Sayonara 2008!

Dear 2008, I’m not going to miss you when you’re gone. I have a million reasons why I hate your stinking guts, but I have one fabulous reason why I love you, and we elected him on November 4th.
I know I keep jinxing my family and I by saying oh it’s going to be a [...]

I couldn’t just post one……

If you were here earlier tonight, you noticed I posted Cannon Rose, well…I was going through my pictures when I noticed that this one just had “post me tonight” all over it!
This photo was taken in my backyard over the summer. If you’ve followed my blog since I was on blogger, you might remember that [...]

Cannon Rose!

How amazing, I created a shop last night, and I have already sold my first print!!! I am so thrilled about this, that I decided to post a new print, Cannon Rose. I absolutely love the uniqueness of this photo. The roses of course are my mom’s, but the vintage metal pitcher was my neighbor, [...]

http://dolcechic.etsy.com now OPEN!

I am pleased to announce after months of talking about opening a shop, I have finally done so! I have a few prints up and available for purchase. If there are any photos I’ve taken that you would like to see in my shop, please tell me…and I will be happy to do so!
Photos are [...]

Peaceful Easy Feeling

Merry Christmas & Happy 100

Merry Christmas!!!!!!
I hope you all have the merriest of Christmases, and while I know I will see you before the new year, for those of you who won’t be in the blogging world between now and then, Happy New Year! Today marks my 100th WordPress post ( those of you who’ve followed me from [...]

Happy Thoughts Day 5

UPDATE 12/22/08: I think I spoke too soon. Please continue your prayers, as she is still in a great deal of pain today. I hope everything will be okay…….
Thank you for your prayers!

UPDATE: Grandma is coming home! The doctors are hoping it isn’t what they initially thought…so if the pain doesn’t come back, that part [...]

Happy Thoughts Day 4

Seeing as I haven’t slept, I went to the store without makeup on this morning at 6am for my ill grandmother and I’ve been more than just a caregiver…but an actual “nurse” to her today, I’m having a hard time coming up with a happy thought. I guess my happy thought is that even though [...]

Happy Thoughts Day 3

My happy thought for the day is I am happy to announce that one of the best girls I know, and my close friend Laura has created a blog! This makes me so happy, because she is just the best. Everyone should be so fortunate as to have an amazing friend like Laura! Here’s her [...]

Never Too Early

Based on California standards…it’s FREEZING! I know you mid-westerners think I’m a baby when it comes to this weather, and I will rightfully admit that I am…but I am so jealous of you so cal residents who get to wear sundresses and sandals all year long. With that being said, I thought today would be [...]

Happy Thoughts Day 2

I got carded at the grocery store tonight. I might only be 27, but it really puts me in a bad mood when I’m not (carded.) lol

I’ve always wanted to do a side braid and found this video. It looks pretty easy!

Happy Thoughts

I’ve been tagged by the fabulous Chris of Reverie. The rules are that “for 5 days you have to post something that made you happy that day and tag 5 people to do the same.”
Here goes…….
I am happy my Lucy Goosie Baby Floosie is feeling better. My brother and I were really worried about her [...]

New Goodies!

My mom was super busy this weekend and created some new ornaments. Here are a few of them! Only $6 per ornament and $3 shipping! Less than $10 for a unique handmade ornament!!! Head over to Oh Rosie and check out the rest!

Mele Kalikimaka

Sage Golden Ornament,
which was inspired by Anne Sage of The City [...]

Home For Christmas

We started decorating the weekend prior to Thanksgiving, but only finished decorating both trees last night. This is the first time since my parents split up that my mom has gone all out for Christmas, for that was the day our entire lives changed. Things may be different, for instance our antique tractor we used [...]

Old-Fashioned Family Christmas

Today I am showcasing the etsy shop of Ohrosie aka Mama! My mom recently opened an etsy shop with her lovely quilted Christmas ornaments. She’s been creating these ornaments for over 15 years, and they’re absolutely gorgeous! Here are a few of her pretty ornaments. Please check out her shop, as she has more for [...]

A Primitive Christmas

“Shopgirl” Ruth Brown of From The Homestead in Elk Grove, California has a passion for beautiful antiques, and has a knack for decor. Every year Ms. Brown with the help of her husband, Bob decorate their adorable shop in Old Town for Christmas with primitive goods found exclusively in her shop.
From The Homestead
9082 Elk Grove [...]

Oooh Lala!

How many of you love Juicy, Kooba, and just about any other brand at discount prices? I know I do! One of my good friends sent me an invite to join Rue la la, and I am in heaven! Today they are showcasing juicy apparel/sunglasses, and tomorrow of all things KOOBA handbags!!!! I totally forgot [...]

Mil Gracias

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you for your sweet comments! I hope the test went well. Shockingly I think I did the best on the math portion. If you’d like the percentage, area, or need help with fractions, I think I’m your gal Regular posts will resume this week! Woooohooooo!!! Here’s [...]

CHCHCHCHANGING

I am so sorry for my lack of posts lately. I have a huge exam on Saturday which I have been studying for. While I miss visiting your blogs, I’m pretty proud of myself for doing my best to stay focused. Please send good karma and positive vibes my way As much as [...]

Happy Day

All Cyber Shopped OUT!

I don’t know about you, but I went a little crazy on Friday with these terrific deals I’ve been emailed about! I finally bought an ipod which I’m pretty stoked about! I bought a pair of Nike’s off their website. If the shoes are $125 and above you can get 30% off plus free shipping. [...]

In December

“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us when adversity takes the place of prosperity when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts [...]