Tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth!



So I just got tagged by Angie over at Sandals & Daisies. It's the Confession Tag. Here are the rules: Copy and paste the whole questionnaire and replace my answers with yours. You have to state and create a link for the blogger who tagged you. Pass to 4 other bloggers. Remember to inform them by commenting on their recent post. Display the logo anywhere on your blog. Last, answer each question with truth and nothing but the truth since this is a confession tag. Have Fun!


1)What is your blogger name?
Rechelle

2) When is your birthday?
May 7

3) How long have you been blogging?
June 2008

4) Who tagged you?
Angie @ Sandals & Daisies

5 ) Tell me your 5 most favorite body parts.
My eyes, My hands, my lips, my calves, my ankles

6) What do you wish most for your birthday?
A spa day would be nice

7) What color are your nails now?
rose-ish

8) Any depressing thoughts lately?
Just a bit tired of being under the weather

9) What's your next 1 month's plan?
Celebrate youngest child's bday, get linen closet organized & clean the back patio area

10) At what age did you have your 1st crush?
Believe it or not I was about five years old and it was a crush on my nephew's Godfather, lol!

11) Did you attend any school reunion after you graduated till now?
No

12) Have you ever passed gas in public and pretended you didn't smell anything?
No, believe it or not.

13) Are you a clean freak?
To some people I am, but in my honest opinion my thoughts on cleaning aren't extreme.

14) Which era do you wish you were born into?
While I really enjoyed growing up in the 80s, I often wonder about the 50s. I think I would have loved to be a teenager in the 1950s. It'd be fun to "visit" the era, just for a day. lol!

15) Are you a vegetarian?
Heck no! Give me a filet mignon...rare!

16) How many pillows do you sleep with at night?
Four

17) Are you a light sleeper or an I-don't-care-if -there's-a-bomb-here sleeper?
I'm pretty restless at night

18) Do you secretly wear comfortable granny panties when your man is not around?
I wear my "big girl" panties whenever I want, lol! I actually prefer the hipsters though. Anything to cover up my tushy is good for me. No strings here! lol!

19) What is your ultimate dream job?
I would love to own/run a B&B

20) What is it your hubby does that annoys you the most?
Take cel calls at the dinner table. Either here or at a restaurant. I just think it's the rudest!

21) What is your dream car?
A convertible vintage VW beetle

22) Do you easily wake up in the morning?
Yes.
23) Do you like hairy men?
NO, NO, NOOOOOOO!
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24) How about goateed men?
I do like a nicely kept goatee. I miss hubb's goatee. Hmm, I may have to talk to him and see if he'll grow it back :0)

25) Which one would you prefer, 2 hour spa, 2 hour Thai Massage or 2 hour foot massage?
I'll take all three please. What? I'm being greedy? Yes, I know. Thank you!

26) Have you ever wished you had a different name other than your real name?
Yes, when I was a little girl in Kindergarten and learning how to spell my name. It took forever to spell it all out!!! I came home crying one day asking my mother why couldn't she name me "Ann" or "Mary". It was hard having to write out an 8 letter name.

27) What is the most extreme sport you have ever done?
Well, I almost tried skydiving. Got myself through the classes, got myself to the tarmac and chickened out as they were loading the plane. So my most extreme would have to go to dune buggying or surfing.

28) Do you prefer traveling in Europe or Asia?
If I had travelled to these places, I know I'd prefer Europe. It's a dream to be able to visit Europe.

29) What is your favorite food?
Pasta :0)

And Finally,
30) What is the most embarrassing moment when you were out on a date?
Let out a huge burp after taking a big swallow of root beer. lol!

I'm tagging

1. Linda @ Somewhere in Time
2. Donna @ Simplicity Cottage
3. Chari @ Happy to Design
4. Charlotte @ The Robbin's Nest

C'mon! It's your turn now!
Have fun!

Wordless Wednesday 3/4

WW is hosted by Dixie @ French Lique, Tx. Be sure to stop by and see who else is "wordless".

This week's theme:


CRAFT

Artwork on the cheap...

As you all ready know my kitchen has been undergoing a face lift. We've had to put the major stuff, such as counter tops and flooring, on hold. I've been in a creative and decorating funk for so long, nothing I've seen or "imagined" has held my interest for very long. I've been trying to think of ways to add accessories on the cheap and try and repurpose or re use what I all ready have. Here's my "idea" of artwork on the cheap.

I took two old oak frames I all ready had and sprayed them black. I then got online and started looking for inspiration. I hit blog after blog, online magazine sites and "new home" sites to check out the staging. Still, nothing caught me. Then I started focusing on what I like and what I thought would "speak" for my little house.
WHAM!!! Okay...House was built in 1954 and my idea was born. I got online and looked up "what it cost 1954", added some vintage-y clip art and "created" this...

What it cost

1954

House: $22,000

Average income: $3,960

Ford car: $1548-$2415

Milk: $.92

Gas: $.21

Bread $.17

Postage stamp: $.03

Swiss Cheese: $ .69 lb.

American Cheese: $.55 lb.

T-Bone steak : $.95 lb.

Del Monte Catsup (2) 14.oz bottles: $.25

Post Grape Nuts cereal - 10 .oz pkg: $.19

Clorox Bleach - 1/2 gal.: $.19

20 gallon gas water heater $75.

Semi-automatic Kenmore washer: $154.95

I centered it, printed it up and framed it.

Then again I searched on line and found this...

