A monster in the making

Okay y'all, I love monograms.   I have it on my kindle, cell, cups, mugs, glasses, rings, bracelets, necklaces, bags, several purses... you get the hint.   This is an example of what I ordered last weekend from Lime Tree Gifts and I had it in less than a week!

I'm excited to say that by the end of the week I will be able to make my own vinyl monograms.   That's right, I'm getting a 

Cricut Expression Personal Electronic Cutter.  I told the hubs that I can use it for cards as well as monogramming gifts.   I'm super excited and it will cut down on my shopping on Etsy.   The only downside it that you have to purchase cartridges for fonts, shapes, themes.

I'm starting off with the Calligraphy Collection  and a selection of colored vinyl for me to practice.  I'm warning y' all now, you may see a lot of pics of things I have monogrammed.  

I think the hubs is buying me this because he is spending a ton on his cycling habit.  I went riding with him on Saturday and he went for a "real ride" when I went home after riding 12 miles.  Hmmm... 

I can monogram his new Trek Madone. 

Photos courtesy of  Limetreegifts (etsy) and Amazon.

Going green

Going green by blondegigi featuring lace up shoes

                                           No pub crawls for this gal.  Nope, the hubs want pizza.                                              Hope y'all have a fun & safe St. Patrick's Day/night.

Easter is around the corner

Easter is the holiday that is celebrated at my house.  Mom takes over the kitchen after church and I let her work her magic while I am in charge of apps and beverages.  I decided that Bellini's are the perfect drink and I prefer to use Prosecco over Champagne.   In keeping with a springtime theme, I ordered vinyl monograms for the wine glasses for all us girls on Etsy and this is how they turned out.  

I put some the of the dots on a few glasses for the nieces and nephews so they don't feel left out.  I bought the glasses from World Market   so in the event one is broken it will not be a big deal. 

We will hang out on the porch and enjoy the flowers of spring and having the family all together.

I know everyone else is posting all about St. Patricks's Day.  I hope you wear green tomorrow and the luck of the Irish is with you. 

Self Portrait

This is me... Okay, it's me on our hammock and of course Mia & Rocco had to join me.  Who needs a dog bed when I'm so comfy.

 I'm loving the 80 plus degree weather in March.  The hubs and I live on our porch, it is where the neighbors gather and enjoy the day/night/whenever.   Well a new neighbor has moved in kitty-corner and does not even wave back to me or respond to me.  Those from the South will understand how wrong that is.   They also spend a lot of time on their front porch and have made it known they want nothing to do with us.  This has me thinking about making some changes to ours.

Southern Living

I have similar furniture (diff color cushions) and our ceiling is blue.   I do like the privacy the shutters offer.  I also plan on adding some plants to add interest. 

Ballard Designs

Have y 'all had to keep the neighbors out?  I'd love to hear your ideas!

Photos courtesy of Southern Living and Ballard Designs.

Monogram mania

Spent Saturday on the couch eating crackers and drinking ginger ale (thanks hubs!).  Decided to get some more monogrammed items, like a good Southern woman.  May have to order more today.

Monogram mania by blondegigi featuring monogrammed jewelry