I was horrified of what I might find at the IKEA sale today.  I knew they had a queen mattress set on sale for only $399 (reg $799).  I had my younger brother come with me in case they were very heavy, plus he has a large truck that would allow me to get them home.  I knew I would need to get there early, but the store does not open until 10 am.  I ( Read more... )

Now I just need to install the lighting and the knobs.  Very pleased with the outcome!


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I was up until almost 4am painting...now I am up again to finish.  That is all.

While I was away this last week, my poor dad was busy building some additional cabinets for my kitchen.  I'll be honest, the extra storage makes me jizz a little.


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There certainly is no place like home.  Chicago was a blast and I can't wait to go back...just never again in the winter.  Ashe and I had a great time touring the city and eating eating eating.  I hope everyone had a very happy new year!  Some more pictures are in my scrapbook, as well as on facebook.


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Ashe and I are headed to Chicago tomorrow to spend almost a full week with Tiff.  Should be a lot of fun and I am in total need of some time off.  I'll be sure to take tons of photos:-)

Have a great and safe week everyone!

Today is my family's annual progressive dinner.  It's pretty much an excuse to just eat all day - as if us southerners need one.

I had some friends over last night for dinner.  The event was part me wanting to try new recipes and part catch up time between old friends.  I made some homemade mac and cheese that actually turned out really really good.  If it did not involve using fancy/expensive cheeses from France, I'd probably make it a lot more often.  I wish I had pictures ( Read more... )

Maybe it's just me, but I hate elections and could think of at least a trillion better ways to spend this kind of money. 

I don't know what I would do without Fridays!  This week was billing at work and it pretty much runs me into the ground every month.  Don't hate, but I am still laying in bed - I even just took a conference call from my bed.  I'm really looking forward to spending Saturday with my friend from Chicago and Sunday with wintersallen .  Adult beverages anyone?

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