tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69194743759968151672024-02-07T05:41:52.659-08:00The Cody HouseBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-11956428544653348532010-07-09T06:34:00.000-07:002010-07-09T06:34:00.292-07:00Summer Black<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5LNWttXUkZzfhd8i6Am75KI0fkFLuUTDOv9L0ULKrAuDcSwI3mqrUpIu1XlAcgo1n0VoezSZdzW8WKiqcO6U60JkyHr1_8QplHSoQCH_tuSxVbzdNcGP3Rbw6X_37imUaECCq_hVQDs/s1600/DSC02899.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491343043346983618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5LNWttXUkZzfhd8i6Am75KI0fkFLuUTDOv9L0ULKrAuDcSwI3mqrUpIu1XlAcgo1n0VoezSZdzW8WKiqcO6U60JkyHr1_8QplHSoQCH_tuSxVbzdNcGP3Rbw6X_37imUaECCq_hVQDs/s320/DSC02899.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> Tank Top: Old Navy (for only $5!)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Necklace: American Eagle</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Jean Shorts: Charlotte <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Russe</span><br /></span></div><div align="center"></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-56602215719193594822010-07-07T18:17:00.000-07:002010-07-07T18:29:10.809-07:00June Favorites<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixsDStxxh5xiHOEGVNn5ndhMbVsaFk1vZe36kYAir-kiejbq5-cdQARE1HmYuWy0mgyqqTldpsB9tLYzqvO6glvkDM0R4TUdx2YXp4z-ilMW0S1cdpRDzXQj6zxpVf4ak38FDq1KfxJC0/s1600/DSC02945.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491341058801390242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixsDStxxh5xiHOEGVNn5ndhMbVsaFk1vZe36kYAir-kiejbq5-cdQARE1HmYuWy0mgyqqTldpsB9tLYzqvO6glvkDM0R4TUdx2YXp4z-ilMW0S1cdpRDzXQj6zxpVf4ak38FDq1KfxJC0/s320/DSC02945.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">My favorites from the month of June are a few beauty products.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><em>St. Ives Green Tea Cleanser</em></strong>: I love this product. It has worked well to reduce the redness in my skin and keep blemishes away.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><em>Midnight Pomegranate Body Scrub</em></strong>: I had a spend $10 get something free coupon for Bath and Body Works. Their perfume was on sale that day for 50% off so I got one of those and picked up this body scrub for free. It smells so good and feels kind of luxurious.</span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><em>Say Yes to Carrots Shampoo and Conditioner</em></strong>: It's nice to know I am using an all natural product and it has left my hair feeling very soft.</span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><em>Faith Hill Perfume</em></strong>: I have wanted this for quite awhile so I finally decided to buy it. It smells so good...perfect for summer!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">What were your June favorites? Please leave a comment...I would love to hear from you!</span></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-7153974258978883672010-07-02T07:20:00.000-07:002010-07-02T07:20:00.512-07:00Fashion Friday: Long & Short<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_brD3a4Hh0uLCu03vYAst-ojJCwA6Y5_sVK8HWCwxf-NURn6foRtD07PSzaVv96Cg1WTbYgGdADF6i-sZAEjFz9PYUCCukX_SDxxPEbVponGOXM0Qa4gZCZkCT7TEwGsA_hDO3gKdd7k/s1600/DSC02894.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489130896063451282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_brD3a4Hh0uLCu03vYAst-ojJCwA6Y5_sVK8HWCwxf-NURn6foRtD07PSzaVv96Cg1WTbYgGdADF6i-sZAEjFz9PYUCCukX_SDxxPEbVponGOXM0Qa4gZCZkCT7TEwGsA_hDO3gKdd7k/s320/DSC02894.JPG" /></a> Shorts: Charlotte Russe</div><div align="center">Tank Top: Wet Seal</div><div align="center">Cardigan: Old Navy</div><div align="center">Necklace: Charlotte Russe<br /></div><div align="center"></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-55316978064376180062010-06-30T07:28:00.000-07:002010-06-30T07:28:00.386-07:00Crab Dip<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ps_YofeD2ZypwBfeclyg9IoGE2Aw_XpvwBM8HpQcyfMQBgMqvZbT1GljwXKOepn85PZvAZxBzoNFT1DqIKPHHoZ32JrDcNIEN50DzkiLubDq4P13dB2MzWFlzJzz-zbbO2wT_O7-t2U/s1600/DSC02841.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487650786968306482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ps_YofeD2ZypwBfeclyg9IoGE2Aw_XpvwBM8HpQcyfMQBgMqvZbT1GljwXKOepn85PZvAZxBzoNFT1DqIKPHHoZ32JrDcNIEN50DzkiLubDq4P13dB2MzWFlzJzz-zbbO2wT_O7-t2U/s320/DSC02841.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I thought I would share a yummy dip recipe in case you needed an idea for the 4<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> of July weekend. I LOVE this dip...it is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">soooooo</span> good!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><strong>Crab Dip</strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:arial;">Ingredients</span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">8oz <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">crabmeat</span></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">1 bunch green onions, finely chopped</span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped</span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">1 large celery stock, finely chopped</span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">1/2 cup sour cream</span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">2 tbsp. mayonnaise</span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">2 tbsp. lemon juice</span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">raw veggies or crackers to serve</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:arial;">Preparation</span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Cut up or flake <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">crabmeat</span> and combine with onions, bell pepper, and celery. Stir in sour cream and mayonnaise and season with lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours for flavors to blend. Serve with veggies or crackers.