Banana Nut Muffin Suprise!

I love to bake! It is one of my biggest stress relievers. I decided to bake some banana nut bread today because I had some over ripe bananas taking up space on my kitchen cabinet. As I dove into my cabinet to get out my cookbooks, I came across a book I picked up awhile ago by Jessica Seinfield. Most people have heard of her book, Deliciously Deceptive. It is where she gives recipes that have fruit and veggie purees added into them. I decided to give it a whirl to see how things turned out. So far, they look delicious, but the real test will be when I actually bite into them. I am hoping it works out because I am always looking for ways to add more fruit and veggies into my diet. I will let you know tomorrow how things turned out!

Wacky Wednesdays!!!

Do you ever come across a picture and just bust out laughing or nod your head in confusion? I come across this pics a lot. Case in point, the pic above. Now I am a huge Harry Potter fan, but even I think this is a little over the top. I often wonder what people where thinking when they do these things. Does this person truly believe in "The One Who Can Not be Named?" or were they just really bored and wanted to make people laugh (or confused for that matter)? Who knows the answer, but at least it brings a smile to my face!

Side note-I am unsure where this photo came from originally, it was sent to me. I would love to find out though because I want to know the back story behind it!

Organizing 101

So, I have a lot of jewerly....yeah, it is kind of a problem! I just love how you can change a look around with some different accessories! The only problem with having so much jewerly is making sure it all gets worn and that it doesn't end up in a huge tangled mess. That is where my awesome jewerly hanger came from. I actually made this a few years back and it has held up so well and through several moves. It is made from an old peg board that I covered with some fabric from my stash, added some hooks and voila...a jewerly organizer.



Now I just have to make another one for the rest of the jewerly I have acquired and is currently hanging out in my bathroom drawers. I guess I could get rid of some stuff, but what is the fun in that? Happy Crafting!

It's not easy being green!

So, I went to go take pictures of one of my old, yet still awesome, crafting projects and my camera battery is DEAD!!! And of course I can't find the charger. I have beepron having an off week so far when it comes to misplacing things. So instead of a craft I figured I would talk about something else near and dear to my heart. By now, everyone has heard the term, "Going Green." I am almost honestly sick of hearing about it. Don't get me wrong, it is not that I don't believe in protecting the earth, I just think too many people are using the slogan, but not living the life.

I have grown up with the knowledge of recycling and treating the earth with kindness. You should always leave the earth cleaner than you found it! My parents taught us to recycle and compost. I even did my huge senior project on recycling and researched our city's recycling program and its future goals. I created a coloring book for elementary students that talked about cleaning up the earth and we did different projects making things out of ordinary objects like milk cartons and soda bottles.

Like most people, I have adapted to recycling everything possible, use cloth napkins, wash in cold water, have the new energy saving light bulbs, etc. But lately, I have been feeling like I need to do a lot more. I am going to try to continue to "green" my life in one or two additional new ways each month. This month I am starting with trying a new body wash. I know it doesn't sound drastic, but it is an all natural bar of soap that comes in recycled cardboard. It will be a huge change for me because I love using my liquid soap and lathering up some bubbles! I am also going to mix my own cleaning solutions (vinegar and baking soda based) and see how they do cleaning the house. Hopefully everything be just as clean, but without the harsh chemicals! More to come on how my two new goals are going!

Fabric Flowers????

More bouquets! I love how this bride made her flowers from old textiles and fabrics. She was trying to have a very eco friendly wedding. These flowers just turned out amazing! My sis has mentioned having some, if not all fabric flowers and I think I am in agreement, they are simply breathtaking. I found these off of the www.greenweddingshoes.com website. This website is one of my daily reads and if you love weddings, it should be one of yours too!

Happy Memorial Day!!

Hey! Hope everyone is enjoying their Memorial Day weekend. This is a picture of my father when he went into the Marines. My parents met while they were both serving our country. During times like these, I am especially proud of all my family, as well as everyone else, who has served our country proudly. I truly believe it is because of them we have our freedom today. To everyone who has ever served or is serving now, you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless to all!

Drop your Drawers Here!!

Oh lovely laundry rooms! You are just so sweet.
You actually make me want to spend more time
doing my laundry... well almost! Like most people
I spend a large majority
of my time doing the
laundry. It just
accumulates so
quickly! And then
the dryer eats your
socks, which is so
not cool. I have
recently decided that
I need to make my
laundry room a more
fun place to work. The only problem is that I am
trying to do it on a very tight (and I mean, tight budget.)
I want it to look good, but don't have the means
to spend lots of money. I love the pink laundry
room above. It is so cute and compact. My laundry
room is pretty tiny, which is good for the
budget, but not storage. Somehow, it seems to still
be missing a little something. The wallpaper in this next
laundry room is so unexpected.

It really brings a little
something extra. However,
I have no experience in
wallpapering and don't
really think I want to spend
the time or the money on a
room that only I use. I do
wish that my room was big
enough to have a cabinet for
folding clothes with storage
underneath like this room though.
What a blessing it must be to have such a large room!

Some people want bigger living rooms and bedrooms,

but not me! Bring on the huge laundry! I would

love the room below as

well. I love the aqua tones

and all of the storage

options. I am hoping to

get some decorating

started this weekend after

helping some of my friends

move into their new home!

Seeing new people's houses always makes me more

motivated to finish decorating mine, especially when

they are further along in the process than I am. I like

an eclectic mix of items in my house and I am cheap, ummm...

I mean thrifty, so it takes me forever to find items that

I love. Hopefully some new pics of the updated laundry soon!
(All pics found on besthousedesign.blogspot.com)