a few linkys of things i am liking,
(i am making you work for it today)
wanting to make these.....but don't have the ingredients right now.
loving this shop.....can't decide which i like the best.
ordered this shower curtain for the new bathroom.
want to buy this print from kal bartenski.....and this set too!
watching this video made me miss annie being little so much and remember what a blessing her school was to us.
LIKE this collage page. :) color color color.
i felt really good after reading this post....validated, understood and enlightened.
LOVE this cake and party...want to have one of my OWN!...for my 37th perhaps?...minus the power rangers.
considering these shoes...
it makes running even more fun when the accessories are cute (still hitting 4 miles a couple times a week! :)
this chalkboard was begging for me to bring it home....i didn't....yet.
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this morning i was going to make the lampshades for two lamps i got from my grandma's home.
i was planning on just covering them with the black and white dot fabric
but realized the shade shape was going to be difficult.
someone left a comment yesterday saying "you are making those ripped fabric lampshades!" and i smiled because i wasn't.....but then i decided to do it once my first plan wasn't going to work.
i covered the wire with strips of fabric and tiny dots of hot glue.
btw....ripping fabric is really fun.
it's loud and satisfies something in me....it's weird right?
then i just wrapped strips around and tied.
that is it.
super easy.
very happy.
and quick.
:)
i first saw this idea on the pleated poppy.....lindsey inspired me with this fabulous craft!
i want to make 10 more....it was so fun.
Don't make those no bake energy balls from Smashed Peas and Carrots! I'm warning you, they are delicious and I ate the ENTIRE batch by myself in two days! They are SO good!
Those lamps are too cute!
Posted by: Julie | January 18, 2012 at 03:15 PM
those are too cute!
Posted by: Holly | January 18, 2012 at 03:19 PM
I have got to do that to my bedroom lamps... they would hide dust well too I bet!!!
Posted by: Laura Lee | January 18, 2012 at 03:20 PM
I've been keeping an eye out for some new running shoes. Good choice! And that chalkboard ... I MUST OWN IT!
Posted by: Allison | January 18, 2012 at 03:23 PM
Wow, what a dose of pretty this whole post is! Thank you! You are making me feel inspired...
Posted by: Aimee | January 18, 2012 at 03:26 PM
ha! i just blogged about those energy bites this afternoon! :) http://www.itsgoodtobequeen.net/2012/01/mini-chocolate-chips-healthy.html
okay, your lamp shade rocks. that's got me thinking....i think i need to recover a lamp shade tonight!!
Posted by: sara @ it's good to be queen | January 18, 2012 at 03:28 PM
Beautiful lamp(shades)! Something old, something new.
Posted by: Polderkolder | January 18, 2012 at 03:36 PM
i'm sooo digging these scrappy happy lampshades. a version is on my to do list too - Got the shade all stripped down & ready for me to get my scraps in gear! yours turned out funky darling!
Posted by: northern cottage | January 18, 2012 at 03:36 PM
Meg...love the lamp! Thanks for sharing! And just wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog. Love, love the crafts, photos, and your honesty (it's encouraging to new moms like myself :) Thanks!
Posted by: charity palmer | January 18, 2012 at 03:37 PM
Hi,
I have been following your blog for many months now and I want to thank you. You are inspiring, I write my own blog but I don't post as much as you do. You remind me that I can do more then I give myself credit for. You are comforting. You share the good, the bad and the ugly reminding me that I am human and perfect the way I am. You write with such honesty and humor that I feel like I am listening to a good friend. So thank you so much for being a safe port in the sea of life.
Kerrin
Posted by: Kerrin Norman | January 18, 2012 at 03:37 PM
went to every single link that you sent me to....
loved the post about crying....I cry often, too.
LOVE your lamp...I'm SOOOOOOO copying it.
AND....a friend from my hometown is coming to your craft weekend. that makes me so happy!~
Posted by: tara | January 18, 2012 at 03:39 PM
That lamp is so cute and very you!
x
Posted by: Gemma | January 18, 2012 at 04:22 PM
Oh, the video! Loved it, what an awesome school. I teach preschool, it inspired me...
