More GW Treasures

Other than my tv cabinet, these are the other GW treasures of the week:
Gymoree pink giraffe print pants NEW - for Sofia - 3.99

Old Navy NEW - for Sofia - 3.99

Sketcher shoes NEW - for Sofia $5.99

Gingham poodle (but with a Scottie) skirt for the costume stash - 1.99

Billiabong sock / shoes NEW - for me (you know for those bitter Arizona winters!) - 1.99

Nike Dry Fit hat for running - NEW (somethings I only buy new) - .99

Lage metal tray with lemons - 5.99 (my favorite of the day)

BRAND NEW black leather clogs / heels - 7.99

Nine West open toe heels - 5.99

Now some of you are probably going, EEWWWWWWWW shoes from the GW? Here is my policy:

• minimal to no signs of wear on bottom, no skuffing, no evidence of a foot ever being on the inside (meaning an impression or the color worn from insole)
  
• bring them home and use a clorox wife on inside and outside
  
• let them sit for a day or two and then clorox them again--better safe than sorry

So an overall good day at the Goodwill!

I upgraded...'cause I'm fancy like that

So some of you may remember when I "picked-up" my tv cabinet back in the Fall. Well yesterday, for some reason (hard to believe, I know) I found myself at my local GW (that's Goodwill) and happened to find this little item. So I decided, Whit, you need a new tv cabinet. I liked the shape, the style is more my style and of course the price.....$24.99. Can't beat it for a Broyhill cabinet. So I had to go back today to pick it up, the GW boys loaded it up and I brought it home, got it out of the truck and pushed and pulled it into my family room and cleaned it up. I have to get a little paint to rub on in a few spots, but other than that, I love it!

I'm so fancy upgrading from free to $24.99--oh but wait, I had a 20% of coupon too!

Style Quiz

I saw this quiz over on Etiquettely Correct and thought it was fun! Go ahead and try it here.

The verdict is in—your style is Estate. Estate is an eternal American summer. Sporty. Charming. Breezy yet cultivated. A union of antique inspiration and geometric clarity. Civilization in peaceful coexistence with robust outdoor life. In the main house or the guest cottage, effortless elegance.

Flashback Friday

Not going back too far today, just to May 2008. Great day of swimming fun visiting my family in Alabama.

the result of the 3-day diet.....

down 5.4 pounds since Monday morning!!!! (and no those are not my feet on the scale)

Wordless Wednesday....not really

So a friend at work gave me this diet plan (she got it from her dad who is a doctor). I went online and looked up lots of details about 3 day diets and most of them are cosidered fad diets and you gain all the weight back during your 4 "normal" days. But heck, I am always willing to try a diet. So I am doing it this week, today is day 3. I weighed on Monday morning and have not weighed since, I will weigh tomorrow morning. She weighed after one day and had lost 2 pounds! I will post the results for myself tomorrow.

As far as the diet is concerned, the breakfasts and dinners are fine. I am full, etc. The lunches are not so great. First, I had never tried cottage cheese and was gagging during my lunch yesterday. I could not eat it all. YUCK! I have done really well though. No substituting and no extras. You can have diet soda, which is great, so I have had 1 can each day. Supposedly it is the way all of the foods work together during the 3 days that make you lose the fat. Again, not sure yet, but will let you know tomorrow after I weigh.

Praying for Stellan

Terrific Tervis News - Save 15%

My good friend Elizabeth has generously offered a 15% discount off of Tervis Tumblers - if you order from her! So go on over to Tervis find what you like then send your information to Elizabeth at: Info@theonlineboatingstore.com

You can visit their store here!

So jump online, pick out some new tumblers and take advantage of this great offer!

Tervis Tuesday

I am pretty sure I have metioned that I love Tervis Tumblers before. My good friend Elizabeth introduced me to these cups long ago. Well I love them! If you do not already own them, you simply must go check them out here. You can also find them on eBay. Today I am enjoying this tumbler: The Kentucky Derby version with a Mint Julip--and yes that is a monogrammed coaster sitting on my desk! Of course, you don't need it with these cups because they do not sweat. Anyway, I was on the Tervis website and found these options that I like right now:

School Pictures

I picked up Sofia's Spring school pictures this morning and I was pretty happy with them. Well that is until I saw that they had spelled her name wrong on several of them where they put details and their names on top of the picture to give it a vintage look. I mean really, she has been at the school for 2 years. Can't they spell her name right? Anywho, it was just one pose with several different "finishes". I also love that she has marker on her hand. Perhaps taking the Preschool pictures at 2:30 in the afternoon is not the best idea. Might want to think about getting them first. This is my favorite because it does not have her name on it wrong.

My little Spring Beauty

Yesterday Sofia and I went to dinner and then strolled around a shopping center and went into the Gap. She found a dress (and matching shoes) that she loved so I decided I would get it for her (since I liked it too) and we would use it for Spring / Summer pictures. We took a few at home today and then went to a local park. I think the turned out really well!

Problem solved..for now

So we just got this kitten (Miso) and I knew that something would have to be done about the claws. I did not want to see Sofia getting all scratched up or my furniture being destroyed. So I did some research and found these. We picked some up today at PetSmart and they are great so far. Easy to apply and they certainly work! They are supposed to last 4-6 weeks before a 2nd application. This is much nicer than declawing. About $22 per package. Our store only had clear because I would have SO loved getting colored ones. The colored versions are available online.

Zoo Fun

Pics from our trip to the Zoo today. We really did not spend a lot of time actually looking at the animals. We looked at the flowers, spent time at the big treehouse, the farm and the carosel. It was a beautiful day!

Spring in Arizona

Today was a beautiful Arizona day. The temps were very warm but still nice. Sofia and I went to the Phoenix Zoo and had a great time. I took lots of pics of the flowers because they will soon be gone.

Flashback Friday

Sofia, April 2004, 6 months old

This dress was one of my favorites, pink poodles! Laura, I could have sold that one to you for Alise!

St.Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Thrift Store Finds

Wow, it has been a really long time since I have posted thrift store finds. To be honest, I have not been going as much as I used to. But today I did stop by one of my favorites and I am glad I did. I got a great pair of pictures for Sofia's bedroom and a quilt that will hang on her wall. Her bedroom is red and tan (colors by the owner - I rent) but I love red so it works!

Please ignore the crazy wind chimes hannging from her window (they are only here temporarily and yes, for now the quilt is up with thumb tacks--I need to decide for sure which wall I want it on)!

You all know Sofia is a horse lover so her room is very much shabby chic / country meets stable/horse farm. Red wall, red accents and white furniture

• Saddle and boots pictures, $7.99 each
• Quilt, $5.99

I also bought a Lilly P. dress for Sofia, $3.99 (tags still on it)

Thrifting is fun!

Do we like these?

I saw these sandals and though not my normal style, I really liked them. What do you think? Too beady? Too blingy? This is the only online picture I could find. They are in a local boutique and for some reason I like them.

What do you think?

I had to do it

I may or may not have driven 12 miles (roundtrip) out of my way this morning to have chicken minis for breakfast. Oh and a large diet coke.

Laura's Blogiversary

Hurry on over to Laura's blog! She is a great blogger with a super sweet baby girl and she herself is super funny and my first BBF -- bloggy best friend! I was new to blogging and the 1st person to ever comment (outside of my family) on my blog, was Laura!

She is celebrating her 3rd Blogiversary and has a great give-a-way! Go check her out now!

Wordless Wednesday