Gathering Inspiration for Christmas Decorations 2013

This was my first year going to the Nutcracker Market here in Houston.  I heard so much about how this was the premier in Christmas decoration and entertaining shopping.  I must say this is the ultimate shopping experience for the holidays.  There were all types of original designs for children Continue Reading →

Scandal Premier Watch Party with Scandal Bingo Cards for November 14, 2013

  Bingo cards for tonights episode (Nov. 14 episode 7) are available by clicking the following link:  Scandal Bingo Cards 3eps7. Bingo cards for tonights episode (Oct. 31 episode 5) are available by clicking the following link:  Scandal Bingo Cards 3eps5. It’s finally SCANDAL Thursday!  Ever since the premier, we Continue Reading →

Scandal Premier Watch Party: DIY Gladiator Jewelry

Hello everybody, I have finally found the time to add a post.  Between work, a new grand-daughter, and several new projects, time has gotten away from me.  I promise to return soon with other posts.  Usually my posts center around Christmas decorations, however I have been preoccupied with ABC’s Scandal. Continue Reading →

Christmas At Home 2012

This Christmas season caught me by surprise. I totally got off to a slow start with my decorations at home. I try to begin preparations in late October or early November because of the amount of trees we put up. However this year there was only time for 3 Christmas Continue Reading →

Christmas 2012 Around Houston

Our Office Tree The first tree to be decorated this holiday season was the office Christmas tree.  This year, Santa’s helpers were Renise, Renee, Lynn, Maria, Stephanie and Sharon.  We usually take extra time out to decorate the entire reception area, however this year there was only time for the Continue Reading →

Images from Christmas Past

I was looking through my pictures of past Christmas decorations, and thought I would post them here.  I am trying desperately to gather ideas for Christmas 2012.  Stay tuned for our Christmas in July celebration.

Decorating and Renovating Our 1980s Home

We purchased our home in October of 2008 for a bargain.  We know this home was built in the 1980s, and needed some tender loving care.  We were able to redo the front bathroom and the kitchen in the first year, Later we stained the back patio for a family Continue Reading →

Thanksgiving in Pensacola

This was my first get-away with Jimmy and friends during the Thanksgiving holidays.  And I must say the experience was glorious.   It was Wednesday morning around 6:00 AM when we loaded up the SUV and met Barry, Stephanie and family to start the long drive to Pensacola Florida.  I had Continue Reading →

Christmas Mardi Gras Tree Decorations 2012

Well, it’s that time of year again and I had the opportunity to create the centerpiece for their winter party.   The event was held at the Crown Plaza Hotel here in Houston, Texas across from the Reliant Stadium. The first half of the ballroom was set in Casino style, Continue Reading →

Mardi Gras Themed Christmas Tree Decorations

I had the pleasure of Decorating for the Southern Alumni Mardi Gras Gala.  It gave me the opportunity to venture outside my comfort zone and put all my resources to use.  After many hours searching the internet for ideas, I was able to find many of the mardi gras masks Continue Reading →