Posted by: Lori Winger | January 18, 2012 at 04:32 PM
love the random finds...thanks for sharing.
Posted by: nicole i | January 18, 2012 at 04:39 PM
Pinning like crazy! x
Posted by: Kerry | January 18, 2012 at 04:44 PM
I honestly would consider moving just to send my kids to the same preschool... loved the M is for Martin video & the thought and creativity that went into teaching the preschoolers such an important part of our history.
Posted by: Jill | January 18, 2012 at 04:46 PM
Your creativity is insane! Everything I see I want to make!!!
Posted by: Amy @ www.littleforalittlewhile.blogspot.com | January 18, 2012 at 04:50 PM
i posted the cake recipe for you my dear....so enjoy, and yes to new running shoes. you will need to run MILES after eating my cake!!!! :-)
Posted by: Laura Phelps | January 18, 2012 at 04:52 PM
Those running shoes ARE happy(do you think they'd help with the fact that I H-A-T-E running?)
So glad you gave a shout out to Leslie. She's one of the best people Ive ever met. She seeks after the Lord will everything in her and is just as intentional in her friendship. I adore her!
Oh and Lindsey just posted about that very same shower curtain. Its a good price! And West Elm has great quality stuff. Hows the bathroom comin along? I cant wait to see it.
Posted by: Sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails | January 18, 2012 at 05:13 PM
I loved that tutorial. So sweet.
This post made me happy.
Posted by: No.17 | January 18, 2012 at 05:20 PM
OK, the shower curtain is the only linky-do-thingy that I clicked on, expecting some vibrant, out-of-this-world colourful,rainbow extravaganza...apparently I am wrong!
Posted by: merlin | January 18, 2012 at 05:39 PM
love the lamp!!! love your blog!
Posted by: kelley | January 18, 2012 at 06:21 PM
I just bought the curtain in yellow stripes....love it!!!
Posted by: Melissa | January 18, 2012 at 06:27 PM
i have missed your little links on the side! this is kind of the same. glad they are back!
Posted by: joell | January 18, 2012 at 07:13 PM
my daughter (10yrs old) is curled up next to me browsing the net
and she says, "let's do Whatever, that's always fun."
(didn't know she even knew your blog
I guess I've showed her a few times
more than I realized)
so I click on over and she says, "ooh! that's cool!" (the lamps)
"let's do that and the melted crayon thing"
:) thanks meg
Posted by: April R | January 18, 2012 at 07:49 PM
I have those shoes (except mine are gray/aqua) and they are the best! Love the lampshade too! Oh and heck--the shower curtain, be still my heart. Love it all!
Posted by: Anne in SC | January 18, 2012 at 07:49 PM
I've seen several similar lampshades on Pinterest. I think I need to find a room that needs a new lampshade!! Love it!!
Posted by: Terrie G | January 18, 2012 at 08:20 PM
That lampshade is super cute!
Posted by: Kate @ Songs Kate Sang | January 18, 2012 at 08:34 PM
Reading your blog make me happy!
Posted by: tina | January 18, 2012 at 08:39 PM
Hey Meg!
Who are you and what kind of crazy power do you wield on the blogosphere? My Etsy shop is HOPPING right now because of your wonderful link. Please contact me so I can make a special thank you thingy for you and offer something special to your readers. What a wonderful wonderful day I've had (and I'm guessing many more to come) thanks to you.
Best!
Posted by: Spunky Fluff (Kristen Bangs) | January 18, 2012 at 09:07 PM
Meg,
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
Posted by: Tricia Pridemore | January 18, 2012 at 09:19 PM
I love you making us "work" for your blog today! The links made it super fun! I loved the store...my grandma used to sing me the bushel and a peck song when i was young! LOVE IT!!! Also, the cake was awesome! I want to try it, like SOON! Thirdly, love the lamp! I might just hafta go buy fabric just for that! :D
Posted by: Krissy | January 18, 2012 at 09:29 PM
I love when your blog pops up on my reader. I love all the color. Thanks for being real and awesome
Posted by: Nat | January 18, 2012 at 10:02 PM
I bought shower curtain (yellow version) in the WE store today...I LOVE it!!! and I totally saw your beadboard picture frame in one of your recent posts and wanted it...thanks for putting the source! looking forward to bathroom pics.
