Anything Goes!!!!

  First, I'm so sorry the party wasn't up last week, but it was a rough week.  I almost lost Stanley.  Could you imagine the horror of not waking up to this face every day?

What you can't tell by looking at this adorable face is that, he's a biter.  Yep.  Mostly it's playful, but he also is a food guarder, and has broken the skin over food.  I've talked to a behaviourist and the breeder.  I'm working with him everyday to get him to be the amazing member of the family I know he has the potential to be.

Long, slow road.  Upside, I'm actually getting some exercise. 

Any way, on to the fun stuff, Highligts from last week and the PARTY!!!!

Thanks for the support and friendship.

Highlights.

My Covered Bridge

Designed by Chance

Revamp Home Goods

Happy Tuesday!



Anything Goes #51

I'm changing the Party up a little, it's still Anything Goes, but I think I'm going to do a separate post for Features. What do you think? Feed back is always welcome, and appreciated! 

And those of you who have degrees in design, feel free to comment!

Hubby is gonna be here any day!  And, boy do I have a to do list for him!  Ha.  Poor guy, never gets a break.  I'll still be posting while he's home, got to show off his handy work.  Tee hee hee.  I'm evil I know.  Here's what I've come up for him so far.

Go to Home Depot to buy everything we need to do the home improvement section of the list.

Touch up paint

Paint Lauren's room including ceiling

Paint guest bathroom including ceiling

Repair trim in guest bathroom

Caulk guest bathroom shower surround

Fix towel bar in guest bathroom

Change air filter in the attic

Replace light bulb in the office

Get replacement SS cards for Lauren and me, he's just gonna keep me company for this one.

Take both cars to the shop.  Oil, brakes and fluids.  Wipers, maybe.

Take both cars in to have them washed and vacuumed.

Caulk by sliding door in the dining room

I've got to keep him busy, he's home for 3 weeks.

This was at my door today, love UPS!!  Plus I love Robyn Story Designs for sending it to me!  They have great customer service and package everything up so nice and safe.  Got to take care of precious!  Old white and some Emperor's silk, looks I'll be painting an armoire this weekend!

Totally unrelated news, I registered Lauren for Kindergarten today, full day Kindergarten!!!!  She's pretty excited to be going to the same school as big brother.  Not sure if he shares her enthusiasm. 

Lastly, here's the Stan Man, he's getting so big, and he's such a good boy.  If I could only train the kids to be so good?  hmmmm 

PARTY TIME ~ NO RULES

1.  I would LOVE it if you became a FRIEND of my blog, it'll make it easier for you to find the party.
2.  If you would like, you can link back to the party, I have a button for this too, but don't sweat it.

3.  Please link as much of anything you want, no limit.  Etsy shops and Give Aways too! 

Thanks for partying! 

Hunter Gatherer Party #6 - CHRISTMAS GUEST SERIES UPDATE

I thought I'd share some of my finds this week.  I've had the mannequin for while now, but I recently added some bling to her, via Ebay and some great vintage clip on earrings.

The Stan Man

Thought you'd like to see how he little man is growing!  Growing like a weed, and he's all legs!  He only has 'accidents' in the house if no one is paying attention.  Even a good dog can only sit by the back door for so long.  He can sit now, and occasionaly comes on command.  All in good time.  He sleeps pretty good at night and doesn't cry in his kennel as much as he used to.  Trust me, he's not in his kennel often, and he sleeps in my bed.  He has to be in the kennel when we are gone or I'm working out. 

He has the prettiest green eyes too, and gives kisses constantly! 

xx

A Couple Fun Finds....and Pictures of Stanley!!!!

Not really sure what should take top billing here, the finds or Stanley?  lol  Okay, Stanley!  He's pretty awesome, but I'm not gonna sugar coat it, it's been rough.  The kids don't help either. they just aggravate the situation.  They want boss him around, but mostly the just confuse him. 

