the highlight

Of course Redfish Lake was super good times, but this was definitely the highlight of the trip. Enjoy this little beauty!

More video and pictures to come...

redfish here we come!

That time is finally upon us. The most coveted of all the camping destinations in all the land. Redfish Lake. Glacier View campground will have the pleasure of our company, along with Paul & Alison, for five glorious days. See you next week!

more birthday funtivities

More of Curt's birthday fun @ Alison's blog.

happy 30th curt!

Happy Birthday to my Curtis! The 30th! Quite a milestone. As you can see below, Curt is showing off his very cool and creative gift from our favorite Seattle-ites. Thanks guys, you're great! I wish you could've been here to see Curt's face when he pulled the bottles out of the box and realized his picture was on it. There are plenty more birthday festivities coming this weekend so I'll keep you all posted to see how everyone's favorite guy is celebrating the big three zero.

Curt also posted a little tidbit of birthday wisdom on his blog. Check it out here: http://curtisarmstrong.blogspot.com/

curt the pho-tog

Last week, during one of the lightning storms, Curt took some amazing pictures. I think this one officially puts him into the next category of pho-togs.

creativity abounds

How to take a very ordinary and somewhat boring tray and turn it into something fabulous. First, you need your very plain tray. (Psst. The D.I. is a great place to find cheap little trays.)

Second, you simply need a little paint, a few sheets of very cute paper, and a fresh supply of mod podge.

I was lucky enough to have two of these trays so I went right on to the next. Repeat steps one through two.

Well, that pretty much does it. Nothing to it. Beat the august heat, stay in, and be creative. Oh, and it helps if you watch an old movie while being crafty.

jones soda winner

Jones Soda. The brightly colored beverages in those bottles with quirky obscure pictures. Anyone can submit a photo to be printed on the label, but to make the cut, big wigs at Jones Soda Co. must like the photo enough to use it. When Curt & I were remodeling our kitchen, I took this picture and I think it would make a great photo for Jones Soda. Isn't this the type of picture you want to see on your soda bottle?

Well it's done. I just submitted this photo on the Jones Soda website and if it's chosen, soda bottles at a grocery store near you will sport this look.

the color continues

Well I can't have a fun colorful china hutch and still have an ugly blah dining set, now can I? There are six chairs, so I did two of each color. No, don't try to adjust your computer monitors, the colors are turquoise, yellow-green and purple.

The table is a distressed natural white.

I know for some people, namely grandmas, it would seem I took a perfectly good table and chairs and ruined them. I am not afraid of color, I welcome it with open arms. The dining room looks bigger and brighter now. There's just one problem: what's my next project going to be?

things i know for sure

Just a few things that I am certain of:

-I really need to improve on my bocce ball skills (man, am I horrible)

-fireworks, no matter how weak the bang or how terrible the music selection, are still good times

-older "cottage stye" homes are absolutely endearing and simply inviting

-grilled pineapple is heaven sent

-Wait Until Dark is one of the scariest movies I've ever seen

-there's nothing better than great family & friends

-staying up late is much more fun than getting up early

-life would be a dial tone without music

-being creative & crafty feels so rewarding

-nothing can make you feel better quicker than a little dog in your lap

color obsession

Turquoise. Aquamarine. Caribbean blue. Cyan. Whatever you call it, I can't get enough. I am sick with lust for all things turquoise. If you asked me a month ago how I felt about the color turquoise, I would've said I liked it just fine. But all that has changed. I blame my china hutch and my decision to paint it turquoise about a month ago. It was an ugly dark brown and I thought, "hey a fun aqua/ turquoise color would look great." And it does. I love it! Here's a picture of it, I wish I would've taken a before picture too. Oh well. All you need to know is that is was ugly ugly ugly. 

Now, everything turquoise or aqua colored I see, I want. Especially if it's furniture or home decor. Just a few other fantastic turquoise internet finds. 

I want this coatrack to put in my foyer.

Anyone who knows me, knows I have an affinity for dishes. I would love to add this one to my collection.

 I also have a slight obsession with pots. Oh how I love them.

You can't have too many cute pillows.

Do you have any color obsessions?