tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7547130173133267652024-03-05T20:25:44.234-05:00Metamorphasis of MeMetamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-26083490166166667052013-01-30T23:06:00.001-05:002013-01-30T23:08:03.638-05:00New BlogHi Everyone,<br />
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I've moved my blog over to Wordpress! I would love if you would come check it out. My new blog includes makeup tutorials, tips and tricks as well as insight into my favorite monthly products. I will also unveil my YouTube channel within the next few weeks.<br />
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<br />Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-36538391533638749262012-09-25T21:12:00.000-04:002012-09-25T21:12:13.795-04:00I'm on Instagram!I have finally joined Instagram after the insistence of some friends. Check me out: sunshinerae811.Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-23283869369692620832012-08-29T00:07:00.000-04:002012-08-29T00:07:10.760-04:00Hey Y'allI am here and alive. It saddens me that my blog has been neglected, but that also means that life is busy and good things are happening. I am hoping to get back into regularly scheduled blog posts and even some vlogs!<br />
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Looking forward to catching up soon.Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-10157982105609215582011-12-20T16:44:00.003-05:002011-12-20T16:45:57.832-05:00Christmas Traditions...<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I was reading a blog the other day and the day's topic was family traditions at Christmas. Every family has them, sometimes there are several of them. Growing up we had 2 traditions that occured during the Christmas season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2. Going out to eat as a family Christmas Eve. We did this every year either following Christmas Eve service or prior to it. The whole family would dress up and go to a nice dinner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family!</span></div>Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-22090889362328080802011-10-07T16:18:00.000-04:002011-10-07T16:18:12.678-04:00Major FAIL...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-75648779607825325082011-09-13T19:26:00.003-04:002011-09-13T19:35:56.131-04:00Do you Birch Box?I was turned on to this AMAZING service/product called Birch Box. It's basically like a magazine subscription that comes to your home every single month, but it's a box filled with goodies such as hair products, makeup, perfume and more! The subscription is only $10 a month to try the latest beauty products on the market.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 202px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651991834130990322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrf5RICnUez-vHeRob2yRdDgcV3IVn7N4pLSZpoYXl-kkHHOCtA1sayFrmUPy5MmoDCbDUqokWbVOz0GjiNvT_zkBXkp_l-yRqv45HTq-aOvpe_m40hjXMRwgDZ8LJS4ppG1QloZQ6EkQ/s320/Home_MainImage01_600x380.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><div>My first box should arrive October 10th! I will post an update as soon as my first box arrives.</div><br /><div>Until then check out the website: <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/">http://www.birchbox.com</a></div>Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-50001580942872336952011-08-11T16:54:00.002-04:002011-08-11T17:03:07.296-04:004 years?
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<br />Yes, 4 years of marriage today! I am so lucky and blessed to be married to my best friend and such a wonderful man. He truly compliments me in every way. Things have not always been easy, but we make a great team.
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<br />I love you hubs! Thank you for making everyday with you special. I am looking forward to many more years of memories and love.
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<br />Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-74070215913902281402011-08-02T19:19:00.005-04:002011-08-02T19:34:26.933-04:00Newness here and there...Since I am notorious for not taking snapshots of new projects and happenings in my life, I figured I would post a few photos that I actually remembered to take and share with you guys!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMD3224yKqAVmV8py_kSuUH9X_0rZBaqw0KMoFyuPWcaEn43H340CA5SRl8mVU6WJsjBh0j11V_yFBxwkweGxG_YbzOk77DAN9mAua7HUkb_ge79gz18X1ktVVK7Zp4KNzD5IJK3NU_H4/s1600/plates.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636403307873140930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMD3224yKqAVmV8py_kSuUH9X_0rZBaqw0KMoFyuPWcaEn43H340CA5SRl8mVU6WJsjBh0j11V_yFBxwkweGxG_YbzOk77DAN9mAua7HUkb_ge79gz18X1ktVVK7Zp4KNzD5IJK3NU_H4/s320/plates.jpg" /></a>This is right above my stove. I wanted something to fill in the empty space since I don't have a backsplash in the kitchen and I felt that the plates added some cuteness and pizzaz to the otherwise boring space above the stove.</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1TX1-VFvYIf4IyZIfOCxQMXRyZI9tu41lZNqWJYh_To-DHof-Dn3gx__lTn_tmT843WtfBLrVVS_GmaSMmacHbgZMoWflgYNPxvDQH0gktruCD2zkXtYEydMSVPerLVvE0YL0NLMyVHw/s1600/food.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636403305741087778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1TX1-VFvYIf4IyZIfOCxQMXRyZI9tu41lZNqWJYh_To-DHof-Dn3gx__lTn_tmT843WtfBLrVVS_GmaSMmacHbgZMoWflgYNPxvDQH0gktruCD2zkXtYEydMSVPerLVvE0YL0NLMyVHw/s320/food.jpg" /></a> I made this yummy meal Sunday afternoon! It consists of Edamame, baby portobellos, chicken and ramen noodles. Instead of using the "msg laden packet" that accompanies the ramen noodles I made my own soup base. I used fresh garlic and onion, a cup of water and a cup of chicken broth, cumin powder, sesame oil and soy sauce. It was so good!