Just Friday Faves

Happy Friday all! 

OK, I had the most wonderful birthday yesterday, and, because it was my birthday,  I indulged in things I otherwise wouldn't, like ice cream,  my first fave of the week is just that...........ice cream.

Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream that is, the best kind of ice cream.  But my new fave flavor?

Peanut Butter Cup Perfection rocks!

Now, when I broke the laptop a while back, it looked pretty hopeless that we'd ever be able to recover anything that was on it - no power source, no info, right?  Wrong, enter
this 3" x 6" piece of pure techie genius..........

the Rocketfish hardrive enclosure kit.  Once I got over the fear of unscrewing and unplugging  things from the laptop, all was well.  I removed the hard drive from it  and then simply installed the laptop hard drive into this little red case, screwed it back together, and powered it up via USB in my desktop computer.  Voila!  Hello laptop recovery!  LOVE IT!!!

The next two faves go to scrappy goodness.............


This Stampin Up Stamp set.........

I've started a project with these that I hope to finish over the weekend or early next week.

Then come the Cosmo Joyride goodies............papers, chipboard, buttons and more.!  Can't wait to play with them!

And lastly, this sign that I snapped a photo of yesterday.

I haven't won the car yet, but I sure had some excellent luck at the 5 cent slot machine!

Enjoy your weekend!!

Just Happy

birthday to me today.......

We're heading out for a little of this.....

(photo by Twin River)

And then a taste of Italian. 

Have a great day!

Just View

Its another beautiful spring day here in Rhode Island, and I'm off to do a little condo shopping and then lunch with a friend.   Looks like we've got to enjoy the sun now - the forecast calls for rain tomorrow through Sunday.

Anyway, jumping on really quick to post a layout from last week.  Yeah........I've got Miami on my mind lately..............

Have a great day!

Just Like Spring

Oh!  It was just like a spring day today, like 60 degrees!!  It was glorious.   It was my mother's birthday, so I spent the day with her, poking through a few stores and then out to lunch and more stores.  I'm so blessed to still have my mother.........Happy Birthday Rose!!

I spotted this while we were in Border's, so picked it up for the next read.   The cover photo caught my eye.........  

The story sounds pretty good too,.......well, good if you like psychological thrillers.

In scrappy things, RAH's  blog had a sketch last week - its a cool sketch - don't miss it! 

Here's my take on it. 

I wanted to add some real dimension so I grabbed some Bazzill chips out of my stash and then stitched fabric to some and adhered paper to others.   I tucked some hemp inbetween the squares too.   

And now, I'm off to create a project for book club on Wednesday.

Have a great night!

Just Friday Favorites

Its Friday!  Man, how the week just flies by.........already time for favorites.  And here they are!

First, know that I love soup, could eat it every day,  all day.  I can't resist it at a restaurant,  or from room service  and love to have it with a salad at lunch. Earlier this week, I discovered this in the frozen food aisle.  Its delicious, this vegetable one, and the mushroom barley one too - odd to put a bag of frozen soup in boiling water, but it works!

Next, who can resist these kind of mail days,

And in the box? 

Yay Anthology!  Yay Studio Calico!!!

In television, again on the list,

After 100 episodes, how could they pull this from us?  It will always, always be one of my faves and I'm going to miss it.

March is a big birthday month in this family, so I've got favorite cakes on my mind.......

And last, but not least, its Oscar weekend and, given my love for all things retro, photography and the movies............. this

Just Shoes

So, I've been missing my work lately and have been dabbling with going back.  Its been about five years since I've paralegaled  or even worked full time for that matter, so its a little frightening , but after a great interview on Friday  (the knee brace blends in well with black stockings........), I'm thinking I can eventually get that long lost professional confidence back.

More importantly,  I'm loving having a reason to buy new shoes!!  

First up, these BOCs - like walking on a cloud.  Love, love, love them.

And next, a cute Vaneli sling back, which I haven't worn yet, but they look great in my closet!

I did end up declining a second interview at the firm I went to on Friday - corporate litigation and I'm a med mal girl - but I've got a few other opportunities in the works, so we shall see........

Anyway, in the scrappy stuff, I went back to my mini book for a little bit yesterday,

Today, its snowing/raining/icing, so, I'm staying inside and going to play with Studio Calico's weekly sketch.

And, here is that RAH surprise I mentioned.  Great sketch, isn't it?  My take will be fully revealed on the blog tomorrow with the rest of my projects, and then, throughout the month, the rest of the  design teams' takes and projects will be revealed. 

Oh, did you see American Idol last night?  I'm lovin Casey James and Lee Dewyze.  You?

Enjoy your Wednesday all!