Dresses....for mucho less!

I know that I recently posted about some of my Goodwill finds.  But hey, I just HAD to show you more...

Here's a dress I picked up at Goodwill last week, it's from Phoebe Couture.  Waaaaay cheaper than Neiman Marcus or Saks Fifth Avenue, eh?  At first sight I thought this was a vintage piece, then upon inspecting the tag realized it was new!  Also, the size had been cut out, which made me feel even better - is it a 6, 8, 10, 12?  I'll go with the 6.  *winks*

Now, to lose 5 lbs. (or more!) so things aren't so shapely in the rear.  I can do that in a month, right?  A friend's rehearsal dinner is coming in a few weeks.


No cleavage from this scoop neck, marvelous! 
Dress doesn't drape well on the hanger, much better on!



Their tags are so pretty.

 

Great beading - well secured.



Matching detail around the hem and sleeves.


My mom and I went garage saling the other weekend and found this dress for my daughter!

Yes, it's a Strasburg.  Any guesses as to the price?  *drum roll*  $7.50!  Yes, seven dollars and fifty cents.  It needs a bit of hemming but other than that it should fit wonderfully for the wedding next month.  I've always loved the Strasburg dresses, and we all know how pricey that can be.  I can afford $7.50 with a huge smile on my face.  Thanks, Lord for a super find!

And there you have it!  From my research, I would estimate the new purchase value of the dresses combined to be in the $300 range.  Wow. 

I spent - $9.99 + tax and $7.50 - BOTH dresses for under $20!  Now, I'd say that's a bargain AND a gift from Above!

39 Years of Marriage AND Free Lettuce Wraps

That's right folks, 39 years of marriage!  No, not me!  My parents.  Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad.  Here's a sneak peek of part of your anniversary gift - it's from a local art gallery.  Simple framed cross-stitch.

And then...drum roll please...free lettuce wraps from P.F. Chang's!  They are celebrating an anniversary too - 18 years for them. 

Simply go to their Facebook page, "like" them and then click on the link to the left called "Free Lettuce Wraps."  Then you have to scroll down the picture, click something like "get my wraps," enter your email address and print off your free coupon!  Granted, you must purchase a drink or other food to get this freebie, but hey!

And for all the gluten free folk out there - P.F. Chang's Gluten Free Lettuce Wraps are super yummy!  And if you're not careful, you'll be doing like my little girl did last time we ate them - wearing a lettuce leaf for a hat!

Great things...great things...

"Expect great things from God.  Attempt great things for God."

Here's the proof!

He loves me.  See?  It's written on the wall!  He loves me. 

My DH painted our giant master room very nearly all by himself and stopped long enough, in the midst of this massive chore, to express his feelings for ME!

Right now all we have is furniture and one picture hanging.  But my goal is to tackle decorating our room s-o-o-n.  Why is it that the rest of the house gets TLC, but the master bedroom straggles along for years?  It becomes a laundry dumping ground or, quick someone is coming over in 30 minutes dump everything in Mommy's room!  *sigh*  Some relaxing get away, no EnGedi here!  But, that will change.

Already my wonderful man has painted the room, showing his love for me.  See, it's a start - on a trek towards our own oasis!

Sweet Summertime

Memories for our little family so far this summer...

Strawberry picking!  This year grandma and grandpa were in town during picking season,
and my little one is crazy-in-love with strawberries. 
She ate more than went in the bucket, for sure.

Her first introduction to real, jammin' - pickin' music! 
All she could do was "dance" and say "More, more!"



First VBS!  What a BLAST my little tyke had.  She made all sorts of cute things, and STILL carries them around the house.  Like this streamer star.  I have never seen her so energized or excited.



Our summer is very hot, but other than that, it is going so well!  We are grateful for the Lord's blessings.  Have you done any fun things with your family this summer?

I MADE IT! My first feature!

Thank you StephanieLynn!  You totally made my day.  Thanks for the encouragement to keep on blogging! 

http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2011/07/more-party-planning-ideas-featured-real.html

Writing on the Wall

Can you see it?  There, on the wall.  A squiggly black line.  Uh huh - it's a first in our house.  My usually obedient, laid back, never messy little one wrote on our wall!  She was caught in the act and didn't get very far, but it has started!  Now she knows - crayons write on things other than paper.

Happy 4th of July!  May God continue to Bless America.  "...Land that I love..."

Most Recent Goodwill Finds

Here are a couple of the bargains I've swiped at Goodwill in the past month.

A NEW Vera Bradley hanging bag.  And yes, you're seeing that right, it was $1.99!

Then, there was this cute curtain panel, or was it a shower curtain?  I was in a rush and didn't have time to find out for sure but what the tag said sold me Ballard Designs - oh, and it was $3.99.  *smiles*  (It's a shower curtain, btw.  Supposed to be at least, we'll see what I do with it!)

THEN, there was this super bright, super cute Queen sized duvet cover.  Priced at $3.99 I couldn't pass it up once I saw the Pottery Barn Teen label. 

Goodwill is an amazing place to shop - if you have the time, and go can often!  While browsing through the purses a couple of visits ago, and lady stopped me, "I just have to tell you this!  I bought 2 purses at the other Goodwill in town last week.  When I got home, there were 2 rings inside a pocket.  I took them to a jeweler and they are real diamond rings!  I just LOOoooVE Goodwill now."

Have YOU ever found something valuable at Goodwill or some other thrift shop?