It's the inside of an old Woolworth's coffee shop/soda shop menu. Circa 1956. I printed that up and framed it as well. I'll probably play with the "cost" print out as I need to center it a bit better, but for now...it'll do :0)

Art/Accessories on the cheap.

Vintage Thingies Thursday 2/26

Happy Thursday everyone! It's time for Vintage Thingies Thursday, which is probably one of my favorite "events" of the week. VTT is hosted by the wonderful Suzanne @ Colorado Lady. Be sure to pay her a visit and see who else rolls vintage.

This week I had a whole other post of vintage goodies to share but I'll need to work on re-sizing the pictures, so perhaps next week :0). This week I'll show something I've shared before, but is never-the-less dear to my heart.
This is my china cabinet. I'm the third generation to own it. On the first shelf you'll see my collection of Princess House/Hammersley China in vintage rose. My mother had this set, but after many earthquakes over the years, most of the pieces were lost. I've probably two pieces left from her original set. The rest I've replaced as I was able to. You'll see I've two creamers and two sugar bowls. One pair was mom's and the other pair I obtained when I purchased pieces that were grouped together as a "lot".

Some pieces displayed with a vintage table cloth.

Here's the second shelf. Aside from the crystal tea pot, the other pieces are all vintage. Including the crystal creamer and sugar bowl set. The china was passed to my mother from a great Aunt. Then when mom passed, the set was given to me.
Thanks for stopping by and spending some of your Thursday with me. May the rest of your day be GREAT !!!

Three or More Tuesday and I need your help...

Happy Tuesday to you all. Three or more Tuesday is hosted by Tam @ The Gypsy's Corner. Be sure to pay her a visit and see who else is sharing their "3's". Better yet, why don't you join in the fun?!

Three & More Shamrocks...

Okay, here is where I need some input, opinions and thoughts. This table drives me absolutely nuts. I cannot stand it's straight lines at all, yet I cannot seem to part with it. It's just an old aquarium table/stand that hubbs and I picked up at a yard sale over 12 years ago. I've tried storing it and yet...it seems to call to me "Take me out Rechelle! Take me out!". I know it sounds weird but I simply cannot part with the table, so here is where I need your help. Since I cannot stand it's look I need to give it a make over. I figure that is a nice little compromise. My decor is a country-cottagey type look. I've thought of painting it and I can see a nice creamy color on this old table, but perhaps it needs more...Right now it's rather rustic and "hard". It really needs some softening and feminizing. What can we do with those legs??? Your suggestions are very much appreciated. Ha! Just realized this could part of a our "3 or more" theme as well. Look at all those Christmas Decorations!


(edited to add that I've been trying to post to some blogs but can't get past the word verification)

Blue Monday 2/23 & If The Shoe Fits...

It's Monday and you know what that means? It's time for Blue Monday. Hosted by her graciousness herself... Sally @ Smiling Sally. Be sure to pay her a visit and check out who's doing it in blue today :0)














I know I've shared the corningware (love it), but someone please explain to me, when did my Pyrex become "vintage"? LOL! This is actually a piece I was gifted back in 1984. It was part of a nesting set, but alas, all these years later this is the only one that remains. That's what happens when you live in an earthquake zone. This lovely little blue gem happens to be my cereal bowl :0). Crazy to think that it's 25 years old! Gotta love the Pyrex! Gotta love the Corningware!

Thank you for the visit! May the rest of your day be great!


Sweet Kathy over at Mimi's Garden is a lovely and wonderful bloggerina whom I've loved getting to know. She's kind, creative (check out her latest post!) shares wonderful thoughts and recipes too! She awarded me the...If the Shoe Fits, Wear It! Award: Finding the Heart and “Sole” of Friendship. Thank you so much Kathy! You made my day!!!
I'd like to give this award to some of my fellow bloggerinas.

1. Donna @ Simplicity Cottage
2. Tracy @ A comfy Little Place of my Own
3. Heidi Pocketbook @ Bargain Hunting In The Corn
4. Lilly @ Lilly Loves

You'll love them all!

Pink Saturday 2/21

Hip Hip Hooray! It's time for Pink Saturday! This polka pink party is hosted by our wonderful Beverly @ How Sweet The Sound. Be sure to pinky charm your way to her place and see who else is parading their Pink today!







The first suburb of our metropolis city is not to far from here and the homes there are absolutely magnificent. Here is just one example of the beauty that is there. This is the Charles C. Haskin Victorian Residence. Circa 1894. (Photo by Martin) Isn't it absolutely gorgeous?! What a gift to be able to sit on that porch on a warm summer's evening while sipping sweet lemonade.
Most of the homes on this one avenue have been lovingly refurbished and restored to their original grandeur. In fact, for you handy dandy DIYers, one of the stately Victorians came on the market, a fixer upper even. Listing price was over $1,000,000. Pshaw, pocket change, LOL! Can you just imagine the stories this grand old lady could share?! The secrets, the scandals, and all the wonderful memories in between. It's been my lifelong dream to actually own (keep) a home such as this, sigh*** Til then (cough!), we take drives around our fair metropolis and make that left down this wonderful Avenue...where one can think and imagine fine ladies with parasols, almost hear the clippity clop of the horses hooves as they pull the gleaming carriages, and remember that bygone era...

Thanks for spending a bit of your Saturday with me. I hope you'll let me know you were here!

The Pink Ladies Pledge...THINK PINK !!!

(fyi, Please forgive me if I am unable to get to your post. I've actually been recovering from surgery and my "sitting" time at the computer has been very limited. Thanks for understanding)