Through The Tulips Words of 'Wiz'dom

July 10, 2014

It’s Beginning to Look….

Filed under: Holidays,Seasons,Shop til ya Drop — gardener @ 2:06 pm

Someone posted on Facebook earlier today exactly how many days it was until Christmas. I found myself groaning a little, not so much because Christmas isn’t ‘that’ far away, but because people are starting to post x days til Christmas. With that being said- I will admit that I’ve already started thinking about Christmas and have opened my passworded gift app- and started adding gift ideas, links on where to pick up things- and prices. It’s the best app ever for gift buying. It keeps everything all tied up in a neat little bow, which I love.

Marcel has expressed wanting a pair of the new beats, and while I personally think the pair he has is perfectly fine, I know that it’s one of those little things that would make him happy. He is constantly listening to music with his current pair, and I know an updated version would sound even better. So- it’s on the list. Along with a new pair of shoes- and the Abercrombie training pants he’s been eyeing for a few months now. That’s all so far- but I know the list will expand as the days pass and inspiration strikes.

April 9, 2014

Party Planning

Filed under: Gratitude,Holidays,Inspiration,Life,Shop til ya Drop — gardener @ 8:16 am

One thing is for sure- this ‘free time’ I’ve had because of my arm, has given me an abundance of time to party plan. This year is composed of many wonderful elements, and one of those is that this year is the year of parties.

Not only am I hosting a few myself (which I can’t wait for), but we’ve also been invited to several, which I know are going to make the year even more fabulously fun than it already promises to be. After all, who doesn’t love a good party?

Something that also excites me, is the fact that plans are already being made for gatherings and parties when we get home later this year for the holidays The fact that people want to see and spend time with us makes me happy enough, but the fact that they want to have special gatherings in our honor, makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside- beyond words.

My upcoming party- I’ve finally got the cake idea sketched out and ready to ‘create’. It’s going to be interesting to see if the sketch and idea I have in my head matches the actual finished product.

Sometimes, like this morning- I was feeling a little down, but I need not do more than look around me to realize just how blessed I am and how awesome life really is. That, in itself is worthy of a party- of gratitude for the awesome people in my life. Thank you!

March 19, 2014

Spring Fever

Filed under: Pets,Shop til ya Drop — gardener @ 11:47 am

20140319-194210.jpg Spring Fever has hit, and Mister M. is no exception. He has been finding these crazy bursts of energy- where he attacks things (see photo – him just before attacking me- which I may, or may not have provoked.) and runs around like a cat with his tail on fire.

He is funny, and his spring fever has been the source of many giggles the past few days.

In addition, since we didn’t have much in terms of winter, he has also started shedding early, and the Furminator brush has already been getting plenty of use.

Lucky for him, I have an arm (my dominant) that I can’t use at the moment, so he has a brief reprieve.

That Furminator, best pet tool brush for shedding ever!

February 28, 2014

Finally-

Filed under: Home,Shop til ya Drop,Things I Love — gardener @ 8:42 am

After months and months of being undecided on a paint color, we’ve finally chosen not just one- but TWO!    I’m so excited, and can’t wait to actually get the ball rolling (or is that the roller rolling?) on this project.     We decided to paint all the walls one color, with the exception of one wall in each room, and that wall will be a contrasting darker color.   I-Can’t-WAIT!

We still have a few things to decide-  like whether we’ll change the color of the trim work, when in reality it can work as it-    plus I still need to decide on what Annie Sloane chalk paint that I’ll be using for the built-in shelving unit, but progress excites me!    Maybe if Marcel is feeling a bit better next week, we can visit one of the stores that carries the Annie Sloane paint, so I can choose the one that will go perfectly with the colors we’ve chosen.    Seeing in person is always the best way to go.

Plus with it appearing that Spring is coming early, looks like we may be able to get it painted earlier than anticipated.  We’ll just need to contact the contractor and set up a date that works for all of us.

December 27, 2013

Christmas Gifts

Filed under: Holidays,Life,Shop til ya Drop — gardener @ 8:27 am

Marcel and I decided that since we had bought a Smart TV in November, that it would seem somewhat silly to really go ‘all out’ and buy gifts for each other. Neither of us really needed anything major, and as much as I know he loves buying me jewelry, I have more than I need. So we decided that we would buy each other one gift and roll with that. After all, Christmas isn’t about the gifts.

