Lovely Award

Now on to some really exciting news!
I just received my first blog award from April over at The Art Chics.. Now my Nelly Love won't be so lonesome (which, btw.. I got from April also). :)
Thank you so much April! I am honored!

Here are the guidelines:

1. Add the logo to your blog;

2. Link to the person from whom you received this award;

3. Nominate 7 or more blogs; and

4. Leave a message on their blog, letting them know they are One Lovely Blog!

Now I would like to honor these 7 bloggers with this beautiful award.

Kimmie @ The Pink Martini Boutique

Cat @ The Vintage Housewife

Sarah @ The Thrifty Decor Chick

Julie @ CupcakeDD

Maija @ Maigirlz Madness

Mary @ Honey Bear Beads

Pam @ Frippery

Huggs,

Hey Y'all

Hope you're having a great weekend!
I've been busy as usual over here.
Finally got my new Etsy shop The Atomic Housewife opened. This one will carry my aprons and household goodies. I also still have my bead & jewelry shop, Le Core Femme open, I just wanted each to have their own focus. :)
Here are a couple new aprons and accessories that I have ready to go.

I would love it if you stop by and leave me a convo to say hi. (that way I can add you as a fave) :)

Today we went to Lowes and Home Depot. Talk about home improvement overload. LOL.. I had a hard time staying focused and pacing myself. But look at the gorgeous dining room light that came home with me.

This baby was originally $200... Not what I paid. :) She came home with us for a mere $78 bucks! I LOVE it! It just fits perfectly with the feel of the room.

Not at all like this poor little light that used to be hanging there...



Well I think that is about it for the night girlies! (er, well, actually it is morning now) LOL

Hope you all have a great day!
Huggs,

Lovely Little Surprise

I really do have the bestest hubby in the world!


Hmmm... I wonder what this could be?

Drum roll please...

OMG! I soooo have been wanting a slim camera that is easier for on the go!


Stop? No way! Beleive me.. I will figure it out!


Ok, all this stuff really should be on the bottom. Where is my camera?


Oooooo.. What is that I see there in the corner all by herself?


Come to momma...


Oh yea! and she is red!


Would you look at this little beauty.. All shiny and new and oh so petite!


And that screen... Wow!

I am such a gadget geek! And this lil' redhead definitely feeds my techy need.
I lurve my beautiful new girl!

Thank you babe! I love you!

Now I am off to find things to take pics of! :)

Huggs,

Happy Tuesday...

Hope your week has gotten off to a great start!

I've already had some creative time to make up some new bead sets and aprons. I also got the vinyl lettering up in the foyer.



I am sooo loving these vinyl sayings! I want to put them all over! :)

As promised, here are the goodies that I got for Mothers Day!

Hubby and "Wild Woman", took me for a day out and then to eat at our fave Mexican food restaurant.
And look at the fun goodies they got me...


Papercraft magazine, fun printed & textured, velvety papers, cricut blades & vinyl..


Loads of cardstock & clay...


And 3 great, new movies to add to my collection...
(I lurve me some Jason Statham!)

And look at the goodies that "Baby Girl" sent to me.. (she wasn't able to come down for Moms day, but will be coming in this weekend)..



She knew that I had my eye on this book.. annnd the entire season of Swingtown! YAY! That was our show.. We always watched together before she moved out.

I have such a wonderful hubby & kiddos! and I treasure every minute I get to spend with them!

Thank you all for letting me share!
Have a wonderful day!

Huggs,

Happy Mothers Day!

I hope you all had a wonderful day!
Will tell you about mine tomorrow. :)

Huggs,
Tonya

Having Fun...

Here are some pics of my new baby hard at work...





I am sooo glad that I finally decided to make the purchase. I am having a blast.

This weekend I will be:
~ designing new hang tags for my aprons;
~ working on a birthday surprise for my BBF April
~ Finishing up a "just because" surprise for my BFF Kim
~ shopping & thrifting with Cec
~ taking a trip to Lowes for the kitchen paint

Have a great evening all!
Huggs,

Swap Goodness

I participated in the Sarah‘s super fun Pink & Green swap this month.
Yesterday I received the most adorable package from my partner Pam.
I have to share with you all yummy goodies that she sent.





Is this just the cutest box you have ever seen? and look at the yummyness that she stuffed in the side pockets.. Soooo caaaa-ute!



And look at all the goodies that were inside!





And even more goodies in the precious little box too.



And look at this precious little birdie! Loooove it!

Thank you soooo much to my wonderful partner Pam!
You are the bestest!

Big Huggs,