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0-ewBoYPlpHV2kg1jf9cIW-OZ_FZqAvhTzBmViGBIwupJhTXDGrYNWXZt1wI8NwWX1gkgxb7cvFw3RoLhkvouemIxsSmZYW9vSrYHMhM-TPJLWD9oJVtfwdzAfldfcsWbu_9I49JAYaU/s1600/cuke.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636403305055352786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0-ewBoYPlpHV2kg1jf9cIW-OZ_FZqAvhTzBmViGBIwupJhTXDGrYNWXZt1wI8NwWX1gkgxb7cvFw3RoLhkvouemIxsSmZYW9vSrYHMhM-TPJLWD9oJVtfwdzAfldfcsWbu_9I49JAYaU/s320/cuke.jpg" /></a>This is my crazy cucumber! All of my cucumbers are growing such odd shapes, but they taste amazing. 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So far I have had several cucumbers, tons of cherry tomatoes and lots of banana peppers!</div></div>Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-6232971647917151602011-07-13T20:49:00.004-04:002011-07-13T20:59:46.406-04:00Fresh VeggiesThe hubs and I started a vegetable garden last summer and we had such great results that we decided to build another bed and do it again this year.<br /><br />Last summer we had:<br /><br /><ul><br /><li>4 squash plants</li><br /><li>1 zucchini plant</li><br /><li>lettuce</li><br /><li>radishes</li></ul><br /><p>This summer we planted:</p><br /><ul><br /><li>Watermelon</li><br /><li>2 cucumber plants</li><br /><li>2 banana pepper plants</li><br /><li>cherry tomatoes</li><br /><li>Beef tomatoes</li><br /><li>Squash</li></ul><br /><p>We have gotten a ton of cherry tomatoes and the peppers and cucumbers are just now producing a ton of veggies.</p><br /><p>Here is the latest off of my plants:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 179px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629004854176596994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcdW0NvCquBcU2hRLhIcI5f222_ieiMyXZn0wMsoRo9RQB8mlN9oyZ5rdQzur5rALQmEgsz9IcqGQtCY26FWVmY9cp1lbN9keRgNx8Id3rY-XSHGS0395EbshR141s_qfvTcrtnT5_3Yw/s320/veggies.jpg" /></p>Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-10804451653603669422011-07-02T01:11:00.003-04:002011-07-02T01:19:48.298-04:00Summer Front Porch Decor...Operation Summer Sprucing of Front Porch- Semi Complete!<br /><br /><ul><br /><li>Swept and washed down the porch.</li><br /><li>Scrubbed the white banisters with soapy water (banisters are not seen in picture).</li><br /><li>Bought the fern at Lowes for $7</li><br /><li>Found the pot at Marshalls for $7 and this weekend I plan on finding a flowering plant to go in it.</li><br /><li>The American Flag Star- I fell in love with the star! I found it at Kohls on clearance for $1.50....um what?! Yep...I really love it (did I say that already?) and I think I may keep it up most of the summer!</li></ul><br /><p>Here you go!</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifrEAGrNCnKQWzsj9dVcynKGDQiKpLdQni2hZrdR5ErDOQ0d7ls5cwnHi0Klw00MQKEaAtyeF-JX1nW6bBZx-sRb0VW7KumETsY7H511zgOY2Uzdmio-FMLXqJOifMn6Y3ZzKOWNJDrP0/s1600/door.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 179px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624618355159280530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifrEAGrNCnKQWzsj9dVcynKGDQiKpLdQni2hZrdR5ErDOQ0d7ls5cwnHi0Klw00MQKEaAtyeF-JX1nW6bBZx-sRb0VW7KumETsY7H511zgOY2Uzdmio-FMLXqJOifMn6Y3ZzKOWNJDrP0/s320/door.jpg" /></a>Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-3536094616956379422011-06-14T22:29:00.002-04:002011-06-14T22:34:51.115-04:00Hello..anyone there?!I am such a horrible blogger! It's been 2 months since my last post..deplorable! I have started a new job and career and it is keeping me very busy! I am loving every minute of my new job and all the new experiences, but the blogging is severely lacking.<br /><br />I have a few posts in mind and hope to get some of those out soon.Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-61596037070871447942011-03-30T20:55:00.003-04:002011-03-30T21:08:24.267-04:00Ikea Loving...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-2YBTMI0uvpKCkOo0-jg4AwzG0t3u9x0cb54DArrANhwdFHhbCuWoNXuFXqPzUXvA_7VM_gHHVjCuv4XW-BTPEy4fY4s542fG8vZ3nWeAyoKS9fU7h6agPdtvS5YQxN3wHIKpWm3Pd3c/s1600/henrika-cushion-cover-beige__0120942_PE277798_S4.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-2YBTMI0uvpKCkOo0-jg4AwzG0t3u9x0cb54DArrANhwdFHhbCuWoNXuFXqPzUXvA_7VM_gHHVjCuv4XW-BTPEy4fY4s542fG8vZ3nWeAyoKS9fU7h6agPdtvS5YQxN3wHIKpWm3Pd3c/s320/henrika-cushion-cover-beige__0120942_PE277798_S4.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590042320557752242" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxGPIyiE5LpJxW5C3jp0Ww1GItc3Tj4nuSvt9I6qqVUnUZd93cDMXjfbx37000EKzhnDqlPoQg1W-tn3b4BVfDlmzyVZhmD0y1V4eBPbLHQgqrIVfPpswH5pSz8D4Uuoi3V9vAe13OBog/s1600/fejka-artificial-plant-in-pot-blushing-philodendron__0117751_PE272936_S4.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxGPIyiE5LpJxW5C3jp0Ww1GItc3Tj4nuSvt9I6qqVUnUZd93cDMXjfbx37000EKzhnDqlPoQg1W-tn3b4BVfDlmzyVZhmD0y1V4eBPbLHQgqrIVfPpswH5pSz8D4Uuoi3V9vAe13OBog/s320/fejka-artificial-plant-in-pot-blushing-philodendron__0117751_PE272936_S4.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590042314969478514" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN8eqxamWLeHZz78CNRisA-kpvW4NVMb6SFkQ4r4jtAGf0WGwtCqtz3dF9yMKXdHpFismJMSuECzKRACdG-f0wteN8lx-F7PycQzKYZuoYDjzn_eOoDtM1AWggLeY85bSHdnJTFw3V5Es/s1600/socker-planter-marker-assorted-colors__0112609_PE264442_S4.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN8eqxamWLeHZz78CNRisA-kpvW4NVMb6SFkQ4r4jtAGf0WGwtCqtz3dF9yMKXdHpFismJMSuECzKRACdG-f0wteN8lx-F7PycQzKYZuoYDjzn_eOoDtM1AWggLeY85bSHdnJTFw3V5Es/s320/socker-planter-marker-assorted-colors__0112609_PE264442_S4.