Tuesday, July 22, 2008

A Chair for Everyone

I went to Joann's fabric today and all of the cedar adirondack chairs were $29.99!
I love these chairs.
I wanted to create a similiar effect for my own backyard as in the image above. I ended leaving with seven chairs (enough for everyone), three ottomans, and two end tables.
So besides putting everything together (not looking forward to that) I have to decide on a color.
I do love the white yet I am afraid of upkeep. I do like the dark stain as in Potterybarn's Chesapeake Collection yet I don't know if the dark stain is crisp enough for me.

So if anyone checks in let me know what your thoughts are on color choices for these great chairs! Thanks!

Saturday, July 12, 2008







These are plums from our tree. They are almost ready.
Okay, in an attempt to post more about myself and my life I stole this from Cancer Sucks Even With Lilly Pulitzer On Your Side. So here goes:


1. What is in the back seat of your car right now? Four car seats and one booster. A portable potty...yes we are in training! Two strollers. Two beach umbrellas..some toys...and I'm sure a sippy cup or two.


2. When was the last time you threw up? Several weeks ago. Stomach flu.....awful.


3. What's your favorite curse word?

4. Name 3 people who made you smile today? My brother, my cousin Gabrielle and my cousin Jennifer. (We were at a family picnic)


5. What were you doing at 8 am this morning? Sleeping if you can believe it. Actually everyone was asleep which is extremely rare. We have been very busy.


6. What were you doing 30 minutes ago? Putting everyone to bed.


7. What will you be doing 3 hours from now? Sleeping.


8. Have you ever been to a strip club? No.


9. What is the last thing you said aloud? Here is your cookie (to husband) ..no not the toffee ones they are mine.


10. What is the best ice cream flavor? Coffee.


11. What was the last thing you had to drink? Coke


13. What was the last thing you ate? Pizza.


14. Have you bought any new clothing items this week? Yes. I bought some t-shirts, capris, and a skirt.


15. When was the last time you ran? A few years ago.


16. What's the last sporting event you watched? My son's baseball game.


18. Who is the last person you emailed? Second Stride. An equine rescue in Kentucky who are taking our thoroughbreds.


19. Ever go camping? Yes.


20. Do you have a tan? No..I'm a burn and peel kind of girl besides the skin cancer thing.


24. Do you drink your soda from a straw? Only if it's a fountain drink.


25. What did your last IM say? You looked beautiful (to niece about graduation).


26. Are you someone's best friend? Yes.


27. What are you doing tomorrow? Potentially church and out to breakfast. We shall see how it goes.


28. Where is your mom right now? Probably still at our family picnic.


29. Look to your left, what do you see? Living room.


30. What color is your watch? I don't own a watch.


31. What do you think of when you think of Australia ? Nicole Kidman


32. Would you consider plastic surgery? Everyday.


33. What is your birthstone? Pearl.


34. Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru? Drive thru.


35.How many kids do you want? If we knew for 100% sure we would have a boy.. we'd do it. But our record hasn't been great for a boy. My mom is actually one of nine with a boy first and 8 girls. I'm afraid it's genetic so at five... we are done.


36. Do you have a dog? Yes, a little black cockapoo named Violet.


37. Last person you talked to on the phone? My mom.


38. Have you met anyone famous? Yes.


39. Any plans today? Family picnic.


40. How many states have you lived in? Just one, PA.


41. Ever go to college? All the way thru. Officially..M.Ed.


42. Where are you right now? Office.


43. Biggest annoyance in your life right now? House on the market so getting it "show" ready when the realtors call.


44. Last song listened to? Somwthing from Dora the Explorer.


46. Are you allergic to anything?No.


47. Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time? Dansko Professionals.


48. Are you jealous of anyone? No.


50. Is anyone jealous of you? No..


51. What time is it? 10:07pm


52. Do any of your friends have children? Most of them, yes.


53. Do you eat healthy? I try to eat all organic with a few "treats" here and there.


54. What do you usually do during the day? Take care of the brood.



55. Do you hate anyone right now? No.


56. Do you use the word 'hello' daily? Yes.


58. How old will you be turning on your next birthday? 38.


59. Have you ever been to Six Flags? Yes, as a teenager.


60. How did you get one of your scars? chicken pox as a kid.



There you have it. I hope to post more often...its so hard to pull myself away from reading everyone else's blogs! Have a great night.