I've got the "BLUES"

I'm not sure if I caught the BLUES from Kylee after she had the baby, but I caught them non the less. We've been in the market for a new living room sofa. I had looked and looked for something that caught my eye but it just wasn't happening. I finally decided to bring several swatches of fabric home to see what might work that way. Well, there were a few BLUE swatches in the batch and for some reason I was always drawn to them. I decided to hit the streets again and this time look for something BLUE. I wasn't having much success but decided at the last minute to go to Macy's, 'just in case'. And what do you know, there it was, and on clearance too!

George went and picked up a couple days later. He called and said, "wow, it's really BLUE, are you sure about this?"I said I was, but inside I was thinking, 'oh no, what have I done?' Because it was on clearance, once it left the store, it was ours. Well he got it home, and once again I saw the vision. That night I made the red pillows and the next day I hurried to the city to round up some accessories to bring it together. I'm happy with the living room transformation. I've decided my BLUE couch is going to be a lot of fun. I can change the accent color easily, and as I was shopping I noticed a lot of different color choices out there, but for the time being it's RED.



On Saturday, Kandi, Diane and I went for a "girls day away." We had appointments for pedicures first thing. I sat in the chair totally planning on having my toes painted with your basic french style. But something got in to me and said, "I'll do BLUE." I'm still not too sure what I was thinking, but they won't last forever and then I'll go back to the basic. I guess I've just got the BLUES!

Gifts to Inspire Creativity

Well it's a fact that I'm getting old! I tried to deny it, but my birthday came and went last week adding another wrinkle. Along with the wrinkle(s) it also brought a lot of well wishes and some pretty nice gifts, plus a fantastic piece of poetry from my dear sisters! Despite the fact that another year was added, it was a great day!

George even got up early to decorate. ( I wish I would have taken a picture of his work) When I got back from my run in the morning he had carefully placed handcrafted birthday greeting on the back door. I think I hurt his feelings by not noticing it though. But, my argument was that it was kind of camoflauged because it was white paper on a white door and scripted in a fine point pen. I left it hanging for a few days so that he'd know that I was truly touched.

My family all called to wish me a happy birthday, my sisters emailed, the kids at school sang and decorated the board with well wishes. Karson and Linzy made me dinner that night, their delicious Maui Influenced Banana Pancakes. Speaking of food Kaydee & Launey and the kids took us out for dinner the night before at Red Lobster (Luke's pick), it was YUMMY! Marge, George, and my friends all spoiled me with some great gifts. I spoiled myself too, in Vegas the weekend before.

I took a couple of pictures to the "gifts given to inspire creativity". My mom gave me a GOOD pair of sewing scizzors. I am going to guard them with my life! SueAnn gave me a really neat photo box with albums, quilting pins, binding clips, and a gift certificate to Gracie Lou's. Marge and George gave me money to help me afford the things I'll be cutting and pinning.
So all in all the wrinkles are well worth all that comes with them. It was a great day because of the great people in my life!