Posted by: kelly | January 18, 2012 at 10:08 PM
i love your lamp shades! toooooo fun! and thanks for allll the links. i was just going to go to bed. guess not :)
Posted by: Alicia @ La Famille | January 18, 2012 at 10:30 PM
I love all of your linkies. Thanks so much for sharing.
Of course my hubby won't like it because my bank acct with suffer a little.
Posted by: Rachel | January 18, 2012 at 11:48 PM
Thanks for the links - especially to the one for the No-Bake Energy Bites! I need to hit the grocery store so I can make these today!! YUM!
And, I love, love, love the lamp shades. You are one crafty Momma!!
Posted by: Cheryl E. | January 19, 2012 at 07:04 AM
I love your links! I never heard of the store (world market) with the chalk board. I am in love! My wallet is going to hurt after finding that site. I wish I had one of those stores near me. There are none in the Northeast.
Posted by: Janine | January 19, 2012 at 07:09 AM
The No Bake Energy Bites are the bomb. I have 5 children and every single one of them loves them. (That is saying something in this household). I did add a couple of tablespoons of Cocoa powder to mine. I have made 4 batches in 2 weeks and they were begging for more last night. Great breakfast and healthy snack. Hope you enjoy them.
Posted by: Tami | January 19, 2012 at 08:04 AM
Thanks for always finding the best stuff, so I don't have to :)
Loving the lampshades!!! xoxo Ashlyn
Posted by: Ashlyn@Pinecone | January 19, 2012 at 08:57 AM
It is because of you that i have a new fond love for polkie dot fabric. Happy Thursday Chica (4 mile runs are no small feat!).
Posted by: Tiffany | January 19, 2012 at 09:42 AM
I bought my mom (who is PICKY about her running/walking shoes), those Nikes for christmas--they are BY FAR her most favorite and beyond comfortable shoes ever---she bought a 2nd pair w/in a week and LOVES them! The guy at footlocker said they are the best selling Nike's ever (even over the shocks!)
Posted by: cas | January 19, 2012 at 09:47 AM
LOVE the lampshade. thinking it would be darling to add one like that to my girls' room! thanks!
Posted by: Kimber-Leigh | January 19, 2012 at 10:15 AM
i just bought that shower curtain from west elm last week! did you get the gray and white stripe? it's gorgeous!!
that store can be trouble for me....big trouble.
Posted by: michaela | January 19, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Hi Meg,
Saw this on Etsy and thought of you :)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74634042/rainbow-glittered-hearts-burlap-banner
Blessings!
Posted by: Elaina | January 19, 2012 at 01:09 PM
Love your blog Meg! I read it daily! You have really inspired me to be a better mom, to be more involved and more creative. I have also started my own little blog for fun! Take Care and keep bloggin'!!!
Posted by: Aneta Kudasik | January 19, 2012 at 01:17 PM
Nice finds. I love when I read bloggers finding little pretties all around the internets. :)
Posted by: happygirl | January 19, 2012 at 01:31 PM
FYI: These types of posts are MY FAVORITE that you do. I like peaking into your creative mind to see what you like and what makes you tick a little. :o) And that lamp...OH MY!!! It just went to my pinterest boards. http://pinterest.com/RustyCottage/
Posted by: Anna Marie | January 19, 2012 at 02:20 PM
I am a fitness & wellness coordinator and I have heard nothing but wonderful things about those running shoes!!
Posted by: Melissa | January 21, 2012 at 08:15 AM
/hi Meg, I've been reading your blog NONSTOP for weeks now...(am working my way back through the archives...in March 2008 now!) it sounds like the sign you need to get from that shop you linked to at the beginning of your post is the one that says "Never grow up" since you're always "complaining" that your kids grow too fast :) If I lived near you, I'd definitely want to be friends :) Lisa :)
Posted by: Lisa | January 24, 2012 at 09:42 PM