my evening.

As you can see *from a couple posts ago* I haven't been feeling well today. I have been getting headaches more frequently and it is driving me nuts. I also am kind of a baby...I hate not feeling good.

I was going to help my sister with her shop tonight, but I just needed to come home. That actually seemed like the best medicine. I still feel a little punky, but much better.
I decided to make a list.
Since Craig is going to be gone, I decided I needed to come up with things to occupy myself and that I'd get excited about accomplishing while he is gone.
A lot of it will cost money, but hopefully I can be creative (or put my Ikea gift card to good use).

My List...
1. Clean & Organize; recycling closet, pantry, dvds, cds
2. Find storage for said dvds & cds
3. Find something to store Craig's memories in (Football awards, clippings...those awesome buttons that the Booster Clubs make)
4. PAINT...lamp by door, the table the lamp is on, 2nd bedroom, our bedroom & a couple walls in the living room (don't really feel like doing the long wall down the hallway).
5. Get a new dresser (ours is busting at the seams)
6. Pick up some more Martha Stewart curtains to finish the office.
7. Curtains for living room, 2nd bedroom and our bedroom.
8. Finish logging pictures.
9. Hang shelf.
10. Pick a photo to print at Costco (12x12 size)
11. Find a small cozy dining table (that I can also craft on)
12. Find a small side table for the printer.
13. Slip cover for couch no. 2.
14. New comforter for 2nd bedroom (and for ours...but I am way more picky about that one).
(the logging pics...no. 1 Craig and the truck, no. 2 my dad rigging (in the 70s), no. 3 will be Craig's dad when he was in his 20s)

I will be busy. I want to get a good amount of this done in the next couple weeks...I want perfection when I put up the Christmas tree.

p.s. if you see anything super cute for my list...let me know...I love your style! :)

thank you kambria!

Today I was the lucky recipient of Kambria's giveaway. She always does such a fantastic job!

a fantastically adorable candy cane, a vintage tray and a flannel baby logger shirt (i die).
i am now even more determined to have a baby boy soon.Thank you Kambria!! You are so thoughtful!

ouch.

I have had a headache since Saturday night. I thought it was self-induced, but now I wonder.

I really do not want to deal with migraines....this is my third sucky headache in a couple months. (my mom and sister get migraines). Ugh.

blue.

I'm sad today. Craig is leaving tomorrow for 3 nights (as he will be nearly every week until around February). I'm kind of pathetic without him and have been easily teary today. I feel bad because I know seeing me sad makes him sad and he is the one that has to stay away from home.
He works so hard and always tries to do the right thing. He rocks it.

Last night we had dinner at his parents...with my parents. and yes, grandchildren came up...I had to pour more wine....today, not feelin' so hot. :)

I hope everyone is having a good weekend...Maybe I will go to the craft store.

i heart shoes.

I went by my sisters shop today and she had boxes of shoes!!!! There were so many hip cute adorable styles that I am simply freaking out! :)

My sister has always had the best taste in fashion than anyone I know. She knows how to put things together and make them look fabulous (without being high maintenance)!!

(pic: my sis)

She is hoping to open the doors of I HEART SHOES on November 15 (next Saturday, in Flinns Block, Downtown Albany, Oregon). I will keep you all posted for the official opening date. Also, in December all the boutiques down there will have a Ladies Night Out night which she will probably make her grand opening.

Here are a couple pairs of the shoes that she currently has in stock....

Some Betsy Johnson (one of my faves!! These pictures do NOT do these shoes justice!) and below Betsyville.

and for those comfy days (like everyday for me) some Rocketdog...

i am really excited for Christmas! :)

i die.

Glam has new foxy necklaces in...they're bananas! I want the first one...I may just have to make it mine.
Glam is located in Flinn's Block in DT Albany. Fun store......next to.....soon to open......I HEART SHOES!!!

donna.

i adore donna downey. her art and her funky fun attitude. everytime i visit her blog i am inspired. her color choices, font (which i am a big freak for) and use of found materials get me in the art making mood....

here are a couple of her pieces...

check out her blog!