</span></div><br /><div></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-83080858055298097032010-06-28T06:55:00.000-07:002010-06-28T06:55:00.168-07:00Ikea: What We BoughtToday I want to share with you a few of the items we purchased at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ikea</span>. First, we bought this green and white striped throw blanket for the couch. I wanted to bring more green to the room so this blanket has helped with that. <div><div><div><br /></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487643595333037090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7gECqhKN6fGejn8yTShCgS2MKjnnpaTBDyonKImHAWmlfGUpI5eGKJW23UKX5DEn_xcAPF8eSMpszoThaT2T4BaTgeoQjOkJPvqe9eM8Gb2PBMurqAlSthmuqhvLTIc5xditJcM9WsIg/s320/DSC02903.JPG" />We needed a lamp for the desk so we picked this one up. It is very industrial looking and I love it.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487644204589561842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChWhfoHK9-jSXhvR-GRjYr7c4Ttxtfxmp3P8Ux6wlUHhaWvEyhGOYhADsn45nU_IW_7ECmsK1uBzz56H_Yip1jVp1xc6A4CktreWvufFtJpOF8xOzM8E2Z-IVj_f145wGV6QxhIaAIyo/s320/DSC02910.JPG" /><br /><div>We also bought these small green storage boxes for the bookshelf in the living room. Again, to help bring more green into the room.</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487643171501594898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGqO7PPK9Ff0RfAC27dpeRSVxlwD-FByHPfgWQdvvkndAA-0k6CxFDwtiUMFF3p_Wg_m8HvKBvx1GtmnMXnE9oQCnLb1TPii1TTLQj-3sbsgaLf6NeW-3eLmc6wj8Ci3vRYSflebVR6qM/s320/DSC02906.JPG" /> </div><div>We also bought a few more frames for our collage wall in our bedroom. The pictures are from our wedding and honeymoon. I still have one more frame and little project to add so when I get that done I will be sure to show you all.<br /></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487642638758532754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIo2tCyFHCOliHjAadh4Trsd2vHo4rK1Q1CO47Pi4o1BKmrFXLfklI3jc1OBxQgkW6SuB-DuGhRy_9w2wPE2KSBj9H4E74IZBDd7chgVw8cNGqHU22nz2NtVV903b_WJq2ctf6V-NlQXk/s320/DSC02908.JPG" /> <span style="font-family:arial;">We also bought a wok and 4 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">steam less</span> wine glasses. However, we only came home with 2 unbroken glasses! I won't show you pics since wine glasses and a wok aren't too exciting! We also finally found the white shelves I have been wanting in stock so we got those for above the desk. I have to finish styling those so I will show them when they are done. Did any of you hit up the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ikea</span> sale this weekend? I would love to hear about it since I have never been on a sale weekend. Is it worth going?</span></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-21285011372418611242010-06-15T20:45:00.000-07:002010-06-15T20:45:00.257-07:00Ikea Inspiration<span style="font-family:arial;">I mentioned in my May favorites that we had recently taken a trip to Minneapolis. Since we were there we of course had to stop at Ikea! I can't wait until we have a house and can really shop there and implement their ideas and products. I wanted to share with you some of the things and set ups that caught my eye. </span><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483181093134425714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzOy5ackHoxQzu6Xx5-At0XXB1jC_EOKRKcpp04-Ek4fG9ouydOzs3WnAfvoInnoathEKVcl4OLxbGpOpzxbAM6-xeplBS0gsQJrDuUC6lZmklgzoM_GRz3cJwhFI4B6qzJEPKGAHwFKs/s320/DSC02788.JPG" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I love this dining room table and chairs. You know I love all things black and white so this set up is right up my alley. I also love the dishes and centerpiece. I have 3 of those candlesticks (they are in our bedroom). I love how they lined them down the center of the table...I will have to remember this!</span></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483180633379790658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ZdJB3uVeCELx12ij75uKPZRmdsxenscqAFs0jY4tf_DmDO_Y-wlkJ3AjoEBO1EkVxMKloBu2rzVgIInHXtZhHc3z_JQP4mB0WghMEqLqJ4DFCD5VHpBm5vWFBw28hs7pb9dY-EjYPLc/s320/DSC02792.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483180340223231730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOSImIlGRBC5hyaxWeSqSUn0Ypo-nOyf00vWujRAc2onmVISZv-bPTrb2LXggvnZn2vw1tXdPpGcjAgQI5K_wCStwkuntVHjAwRqT0YOvBfdP73XyYbSI-HUnxAvTj7zH6pOhaZyo6_MM/s320/DSC02791.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483180028726704834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0cM6cbw23qOpFCKBcDXJIZWlHWfYVipbcWZHFxtRqw7cPQW2vTCemaFD7w32mBAu9Y2yC6TwPIDIguP0FEylkLr_adsaymDuajjlMwfMor0vmdkR-stqpbZpDFkeWQatA6PiehIfpEyU/s320/DSC02799.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483179790859763554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg40c1vmlABKanmO7euA74IBi42kxineEMC5X2TplgabEDTASxIGLLx7zOFdGnkrIAQraMg_Cdc-__-r3u7DRMdBd_NFuysKKGdpUhyxjBN1BOl4auJjz5hYsQGyjT2OKEJosG1eqLpZvY/s320/DSC02786.JPG" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">These are some of the light fixtures that caught my eye. There were a lot of cool ones. This is one reason I can't wait to have a house. I would love to have some of these light fixtures. </span><br /></div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483179428149303570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilZMXuuvATo5p2mXmR3HzWbEUUNx2E91TD4cpvGEHONhiyJ6W9hpR3m6c4q3MECoJIbrCdwfJtRVcHZLwpgRvb0H-oH3YMWbaWW9qZQCzcwpv8vtawTT8MfsGmBbF3R2SlXakLZlEjrQw/s320/DSC02793.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483179111959750386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBnOLvGEfedj-D-vMSEiq_bwpdt-LBC7KZrgNCgaD9nHY6GR50mt7CKF-T-AOL-qvK1ZYXPeb_-ELYQy3wMqf_XMbdDZesSFMvGYu5qqb2o95q-dBgN8VEhGNX1hfbbWdh7YrBOz2B7I/s320/DSC02794.JPG" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I love this closet! I dream of having a huge closet someday. Something pretty and organized like this would be great- just add one of those awesome light fixtures to it. Someday....</span></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483178670567516914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ayxzaGkMQsk3JD1x16xeBLFIzbmVfQ1siiCUgXJVZoohEAeleyAuDroov4oeo-sih6XpjEonKCrAA1VH32oCrpT7TQ6xL2PnGkQQb_M1y5HQT8rnnHxOu1O0ki1X45m2syhbEOoDcTE/s320/DSC02795.JPG" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I have had my eye on this mirror for awhile. I absolutely love it. I just wish I had a place to put it.