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Pretty Things make me Happy!

So I promised to finish a DIY project this weekend and I delivered!! Yesterday while Antz and Liv were napping, I was working hard in the kitchen. We have *the worst paint job* cabinets that were embarrassingly full of unorganized dishes and food. It was a total mess. I bought some cabinet liner paper almost 6 months ago that I intended to use in the hallway linen cabinet. I wasn’t in love with the paper I bought so I never used it.

Our messy linen cabinet/liner dots paper

 

I want a bright turquoise and yellow print for the cabinet. As you can see the cabinet needs organizing and better storage. I have too many toiletries and hair products. So Antz was getting on my ass about when I was going to finish that project so I thought I would buy new paper *in a print I liked better*. While I was at Target with Aimee a few weeks ago, I saw some really pretty wrapping paper. I wanted liner paper because it’s thicker and has a sticky side but I figured, I could use wrapping paper and tape and…

“Make it work” as Tim Gun says.

It wasn’t difficult at all *after some serious scrubbing*, I just measured the cabinets, cut and taped…easy peasy!

 It helped that the paper was premium *it had some foil in it* quality because it was pliable which made it easy to fit into corners without tearing.

 The walls were disgusting! I used bleach spray and Kaboom to get the gunk out.

 Only we would have a photo of us in our cabinets *total Nerds!*

I wish I had prettier dishes and cups*sads*

The spice cabinets before…what slobs!!

 

I was starting a Santos *that’s Saints to you heathens* candle collection but the other ones are super scary *like Carrie* looking.

I threw out stuff we never used and by the time I was finished, the cabinets looked less crowded and gave me room for…
My new clearance score!

My Target canisters!! I really wanted them and I was annoyed I didn’t buy them last Thursday with Aimee *especially since they were on clearance* So Antz and I went to our Target *I knew Eagle Rock wouldn’t have them* Boo, I had to call like 6 Target’s to find them. We had to drive all the way to the East Pasadena store but I got them and they were even cheaper than the ones I saw at the Culver City store! SWEET. I was worried for a second they wouldn’t fit on the *oddly sized* shelf but I am so happy with how pretty it turned out. I can’t wait to do the linen cabinet and maybe even the laundry nook too!

This month is flying by so I had to revisit my Things to Do list and get started on more projects.
Things To Do *OCTOBER EDITION*

Start shopping for Liv’s Christmas presents *Started on an Amazon List*

Make Christmas card list *So far 30 cards*

Choose a Christmas card theme *Antz is thinking something at Disneyland, when we go on the 14th*

Send our knives to Cutco to be sharpened.

Make prints at CVS and finish Liv’s scrapbooks

Make photobooks for the Grandmas *score, they are buy one get one free at CVS*

Antz~Make Liv’s video montage *this is a big project*

Liz~Bake a pumpkin pie *switching to pumpkin cupcakes, I got a great recipe and I’m making them for Thanksgiving dinner {possibly at Antz Mom’s house}

 

Decorate our house for Halloween

Take Liv to *West Hollywood* pumpkin patch for photos and buy a white pumpkin *going to decorate them today!

I still have a ton of stuff to do…*it’s overwhelming* I just got a 10% coupon from Target to use before November 22nd but I wish I had it 3 weeks ago when I spent almost $200 on just household stuff!! Maybe I can finally get the bedding I’ve been drooling over?

I am so Happy Happy, yesterday I got the tickets for Yo Gabba Gabba Live! We have been listening to the Music is Awesome playlist day and night so we are super stoked to go.
Let’s get the SILLIES OUT!!!

Sometimes I surprise myself with radness

I have a sweater, it’s my favorite sweater. I bought it 2 years ago from the Gap. This sweater has seen better days. I wore it all the time and didn’t treat my sweater with care. Then sadly one day, my favorite sweater got a tear. Ok, I am not a poet but here’s my story…I no longer wore the sweater, except around the house. Antz kept saying that used to be such a nice sweater. Then when I was at our newborn infant class I saw someone with my exact sweater. It made me sad because I buy nice things and then I ruin them and complain how I have nothing to wear. So this morning I did the unthinkable. I repaired my sweater all-by-myself!

Please forgive my ratty hair, I was so excited, I forgot what a mess I looked!

I hand sewed the holes, I washed it in fancy detergent and I can now happily wear my sweater out of the house again. What is this new found domesticness? Have I settled nicely into the role of housewife & doting mother? I am the same girl who pulled all-nighters at clubs in Hollywood. I quit a job because I was hungover from a party I threw for my best friend. I would eat dinner from 7-11. I am so not used to being a grown up. 🙁

My Mommy is here now and we are meeting Antz for lunch at Sedthee…

Liv is 19 weeks today…!!!

 

Our favorite Thai restaurant
Antz was convinced Liv could sit in her own chair
Yum!!! Chicken satay.

 

So lunch was great, we got there just after the working folks crowd *so we basically had the place to ourselves*. I ordered seafood pad thai noodles for my Mommy but she really didn’t like it, she should have stuck with her usual, lamb chops. Antz and I stuffed our faces in 10 minutes and my Mom had barely started eating *we are super greedy!!*

Antz had to go back to work so we dropped him off and I tried to talk my Mom into going to Fair Oaks Pharmacy but she didn’t want any ice cream, maybe I’ll go with Aimee tomorrow. So when we got home she had to leave and Liv and I have been hanging out in the nursery ever since. She was extremely good today. I tried to pump a bottle for her lunch but sadly I only got a measly 1 1/2 ounce so I am back to drinking the Mother’s Tea. Antz wants me to make an appt with Gilli to get her advice so maybe I’ll go next Monday. I am sort of bummed because we’d planned to take Liv to trick or treat on the Boolevard in Atwater Village on the 29th but today Antz got an invitation to a Halloween party at his job on the same day.