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590042318067483298" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCzFleCZqTs5dZHqkuPuC4eD1TCHPZCSm5XS2YEDsljro2Vf6OpahO8NL_iLKNZKWzYJSGcX3MvbwNgvDkKAaVd0eTx7Tuv5ppxBN3XLz-xLUFOXWkzG_BYCJtrWFOT5oUs2mMoL8Qw7M/s1600/roxo-easy-chair-white__0100376_PE243242_S4.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCzFleCZqTs5dZHqkuPuC4eD1TCHPZCSm5XS2YEDsljro2Vf6OpahO8NL_iLKNZKWzYJSGcX3MvbwNgvDkKAaVd0eTx7Tuv5ppxBN3XLz-xLUFOXWkzG_BYCJtrWFOT5oUs2mMoL8Qw7M/s320/roxo-easy-chair-white__0100376_PE243242_S4.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590042312468133458" /></a><br />I am totally diggin' these new finds at Ikea! I just love the little garden markers...they would go perfect in my vegetable garden. Good things Ikea is 1.5 hours away, otherwise I would be there tonight buying all of it.Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-8558044106115336092011-02-02T15:27:00.003-05:002011-02-02T15:39:38.508-05:00Honey Do List...for Me<p>I think I have home projects and decorating A.D.D. It seems that I always start a project and think of others to start before finishing the first project. Then I get completely overwhelmed and take a long break from the projects. So, I walk around the house and see all these half finished projects that need to be completed.<br /><br />So, I made an action plan and the hubs has agreed to help me. We have dubbed February the "Home Organization and Project Finishing Month". We are designated our weekends to certain projects so we can get some things accomplished (and so I can finally put some photos on my blog).<br /><br />Weekend Projects:<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">February 5-6th:<br /><br /></span></strong>Finish the second coat of paint in the kitchen<br />Organize all kitchen drawers and shelves so they are functional<br />Fix the broken utensil drawer ( the bracket broke and it's a builder only bracket, so we have to buy new tracking to fix the drawer).<br />Buy a cute canister to store some every day cooking utensils in and donate to Goodwill the utensils we do not need or use every day.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">February 12-13th<br /></span></strong><br />Clean and de-winterize the screened in porch<br />Organize all closets in the house<br />Add shelves to the coat closet for more functional use<br />Take extra "stuff" from closets and donate it to Goodwill or a Charity<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">February 19-21st (I have a three day weekend)<br /></span><br /></strong>Finish painting the upper wall portion of the master bedroom wall and prep for the wainscotting<br />Clean the carpets in all 3 bedrooms<br />Hang Photo Wall in the Hallway<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">February 26-27th<br /></span></strong><br />Purchase fabric to make drapes for eat-in kitchen or find drapes<br />Prep the yard for spring<br />Spray the outdoors and indoors for bugs and pests<br />Clean all the windows </p><p>There you have it! Hopefully I can get some of these projects done so I can update my blog with photos!</p>Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-11398130407795684802011-01-24T11:42:00.003-05:002011-01-24T12:02:25.244-05:00Candle Loving...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo3ROACfVgWXH5AUvbB_QlW_xSwQrgfhcmU0slYMHiZFMSJ8taAyWtp3ltmSlxLVZGtz0aafbltbQ2Sb2NTX5I0iEH36S_lTIxIvDgS1uqAvmWMPUOtgbSWDhE98-T2O6ELsdzEu9765A/s1600/votivo.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565797794304654978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo3ROACfVgWXH5AUvbB_QlW_xSwQrgfhcmU0slYMHiZFMSJ8taAyWtp3ltmSlxLVZGtz0aafbltbQ2Sb2NTX5I0iEH36S_lTIxIvDgS1uqAvmWMPUOtgbSWDhE98-T2O6ELsdzEu9765A/s320/votivo.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiSD8T-N3DNki_54MFND9g0zrqu4KjaDHKOyBtaF4jeHeuMp-638T7iRs0hw2cFZ38ztSFvXiikYfAzL7i6KuYjFe-7IlXZh5Pc2txfH799hwNaOR82dlRS7ixYl3DchPpvp2TzSlIklo/s1600/votivo-red-currant.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565797789348188754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiSD8T-N3DNki_54MFND9g0zrqu4KjaDHKOyBtaF4jeHeuMp-638T7iRs0hw2cFZ38ztSFvXiikYfAzL7i6KuYjFe-7IlXZh5Pc2txfH799hwNaOR82dlRS7ixYl3DchPpvp2TzSlIklo/s320/votivo-red-currant.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbCHBlshpEyekBa6JbyTRcb1CMH-1rxoXZq67AvZUB78oTkRoLdycpg92VAQj85G3ReojUBvWNfm1_R8SDZdXVoTkQ_-QjTDSD_bqi0FDHy6MlehYora4PRKj6Lpt7V_5yf6ItAQINYCM/s1600/anthropologie-capri-blue-candle.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565797782740405842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbCHBlshpEyekBa6JbyTRcb1CMH-1rxoXZq67AvZUB78oTkRoLdycpg92VAQj85G3ReojUBvWNfm1_R8SDZdXVoTkQ_-QjTDSD_bqi0FDHy6MlehYora4PRKj6Lpt7V_5yf6ItAQINYCM/s320/anthropologie-capri-blue-candle.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9j2XEb5T7_3MMsNgDcb0-Ct3fLjpLbbxd_PLCapk37z65-oA9ABF7zUsm-7dkXoTFnpOw7JIrmHv2yfCa1-NZGDmblFrpo0jR16JUk06r-nR0KvjLM-zFZQclsxCdHpH5UPsyRPWfjKo/s1600/lume+luxe.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 178px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 216px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565797780126754098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9j2XEb5T7_3MMsNgDcb0-Ct3fLjpLbbxd_PLCapk37z65-oA9ABF7zUsm-7dkXoTFnpOw7JIrmHv2yfCa1-NZGDmblFrpo0jR16JUk06r-nR0KvjLM-zFZQclsxCdHpH5UPsyRPWfjKo/s320/lume+luxe.jpg" /></a> My love for candles has progressed through the years. I think my mom turned me on to loving candles as much as I do. I remember she would burn a beautiful candle in a lantern (way back before lanterns were the "in" thing) year round. It gave off the most light but beautiful scent. To this day, when I smell that particular candle it always brings back memories.