Thoughts...

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Pitter Pat

Okay, okay... I love everything Apple and I don't mean the fruit.  I love my iPhone ( I have two). My Apple Laptop is fantastic especially with it's pink cover. I have been skeptical of all the Kindles in the world. Mostly because I love books, they way they smell, feel.  I like getting my fingers dirty going through Sunday's paper. And lastly, I am OBSESSED with buying magazines.  I pretty much buy them all, much to the chagrin of my hubs. Soooo when I heard Apple was coming out with a product similiar to the Kindle I wasn't sure what to think...  Until today.  The iPad is much like the iPhone but better.

The size is fantastic...

The features are fantastic too.  It has iBooks, over 140,000 apps to download & Safari which means you can browse online and check email.  It also has video so you can watch movies, You Tube, iPod, iTunes, maps, notes, calendar, contacts, pictures......

Despite the hefty price, it ranges from $499 to $829, I think it is worth it.
What do you think of the iPad?  Is it worth the $$$?

Den Redo

Have you all seen this Den Redo in Southern Living Magazine?
It makes me want to grab a blanket, good book, hot tea and kick my feet up.

Before

After

{Isn't the ottoman scrumptious?}

After II

{What a transformation.}

After III

{I love all the attention to detail}

How do I get someone to redo a room in my house for a magazine???

Happy Birthday Jake!

My eldest son Jake is three years old today. This weekend we celebrated with a Thomas the Tank Engine themed birthday party on Saturday. Fun was had by all. Jake went around telling everyone that it was his Happy Birthday Day. It was so sweet.

Happy Birthday Jake via my my new chalkboard I made. More on that tomorrow.

Good Morning Birthday Boy! Jake wanted to wear his Thomas hat straight away.

Celebration room

Thomas the Tank Engine Cake

The Birthday Boy with his train tee I had made for him by Smitten & Company.

Cousin Kiera in her party dress.

L to R, Aunt CJ, Grandma Liz, Jake, Kiera and Ryan (in his matching train shirt).

L to R, Grandpa Steve, Ryan, Grandma Marci, and Auntie Rita.

The Conductor opening his presents.

The End!

How was your weekend? Any celebrations to be had?

This week has been filled with paint. I am in the midst of making four chalkboards. I can't wait to show you all. Three are for my house and the fourth for my nieces.
In addition to chalkboards I have painted two lamps for my master bedroom. I have two more lamps to paint that that will be lighting up the guest room/craft room. Here is an office/guest room makeover that I love and drawing inspiration from. The pink lamp, hints of yellow, gorgeous chair......

{all images via Real Simple}