</span></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483178394205347634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcb7lTVgTLtSwLOaygPILO4AG8xwQeHJ9C8EmBgHHX-3rn-2e50QCnB6K9YvWKHfP5ZFrvnUdF3s_6Pgb1MgIJI9C79aRX3QVTNneQ4jC-u2LaeVwEUW9QWx2eCP7j6GJEKStHocZTWgI/s320/DSC02797.JPG" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">This bedroom caught my eye. It is very pretty, but not very masculine....</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Have you been to Ikea lately? What are your favorite Ikea products?</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-6179928958047313012010-06-11T07:03:00.000-07:002010-06-11T07:03:00.125-07:00Fashion Friday: Summer Cardigan<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0FMkLfS3p-IjnytuKtWH_yMNsTNedntta6ApUfmUB0raAHFH4sJDuqKhK17K-VuPG1JecS28eVK6Nodmx3RIv64gcDF3LxLJfxvCrrguHlhEy8fR_Y-Tsm_TEfkz4j4BTgB10RQdk4Y0/s1600/DSC02837.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480929557208252434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0FMkLfS3p-IjnytuKtWH_yMNsTNedntta6ApUfmUB0raAHFH4sJDuqKhK17K-VuPG1JecS28eVK6Nodmx3RIv64gcDF3LxLJfxvCrrguHlhEy8fR_Y-Tsm_TEfkz4j4BTgB10RQdk4Y0/s320/DSC02837.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> Tank Top: Wet Seal</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Open Cardigan: <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Younkers</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Bracelet</span>: Charlotte <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Russe</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Jeans: Silver</span><br /></div><div align="center"></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-68429747989907059422010-06-09T07:35:00.000-07:002010-06-09T07:35:00.492-07:00May Favorites<span style="font-family:arial;">There are a few blogs that I read that do a monthly favorites post so I thought I would give it a try. I like reading about what products/things/activities they have been enjoying lately. It gives me ideas of things to do or products to try. So here are my May favorites....</span><br /><div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480602658629971682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv8yPkUiiwDkFJ-hqTWRe0-AcZAztrRhJWRmtjjt97bv5J_LZqUK21eekeI5gs-uhmwwXYxulYW6-vqWuu4fQ5MaIDjgnOrvjucPDdO1sq1A_VqZAoVyWSkgmjgzwCO7HSuMp-UzPT5ig/s320/DSC02851.JPG" /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Grilling! I shared our deck makeover on Monday. My husband is a great cook and he has grilled a lot already this summer. My favorite thing he makes are his apple pork burgers. Yum!</span><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 114px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480603708404603634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjccEFOiTQJy6TqeeSFFQLzjA6jU2soTI7FtAZwXxHX0dzU4mvwK5v908TFYpU2H7oyFmN8h0XDlR2z2-6dkdoPIIgbueI7aMu9yIhALBjPEerx653sJACKPelZmAJ8FbYSFLQ1x0M8ETM/s320/ikea.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Ikea! We were recently in Minneapolis and made a stop at the Swedish store. I will share more soon about what we came home with!</span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480602108659932210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrK3hYKD8uo480cLrojVBttzqtgCWTsRv6C0U_sou9Mze3PoEi2qprc319WazyWMotBNSN4y7NTzBYhkjCy-QYbccINma1_mhBbtHo2a3_TomrZE8uvlXqM9LRwCHDKyNu-hjwrLtXgyQ/s320/DSC02698.JPG" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">The farmer's market! I love spending some time on a Saturday morning wondering around the downtown farmer's market with my hubby. It is so nice having fresh Iowa grown veggies to eat all summer long.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480601225612803618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimlbWsSGVDWv76KUR2aUpGot0Wvt5_LtjqXbsZJ7koUEFiW4dAowX740GkTzW2nz0qOZBEbl_69GZyv0nQT23bff18MFt51Q2bQg0M4K3nTohEXw7MB8eOSscCXgXtakNvdShiiunte0E/s320/DSC02692.JPG" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480601547637133874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcYP5FOJ-Iqi8ohJ-5uM4GJij2QqB8NfjM6s3cRhmP25K3NPX0Q5lPUhzWxaquVHwgGG2pqA39S6lC84LkZLtybkhBNErDVUMQeUQM-J0Y0mqpiieJpiZfu0fZqdjS8Zkl5VHiMAx7fK4/s320/DSC02338.JPG" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Heels! After a long winter it is nice to wear some strappy heels. My favorites are the Cynthia Vincent for Target wedges and the Old Navy black ruffle heels.</span></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480605068901983458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevfPJcwKzzDX4ex27wVei61L4ZCkC3MMh0fVor_ro52ZW-PRyOYVcK3dimoni9Hz7fETnZxLozWdm9T5JElTzuWdzcaBvCVdPKGICOUYl-NydR2tij9yKBpN2ImVbswePy1IuJn_Ul18/s320/DSC02858.JPG" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Eyeliner! This is one makeup product I rarely go without. I feel like my eyes get lost without it. Target has a cheap makeup line called Elf. I have been using their black eyeliner pencil and I love it. It works so well and is only $1! I definitely plan to try more products from this line.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">What were some of your May favorites? If you do a favorites post, please link to it in the comments section...I would love to check it out!</span></div></div></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-31335670717559796632010-06-07T08:13:00.000-07:002010-06-07T08:13:00.240-07:00Deck Makeover<span style="font-family:arial;">Life has been busy lately but I'm back! I am going to show you our deck makeover. We are lucky to have such a big deck with our apartment. We have been using and enjoying it a lot lately. Last summer it was basically empty so this year we wanted to make some improvements so we could spend a lot more time out there. I already shared the <a href="http://thecodyhouse.blogspot.com/2010/04/before-and-after-deck-chairs.html"><span style="color:#c0c0c0;"><em>chair makeover</em></span> </a>and the <a href="http://thecodyhouse.blogspot.com/2010/05/before-and-after-herb-planter.html"><span style="color:#c0c0c0;"><em>herb container</em></span></a>. So </span><span style="font-family:arial;">here is our improved deck...