<br /><br /><div>The fragrance was Red Currant by Votivo and to this day it is hands down my favorite candle and scent. Votivo is quite pricey, but back in my hometown we have a store that sells all the mishap candles for quite cheap. By mishap, I mean that the wick isn't dead centered, the jar may be missing the wax decal, it may not be in the box etc... But who cares when you are picking up a $25 candle for $2!!</div><br /><div>The list of my favorite candles coincides with the pictures above:</div><div> </div><ul><li>Votiv0 Vanilla Bergamot Blossom</li><li>Votivo Red Currant</li><li>Anthropologie's Capri Blue Volcano Candle</li><li>Lume Luxe brand...I love them all, but my favorit is the Wild Herb Cassis. These can be found at Target as well.</li></ul><p>Do you have a candle that you love? I am always looking for new brands and scents!!</p></div></div></div>Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-1502352044650122222011-01-18T16:46:00.005-05:002011-01-18T19:59:23.693-05:00Scrub Away the Winter Blues..Spa Style<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh334UXwnGI5mxMm5CkYeZ3R6DigICOocN6MlUSbRSpxMw3jm1djl7MWZAXvvXDdIqcAyhoOB14nHgjfZv5wyulyJiLjroqwO25n8zIVq1MGDza7HgOag_SfhVNZOrJSPCZaFuFW1vncWQ/s1600/spa.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563649371857084402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh334UXwnGI5mxMm5CkYeZ3R6DigICOocN6MlUSbRSpxMw3jm1djl7MWZAXvvXDdIqcAyhoOB14nHgjfZv5wyulyJiLjroqwO25n8zIVq1MGDza7HgOag_SfhVNZOrJSPCZaFuFW1vncWQ/s320/spa.jpg" /></a> I don't know about ya'll...but I am SO over winter. I always feel chilled to the bone, my skin gets dry and flaky, I have crazy static not only in my hair but in my clothes and all I want to do is sleep.<br /><div></div><div>So, I decided to have a spa day. But instead of going to the spa...I decided to do a spa day at Casa De Metamorphasis.</div><br /><div></div><div>It included an epson salt bath and facial. Let me just tell you, it was relaxing and just what I needed to snap me out of my blues.</div><div></div><div>I decided to pass along the little joy that I felt to you ladies! Enjoy your spa day!</div><div></div><div>To get started you will need:</div><ul><li>Epson Salt</li><li>Chamomille Tea Bags</li><li>1 Lemon</li><li>Coconut Oil or Mild Facial Cleanser</li><li>Organic Honey (regular will work too)</li><li>Granulated Sugar </li><li>Plain Yogurt or Sour Cream</li><li>Moisturizer</li><li>Washcloth or Facial Sponge</li><li>Hand Towel</li><li>Large Towel</li></ul><p>Let's start with the Epson Salt Bath First:</p><p>Make your bath experience as peaceful and relaxing for you as possible. For some this may be a book and a glass of wine. For others it may be calm music and scented candles and for some it may be nothing at all. Heck, for some it may be rocking out to Metallica :) I chose scented candles and a cup of chamomille tea. </p><p>Before filling your bath, place about 4 cups of Epson salt into the bath and fill the bath with warm water. Let yourself relax and enjoy your bath!</p><p>Epson salt is believed to withdraw toxins from the body, relieve swelling and relax muscles. This is just a time for you to sit back and relax.</p><p>Once the bath is complete move on to the facial.</p><p>At home facial:</p><ol><li>First start by cleansing the face. I prefer coconut oil (coconut oil is actually a solid and needs to be warmed in the microwave). Typically you fight an oily face with oil. If you have makeup on or have a naturally oily face- your typical mild cleanser will work. Rub oil or cleanser all over face and rinse with warm water/ you can use wash cloth to remove oil. Pat dry face with hand towel.</li><li>Take 3 cups of water and place in pot on stove with 3 chamomille tea bags. Cut the lemon and squeeze the juice into the tea and let it boil. Once water is boiling remove it from stove and let sit for about a minute. I placed the pot on a towel and sat at the kitchen table for the next step...</li><li>Taking the pot, sit at the table and place your face over the pot with the large towel over your head. Let the steam absorb into your face and breathe in the chamomille tea. Sit under the towel for about 10 minutes. (Yes, you will sweat...you want to sweat :).</li><li>This step can vary for some people....but after you dry your face from the steam take 2 of the wet teabags and place in the freezer, you can either move forward to step 5 or you can take a pimple extractor and extract the blackheads on your face. This works best freshly after the steam.</li><li>Next, time to exfoliate!! Take about 2 TBSP's of honey and about a teaspoon of sugar and make it into a paste. Take the paste and scrub it over your face sloughing off the dead skin cells. Use the washcloth or facial sponge to wipe away paste.</li><li>Now on to our mask! Take the yogurt or sour cream and place it all over your face, take the teabags out of the freezer, go lie down on your bed or couch and relax for about 5-10 minutes.</li><li>Come back, wet the washcloth with warm water and remove the yogurt or sour cream. Once your face is clean of the mask, pat dry with a towel.</li><li>Lastly, moisturize your face with your favorite moisturizer.</li></ol><p>Your skin should feel as good as new! </p><p>Hopefully these 2 little things will relax you and make your skin feel much better! Good Bye winter blues!</p>Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-36196863022426393422011-01-12T21:31:00.001-05:002011-01-12T21:32:07.452-05:00Yay, for changing things up...I needed a new fresh look to the blog. It was getting so boring! Hope you like it!Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-71727690667539259902011-01-11T15:15:00.003-05:002011-01-11T15:20:44.156-05:00Let it snow....