tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21198434509231208902024-03-19T07:10:20.919-04:00All Things CherishAll Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-53838357625927598222013-08-29T11:01:00.001-04:002013-08-29T11:01:36.903-04:00Long time no talk.Well, well the world must be ending because after a year and a half (I cannot believe it's been that long!) of this blog collecting dust I've gotten the itch to write again. I'm in the process of combining this little blog with the new one, but in the meantime you can find me in my new little cranny <a href="http://agirlaguyandagolden.blogspot.com/">here</a>. I hope to see you there!All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-34773828043796787382012-01-19T11:08:00.001-05:002012-01-19T11:08:01.411-05:00Determined<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/01/19/1213.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/01/19/s_1213.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The current state of our dining room table. Eating is overrated, right?! If you can't tell, I've got a one track mind these days; to finish decorating our home.<br /><br />If you haven't seen the new Golden Days collection at Target go check it out. Lots of aqua, gold and blush pink home goodies.<br />All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-53799142133830885572012-01-17T17:30:00.001-05:002012-01-17T17:31:44.522-05:00Weekend Recap<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We took full advantage of the holiday weekend with a a jam packed schedule full of fun. And I even managed to sleep in until noon on Saturday.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Friday night we met our old, and favorite, neighbors and their babe Luc at Cava for dinner. They’re expecting TWINS in June which we are SO excited about. We noshed on our favorite Greek foods of zucchini fritters, FRIED cheese, tzatziki, lamb chops, scallops risotto and grilled octopus. Yum! Hubs and I are late dinner eaters so we didn’t know what to do with ourselves when we were home by 8. We usually haven’t eaten by then. So we watched Moneyball. I’m not a sports girl but it was a great movie and perfect to watch with your beau. </span><br />
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</span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Saturday we went furniture shopping. Again. But this time we finally found chairs for our living room and got them ordered – success! I can’t wait until they arrive in 4 weeks. We then rushed into DC for the Sixers/Wizards game. Hubs is from Philly and is a diehard sports fan. His cousin’s husband works for the Sixers and was able to get us tickets to the game. Without being completely contradictory to my statement above, can I just say how much fun basketball games are? There’s always a contest, free t-shirts or Chipotle being tossed to fans during the timeouts. SO much better than NFL games. It was an added bonus that the Sixers won and we scored free Chik-fil-a.</span><br />
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</span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sunday afternoon we went with a group of friends to a 1k Wine Walk. It was SO much fun, a must if you’re a wino like me. The walk was a 1k course, complete with a start and finish line, through an indoor mall with 10 wine stations scattered along the way. We even got bibs like it was a real deal race, without the running! The wines varied from local VA wines to wines from South Africa, CA, Italy, etc. We tasted over 20 wines so by the end everyone was a bit crazy. I will most definitely be on the lookout for more wine walks, if you’re in the DC Metro area be on the lookout for this event next year.</span><br />
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</span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Monday night we had friends over for a little impromptu dinner that was planned towards the end of the wine walk, ha! Hubs grilled filet mignon, which was delicious. While dinner was grilling we munched on oysters on the half shell and bacon wrapped scallops. It was such a fun night with good food and friends and it was fun to host our first dinner in our new home. </span><br />
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</span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Did anyone else have a fun-filled weekend?! I’m looking forward to a short work week! </span></div>All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-68973282519613477652012-01-11T12:47:00.001-05:002012-01-11T12:47:00.707-05:00Deal AlertIf you live you in Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church or any other DC neighborhood make sure you check out today's Living Social deal. It's for my favorite wine & cheese store, Arrowine, and this little mouse just bought 3!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/01/11/1446.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/01/11/s_1446.jpg' border='0' width='187' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />http://share.livingsocial.com/deals/229166?ref=iphone-conf-jp&rui=2343757<br /><br />Happy Wednesday!<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-57751108066986901252012-01-05T09:55:00.001-05:002012-01-05T09:55:41.876-05:00The Month of Organization: Planners<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ahh January, the month of organization. I'm busy getting our house back on the straight and narrow, purging clutter and getting back to some normalcy of life. The Fall threw us some unexpected curve balls and a few big changes including a move, a new business venture for my husband and way too many holiday events to even think straight. The craziness, good and bad, had us eating out 4 to 5 nights/week, laundry accumulations the size of a small country and general organization being non-existent. So I'm more than excited to welcome in not only a new year but also a much more lax month that will allow me to catch up, get back to being organized and even give me time to do some things I enjoy like cooking, baking and craftiness. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">With that being said, I've been on a cleaning, organizing and reorganizing spree since we took our tree and Christmas decor down this weekend. Can I just say that with a yummy Starbucks drink all things are possible! </span><br />
