What I'm loving Wednesday!

It's time for what I'm loving with Jamie!

This Wednesday:

I'm loving that my birthday is this weekend. I still have no idea what I'm doing to celebrate it so any ideas would be appreciated.

I'm loving that I got to meet the Pioneer Woman on Monday night. And Marlboro Man and the kids were there too! It was so worth waiting 4 hours to talk to her and have my book signed. I heart her!!

I'm loving the roses that my husband got me for Valentine's Day and for the lovely meal he made me on Sunday night. I have a very special guy and I am so lucky!!

Sea scallops and marbled potatoes..yum!!

Have a fabulous Wednesday everyone!

DIY Project

I've been meaning to post this for awhile but it's better now than never =).

Jason and I bought an entertainment center almost 2 years ago off of craigslist for pretty cheap and I always had the intention of painting it black but as always - life got in the way. Besides, it didn't look too terribly bad with the whitewashed color it was, so I wasn't motivated to do anything about it immediately.

Well, several weeks ago, I decided to tackle the project. Jason and I went to Home Depot, bought all the supplies, and headed home. I have to give a special thanks to my husband because this project was just as much his as it was mine. He had to take apart all the doors and sand down the entertainment center before I could paint it. And he did it with only mild complaints =). This project took several weekends but I think it turned out awesome.

About to paint the shelves and doors to the entertainment center - I painted these at our old apartment

Painting the top of the entertainment center - at our new apartment!

Also, yes, I am wearing gloves. I learned the hard way with painting the doors that oil based paint doesn't come off easily. Since I didn't like the paint thinner that I had to apply to get rid of it because I don't like chemicals on me, I wore gloves to minimize paint getting on my hands.

*cough, cough* high maintenance cough* cough*

Trying to get down without falling

More painting

Putting on the second coat

All done with the painting and waiting to be put back together again

The pretty door knobs I got from Anthropologie - I heart that place.

THE FINISHED PROJECT !!!

Doesn't it look great??!

What I'm loving Wednesday!

I look forward to this every week. Go join in on the fun with Jamie!

I'm loving that we don't have to work AGAIN today because the school district closed. As if the four days off that we had last week were not enough, we got another one today. I will take today to read books, drink coffee and stay in my pajamas.

I'm loving that I bought this book on Monday night on a random trip to Target. I am looking forward to finishing it before I meet The Pioneer Woman on Monday night!!

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I'm loving that I went to the mall this weekend (after being trapped in the house for four days) and all my favorite stores were having major sales. I bought my first pair of skinny jeans and finally found a sweater dress! I have been looking for a sweater dress for months that didn't make my hips look extremely huge. Score!

I'm loving that Glee is back in my life again. I absolutely love that show because of the music. I think life should be lived that like all the time - breaking out into song and dance - yes, please!

Have a fabulous Wednesday everybody!!

Black Heels...

to Tractor Wheels!

I stopped at Target on my way to a meeting tonight and went to the book section to look around and found this:

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You better believe that I snatched that book up quicker than my dog eats food dropped on the floor. Did I also mention that The Pioneer Woman is coming here next Monday?!?!?! Don't worry, I will be there with my wonderful book and a camera to go and see her because that's what BFF's do - they support each other =). I love her more than my luggage I tell ya.

Now if you will excuse me I am going to go bury myself in this book so I can finish before next week.

Let it Snow

Oh the weather outside is frightful

But the fire is so delightful

And since we've no place to go

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!!

Five to six inches baby!! Yes!!!

What I'm loving Wednesday!

It's time again for What I'm loving via Jamie! Go join in on the fun!

I'm loving again this cold weather. These past 2 days I have been snuggling under blankets with my dog and my husband and I'm loving it. Although I may go insane if I can't leave soon - ha!

I'm loving that I have had the past two days off from work because the roads have been terrible and the school district has closed. I also love that my boss is allowing a work from home day so I don't have to use up all my vacation time.

I'm loving that we got to use our fireplace for the very first time last night. I think we are going to be spoiled by this and will need one now in the next place we live in whenever that may be.

Isn't it so pretty??

I'm loving these 2 shirts and need them to come into my wardrope ASAP:

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I'm loving that it's finally February which is my birthday month. Any ideas for birthday extravaganzas would be appreciated.

Hope you have a fabulous Wednesday!!

Krissie's Party

Last weekend, I went to a fun shower for one of my great friends, Krissie. Krissie was showered with lots of wonderful gifts (that I'm sure her new husband will enjoy too..hehe) and surrounded by people that love her and are so excited to see her marry a great guy! A majority of us even went out to dinner at On The Border after the party.

Krissie opening her first gift

Krissie getting embarrassed with a game that we played. It was hilarious!

Isn't this such an adorable cake??? It tasted good as well =).

Me and the bride to be! We've known each other for over 10 years! Crazy!!

Crystal, Deborah and me after dinner

I had such a blast hanging out with some great friends and can't wait for Krissie to join the married club! Love her!