A Few Fun Finds

Am I the only one who cries uncontrobally every time they say "MOVE THAT BUS!!"?? I didn't think so. Well it's time for Miss Blue Bonnet to get her own makeover! {Minus Ty Pennington} First in the kitch, then in the bathroom.  I wanted to include some "before" pics so y'all can follow a long and really see the transformation! Don't you love the professional iPhone pics & the process of moving?! :) The lovely miracle lady came last Friday to take measurements and show us her vision. And it is FAB.  If you can see in the pic, there is a bunch of space behind the "bar" where a metal storage rack lies its legs.  It's such a biiiiig waste of space-- not enough room to put a table & only enough to fit 2 barstools & the metal thang.  She wants to knock that down and extend the cabinets on the right alllllll the way to the window.  In there, will be a sectioned "bar" area with our wine cooler, glass storage, and...

Make this & it will be a huge hit. Guaranteed. I did a few thangs wrong (which I will share) and it was still delish.  Brett loved it....I loved it....our pups were jealous.  Oh, and our house smelled rillll good. ALSO, please excuse my novice recipe posting skillz!  Some things that bug me about other blogs is that the recipe is super hard to follow & there are questions left unanswered. So, I'll try to make it as easy as possible. Get some bread.  French roll style bread. Or a baguette.  I seriously googled french roll to see what it looks like so I didn't look confused and lost in Central Market. No shame here. Cut the loaf in half but NOT all the way so that it can still fold over. Spread butter on one half & mayo on the other. As much as you want. Put in a toaster oven until you see the butter start to melt. {n ote: we only had a big oven to work with so I put it in the broiler on 500 degrees.  this BURNT the bread immediately & ...

I'm taking a much needed break from unpacking (so.much.bubble.wrap) to announce a new part of this here bloggy blog.  I have to give all the credit to an awesome idea from my momma-in-law (love you, Cindy!).  Who, by the way, is a huge supporter, inspiration, and encouragement for my blog & my writing.  She suggested that I start writing all about my cooking adventures as a newlywed and a novice cook. Let me give you a little background on my skillz in the kitch.  NONE.  I am the person who cooked eggs in the microwave, messed up Kraft mac n cheese (who does that?), and had to google "how to preheat an oven." Not kidding. Over the past year, I've decided that I WILL LEARN TO FREAKING COOK.  If it's the last dang thing I do. I will learn. So, I've been trying new recipes.  Brett & I took a cooking class.  I discovered Pinterest.  I conquered Cindy's chicken parm & cheesy, chicken enchiladas (h-e-a-v-e-n).  Long story, shor...

REMEMBER THE ALAMOOOOOOOO. Basically that's my way of saying, I freaking love San Antonio.  Like LOVE. Like we can drive point 1 miles {as in .1} and be at the best enchilada/queso/margWITH-A-BEER-IN-IT places in town. And I'm talking under $30 for all this.  Dear El Tiempo, I love you {always}, but really?! Now down to 'bizniz.  We have a bungalow in Alamo Heights.  She is adorbs.  I love when ADT, Direct TV, and random gate people come to the house and say "CUTE HOUSE y'all got here ma'am".  Makes my day, for trill.  We currently have a bed, two folding chairs, some clothes, pots & pans, and last but not least, a TV which my hubby got me just so I could watch the Grammy's #truelove.  And as much as my heart yearns to have a design update/post for you, it's just not the right time.  Mainly because we have the kitchen/bath miracle lady coming here on Friday & I know nothing until she can measure/observe the space. What I do have...

Meet Ms. Blue Bonnet: We don't know each other very well yet.  And we've only met once.  But I just know we're going to be BFF's. You see, a lot has happened in the past month that I haven't really blogged about....until now.  The hubs & I have moved to San Antone.  The capital of margaritas and queso. I mean, could you even imagine anything more perfect for us?! We are here for two years then back to Houston after. And yes! We are still building our house.  But for now, I get to take all my ideas for W 26 (and some new ones, just wait!) and introduce them to Ms. Blue Bonnet.  She's going to love it. And all of YOU get to experience it step by step! She is a beaut.  And obviously American.  She also has a hidden red porch swing (IT'S SO HARD TO CONTAIN MY EXCITEMENT OVER THIS) that will soon have some yummy blue outdoor pillers.  Which ones shall we get?  Should we go with some chevron action..... Or shall we live like the...