Monday, February 28, 2011

Chalkboard wall

First things first, thank you SO much for the sweet words about the makeover! I was pretty nervous with it, because ya know the rule. Don't fix what isn't broken, and the old design was just fine. But I was ready for something new. Glad ya'll like it. I was sweating bullets for a minute.

Thought I'd drop in with a little face lift I did this weekend. Just for kicks and giggles.

And....Go.

Take a look here at this plain boring wall. I'd walked past it one too many times and was too irritated with it I pulled out our can of chalkboard paint and went to town with the worlds smallest paint brush.


When I get an idea, it must be done. Now.

1. Whip out the chalkboard paint
2. Paint it on
3. Forget to photograph that process
4. Let the paint cure, then rub the whole thing with chalk so that when you go to write on it, it doesn't "stick"


  5. Rub it in and get uber dusty. 


Be semi-embarrassed of your two fingernails that are sort-of painted...eek. I'm a nail polish picker, what can I say? :)


Let the dog get his picture taken, like always weirdo.


It's a nice little splash of fun in our house I think. The entry way already had the fun chalkboard tags goin' on and this is just a bigger version of it. :) 

 On another note, I think I need a new camera.. These pictures royally suck.
Just being honest.
Don't judge. :) 

What have YOU slapped chalkboard paint on lately?

Friday, February 25, 2011

We're not in Kansas anymore....

Surprise! 



We're having a little work done 'round these parts! Pretty eh? The loooovely Emily at Designer Blogs is a superstar. There's still a little tweaks going on so stay patient alrighty? Smoooooches.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

FYF, Getting power on, a winner and a surprise!

Funny story, I was gonna leave the title of this "In which I cram a lot in" But I've already had the swinger site debacle so I switched that up a bit. Ha.. :) Google wont be tricking me!!

1.) I finally have power again. However, they're saying another storm this weekend..I need a plane ticket out of here stat.

2.)Okay so the winner of the Marseilles dress, from Shabby Apple thanks to random.org is....144!

Becky (Beccasmiles), who said 
 "I liked Shabby Apple on FB. "
Whoop whoop Becky, check your email!

And let me say, 202 comments? Awesome buddies, just awesome. You gave so much Shabby Apple love, it's amazing. Didn't win and want to order something still? Go click on over to that little button there and use the fingerprintsonthefridge10off code! :) Score!

3.) Oh, and I have a special little surprise for tomorrow to show you! Not home decor related. Can. Not. Wait! 

So, thanks for waiting what seemed like a YEAR.. The ice storm was crazy eights guys, want to see some crappy Iphone pics? Enjoy!



 My frozen car. Took me a half hour to just break through the ice to get the door open. Gah!

 Stole this picture from my friend Patti's facebook. Shh, don't tell her. Look at those branches, yo! Crazy.

 So, since I was computer-less this week, I didn't really get to pick my favorites, and I think I'm gonna enjoy my heat and cable tonight. Sound okay? But, party is open.. so while I fist pump with my favorite...ha.. You party on. :)








Monday, February 21, 2011

greetings, from the igloo.

Hey, um.. Yo.

So we're smack dab in the aftershocks of an ice storm last night. No power, no heat, no car to drive (frozen shut) Luckily my Mother has all of these wonderful things and is letting the girls and I crash at her house. So I'll announce the winner of the Shabby Apple giveaway tomorrow mmmk? Dealsies?

I also get to show you the 200.4 different paint swatches we put up this weekend! Whew... 

Anyone want to send me some sled dogs? :)

xo

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Feature yourself Friday!

Hey friendsie friends! :) Hope ya'll are having a wonderfully warm-spring day like we did today.. Well, sort of, the snow is melting and it was up to 52! Now you all who have been in warm weather for a while now, just shush.. Let me enjoy my day of spring before the snow comes back! :) Ha.

First things first... Have you entered the Shabby Apple dress giveaway? Win yourself this lovely dress! 



And!

My friend at Cap Creations (looove her! Gorgeous necklaces and the warmest heart ever.) is having a bring Brady home giveaway, hoping to get some donations to bring this lil' fella home! His story breaks my heart and I so want him to come home to his parents and have the life he's destined to have! You can read more about it here, check it out! If you have an Etsy shop you can donate into the prize package too, more shops helping, more exposure, better chance of him coming home! Whoop whoop!


Okay dokay, time for the features... Lovely turnout this week, pretty hard to pick just a few of the bunch. :)

Love this party, too presh.



Way too cute, and easy enough I think I could make it.. Big time plus! :)



Just last week we went and saw Gnomeo and Juliet and it was so freakin' cute, I plan on making these for the girls to tide them over until it comes out on dvd.. :)



Awesome nursery decor.