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</span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Anywho, the time came to fully transition from my old planner to the new one. No more using both depending on the need. This got me thinking, what should I do with the old planner? Planners contain a lot of personal info and even personal info about others; friends, family, careers. This means addresses, email addresses, and sometimes even medical info. So should I just throw it out? Rip the pages out and shred them? </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So I'm curious, what do y'all do with your outdated planners?</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And for a quick update: I transitioned from the My Agenda Planner I've been accustomed to for the past 5 years or so to the much hyped and coveted Erin Condren Life Planner for 2012. If you follow me on Twitter you know I was quite skeptical and even critical when it first arrived. But after using it for a couple months, I got mine in November, I will eat my words and admit that I was wrong in my first impressions and I do love it now! I'm pretty sure that this loyal My Agenda girl has been converted and will not be returning to My Agenda anytime soon -- unless of course they add the Ziploc-like folder to their agendas!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">But first, a quick recap of our New Years -- I don't think I've ever been so excited to welcome in a fresh start and a new year. We had a great, low-key night welcoming in 2012. This was the first New Years in two years that we weren't traveling and were at home (2010 - Wintergreen, 2011 - beloved Nashville). We enjoyed a romantic night, just the two of us, that started with a delicious dinner at a favorite, neighborhood restaurant, </span><a href="http://www.circaatclarendon.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Circa</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. I chowed down on the new years special, surf and turf and the hubs chose salmon. We splurged and ordered the most amazing dessert, key lime creme brûlée. It.was.to.die.for. Totally worth every last calorie! Since our wedding cake was key lime flavored we're partial to anything key lime. And hubs' favorite dessert is creme brûlée so this was a double whammy of goodness. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I digress. After dinner we grabbed after dinner drinks before heading home with about an hour to spare. We flipped back and forth between Carson Daly's new years celebration and the country music new years special, which was awful! Earlier in the day we hit up one of our favorite local wine store for some cheese and charcuterie to snack on while waiting for the ball to drop and enjoying the last bottle of our favorite wine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Okay, goals.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1. Continue working out and eating clean/healthy. Hubs and I have done pretty good with working out 4-5 times a week. The struggle I have is when life gets busy, the gym is the first thing that gets dropped from my schedule. I hope to find the balance and make time, regardless of how busy I am, to work out.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2. Finally sit down and put together our home management notebook. I bought this cute binder this past summer and have yet to do anything with it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4. Buying lunch no more than once a week while in the office. This should be fail-proof since I telecommute two days/week and am only in the office 3 days. We did pretty good with this the first half of 2010 but then lack of planning/laziness resulted in many bought lunches.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5. Get back to blogging regularly.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6. Remember the resusable totes for grocery shopping! Again, something I did for half of 2010 but failed to make a habit. I'm guilty of bringing groceries home in reusable bags but then for some reason the bags never make it back to my car for the next trip!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7. Get back to sending my grandmother a weekly card or note. I love getting mail and sending mail/cards/notes and I get at least one card or letter from her each week -- which I love reading. I know she is equally excited when she receives my notes/letters and this year I slacked on this, bad.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8. Volunteer more. Since 2006, I've volunteered a lot with St. Jude. It's definitely a charity that is near and dear to my heart. I hope to continue giving back to St. Jude and find one or two other organizations to get involved with this year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Favorite goal for us as a couple: make dinner together one night each week. The recipe has to be a new recipe that we've never made. This is two-fold since it will allow us to spend quality time together and will mean saving money by not dining out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Here's to an amazing 2012!</span></div>All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-1721257164157326122011-12-22T08:18:00.000-05:002011-12-22T08:18:28.338-05:00Christmas Card<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DNqRepeg13k/TvMt-E8OFJI/AAAAAAAABfM/uHUJtmOF3HM/s1600/holiday+card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" rea="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DNqRepeg13k/TvMt-E8OFJI/AAAAAAAABfM/uHUJtmOF3HM/s320/holiday+card.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Merry {early} Christmas from our family to yours!!</span></div></div>All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-47280916455929957532011-12-15T08:01:00.001-05:002011-12-15T08:02:28.793-05:00Happy Birthday!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Happy 25th Birthday to the most amazing sister in the entire world!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZEmCX5lyrT5feCx7HLPkppPnSHZmqfPCvtuS1-fmAToInm9RVguaEaGps4-9lrSIYc85AZL2YrDywvFkVJHXJWsI_5qbw1m1l7Z7QHpXcDh1Fs49lJyLZ6hu-EebxpS-inJusHbR2NUte/s1600/Stock+Yard.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZEmCX5lyrT5feCx7HLPkppPnSHZmqfPCvtuS1-fmAToInm9RVguaEaGps4-9lrSIYc85AZL2YrDywvFkVJHXJWsI_5qbw1m1l7Z7QHpXcDh1Fs49lJyLZ6hu-EebxpS-inJusHbR2NUte/s320/Stock+Yard.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am so incredibly blessed to have a sister and the special bond that only sisters have! Although, growing up we may have had our moments of fighting over clothes and the phone, I wouldn't trade those moments for anything. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I love you so and cannot wait to see you next week!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Happy Birthday ALB!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Love, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Your {proud} big sis</span></div></div>All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-42111293749760489122011-12-14T08:28:00.001-05:002011-12-14T08:28:22.934-05:00Wordless Wednesday: Favorite Ornaments<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/14/645.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/14/s_645.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/14/648.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/14/s_648.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/14/649.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/14/s_649.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/14/651.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/14/s_651.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/14/653.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/14/s_653.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/14/655.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/14/s_655.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-70689230004251243142011-12-02T09:37:00.001-05:002011-12-02T09:37:00.555-05:00Friday Favorites<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We had a wonderful Thanksgiving, I hope you did too! We headed to Central VA Wednesday afternoon to spend Thursday morning/early afternoon with my parents. We started the morning off with a delicious, home cooked, southern breakfast and followed it up with a hike along Skyline Drive. It was beautiful morning, sunny and in the 50s, and the perfect activity before pigging out. Late afternoon we headed to my in-laws for the Thanksgiving meal with hub's family and our niece and two nephews.