Von Chic

Von Chic is a family owned shabby chic company.  They find old furniture and turn it into FABULOUS pieces! The owners are vendors at two different stores. One at Rustic Rejuvenations in Coburg and another store at Down Town Shabby in Albany.  Check out there Facebook and like there page! Von Chic 

Winston Friday

Every Friday Winston used to be able to come to work with me. All the members loved it.  I got a promotion and am working in a different office now and unfortunetly Winston can't come with me anymore. some co workers asked if i would keep Winston Friday as a tradition and post a picture of him every friday so here we go! The tradition is still on!

Winston turned two years old october 10th! He's still spoiled rotten as ever! :)

long time no see...

There have been many many ups n downs since i have been on this website last.  All for the better thats for sure!! I have joined this website called Just been paid... the website is www.profitclicking.com and it has helped me make lots of money!

I have many new shabby chic projects to post and Winston is now TWO years old! still cute as ever! :)

I have missed everyone and cant wait to be back to posting away and sharing my fun projects and stories.

Kitchen remodel!

We are in the middle of a little remodel! Tearing walls down. Tearing counter space out... Adding a kitchen island and adding hardwood floor throughout the house! :) here's the work so far.

Winston Update

Havent been on here in forever.... I thought I thought I would brag about my little man and show everyone how cute he still is!

Here he is working

he likes to sneak under the door around the counter and say hi to all the members so I had to sit him up in a chair with me.

halloween hot dog!

this is his spot for car rides. right behind my head

his first boat ride! poor lil mans hair was blowing in his eyes

went for a little swin with mom to cool off because it was too hot!

all tuckered out....

My First Wreath Project!

My friend is getting married on November 11th.... A fall themed wedding with greens and browns so I thought I would try out a wreath that I see all over pinterest and peoples blogs.... I dont think I did to bad for my first one!  I went to Jo-Anns and got burlap, wood letters and hearts, a hot glue gun to glue the letters and hearts and I got some ribbon!

I got a metal hanger and shaped it into a circle

I cut out seven 3 ft, by 4 in strips of burlap



then i just scrunched away until I liked the way it looked! :)



after all the bulap was on and the hanger was back together I added the letters, hearts, and ribbon...

 

Mary Kay Consultant!

Yup... Thats me... I am a Mary Kay Independant Beauty consultant! I'm trying to promote my business as much as possible and am asking you guys to help me! :)  Check out my website and tell everyone about it!! www.marykay.com/ddewall.... I'm also doing a contest right now on my Mary Kay by Dezeray facebook page... Have your friends and family like my facebook page and tell them who sent you... first prize winner gets eye makeup remover, eye liner, mascara and and eye shadow... second prize gets eye makeup remover and mascara!

Stay tuned for tomorrow... I will be posting my first DIY project! :)

Happy Halloween!!

Hope everyone had a good Halloween! Winston and I had a blast handing out candy to all the adorable trick or treaters!

Thirsty Thursday....

JELLO SHOTS!

via pinterest



Food Friday...

Caprese Salad

my favorite!!



click on the pictures for the recipes

Thirst Thursday...

Perfect Margarita



Fresh Strawberry Margaritas
recipe for one margarita, can easily be multiplied
2 ounces Grand Marnier
1 1/2 ounces Tequila
2 ounces lime juice
2 1/2 ounces strawberry simple syrup [recipe below]
lime + fresh strawberries for garnish
salt + sugar for the rim
Rim the ridge of your glass with a lime wedge and dip in a mix of margarita salt + sugar [I used about 3 tablespoons salt to 2 teaspoons sugar]. Fill the glass with ice. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, grand marnier, simple syrup and lime juice with ice, and shake for about 30 seconds. Pour over ice and squeeze in lime slices and add a few strawberries.
For strawberry simple syrup: combine equal parts sugar and water, bring to a boil and let sugar dissolve, then turn off heat and let cool completely. Combine 1 cup simply syrup + 1 1/2 cups slices strawberries in a blender and blend until combined. I don’t mind strawberry seeds, but if you’d like you can strain the mixture over a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds.
This recipe can be easily doubled, quadrupled, etc. Since everyone’s tastes differ, add simple syrup 1/4 cup at a time and go from taste. I also suggest buying the lime juice if you plan on making a pitcher (or 2) considering you’d have to squeeze a billion limes to get enough juice.

Wedding Wednesday...

Orange





Food Friday...

Lemon Tarts With Graham Cracker Crum Crust 



via kellyneil.com



Thirsty Thursday

Spiced and Spiked Cider

For my first thirsty thirsday post I thought I would start getting into the holiday spirit and share some cider!

via lisa white



Spiced and Spiked Cider

Serving Size: serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. whole cloves
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 2 whole star anise
• juice of 1 orange
• 4 cups apple cider
• 3/4 cup spiced rum (use more/less, if desired)
• orange peel

Method

1. Add the cloves, cinnamon sticks and star anise to a large saucepan over medium heat; lightly toast the spices in the pan for 1 minute.
2. Add the orange juice and apple cider, simmer, but do not boil the cider for 10 minutes.
3. Reduce the heat to low and add the rum.
4. Ladle the cider into serving mugs and garnish with a strip of orange peel. To keep warm, the cider can stay on very low heat while serving.

you can see the best that is hidden behind in every scene

‎"By removing the curtain of negative thoughts from your mind you can see the best that is hidden behind in every scene.

Throughout the day when thing s go wrong, check if you are able to remain unaffected. Also check how far you are able to see beyond each situation and see the positive aspect that is hidden within. Each day take the thought that whatever happens is for the best. Even when things go wrong make the practice of seeing the good aspect in the situation and if you are unable to do so, remain with the faith that everything happens for the best."

~ Brahma Kumaris, Mt Abu.

orange wedding....

I llllove pinterest!

Oh my gosh! Why haven't I heard about this amazing website before!?  It's the greatest thing invented!  It helps me in sooo many ways... I have found stuff for my house that I dont want to forget about so I pinned it! my future tattoos.... PINNED!  someday I just might get married... I have found hair styles that I never want to forget about soooo... theyre PINNED! future clothes for my closet... PINNED!! :) Such a handy little thing. Thanks to you guys I finally use pinterest!! :)