Lessons Learned: Don't Judge a Chore by It's Name

So far I've learned at least one thing int 2011.
Being neat isn't all that bad.

Sometimes cleaning means trying on {and organizing} things I forgot about.

Sweet Sixteen

What advice would you give your sixteen year old self? *idea stolen from a fashion forum I belong to

Look of the Day: Lessons Learned

I am a HUGE musical fan, The Sound of Music being my all time favorite musical. When my sister and I were younger we would watch the movie every morning during the summer. About 5 times this week Recently, I have been watching the movie again. While watching Julie Andrews rock it out I realized that I had learned quite a few life lessons from Fraulein Maria. The number one lesson learned was never to answer to a whistle! But that was not the only lesson learned, I also learned the following...

Singing (or blogging) about your favorite things CAN change your mood!
Do-Re-Mi are the correct notes to sing, regardless of what my tone deaf ear hears.
Farmers markets are a must!
Auf Wiedersehen means goodbye in German.
Never look at something as it is, but rather look at it's potential of what it can be. Very important in DIY crafts!
And my Sunday look of the day.
H&M tunic, Nightcap leggings with attached skirt, Ash foldover boots and once again my "Lanvin" necklace!

Lanvin DIY instructions:
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String beads and pearls in a random fashion.
Once necklace is threaded to the desired length, pin lace over necklace. (refer to pic)
Stitch lace as close as possible to the beads, pinch the lace over beads to help. (refer to pic)
Leave 2 inches of lace on each side of the ends of necklace.
When necklace is covered with lace, stitch the 2 inch lace ends to ribbon ends.
Once stitched, knot to secure and secure necklace at the back of the neck with a pretty bow.


--I finally responded to everyone's creation posts in the giveaway thread! Thanks again for entering!! I loved all the creation responses!!