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvt0MOJK6qd2Ds7eDYq473-gwN_YNJbIMKSoTxhMczRmawRQetvfZQoiAltvAh1bu3BZU4Dr2_Ii6f0HLuF0u4vjVFwQS4YUmkBXhd51GvFNE4SBH-p4WS6AC_LFJyq6fXrSazpW1FjXM/s1600/163468_938505575267_12603240_48287014_6580379_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561025055901343346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvt0MOJK6qd2Ds7eDYq473-gwN_YNJbIMKSoTxhMczRmawRQetvfZQoiAltvAh1bu3BZU4Dr2_Ii6f0HLuF0u4vjVFwQS4YUmkBXhd51GvFNE4SBH-p4WS6AC_LFJyq6fXrSazpW1FjXM/s320/163468_938505575267_12603240_48287014_6580379_n.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNaP9nnVBzyzwxi3nABgonyIx0CfN_MzfBF5OrFN7VcjmWOBIqFrmGEc4O59Sf9yRyruBTU98q4tT5ZBtMNk4QCAeQl2_d0amVu75RD7iuaIgFfEZWlnWNtS7C3fLf0BpYpv4RB4isSE/s1600/163828_938505405607_12603240_48287011_1455563_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561025054623967858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNaP9nnVBzyzwxi3nABgonyIx0CfN_MzfBF5OrFN7VcjmWOBIqFrmGEc4O59Sf9yRyruBTU98q4tT5ZBtMNk4QCAeQl2_d0amVu75RD7iuaIgFfEZWlnWNtS7C3fLf0BpYpv4RB4isSE/s320/163828_938505405607_12603240_48287011_1455563_n.jpg" /></a> This is what I woke up to Monday morning.... and today it is all ice!! We have been experiencing power outages all day. For now though the power seems to be staying on! </div><div> </div><div>Hope all of you readers are experiencing a much warmer Tuesday!</div>Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-82371204480320313702010-12-31T12:47:00.005-05:002010-12-31T13:23:02.268-05:002010...A year in review2010 has been a challenging and exciting year and I am not sad to see it go. I am looking forward to 2011 and emrbacing it with open arms! A few of the most memorable highs and lows this year"<br /><br />My best friend's comin' to town"<br /><br />This is Jackie, my best friend/sister in the whole world! She moved into my neighborhood when we were in 7th grade and have been best friends ever since. We grew up together, crushed on the same boys, saw each other graduate highschool, were college roomates, lived together after college, she was my maid of honor in my waiting and I saw her move to Phoenix, AZ. Even after her big move, we have remained the closest of friends. The distance has been a little hard on me, but when she said she was coming for a visit in September I was so excited! We had a great few days together and it remains one of the best moments of my year!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-uLBKnk_6Oy6lnI5RCz6r9zDFJ0V7TQXC_2K7G33ZtCm9cWxYJXMeCGB1USehMzDyI5xTFgXEc2KSP_hrIYvX6jSLsd2rZbO4wXoXqm-n2ovQ3b8aSvYzwqrg4cXbbe3iE_UNzcVdXts/s1600/me+and+jack.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 170px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 127px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556908290768896978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-uLBKnk_6Oy6lnI5RCz6r9zDFJ0V7TQXC_2K7G33ZtCm9cWxYJXMeCGB1USehMzDyI5xTFgXEc2KSP_hrIYvX6jSLsd2rZbO4wXoXqm-n2ovQ3b8aSvYzwqrg4cXbbe3iE_UNzcVdXts/s320/me+and+jack.bmp" /></a>Making a new and special friend: I had the opportunity of becoming better friends with this wonderful lady...Heather! She has been one of the best people for me to have around in 2010. She helped me on my fitness goals, was a listening ear when I needed someone, she definitely pushes me to be the best "Jessica" I can be. She is funny, sweet, down to earth and all around amazing! I am very thankful for her and cannot wait to see where our friendship goes!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtbaiskNClxlEcl169oR8Skfi95Hxo8hETigqiajNiMYsudAnWpaXVg8KJr4lxPtLHct-ZUsiArBupm0VDI0CNqW6zi2sET0Ob-pcoITb66ewr98IiWx57UoyZeaTnb8ZFzy_IDHb9uxM/s1600/me+and+mackey.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556908293112508978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtbaiskNClxlEcl169oR8Skfi95Hxo8hETigqiajNiMYsudAnWpaXVg8KJr4lxPtLHct-ZUsiArBupm0VDI0CNqW6zi2sET0Ob-pcoITb66ewr98IiWx57UoyZeaTnb8ZFzy_IDHb9uxM/s320/me+and+mackey.jpg" /></a> </div><div>Couch to 5K: I hate exercising....but have always wanted to run. Weird, I know! So when I was introduced to a program to literally get me off the couch and running in a few months I was thrilled. The program started great and alongside help from the said friend above, I lost 14lbs this summer! Unfortunately, sickness derailed me. But in 2011 I plan on starting and finishing C25K and doing a 5k race.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxgPUiZECkIT8wkg8L7rNbIKF-gNByNjJ8l0MXksy0KFIWkIdhEZBRFzOgB_9g4CjcSeOQSvs5iTUXcfPntlaRgQxidWMOZo_0Ah4Y9WV-oCkQ_9_XCqVc8D-LwqJKaC9ZpLM-CBP2_s/s1600/Screen_shot_2009-11-01_at_4_55.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 189px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556908289745212770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxgPUiZECkIT8wkg8L7rNbIKF-gNByNjJ8l0MXksy0KFIWkIdhEZBRFzOgB_9g4CjcSeOQSvs5iTUXcfPntlaRgQxidWMOZo_0Ah4Y9WV-oCkQ_9_XCqVc8D-LwqJKaC9ZpLM-CBP2_s/s320/Screen_shot_2009-11-01_at_4_55.png" /></a><br />Speaking of sickness, this summer was one of the roughest points of my life. I started having vision problems which led to almost complete double vision, I wasn't able to walk, had horrible muscle spasms, was severely fatigued and still am most days, was dizzy all the time and had tons of numbness and tingles all over my body. This lasted for 8 weeks and I had multiple tests, bloodwork, MRI's....the doctor's have unofficially diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. I say unofficially because no lesions have been found on my brain or spine, but all my symptoms fit. I haven't talked much about it on my blog, but it definitely was a low point for me. I am now just trying to work with the doctors to get an answer.</div><div> </div><div>Snow!!!: This is a BIG deal. I am sure all you Northerners are laughing at me, but down South, especially in my part of the state. It never snows and sticks. In fact, the last time it did that was in the 1920's. So, how suprised were we when it snowed 3x this year! One the day after Christmas! It was amazing!