PROJECT UPDATE

PROJECT UPDATE

Well yall it was a photo finish and I am NOT kidding.

The patron party started at 6:00 on Saturday night and at 4:30 the blue "port o potty" was still in the front yard.  

Living on the edge......

Larry the incredible artist was still at work on these reclaimed doors...

Which I might add were installed a few hours before.  Behind this will be a little something called a "coffee Bar".....but not just your ordinary "Mr. Coffee".  No this thing will not only dispense that lovely java but will probably wash and shine your car.....

Check out the fridge doors.....wood made to look like zinc.....

Larry was "stupid good".....I mean Michael threatened me if I even hinted at giving out his info:)  He was also my savior a couple of times when I started to have a melt down.....these were stressful times people.

This little beauty by Arteriors got hung.....

 Picked up some beautiful pillows that Sudi made.

 This Visual Comfort light fixture was hung in the foyer.

Gorgeous copper gas lanterns all over the place.....

Schumacher Wallpaper in one of the powder baths....including this great Zoffany paper on the ceiling.

Love these Currey and Co. sconces used in the kitchen.

Come to mama you little gem.....Visual Comfort.

These pretty lights were maybe my favorite.....

Also Visual Comfort.

Dont they look like flowers?

Visual Comfort in the bedroom.....

VC in the working pantry.

Two of these VC monsters over the dining room table for some added "bling".

So many details......

I will post some finished shots soon I promise :)

It was an incredibly busy week with 12 hour days but I was glad to have something else to focus on besides my loss:(

I hope your week is going well....It sure felt good to just relax a little yesterday!

Shaboomska

PROJECT UPDATE

No Spending January Update!

No Spending January Update!

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Im nearing the halfway mark for the month of January and still going strong.  So how am I doing?  I didnt spend one penny until January 10th!  Then, I did have to fill my gas tank (at $1.59 per gallon, it wasnt too expensive!  I was able to take advantage of a gas points saving program from my local grocery store.  I earned $.60 off per gallon!) and had to buy lunch out.  I was on a day trip to see my daughter play hockey.  I needed something to eat between her games.  I bought from the lunch specials menu to save money and took the leftovers home for dinner.  That set me back $12.66 for the two meals.  Not bad.  Not great, though.  How am I living without spending?  Heres a short list list of tips -

1 - Ive been eating what I have on hand.  Whenever I think about going out to shop for groceries, I look at my pantry and freezer and eat what I already have.  It might not be what Im in the mood for but its a lot better than spending money!

2 - I reheated yesterdays coffee.  A few days last week, I didnt finish my pot of coffee.  Instead of dumping it, I reheated it the next morning.

3 - I used Walmart gift cards to buy a few things I needed to complete meals - fresh bread and fruit and veggies.  I earned them from websites and use them to get free groceries.  I explained how I earn them in my last post.  Ive even put in a little more effort to increase my earnings!

4 - I brought my lunch to work every day last week.  This is an easy one for me because I dont want to run around during my 30 minute lunch break.  I sit at my desk and relax.  Or run Swagbucks on my phone.  Ive already earned a $25 Walmart git card and $25 Paypal from Swagbucks this month!  

5 - I earned $3.50 from Ibotta on groceries I purchased from Walmart (with gift cards - nothing out of pocket!).  Ibotta is a great website/app that pays rebates on groceries - and not just prepackaged food.  I save on bananas, milk, OJ and lots of other fresh food!  It really helps keep money in my pocket.  And if you sign up through my referral link, you can earn $10 after you redeem your first rebate!

So, those are some of the strategies Im using to save more.  And so far, its working!  Hopefully, it will help you too!

No Spending January Update!