New Year’s Resolution
Its that time of the year again. Just like everyone else I start thinking of those new year’s resolutions. Yes, this is the year, I am going to keep them! 🙂 Here is my list:
1. Get back to running every morning before work.
The Running Free by Ll'sWorld (Flickr)
2. Finish the desk we started months ago.
My first camera by Sir Cam (Flickr)
3. Be more positive.
Focus on the bright spot, and your whole world will light up! by Sicilian Italiano (Flickr)
4. Save more money, be more thrifty.
Money Saving Tips by Mint Software (Flckr)
5. Keep a more creative eye out for the unexpected inspiration.
How to recycle jeans & Save money by gogreen.savegreen
6. Say I love you more.
"I love you" by g-mikee (Flickr)
7. Learn to cook.
Three girls learn cooking by ~~*♥♥♥Michelle♥♥♥*~~~ (Flickr)
8. Remember to take more before pictures of my projects.
I'll be a Legend after cleaning this mess by naddl79 (Flickr)
9. Just like a little kid with a diary, try to post on my new blog every day! 🙂
my 2007 diary by akaitori (Flickr)
There you have it. There’s my list. They are pretty simple and hopefully that makes them easier to keep! (And cute, fun pictures, too!)
What are your new year’s resolutions??
A Touch Of Color
There doesn’t seem to be much color around here lately. The skies are dreary and snow is blowing accross the roads. Again. Ugh. But, amongst the dullness of these winter days, I have some very pretty flowers to share. A client came into my office today and to thank me for the Christmas gifts our company had for his children, he had brought be a small bouqet of gorgeous flowers. Hope these cheer your day as much as they did mine!
I took them home and added them to a vintage wine bottle. It was all we had that was skinny enough, but I ended up loving it!
Winter Wonderland
Today is another snowy day here in Illinois. Thick sheets of ice have kept me at home again today. The house is cozy and warm, watching Christmas movies, but outside snow continues to fall. The dog and I went out to play in the snow for a bit, before getting back to some work. Here are some quick pictures of our snowy day. For those of you in warm areas, enjoy only having to look at these pictures!
Our snowy back yard.
You can see the snow still falling down.
Homemade Doggie Treats
Romeo. He might look big, but he's only a year old!
I know this isn’t exactly decor related, but it is home related. We have been shopping for some Christmas gifts for our puppy, Romeo. We have gotten a few treats and bones, and a new sheepskin bed. But, dog toys and goodies are EXPENSIVE! The other day I came accross a psot on Apartment Therapy for a bunch of homemade dog treats that are owner tested and approved. Not only do the posters say that the treats are less expensive, but also that their pets love them. I think I’m going to give it a try, and if Romeo approves, I may even give some out for Christmas gifts to other pet owners on my list. This is the recipe that I am going to start with:
Peanut Butter Doggie Bones
Ingredients:
2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 cup natural peanut butter
1 cup low-fat milk
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, combine flour and baking powder. In another bowl, mix peanut butter and milk. Add wet mixture to dry, and mix well.
Turn out dough on a lightly floured surface and knead. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness and cut out shapes. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake 20 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool on a rack and store in an airtight container.
For the other recipes and tips, here is the full link:
http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/good-questions/good-question-looking-for-pet-treat-recipes-071098
I’m A Flickr-er
I have been taking so many photos lately that I decided to become a Flickr-er. If you like what you see here, then check out my Flickr photos as well. My account name is jessimarie33. I post some of the same photos as I post here, but also random snapshots from daily life. Check it out!
"The simples pleasures in life II", on Flickr, by Stumbleine.
"It is the sweet, simple things in life which are the real ones after all," on Flickr, by Kuttibalu
Let It Snow, Let It Snow
Romeo wanted to go out and play in the fluff, but I was just to cold. It was only about 7 degrees out.
I left work early today due to the immense amounts of snow we are getting here. I spent the rest of the afternoon doing chores, drinking hot cocoa, and finishing up that cute little stool. When I opened the door to let the dog out, whoa, snow blew in everywhere, and I was so glad to be cuddled up inside instead of making the long commute home in the dark. I know these photos are dark (it was dark out!), but the snow was really pretty, as long as you weren’t driving in it.
I think we had a few inches at this point. It kept snowing for a few more hours.
Make Mine Eclectic 