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEaqFFmHTulz7_p_o52MaOaWBrlwhOFqPHAagZCTl4X-iE8PffxVrUMQdvlIyqHoj3eu6MLNYg0oVhUC9iOuF1P-gerBmxssNvuZgJcdYRaEyWta96IOrTH9SyB71qUGtVDc90RBfuZGc/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556908284937579378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEaqFFmHTulz7_p_o52MaOaWBrlwhOFqPHAagZCTl4X-iE8PffxVrUMQdvlIyqHoj3eu6MLNYg0oVhUC9iOuF1P-gerBmxssNvuZgJcdYRaEyWta96IOrTH9SyB71qUGtVDc90RBfuZGc/s320/untitled.bmp" /></a><br />Another low: My parents divorce. This was a toughie....technically it has been over a year, started in '09 but was finalized this year. Some of you know my family history, so this wasn't a complete shock. But it was still very hard to see people in pain and hurt, especially the one's you love. It's hard losing people as well. </div><div> </div><div>Lastly, we celebrated owning our home for 1 year! There is a wonderful feeling about owning your own home. We have started many projects and I look to continue working on projects and making memories in this house!<br /><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzOnbfUGS3iZ3EEUS6MuYrv8y6MXac4swlGETzDchix9yPeupu0ShCMr6SB91-IQMuj74j7QwuvBO84v5OEAaFK8ifierpb36XPww3FmG12gA8ytiFNBYEbNxZ8eSieGRPoq1cO93QEo/s1600/4872_708635751237_12603240_41070514_6121690_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556908282234560914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzOnbfUGS3iZ3EEUS6MuYrv8y6MXac4swlGETzDchix9yPeupu0ShCMr6SB91-IQMuj74j7QwuvBO84v5OEAaFK8ifierpb36XPww3FmG12gA8ytiFNBYEbNxZ8eSieGRPoq1cO93QEo/s320/4872_708635751237_12603240_41070514_6121690_n.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Happy New Year to all of you readers! I hope 2011 is filled with much joy and happiness for you!<br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-14941563195500280652010-12-14T17:39:00.003-05:002010-12-14T17:51:54.508-05:00My Christmas Tree and Backyard Garland<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4JDFM85OQct09L8EkVaLChyphenhyphenUqwyS6loUC1AUQRysP3O0NaljIRC5yaOAO4sVp6ASaCslT7Teldwxfm3bpZ2HZPVGgZJTj-pKqqc_ghe1ySZUEFxVaY5AvRX0HeqrrdnUWKRRZOwsy4lM/s1600/Tommy+and+Heathers+wedding+005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550671823414383042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4JDFM85OQct09L8EkVaLChyphenhyphenUqwyS6loUC1AUQRysP3O0NaljIRC5yaOAO4sVp6ASaCslT7Teldwxfm3bpZ2HZPVGgZJTj-pKqqc_ghe1ySZUEFxVaY5AvRX0HeqrrdnUWKRRZOwsy4lM/s320/Tommy+and+Heathers+wedding+005.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTRobgBMrXYJtFFWrWj44uT7yeuY79WqqDXWDNjDhy4KO5axHvkWBjIUjrWeEp7aarwpFTNN9iRHK64aph-g35fAhnmDudi-ea4lKNL7-glGVlWYWn117BpvtL4O0Yj53sINS7t6PovHY/s1600/Tommy+and+Heathers+wedding+007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550671635761086130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTRobgBMrXYJtFFWrWj44uT7yeuY79WqqDXWDNjDhy4KO5axHvkWBjIUjrWeEp7aarwpFTNN9iRHK64aph-g35fAhnmDudi-ea4lKNL7-glGVlWYWn117BpvtL4O0Yj53sINS7t6PovHY/s320/Tommy+and+Heathers+wedding+007.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2Dh9jknfeODdbqsJuib45dRj1tgyT8AMqTVLpFyqAErokCBqA26e_Pskd3xBWfrXBs2r80-4C8GwzIsm4Y66dX31mqnr9OBQa-GrQ2f2piYZyXq6Blj9Zal8Vfukil_E2PO4An-IAas/s1600/Tommy+and+Heathers+wedding+008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550671622295393394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2Dh9jknfeODdbqsJuib45dRj1tgyT8AMqTVLpFyqAErokCBqA26e_Pskd3xBWfrXBs2r80-4C8GwzIsm4Y66dX31mqnr9OBQa-GrQ2f2piYZyXq6Blj9Zal8Vfukil_E2PO4An-IAas/s320/Tommy+and+Heathers+wedding+008.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmkvN4rvJ5gJq_9vQtiM2YeQJZuR18xmLpgfiGg746kFg_gi21jNpkpnB-jFPk1u-2mu43tb80rv6ojRvg4OYUujiHU2yyRKNfyvJqIVPP1eqtVp64xncB0WDqyc3nUQFWTwwavFyyW3M/s1600/Tommy+and+Heathers+wedding+016.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550671619462950002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmkvN4rvJ5gJq_9vQtiM2YeQJZuR18xmLpgfiGg746kFg_gi21jNpkpnB-jFPk1u-2mu43tb80rv6ojRvg4OYUujiHU2yyRKNfyvJqIVPP1eqtVp64xncB0WDqyc3nUQFWTwwavFyyW3M/s320/Tommy+and+Heathers+wedding+016.JPG" /></a><br />Christmas this year is different compared to Christmas' of the past and I am actually enjoying this one much more. With being sick and out of work for 8 weeks this summer and then having my hours cut back at the office- we are doing what we call a "Low Key Christmas".</div><div> </div><div>We decided not to buy any unecessary gifts, treats and even decor. At first I was extremely bummed about the lack of funds for decor. I wanted new ornaments for the tree this year, and hearty garland and ribbon, but instead of letting the lack of funds get me down I decided to re-use my ornaments from when we first got married. Although, to my suprise I found a box with a few brand new ornaments and gold ribbon that I bought last year after Christmas. I was very excited and added those to the tree. I am very happy with the tree and it brought back memories of our first married Christmas together.</div><div> </div><div>My garland...I was so upset about not having any garland for the mantle...it was sitting there looking so bare and naked and was craving attention. Once I stopped thinking about not having any money to go buy things for the mantel, I started thinking of ways to make something for free.</div><div> </div><div>Alas- garland made from the backyard. We have a very green leafy bush that I cut many branches from (I am sure DH appreciated me pruning the bush so we wouldn't have to), used some floral wire to connect it and then just draped white lights, some ornament balls and took a clear vase with some water and added the branches with a few sticks and some gold starts. Voila- free garland! I added a few candles with some raffia around them and there you have it.