My Front Porch

I love to spray paint anything, and now there are so many colors and textures, you can update anything easily. For some time, I have wanted to replace my front porch light fixtures. They are a sort of golden color that looks old and dated.  Since I do like the design but not the color, I decided to spray paint them.

Here are the before pictures.  The fixtures are dull and disappear into the brick.  

My husband took the fixtures down for me. I simply cleaned the glass and fixtures and applied two coats of black Rustoleum spray paint.  The whole project took less than an hour, and they look brand new.  I like the black against the brick. The front door is next.  The big "G" is not working!

Europe Trip

My daughter recently took a trip to Europe and was able to visit Paris, Barcelona, and a few small towns along the way.  She had a wonderful time. She took over 500 pictures - I'm not exaggerating. Here are just couple of her pics. 

Eiffel Tower

YUM. . .Crepes

 

A French Dining Experience

This was not her first experience eating snails. We had them on a cruise and loved them.  On our cruise; however, the snails were not served in shells.  Instead, they were served in a cute tray with a lemony olive oil.   The shells are a nice little reminder that you are, in fact, eating snails. 

Barcelona, Spain

40 Random Things About Me

1.      I could gladly stay up ‘till 2:00 and sleep ‘til 12:00 the next morning.

2.      I love children but have only one child (my doctor says it’s because I’m a teacher).

3.      I eat a strict paleo diet 

4.       I like cleaning house and find it therapeutic

5.       My favorite flower is the daffodil.  I love flowers and try to keep fresh flowers in the house at all times

6.       When I was pregnant, I sang lullabies to my baby girl.

7.        I like to cook but hate when it becomes a chore

8.       I  don’t have a middle name

9.       I  love reading magazines like Victoria and Southern Lady

10.   Dixie Carter was my hero.

11.   My hair is most likely all gray since I’ve been coloring since I was 27.

12.   Emeralds are my favorite gem.

13.   I don’t like bugs and will wake my husband from a deep sleep to kill one. 

14.    I have only a few but dearly loved friends.

15.   I will spend good money for a good brie cheese.

16.    am typing this right now at 12:30 at night

17.   I believe your actions and behavior are your best sermon.

18.   I hate (hate is a strong word) dislike reality TV shows.

19.   I  love to organize anything

20.   Cooking shows relax me

21.   You will never see me in public in my pajamas

22.    I chew my gum in private

23.    I love a good foot rub

24.    I don’t drink or smoke (awwww... angel wings)

25.   Mango is my favorite fruit

26.   I will not wear flip flops to work but I have really cute feet.

27.   I believe teaching is a calling

28.   Scrabble is my favorite board game.

29.   My mother pierced my ears when I was 13.

30.   I love all music that is remotely poetic

      31.   Can easily tan but choose not to - lots of sun block here. 

32.   My birthdays make me a little sad. 

33.   I am thankful everyday but would rather skip Thanksgiving.

34.   Friday 13^th is my lucky day

35.   Am a little obsessive about my health

36.   I love reading blogs more than Facebook

37.   I have no problem saying “no” to my child and don’t understand why other parents struggle with this one.

38.   I have a cat and two dogs - I’m an equal opportunity pet owner.

39.   ASPCA commercials make me cry.

40.   I love the first cup of coffee in the morning.