Wednesday, October 5, 2011

DIY...Cute Wall Clock

My roommate and I have been trying to figure out cute, inexpensive ways to make are apartment...well, better! Right now, it's nothing but black and white, literally so we are trying to spice it up...add a little pizzazz! Therefore, in the near future, I plan to make this clock! It's very bright and bold and all that you need are 12 long markers (RoseArt, I think),a plastic box (I think I'm going to use a sturdy, plastic lid since it's already round), a drill with drill bits, measuring tape, a pencil, a small clock mechanism and a pair of pliers.

Tah-dah! Super amazing, an easy clock! Not your style? I also found this cool book clock that blew my mind! Click the picture for the link!

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Wednesday Inspiration-Halloween Costumes for the Lil' Mites

Yummy Pie Baby Costume
No, this is not a baby blog, but I couldn't resist! Isn't he adorable?! I don't have any children of my own; however, I can still admire these little cuties and hopefully inspire some mothers out there to take a sweet approach to Halloween instead of a spooky one. Today's inspiration comes from Not The Kitchen Sink's Etsy Shop! Have you decide what you or your little one is going out as for Halloween?

Cookie Teen or Adult Costume
Pumpkin Baby or Toddler Costume
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Baby or Toddler Costume
Twin Set-  Peas and Carrots Baby or Toddler Costumes
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Blog Award: 7 Things & Tell Me About yourself


I received my first blog award from Melissa! I am so excited that I finally have the time to write this post! When I read the comment, I couldn't believe that she choose me for the reward! I was literally jumping for joy!
Here are the rules for the newest award!
1. Say "thank you" with a linking post
2. Write 7 things about yourself
3. Give the award to 15 other blogs
4. Inform them about it!

Well here are 7 things that you might not know about me!
1. I am left handed
2. I am African American (most people think that I am bi-racial)
3. I have a birthday mark of the United States on my leg (continental) and I was born on the 4th of July (I guess I was destined to be American!)
4. Have two younger twin brothers
5. I am basically fluent in Spanish (I can read anything in Spanish, listen to mostly anything, and I am becoming more confident in speaking it!)
6. I have a wacky number system that runs my life. I add every number I see, including time, radio stations, birthdays, cell phone numbers, dates, and I reduce it to one single number, and I then decide whether or not it is a good number. For example, 841=4 because 8+4+1=13 and 1+3=4. 4 (especially when it is 13) is the best number, along with 7 and 9. 5 is the absolute worst number.
7. I wish that I could be a good singer. I can write songs; however, I only can perform them in the shower.

Well that was fun! Now it's time to pass the award to 15 amazing bloggers!
1. Katrina
2. Sasha
3. Abby
4.Shannon
5.Katia
6.Katie
7.Liz
8.Romi
9.Brittany Leigh
10. Claire
11.Chloe
12.Jamie
13.Amber
14.Shelby
15. Lillie

Go check these lovely ladies out! Thank you again, Melissa for this award!
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Monday, October 3, 2011

The First week of The Small World Project/Moped Hijacking



Hello Everyone! Today marks the first day of The Small World Project! I cannot explain how excited I am for this week! The first person that my letter is going to is Sasha! I wish that I could tell you guys everything that I put in her package; however, I want it to be a surprise! Therefore, at the end of the week, I will have a post saying what I received, as well as a post saying what I sent out. In order to make following this project a little easier, I made a little button for that will be on the side bar of my blog that will link you to every post from The Small World Project. Thanks for everyone who has supported this project! Let the letter swapping begin! 




*****Bonus Post: I hijacked a Moped



Like the bike? Well, it's not mine! I actually have no idea whose it is! I convinced my friend, Beatriz to take a picture of me hijacking this moped. Even though I was only on it for a maximum of 7 seconds, the thrill of being deviant felt amazing! Though, I would have no idea how to drive one, the idea of owning one is pretty cool. Maybe one day! The day of this picture was one crazy day of pictures! I'll post more of my photo shoot later this week!
What's the most deviant thing you've done this month? C'mon, share!
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