Wednesday, February 25, 2009

My New Eyeballs!


I just picked these babies up at the eye doctor's office, and so far, I am LOVING them!!

I've been a faithful contact wearer for over 15 years, and I now have a whole new outlook on glasses.  They are low-maintenance, they are comfy, and best of all... I CAN SEE!!!


(Goodbye tax refund... See you next year!)

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Mirror, Mirror, on the...

Umm... floor.... for now.

This afternoon, I had to go to the hospital to have a test done.  Steve had a couple errands to run as well, so he took me to lunch, and then to the hospital.    (Such a good guy he is!)

On our way out of my apartment complex, we drove by the dumpster because I had a bag of trash that needed thrown out.  Whenever I go to the dumpster, I have a habit of checking out any "oversized" items that have been thrown out.  I've seen everything from furniture to appliances sitting out there, so it's always interesting to see what others have decided to pitch.
 
When we pulled up to the dumpster, I saw this giant mirror sitting out in the grass.  I mentioned the mirror to Steve, but figured it was most likely broken/damaged if someone was throwing it out.  I almost didn't even get out to look at it.  But, Steve said, "I'll throw the trash away... You go check out the mirror."  So I did.

As it turns out, it's a really pretty (and super HEAVY) mirror, that apparently used to be attached to a dresser or vanity as it had some pretty hefty brackets on the to the back of it. It was a little dirty, but in decent shape, so Steve and I picked it up and put it in the back of his car.  

When we got back to my place this afternoon, Steve helped me carry the mirror in so I could get it cleaned up.  He took the brackets off the back, and I whipped out the windex.  I have to say... That mirror cleaned up pretty darn well!  

Here's a picture of it after a good bath...


Now... my question for all you creative/decorating bloggers is... Where in the world can I put this thing?  It's 48.5 inches wide, 34.5 inches tall, it weighs about 40lbs, and I haven't a clue what to do with it.
 
I'm going to be moving in a few months, so I'm not in a huge hurry to get it hung up in my current apartment.  But, I'd love to know if any of you have any brilliant/creative ideas as to what I might be able to do with it in my next place.  

I'm open to any suggestions, so let me have 'em!!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Look Out Martha...

Here I come!!

As far as I'm concerned, Valentine's Day may as well not even exist this year.  I'm a little "bah humbug" about the whole thing, myself.

I have to work from 6am-4pm that day, and Steve has to work from 3pm-3am that night (into the following morning).  So, our chances of getting to do anything fun (or even seeing each other for that matter) are pretty darn slim.

So... While sitting at home today, I decided to have a Martha Day, and make Steve an early Valentine's Day present.  After all... We all know that the way to any man's heart is through his stomach!

Here's the final product.  I think they turned out pretty well considering my less-than-stellar culinary skills!


Let me just say that frosting these suckers was no easy feat... I'm still wondering what the secret is.  Maybe it's just one of those "practice makes perfect" things... I don't know.  My "butter knife and cursing" approach doesn't seem to be working.

Anyways... I hope he likes them!!