So I was gone a little longer than I had planned but I have done so many things and thunk so many thoughts, haha! First things first of course I was away when I was supposed to be announcing a fabulous winner so we must of course remedy that first and foremost!! The winner of my fantastic goody box overflowing with fun is Kimberly from Kimberly's Korner!! Yeah Kimberly!! I will email you to get your mailing info and get that right out to you!! Secondly, some of you may have noticed that I took back my original name Nama Halacy's Comfy Cottage, I have actually been doing alot of thinking about what I want my blog to be, and honestly being a Nama to my grandies is one of my favorite things and my life really is all about family so I would like my blog to represent that. And finally, alot of my content will remain the same with posts about crafts and ideas etc., but I will also be posting thoughts, a long time ago I started a blog and thats all it was, thoughts, and then I lost the blog, well I found it and I actually liked the stuff I was writing so I will be doing some of that here. I think that is where I was trying to go with the Dear Shelly idea, but this will be much simpler.
It feels so great to be back, and I have so much to share so please keep reading, I notice I lost one of my followers and it really does break my heart because I think of all of you as friends, so hopefully the rest of you will stick around to see what I have coming up.
Until later,
Hugs,
Shelly
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
Vacation..
I am on vacay for the next two weeks! I hope to check in occasionally, but come back very refreshed!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Look what I did....Adorable lamp!
Here is what she looked like before (again its a girl, hehe)-
Here she is in her new home-
Dont forget to enter MY AWESOME GIVEAWAY!
Until later,
Hugs,
Shelly
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Look what I made... beautiful tray!
I made her using a fun shaped frame, Krylon Watermelon Spray Paint (love this color), gorgeous scrap book paper called The Blossom Song and lace.
Here are some different views -
I don't know why all of the sudden my projects are hers or hims - too funny!
Thanks for stopping by don't forget to ENTER MY GIVEAWAY
Until later,
Hugs,
Shelly
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Look what I did.. file cab/night stand...
I started with this beauty (not) that has been hiding in my garage for a while now.
I painted it with Krylon Peek-a-boo blue, so yummy!
Which looked great but the top still looked like this -
So I used these -
to get this
Which I loved but felt like something was missing and I could see the seems which I didn't love so I added a little bit of lace to get the final result -
Another angle
Isn't she beautiful?!
And here she is in all her glory in her new home.
Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to enter my giveaway.
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Until later,
Hugs,
Shelly
And here she is in all her glory in her new home.
Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to enter my giveaway.
linked to
and
Until later,
Hugs,
Shelly
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Awesome giveaway and Dear Shelly...
Okay so far I don't have many entrants for my awesome giveaway so please go check it out and enter, I promise it is AWESOME!!
Now on to Dear Shelly,
Anonymous (Amy) asked-Dear Shelly, how do you have enough time in the day to accomplish everything you do?
The simple answer to that is this- I don't. I am like everyone else with too much to do and too little time to do it in. However, I try, and I am learning all the time with new tools on getting things done and organized. I found an awesome blog called My Happy House and she has an awesome 10-week challenge that really helped me to get my house all organized and happy. Also, I am and always have been a girl of a hundred lists, there is even a song about me! haha!, seriously, I do have a list for everything. I am one of those people who gets a sense of accomplishment from checking things done on my list. Lastly, I always remind myself of what is important, if I am loading the dishwasher and the hubster wants to go for a ride, I go for the ride. Life is short and the people in it are much important than your chores.
Thanks Amy for the question. Please everyone keep the questions coming, ask anything, personal advice, how to's, anything. If I don't have your answer, I will find it.
Until later,
Hugs,
Shelly
Now on to Dear Shelly,
Anonymous (Amy) asked-Dear Shelly, how do you have enough time in the day to accomplish everything you do?
