTOOS.

I have a blog post LIST.

I like to BITCH and complain . . . more than others.

I could NEVER date a shrimpy guy. King isn’t SHRIMPY.

TEXAS will always be HOME.

I only want ONE daughter, so I don’t have to SPLIT the mother-daughter relationship between two.

There is SOAP SCUM in my master bathroom.

FULL BUTT cotton underwear are the best to sleep in.

I forgive MARTHA; she’s still my idol.

LEATHER is my favorite smell.

I have to WASH and BLOW DRY my hair every single day.

I talk to my Mom for EVERY single day.

I am addicted to DIET COKE and STARBUCKS.

My OPINIONS are usually the RIGHT ones.

I really don’t like to COOK but I am too CHEAP to buy readymade meals or pastries, so I plunge through it every night.

You never cook a STEAK well done! You might as well eat a HAMBURGER!

FAKE NAILS are a waste of money.

I will NOT go to work without HAIR and MAKEUP being done . . . I would rather take the late punishment.

I own FABULOUS.

A HUGE wedding critic.

{stockings} filler up!

I can't believe I keep seeing empty stockings. . . .  I don't have a mantle but there are still hanging stockings on the wall were wall art usually hangs.  I always have fake foliage in my stockings for that added decorated touch . . .  I think they look frumpy empty.

Here's my tree.  I know, it looks like a ton of 

ornaments threw up on it.  But I like it that way! LOL  

King is a little indifferent about it. We have presents now  . . .

I took this pic a few weeks ago.

I never leave out the guest bathroom when it comes

 to holiday decorating.  I am not sure if it is "appropriate" 

to have a stocking in the bathroom, 

but I like that way it looks,  kinda unexpected.

Apothecary Jars: JOY

I am still so thrilled that I made these apothecary jars.  They have come in so handy for Halloween, fall, and now I have them filled with JOY.  I used my Cricut to cut out the letters and then added in fake snow.

Ahhh! I still have atleast two more gifts to make . .  .

Christmas Table Decoration {Glitter}

I am 98% done with getting all my Christmas stuff together. I have been sewing my fingers off making gifts. (Can't show them just yet because those peeps read my blog.) I need to drop the cards and packages in the mail; as well as, finish wrapping . . . then I am finished.  I will be able kick back with the family to enjoy the rest of the season. Although, my throat is starting to hurt. :( Ugghh! I hope I am not getting sick.

I almost forgot to post about these two fabulous arrangements that I made for my table, not sure if I place them there next year.  Looking for something a little more different for my table . . .  I've seen some good ideas this year, so maybe next I will come up with something different. Last year I got the vases on sale for like $4 each at HL. {Original price $24.99!! I stole them!} These are so glittery and shiny. Love it! Of course, there are pieces of glitter everywhere! Even on my tiny dog!

Christmas Banners

I am getting super excited about Christmas almost being here!!  Although, I am bummed because I really wanted to make MORE decorations and stuff, but time is running out for all the projects.  At least I have all my shopping done! 

Here are two banners that I made several years ago, one for the house and the other for my office.  Once again, I feel like these are pretty simple and plain like my Halloween banner that I also made several years back.  New banners are on my to do list for next year.  I am hoping that I can squeeze in a mini Noel banner.

Apothecary Jar : Filled with Mints!

I can't get over how creative my Mom is .  . .  check out her apothecary jar!! It is filled with a ton of mints and with a door knob decoration as a giant tag.  Of course, she made the tag too.  Oh how I love the way this looks!

Pottery Barn Inspired Banner

If Pottery Barn made banners . . . .  I think they would be selling this one that I made.  Ahh!! I am in love with this banner!! Paper with inked up burlap and stenciled on letters gives this banner a feeling of classic and festive.  I was so glad that I was able to make this for an old friend; I really hope she enjoys it in her home. 

Topairy Thing-A-Ma-Jigs and Mom's Table

While I was home over Thanksgiving, my Mom and I really wanted to craft something but we didn't "plan" on craftin' so we didn't stock up on any supplies . . . . . but with a trip to HL we came up with something that turned out pretty fabulous.  This isn't quite my style nor my Mom's but it works.

We hot glued the itsy-bitsie-beads onto old Christmas ornaments and hot glued dowel rods into the holes on the ornaments.  There is green floral foam under the fake snow.  It's kinda contemporary for me but it looks pretty festive for only a few bucks.

My Mom is so creative when it comes to decorating her table; it is different every year. 

I wish my table was big enough to handle an arrangement of that size.

 A tree on a cake plate?! But it looks good! I love it!

Goody goody gum drops!! Ahhh!! I {heart} the way the 

gum drops are spilling out over onto the platter.