</span><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479827023500941330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1LkluQCjn6-LTygx3zG-EI2_Dn-9bG2bMiuDNt2pIyMZUK7TqsJm6gU9cONQUWxJlqBYrAdhvjkUxREPVZsxltAmrdGYwntGhTdXpGoNDQADHDw691qGXK9Pnv4cfaBbvRhpVvRLUMVA/s320/DSC02809.JPG" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479827462812195890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGrKWgvtTn9JTbd5XvPNXrTk1Sgr0-xlrvNTLDp1nMLeC8ozwa1IssyVHshTSFJdX5_HoIOJd4ZdIPaDRAYtg_9mOnIuwr38DO3C0Dj5EoJKqznkih-ujQb-Uc10c3BmYbWY12OY0pOE/s320/DSC02812.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479826618546187730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOw4-JcvjQPsDXWbUh3FVBDFSW-Th7bm-MPsIR9f3TH9F42UJFoatihVNauwoCui9ZCVEd90Z25H3XMkK9LEVbz7m8rZlKp19O1wdRvxuMlNozzublyXuH4vctQJZ17AcqgzdG5GMj00c/s320/DSC02804.JPG" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479822063691207266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilTet3w1jn0TN-bwXf1o3hjv6HRYrWdJtwnvb-YMBndsDiclG2Kro4GuvUZTqEKQM0latny5TUYJxtLJSaQlMhw6xnHaQuZXoe63NzoRrCxdpEUHjAOuPJvfyouarDuC2p4pvPyLsCa-Y/s320/DSC02816.JPG" /> </div><div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479825933040349826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi999ZBJFx94hj3co-mxn-6bJYZz8O_h7Dvcg_Cf3u6o7qTbEy5jXEUs2vskOyy8HzQJ5YfWi9cwMUePGlFKQJc7pDfA4ArVfJxc2aHS4NW_HRZ2Tx2JSLCu_n-dsCmpAHJJHzSFB-qaFQ/s320/DSC02815.JPG" /> <div><span style="font-family:arial;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479821008979065586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGlqpMy21kTyRtE7vwRFk2qeCjtuS3iaZVtPJu9tZsGo_xftmM-RNwY4n4_ioyZ6vLi16U3C0HyanKJuI5IAfEoToK3lH9DG2MGhwLH98K6Bt-4n3TzzsnYJp7ow7XRRfvVn0uqc-vdA/s320/DSC02853.JPG" /></span></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479828111145281154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2vvslBc3vpCMUBYKwda7U0I2BawiwOTZ_Fb7bGqt5WKyRo7YLynsQmgymhNY14_4Oh_s3rBciMp2byW9yPupbh5OOXgygFChvG-_Z6rQc9T1rO95fX3v3Guun8UU70e9QRGrI6dwFlKA/s320/DSC02851.JPG" /></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">We have 2 tomato plants and one bell pepper plant in the three big pots by the grill. This is our mini garden. In the corner by the door is our mini flower garden. The flower container on the table is a big peaches can from Sam's Club that I painted white. Lee drilled a few holes in the bottom for drainage... another way to recycle! I found the lantern at a garage sale a few years ago. There are 2 of them and I think I bought both of them for $1. We are really happy with how it turned out!</span></p>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-35840635122544193852010-05-21T17:50:00.000-07:002010-05-21T18:00:59.865-07:00Fashion Friday: Floral<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF4cLQZ0Y1FFJfeq39lTrEeX5fAaruiPnCLGLsp54UTLSB9NonAI402ZXtT99GA8AGQDmC5x94XHaJY3nwas6m94jwSYPgT5MVrFYrOszOxgKBl8liCa0BPRfoGsvjsZNffSrnlLtWhjQ/s1600/DSC02779.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473890679015074098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF4cLQZ0Y1FFJfeq39lTrEeX5fAaruiPnCLGLsp54UTLSB9NonAI402ZXtT99GA8AGQDmC5x94XHaJY3nwas6m94jwSYPgT5MVrFYrOszOxgKBl8liCa0BPRfoGsvjsZNffSrnlLtWhjQ/s320/DSC02779.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> There have been a lot of florals on the blogs this week so I thought I would wear some to brighten up a rainy Thursday.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Cardigan: Target</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Tank Top: Kohls</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Jeans: Silver from The Buckle</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Shoes: Cynthia Vincent for Target</span><br /></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-83584834631953845892010-05-18T18:11:00.000-07:002010-05-18T18:40:05.698-07:00Before and After: Herb Planter<span style="font-family:arial;">Remember this planter I picked up on the <a href="http://thecodyhouse.blogspot.com/2010/04/trash.html"><em><span style="color:#cccccc;">curb</span></em></a>?</span> <div><div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472788077761508306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyIZRCN2Z5nH7XUk47Bzv4haf4I5KaVJ0ENlmepBce7VwHFzKt8oCt46gF4m-QN8qSM9CUdpLcQgv4b9TlopAJN6zGYlcZYGPN6893MJ37pvpWj4QZuhcCNQfFLxOI5cd1cym6daiurTk/s320/DSC02511.JPG" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Well it is now my mini herb garden on our deck. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472787663144813826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMsRH7vb9ZJKYIhdvQHXc5IYvHpRQAOa7zeF_pjjz8eT9iVydyhIFk2-1LHyRXZe9QaYLaNpNM0-I4pyQA-Vw3KHvRlM0iiSQZsZ88yRvHU1elfKF-5iYR94V3Rgohd3-oMTdZA6tNmn4/s320/DSC02770.JPG" /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I bought a can of chalkboard spray paint and painted a strip so that we could label the herbs. I think it gives the planter a little more character...along with the rust spots! I really like it and think it turned out cute!</span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472787429295208258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigFQl8ZI9lvuH1CKsmou2kZY_s7x51CAyWB-Vh0ZqO5vOswRqtsD7B4FaXLIEsdN93jAUEB8VbYDgdT6ts_TynJDdNBXTyc5GP7q8aoBhUi41Ag_Onz-3HFN-1ag8dQkQR8i70PY79tB8/s320/DSC02768.JPG" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Have any of you done any projects lately? Do you plant herbs? Any herb tips for us?</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">P.S. See how the deck chairs turned out <a href="http://thecodyhouse.blogspot.com/2010/04/before-and-after-deck-chairs.html"><em><span style="color:#cccccc;">here</span></em></a>.</span></div></div></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-9329543599779817412010-05-14T08:52:00.000-07:002010-05-14T08:52:00.169-07:00Fashion Friday: Silver Sleeves<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8LV-WPnKyE_yBdDJMYpisle7Lp9qqvSoMBRlFxNpoTl9lcaAWtO69Pmu_x4xAY8SAfFmqEtOsHjAqeqFbsT5Kjc6-aqZBK_MwlYD75t7BSIA6KgFmcSaR2HwaN6X87m8A2DYFW61kPWo/s1600/DSC02745.