Ranting about my store

First of all, I understand that my store is not organized right now, so complain all you want about that. But when I hear someone complain about a price, it makes me so upset. $19.99 for a pair of fuzzy Wanted boots that are still on the market and have probably only been worn 3-5 times is not outrageous. I wish that people would understand that I not only look at the quality of the item, but the brand name and how much it originally sold for when I price things.

Also, if people would check my sign (which yes, I've yet to change this month but it doesn't matter because nobody ever looks at it anyway) for the sales, they would know that each month, a certain color tag goes on sale for 20% off and then in another month, that color tag is 40% off. So even if a customer thinks that a price is high, the item they are complaining about is probably actually on sale!

Amazing

Today the hubs asked me if I would like for him to go to the store and me to stay at home. Well, yeah! So I called Heather and asked if I had any appointments on my book for this afternoon and I didn't. HOORAY! I am now doing the Fly Lady thing and trying to get my house a little bit cleaner. You see, I am not a BO (Born Organized) person, and Michael and I have severe CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome). If you are like me, check out the Fly Lady website. She offers tons of free help and guidance.

Now, I must get away from this computer and FLY!

Dream Journal

Okay, so Doni sent Jesi on a scavenger hunt in Wal-Mart, with me and Michael as her helpers. The clues were all in places that could have been messed up had anyone looked at or bought that particular item. Also, we had the piece of paper folded in half, and when she was done with half of the clues, Jesi thought she was done with the whole thing. So then it was getting late and I realized she was only done with half of the scavenger hunt and got upset. But then Kris Allen was working as a stocker at Wal-Mart and he had been instructed to give us all the extra items in case we ran late, so he did.

Switch to some strange pageant, back stage. Brittany Lyons is in it, Jesi is in it, and Ashley Walthall is in it. I am rooting for all three of them to win titles, and they all do.

Then Ashley's mom is looking at an RV in order to drive around the country doing pageants. They buy it, of course.

I suck

Well, my 4 month pledge came and went and I only got two or three things done. I don't think I will sign up again for a while. I have asked the hubs for a Threadbanger Janome sewing machine for Christmas. If I get it, I will definitely start sewing more, if for no other reason but guilt.

Anyway, just thought I would update since I have this posted as my website on several different places. Which reminds me, I really need to work on my site.

The vest and what's to come

Now, the vest I posted about earlier. It's supposed to have buttons but I decided on hook-and-eye, though I did add a few fabric covered buttons for decoration. I just don't think I'm ready to tackle button holes! It's still not completely done-I will add more closures down the front-but I'm wearing it today so I thought I'd take pictures finally.
As I said in my earlier post, all the fabric is vintage from my Mamaw. The black is a double knit and the black and white is just a broadcloth/cotton print. I think it turned out great for my second-ever lined project! It is a little small but I like a fitted vest!





Next up are a few items for my DD, I've got some cute dress patterns and ideas. I think maybe a shirt dress from a tutorial I saw on threadbanger a while back. I should also finish the pillow case dress/tunic top for her to wear since the season is coming for that. Oh and I've seen lots of people post bag crafts, and I'm planning on making some shopping bags so I'll post that too, eventually.

So behind!

Well I was supposed to post this ages ago, so what better time than the present? Here's a picture of me at my brother's wedding in the finished shrug. I've almost finished the vest, I'll probably actually wear it tomorrow, so I'll be sure to get someone to take a picture!
Next up are a few items for my DD, I've got some cute dress patterns and ideas. I think maybe a shirt dress from a tutorial I saw on threadbanger a while back. I should also finish the pillow case dress/tunic top for her to wear since the season is coming for that. Oh and I've seen lots of people post bag crafts, and I'm planning on making some shopping bags so I'll post that too, eventually. For now, another picture, just because I'm so glad for it. Three generations: me, my grandmother and my momma.

This didn't work out...

I tried to make a capelet out of two old sweaters, but it ended up looking very frumpy on.