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Saturday we ventured to the mall just before midnight for about a half hour. Just long enough to see all the crazies lined up around the buildings waiting to be let in. I swear that's the best part, forget shopping, seeing all the crazies was a hoot. That's not to say I didn't take full advantage of the Cyber Monday, or Cyber Week, deals. As of today I am more than half way done with my Christmas shopping -- yay!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I plan to tackle Christmas cards and wrapping the gifts this week and then I'll be done(!) and able to fully enjoy the Christmas season. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here's a few of my favorites of the week.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTAqqeAitHNqU74jX9UO2lM6kGVJVSxchDZx_eFXvOqhDA4JnZILBpvOmbJ2REFNG2DQQYhOmUq1384kU4raSo2B89BFo1y7GnTEgMa5PrSHxejQpZplm_wsVLF8eZulTJ6D4fyKXKr2Gm/s1600/Christmas+Tree.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTAqqeAitHNqU74jX9UO2lM6kGVJVSxchDZx_eFXvOqhDA4JnZILBpvOmbJ2REFNG2DQQYhOmUq1384kU4raSo2B89BFo1y7GnTEgMa5PrSHxejQpZplm_wsVLF8eZulTJ6D4fyKXKr2Gm/s1600/Christmas+Tree.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Douglas arrived!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaXf577papzD_CHCciSAzHbOIPb6xtaSU7-2foUdn9DFSkqdThhD2xA82dih2SMkVlaebeZlQbnypNiCiefXFAfXZ8gR5nIZf7GB-gXXSC_ChVZQNJd1FBSq3gthy2YNdXq-Zo4Hwj8jr/s1600/Green+Goodness.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaXf577papzD_CHCciSAzHbOIPb6xtaSU7-2foUdn9DFSkqdThhD2xA82dih2SMkVlaebeZlQbnypNiCiefXFAfXZ8gR5nIZf7GB-gXXSC_ChVZQNJd1FBSq3gthy2YNdXq-Zo4Hwj8jr/s1600/Green+Goodness.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We have become OBsessed with this lately.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYzaCX6ScniAw6Nkdzlc-ZVeXxKyVEqyR5p2K29sLsflJUx0Vnp6eNtw3mgJALa2zbZk8iR4UjTNKycmO89fLmgG5tXhhoQ-mpyzNnWnVfP_0l7Pua85Q_2-_gIA-2f3oVDTwnBwf9JaF5/s1600/Starbucks+Tree.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYzaCX6ScniAw6Nkdzlc-ZVeXxKyVEqyR5p2K29sLsflJUx0Vnp6eNtw3mgJALa2zbZk8iR4UjTNKycmO89fLmgG5tXhhoQ-mpyzNnWnVfP_0l7Pua85Q_2-_gIA-2f3oVDTwnBwf9JaF5/s1600/Starbucks+Tree.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">My Thursday morning working from home.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintlfjFwph78bWc7239CF9Cr3lAxLgaS12N2Qoe2astvU39kd2nqWJi85mBtcOBPF9oOPa33LZD5OTk0W9Ny6OoOt0ozSgKdbfxe2eW8bQz4dnWDOHZx_ddnzcUlmx865332wCQz_-QV2d/s1600/Marley+Lilly.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintlfjFwph78bWc7239CF9Cr3lAxLgaS12N2Qoe2astvU39kd2nqWJi85mBtcOBPF9oOPa33LZD5OTk0W9Ny6OoOt0ozSgKdbfxe2eW8bQz4dnWDOHZx_ddnzcUlmx865332wCQz_-QV2d/s1600/Marley+Lilly.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJg-mdZb6FdpnHgtabYLVZPWbMWJ12AaOOCmhx8xnCaEKTyYlEXMXm30QWJ6_23-TgS5cOnykN1hZyLC91qh4lT7q8md3eKIJlIOkTMNuPP2LtxBZ-vuJ-zyNfNpyi07yz0_GMYPUp68Hf/s1600/Radio+Flyer.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJg-mdZb6FdpnHgtabYLVZPWbMWJ12AaOOCmhx8xnCaEKTyYlEXMXm30QWJ6_23-TgS5cOnykN1hZyLC91qh4lT7q8md3eKIJlIOkTMNuPP2LtxBZ-vuJ-zyNfNpyi07yz0_GMYPUp68Hf/s1600/Radio+Flyer.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Thursday = a GREAT mail day for Christmas gifts</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-j-NCFzER2MVbbWKdgwIRX98aAbUaTOLY2HzeVzgAJGVB1JRg_KvcNvf53nVXnfYuUKqto4vlWEm0nTjySenSU0UjPjDsVDq91z0xLlIWx_gZNEM8W_KGjHN7OumhoBZVHQjKyBWTXTr/s1600/santa+fe+chix.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-j-NCFzER2MVbbWKdgwIRX98aAbUaTOLY2HzeVzgAJGVB1JRg_KvcNvf53nVXnfYuUKqto4vlWEm0nTjySenSU0UjPjDsVDq91z0xLlIWx_gZNEM8W_KGjHN7OumhoBZVHQjKyBWTXTr/s1600/santa+fe+chix.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/02/crock-pot-santa-fe-chicken-425-pts.html">Skinny Taste's Sante Fe Chicken</a> - a favorite in our house</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs1EWeVyK8S1JBy89eT0ixkbObXx-RFjAmhX4MduogUObtlECGTqMW2GtqY9i-j_JXoFvCD9u0vcbgJHf-GNTjkXQkyajjowVN1avvS-u_0WLKv_Vr8S8qe63iXDlXaFnQVF4dsL6vk1Bf/s1600/Christmas+Decor+Inspiration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs1EWeVyK8S1JBy89eT0ixkbObXx-RFjAmhX4MduogUObtlECGTqMW2GtqY9i-j_JXoFvCD9u0vcbgJHf-GNTjkXQkyajjowVN1avvS-u_0WLKv_Vr8S8qe63iXDlXaFnQVF4dsL6vk1Bf/s320/Christmas+Decor+Inspiration.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Weekend Inspiration. Decking the halls and decorating our week-old tree that is <strong>still</strong> undecorated.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Happy weekend!</span></div></div>All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-44291097629907730322011-11-23T09:30:00.001-05:002011-11-23T09:30:01.033-05:00Cute {Cheap} Loot<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just a few cute things I picked up in the dollar spot section at Target on a recent shopping trip. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_1_5abqNZrSMSJBxbYgr0Ts1wqonjynJv7V0KVPHLTJ196GT6Tl8GmmD0eHRi9jX0dC26oYrtrbnqw0ClHAzBgDeJcnuHRp0AC-vXjEiVuIpQkR1KiXNyMRS0cJX5KTC8H4gJfvXVRxVQ/s1600/thank+you+cards.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_1_5abqNZrSMSJBxbYgr0Ts1wqonjynJv7V0KVPHLTJ196GT6Tl8GmmD0eHRi9jX0dC26oYrtrbnqw0ClHAzBgDeJcnuHRp0AC-vXjEiVuIpQkR1KiXNyMRS0cJX5KTC8H4gJfvXVRxVQ/s1600/thank+you+cards.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-H3kZO8dqeLH-IIEC2nrQNjs1EwGGS7CsAf0LMDmqHtE5epddySb4Ii-PqcEhSq4uMJT3ndqRsAVlwF1nsHUsfD4nmJFQ9Mpy4txLtBbyE3QCzne_xAMcsXOtYkZFsWPO4mh_bN_Q_fO_/s1600/weekly+notepad.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-H3kZO8dqeLH-IIEC2nrQNjs1EwGGS7CsAf0LMDmqHtE5epddySb4Ii-PqcEhSq4uMJT3ndqRsAVlwF1nsHUsfD4nmJFQ9Mpy4txLtBbyE3QCzne_xAMcsXOtYkZFsWPO4mh_bN_Q_fO_/s1600/weekly+notepad.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgviy6axGb49Q3PuboP7wHwl-4qPGs3157GTew9PcXQKKzGZPlEMXrdlHVoFy8AaVf4-XBuqw-5VojvhNviwE0bm7Njxpi2aoy_2Wd6LiU8mTK5toVURl5DaJcrY2fTUpgGc8OmfrdSetYw/s1600/headbands.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgviy6axGb49Q3PuboP7wHwl-4qPGs3157GTew9PcXQKKzGZPlEMXrdlHVoFy8AaVf4-XBuqw-5VojvhNviwE0bm7Njxpi2aoy_2Wd6LiU8mTK5toVURl5DaJcrY2fTUpgGc8OmfrdSetYw/s1600/headbands.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(For the niece)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Happpy Shopping!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">cBv</span></div></div>All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-55812619526847635812011-11-21T09:30:00.001-05:002011-11-21T09:30:01.869-05:00Weekend Recap<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The weekend kicked off with hubs walking through the door Friday night with a beautiful bouquet of pink tulips {my favorite} for me. It was a total surprise, but a welcomed one!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz4GnYjkTHaBWQw5zHV3c9yelQayUr3RdpB69BLQGMbeyRMVmgqSkDGtBqelA8oVTUhKQgoVcqEvE-Ph062lRHMlEsxtVYzT3heFtu3_7NO3a77fY6_oVKJmKa7uwGeNKKc4_i73UytE-k/s1600/tulips.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz4GnYjkTHaBWQw5zHV3c9yelQayUr3RdpB69BLQGMbeyRMVmgqSkDGtBqelA8oVTUhKQgoVcqEvE-Ph062lRHMlEsxtVYzT3heFtu3_7NO3a77fY6_oVKJmKa7uwGeNKKc4_i73UytE-k/s1600/tulips.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I made my mom's crabcake recipe for dinner. It was the first time I'd made them, not sure why because they're super easy and quick to make. They were delish -- no filler! And it was an addded bonus that hubs was able to eat them since he can't chew anything for a few more weeks. They will definitely be added into our regualr dinner rotation.