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470938895091407074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8LV-WPnKyE_yBdDJMYpisle7Lp9qqvSoMBRlFxNpoTl9lcaAWtO69Pmu_x4xAY8SAfFmqEtOsHjAqeqFbsT5Kjc6-aqZBK_MwlYD75t7BSIA6KgFmcSaR2HwaN6X87m8A2DYFW61kPWo/s320/DSC02745.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;">This picture doesn't really do the shirt justice. It is super cute in person. Oh, and please excuse my ghostly skin!</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span>Shirt: New York & Company<br />Necklace: Forever 21<br />Jeans: Silver from The Buckle<br /></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-86868071568985492692010-05-12T09:09:00.000-07:002010-05-12T09:09:00.352-07:00Major Sale Alert!<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">So it has turned into bargain week without me knowing or planning it. I happened to come across another great sale Monday night that I wanted to let you all know about. I decided to stop at Old Navy quick on my way home from work. I saw the commercial on TV advertising their dresses on sale for $15 so I wanted to check them out. I didn't end up buying any of the $15 dresses BUT all the clearance items were an additional 50% off! I didn't go crazy but I came home with 3 pieces that I will get a lot of use out of.</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470185816546863698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP5dk7mJppyqYYYFFAcNQCia_3R58xpzGz1dHzWxEq2X1uP3J8Fgu-F4Xc5h0_tV9ArGZGzlAeddIwhKanXDxzBANADAHxJRuj1d_2hB7XsC-vuEzD0UZswwo1eCdtIa8_A6xxDqYDH0Y/s320/DSC02749.JPG" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Long Pink Dress $8</span><br /></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Green Tank Top $4</span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Pink Sports Bra $3.50</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Have any of you come across any big sales lately? Let me know... I love a bargain!</span></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-50604434019013239832010-05-10T09:17:00.000-07:002010-05-10T09:17:01.083-07:00A Good Day of Shopping<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">My Mom and I hit the mall on Saturday and came across a big sale at New York & Company. Everything in the store was 50% off...yes I said EVERYTHING! Here is what I came home with....</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469449708410645378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqk7bBiIpYxubOURF1ATb0Nny-XTAIm84aH3XiGrvPWvuthh-LOyJhVQSJLuDZ4p4maB2UVnYboDLX9bfewTEXgTmHv_dRM7qyDn-d-6fuouSIktx5Rbj3ojfp07QxgEBZAzWTvNNuOJ8/s320/DSC02723.JPG" /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469449044204504418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_bU1oLZouptLBhHAeDw4IJd3DuuWCmiPMAkqYJQKnwLCADu2H2hd2BlavetO2sxCZsfZIPl-91lydVS55H9zvAbPxcWiqlRVdJ1UpcHefrDt02V1BgyFt_iDd2auW3CleX29n66Wb0EU/s320/DSC02726.JPG" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">The detail on the sleeves - love it!</span></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469448707677465714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIXFeeO_M8H8HKQgfvlNUq7-6-4cdflj3tHQpdeA4ihEPfFtIQPpzcsE7Sdh1E8yPou1ZyLdchu8VGIdKcQoYpyfJ2OrLFXz5cHoJOtBgoG0zjQOo8W6cnYgWEaOBTMtVZWGBIKSQ9zMk/s320/DSC02729.JPG" /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469448502855687202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuanmNKQMH6EnlqGafYqQghYoOEQ1k7YvEii58pwmMD6lP5XHB5VdEK9nMgXTTTWI8_MkPlZgbeV4Dh1YPtkSijJg8XPKwu4datw0hYBYZp3TRYe4IjTqU66zMWWkQdvD-xY6uS6LMPo/s320/DSC02732.JPG" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">This shirt can be worn with jeans or dress pants - so pretty!</span></p><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469447769135196786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9u2P6JCi6pNOubuktO05YB_ZAt25CaiFcT0BPD5dT581mSEflv4MUCshpTMo7hniyTAT5kzId6rsBHex4lyRoTzz10xqkn9vLOo_EPtZxodQ0HaWt7zjOpgVRXQp2g0tv8y7u2qfzWzw/s320/DSC02734.JPG" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">What can I say... I love black!</span></p><span style="font-family:Arial;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469447389897240306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUG-ZzDwxWIrQp8ebefp_lcU3Hjv7IRuVcApCMnMDRg4L8Sfj0jQavSrag0-R-zDA79mA5pr3uvo6nqXUTlao4dZcP0UrCUMym2qW_laeXJyTcX_oVWmOq6KeLn004842-BrgMGDw4DPw/s320/DSC02737.JPG" /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The necklace and ring I got - I can't wait to wear the necklace! Did any of you find any good bargins this weekend?<br /></span>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-41183731962437597292010-05-07T09:00:00.000-07:002010-05-07T09:00:01.773-07:00Fashion Friday: Stripes<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicoYw2OGs2lQZofVL5YRVkMpkQRQ3Ibkdy2qyqO80d3cUESFLofWzUSltDE6SCPP7GwxLMIkB_iIRrApe4jYE8DIeMK9UlQGCn9ba1K56q0OxtsLsACaYUXa8MEtgIBcoj0lzigB6AiQ4/s1600/DSC02714.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468276442189018146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicoYw2OGs2lQZofVL5YRVkMpkQRQ3Ibkdy2qyqO80d3cUESFLofWzUSltDE6SCPP7GwxLMIkB_iIRrApe4jYE8DIeMK9UlQGCn9ba1K56q0OxtsLsACaYUXa8MEtgIBcoj0lzigB6AiQ4/s320/DSC02714.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-family:arial;">White Cardigan: Target</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Shirt: Kohls</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Jeans: The Buckle</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Shoes: Cynthia Vincent for Target</span><br /></div><div align="center"> </div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-23342621038569862312010-05-05T19:15:00.000-07:002010-05-05T19:25:08.532-07:00Happy Cinco de Mayo!<span style="font-family:arial;">I thought I would share our delicious supper with you. Lee made fajitas and piƱa coladas that we had with homemade guacamole and the best salsa from our favorite Mexican restaurant. We used the salsa dish we bought in Mexico on our honeymoon :) YUM!!