So I've purchased a few patterns and last night I made a shrug from Simplicity Pattern 3533 view E. I used some material that my Mamaw gave me a few weeks ago, a mocha brown colored double knit. I didn't put the elastic in the sleeves though, I just hemmed them. I like the look much better and will post pics when I can. Of course, my seams are wobbly and the bobbin nested up several times, but I finally found the right tension and the right direction for the bobbin and knocked it out pretty quickly. It's to go over the dress I'm wearing to my brother's wedding on February 21.

My Mamaw gave me a ton of fabric she was never going to use and I'm excited to try out some other patterns. She always bought a lot of double knit because she made all her pants in it.

I know I should have checked Burda Style before buying any patterns, but I was there and grabbed them on a whim. I will browse through and see if anything catches my eye now though.

I've already started my next project, a vest from two different fabrics from the 'Mamaw stash.' A black double knit and a black and white printed cotton. I've got tons of buttons in my stash too, so hopefully I can find some really nifty ones for this vest! Though I am worried about attempting button holes!

addicted to etsy

I ordered four things from four different etsy shops for my brother and his fiance. I even custom ordered one item. These people are so nice! I got personal notes in my packages from two of them. I really think the etsy community is like a family. I am SO addicted now! Anytime I'm shopping for something in particular, especially a gift, I will most definitely shop etsy first!

Paint spill on jeans

So I've had these jeans for a little over a year, and right after I got them I was painting some Christmas windows for a local bank and got a spot of acrylic paint on them. I've worn them with the spot ever since, but I love to paint jeans, so here we go...



I like them but I can't decide if they are finished...

Wardrobe Refashion

I Brie'Anne pledge that I shall abstain from the purchase of "new" manufactured items of clothing, for the period of 4 months. I pledge that I shall refashion, renovate, recycle preloved items for myself with my own hands in fabric, yarn or other medium for the term of my contract. I pledge that I will share the love and post a photo of my refashioned, renovoted, recycled, crafted or created item of clothing on the Wardrobe Refashion blog, so that others may share the joy that thy thriftiness brings! Signed Brie'Anne.

Happy Birthday Jesi!

So Jesi's birthday was Sunday. She had a party at her house Saturday, then we had a small one Sunday just the three of us. But tomorrow...er...today (ACK!) I'm taking her to work with me. I'll be stopping off to get one of her friends, the other one will meet us there. The three of them will all get their fingers and toes polished and their hair done however they want it. I might even put some makeup on them! I'm up this late because I made a cake and cupcakes tonight!! Let's just hope they make it to work okay. Some pictures:







Yeah I know they look homemade, but I'd much rather make her a special something than buy the same old generic cakes from the grocery store or bakery! Around here we don't have much of a choice when it comes to cakes, they're pretty much all the same. I think I did a good job and I know she'll love them!

Jesus

Wow, so it seems like Christmas really gets people going on Jesus. I've read two blogs on the subject recently, and I have to say that I agree with what both of them are saying. Sunny said this. Which was actually an email to her biological father, but I'm so happy she posted it for everyone to read! The second was by Brad, and then the comment by his boyfriend, Gil. I like what Gil said about the philosopher Hegel and "coming together to discover". I don't really know what else to say on the subject, but I will state the obvious with no fluff: people should love one another and remember that only God can judge another person's actions or way of life.

Funny stuff!

OMG I just got this catalog in the mail and saw this:



That's freakin' funny!! I think I'm gonna make myself a sign that says that! I love it! It's my new motto!

God Warrior

http://www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/2681739?htv=12

In the name of Jesus Christ, this woman is insane...I didn't watch the show, I almost did but changed the channel at the last minute, man I wish I'd have watched it to see what got her so riled up! There is just absolutely nothing short of some other woman sleeping with my husband or beating my children or putting them in harm's way, that could happen on Trading Spouses for me to get so mad...anyone know what brought her to this point?

last one...tonight

Wild and Crazy Kid You're 76% GAKTABULOUS

You're almost good enough to be on the Red Team. I bet you got to stay up for SNICK.

