Monthly Archives: December 2012

A sprinkle of glitter…

11 Tuesday Dec 2012

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Hey Dirt Roaders! I have a question for you:  Are your homes covered in glitter?  I went to a Christmas party the other night and the little piece of glitter that I could see on my face, out of the corner of my eye, was driving me insane!  That said, I love it anyway.  I love a sprinkle of glitter in our home.  It feels so festive.  I also love those “icy” branches that you can buy now days.  Give me some glitter, some flocked trees and a dash or turquoise and I’m good to go!  Woot!

A little glitter in the kitchen.

A little glitter in the kitchen.

 

ahhh....mercury glass. Be still my little junkin' heart.

ahhh….mercury glass. Be still my little junkin’ heart.

 

One of my favs.

One of my favs.

I hope that you have a wonderful day, Dirt Roadies!  Go forth…and sprinkle glitter…like the little elves that you are.  😉

Sig

p.s. Leave me a comment!  It will tickle me pink!

Being good…..for now.

10 Monday Dec 2012

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Happy Monday Friends!  I hope that all is well.  We had a wonderful weekend full of treasured little moments.  I love to be quiet and enjoy those.  They fill my emotional tank up with warm fuzzies.  🙂  BUT…we are talking about being good today.  The reason that I say “for now” is because I know that we are human and we love to party.  I always make good, healthy, choices every day of my life. The Christmas season is tough on us in that area…ain’t so?  😉  The goodies are too good bad to resist.

What are we to do? What is being good?  Even at church yesterday…my Sunday school class had a party.  We had doughnuts and cinnamon rolls and biscuits w/apple butter. ( Our town has this new little doughnut shop that is going to be the death of us all…if we aren’t careful.)  Well…this is the thing,  when we aren’t at parties…we can make good choices.  It’s actually not a hard thing.  Don’t eat a block of Velveeta for lunch if you are going to a party that evening.  (So…I don’t always listen to my own advice, not that I eat a block of Velveeta for lunch…that’s just gross.)  Most of the time though, I try to make good choices about what I eat. If I do that during the holiday season, I don’t wind up with scales that cry out in agony on January 2.

One example of being good. Egg white omelet with roasted red peppers, left-over asparagus, turkey pepperoni and a sprinkle of cheese. YUM!

One example of being good. Egg white omelet with roasted red peppers, left-over asparagus, turkey pepperoni and a sprinkle of cheese. YUM!

I love you, Dirt Roaders. I want you to be around forever!  Let’s all enjoy the season together…in moderation.

Sig

Simple Christmas Decor

08 Saturday Dec 2012

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Hey Friends!  How are you?  I usually don’t post much on the weekend. Today you are getting a bonus.  😉  So…simple things to use as decor for Christmas?  Yes…I have a few of those tricks up my sleeve.  I will share a couple with you today.

I lovity..love…love these clip on, bird ornaments that we got a few years ago.  I think that they were clearanced out for like .29 or something like that.  How fun!  They just add a little festive glam to your ordinary things.  I just used this candle ring on one of those suction cup hangers, on a mirror.  Then I clipped the little bird on.  SA-WEET!

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So….how easy is some frosty garland, yarn balls and big ol’ pinecones in a bowl?  Pretty easy and looks great on our coffee table.

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After so many years of too much stress during the holidays we have decided to make wise choices.  As much as I love decorating it can be overwhelming this time of year.  I have also discovered that I enjoy it so much more when it is simple and clean-looking. Simple Christmas decor is… the new me.

Last night we blocked out a whole evening to drive around with our kids and look at Christmas lights.  We also did a little secret santa delivery…that was so much fun!  Wow…I think that I am getting it… after all these years.  (Wait…that makes me sound old.) 🙂

Have a wonderful weekend, Dirt Roaders!  Don’t forget to stop and smell the garland! 😉

Sig

p.s. I would LOVE to hear you thoughts on this.  Your comments make me HAPPY!

Because I love my readers…

06 Thursday Dec 2012

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Hey friends!  How are you today?  It’s Friday.  You did it.  Good job.