</span><br /><br /><div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467976969958322034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1R3t4namJsdX2cFJBvvncWNOAZ8SndtE7kRj4KHNYvY5VUN4jgL_x0KDqErFhEiS9qpy6FPzM-2wPe6Jdwi8FL3PQjwKdA-N4i7Sv6Sj4cCwu2lAgA-7UfeHmw2zczLauFeS4BL8ASE/s320/DSC02718.JPG" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467976395596686322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfRtUB002kUs33mFDA23Bgzm4lfvHBB-1Q9RqwMdFu6uV_cuqX3mRBL6ZMbGUTauA8v-jAx2OhD1MMnpSD3o9wk79qqbxnFMMJc29b6UIE21G2cRN8690_VpvYd_zFcMl_YPopgz6W_hw/s320/DSC02721.JPG" /><span style="font-family:arial;">How did you guys celebrate Cinco de Mayo?</span></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-48114077737357102302010-05-03T09:26:00.000-07:002010-05-03T09:26:00.837-07:00How I Spent My Saturday<span style="font-family:arial;">We started the morning out at the opening day of the Farmer's Market... </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466839761333792530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPEv_jnfnmec5hURA-9AMVPtD-0pokRWGAVN5pIgTwe9QhKInkAJyaDRAFb4jVhqFz-eC3_g_ylQudZ4hkHrvsZd34FENpIt-k6fJ_pRSjFdg3pmXGXYSnXoebGeZ-xSC4AgrCRj6H9xM/s320/DSC02697.JPG" /><br />while we were there we had breakfast...<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466837787403022210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ea2Ol8z92js2_ru9IJNIXu_HZ2OdVdzYxyaHhlbK76vxxv57WIY5NHZ_kusA0TQNGHLjlriCII0rCBXtysuX9bpapsd-wPEMBAKhpZKwpUKbL7Q7lQT2ohuQVU90xFm_3-UJ8qBJ0k0/s320/DSC02695.JPG" /><br />and tasted a little of this...</span></div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466837437472916242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIBoWb3efpCUg7InA3EGTttqjiQEidpCeS5cznoXQ0tJxEOuztXsTwNAl9m2OkjkzGI0nFOvBhlVMznxr27ycnjZZmUHEtupl8A3jJR089huLevZoL6sfVaQO61bd_7w1BKgeiHv1M9fU/s320/DSC02699.JPG" /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">we came home with a chive plant, coffee beans and a bottle of wine from a local winery. Here in Iowa there aren't any fresh veggies yet but we are looking forward to when they arrive at the market!</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Then we picked up a few things at this sale. </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></div></span><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 303px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 252px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466835974235005266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-HxqtQGVx1WXz1zARCo2zsHqGNUfQSA-L6MdAay-Ea3bRpnF4ukdpIJoZ1G4w2zpLSOMp2hOVGmoh9Qkh7INyyLus1F69gTu4ouD0reb66IrJ2YUItF5uJCpja5Knsuu0bPVNLcJ6adE/s320/Old+Navy+Sale.png" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">Image from Google</span><br /><br /><p align="left">We headed out to a nearby lake for a picnic lunch.</p><span style="font-family:arial;"><p align="left"></span><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466835291701206610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_V3iRi9zLIOTlqgWYJH0a7DAh8C-D095Qp3jpz2gXyMOHbbDXchsLy0kzexWBfC57KwsnPOQy5JfpwRKELR2egMNcIeZF0xmBxC8yZq4z5TumvYfLhz9vKTQQiBUbOjr2iuz1mBqmZJA/s320/DSC02701.JPG" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466834967642907682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5YiuOvTWwC11aEnwhM3TYcFOVz4U1a3DyzAsXTSSKg8A7aWPAFb_-gygMu5dYVhOYhv64Bk_yRW6tmUinj0Ami9wsKKxfHaidqdIIaR3CPOVM6zDess19Q_vwqP1HfQ1t_3CsxG6bwIg/s320/DSC02711.JPG" /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466834710337680290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMMnlNsVBrY0D40yxr4oN6hg0Rgnhrov6hKkpnRk65Y2RpquanW3h4_z9jQgUic39bumSHsj7Qnq-QxbcHgQe8XyCQ0B23TWYuvxaszxAyWvk9iLxN0Y2BcecbtsY-FuWs4CBLNUFON4/s320/DSC02709.JPG" /><br />The rest of the afternoon was spent running some errands and then we ate here with Lee's parents to celebrate his Mom's birthday. (Totally forgot to have our picture taken while we were there!) </span></p><span style="font-family:arial;"><div align="left"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 169px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466834110264411762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRDnMJIgnmZXjokQNnd7QV7xDUTMdJd3Q7qrUuiD-FGQnv0XrkmzBUn-juLWv8wh-_9-5RG1gV9LTbEhB7716lphSnwKCerFqohlPyiTMzxTzo4Bi2ySTxmSByQ2pzgJ3z2dIIs6Rrbo/s320/Texas+Roadhouse+Logo.jpg" /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Image from Google</span></div><br /><div align="left">We had a fun weekend! What did you guys do?</span></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-32271893729299390672010-04-30T16:29:00.000-07:002010-04-30T16:39:52.784-07:00Fashion Friday: Cynthia Vincent for Target<span style="font-family:arial;">I am in love......</span> <div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466078459029952418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkyo5ZBXJycp4MA84RRJ8T98OEQYXW3SEAaDnPd4pPbvqnJXgHXkWis6tzF5pR9mGbnNZyW1VcpuG83ouvDmUxNbVUSd192MGwttqdm31cnGCpOsvAcf9SMpEFKrUDCwG3qOL0tJPkyOQ/s320/DSC02690.JPG" /></div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466078645957659522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimySemM5hHCagxdE32flcpv2QMLxibkJ_WHb19832BIhEGkTqWkRXd1Lv8pQ3-aGwFhuDwZxMkqx5LHutueZloAGLYdnc5bJNhdJqI-ohzUcTd4OFQwghDVJpI5ANSEIi68XG0NBLO9z8/s320/DSC02692.JPG" /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466078241242432162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKa8KKw6zKEq70k6g0hJ47GBnhr28BLr1EfoM11jibdcxpueXUhBGZzez9L_UGFlAwRvLLfuVTqCMhMtwkwIRoE3LUCLFhTXsOyX0hjpYUhBvA-8oZ2pdyfVFfLF9kXwy92FHPJU0lsjs/s320/DSC02677.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466077806794605138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Q7JAeXPOlgroaqewYXtob3zuDTGPG82_A1ve-z-hmnTmPQ-r5qcQ8INVU-5pZvi6qCC_gWF0as5uX1bPVw_-1QclfTzhsQYYpoQ0Lutza0kpqgMdLgxeOSGWJFWmKbSoi75Rie_QSnI/s320/DSC02680.JPG" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I have had my Cynthia Vincent for Target shoes for a week now and I love everything about them!