Another Headboard

I had foam left over from making my own headboard. Awhile back I told my sister Danielle she could have it if she wanted a headboard of her own. We finally got together and made her one.

My mom came to the rescue with a thimble...the only thing I forgot...and non-cotton thread. Don't use cotton thread for your buttons, it's not strong enough.

I didn't do a step-by-step this time - if you want that you can check out the old blog.

I taught her how to use my staple gun. My heart swells with pride.

We did a different design with the buttons and I think it looks better than mine. I might be a little jealous.
Her dog Rosco Biggs has to be near her. Who wouldn't want to be...isn't she gorgeous?

Shoes

I've developed a love for shoes. I didn't always like shoes. I'm pretty sure I made it through my undergrad in the same pair of Vans... Things changed when I graduated and got my first "real" job. It's a running joke that in order to be hired into my department, you have to be attractive. I work with very beautiful ladies, and they know how to shop!

Here are some of my favorite shoes...and the ones that get me the most compliments.

Normally I am not a fan of toe cleavage, but I couldn't resist these.

I call these my Deni shoes. They are not anything I would have looked at twice in the box, but she tried them on first and they are FABULOUS. Lucky for me they didn't fit her well, so I snagged them. She reminds me of my sister Kristi. Kristi will go shopping and notice people following her, picking up things she picks up. I have to shop with people who have good taste and a good eye, because I don't seem to see the full potential. The last time I wore these shoes I got three compliments in one day.

These are getting old and a little scuffed, but they are sooo comfy.

Ditto with these shoes. I like to wear these with an all black outfit .

The heel on these is perfect for my too-long pants. I am too cheap to get them hemmed.

I really love shoes that can go with skirts or jeans.

I had to throw these in here. My Zumba shoes. Light and airy and perfect for dancing.

And all of these shoes were either already a bargain or on clearance!

Surprise Present

One of my good friends at work is named Deni. Denisa (Den-ees-uh) is her real name, but to those who love her, Deni or Den-Den. She has the sweetest personality. She irritates me because she thinks she's selfish. I asked her to give me an example and she couldn't think of one. But that did not convince her.

She's also freaking gorgeous. I don't know why, but I'm noticing the people I choose to surround myself with are usually very attractive.

I think I'm shallow.

But this is a story about Deni (pictured here with hubby Sean).

See I told you she was gorgeous

She was going to be off work for a couple days, a Friday and a Monday. I asked her what in the world I was supposed to do without her, and gave her a bit of a hard time about it (teasingly).

Friday morning, I found this on my desk.

Those are Joseph's dirty fingernails holding the paper down, not mine. And now that I've noticed them, he is going to go clean them right now.

How freaking cute is that. It made my day.