He's really a momma's boy too.  I'm at my desk typing up this post and he's in my lap using my left arm as a sling for his head.  When I watch t.v. he lays by me, when we sleep, he sleeps by me.  I think you get the picture, he likes me.  I like him too.

How can you not love this face!  This is his little bed, by my desk and his elephant, boy does he love that toy!

No Guest Post Today...

I'm sure you noticed I don't have a guest today.  There were some mix ups and then I couldn't get a hold of some people...but that's okay.  Monday's guest posts will be back on track next Monday. 

If you would like to be a guest let me know.

I'm actually working on a project.  It kinda sucks, lets just say I'm not a big fan of stripping something with 4 layers of who knows what on it.  I feel like I've been stripping for days, oh wait...I have.

I've actually made more progress than this, but only marginally and I think a third coat is in my future! 

Now what to do with it???

I wish I had a project to share, but I don't....something that included paint...even glue...I really need to get in gear.  R.E.A.L.L.Y. 

Okay, so not a project, but I do have this G.R.E.A.T. find!  Now what to do with it, other than the obvious.  Clean it, that is. 

Stanley, because you just can't get enough...Right?

Disclaimer:  I did not dress her.  The socks are knee highs.  Apparently she didn't want her shins to be cold.

Guest Bloggers

My guest bloggers series that runs every Monday is running out of guests!  I love the series and would hate to see it go, but it is a guest series, and I can't do it myself.  That would be weird.  If any of you are interested in doing a post let me know.  I have an opening this Monday and every Monday after that.  Okay, maybe I should have said I've ran out of guests.  lol 

Stanley!!!

He really is just the sweetest puppy ever!  I just love him, I'm going crazy waiting to bring him home!  Until then, I'll just share more pics.  Oh and anyone that would like a "Stanley" of their very own, the breeders have two males left.

He's either yawning or trying to bite Miss Purple on the tush!  

Highlights From Party #34

I'm a day late, so right on to business!  Here are this week's highlights.  Don't forget about my feature button, on my button page.  Thanks for partying with me, I love checking out each and every one!

Three Mango Seeds

The Mural Maker

Frugalicious Me

Henry's Family

A little extra, we saw Stanley again today.  It really is hard waiting for Saturday to roll around, I can't wait to bring him home.  We even bought him a couple toys and little toy bin.  He will probably be the most spoiled dong ever!  lol  He's starting get his teeth, and he's eating soggy puppy food now.   Walking like a pro too.

Look at the sleepy eyes!

 What a sweet profile.

Love the little tongue, puppy kisses are the best, puppy breath and all!

Update on the girl child, she's fine, but she did have a concussion.  I'm sure it's the first of many, poor accident prone child of mine!  I remind her every day to keep her eyes open, especially outside.  lol 

I don't have any current ones of her, but had to share this one of her rolled up in a rug.  What silly little girl. 

Have a great weekend!!!

Baby Pickel Winner!!!

Sorry I'm so late announcing the winner, I've had a lot going on....lame I know.   The winner is Sommer at Designer Garden!!!!  She already knows, she's my bestie, but I promise it was all on the up and up!  Thanks for putting up with my flakiness.

Stanley update, cause I know you want to know about him.  He's opened his eyes and has started walking, they are even working on potty training already!  Here's to a house broken  puppy! 

It's official, we love him and I think he's warming up to us!

Meet Mr. Stanley.

Ooooh, aaaahhh!  Isn't he adorable!  We haven't brought him home yet.  He's only 11 days old, his eyes aren't even open.  I took the kids over to this lovely couple today, and met there Vizsla babies in person.  Lucky for us they are pretty close by so we will get to visit him every week until we can bring him home.  His expected bring home date is October 25th-ish. 

We can't wait to bring him home, Lauren cried when we had to leave.  I prepared her too, but after holding him she had a hard time letting go.  She wants a girl too, but I told her we would think about it for next time.  One at a time baby girl, puppies are work, but he's so worth it!

Thanks for stopping by and meeting our newest family member.