</span></div></div></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-90015639378849722132010-04-28T09:04:00.000-07:002010-05-03T18:23:09.686-07:00Before and After: Deck Chairs<span style="font-family:arial;">Do you remember these<span style="color:#999999;"> </span><a href="http://thecodyhouse.blogspot.com/2010/04/trash.html"><span style="color:#999999;">chairs</span></a> I found on the curb?</span> <div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464992047949334834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRNnLaQUplyYgX6l9pI6ofRwKIqPTttpG98h2bBuqOrAg21905kOV_9hxEvnxm9EQ-PSK7ChPAS6PwOPeWhJu7E3IOUofFvMGW2mFwsnY6x0ofLS4U9oKSkrpY4joM768wCCDMAzb40w/s320/DSC02620.JPG" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Well after a few coats of spray paint (the kind made for plastic), here is what they look like now....</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464991643401874818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSwCLDCe82NhubIAmJTkHNVxpIQEoCijMeY9M0ykrBNd9xcnXAEUQ_josXhS6-6qEJRG8PLvhPmR0sh24KffjQTRRlP51EYq1zMruqJjxp_J4RfgLLH2QuRoy0g9NjLTMDhv77_mmo7Z4/s320/DSC02668.JPG" /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Stay tuned for the rest of the deck makeover! </span><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">P.S. The table was $7 at Target...it got a few coats of spray paint too!</span></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-19159740845761236342010-04-26T10:00:00.000-07:002010-04-26T10:00:03.042-07:00Easy Updates: Jewelry<span style="font-family:arial;">I picked up this dessert stand for only $2.50 when I was at Goodwill on Saturday with my Mom. However, I don't plan to use it for desserts. Here is what I did with it.....</span><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464248962532451554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jkiV-DnUaRW8ng-8oBLB1ZyhUJO1lwkTmp9TRd_tgBZC2-gnOI2LJ5x_AMMK8BeT-dnaBvqpnGO8_MHW6do442KQtOUTk-K-wCY-IVuJbPTjGHI4WPbmIsREyMonOvvorGsy_44MbO0/s320/DSC02663.JPG" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I need a place to put the bracelets and necklaces that I wear often. I think it looks pretty and will work great. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464248585993220562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdnw1Wm8rJQzIHygdeE9IlC1ZBMsLsLhJs5f5JVhGAWQi52KO0FZDwNE1l5IIZ8n87fzbLiUWZ05Kg_K9ADIMvdnLkX5b-mCwzEj07OTq-fSs9GOHXts97-ssWElcP3Bu9IFSwpxRo9L0/s320/DSC02664.JPG" /><span style="font-family:arial;">Did you guys find any new treasures or good deals this weekend?</span>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-70247164035600263122010-04-22T14:12:00.000-07:002010-05-05T19:25:55.378-07:00Earth Day<div align="center"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;color:#33cc00;">Happy Earth Day!!</span></div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">It was one of my New Year's resolutions to continue on the "green" path and try to make our home even more eco friendly. Last year we made some easy swaps such as buying eco friendly dishwasher soap, buying recycled aluminum foil, shopping for all our produce at the farmer's market during the warmer months and using reusable shopping bags. Here is what we have added to our list so far this year...</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>1.</strong> Planting a "mini garden" using plants that came in plantable containers - look for an upcoming post on this!</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>2.</strong> Switching to a microfiber cloth for dusting - love it!</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>3</strong>. Making my own cleaners - I recently made my first cleaner and hope to try some others - again, look for an upcoming post on this!</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Here are 3 things I plan to start doing soon...</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>1.</strong> Recycling - growing up my family has always recycled. This has been something that has been hard to do since I went to college and moved to an apartment in the city. The city I live in has curbside recycling but since we live in an apartment it doesn't apply to us. We also don't have much room to store recyclables in our apartment. However, on a recent trip to Target I noticed they now offer recycling. I figure we usually go to Target pretty often so when we do we can grab our stuff to recycle and go.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>2.</strong> I need to figure out a new eco friendly solution to dryer sheets. Any suggestions that work for you?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>3.</strong> I would like to switch over to soy candles. I have heard such good things about them.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Do you guys have any Earth Day inspired goals? Do you have any dryer sheet suggestions for me to try? What are your favorite Green products?</span>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-41735481370377241752010-04-21T10:00:00.000-07:002010-04-21T10:00:01.740-07:00Spring Table<span style="font-family:arial;">I wanted to share my Spring table with you today......</span> <div><div><div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462397836857083682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK3W_vZJebABiPCgka6QVhQrUwVOHE_kXuCbZ5XXgXtu4uaVSlyqIpU_c7y0H-z6Zo1IvOqiv1E4_7qLRFoRDczKD7zsejkFAJ_ttqREqiooFKazxG-UlGb97L6xfUGVJqDqdXtoidX4g/s320/DSC02578.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462397312674641682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMAZxU8mHTHa6NIHlmAo9jpbizIb1E1P_xH8lvE-3xlhfwSl6IwUD57_Jin6SH0N9M7d6CDwm8DsX7Q2NuzTkyex2gMkm7B_083lJB2Q26rIvhvE0ABe1mnemZCqwyBJeUgRDEz4GKnmM/s320/100_0930.JPG" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">It started with a light blue tablecloth/bed sheet (use what you have!). I found these woven chargers on clearance at Wal-Mart a couple months ago. They were only $1.50 each! The blue plates and cups were another clearance find at Target. The white plates are our everyday dishware. I wanted to keep things simple with the woven chargers. </span></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462397085691813810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpLBHD9HlchsrdGegGL2ZB1bpUCt_z8pFx-H7CEM0BBz4pp0X79ubGMgN-gbe1hBDSajmu0-BIfJuLpC04wUPGwDvsGadeiwJDwSU-wrWJGkgY8Xe-zhURVcJuct1RK8Lb22hZF_37jmg/s320/DSC02565.JPG" /> <span style="font-family:arial;">I found this lantern on clearance at TJ Maxx for $10. It is a pretty big lantern and very Pottery Barn looking so I was pretty excited. I used that as the centerpiece and added some candles and a starfish that I already had. Nothing says Spring like fresh flowers so I added those too.