You know I love me some B&B.





Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Shabby Apple Giveaway!

Giveaway now closed- thank you! 

Supppper fun giveaway today yo..Super fun!

When it comes to clothes I'm a big fan of having a few classic pieces over tons of things that really don't go with anything other than one outfit. Bummer.

Dresses from Shabby Apple
Shabby Apple has some seriously drool worthy classic women's dresses that can be styled up, or down and look great either way!
Some of my favsies:






And, they have little girls dresses!!



I die.
How cute are these, seriously.

Shabby Apple is awesome enough to offer up their lovely dress the Marseilles in a giveaway-- and not gonna lie, I'm super jealous that I can't win it! :) Crossing my fingers for you though!


Can't wait till the contest ends to get something pretty for yourself? They've offered up a 10% off coupon code.. fingerprintsonthefridge10off
 Um, my blog name is a coupon code!! How freakin' cool is that? Go use it and make me feel super cool AND get a new dress out of it. :)

Dresses from Shabby Apple

Want to know how to win? Let me count the ways!
1.) Be a follower of this lil' ol blog. *Wink* Why wouldn't you be?
2.) Head over and Like Shabby Apple on facebook, this way you can be the first to hear about promotions and specials. Whoop whoop!
3.) Go check out Shabby Apple and tell me what *your* next piece to buy would/will be!
4.)Blog/tweet/facebook about this contest!

Make sure you let me know in a seperate comment for each entry!

Please note* This giveaway is only open to residents of the United states, and will run until Sunday February 20th. Winner will be chosen via random.org


Monday, February 14, 2011

Something Mushy for my lover.

Anyone who doesn't want to hear the sugary, sickenly sweet post to my lover-pants.. Avert your eyes. You might get a cavity. Or just enjoy our old pictures, love a trip down memory lane!

:)

Blogging about your marriage can be risky-- too much cute, nice, lovey posts and people think you're fake. No one can be that happy all the time. Too much of the nitty gritty and people think you share too much. They're fighting about that, again!? Eh, I like a little in between. :) There's a lot that I don't post because Mr. Fingerprints is super private. I'm surprised he lets me have a blog. ha! :)

What am I getting at? Not quite sure. But it's my blog and we're gonna roll with it. 





Dear Jerry,
I'm probably the hardest person to live with. I nag, I hate doing dishes, I hate to close my dresser drawers, I have the messiest car in the world. I'm loud and opinionated. And, probably a hundred, maybe thousand more things that drive you crazy that I don't know about. Don't tell me. Ignorance is bliss.


But, you're still with me. Hook line and sinker- I got you! :) You finish my movie quotes, and let me text you all night even when you're falling asleep. You finish the projects I get all amped to do and then get bored. You let me sleep in on Saturday mornings, you change all the diapers and clean up all the puke fests.. You're a catch. I'm unbelieveably lucky to have you and the best thing you gave me.. My children. :) This year was many ups and downs, wanting things we can't have. Waiting for things to happen when they don't. But we're in this together, and I wouldn't have it anyway.

You're my boy blue.
Ha.
Love you sugar booger.


Thursday, February 10, 2011

Feature yourself Friday!

Hey friends! Hope you're all having a fan-freakin' tastic week so far. Anyone going out this weekend for Valentine's day dates? We are! I'm all ready to snazz it up (jeans and a cute shirt are snazzy to me! ha) and spend some time with my luhva.

Since I'm in the V-day mood.. Enjoy!

A lovely post about some of my favorite pink and red decor!



Oh how happy these make me. :) Love the cookie cutters in the jar, wouldn'ta thought of that.



:) The LoveBug outfit was very fitting for my blog-- eh? Loves it!



3.00 Valentine's decor? Yes please.



Having an at-home-date this year? How about this yummy looking dessert!




Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Living room..again.

I've been on the lookout for a rug, you know this. I thought I found the perfect one way back in December but held off just in case it wasn't perfect. And, boy am I glad I did! I saw this lovely online but wasn't 100% on the color. We already have beigy colored carpets and I don't need a rug that is the same color! Luckily in person it was a much deeper, darker color.

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Greenish-graigeish.. Love. Girly enough for the women in the house, and manly enough for the..er.. men in the house. :)

It does seem to bring out the green in the walls, but I'm okay with that. It's my favorite color I might as well swim in it! I have a few things I'm going to tweak and move around and guess what? The room, will be done! Or as done as it can be until I decide to paint something. :)

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First things first-- A chair for the empty wall!

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