I ended up picking up a shirt for him that he loved, and when he asked for suggestions of things I’d like- I knew there was one thing I ‘really’ did need, a new hand mixer. The one I have has seen better days, to the point of not always turning off when I turned it off, and sometimes getting ‘stuck’ in high speed.

I’d seen one a loved at a local retailer, plus it was twice the HP as the one I currently had, and the price was right. So that was my gift. I know some people may gasp at the idea of not having a ‘romantic’ gift under the tree- but the thought that he listened to the little thing I needed speaks volumes to me. On top of that, it’s a gorgeous sunny yellow, so everytime I look at it- I will smile.

How was YOUR Christmas?

August 22, 2013

Going Digital

Filed under: Shop til ya Drop,Techy,Things I Love,Women — gardener @ 10:50 am

Have I ever mentioned how much I absolutely LOVE the digital magazines on my iPad?   I do.   I’ve gone digital on all my regular subscriptions (O Magazine and Southern Living) and because of the overall affordability of digital- (and all the great coupons Zinio sends) I’ve now got subscriptions to ALL of my favorites-   Taste of Home, Rachel Ray, Food Network, Martha Stewart Living,  HGTV,  Donna Hay, Reader’s Digest, Cosmopolitan and the list goes on…

I download them to my device when it’s time for the new issue and read them at my own leasure-  mostly when I’m on a trip somewhere or traveling.     I can take months and months worth of magazines and stacks of books all tucked away in my iPad-   There is nothing better for anyone who loves a good read or a good magazine.

August 5, 2013

Building Fences

Filed under: Home,Shop til ya Drop — gardener @ 11:09 am

A few days ago I called mom and diddy for one of my sometimes many daily calls. I could tell that they were in the middle of something and come to find out, she was ordering t slots for the fence that diddy was building. It was ironic because she sounded relieved when she realized it was me, and she apparently was having some problems with how to complete the order process (she doesn’t order online much), so I was able to walk her through it- and diddy was happy because his t slots are on the way.

Even though I’m miles away- I love that they send me photos as they work on these projects.. The fence looks great so far, and I can’t wait to see it when it’s done. Somehow, those little snippits of their day makes them seem closer and makes me feel a part of things.

March 20, 2013

Go To Girl

Filed under: Gratitude,Life,Shop til ya Drop,Techy — gardener @ 3:44 am

I love that I am my parents ‘go to’ girl for when they need help with anything related to the computer. If they are having issues- can’t quite figure out how to do something, or even need to find a particular product- I’m their girl. When they were looking for some screen for the back porch and wanting the best price possible- they called me, when diddy needed to find hydraulic swing clamps for his neighbor, who doesn’t own a computer- he called me. I’m happy to be able to be there for them, even though we are far apart distance wise.

It’s the beauty of technology and I figure after all they’ve done for me in my lifetime, it’s the very least I could do for them.

March 7, 2013

Hello Sunshine

Filed under: Life,Shop til ya Drop,Things I Love — gardener @ 1:37 pm

For a few days this week the clouds parted and the sun made an appearance and it was pure bliss. One wouldn’t think something like sunshine could cause such a moment of happiness and bliss in life- but hey- it’s the little things in life, right?

I sat outside for about an hour one afternoon drinking coffee and just enjoying the rays after I’d finished working and it was so great. I even thought that it may be time to consider those prada sunglasses at eyesave.com. Ok even though the sun appearance was a short lived thing- I’m still consdering the sunglasses. AFter all- to know me is to know how much I love sunglasses- in any weather. And the sun- I’m sure it will be back sooner rather than later.

January 21, 2013

Surprises

Filed under: Food,Shop til ya Drop — gardener @ 11:21 am

Over the holiday season and throughout our vacation- I’ve done a lot of cooking for a lot of people and also bought some new treats that I haven’t seen before. I love discovering new products and was thrilled when I came across chimes ginger chews, not only for myself (because I’m a huge ginger fan) but also for mom and diddy, since I know how much they love ginger as well. I’ve got that on the list for the next ‘gift’ for them and I can’t wait to surprise them. I love little surprise gifties.

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