</div><div> </div><div>Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!</div></div></div>Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-18831877175620287852010-11-28T20:04:00.004-05:002010-11-28T20:14:03.583-05:00Christmas already...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB1_f0iSVbO80kfdDpQXKNlsTI3LQwEp3QJk2M9HJOqBv_xqbb-F7GAG7BILJ4h8ddcOCp3WnQta_vaxK0rR5JTdzjKUOF6jntAxZfajBn1lUPRXVn9J6_5hjolJhVqSh2vjDAxnCOOWQ/s1600/xmas.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 184px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544773372551735026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB1_f0iSVbO80kfdDpQXKNlsTI3LQwEp3QJk2M9HJOqBv_xqbb-F7GAG7BILJ4h8ddcOCp3WnQta_vaxK0rR5JTdzjKUOF6jntAxZfajBn1lUPRXVn9J6_5hjolJhVqSh2vjDAxnCOOWQ/s320/xmas.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdLDP6FQitUmWUleez7mytUEOaGUa2A6gM6jKQVPX7qH8YwL6bG7WsjXDcxtXH87XM74iP0II69YNtB5FBegFAgA8Ylv1za9FFRplmjhOSR1UQZUl3Uy4DJoYsGVrMVDIbPxBU3jBREwo/s1600/sugarplum-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544773361417065506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdLDP6FQitUmWUleez7mytUEOaGUa2A6gM6jKQVPX7qH8YwL6bG7WsjXDcxtXH87XM74iP0II69YNtB5FBegFAgA8Ylv1za9FFRplmjhOSR1UQZUl3Uy4DJoYsGVrMVDIbPxBU3jBREwo/s320/sugarplum-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6e7S_P_6nKlmxlYNHz9Q2LtMD4N6LVs54_PhHQi0Tk3e3UaaiTN1wHzu8yUsiXNr5qErI75SCfBLlR2zGLm08X4peKFz0pd_oZnJ_g0SOclBjerIyAD4vxBz38oT83YhmQKdmOvnYiE/s1600/Soft-Traditional-Home-Interior-Holiday-Decorations.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544773280047460098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6e7S_P_6nKlmxlYNHz9Q2LtMD4N6LVs54_PhHQi0Tk3e3UaaiTN1wHzu8yUsiXNr5qErI75SCfBLlR2zGLm08X4peKFz0pd_oZnJ_g0SOclBjerIyAD4vxBz38oT83YhmQKdmOvnYiE/s320/Soft-Traditional-Home-Interior-Holiday-Decorations.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhypSKVi7Koh-7wcjaTzSgqWUjFNym5gz99zlrLlWSj7bXHncabafjdQn-K83JJViYzg-SYEYpUJRUBcVH85J1pLD1upQLbtXVwPs2OVzFsteUOkKTIHJZHOnlciQATx5H8pkiGr0SqGGI/s1600/HouseBeautiful-Christmas-2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544773264925088642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhypSKVi7Koh-7wcjaTzSgqWUjFNym5gz99zlrLlWSj7bXHncabafjdQn-K83JJViYzg-SYEYpUJRUBcVH85J1pLD1upQLbtXVwPs2OVzFsteUOkKTIHJZHOnlciQATx5H8pkiGr0SqGGI/s320/HouseBeautiful-Christmas-2.jpg" /></a> We will soon be entering December and Christmas will be here before we know it! I LOVE Christmas. Always have, always will. I love spending time with my family, buying presents for others and getting excited about watching them open the gifts, baking and making treats for friends and neighbors and making new traditions.<br /><br /><div>I have so many ideas for Christmas decor this year! The hubs and I put up our outdoor lights and wreath this afternoon and I plan on getting the tree up this week.</div><div> </div><div>Above are some of my favorite Christmas inspiration pictures! They all vary- but they are all so beautiful!</div></div></div></div>Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-63594507638891715152010-11-24T15:56:00.001-05:002010-11-24T15:58:49.368-05:00Happy Thanksgiving...<div align="center"> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#cc6600;"><strong><em>Wishing you all a very happy Thanksgiving!</em></strong></span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#cc6600;"><strong>~Jessica</strong></span></div><div align="center"><br /> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543223186479600226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu9Nw01i6ZX5nUAPL0dH1sKQ0vKg7NFpTLTVMuw35Ou8hAmae1CoEtFZ9kkOfdn7HzE_NdHJNd4H6b6q8ix6n8Jo1fcMdwLeM1e18OBSNgr92wuBaoc84w93-g2iGPrrfs7HW97CuAK0E/s320/Beautiful-thanksgiving-table-decorations-28.jpg" />Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-59199500306941175212010-11-08T11:46:00.002-05:002010-11-08T11:52:04.851-05:00P90X...what am I thinking?!So today starts day 1 of my 90 day P90X journey. I am so terrified and excited all at the same time. I have a few friends who have done 1-3 rounds of P90X and look AMAZING! I really was working hard before I got sick this summer and lost 14lbs. My motivation really declined while sick and I have gained 9 of the 14 back. I really need something to keep me motivated and working hard!<br /><br />Our contract on our gym membership expired, so we decided to conserve some of that money and do an at home exercise together. Plus this will give us something to do during the short evenings of winter rather than just watch tv and snack :)<br /><br />I will let you know how it goes!!Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-63357330000456045842010-11-05T13:09:00.006-04:002010-11-05T13:41:37.949-04:00Friday Fashions...So, I believe last week I did not do a post and I didn't snap a pic this morning either of my outfit.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>I did however purchase some new jewelry and highlighted my hair by myself and wanted to post some pictures.</div><div>On to jewelry: I have wanted a skeleton key necklace for quite some time and I found one at TJMAXX the other day on clearance for $2.00! It's gold ( I do not wear much gold) but I love it, it's perfect for fall. Well I was just flabbergasted when I went into Target the other day and noticed a pair of earrings that would match it perfectly in their clearance bin for $.50!