I know his job will be more fun since all our friends will be there but I love hanging out in Atwater *I remember so many years of wishing we had a baby to take to all the Atwater events and now that I have Liv, we have missed out on so many activites*. Oh well, I guess there’s always next year and I suppose it would be better to go when we actually live there. I really dislike when it gets dark earlier but I’m happy for Halloween to get here because I’m super excited about my costume *it’s top secret*

Labor Day Weekend Wrap up

I can’t believe summer is officially over. 🙁 Antz is returning to work tomorrow after Olivia’s doc appt *she’s getting her second set of vaccinations*. Last night was Leslie’s Mythical Creatures party and I was too tired to post this morning. I think our costumes were super cute. I worked for hours putting together my mermaid tail.

Our fairy princess is mega cute! I was spazzing when I saw her in her adorable costume.


The cornbread was a hit, they were quite yummy. Leslie made this incredible cake for her friend Yvonne’s birthday, how sweet is the topper?? An Etsy find. The party was fun but we left early because we were exhausted. When we got home I put Liv to bed while wearing my wig and Antz made me a *Baby Jane* bow
This morning Antz told me that if we made it to the LA County Fair before 1pm, admission is only $1. 🙂  We called Antz Mom and she said she could come too *sweet!* We hurried and despite the bumper-to-bumper traffic we made it to Pomona by noon. We went to the fair back in 2000 with Aimee and her son, Holden but it really has changed since then. It was like being at Knotts Berry Farm, hundreds of canival games, food stalls and rides. I was excited to go to the petting zoo but once we found it, we decided it wasn’t sanitary for Liv to be that close to the animals *as cute as they were* We compromised by taking her to the farm exhibit and she was bewildered.

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

We really had a *carny* blast. I was in deep fried heaven. It was pretty hot so we left around 3:30. We dropped off Antz Mommy after she played with Liv for a few hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grandma loves to make Liv laugh. So that was our busy weekend in a nutshell. I have tons more pics but I am on the train to sleepyville. *OK,  I admit I’m going to watch Mad Men before I hit the pillow*

Friday is Errand day

I have been a good housewife today. I woke up bright and early and started *well actually finished* the laundry. I folded clothes and put them away *a task I find torturous*. Every Friday I go to the grocery store and run my weekly errands *because Friday is when the new weekly magazines come out*. I went to my #1 store, Target to look for a closet rod for Olivia’s clothes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These curtain rods were all they carried so I’ll have to go to Home Depot because I want a wood rod. I had to buy something for the baby so I got these hangers. Now that I have them, I am thinking of finding cuter ones. I also browsed the baby aisle and caught a glimse of my future life

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had to get this adorable sewing kit. I needed a measuring tape and white thread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This really makes me want a sewing machine. I found this guy on Amazon but it may be too much for a beginner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It has an embroidery feature that I would love to use to personalize all of Olivia’s sweaters. It’s supposed to rain this weekend and on Sunday I have a lunch date with Aimee so we may not paint. Maybe I can gather some helpers when we do decide to paint. I’m no longer in a hurry with painting the room because our tax refund hasn’t arrived and I most likely won’t be ordering furniture until late March. I gave Antz until the end of the month to try to find either a used or a better deal on the crib and dresser. He found the crib on craigslist for $490 but it was gone by the time we called. Lame! Last night was the delivery of Jim & Pam’s baby on The Office. It was awesome to see all the things that could go wrong *I will triple check for my ipod* and not be too know-it-all with the nurses. I was even more stoked when I saw the woman who shared a room with Pam had my Helen labor gown. My worst nightmare is if we have to share a room with another Mom because our hospital doesn’t allow any overnight guests if that happens. OMG! I would throw such a fit!!

Cravings…

So you may think I am referring to food cravings but I’m not. I’ve got nursery cravings! I was up late last night checking out babycenter forums and everyone in my June Birth club seems to already have most of their nursery furniture. Arrgh, I thought we were on schedule but I am ready to no longer see that office/storage room and see our daughter’s room. Now that I bought the curtains and the rug, I’ve got a taste of the shopping bug. I am craving this jewel from Anthropologie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I don’t know if it will fit the french door but I love it! This weekend is exciting because Antz is removing the popcorn which has been a huge obstacle in transforming my room. We also had good responses from last night Antz put our Ikea Klippan couch on craigslist for $60. I think it may be gone by tomorrow. Hmmm what shall I spend that $60 on? I found a great price for a Flip camcorder on Amazon for $154.99 *regular price is $199.99* so I am waiting until we get our tax refund to buy it.

Antz Mom came by to hem our too-long curtains. She has a sewing maching that pre-dates WWII but it works look a dream. I knew she was a talented seamstress but she completely blew me away. She hemmed the curtains better than Pottery Barn did. We used the orange thread leftover from my goldfish Halloween costume and it matched perfectly. I tried to learn as much as I could but I would need a ton of practice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It took her about an hour to hem both panels. I can’t wait to see them hanging in the room after we paint.

You know what’s bumming me out today, I haven’t spoken a single bonjour since New Years. I should be studying and on my way to having a conversation in French by June. I need a tutor so badly. I can’t think of a single French person who can teach me. Maybe I’ll start listening to my Learn French podcast every night.

Oh bon!