Work In Progress...

Thought I would show you a few things I have been working on lately. I seem to start several projects all at once. We are taking a road trip to Branson (which just so happened to be mentioned in Glee tonight, ha!) this weekend so I am hoping to finish up at least one of the following...

Inspiration Notebook






**I am constantly tearing pages out of magazines that have things I love or that inspire me. I decided to finally put them in a notebook that I can carry with me!**

Crocheting this afghan...

**Making this for a dear friend for christmas. I don't think he reads this blog so I think I am safe in showing it.**

Knitting this scarf...

**I am actually making this for myself! i fell in love with this yarn and had to snatch it up!! It is sooo soft**

I am also working on a Halloween tshirt from the RVA Autumn Class. I am hoping to finish that tonight and then I will take some pictures. It is so stinking cute!!

Oh...I got this awesome book from my sweet co-worker Deb today! I am very lucky to work with someone as sweet as her!

I can't wait to dive into it and learn some new techniques. I honestly have only knitted scarves but I think I am ready to take on a new challenge. I either want to try knitting a hat or mittens next!

I picked up this adorable shopping bag at Hy-Vee last night. Not only is it eye candy but all the proceeds go to breast cancer research!
Now all I have to do is actually remember to take it in the store with me!!

Well... I am going to go finish watching the first disc of Mad Men (I am already hooked) and paint my spooky tshirt!
What are some things you are currently working on? I would love to hear from you! Reading your comments always make my day!
XOXO
Amberr

Dear Biggest Loser,

Why do you insist on making me cry every week??

Does anyone else do this? It is such an inspiring show and I hate to see people getting sent home!

XOXO
Amber

Things that are making me *Smile*

I have admired Liz Kartchner's scrapbooking style for some time and she is offering her very first online class. I am so excited!!The class is titled: Mysteries of Me and it is going to done using a vintage book! You can sign up on her blog at:
www.elizabethkartchner.blogspot.com

This amazing giveaway on Katja's blog: www.maedchenmitherz.wordpress.com

You can win something from her etsy store: toastkawaiis and you get to pick it. I don't know how I would decide. Everything she does is so darn cute!!


The RVA update has me wanting to own:




I <3 Keiko Lynn's style...




You can read all about her fashion adventures at: www.keikolynn.blogspot.com

What are you loving this fine Tuesday?? Can you belive it is almost October? Waking up to a house that was a cool 64 degrees reminded me that I need to pull my sweaters out of storage! I am loving it though!

XOXO
Amber

20 Questions...

Several of the blogs I read daily posted these 20 Questions...and I thought I should join in on the fun. If you want to join in too, just answer the 20 following guestions and leave me a message on this post with a link. It is a great way to get to know each other! Here it goes:

1. Show us the inside of something cute:


*I found this vintage lunch box several years ago and it now holds my ribbon. I think it is time I organize it!*

2. What is the last home cooking you had?
I am kicking myself for not taking a picture, but Scott made us Chicken stuffed with apple stuffing and potato and parsnip augratin and it was delicous. I had never had a parsnip before and they are so good!

3.What do you miss?

My bubba! I can't wait until he gets internet at his new apartment so we can talk via Skype!

4.What makes you laugh often?

*Finding funny off the wall items in thrift stores!

5.What is your favorite word?
Seriously!!

6.What are you trying to quit?

*Dairy! Oh...how I love the taste of it though!

7.What is your favorite commercial right now?
Well... I tried to post them here but I am still learning and didn't have much time so my favorite would be Zoey Deschanel's Cotton Commercial and the preview for Were the Wild Things Are!

8.Whose style do you dig?


Kendall Ryan...I met her through Scott last year while he taught at UCM. No matter where I would run into her she was always dressed so amazing! I need to hire her to be my personal shopper and hit some thrift stores in KC!!

and of course....




9.Link to a great blog you discovered recently...
It isn't one that I discovered lately but it one that I stepped away from for awhile and just got "caught up" on. It is Amanda Soule at www.soulemama.com

10.What's the last craft you made?

*A baby blanket for a co-worker. It was so fun to make!

11.A photo of the last happy mail you got..

*Not technically mail...but my mom picked up several 1960 McCall magazines that were still in plastic covers. I can't wait to go through them. Thanks mom!! I love them!

12.Something you got lately...

*Fresh veggies from the local farmers market!

13.What are you looking forward to?

Visiting The RVA store in Springfield this coming weekend and Silver Dollar City1!

14.Post a recent snapshot of yourself:


15.Recent Favorite Movie(s)




16.Something you are working on right now...

17.If a movie where made about you, who would play you?

*Rachel Weisz...my husband thinks she is hot so I should definatly pick her!*

18.What gives you goosebumps?

*Getting kisses from my hubby!!*

19.Share a new obsession
*Not really a new obsession but one I put away until it was Fall again! Now I can't stop knitting and crocheting.

20.What is the meaning of your life?
To live every day to its fullest doing the things that I love, and sharing it all with my dear friends and family.

Whew...that took longer than I thought.I hope to read your 20 Questions soon, so don't forget to leave me a message with a link to your post. If you don't want to do the questions...then just tell me a little about yourself.

Hope your weekend was great!
XOXO
Amber

Oh Martha!!

I picked up Martha Stewarts October issue last night and immediatly became inspired to decorate for Fall. With today being the official start of Fall,I need to get started. Here some pictures to inspire you to start your Fall decorating. All images were found on marthastewart.com






The great thing about her website is that she gives you instructions to do all the things you see above.

Here are a few of the costume ideas that I fell in love with too..




What are some of your favorite ways to decorate for Fall?
XOXO
Amber