Okay, so…because I love you…my faithful readers, I have made an executive decision.  I loved the turquoise theme that I tried out on you this week but it didn’t seem like a comfortable read.  The font was pretty small and since I am trying to stay frugal with this blog at the moment, and I would need to pay for a different font, I decided to go back with FREE!  I read several other blogs and the ones that I visit the most just have a good “feel” to them.  Ya know?  Yes…I thought that you would understand.

So…while it’s “change it up” week…why not change the header on the blog?  We have had the first one for a few months…now how about a little cloche, mercury glass, “burlap” ribbon and a blue Ball jar?  (We got our turquoise in there after all.)

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I’m sorry if this caused any confusion or irritation.  Well…of course it DID NOT.  I have smart and easy goin’ readers don’t I.  Yes…I do.  Once again…I love my readers.  😉

May you have a wonderful day filled with mahvalous junk, Dirt Road friends.  You guys are the best!

(I would love to hear your comments…let ‘er rip tater chip. 😉 )

Sig

What’s the scoop at the coop?

06 Thursday Dec 2012

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It’s Thursday…..YAY!  Okay…enough of that.  We are going to take a little breather from Christmas decor today.  Let’s check in at the coop and see what it going on.  Sometimes I like to totally change course for a bit…and regroup.  Plus…I don’t want to bore you.  I’m just nice that way.  😉

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I’m thinking that they are thinking that it’s time to eat.

Mr. Henry is running around, trying to look busy.

None of them want to hear the phrase “Winner, winner, chicken dinner.”

They probably talk about how stupid the dogs are.

I can imagine a chicken doing that.

I wonder if one ever says “Pardon me, I have to run inside and lay an egg.”

(Okay…I know that chickens don’t talk…we are just having fun.)  😉

I wonder if one ever says “Henry, do these feathers make me look fat?”

(Henry…don’t answer that!)

 

Have a wonderful day, Dirt Roadies!  May all of your feathers make you look slim and trim. 😉

Sig

Ponderings of a snowman…

05 Wednesday Dec 2012

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If a snowman were to ponder…what would a snowman ponder?

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Would this snowman ponder… how dapper that he looks?

Would he ponder… where to look for a snowlady?

Would he ponder… how kind that it was for my step-mom to make him?

Would he be glad that she gave him to me?

I hope so, because I sure am.

Have a nice day of pondering, Dirt Roaders!

Sig

p.s. I have the most wonderful Wicked Step-Mother in the world.  😉

Whaddaya gonna give for it?

04 Tuesday Dec 2012

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Hey!  It’s Tuesday.

Today…I will share my two dollah find.

My MIL said “You had better get it.”  She knew that I was getting ready to walk away.

I listened to her wisdom.  I’m so glad that I did.

It’s an old, retro, paint by number.

I LOVITY…LOVE…LOVE the detail.

I would love to visit this place.

I’m thinking that it’s sunset, my fav.

I’m thinking that the wife has something good

cookin’.

I’m thinking that the kids are noisy and full of life.

I’m thinking that the husband is glad to be home.

I’m thinking that even though life is crazy, they are happy.

I’m thinking…that I just decribed our home.

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Much love, Dirt Roaders.  Have a wonderful day.

Sig

Lookin’ for red in all the right places…

03 Monday Dec 2012

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Hey Friends! How are you?  I hope that you enjoyed your weekend.  We sure did.  Our Christmas lights are up and at ’em.  Hopefully, one of these evenings I can snap a picture for you.  We haven’t drug a real tree home yet…but it’s on the agenda.  Anyway…are you adding red to your home this time of year?  I have been.  Little touches here and there.  I have also added some turquoise sparkle.  Momma likes!  😉 So…let the red begin!

One of my favorites. Peppermint sticks tied with a green velvet ribbon.

One of my favorites. Peppermint sticks tied with a green velvet ribbon.

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I love this plate with the ribbon candy. There is just something wonderful about it.

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When I got this sugar mold…I had this in mind. I was so excited that it was finally time!

I hope that you have a wonderful Monday, Dirt Road peeps.  Kick up your heels and spread a little red today!

Sig

p.s.  I would love to hear about the going color at your house this year.  Comments welcome!