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSONciHIrpehxwKSW8GRJoll0FGvNiqpWclHMQSkEIu2oVJydkMF4U2P5EsCS6KiXYUd28BBonYCr7YwbfC-6SaR5M3ImnsX2XopMNZCc8ST5L56Cf1G9kBunfHeKFLFkV-1yEBKWqgHJW/s1600/crabcakes.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSONciHIrpehxwKSW8GRJoll0FGvNiqpWclHMQSkEIu2oVJydkMF4U2P5EsCS6KiXYUd28BBonYCr7YwbfC-6SaR5M3ImnsX2XopMNZCc8ST5L56Cf1G9kBunfHeKFLFkV-1yEBKWqgHJW/s1600/crabcakes.JPG" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Saturday was a lazy day full of cleaning the house, laundry, a few errands followed by a date night in. I indulged in some long, overdue vino and a cheese plate and hubs chowed down on peach cobbler while watching Horrible Bosses. Have you seen it? It was one of those stupid, funny movies but man is Jennifer Anniston's character vulgar! I'm pretty sure I need to go to church all week after watching it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPwPHON6ensHvQ3Y8g1zzMcrsBqMk-osOPf_B0NFM2F4AKXCkkUUnk0ZzGcHZixK1X9UNITUObp33Cpm3QsvH_oicxxnqoieQgd_ngcNgRyx3Tn5pWFZh6UVCy-vmaCnSJQZXrLdjfCbb/s1600/Horrible+Bosses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPwPHON6ensHvQ3Y8g1zzMcrsBqMk-osOPf_B0NFM2F4AKXCkkUUnk0ZzGcHZixK1X9UNITUObp33Cpm3QsvH_oicxxnqoieQgd_ngcNgRyx3Tn5pWFZh6UVCy-vmaCnSJQZXrLdjfCbb/s320/Horrible+Bosses.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh but the best part of Saturday?! Learning our good friends, actually our old neighbors, spilled the beans that they're pregnant....with TWINS!! They have a little guy, Luc, who is 15 months. Needless to say we were SHOCKED by the news and SO incredibly excited for them. I can't wait, twins are so much fun!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Sunday was filled with a morning of church, much needed after missing the last 3 Sundays, followed by an afternoon of shopping at the outlets. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0eS9aYV6gVRKtHU_W_NKhyL3DuE86vKaFN-u_XYp8ovNpwvvf0N5lQ2GVCraT8KKVC8mFiPttApfM0eDWfL84lAftImfgpQYe_QVM0WZHlg1reZk6zKx84U0iRc5pnFhzscAOJkMSVZfE/s1600/houndstooth.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0eS9aYV6gVRKtHU_W_NKhyL3DuE86vKaFN-u_XYp8ovNpwvvf0N5lQ2GVCraT8KKVC8mFiPttApfM0eDWfL84lAftImfgpQYe_QVM0WZHlg1reZk6zKx84U0iRc5pnFhzscAOJkMSVZfE/s320/houndstooth.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We did a little damage! : )</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfPIOYaYpZb8VuEu9iSE_eOf5Hf3OIPknO8sxo8Sag_10PR_HRg0GjZ-9wvU1NVgOmUx5E3pGlLbTlf664GzU5NR4KaufcwL7fzpzYI2jHFfJ-KKD9QDRZTVwnNqJC9fREXkCtWExmJsSu/s1600/pottery+barn.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfPIOYaYpZb8VuEu9iSE_eOf5Hf3OIPknO8sxo8Sag_10PR_HRg0GjZ-9wvU1NVgOmUx5E3pGlLbTlf664GzU5NR4KaufcwL7fzpzYI2jHFfJ-KKD9QDRZTVwnNqJC9fREXkCtWExmJsSu/s1600/pottery+barn.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We were excited to find out the outlets now have a Vineyard Vines -- with amazing prices!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was a nice, lazy weekend. One of the lasts for quite a while until all the holiday craziness is over. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Happy Monday and yay for a short week!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">cBv</span></div></div>All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-7434890280802294752011-11-17T09:30:00.001-05:002011-11-17T09:30:03.187-05:00Trash to Treasure - Living Room Ottoman<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When we moved and gained more space I knew right off the bat that I wanted a round ottoman for our living room to use in place a traditional coffee table. We shopped around at a few home décor/furniture stores such as Arhaus, Ethan Allen, etc. but I refused to spend $1,000 on a coffee table that wasn’t e.x.a.c.t.l.y what I wanted. So I started watching trusty old Craigslist and after a couple weeks I found this eyesore.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-eQBV4gXlLicJ9RRJBz_n6nDzy552LhK0s_PKiMPNoDcfrCtqUMBdiV2cv2EyO4qtJgD9zplPjBSh3AiSQNNJ7WmNCk7uNI5rWnYgp3ofh0bHEE8q9y13kyG3CBCKduK1V4Akvr_ppHFj/s1600/ottoman+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-eQBV4gXlLicJ9RRJBz_n6nDzy552LhK0s_PKiMPNoDcfrCtqUMBdiV2cv2EyO4qtJgD9zplPjBSh3AiSQNNJ7WmNCk7uNI5rWnYgp3ofh0bHEE8q9y13kyG3CBCKduK1V4Akvr_ppHFj/s1600/ottoman+1.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Although the fabric was hideous, it had great bones and was from a smoke-free environment and was in excellent condition, structurally. It was listed for $60 but I low balled the seller since they were moving {and I assumed eager to get rid of things} and snagged it for $40. I knew there was endless potential to reupholster. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I started searching for a fabric and scoured the interwebs for local upholstery shops, reading reviews and getting estimates. I stumbled upon a super nice, older man with a little shop that offered free pick-up and delivery AND was a third of the price as the other two estimates I received. Even better, the few reviews I was able to find online claimed he did great work and the clients were thrilled with the outcome.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I decided to take a chance. Mr. Upholstery Man picked up the ottoman and two weeks later delivered what looked like a brand spanking new ottoman.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5k69RkAOXlfdLEg2p7xPvuRcbTsuHPR-KKTF8p2DE7aTBYnt8AjiUX0r5Q7QKcqFU0CFL9yDmNbTyed64HRf4YOH4sppSgz4QxShXHSI3txu-7W78RWj2whpUwF7VsKSC_cbGDZZiVhzP/s1600/Ottoman.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5k69RkAOXlfdLEg2p7xPvuRcbTsuHPR-KKTF8p2DE7aTBYnt8AjiUX0r5Q7QKcqFU0CFL9yDmNbTyed64HRf4YOH4sppSgz4QxShXHSI3txu-7W78RWj2whpUwF7VsKSC_cbGDZZiVhzP/s320/Ottoman.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am more than thrilled with the quality of work and the way it turned out overall. So pleased, in fact, that I’m considering buying two used accent chairs and having them reupholstered instead of buying brand new in order to achieve exactly what I want. I’ve been giddy like a kid on Christmas morning every time I walk into our living room and see it. It is by far my favorite piece in our house.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7QO26fJUDKWY82zYpKmrSxt5v3R0NgsBkkuvfQ4jo58YDCxZ9rC5oG7g5Gs6468ufYFMjcLtF4ymfXJsVpUzRrzKo5HkPnOvaV2n77bIA5HbXmH7JqaDbtaHlP2nj5qp02iMyhuZUvx42/s1600/Ottoman+Top.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7QO26fJUDKWY82zYpKmrSxt5v3R0NgsBkkuvfQ4jo58YDCxZ9rC5oG7g5Gs6468ufYFMjcLtF4ymfXJsVpUzRrzKo5HkPnOvaV2n77bIA5HbXmH7JqaDbtaHlP2nj5qp02iMyhuZUvx42/s320/Ottoman+Top.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLY9UEVpcB5ejFIxx6tAxlEsX6gWoNm6WV4A-g-PyIy_SVvyGBIJ-fLBKuDgMmbkrOQEfXIi0kfRcYwbRsO9XJGntcEiGcYiOsYKwF1Y0zBxMi7lzmhsCsbCcpMFLaZ9y2Rt1gfHN43yB/s1600/Ottoman+Side.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLY9UEVpcB5ejFIxx6tAxlEsX6gWoNm6WV4A-g-PyIy_SVvyGBIJ-fLBKuDgMmbkrOQEfXIi0kfRcYwbRsO9XJGntcEiGcYiOsYKwF1Y0zBxMi7lzmhsCsbCcpMFLaZ9y2Rt1gfHN43yB/s320/Ottoman+Side.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you live in the DC Metro area and are looking for a great upholstery shop please email me and I’ll be more than happy to share the info with you.