Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Valentine's Gift!

Well, I hope you all had fun on Valentine's day. After being married for 21 years I don't go for trying to go out to eat or gifts, I can't eat chocolate anyway!
But we do give each other cards, one funny and one mushy!
I get to eat out in restaurants all the time so I am happy with that, and I consider this kitchen window the best gift I could ever get!
Sunday I had a jewelry class and when I came home he had this side all filled in, we still need to sand and fill in any low spots, but WOW, I love it!!

I hung up my apron holder, it is perfect inside the pantry door!!
Ok I am getting the call today to set up a time to go in and get my estimate for the cabinets and counters, I have all my plans drawn up and my wishlist ready! I hope they can get it all in under budget!!
Stay tuned!

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Progress!

I went antiquing today with my friend, Tanya,  and found a couple items for my kitchen..I know it is premature, but I am so excited to get things going! Here are the cute little things I found, an apron holder, a little aqua dish and Tanya could not resist buying me a pastry blender and these cute little shakers with red tops! Perfect!

I came home to find my hubby working on the wall...we wanted to open up the kitchen by putting in a window so I would not be left all alone while I am cooking. All we have left to do is drywall it up and paint!
Nice job honey! 


I will be measuring the kitchen tomorrow and then hopefully I will go to Lowe's and get an estimate this week for cabinets and counters!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Kitchen Ideas!

Ok, Here is the scheme I chose for my kitchen redo! White and Aqua, with just a little touch of red!
I am choosing white cabinets, gray counters and I will paint the wall and soffits aqua. I should be able to pull this look off. I will keep the dining room the same, only I will paint the wall white and put my old tin signs back up, I am also going to get a nice retro diner type clock for the area as well. So hang out for awhile and see I can acheive the look.

Here are a couple red items I will be buying:

I also need to search out some red, white, aqua fabric to redo the kitchen chairs in, has to be heavy duty, like barkcloth. I am thinking the old cherries vintage type fabric. The fun is in the find, so I will be scouring antique malls soon. I hope to have this done by my birthday in March!
Have a creative day!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

GOTTA GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO MY SISTER.....CHRISTY!

SHE IS HAVING A BIRTHDAY TODAY!! A big one! 30, 40, 50, I am not talking!

Here she is dog sledding and I have never seen more happy! That was on our Alaska cruise! When we were younger Christy would drag me around to all kinds of stuff, she took me to my first scrapbooking crop, I went kicking and screaming the whole way, thinking that is really dumb to cut up photos and stick them in a book. HA! Little did I know some 12 years later, I am now making her go on scrapbook cruises, expo's, retreats, etc!!
We have gone to tons of concerts, we attended many a John Mellencamp concert and many a Chris Isaak concert together!

Recently, I took her to get her first tattoo, I know, what an awesome sister I am! hee-hee!!
I hope we have many more adventures together, I hope you have a great birthday!
See you soon, Love Jackie
Christy and Jackie

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

My Spring Project!

Ok, I am finally getting around to this kitchen project!
After years (10 to be exact) I am finally going to redo my kitchen, blame it on my sister! Going to Christy and Jeff's for Christmas and seeing what a beautiful job they did on their kitchen makeover really inspired me.

The only thing I will spend money on is counters and cabinets, the rest I will do myself, well, maybe, we will see! Since I have a tiny galley kitchen I am hoping that won't cost an arm and leg!

Here are the before photos:




Tomorrow I will show you my plans for the new kitchen!

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Whew!

The treadmill is working out great, I love my workouts now that someone else has figured out the details! I am also keeping an eye on what I am eating with my tap and track app on my iphone, it is awesome!!
I am back in the 120's where for my height and build is where I should be.

Looking forward to superbowl, I am cooking a turkey, mash potatoes, roasted asparagus, deviled eggs, cherry pie. I am trying a new recipe I got off tasty cooking blog for an appetizer, it is Hot Chorizo dip:

12 ounces, Chorizo
½ whole Medium Onion, Chopped
1 whole Jalapeno, Stem Removed And Diced
1 cup Refried Beans
¼ teaspoons Ground Cumin
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Divided
2 whole Green Onions, diced
Preparation Instructions
1. Turn on the oven broiler.
2. In a pan, cook chorizo until cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Reserve 1 tablespoon of pan drippings.
3. In the same pan that you cooked the chorizo in, cook the onion and jalapenos just until softened, 2 – 3 minutes. Return chorizo to the pan and stir in refried beans, ground cumin and half of the cheddar cheese. Cook until the beans are warmed through and the cheese has melted. Transfer dip to a oven safe small baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and place under the broiler for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
4. Remove from oven sprinkle with green onions. Serve hot.

GO STEELERS!!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

ProForm Treadmill

It's here, my new toy! I saved up for it and bought it myself!
It has programs built in so no more guessing if I am working out correctly, just push the button and go! It adjusts the incline and speed for me...today I did 30 minutes for 300 calorie burn.


It also has IFit live, I can go online and get more workouts and plug and play! I can even get a workout from Jillian Michaels herself and she will yell at me right there on my treadmill!! hahahaha! Not looking forward to that one!

It has speakers and a fan, my Ipod plugs right in and plays! I can go online and pick a route to run, like central park or red rock canyon...anywhere in the world...Hey, I might see if I can jog around a Pyramid! Or StoneHenge!

I hope to be in shape before we uncover the pool in May!

If you are in the market for a new treadmill or other exercise equipment, go to ProForm they have great machines and great prices and offer free shipping! That was a big plus for me since this weighs a lot! I actually got an upgraded model for no extra cost! They have excellent customer service! ProForm
 Good luck!