</span><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462396693016158066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSV0R2ncUeciic0mTMmOHBOXy49TNbdao8aFKaC38nASrH6MY17O2G7qIc008p74MqZX0NWtBOVPMDUgeCvN3-wc1WMa2L3JCQJNpre9nJ5EgO7vEiurlhqqpDImmHKU0-V5WiXpgJRhA/s320/100_0938.JPG" /><span style="font-family:arial;">What do you think? Have any of you done a Spring table or have you used any unusual things (like a bed sheet) when setting the table?</span></div></div></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-16208953255251607322010-04-19T10:00:00.000-07:002010-04-19T10:00:03.387-07:00Spring Blooms<span style="font-family:arial;">This past week we had our first blooms of the spring. We bought 2 tulip plants at Lowes for $0.98 each. It has been nice to have some flowers out on the deck. Lee and I have been really enjoying our nightly walks because everything is starting to bloom and it looks so pretty outside right now. Here are a few pictures of our pretty tulips.</span><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461639634318490082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJCjUoFf2ej6NYdP2pAUD76-3FuUj_WZnjBi19N62AhN_vrI6KVMTvW8GjtylrTggVhnqWOd6wg2os9F9LrA-3gUh-D84IjRJSk1tflwjxH0CkYTWzBRvbqG8LQ7FiylMQ4zQU1-iTH7c/s320/DSC02602.JPG" /> <div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461639235814793794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO7zN8coMMNMAlPwDxLw_GBjeIzwAMoM7nL5hi-rF9iAO2wcUWF7voZRi8DbJeZhqykodYk1-BE4iyuMyO_GVfPszhJsc7TVfqgf0fnCCHFT4RMMBE8q7Z83fVZC5wcriEJz8LQ88FCUU/s320/DSC02586.JPG" /></div></div><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461640377020247650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUhL4CerC9bSrprBnISD3PGQ82geKEljVcV7cqHETr6uat_3fK87DG3SzAphETXchW6k3agNexHUq5Vh_DSENSTnPA99AEqbfhs3ItpbEBi5N-UCKZqHLJQHi-fuz8NF6gU_bvjAu8E4/s320/DSC02585.JPG" /></p>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-51812423498396722322010-04-14T10:08:00.000-07:002010-04-14T10:08:00.203-07:00Spring Dollar Spot<span style="font-family:arial;">I wanted to show you a few cute garden themed items that Target has on their Dollar Spot. I have a few of the items and used them in my Spring decorating. </span><br /><div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">These small pails and watering can are perfect to hold plants or flowers.</span></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459059448918508786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioJc_RxiISwhrJGhe4JZg-_YfcvclKoarzX56fx2NaVEfCmOSUtf3mg9aAqkhDuIIsbtMgglcWKX0UhUhCJVTIgut6v7iSIrx6x_cN69yGKFvZtfUQBDJKyvoROp_8E2mir-93RJm0mjk/s320/DSC02493.JPG" /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I think these small candle holders are super cute. I may need to go pick up a few more. This lantern would be a perfect way to add a little Spring/Summer touch to your home.</span></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459058787749174498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0sEHC1zh3ExW83gLGdixBPOE7yd47wtChER3tXWBHqQTSj14rrHKAQpSKxeDhIn82igdGcpr0XdBgjxWY3-diETxHFbHQAnTNYaszp6V56msQILp4OreD65MwOevwd7GOQNZvvfzxMUc/s320/DSC02497.JPG" /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">If I would let him, my hubby would have our deck full of potted veggie plants. We may have to try a few of these grow-in-a-bag plants.</span></div><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459058146526606818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn7SxfGhMvhPX_g_HJLz2iLEb453Zh5KEfgEiTXgTtNLPSMWsQpen2Z5H8Z6Pkp58LoZ-n63i3RkaJqMMNL-goAt9baVJoxklIzX2pog2Izrh5TdBi-W_l1WzfnwXjYhpX9VwU5ALhhlI/s320/DSC02495.JPG" /> <span style="font-family:arial;">Have any of you picked up any of these items and used them to decorate? What are the ways you add a little Spring to your home?</span></p></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6919474375996815167.post-2333192937463749792010-04-12T10:00:00.000-07:002010-04-12T10:00:03.230-07:00Spring Flowers<span style="font-family:arial;">I love having fresh flowers in the house! They really brighten things up and make me happy. While we were grocery shopping, I decided to splurge a little on the buy one Alstroemeria bouquet for $10 get one free special. I split the flowers up into three smaller bouquets. They are so pretty!</span> <div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459012180658065906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgenCmeeopTZFAvhQTXGlW-QwIa-YsdRB3Wg6vEhwJ9iIhwrPyxxcwKJmakIXGN8KqJzmvthRKi6SHGl9qNTBl1F2XektW56GmODonjYa85P2VGqf3anDBgpUs_Uz1Rz5uStJMEvU6cMFI/s320/DSC02554.JPG" /><br /><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459011690304079394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_avNVHozc79gHVU15SDHQDjqQBnO_HIcmPHN-TCd9du9WOO9xaiPN0eCDTzAvEeEamX4qMN_8UPsmDlppEjPV1XVPpuNUkZcPECsGISkPtWBFbLmQQFNJzp3oaefc6sO5a02M_HIqKXk/s320/DSC02539.JPG" /> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459012886449041730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc24Fceui3kW1NVstBwpjd8sVbXHHBNsZ9eui_u_582bKcw054GmVcigTzQ9aCWVGXG3jUlfFUBq6YR85J7t2EPGo86n9XjRmsIoLUfR0koJlteMl_zMgAqqGo-j4ZafNW7ZQPL2_i9Gg/s320/DSC02555.JPG" /></div><div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459011283867787058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiltLH-PC7zm5bCWD_b8oQ0yam90iEqOipvi5bYdLDjiI8qrji3q44OtcwWiWfYEpYzmHnM-cqkyG8IFnlhcJweN7-OpPSRlJYvBMobe35213wlQ8EmWieLLszKIzKl-Xvh8Voo8L4kedQ/s320/DSC02551.JPG" /></div></div></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861428468193768385noreply@blogger.com1