Pillows....

So I did finally get around to making our Bedroom pillows. It was just one of those projects that I could never find time to get done. They don't match our bedroom all that well (yet) but they look great. And the only reason I can say that is because they were awful to make!!! I could never do that as a profession. I seriously have more respect for people that do that all the time.

Here are the blue Euros. You should have seen Ross and I making these. Yes, Ross had to help me. I sewed these straight onto the pillows so it was "fun" to have to hold them while putting them through the sewing machine. Just ask Ross, he'll tell you.

They turned out kinda like these PotteryBarn ones:

I also covered our body pillow with just white batting material.

The pictures don't do them justice. For my first pillows they turned out pretty good.

BUT I won't be making them for a long time.

:)

Cathy

Cake Decorating...

Well I finished up my class. I learned a ton. I actually really loved it. I don't think I'm going to be eating anything with frosting on it for a while but it was great to learn.

Here are a few pictures.

The first:

My Cupcakes:

(Yes my hearts have leaves lol)

And this was my final one:

Busy Saturday today for me.

Have a great weekend!

Cathy

Z Gallerie.....

I just ordered this from Z Gallerie. Only $20.00. It's going to look perfect in our dining room.

I also wanted this -

It was only $45.00 for a King size BUT they only had purple and the hubs wasn't really going for that.

The pattern is beautiful!

Online Shopping...... it's too easy. And dangerous.

:)

Cathy

LeCreuset....

When we got married, my in-laws wanted to get us something really nice, something that would last us for a long time. So they got us this baby.....

I pretty much fell in love with the brand and my collection turned into this...

Obsessed?

I think so.

Hope you're staying warm!

Cathy

Shred...

So school is going to be a little much this semester. 4 nights a week with two out of three courses being 4 credit, might send me over the edge but I'm determined to get through it without going (completely) crazy.

I've been thinking about my weight a lot lately. (what woman doesn't?) Since getting married I've been amazed not only at how out of shape I've gotten but how much I don't care. Ross would still see me as the size 4 I was when we started dating even if I gained 50 pounds - which is amazing, bring on the oreos and fries, BUT I've seen a huge change in the way I think and how I feel - about life and about myself. I ran a half marathon right before Ross and I started dating and I, seriously, thought I could do anything. I could go out and run 10 miles without thinking twice about it. I walk up a flight of stairs now and I'm winded. Not only am I winded but I'm sad that I'm winded. And to be honest, I'm kinda sick of feeling sad about it. I'm determined to feel better about myself and about my life. I've lost a HUGE amount of self confidence in my ability to finish a task or to be able to

tackle a task. That + being newly married + full time work & full time school = a very stressed out human being. I miss my I CAN DO IT ALL attitude and I'm determined to get that back.

In life there are problems, solutions and the plans to the solutions.

My Problem: The scale keeps 'a' creepin'.

My Solution: I'm going to make this blog a form of my accountability. Yea I know, I have, maybe, 3 readers who are in fact all family members but it's a start. Once I start feeling better maybe I'll sign up for a little race.

My Plan: Seeing that I sleep in (everyday) I'm going to be waking up early every morning to either run on the treadmill (slow at first) or do some strength building with either some pilates or Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. To be honest I'm a little scared about this. I don't mean the whole plan - I mean of Jillian.

As of right now I weigh (sadly) about 23 pounds more than I want to. I've never been at the weight that I'm at and I seriously don't want to be afraid of a scale anymore.

This is to clarify (for the record) : This is so that I can feel better about myself and try to think more positively. I actually don't have a problem with the way that I look. It's that I can really FEEL that extra weight. Mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Wish me luck.

My goal:

P.s. If you read this.... I miss you Cori.

Here I goo......

: )

Cathy

Nothing Better....

The best thing about cold Sundays, other than being the day of spiritual refreshment is.......

Cold Stone Dark Chocolate Hot Chocolate.

You'll never go back to regular ol' hot chocolate.

Trust me.

Hope you're staying warm!!!

Cathy

West Elm...

I've been trying to find some fun designing tips lately. I really want to finish up our dining room and our living before, you know, we move. So I've been on the search for fun patterns, eco-friendly and unique ideas. I've fallen in love with some companies in the last few months. One being West Elm.

Their throw pillows are so cute and stylish.

I've had an eye on their bedding for our room, especially their organic line.

I love their rugs, which I'm looking at for our living room.

And all their light fixtures are so interesting and different.

Dear West Elm,

I love you.

Your stalker,

Cathy

Check out their website here.

Hope you're having a great Saturday!

Cathy