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the end we ended up saving about $600 and ended up with a custom piece.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Total Cost: $450</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Breakdown:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ottoman $40</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Reupholster $290</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Robert Allen Fabric (5 yards) $120</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm thinking a cute tray is the perfect finishing touch.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_wK2PNLErEzreQ5xcdW91sgKrjdF7qAVEhvCB9pZ5Rx11tRJCEBlHOSQpeRxyCBn_knDEvpDTb-GquOC8uyVG3a8fQ1MIh_W2I58uhedCiuwnuvswUzV0Muuho2ma2j3EsgRyJGp-o0v/s1600/Tray.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_wK2PNLErEzreQ5xcdW91sgKrjdF7qAVEhvCB9pZ5Rx11tRJCEBlHOSQpeRxyCBn_knDEvpDTb-GquOC8uyVG3a8fQ1MIh_W2I58uhedCiuwnuvswUzV0Muuho2ma2j3EsgRyJGp-o0v/s320/Tray.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73510791/small-personalized-lucite-tray-85-x11">source</a></div></div></div>All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-43044798789744154702011-11-09T09:02:00.001-05:002011-11-09T09:02:00.674-05:00Review: Target Frye Look Alike Boots by Merona<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Lately there just aren't enough hours in the day and sometimes I wonder if I'll ever get back to blogging, regularly. I've been busy playing nurse to my wonderful, amazing and hero husband who underwent some unplanned surgery last week.</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Anyways, the Target Frye wannabe boots by Merona arrived last week and I finally got around to trying them on this weekend.</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The verdict? </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Meh. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">They had lots of potential but both pairs, cognac and brown, ended up being returned to Target. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NqfpzYFCvpti29sEYMhFCBhHo0heOoB3CEtmr6IYrMZhyphenhyphene0JvrSqhOO51LDD0tom03jhLBBXgCxVLfnVeJSnp5x0Cl4rhJ4cStX3szR3frWMSrYOMeLlhOKAf0SxFd_ebS4gCeM_Ey4S/s1600/boots.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NqfpzYFCvpti29sEYMhFCBhHo0heOoB3CEtmr6IYrMZhyphenhyphene0JvrSqhOO51LDD0tom03jhLBBXgCxVLfnVeJSnp5x0Cl4rhJ4cStX3szR3frWMSrYOMeLlhOKAf0SxFd_ebS4gCeM_Ey4S/s1600/boots.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ignore the jeans, they went back, too. I'm striking out lately w. fashion.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvdxZ-1rXsNTwhxDSumLu6k9WT4BGw1_m37GCovs-83vhbsLJxOELKflfP4sole8cFvQ03kQhnbbuCRZpdDjVS5pOJN3cJhFQbXK8LwGWB6sZYeA_FENu3JOB4lBJToLVKedXbr2kvmvUS/s1600/boots+side.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvdxZ-1rXsNTwhxDSumLu6k9WT4BGw1_m37GCovs-83vhbsLJxOELKflfP4sole8cFvQ03kQhnbbuCRZpdDjVS5pOJN3cJhFQbXK8LwGWB6sZYeA_FENu3JOB4lBJToLVKedXbr2kvmvUS/s1600/boots+side.JPG" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Although they were extremely comfortable on my feet, they just looked cheap to me. The other thing I wasn't crazy about was they were a bit tight on my upper calves, I wasn't blessed with chicken legs, and they slouched (already) on my ankles. I don't want to be walking around with cankles. And I totally forgot to take a picture of the brown ones but you can see a smidgen of the color in the corner of the pic.</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">And while we're talking footwear, does anyone else have this problem?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhObNmkmrMrz1SbjobIRQhzCdDjLPlPbseI4jtdGYohiW3u-zkpfeq6TaSUHtYGOy9xhEqTFDSZ5t5YZ1UYSZCzPnAGBF_bBjEzu1ydECaEwTFnDVo0LbBJ0Cm1bHHFdLjEhs2vguhiGcUZ/s1600/flats.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhObNmkmrMrz1SbjobIRQhzCdDjLPlPbseI4jtdGYohiW3u-zkpfeq6TaSUHtYGOy9xhEqTFDSZ5t5YZ1UYSZCzPnAGBF_bBjEzu1ydECaEwTFnDVo0LbBJ0Cm1bHHFdLjEhs2vguhiGcUZ/s1600/flats.JPG" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">No matter what brand or type of footies/liners I buy to wear with (any pair of) flats they always show. So then I end up just wearing flats barefoot, which I hate because I don't want them smelling funky. </span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Do y'all wear footies with flats? If so, where/what brands do you buy? And do they show?</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Driving.me.crazy.</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Hope everyone is having a good week. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">CVB</span></div></div>All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-22386092171272572492011-10-26T10:35:00.001-04:002011-10-26T10:35:00.047-04:00DIY Halloween Treat Bucket<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For the past five years we’ve lived in a condo building which meant no trick or treaters at Halloween. Boo! Which in my opinion is the best part of Halloween! So you can imagine my excitement when we moved to a townhouse in the middle of a great neighborhood. I’m so excited to have an actual real Halloween this year complete with trick or treaters. I hope we see lots of kiddos, Lord knows I bought about 15 bags of candy so I hope they don’t disappoint and force the hubs and I to eat all the candy ourselves. </span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anyways, I started searching back in August for the perfect treat bucket to use to pass out Halloween goodies. I came across this one but then I saw the $32 price tag I did a double take.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsT8iBlnFg3mOsBuNLgyIXAv1xFibAK6R5_vVtg3TWTQhWi_0xwAPXDWy_h7gQDAIFOvjzgM1TQFcTXqVm6WGO8-9Z1rBiWJOKeBT31OqIEduIHRIBFHpdDiCbDa0eYezJvNkZGDzui-Vq/s1600/pumpkin+bucket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsT8iBlnFg3mOsBuNLgyIXAv1xFibAK6R5_vVtg3TWTQhWi_0xwAPXDWy_h7gQDAIFOvjzgM1TQFcTXqVm6WGO8-9Z1rBiWJOKeBT31OqIEduIHRIBFHpdDiCbDa0eYezJvNkZGDzui-Vq/s320/pumpkin+bucket.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78090966/personalized-halloween-tubs-many-designs">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Any other year I’d pay that in a heartbeat, but this year we have way too many furniture/home decor purchases to justify that price for a bucket I’ll use once a year. So I headed over to Pinterest confident I could find something just as cute that I could make for half the price</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of course, Pinterest had no problem providing me with more than enough inspiration. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOuSPE2igq60m-pmT9fzG0DGzWjrv_HnarzaV1Y-RrSzuGt3d_cui0UjurhDgsbe-1xhgETNGerx6_3R-oJytLFtZHsZsglxn3x0q_05X_GQT2maOc3ngSgnuCc3I_5MCTeDqFLk6qUb6/s1600/treat+buckets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="252" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOuSPE2igq60m-pmT9fzG0DGzWjrv_HnarzaV1Y-RrSzuGt3d_cui0UjurhDgsbe-1xhgETNGerx6_3R-oJytLFtZHsZsglxn3x0q_05X_GQT2maOc3ngSgnuCc3I_5MCTeDqFLk6qUb6/s320/treat+buckets.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thehighheeledhostess.com/2011/10/halloween-party-ideas.html">source</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZmaDw6Ip86LTJR2SkGAimabifBN7LOiDpLyZSH_6brGRwkqWFAW7QvniD6H9I79MHeOgZIQce3SzhF8LNEzOm9Qk_qDQVOcW-w3Xw89VK7PmSFAOSUhF9kMg_ly5EjwgAcH6te8A-e0u/s1600/treats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZmaDw6Ip86LTJR2SkGAimabifBN7LOiDpLyZSH_6brGRwkqWFAW7QvniD6H9I79MHeOgZIQce3SzhF8LNEzOm9Qk_qDQVOcW-w3Xw89VK7PmSFAOSUhF9kMg_ly5EjwgAcH6te8A-e0u/s1600/treats.