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536121339045632082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhddPRbhLcnEJ56iZphZN4uT1ORJWHUAyzamg6o_k_XddoW1LeevNkQPZHSOTtn05jpOWkrfx0_L0cEpZg4yG9KZikfZ4FiBVZUCvCC1WjhX5l7ZLLpesCWjTdo3J-BNiKgXT0CfovELls/s320/necklace.jpg" /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536121333402519858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqVMnc2LHWwqjCYQneu5QZ7wxXWW415qp0iszmVGT150jmW-td-gGgbsXfJzivz6xzA6YyinKldSfXyKnc2kk3dm-qkp-u2x79akB0Zba-jGUeEFFZccJpTIexunZxuGHubDSehUCGkE/s320/earrings.jpg" />Now to hair: I LOVE my hairdresser....did I mention that I love her?! She listens to exactly what I want and gives me her honest opinion. She colors my hair beautifully and I always feel fantastic after visiting her. However, with the horrible economy and crappy real estate market I do not have $85 to spend every 3 months on my hair.</div><div><br /><div>Enter Sally beauty...I had 6 month roots going on and it wasn't pretty...I was desperate. They recommended Kaleidicolors Violet bleach and Loreal Volume 20 developer. I pulled my hair through the cap, heated it with my blow dryer and voila...beautiful blonde highlights. I was so happy and most of all it cost me less than $10 bucks!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 206px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536121326428213506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFSob0WzkRlKZxvbZEz5CZW2eVcHOrs_ZMrKyqibf739368UpiU-gVJMOYlleh4xXqeJc8MiXUGCmHtCxJHDjbC3I_lz6jKaOaQ2sHA7rxxlf2PwFMmjyXd1lsaKG8fABeWs_89US5_s/s320/hair+color.jpg" /></div><div>My chin looks so weird...I think the neck of the sweater is making it look that way!</div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536121312268512722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcgyGZF2rEpS82eaLafBwD357KcusVESEj7dwgP3Iz12j5ZGbeGX-jTzduydB-yvZ5bOcBgZYg8q3rLOm7kBi9xuak0qDs6Jk-ZN2BD9QSi-t9Akq0xa_uu2EfwR_cx4VdCV53oIcfFNs/s320/me.jpg" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p> </p><p>Have a great weekend!</p>Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-46346928047762687182010-10-27T09:48:00.006-04:002010-10-27T10:00:03.261-04:00Creating Faux Mercury GlassI love the look of mercury glass but hate the price tag. So I decided to try an attempt at creating my own mercury glass looking vases. They didn't come out really looking like mercury glass, but I actually LOVE the way they turned out and it was a simple project. <div></div><div>1st- start by covering the outside of your vases. You are going to be spraying the inside and do not want any extra paint on the outside of the vase.</div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532723448266203474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfkc7xAkUeRcuIC9aQOUj7kmE8LqNTvRCYJ1RGOQmuStkOfGL_pOJ1IvwzjnMKZyo0SzxfFYdoka-JixbscGJJwH-jsRjTCc98-6H_cTNEDVhQyZobLNCfi5G_MfhdRSrF031nib73vzM/s320/Jessica+096.jpg" /></div><div>Next, I used the Krylon brand "Looking Glass" spray paint. I picked it up at Hobby Lobby for around $7. I started spraying the inside of the vase in nice and even sprays.</div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532723197098272370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRBSXWTRnQtj3KVzRsEuzeI4xFo9MudYzR_2KZQQaaVFLKutmYjRTMPRdv-8v2P1bLQWWRvSR4z8IsP_rv7td4WLQXGTsgBBZtbvJppCJO3PyG-4RfEQVZ0tkFwkYrGXgMV3gxxq8c9EA/s320/Jessica+097.jpg" />This was after the first coat of paint!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532723194412744706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAPTixRzcVPxKfMqphpGjT1QMFdrlOP4raFbBhq5H6ky7j9F2Wy8av9hh-xTvgpnBY9wbTis7bk7mTX0TkvrpYuY8MvNmCSeO01UbmCD9x87p3hfD0NKdfqfSK20Of7NOsa_kvhDnRL0U/s320/Jessica+100.jpg" />And here is the final product! I love how they turned out! Now I need to get some flowers and put them in my newly painted vases!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532723187538325506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDe5PWRoa-FMcI31diGBaz-O5ceWQGXsXhKf1x2eaxm99wuoDEkKo5jvcR11PbyWhdINOHkrrgh03pZ_DqvZVPJEuobd6ukgrlbi_uwjofD31N6bR1fmQyKhk5o34UhrGqcFnxv-LEMEI/s320/Jessica+101.jpg" />Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754713017313326765.post-51291215013883836842010-10-22T09:40:00.004-04:002010-10-22T09:51:37.454-04:00Friday FashionsNo Friday outfit today. I am feeling a bit under the weather and my blow dryer decided to die on me while getting ready this morning.<br /><br /><div><div>Today is my last full day as a full time employee with my current company (until I find a new job), so I am celebrating by wearing jeans, a long sleeve t-shirt, comfy shoes and hair in a pony tail. Not very fashionable, but we are pretty low key around here. In fact I dress up more than most people in the office...except the receptionist, she is our fashion queen! So today is my fashion day off!</div><div></div><div>But, I didn't want to leave you empty handed so I am adding 3 of my current wants for fall! I won't be getting them any time soon with being jobless and all, but I can still drool at the pics!</div><br /><div>Enjoy!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530867136301416114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIEnunZaPFnomCaLIsNCQzyu_rBLsz7lLLZR2wJSbp6Z2Mf_92wxmjtDbnviA6Uqh-Ac0tQ-HdPVPw5MDzMo-QPaRK7vfhbb2iPJTeWQ2M2XCGHw3NObWboMWWGZOqdUu1N_7q1SdefOk/s320/boots2.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530867134105717842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjClWBckRuh4e3mqGSg7iqwbnZkG-pKtc1frjqOgPWfAYD30K4yrjah7W6C1G7BwvxMsIDW8Kv4zzRaObeYsw4nLJbC4GWGts09ntw0cZcXlMp9P1cUo3ODxDXUbw3zSdNqbMibTNc5wCc/s320/booties1.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530867134749917714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsv7zuX1uePz_HWgrAF7Qhb-rOSF2ZBapBqqHZoeI-1nGVUy5f83juObCPWcvgoPR8ylED_Ih5Nh1NFFrxbOTVYvmzdot9zyrubXjauZ18JJsU_u-6maEaGuIWiY6Z3LxbDbIK8O_jDMA/s320/purse.jpg" /></div></div>Metamorphosis of Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09092527946124274606noreply@blogger.com1