high & low(s)

I hope you all had an enjoyable and relaxing weekend!  I'm nice and relaxed... and burnt.  Just the way it should be I suppose ;)

So... I'm not yet half way through my day and I've already experienced my high and lows for the day.

Carpets got professionally cleaned!  Woot woot!!!  I feel like a new woman.  It has been on the to-do list for a while now, and I'm THRILLED to have it finally crossed off.

Pup is in confinement for a few hours until it dries.  He could care less as long as he's got his bed.

Not one hour after the carpets were cleaned, raspberry jelly found it's way from Izzy's mouth to the living room carpet.  WHY???!!!!!

Good thing I bought their expensive spot cleaner :/

Time to relax with a nice, ice cold beverage... or not.  "Why you're not an ice cube!"

Our ice maker has apparently decided to eat itself.  Looks like a new refrigerator is on the horizon.  Awesome.

Thank God I'm still on Cloud 9 about the carpets being cleaned ;)

hunting down the winged unicorn

I did it.  I finally hunted down and snagged the winged unicorn, aka the fiddle leaf fig.

It was the most ridiculous search, much like trying to find something that never existed.

I got a lot of, "Good luck.  If I can't find one, you'll never find one."  So, I took it as a challenge.

It may not be one of the tall tree like versions I've had my eyes on, but that's ok. 

{via Pinterest via Emily Henderson}

{via Pinterest via ???}

All I was after was to add a little life to this corner of the living room, and I think he fits in just fine.  And if all goes well he'll grow up to be like the big kids above!

And, look ma!  I've not killed it yet, it's actually growing!!!  Another win for  me :D

 

What do you guys think?  Are you still in love the full leafy loveliness of the fiddle leaf, or are you sick and tired of it already?

play day

I took Izzy to the botanical garden in town the other day.  She's been asking to go for a while now.  It's been a year since we last hit them up... whoops!

Botanica really upped their game when they opened the children's garden.  They now have lots of fun stuff especially made for kids.

I'm THE WORST at getting photos off my phone, so this last group is from last year ;)

I'm finding I like spring and summer much more now that I have a child.  I can really appreciate getting outside and letting her just run off some energy.  Hopefully it won't be another year before I get her back out there! 



midwestern sewing girl

Today you guys can find me guest posting over at Maggie's place, Midwestern Sewing Girl!





Here's a little hint for ya ;)

While you're there be sure to enter yourself into Maggie's newest giveaway.  Imagine not having to think about dinner for 3 months!  3 months people!!!

See you there!

a little announcement

Izzy has a little something she's been wanting to share with everyone...



That's right we're expecting No. 2!!!

Nice to finally have the cat outta the bag ;)

PrintRunner winner!

Thanks to everyone who entered into the PrintRunner giveaway!



The winner of 250 custom stickers goes too....

Cheryl Brickey!!!

Who said:  I follow Crazy Wonderful on Pinterest

Congratulations Cheryl!  Be sure to check your inbox for an email from me soon!



eat this

A while back my recipe box went from looking a something like this...

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to this...

Anymore, if I'm wondering what to make for dinner it's my Pinterest food board I head straight for.

I'm not a fan of cooking so it's easy for me to get stuck in a rut and make the same meal over and over again.  Trying out new recipes I've found on Pinterest has been a welcomed blessing in our house ;)

Here are some I've recently made and definitely recommend.

Tuscan Pasta with Tomato Basil Cream

(Made this Friday night, couldn't have been easier)

{via Pinterest via My Recipes}

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup

(Psst... This seriously tastes like the real deal)

{via Pinterest via Mom in Time Out}

Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps

(The rice mixture alone is Heaven)

{via Pinterest via Mel's Kitchen}

Hawaiian Turkey Burgers

(We make these ALL. THE. TIME.)

{via Pinterest via Our Best Bites}

Lime Cilantro Rice

(Amazing side for a Mexican dish)

{via Pinterest via Chef in Training}

Veggie Muffins

(Perfect for Izzy, who will not touch a veggie to save her life.  We call them cupcakes)

{via Pinterest via The Southern Institute}

Lemon White Chip Cookies

(A refreshing swap for the classic chocolate chip)

{via Pinterest via The Sweet Spot}

Do you guys head to Pinterest for dinner inspiration?  Do you have a Pinterest recipe you think is too insane in the membrane for me not to try?  Let me know!!!

And... don't forget to enter yourself in to win 250 custom stickers!  Last chance to enter ends tonight!

dog silhouette art - tutorial

You guys have been asking for a tutorial on the dog art I made for Izzy's room.

Well, I FINALLY got my rear in gear and got it put together for you!

What you'll need:

• wood panel (I used a precut 16x36 piece found at my local home improvement store)
• primer (not a must)
• paint for background
• paint for silhouette
• sand paper
• stain
• computer with printer and paper
• chalk
• pencil
• tape

Here we go!