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/">source</a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I ended up using this picture to recreate my own. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2eyUZoWtvmP4Y84snx5gErYjm-NOCVUUiBX0rL4_40Sg-_-39tr_jCr2OM_YMdXwSKQQitm1t36yGk3ck-K8aUg0CR5bo00KcKxubTQWbOgVMNccAi6tqGxqdTmn1u-TZ7fT4tyWTxCh/s1600/bucket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2eyUZoWtvmP4Y84snx5gErYjm-NOCVUUiBX0rL4_40Sg-_-39tr_jCr2OM_YMdXwSKQQitm1t36yGk3ck-K8aUg0CR5bo00KcKxubTQWbOgVMNccAi6tqGxqdTmn1u-TZ7fT4tyWTxCh/s320/bucket.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And came up with this.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here’s what you need:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ribbon – I bought one 3-yard spool from JoAnn’s at 50% for $2.00 </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bucket – I found the perfect sized plastic one in the Halloween section at Target for $6.00</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The only real effort was drilling the holes in the bucket for the ribbon. This actually took real muscles so I had the hubs drill the holes with the biggest bit (about a 1/2 inch) that he had. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Choose how far or close apart to drill the holes; I drilled mine about 2 inches apart. Weave the ribbon through the holes and then tie a big ‘ole bow. Place the decal on the bucket.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And voila! Fill with candy and you’re ready to greet trick or treaters. </span><br />
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</div></div>All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-83888253038228073652011-10-21T10:30:00.001-04:002011-10-21T10:30:02.047-04:00Frugal Fashion: Frye Boots<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am head over heels, gaga over the <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/frye-melissa-button-boot/3033602?origin=PredictiveSearch&resultback=351">Frye Melissa Button boots</a>. But I'm not so in love with their price tag. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbGu8it59cg3IYbaXa1d5CIOFIOUqervgBBlBMuiNTmhWAZfFx5PpRxhe5Mtg77ntvAh-akC9vc2KTRVN3of6FIkP2tA9O4krYtd36B4m-BOZATxrwSb25tJemz-dUn5WSWEQst8Ouw2w/s1600/Frye+Melissa+Button.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbGu8it59cg3IYbaXa1d5CIOFIOUqervgBBlBMuiNTmhWAZfFx5PpRxhe5Mtg77ntvAh-akC9vc2KTRVN3of6FIkP2tA9O4krYtd36B4m-BOZATxrwSb25tJemz-dUn5WSWEQst8Ouw2w/s1600/Frye+Melissa+Button.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I started searching for a more wallet-friendly alternative to the droolworthy Frye and stumbled upon this lovely.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf0IvGx43P7lw16dK276xJNKDU2Cd7s3K5ZQkYZFj1JOUx80MsXhC6nwvTG35imi1B7fVu0d04yDpkPRJUpbBjDqI5aYyr6WAC5XPFUWKVFef0BGepnEiOuRdGuOd56tkO1Mesfu3TT20S/s1600/kasia+brown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf0IvGx43P7lw16dK276xJNKDU2Cd7s3K5ZQkYZFj1JOUx80MsXhC6nwvTG35imi1B7fVu0d04yDpkPRJUpbBjDqI5aYyr6WAC5XPFUWKVFef0BGepnEiOuRdGuOd56tkO1Mesfu3TT20S/s1600/kasia+brown.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheAUr4bE6GpemzstRZgkilZVUJkyGSLHhGgflorfglnwEIk7J_uvBQ1LjfXcQAOu8DbrK8WiXnNRyBxeeeRJ60iaPi35ARu-_JGJRkHqotrLAJgOa0C8u7Wpa6-TWwY6oztfIG2nq_y8iE/s1600/kasia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheAUr4bE6GpemzstRZgkilZVUJkyGSLHhGgflorfglnwEIk7J_uvBQ1LjfXcQAOu8DbrK8WiXnNRyBxeeeRJ60iaPi35ARu-_JGJRkHqotrLAJgOa0C8u7Wpa6-TWwY6oztfIG2nq_y8iE/s1600/kasia.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Enter the </span><a href="http://www.target.com/p/Women-s-Merona-Kasia-Tall-Genuine-Leather-Boots-Cognac/-/A-12465642"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Merona Kasia Boot</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> at Target.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It comes in Cognac, Dark Brown AND Black.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's leather.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And the best part? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's only $69.99.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With free shipping.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Too good to be true? Quite possibly -- the reviews are mixed on Target's website. But with free shipping and easy in-store returns what's a girl got to lose?!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Has anyone purchased these? If so, what's your take?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Happy Friday!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">CVB</span></div></div>All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-87188949989565023092011-10-20T12:54:00.000-04:002011-10-20T12:54:58.085-04:00Why Hello! Catch Up in Pics<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Let's just forget I've been MIA for the last 8 months or so and get on with it, shall we? Here's a brief recap of the goings on before I dive back into regularly scheduled blogging. <br />
April - we visited Seattle and Vancouver, BC for almost a week. It is by far one of our favorite cities, right behind Nahsville of course. And if you are a seafood, sushi or mac n' cheese lover like myself, Seattle is a must! <br />
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<ul><li>Annual family vacation to Duck, NC (in the Outer Banks), hubs and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary with one heck of a celebration at the Washington Monument(!), and we put the final touches on our condo in preparation for putting it on the market.</li>
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<ul><li>Weddings, birthdays, summer fun and putting our teeny, tiny, under 700 sq. ft., condo on the market FSBO!</li>
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<ul><li>Under contract on our condo and a surprise birthday trip to the beloved city of Nashville complete with a scavenger hunt around town to reveal surprise visitors</li>
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<ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><li>Hubs' last birthday before the big 3-0, closed on our condo (!), found a new, much bigger, home, moved our stuff to storage, wedding </li>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh694IkzqxZMtA3RbDIhFTBr5_DPKrU7UtavswPpqyBYqjXfvXfdhXBzGd9_b7Wrvdm_glOVdIxEvEFDqzyZ9K6nH9w2SzlrOzCVlQiAAuwktefovh82Tf9h-xFHpiToU7TC3lNAvDBARNM/s1600/New+Home.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh694IkzqxZMtA3RbDIhFTBr5_DPKrU7UtavswPpqyBYqjXfvXfdhXBzGd9_b7Wrvdm_glOVdIxEvEFDqzyZ9K6nH9w2SzlrOzCVlQiAAuwktefovh82Tf9h-xFHpiToU7TC3lNAvDBARNM/s1600/New+Home.JPG" /></a></div>September<br />
<ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><li>Football season! Pumpkin spice lattes, lots of home/furniture purchases, winery visits, and best of all the arrival of our 2nd nephew!</li>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZyUeWlxl-vGlKSJn9aWc2gnQQyQFAeh5A52Sg9ZyxBHocs8t-ozoBa235-XSI1MAhvNRlsIwyNl_vjbmCK8d0LpnUGyOkRVW1zyHW4_WnzV-rE8o6BtncjxrJaTZDOQP0MnudfLlVRIZ/s1600/Nolan.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZyUeWlxl-vGlKSJn9aWc2gnQQyQFAeh5A52Sg9ZyxBHocs8t-ozoBa235-XSI1MAhvNRlsIwyNl_vjbmCK8d0LpnUGyOkRVW1zyHW4_WnzV-rE8o6BtncjxrJaTZDOQP0MnudfLlVRIZ/s1600/Nolan.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm excited to get back into the swing of things and document our life! Happy fall y'all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">CVB</div></div>All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-56768941430070089862011-02-03T09:48:00.002-05:002011-02-03T10:49:05.943-05:00Yum EndorsementRun, do not walk, to your Trader Joe's store and pick up a box, or 10, of these. I was looking for a small treat to satisfy my nightly sweet tooth cravings and man did I hit the jackpot. <br />
