I discovered it yesterday while unpacking.  So, after a quick spray with some yellow spray paint, I picked out some cute paper and traced.


Then busted out the Mod Podge.


And that's it!


Ta da!  One cute bookend to brighten up my space.  Love it!

Saturday was an exciting day...

Rachel, Devin, and I hit the highway for the 3 and a half hour drive to our nearest Ikea.


Yes, almost four hours away.  I had never been to an Ikea before my mom and I made the trek last year.  I'm pretty sure it's the greatest place on earth.

I Love Ikea!!

This was Devin's first visit.  We spent about 4 hours there, buying enough to pack Rachel's little Subaru full.  Could have spent more, but we still had another stop on the way home...


The Container Store!!!  I had never been to one, and it was exciting.  I wanted everything!

The packaging immediately made me smile.  I love clever things.  Even the air pillows were cute!



I love the little "Don't use as a pillow" icon.


My goodies!  I've wanted cable drops for a while, so I snagged up a few.  I also got my box of lime green pens and a cute little bits and bobs tray!


And my favorite part: The Packing List!

Several weeks ago, my friends and I were invited (or maybe I invited us...) to our friend Trista's house for a very special class.

Trista weaves baskets.  And it's awesome.





Then we upset our spokes and pinned together our sides for another quick soak.


Then the fun part!  Weaving the sides!


Trista let us pick from her stash of dyed reed to add to our baskets.  Holley went the Christmas route, Devin picked just green, and I was super excited over the turquoise.

Basket Weaving is Serious Business

Happy 2013!

Ah, the new year.  A fresh start...and a time to plan goals that typically don't happen.

But that still doesn't mean you shouldn't try. ^_~

I have big plans for 2013:

1) Eat Breakfast Everyday

This is something I have never really done, and that's so bad!  Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and I plan on indulging in it everyday this year, as I should.

2) Blog at least 3 Times a Week

Right now I'm thinking Monday-Wednesday-Friday.  I'd like to get into a 5 day a week posting schedule, but we'll start small.

3) 52 Week Project

My 52 week project is something I've wanted to do for a long time: My Life in Pictures.  I originally wanted to do a 365 project, but that's probably a bit too ambitious. Maybe next year. But this year, my Friday posts will be "My Week in Pictures."  I'm hoping this encourages me to do more interesting things and practice taking great pictures. Should be fun!

I think that's a reachable collection of goals for the year.

What are your New Years Resolutions?  Anyone have anything fun?