Bizzy

So much to talk about! It's been a whirlwind of a summer.

We could talk about our trip to Puerto Rico



or how Lovey and I have become boaters



or how me flying to Puerto Rico wasn't as bad as when I put Lovey on one of these to fly to Tennessee.


(plane shown actual size. plane is 2 years older than me!)

We could even talk about how a baby being held by a guy with a handful of french fries sneezed on me yesterday (and that wasn't the worst part of my day).

I'd much rather talk about how I, singlehandedly, gave Hancock Fabrics the best anniversary sale they have ever had. $3 remnant tables. 54% off of home decor fabric!

It started with these $3 per yard remnants:



and this one:



which go so well with the TV room fabrics I already had:



A trip to Ross scored this rug for only $29!



This Robert Allen Geo was a 54% off/yard buy:



And here is how the living room all came together.


Twirly pillow +


Geo pillow =


Pretty!


The curtains in the Khanjali fabric that started it all.



The reupholstered slipper chair that I've had for at least 15 years.



The room all pulled together.







It looks exactly how I wanted it to. A few more tweaks including a new ceiling fixture are needed, but that deal hasn't been found yet.

Pullo would like everyone to know he helped.

Naturally....

Deep Breath In, Deep Breath Out

Flights booked.

Hotel reservations made.

Dog-sitter confirmed.

Anti-anxiety pills clasped firmly in my hands.

Let the mad packing begin!

Actual Conversation That Actually Happened Because I Couldn't Make This Up

Co-worker Type Person: Have you guys moved into your house yet?

Me: No, it's going to be a while.

Co-worker Type Person: You guys have a contract, don't you?

Me: Yeah. We have the land. We're just saving and figuring out what we want.

Co-worker Type Person: But I saw a picture Lovey* posted of a big house on Facebook.

Me (confused): Lovey did?

Co-worker Type Person: Yeah, a really big house.

Me: (more confused): When did he do that? Are you sure?

Co-worker Type Person: Yeah, it's his profile picture.

Me: (finally understanding): That's Drayton Hall.



Although...... that would solve my "issues" with SCShmee&G.

*No, my co-workers don't call the husband Lovey. But they do for the purpose of this blog. :)

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46% Humidity

After a week of 100+ days and rain every afternoon, today is a perfect 86 degrees with low humidity.

The only thing that could make this Saturday more perfect would be to find out that gelato is non-fattening.

Take a look at one of the two cutest boys in the world:



Oh! I just want to squeeze him! This is Lovey's boy. Duffy follows him everywhere. If Lovey is in town for the week, forget it. I'm basically non-existent to the Duff-monster.

And here is the other:



The big scaredy one. He's mine. Lucky me. I think he thinks he's protecting me. Unless there is rain and/or thunder, then I protect him.

I'm kind of out-numbered since Mizz B is gone. A house full of boys, yeesh.

Lovey and I were talking the other day about when, in the future, we would get another dog.

Lovey: I was thinking if we got another male Briard, we could name him "Neo".

Me: I was thinking "Optimus".

This is what happen when dorks marry.

It's Come to This

First, I would like to thank the 80-year-old woman who took her legs back after four long, agonizing days. Can't say that I appreciate the bish who gave me the crampy stomach for three days after. Anyway, bygones.

I've been good. I've stayed out of stores. Everytime I look at something, I say to myself "would you rather have this or would you rather have a new house". The house wins every time.

My J. Crew card is not only paid off, it's peacefully sleeping in a desk drawer at the McManse. I haven't even so much as looked at the website in over four months. Last week when my in-laws were in town we went to Tanger. And that's where I saw it:

"Coming Soon. J. Crew Outlet".

What? They promised! They promised they would never put one here! Deep breath. My greatest test awaits.