Spectacular September Giveaway with The NY Melrose Family

I Mustache you a question...how would you like to win 2 dozen of these handsome fellas??

Head on over to The NY Melrose Family blog and enter the

Spectacular September Giveaway!!

Lots of other fun prizes as well, hurry over and check them out!

Sunday Score

I know it's not Sunday...just a day late but here's my Sunday score that I picked up from The Boys and Girls Club for only $2.99 Isn't she pretty? I was going to spray paint her orange but once I put her up on my little shelf, I just loved how she pops off the black. So for now, I'm going to leave her alone. I actually carried her around in the same store about 2 weeks ago but had to put her down in haste. I couldn't wait in line since my eyes started watering so bad, I could barely see...oh well, thought it wasn't meant to be till I went back and saw her waiting there for me! 

Don't you wish some of these pieces could talk?

Oh the stories she seems to have locked inside those pure white eyes.

September Sponsor Giveaway with A Night Owl Blog

Welcome to the A Night Owl September Sponsor Giveaway!

Today the sponsors and friends of A Night Owl are joining up to bring you a fabulous Diamond Candle! These candles are Earth friendly, all natural soy candles made in the USA! Not only do they smell fantastic, but each candle has a ring inside worth $10 to $5,000! So what are you waiting for? Enter today via the Rafflecopter form below!

Open in the USA and Canada.

Ends at 11:59pm EST on September 30th, 2012.

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Snail Mail

I know I've blogged about two of these goodies BUT I just LOVE snail mail and all three of these lovelies came all on the same day, it was truly like Christmas!

Thank you ladies again for the wonderful treats!

Do you like getting snail mail?...I used to have a plethora of pen pals but it seems like nowadays people don't take the time to sit and write a personal note. It is quicker to text, phone or email BUT don't let this beautiful tradition die out. Hand written notes are simply sweet and straight from the heart. I'm a sucker for a good long letter.

What are your favorite ways of communicating?

Whatza Happenin' @LeroyLime

My studio/craft room has been pumping...tunes blaring, paper cutting, embossing flying (literally - one of my friends accidentally dumped an entire container on the floor, gah!) glue gluing, twine tying...you get the picture. Picture me a mad Tasmanian devil, minus the devil part unless I haven't had my coffee yet! If you don't follow me on Instagram, well, you SHOULD! :) Here are some pics to wet your crafty noodles!

 picking up fun jars to hold my twine, I think I've found my favorite!

 baby elephant stampede, watch out

a girl needs to have some ROCKIN' supplies

 Preggo card for my BFF, who's expecting her 1st, so excited!

 Mint and Tangerine personalized baby banner for a client

and a matching congrats banner for the Mom 2 Be

and if you'd like to see the real deal, head on over to Etsy and check out the shop @LeroyLime

50 Shades of...Stupid

I stumbled across this link up in the wee hours of the morning and was giggling at my computer, oh my WORD is this pretty lady F U N N Y!! 

Isn't it odd when you are asked a question about yourself, your mind goes blank? Maybe it's just me...Mom-brain-syndrome. If I was asked a question about my kids, now that's an easy one. They can make me laugh literally two seconds after I've just scolded them. Now, I sat for a bit and tried to think of something great, like having my skirt stuck in my underpants as I waltzed through Target but no, that wasn't me. I even asked my hubby for some help in this matter and he said I make him laugh so much it's just NORMAL, haha!

So without further ado, here's what came to mind...

When I was about 3 and I remember this clearly...not really doing it as much as my Mothers shocked face when she saw me but my parent had one of those self-inking address stamps and one night, I snuck downstairs into the office, unzipped my red footed pjs and started stamping it ALL over my body. Maybe I thought it was magic, either way, I was covered with black ink and their name and address, guess I figured I wouldn't get lost if I was dropped off somewhere!

I always give myself a good laugh when I realize that yes, indeed my lady-wear has been inside out the ENTIRE day!

and YES, I have on numerous occasions pushed the button on our Nespresso machine only to have hot water come out and it takes me a bit to realize I forgot to put a new pod in, DUH...need more coffee?!!

Last week I woke up with my night shirt on backwards, yup, got dressed in the dark

Hope I at least could put a smile on your face this morning!! I think I'm in need of another cuppa joe!

If you have a funny story to share or just want a good laugh, head on over to link up at
The Funny Thing of it is

YAY

One word can sum it all up and this card not only made me grin from ear to ear but had a GLORIOUS Starbuck gift card inside from the lovely Beth who blogs over at 

Arrow In The Eye

I was lucky enough to win her fabbo giveaway, thank you Beth!!

Snazzy Icons

I have to give a HUGE shout out to Carrie. She blogs over at Carrie Loves and I found her beautiful, simple and FREE (might I add) social media icons in a plethora of gorgeous colors. 

After nearly going cross eyed and staying up till 1:30, I snazzed up my sidebar with some new icons, aren't they SWEET?!

If you'd like to add some icons to your blog, HERE is the best tutorial that completely spelled-it-out in black and white and uncrossed my weary eyes! Whew!