STEP ONE: Prime your piece of wood. This is optional. I did it because I wanted to see some of the darker gray primer show through when I distressed it.

STEP TWO: Paint on your background color and let dry.

STEP THREE: Using your computer, print out the image you want.  I used Microsoft Publisher and created a custom sized page design to match the size of my pieces of wood (16"x36"). I changed the image to print out in a light grayscale so I didn't waste a bunch of ink.  Line up and tape together your sheets of paper.

STEP FOUR: Flip the paper over and rub the entire backside with chalk.

STEP FIVE: Position the paper on the piece of wood and trace around the image with a pencil.  Remove the paper and you will have a chalk outline of your image.

STEP SIX: Use a small paint brush to trace and fill in the image. Let dry

STEP SEVEN: If you'd like, distress the edges and lightly sand over the front of the entire piece. To give it a little more of an aged look you can dip a paper towel into some stain and rub it over the front and edges and let dry. 

That's it, you're done!

I'll be linking up to these fab parties!

The DIY Project Parade at The DIY Showoff

CraftOManiac Monday at CraftOManiac

Before and After Party at Thrifty Decor Chick

Tutorials and Tips at Home Stories A2Z

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

DIY by Design

Tip Me Tuesday at Tip Junkie

Show Me What Ya Got at Not Just a Housewife
Tuesday Confessional at Confessions of a Stay at Home Mommy
Tuesday To Do at The Blackberry Vine
Will Craft For... at Tales of a Trophy Wife
Show and Share at Southern Lovely
Tuesday Talent Show at Chef in Training
Tuesday Link Party at Todays Creative Blog

Will See It Wednesday at Fabric Bows and More

What's Up Wednesdays at Sew Woodsy
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Wow Me Wednesday at Ginger Snaps
Primp Your Stuff at {Primp}
Whatever Goes Wednesdays at Someday Crafts
Look What I Made! at Creations by Kara
What We Wore and Made at Rae Gun Ramblings

Creative Juice Thursday at Momnivore's Dilemma

Everything but the Kitchen Sink at A Little Knick Knack

Delightfully Inspiring Thursday at Delightful Order

Making it with Allie at What Allie's Making Now
Suzy's House Party at Saved by Suzy
Haute Stuff Thursday at Frugalicious Me

Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous

Remodelaholics Anonymous at Remodelaholic

Frugal Friday at Shabby Nest

Fancy This Fridays at Truly Lovely

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Weekend Wrap Up at Tatertots and Jello

Flaunt it Friday at Chic on a Shoestring

Simply Link Party at Simply Designing

Simply Creations Friday at Simple Home Life

Pity Party at 30 Handmade Days

Delicately Constructed Fridays at Delicate Construction
Inspiration Friday at At the Picket Fence
VIP Party at Designer Garden
Feature Friday at Five Days... 5 Ways
365 Link Party at Two Thirty-five Designs

Weekend Link Up at Bacon Time with the Hungry Hypo
The Saturday Seven at Positively Splendid

Just Something I Whipped Up at The Girl Creative

Nifty Thrifty Sunday at Nifty Thrifty Things

Creative Bloggers' Party and Hop at Homemaker on a Dime

Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming

PrintRunner giveaway!

Time for a giveaway!

PrintRunner is offering you guys a chance to win 250 custom stickers!  These standard stickers are 2"x3.5", printed on premium sticker stock, full color or black and white, and will be ready to ship to you in 3 business days.

Here's what I'm thinking...

Create custom return address labels, upload your blog or business logo, slap a custom sticker on a treat bag for a birthday party, "hands off my diet coke" sticker for the office ;)

PrintRunner offers several online printing services in addition to stickers printing.  Seriously, check them out if you have a printing need.  They do everything.

This giveaway is open to US Residents only, ages 18 years old and above.  If you have won a PrintRunner giveaway within the last two months, you will not be eligible.  A proof of the stickers will not be provided.

Disclaimer - I will receive a set of awesome stickers for hosting this giveaway.  Thanks PrintRunner!

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Leave a separate comment for each entry (6 chances!).  And if your email isn't connected to your profile, please include it in your comments so I can contact you if you win!

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Giveaway ends Monday, May 14th at 11:59 CST. 

One random winner will be announced Tuesday, May 15th! 

color my world link party favs

Thank you to all who linked up to the Color My World Linky Party!

You guys are gooood!

Here are a couple of my favs for the party in honor of my color of choice - PINK!

My Fabulous Life linked up this flippin fabulous armoire.  The color makes my hear skip a beat and I adore the styling on top.

Little Black Door linked up her perfectly pink touches to her little girl's room.  How awesome does that watercolor look with a pink frame?!  And, I know it's not pink, but I want that elephant :)

Thanks again for linking up!

And, check back here in a few hours for a giveaway!!!