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We've already almost finished the box I bought on Monday. If you don't have T. Joe's I'm really, really sorry! I would mail you all a box if they wouldn't melt!<br />
cBv<br />
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- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhoneAll Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-88678891288020537312011-02-01T09:56:00.001-05:002011-02-01T09:56:20.221-05:00Deal AlertAre you like me, almost to your 5 year wedding anniversary and still staring at your wedding pictures in the book instead of beautifully hanging somewhere in your humble abode?<br /><br />Well not anymore and it wont cost an arm and a leg. <br /><br />Zulily, just like Groupon, LivingSocial, One Kings Lane, Rue La La, etc. but primarily geared towards moms, babies and kids, is featuring Image Canvas. <br /><br />You can get a custom 16x20 canvas and a 5x7 canvas for $39. It gets better. Me being the cheapo that I am found a coupon code for $10 off. So make that $29!<br /><br />Need an invite? <br />http://www.zulily.com/invite/cberna509<br /><br />Coupon code: 'babies10'<br /><br />Looks like I'll finally have a wedding pic hanging by our fifth anniversary! <br />cBv<br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-5528872864317113812011-01-27T11:28:00.000-05:002011-01-27T11:28:39.187-05:00Snow Day Warmth<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If you're in the Northeast you're more than likely snowed in and {hopefully} enjoying a snow day. I didn't manage to get a full snow day but did managed to get off early yesterday and a delay this morning. I had grand plans to clean, organize and declutter our house but I'm just thankful we didn't lose power, many in ARL did, and I got to sleep in a little. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here's one of my newest favorite song, by two of my all time favorites, the perfect pick-me-up to beat the winter blues.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/7CDLHjvf-QU?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Knee Deep</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Zac Brown Band featuring Jimmy Buffett</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">And a hearty, easy recipe to warm your belly.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Chicken Pot Pie</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">(adapted from Bisquick's recipe)</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35pII4RunnmyoxkADRX4ppp1PB8FKZ-i7LmnDeHd8GDg12XRHMdIMetz_u79WobaSaVwOc_zrkXU1KXox6BGOOGNshfqdKNSqIfCddHlVRrOXVOUfSxeKbhRw8xMYizezhOSA78dZgrZ3/s1600/cooked.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35pII4RunnmyoxkADRX4ppp1PB8FKZ-i7LmnDeHd8GDg12XRHMdIMetz_u79WobaSaVwOc_zrkXU1KXox6BGOOGNshfqdKNSqIfCddHlVRrOXVOUfSxeKbhRw8xMYizezhOSA78dZgrZ3/s320/cooked.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2 cups frozen veggies, thawed</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 cup cooked chicken (I cheat & buy a rotisserie chicken from the store)</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 can cream of chicken soup</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1/2 cup milk</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 egg, beaten</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3-4 potatoes, washed, peeled & diced</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">For veggies: I use 1/2 can of corn, 1/2 can green beans, frozen peas, frozen okra, fresh (cooked) celery and carrots, 3-4 medium potatoes</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Instead of using the Bisquick, which is good, I use 1 can of Pillsbury Grand bisquits bc they're more flavorful than Bisquick.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">*if you're not using Bisquick you don't need the egg & milk.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Cook chicken & fresh veggies, if using.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Drain veggies.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Place the chicken and all veggies in large bowl.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Add cream of chicken with 1/2 can of water and mix together.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Pour mixture into a casserole dish to bake.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9KFpKnDsH5ig3kr1CKT40JWO11vUvSWxwQyUfNesMUoa0WQJ2C2_rKx6xaZg_XfmgW_kpAtkSCSxQmy4hjzb2-2qg71DWh3sRO3_chiEnjGtYPx8ajqy0TkRr-VAO5gula_zHBwOX2Iu/s1600/uncooked.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9KFpKnDsH5ig3kr1CKT40JWO11vUvSWxwQyUfNesMUoa0WQJ2C2_rKx6xaZg_XfmgW_kpAtkSCSxQmy4hjzb2-2qg71DWh3sRO3_chiEnjGtYPx8ajqy0TkRr-VAO5gula_zHBwOX2Iu/s320/uncooked.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Seperate/peel apart the bisquits (I seperate 1 bisquit into thirds) and layer on top of the veggies & chicken.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">DC Ladies - I didn't think it could get any better but Fornash is having an even better sale, this week only, the entire store is 40% off!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Stay warm & cozy.</span><br />
<span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">cBv</span></div></div>All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-40092542504728159422011-01-19T09:37:00.001-05:002011-01-19T09:37:29.435-05:00Amazon Deal AlertLiving Social is offering a $20 Amazon gift card for only $10! And it doesn't expire. Get it before it's gone.<br />cBv<br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-53468523700248903312011-01-12T14:46:00.001-05:002011-01-12T14:46:23.498-05:00Sale AlertOne of my favorite local boutiques, Fornash, is having a big sale this week (through Saturday).<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/11/01/12/1844.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/11/01/12/s_1844.jpg' border='0' width='187' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Fornash is having 30% off everything, including sale items. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/11/01/12/1845.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/11/01/12/s_1845.jpg' border='0' width='187' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />It's one of favorite stores for cute and fun jewelry, handbags, accessories and gifts. Check them out and while you're there grab a Georgetown Cupcake. Happy Shopping!<br />cBv<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-42629020663908515532011-01-10T09:30:00.001-05:002011-01-10T09:30:00.927-05:00Cleaning Out the Pantry Part 2<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">After taking inventory of our ‘pantry’ this weekend, which is really one cabinet and shelves hanging on the inside of our teeny coat closet, I realized one imporant thing: </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I buy way more gallon-sized Ziploc Freezer bags than we could EVER use.