Beerfest! Vol. 2.
The fifth annual World Beer Festival took place in Columbia, South Carolina, January 19th. Six of us gathered together to drink and sample beer, eat good food, and have a great time. Three gals, three...
View ArticleTaillights From Hell
Now, I really wish I'd paid more attention in class when we learned about currents of electricity. DC, AC, grounded wires, etc. This past weekend, Matt and I tested out the wiring harness and new...
View ArticleStar crossed lovers
The love saga of Stella and Zeus continues. She loves him, but she's too shy to tell him. And he doesn't know how to be gentle enough when he shows her love. He gets overzealous, scares her, and she...
View ArticleMaximizing Productivity
Whew. What a week it's been. I've been slacking a wee bit on blogging, as I've been going nuts in every other social media outlet, and sewing like a crazy person. Today concluded a cutest couple...
View ArticleSuperbowl Sunday
In a million years, I never thought I would have been looking forward to the Superbowl. Every fall, I dread, while Matt longs for football season to start. I know it's going to mean game after game, in...
View ArticleValentine's Giveaway
Because Valentine's is such a great day, I've decided to open up another giveaway, after the couples contest I just hosted. This piece is my absolute favorite from my last collection, and I really want...
View ArticleSolar Panels, hooray!
We took the plunge yesterday and made the biggest purchase yet for Shelby, aside from Shelby, herself: solar panels! Matt and I met up at lunchtime at Harbor Freight, and bought 3 15-Watt solar panels,...
View ArticleShelby's New Floor
Oh boy, this weekend was amazing. Matt and I installed the beautiful new floor! We put down 1" thick, 5 1/2" wide, antique hard wood floors. We have an awesome friend, that manufactures these floors...
View ArticleGetting old(er)
The most important things in life aren't fame, status, wealth, riches, or material possessions, but those you love and that love you in return. Friends and family. Living in Georgia, I am alone as far...
View ArticleLoving love
Ok, now are you ready for some cheesey love talk? Since it's Valentine's, I'm allowed. Ok. Go. So, Valentine's Day has always had very little significance in my life until recently. First, because it's...
View ArticleShelby update!
It's down to the wire. The last 24 hours of our Kickstarter project, raising funds for Shelby. We are so close to our $1,000 goal. She is really coming along well. The list of to-dos is dwindling down...
View ArticleWe did it!
We did it! Thank you thank you thank you! A huge thanks and giant hug to all that pledged to donate to our little project and cause. You all have no idea how amazing it feels to know that I have the...
View ArticleFirmoo Giveaway
Hello friends! Want to win a free pair of fashionable frames! Firmoo is offering one lucky reader a pair of fashionable frames*, and six readers a $30 voucher that can be used on their designer frames,...
View ArticleNew 'do
Did I tell you all how I recently became a blonde? I realized the other day that most of my recent pictures on this blog have caught me with a bun on top of my head, as I haven't posted anything other...
View ArticleWeekend Recap
"What is a week end?" Maggie Porter asks in Downton Abbey. I'm beginning to ask myself the same question but from a different perspective? What is a day off? What is a week end day? Because lately,...
View ArticleTuesday Tunes - Ponderosa - Black Hill Smoke
If you haven't heard this band, Ponderosa, you need to know them. Listen, and I guarantee you won't be disappointed. You will be in love. They are out of Atlanta, a southern folkish band, like Fleet...
View ArticleThat's amore
That moment when you get to your destination, tripod under your arm, camera on your shoulder, remote in your back pocket, and dog leash in your hand, and then you realize.... you forgot to put the...
View ArticleGlobe Sconces
Who knew there were so any options when it comes to sconces? Matt and I spent the week debating what kind of lights to install in Shelby. As we finish up the wall, we have to consider where the lights...
View ArticleLooking back and planning ahead.
Looking back at the last year and a half, I am quite proud of the accomplishments of Sally Ann. I feel like reflecting on these for a post today. Since December 2011, I have produced three fashion...
View ArticleSunday On The Riverwalk
Spring has almost sprung. We shot ahead an hour Sunday morning, making for a shorter Sunday, and an extra lazy one as well. And after a very long work weekend, Matt and I did as little as possible on...
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