Dress up your Rhinestones

Hello all of you gorgeous  people.  

First I just have to say THANK YOU so much for all the well wishes on our Anniversary.  All of you are so wonderful.  WE  had a fabulous night with family, eating, laughing and reminiscing  about High School days.  I promise I am putting together a post of the outfit I picked and some fun, candid shots we snapped throughout the night.( Hopefully By tomorrow.) I know I said I was on a mini Vacation from blogging BUT~ I Missed  you terribly~  so I wanted to post just a quick, easy DIY Re-style of a necklace I had.

  This DIY is super easy and it changes the feel of the necklace from cold stones to warm and lovely. I first saw this on the

  Glamourai HERE . Love her Blog!

Do you wanna know how to get this cool color?

I just  marked  the stones with the Sharpie, skipping   some stones, so they look random.  If you mess up, no worries,  just use some finger nail polish to take it off.

This is half finished.

~this is it~

all  the way finished.

Super easy and a fun way to change up your sparkle.

Thank you for letting me sneak a DIY in while I am suppose to be Chillaxing.   But you know what? 

To me, DYI is relaxing.

See you soon!

Lots of <3 

Anne

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Highlights from the blog party

I met some more creative bloggers at the Wednesday Blog Party this week.  Below are a couple of pictures of projects you don't want to miss.

The Little Birdie Blog has a great tutorial on how to make this relaxing eye mask for Mother's Day.

I love this idea so much. 
Thank you to WobiSobi for a cute and easy DIY  project to try this weekend.

Make your own decorations for the engagement party! 
Here's some quick ideas from My Girlish Whims.

Remember we do our weekly linky parties on Wednesday for recipes, decoration ideas, hair/makeup tips, anything you can think of that might help a bride or newlywed.  And on Fridays we Friday Fun Day where you can show off your latest kids craft or home improvement project.  For either party, post as much as you want!  Don't forget to hit the "follow" button on our sidebar so you don't miss the party and all of the other creative projects the talented bloggers are sharing.

Thanks for the party!  Grab your glue gun, make something cute, and bring it to the party next Wednesday. Were you featured this week?  Grab a button below and show off.

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Get Kate's wedding dress for less than $200!

After having zero interest in the Royal Wedding, I got sucked into watching it this morning and was totally into the dress, the kiss, the music...  I love those long sleeves, in fact that whole dress was gorgeous.  But back to the sleeves, I think more people should consider it.  Everyone goes for the strapless, be different and think about lace sleeves, so pretty!  And even if you have the strapless, think about the sleeves on the shawl.  Here's what I found for my budget bride friends today, a version of Princess Kate's dress for less than $200.

Click here for the website that sells this dress.

Have an idea? Share it here by posting a comment below. Let's all help each other out.
Don't miss our blog party! Every Wednesday with the highlights showcased on Saturday.

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Where the Heck are They?

Good morning to all my lovely Friends, I have to confess a small secret.

I am in desperate, DESPERATE need of both of these.

That's  right people, a maid, a cook, and  in that order, and maybe throw in one of these for good behavior.  ~Make sure he is cute~
Please and Thank you.

 The reason I need these things so desperately is because I have 

this,

this,

 and this.

 Why do I have such a mess, moi, me, messy, is because I have been working so hard on all the new stuff I will be adding to my third child~, Wobisobi!

With all the things that have been requested of me lately~which don't get me wrong I absolutely love it, but it has put me ever so behind in my daily duties..   My poor family have been feeling just a tad neglected, and that includes the dog,  cat, and even Peter Pan the fish.  I am truly surprised they have survived, on their own, with no food and water.  No I am just kidding, I give them Water.

But anyway, Truth be told, I would like to go out for a lovely dinner with Mr. Wobisobi , and a few other close, dear, peeps  of mine, for our 20th wedding Anniversary, ~you heard me right, I said Two- Zero,~ and in order to do this, I need the above sent to me ASAP!!

Plus a personal assistant, a masseuse, and My Fairy Godmother. 

NO Wait!  not her

That's more like it.

Yes, this is a momentous occasion.  

You don't think I would forgo DIY just for a plain dinner date, do you?

Now my dears, I will give you a sneak peek at a few things I might wear tonight .

I know, I know, you are as excited as I am..

 we have the Green Goddess 

 the Magnificent Magenta 

or the ever so lovely Princess Blue.

Now granted, I could completely flake and go for this!

HERE

 I guess you will have to wait to find out.

My point is, I have to spend the day primping and lounging around being pampered, so I will have to forgo my Daily DIY, just for today. But I promise, I will be back on track starting bright and early Monday morning,

kicking off the week with My Restyle project # 18. 

I hope all of you have a wonderful Friday night. 

As for me

I need to start primping immediately,  because it will take me that long to look presentable.

Love to  you all <3

and thank you for your ever so wonderful support of my lack of DIY today.

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How to set the tables at your reception

I saw this on one of my favorite blogs and thought about all of you brides and newlyweds out there trying to put together your reception or first dinner party, and stay on budget. Click here and find out exactly how to make your dinner table look fabulous.

Have an idea? Share it here by posting a comment below. Let's all help each other out. Don't miss our blog party! Every Wednesday with the highlights showcased on Saturday.

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Rondelle Necklace

I am always searching for long, silver, fun, necklaces to wear.  I Had a few ideas for some and here is one..

If you want fun  statement jewelry,  all you need to do is head to your tool box for some washers, and a few more inexpensive things and you can make it.

Super Easy! 

Make your own, you can do it!

Tutorial

Things You Need.

 

Without the Bead at the bottom.

 Have a great Thursday Everyone!

<3

Anne

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Thank you!!

I have received a few awards from some of my dear Blog friends and I just want to say  

Thank you so very Much.

First to

Denise 

from *Dame* Design Studio 

 The most incredible seamstress I have ever seen.  She makes the most beautiful Dresses.

 Rebecca

From  the Awesome Style blog

oomph.

And  ever so sweet Renee

From Glow Academy

Thank you  so much  for thinking of me.

 I am going to  do a Picture post of 7 of my favorite things.

Coffee

Lipstick

Grace Kelly's Style

Marilyn Monroe's Comedic timing

Color

Cute Babies

Pasta

and this Hair cut.

 OK, so it is 8 things.

Thank you so much.. 

I wish I could Hug All of you!!

<3

Anne

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Wednesday Blog Party #4

It's the Wednesday Blog Party!

No rules really, grab a button if you'd like- buttons are at the bottom of our site- and make sure to visit at least a couple of other entries (remember, it's a party!) and you can post as many things as you want and if you would follow us, that would be fabulous and you'll never forget to come back for next week's party.

We are looking for anything you got!  Recipes, projects, crafts, decorations, accessories, remodel ideas, games, fashion, music ideas, photo tricks, dress bargains, jewelry, etc.  Bring us your creative ideas and show off your blog.  Highlights will be showcased this Saturday and for possible weekly features including Centerpiece Cents.  Don't forget to hit that Follow button!

Have an idea? Share it here by posting a comment below. Let's all help each other out.

Alright, get going!  I'm excited to see what you contribute. The party is open.

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