My test tracked 1 variable How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 43% on GAKTABULOUS

Link: The Old School Nickelodeon Test written by Sweetpea2k on Ok Cupid

another quiz!! YAY for grammar!

English Genius You scored 100% Beginner, 100% Intermediate, 80% Advanced, and 100% Expert!

You did so extremely well, even I can't find a word to describe your excellence! You have the uncommon intelligence necessary to understand things that most people don't. You have an extensive vocabulary, and you're not afraid to use it properly! Way to go! Thank you so much for taking my test. I hope you enjoyed it! For the complete Answer Key, visit my blog: http://shortredhead78.blogspot.com/.

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 59% on Beginner You scored higher than 43% on Intermediate You scored higher than 6% on Advanced You scored higher than 95% on Expert

Link: The Commonly Confused Words Test written by shortredhead78 on Ok Cupid

yeah I think I already knew this...

You are a Social Liberal (70% permissive) and an... Economic Liberal (21% permissive) You are best described as a: Strong Democrat Link: The Politics Test on Ok Cupid Also: The OkCupid Dating Persona Test

trying to figure this one out

This blog is kind of confusing to navigate. I had to go into my template to edit my links on the sidebar, and it's pretty stupid that there isn't a menu to surf around when you're browsing or viewing other blogs. I think I like livejournal better :-P

here we go...

Wow I never use this one...actually I hardly ever update anywhere but when I try I'll do it for a few days in a row ;-) sometimes. Soooo, teh hubby, Michael, is in New Orleans again, or at least he's almost there by now. He got there directly after (or as close to directly after as our government can achieve) Hurricane Katrina, worked downtown for a few days (he's a medic in the national guard) then they made their way to a makeshift base in Metarie. He brought a woman back when she lost pulse after receiving an I.V., so I think that makes it all the more worthwhile...anyway he was there for a little over three weeks, got to come home for some R&R for about 10 days, and headed back today via bus. Rumor is they will be working four weeks on, one week off...I don't like it and I'm tired of the Army not knowing their ass from a hole in the ground as far as scheduling and that type stuff goes, but I'd much rather he be there than in Iraq. He is now doing what the National Guard was made to do, can't argue with that.

So when he was home on pass, we took a little mini vaca to Tunica. We stayed and played at both the Grand Casino and Hotel and Sam's Town. The Grand Veranda Hotel is the one we stayed at there, and it has really gone downhill...either that or they just need a whole new janitorial staff! Sam's Town wasn't bad. I really really wanted to stay at the Horseshoe Hotel but there was some stupid Tennessee Energy convention going on, plus all the evacuees, and they didn't have a room available :-( Their beds are so amazingly soft for hotel beds, it's just the best hotel in Tunica in my opinion.

So we went to each and every casino during our 4 day 3 night stay and got player's cards. We both sat down at a new game for us called Pai Gow Poker (site has detailed description of the game, plus a link to play for free, i.e. no downloads required). It is so fun!! The odds are pretty good, plus there's a handy dandy sucker bet that I just love! It was the first card game besides blackjack that I've ever played at a casino. Now at our dining room table growing up, in between my brother's two-a-day football practices at the end of summer, against all the sexy football players crowded into our house because my mom fed them all, that's a different story...I kicked a little jock ass at some acey-deucey, bullshit, etc. *lol*

For anyone within a day's drive of Tunica, I would recommend it for a weekend/long weekend getaway. Several of the hotels have nice spas, there is outlet shopping, and it's only 15 miles from Memphis! Not to mention all the fun fun gambling! I think it's my favorite place right now...except I don't really have all that much to compare it to right now.

It was just really nice for me and Michael to get away for a while and not have to go a'visiting everyone in south Arkansas while he was home. That's not to say we didn't visit everyone when we got home...well almost everyone but we'll get around to that next time he gets some R&R.