I am the next American Idol!

Not really. I am just writing this while I watch American Idol...  Allison is really good! The girl who sang HEART!!! OMG-she is only 16.

Anywhoo- I tried to post earlier today, but I was SWAMPED at work. Sooooo, here I am. Not much to post about today (how many times can I say post in this...post? I am a loser.)

I have been keeping a little notebook with me at all times to jot down post (omg-stop) ideas. I have them all in the down and just need to get them organized.  This guy in AI right now is smokin hot...

I have been reading a lot about Twitter lately. What is it? Just a place to write your random thoughts for people to see? Dang-hot AI guy is married... I think it like your status updates on Facebook. I also think your goal is to have people "follow" you. Why would anyone want to see your random thoughts? This intrigues me. I might have to do some more research...

P.S. Paula-lay off the pills.

P.S.S. I think Simon and I would get along. Maybe we could be best friends...

More sneak peeks...

I have been working my little creative behind off!!! I can't wait to finally get some stuff in the shop! I am perfecting my photography skills this week and the goal is to have products listed by March 1st...soooooo....stay tuned!

I will give a little hint to some subject matter for the shop:

Flora

Fauna

Nautical

Yes, please...

All of these little pretties are from the ever wallet friendly Forever 21. Oh, yeah-also all under 10 bones. I kinda want to go thrifting/antiquing/estate sale-ing this weekend... I might even make a game out of it! I can take along an x amount of cash money and see what kinda good loot I can score on my budget! MAYBE I can even find some great old fashion "jerr-ry" like my loves pictured above! Anyone wanna come?

Sneak Peek

Just a little sample of what I have been working on for Katie Company, Inc.

You know you want one...

Introducing...

Katie Company, Inc.

Here she is in all of her finest. I spent last night coming up with a logo per-say and a "brand identity" for all of you marketing majors out there...

What do ya think?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

I am kinda fond of the little hopping marsupial/rat/mouse/kangaroo critter that is adorning the top of the shop. I even named him...Burrito, the Hopping Mouse Man. For those of you who know me-this is quite fitting.

Stay tuned for products soon to be for sale!

Blagh

I am having a blagh day. Weather is sucky and I am not feeling up to par. (Bunko got a little wild last night)

I promise some more fabulous posts later in the week.

Stay tuned for tomorrow... I will be sharing something I am working on for my Etsy shop...

Boo

I wish I could start today over. I forgot I had my allergy shot this morning and got to work thinking "I am forgetting something really important" and sure enough, checked my calendar and there it was. Plain as day. ALLERGY SHOT 8:00 am. Crap. Now I have to reschedule.

I woke up late-like usual- and rushed to get ready, resulting in a stoopid lookin' outfit. I look like a 3rd grader. I mean, I have cute clothes, but sometimes I put them together in a gross way. Ugh. I have every intention of waking up early everyday. My alarm clock is set for 5:30 every morning-except weekends-AND I even put it across my room so I have to GET OUT OF BED to turn in off. But what do I do? Snooze. For an hour. Damnit. Why?!!!!!! I am fully awake when it goes off, so why do I get back in bed? Well today, I was having a dream that they made my FAVORITE book series (Outlander) into a movie and I wanted to see where it left off. Yes, I can wake up and go back to sleep and pick up where the dream stopped. Jealous?

Oh yeah, I weighed this morning and I am up 0.6 lbs. Damn. The sad part? When I was eating Chick-fil-a last night and drinking a Dr. Pepper (real-not diet) I said, "I am going to be mad at myself tomorrow when I weigh in". UGH!!!!!

I guess I need to realize that I am in control of my choices. I make the choice to hit snooze every morning-resulting in stoopid outfits, gross breakfasts, and bad hair. I also make the choice to eat what I do. I could have very well walked past Chick-fil-a, gone home and had something CORE.

But really, who can pass up waffle fries?

Biggest Loser ROCKS

Just chilln' here on the couch watching The Biggest Loser. This is the most inspirational show EVER! I used to have my weigh-ins scheduled on Tuesdays so I could feel the success as the contestants do. Now I am weighing in on Thursdays. I weigh in at my house after I get out of the shower in the morning-naked as a jaybird-because I do not want 3 extra pounds of clothes messn' up my game. So far-down 6.8 from my highest weight!!!! Goal is to get down to the last 3.2 lbs by March 1st!!!! I will have to buckle down and really work but I think I can do it.

Hey, speaking of goals- lets see what I actually accomplished on my weekend to-do list...

1. Re-grout bathtub-DONE! How nice it is to take a bath in non-grossness.
2. Touch up paint in bathroom.
3. Hang new paper shade in den. ATTEMPTED-after being stores at Mom's house for oh, say-4 years, it was a little worse for wear. Could have been salvaged but got fed up with it and promptly threw away.
4. Hook up new printer and crank out prototypes for new Etsy shop-DONE! Perfect in every way...
5. Cook Roast.-DONE! Delish.
6. Vacuum, sweep, dust...-DONE! However when you live in an old house like me this will always be a re-occurring chore.
7. Contributing more to my inspiration notebook.-DONE! Added about 20 more pages...
8. Get more organized.-STARTED-in my craft room.
9. Clean out car. And trunk.

All in all it was a pretty productive weekend.

P.S.  I bought a new diffuser tonight at Ulta. Maybe it will help me tame my wild, crazy hair.

P.S.S. I am wearing a really cute outfit tomorrow that incorporates my work and I am really excited!!!

TGIF

Thank goodness it is Friday! The weather this weekend here in Bama is supposed to be B. E. UTIFUL! Perfect for lots of little jobs I would like to get done around the house. Here is a list of things I am looking forward to completing this weekend.

1. Re-grout the bathtub.
2. Touch up paint in the bathroom.
3. Hanging my new paper shade in the living room.
4. Hook up my new printer and crank out some prototypes for my Etsy shop.
5. Cook a roast.
6. Vacuum, dust, sweep...
7. Contributing more to my inspiration notebook.
8. A little more organizing.
9. Clean out my car. And trunk.

Oh, and I think I need this set of tools. What girl doesn't LOVE pink tools! Maybe they can be a Valentines Day present from someone special...

Yes, Please.

I really, really, really, really want this dress. Perfect to throw on in the spring. Now, if I can walk the fine line of waiting for it to go on sale and yet not waiting too long for it to sell out of my size... True talent I tell you. Thank you Gap for always making my heart flutter with your simple, classic clothes.

Dear Golden

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate with a pair of shoes like these! These would be mine if only my foot was a little bigger. But for the price (only 31 buck-a-roos!), I might just have to order them anyway.

Mom sent me a link to my new favorite Etsy store, Dear Golden. It is filled with fun vintage finds and if any one know me, this store SCREAMS Katie. It is so my style that I think the owner and I are lost souls. I mean even her favorite color is gray!

Speaking of Etsy, keep your eyes peeled for something opening soon by yours truly...

Photo Credit: Dear Golden

Six More Weeks...

Of Winter.

Yup, Phil saw his shadow this morning meaning we have to endure six more cold weeks of winter. Normally I would be upset BUT I came home for lunch today to find these little babies waiting on me...

This is not my house - I do not own a wooden rocking horse, although it would be fun...

And THESE should be coming in any day now... I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!