</span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here’s the inventory:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><u>Pasta</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2.5 boxes whole wheat spaghetti</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 box whole wheat rotini</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1/2 bag egg noodles</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 box manicotti</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2.5 jars Ragu Sauce</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><u>Veggies</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Black Beans – 1 can</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Black Olives – 1 can</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Green Beans – 4 cans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Corn – 2 cans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cream Corn - 1 can</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Chicken Broth – 3 cans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Mandarin Oranges – 1 can </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Chestnuts - 1 can</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Green chiles - 1 can</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Rotel - 4 cans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Cranberry Sauce - 1 can</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Pumpkin - 1 can</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Cream of Chicken Soup - 4 cans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Stewed Tomatoes - 3 cans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Velveeta Mac & Cheese</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Freezer/Fridge:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ricotta Cheese – 2 containers (manicotti)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Venison Roast – hello, crock pot recipe!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ground Venison – Lasagna? Meatballs? Burgers?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Chicken Tenders – easy, lazy weekend lunch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Lean Cuisines – lunch @ work</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sweet Potato Fries – 2 bags, easy, lazy weekend lunch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">5-Cheese Tortellini – easy, quick weeknight dinner</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Frozen Shrimp – Shrimp tacos, of course!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Frozen Okra – Brunswick Stew</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Frozen Peas – Pastas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Frozen Green Beans – Soup</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Whole Wheat Tortillas - shrimp tacos</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">T. Joe's Organic Brown Rice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Chicken Breast (3)<br />
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<u>Sauces, Etc.</u><br />
T. Joe's Pineapple Salsa - 1 jar<br />
T. Joe's Bruschetta<br />
Hooter's Wing Sauce<br />
T. Joe's Tapenade<br />
BBQ Sauce<br />
Spicy Dijon Mustard<br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And here’s the breakdown of how it'll all be used:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Gina’s WW Baked Chicken w. Dijon & Lime</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Gina’s Chicken & Pineapple Quesadillas (tortillas, pineapple salsa)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Mom’s Brunswick Stew (okra, corn, chix broth, frozen green beans)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Spinach, Tomato & Mushroom Manicotti (manicotti, ricotta cheese)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Shrimp Tacos (shrimp, black beans, pineapple salsa, tortillas)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Tortellini w. broccolini & peas (5-cheese tortellini, frozen peas)& salad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Venison Pot Roast w. potatoes & carrots</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Shrimp w. Spaghetti (spaghetti, shrimp)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Chili (black beans, stewed tomatoes)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Chicken Pot Pie (cream of chicken, canned & frozen veggies)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Shrimp Stir Fry (shrimp, chestnuts, mandarin oranges)</span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span> <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Saturday we had chili for dinner. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtSqTHDbMrEpStui-mpTQm3GMke1rM_uaalGEnt5TUtSCuhaZ_uk0-p7zajt9FBcV_625xOubUiRQ3EP-RuwQ30HTBp0OfWmC_7hVjR-0NHUndSftPKtmhp52ymC8V1eJt1bAxDKvb5sND/s1600/chili.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtSqTHDbMrEpStui-mpTQm3GMke1rM_uaalGEnt5TUtSCuhaZ_uk0-p7zajt9FBcV_625xOubUiRQ3EP-RuwQ30HTBp0OfWmC_7hVjR-0NHUndSftPKtmhp52ymC8V1eJt1bAxDKvb5sND/s320/chili.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Sunday I made chicken salad for lunch and tomato, mushroom & spinach manicotti with Greek Salad for dinner. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Enter the 3 ‘family size’ jars of pasta sauce, that were buy 2 get 3 free at the store, that have made a permanent home on the counter because they don’t fit in the pantry. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNkHC3Z27A6hc-uKvPBoVYjlAieLY1Yq4aZjDxBBXcgmSLWRDfLBOSS12-d4mRUZt7s8tOIYp9RxGExsVl-dZRF2syWKml6xPwb0TbfEWm4TSlKZ_aU9uyjl2CJp0yPqKzd7eyjHHFtj3/s1600/ragu.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvNkHC3Z27A6hc-uKvPBoVYjlAieLY1Yq4aZjDxBBXcgmSLWRDfLBOSS12-d4mRUZt7s8tOIYp9RxGExsVl-dZRF2syWKml6xPwb0TbfEWm4TSlKZ_aU9uyjl2CJp0yPqKzd7eyjHHFtj3/s320/ragu.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I’m curious to see just how long it will take us to clean out and start afresh. I’m hoping to buy even more organic this year and eventually transition to all organic. Thanks to Trader Joe’s (love that place), this will be pretty easy and even easier on my wallet. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Stay tuned for the inventory and some recipes; who knows what random foods we’ve accumulated.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">cBv</span></div>All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119843450923120890.post-57846792393605748722011-01-05T10:54:00.001-05:002011-01-05T10:54:57.869-05:00What's for Lunch?!In an effort to get back on the healthy train, post-Christmas, and keep my resolutions, I'm wondering what y'all eat for lunch? Do you leave the office for lunch everyday or pack your lunch?<br /><br />My lunches are pretty boring and semi-monotonous. I'm limited to a Subway, Perfect Pita, or deli within walking distance from my office. And lately I've been on a Subway kick.<br /><br />If I pack my lunch it's either a Lean Cuisine or a turkey sandwich, occasionally I'll eat tomato soup. For snacks I usually pack carrots, cucumber slices, goldfish and Greek yogurt. <br /><br />Is there anything fun, easy AND interesting I'm completely missing out on?! Suggestions welcome!<br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />All Things Cherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.com2