You may or may not know this about me but I am a shoe fanatic. I love shoes. Sneakers. Flip-flops. Dressy. Casual. Goofy. Does not matter. I love them all!
However, the “frugal” side of me prevents me from spending a lot of money on shoes. My thinking goes something like this… if I spend A LOT of money on shoes, I’d probably only purchase a couple pairs a year. However, if I bargain shop, then I can easily justify buying lots and lots of pairs in a year!
So, at that, I’ve have always, always, always wanted a pair of these from L.L. B3an:
The only problem is that they cost $74. Out of my price range for shoes. So, my MIL and I did some other shopping at L.L. B3an and we each got a $10 coupon off a future purchase. Soooo…. I suggested to Brian that I could buy those for myself – for just $54 – and they could be one of my Christmas gifts!!!! Aren’t I soooo good to help him out, seeings as how he hates to shop!?!?!?!
So… yesterday, I headed back to L.L. B3an to return what I’d originally purchased (when I got the $10 coupon to begin with – you still with me???) So, of course, the lure of the shoe department was just too much and I was immediately drawn and, guess what!?!?!?! You ready for this??? L.L. B3an was having a sale!!!!!!!
So, I got these:
Also, $74 shoes. ‘Course, by now, you know I didn’t pay $74 for them but are you ready for this???? Are you sitting down???? $17.99! No, your eyes are not deceiving you. I got $74 L.L. B3an shoes for $17.99!!!!! Woohoo!
I left that store yesterday, not only with another brand new pair of L.L. B3an shoes but… I had more money in my wallet when I left than when I went in.
Can you say “woohoo”!?!?!?!?!
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So, I had mentioned previously that hubby was going to start stripping wallpaper in the kitchen, just to do a quickie clean up as our goal is to gut the kitchen and have a major re-do next fall/winter.
Though there were layers and layers of wallpaper (of course), there is far less wall space in the kitchen than the living room/hallway so this was a much quicker project!
As you can see, the previous owners not only liked to layer their wallpaper, but they also liked to add borders… everywhere!
It looks a bit tidier now:
Our kitchen has an island. I always wanted an island in my kitchen! Before:
After:
This is where the Frosty likes to hide/sleep:
That’s a built in breadbox there. I hope I can get another when we remodel!
This shot is looking out the kitchen to the front door:
It was funny when we moved in because we didn’t realize until the first night that the glass in the half moon window is actually reflective glass or something. Apparently its to prevent people from being able to see in. The previous owner was a lawyer. The man across the street is a police officer. I’m not sure if those facts played any role in why a window, high above your front door, would require reflective glass, but…
So, that’s done for now. So, do you think that means I get a dust free house for awhile??? ‘Course not. Hubby’s already moved into the bathroom:
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That about sums up what’s been going on around here. Not much.
Its winter. Its blah. Today its going to rain. A lot. Which means flooded basements (not ours, hopefully!) Strong winds, too. Which means power outages (not ours, hopefully!)
So that’s that. Not much.
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I found this beautiful winter poem and thought it might be a comfort to you.
It was to me and it’s very well written and I hope that you enjoy it too.
” WINTER ”
by Abigail Elizabeth McIntyre
Shit It’s Cold
The End
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Frosty to Shadow: “Dude, everyone knows I can get on top of anything, but how the heck did you get up here????”
“You’re huge and belong on the floor!”
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So, the never ending project of the living room is finally complete! (’cept for maybe a few wall hangings, anyway!) So, here are some before and after shots.
The before photos were taken when we were having the home inspection done:
Here’s the after photo from a similar angle:
Another view:
…and after:
Though the curtains required more work than I had anticipated, I am happy with the results:
(note to self: either the curtains or couch need a little adjusting there!)
I posted earlier that I love, love, love the tables and entertainment stand we got:
These have an antique/worn look to them which will likely prove very beneficial in our house – the cats can scratch them and no one will ever know!
I also love, love, love the lamp I got for the end table:
So, there it is. The fruits of our labor. Its been a long time coming but I am very, very pleased with the end result.
Next up? The kitchen. Be back soon!
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So, I’m sure you’re saying to yourselves “oh, no, here she goes with more cat pictures!” But, no! This one isn’t cats.
My hubby detests shopping. He even tried “…works too busy, I won’t have time to shop…” this year. I try not to be selfish but it would be a cold day in he!! before I would be all okey-dokey with “sorry, but you’re not having a Christmas this year because I’m too busy at work” and that is, basically, what my ears heard that day. Disclosure: I’ve been told by friends that I took that remark far too seriously and they’re baffled how, after 29 years together, I would for a moment believe that he would really do that to me! LOL!
So, Mr. I-hate-shopping-especially-at-Christmas-time took a day off from work to do my shopping. That evening I got, “So, do you want one of your Christmas gifts???” When I got done laughing hysterically at that, he informed me that it was only “sort of” a gift since its for the house. Well, I certainly did not have to be asked a third time!
Is that not just the most precious little Frosty you’ve ever seen?
This shot cracks me up:
He looks to be about 3 feet tall but if you look closely, he’s actually standing on the table, whereas the plant and other snow man are actually on the floor.
So, you’d better watch out, my little precious, you have yourself some darn cute competition hanging out in our house these days!
(Sorry, I couldn’t resist just one!)
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Do you ever go through your electronic photo album and ask yourself “why did I take that picture?” I usually take pictures because I want to create memories or there’s something I want to share with my web-friends (read: you!)
Well, I just stumbled across these and I have NO idea why I took the pictures:
That would be the “great room” addition off the back of the house. This is more of a side shot where you can also see the deck:
And since we’re viewing my “I have no idea why I took this” pictures, here’s the patio that hubby put together which is under that room:
They’re all great spaces. I actually sat in the great room and had my tea the other day because it was so beautiful with the snow falling. The covered patio allows a place to sit outside in the warm weather, even if it is raining!
Yet, I still have no idea why I took those photos.
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Okay, so, Thanksgiving is over and I am now willing to listen to Christmas songs on my car radio. I’m not sure the two local radio stations that decided to start playing Christmas music 24/7 weeks before Thanksgiving even arrived actually noticed that I zipped right past their stations but I did. And it made me feel better.
On Thanksgiving-eve, I allowed myself to listen to those stations again but, I’m sorry – 24 hours of Christmas music 7 days a week?!?!?! I try my hardest (and the older I get, the harder it gets) not to be a scrooge at Christmas (sorry, but family will do that to you) but are there really people out there that can listen to Christmas music 24/7??? For an entire month??? Can you???
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