Weekend Distractions No. 10

In keeping with some of my ramblings, I will stick with my weekend distractions every weekend. I usually just do them on Saturdays. Before I go there, Pinterest why? Why do I follow people whose posts I want to see when all I get are “Picked for…”? I want to see the people I follow,ContinueContinue reading “Weekend Distractions No. 10”

Babbling about Balloons

When I took this picture two years ago, I realized I needed a much bigger lens. Can’t afford one now, so still haven’t gotten it. THE Balloon Fiesta started today. Albuquerque International. The world’s largest hot air ballooning event. You know the one that is in lovely, little ole New Mexico. Which is one ofContinueContinue reading “Babbling about Balloons”

31 Days of Talking to Myself| The Intro

Do you ever walk around having full conversations with yourself? Maybe that’s not really normal but I don’t really have a lot of people I talk to about just anything. I also work alone all day. And my family doesn’t listen to me. So I have very intelligent conversations with myself. I really wanted toContinueContinue reading “31 Days of Talking to Myself| The Intro”

Weekend Distractions No. 9

I joined a furniture group on Facebook. Someone asked the other day what is everyone’s go to paint. Not a lot of people have answered but the majority have said Dixie Belle. There are no retailers in New Mexico. I think I might have to try it out, and if I like it, become aContinueContinue reading “Weekend Distractions No. 9”

Renovating 407: Master Bedroom

Before:   The carpet wasn’t as clean as it looked when I put an offer on the house. Or the walls for that matter. As I said before, the 70s had to go. I knew I wasn’t going to live with this golden harvest carpet forever, but it came up a lot sooner than wasContinueContinue reading “Renovating 407: Master Bedroom”

Weekend Distractions No. 8

I love looking at color palettes. I really love Design Seeds. Can spend hours looking at these color combinations, looking for inspiration. You can choose by color, by collection… Design Seeds In Color Palettes you can search by warm, cool, pastel or contrasting palettes… Color Palettes Gold on the Ceiling gave color inspiration on aContinueContinue reading “Weekend Distractions No. 8”

Weekend Distractions No. 7

My niece asked me yesterday if I would make the cupcakes for her birthday party. She made 60 invitations. I guess we are good with 60 cupcakes even though parents usually stay, since not everyone will probably come. Luckily I found the best vanilla cupcake and vanilla buttercream from Cookies and Cups a few yearsContinueContinue reading “Weekend Distractions No. 7”