Blogger Map

So, I am having a ton of fun looking at others' blogs to get ideas for my own blog and to link up with some pretty neat people.  During my blog-search (blog research), I ran into this Blogger Map.  It is a really interesting concept: (from the blog) "Join your other favorite bloggers on this map! As you plan travels, or want to arrange local meetups, you'll know who to contact. You might meet some new local faces and be able to reconnect with old when you find yourself away from home." So, check it out!!

Latte Love Blog - Blog Directory Map

I'm Back: New and with a Thank You!!

I have definitely been out of the blogging loop for several months.  I keep saying that I will blog more often, post more, etc.  Well, I decided that I am going to do just that (again!)... 

With that said, I decided to change the purpose of my blog just a bit.  I am a mom to one, a makeup lover/hoarder, a DIYer, a dog person (2 yellow labs, of course), among much more.  So, I am going to blog about a little bit of everything now. 

Also, I am addicted to Pinterest.  So, I plan to post entries of "What I finished on Pinterest".  I hope you like that series.  I think I will be doing that once a week.  Completing the things I pin on Pinterest is so fun!  It makes me feel accomplished (at least for that week)...

Last, I want to say a HUGE thank you to Tiffany over at Blabbering Thoughts for including me in a Beauty Box exchange.  I am sad to say that I thought there was something "strange" going on; but, you have to understand that this was my first swap and I read so many negative happenings about other swaps.  I guess I should have not volunteered to swap if I felt that way.  But, in hindsight, I am glad I did because I received  a MAGNIFICENT "End of Summer" box from Nicole over at Nicole's Revolution.  Nicole, thank you so much for sending me such a wonderful and fun box of beauty stuff!!  I love all of them!!

Look at these pictures:

Here are the items that were in this amazing box...
*a purple, cheetah print nail file
*a deluxe sample of Benefit's High Beam (I have ALWAYS wanted to try this!!) :)
*a deluxe sample of Benefit's Stay Don't Stray
*Sephora Nail Polish in Drama Velvet Pearl (a gorgeous orange color)
*Sephora Crystal Gloss in Golden Embrace
*a Freeman Goji Berry Facial Hydration Mask
*AND, a Tokidoki Vegas Arte Palette that has 4 eyeshadows and 1 blush!!!!!!!!!!!  WOW!!!!!!!!

Okay!  Isn't this a fabulous gift?  Again, I am so sorry that I thought this swap was some kind of ruse.  I feel so guilty...  But, I hope I have redeemed myself through this entry and to the gal I sent my swap box to, Marissa.  Go to Blabbering Thoughts to see the boxes that the other participants received. :)

Again, Marissa and Tiffany, thank you for your patience and understanding...

-Kim

Maroon Duct Tape Rose

Here is a smaller, maroon duct tape rose pen I made for part of a silent auction basket.  I am starting to make notecards now, too.  I'll be posting some new ones in a bit...

$6.00

NEW: Hand Painted Soccer Themed Picture Frame

This is a rectangle, wooden picture frame hand painted in black with accents of black & white ribbon and a black and white soccer ball.  Picture frame can accommodate a 4X6 picture. 

$5.00

NEW: Bling! Pacifier

Here is a special order Paci that I hand placed the rhinestones on.  The pictures do not do it justice...
$8.00

NEW: Blue Onesie with Flag Motif

My son looked so cute in this picture that I had to add it...

This is a Blue Tie Dyed Onesie with Red and Blue Flag.  Can be either long sleeved or short sleeved.
$12.00

Duct Tape Floral Arrangement

Here is an unusual pot of flowers that I made on special request for a dental office.  They love it, and I hope you do, too!! 

Each pen is $6.00.  The whole set of 12 pens and the pot comes to $70.00.  Blue or black ink; a wide variety of duct tape colors...