April 2012 Front Yard

Dining room table arrangment

I made this arrangement for our lake house.

Porch Makeover

Over spring break I painted my porch floor a medium aqua. It really enlarged the area. I wanted to paint the rockers a lime green but was too lazy to brush on paint. So I spray painted them yellow. Then I went to Pier 1 and saw fabulous pillows that would look great with lime rockers. Yesterday I painted an old garden stool. I just took my time, used lots of my favorite colors, and had fun. Then I decided the rockers had to be lime so I found a soft lime and spent the entire afternoon brushing the rockers. Even though it was backbreaking and time consuming I love the look. I can't wait to go back to Pier 1 and buy those pillows!

Front Porch

DIY Tank Top

I get really hot in t-shirts so I prefer tanks. I took an old t-shirt that I was going to give away and remodeled it into a fashionable tank with matching watusi rag. I plan to wear my new ensemble to work in the house/yard or to go shopping at Wal-Mart/Fred's/Cost Plus/Pic-n-Sav where the clientele will appreciate my look.

Step 1: Find a t-shirt.
2. Cut out the sleeves.
3. Cut out a V in the back.
4. Cut the bands off the sleeves and use them to accessorize.
5. You can slip the ties under your bra, tying the bra and tank together so your straps won't show.
The possibilities are endless so have fun.

Paris in February

In February of 2010, I went to Paris for an EF Educational Tours Teacher Convention. I left on Thursday and returned on Monday night. Even though the trip was short, I had a fabulous time. I loved walking around Paris during the winter, seeing the tree branches and snow on the ground. I met some awesome teachers and learned so much about group travel.

Fourth of July 2010