Craft night

The other day I got the sudden urge to do some crafts. I've been looking for something to put on the walls in the bedroom. I had three projects in mind. The first one was the necklace board. I made one in Okinawa but it didn't match the room so I need to make a new one. This time I found a 15x30 inch piece of cork board at Hobby Lobby.



The second project was the ribbon picture. Thanks to Jo-ann's for the idea. All you need is several strips of ribbon, Cardboard or picture mat and tape.


The last project is canvases wrapped in fabric. I found discontinued fabric samples on sale at Jo-ann's and 12x12 canvas. I haven't put them up yet so pictures will be up soon.

Project #5

Living room and dinning room was next on the list. We changed the color of the accent wall and put up the wine rack.

Mom and I made curtains for the living room.

Project #4

I wanted to add a little more dimension to the kitchen so we put up two pendant lights over the island since the pot rack was not going work.

Project #3

The family room was way too dark with the slate floor, plantation shutters, dark beige walls and the horrible dirty smelly shag carpet. I had the carpet cleaned and deodorized but that just made the carpet smell like a wet dog. So I had to pull the carpet up and throw it away.

We painted the room the same color as the master since we had extra paint leftover. I think the new paint has really lightened up the room. Its still a cave but a little brighter.

Next we had to get new carpet, since I made the executive decision to get rid of the old one due the smell and stains. After we got the carpet ordered, that was going to take 3 weeks to get in and installed.

Next on the list was finding couches. Alex had several requests; recliner, armrest with cup holder and fabric. I only wanted the color to be able hide dirt since people wipe their fingers on the armrest. He had several options to choose from reclining love-seat with console, love-seat without console or couch with recliners on the end. We opted for 2 reclining love-seats with consoles plus the wedge for an addition seat.

Home Project #1

Painting!!! My parents and I painted the pink room to a more suitable color for an office, light green.

Alex's Birthday

I finally got an answer from Alex about what he wanted for his birthday, Selectech Bowflex weights. I think it is the first time he has every said he wanted something so I had to get them. He also wanted to eat at Craftsteak since we love to watch Top Chef and Tom Colicchio, the head judge, is the owner. So we went there for his birthday.

All I have to say is WOW!!!! The food and atmosphere was great. We sat down at a large round table the faced the entire restaurant. The waitress explained the menu to us. We went with the Chef's menu, a three course meal Wagyu Beef served family style and a wine flight to go along with dinner.

The first course came with a salad, hot and cold appetizer. We had a Warm Frisee Salad, greens with bacon and poached egg. It was to die for even with the poached egg. Grilled prawns and avocado with citrus dressing. Alex also wanted to try the Lobster Bisque so they brought that as well. We also got a glass of chardonnay.

The main course we got Filet Mignon and Skirt steak. We also got a side of fresh corn cooked in butter, potato puree and roasted mushrooms. The wine this course was a cabernet sauvignon, it was so good. I'm not a fan of red wine but this one changed my mind.

The third course was dessert. We were so full by this time. We got 4 different types of dessert. The first was homemade chocolate malt ice cream and dark chocolate ice cream. Next was fresh fruit. Then vanilla bean cheesecake with raspberry sauce. Finally cinnamon monkey bread with nuts and caramel and we cant forget about the Moscato d`Asti.


This was one of the greatest dinner. While at dinner we decided that we are going to start doing a combined birthday dinner.

My Birthday

Alex got me tickets to NKOTBSB concert that night. We had sushi for dinner. While we were in the concert my parents, Paula ans Shelly walked around the strip. The concert was great, I had a great time singing along. Alex just sat there with his beer. After the concert we all went back to the hotel room and had cake. Paula makes the best cakes.