The simple answer to that is this- I don't. I am like everyone else with too much to do and too little time to do it in. However, I try, and I am learning all the time with new tools on getting things done and organized. I found an awesome blog called My Happy House and she has an awesome 10-week challenge that really helped me to get my house all organized and happy. Also, I am and always have been a girl of a hundred lists, there is even a song about me! haha!, seriously, I do have a list for everything. I am one of those people who gets a sense of accomplishment from checking things done on my list. Lastly, I always remind myself of what is important, if I am loading the dishwasher and the hubster wants to go for a ride, I go for the ride. Life is short and the people in it are much important than your chores.
Thanks Amy for the question. Please everyone keep the questions coming, ask anything, personal advice, how to's, anything. If I don't have your answer, I will find it.
Until later,
Hugs,
Shelly
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Dear Shelly,
Kimberly from Kimberly's korner asked "how did you meet your husband?"
I met the hubster at work, we worked together for about a year or so and we were both going through a divorce. The company party came up so we decided to go together. The rest as they say is history! Actually, we were friends first so it has always been a very grown-up relationship which is why it works so great. I really do feel lucky to be married to someone I like as much as love!
Emilie from dolce Divine asked "how did you raise 8 amazing kids? Were you a stay at home mom? What's your secret to a happy family?
For the first part we are a blended family, the hubster and I raised 5 of them, the three oldest girls were already 17, 19, and 20 when we married. Together we started with a twelve-year-old, 2 ten-year-olds and 2 eight-year-olds. Honestly it wasn't always easy and it was a lot of work but we did it by having fun and playing together. We all treated each other with respect. There were times that were tough as in all families but I am a fighter and all my kids are worth fighting for.
The answer to the second question is that I was a stay- at-home mom until my youngest was 4. Then I worked full time until I remarried and one of my bonus boys was struggling with school so I went part-time to help him catch up. By necessity I have been full time since.
Third question, my secret to a happy family is, that like i said above, my family is worth everything it takes to make them happy and healthy. Now that they are all grown, our doors are always open to them, my ears are always open to them, my arms are always open to them and most important my heart is always open to them. We have dinner at our house every Sunday and
everyone is invited and we play together as much as possible!
I want to be real here so I will tell you that there have been times when I have had to fight tooth and nail to help my kiddos grow up to be healthy contributing adults, I have been in the principles office, the emergency room and during one of the toughest times I have been known to pound on drug dealers doors (don't mess with this mom's kids!) The most important thing I want to say is this- my family is amazing and everything we have been through, good and bad has been worth it! I am the luckiest mom in the world!
Until later,
Hugs,
Shelly
I met the hubster at work, we worked together for about a year or so and we were both going through a divorce. The company party came up so we decided to go together. The rest as they say is history! Actually, we were friends first so it has always been a very grown-up relationship which is why it works so great. I really do feel lucky to be married to someone I like as much as love!
Emilie from dolce Divine asked "how did you raise 8 amazing kids? Were you a stay at home mom? What's your secret to a happy family?
For the first part we are a blended family, the hubster and I raised 5 of them, the three oldest girls were already 17, 19, and 20 when we married. Together we started with a twelve-year-old, 2 ten-year-olds and 2 eight-year-olds. Honestly it wasn't always easy and it was a lot of work but we did it by having fun and playing together. We all treated each other with respect. There were times that were tough as in all families but I am a fighter and all my kids are worth fighting for.
The answer to the second question is that I was a stay- at-home mom until my youngest was 4. Then I worked full time until I remarried and one of my bonus boys was struggling with school so I went part-time to help him catch up. By necessity I have been full time since.
Third question, my secret to a happy family is, that like i said above, my family is worth everything it takes to make them happy and healthy. Now that they are all grown, our doors are always open to them, my ears are always open to them, my arms are always open to them and most important my heart is always open to them. We have dinner at our house every Sunday and
everyone is invited and we play together as much as possible!
I want to be real here so I will tell you that there have been times when I have had to fight tooth and nail to help my kiddos grow up to be healthy contributing adults, I have been in the principles office, the emergency room and during one of the toughest times I have been known to pound on drug dealers doors (don't mess with this mom's kids!) The most important thing I want to say is this- my family is amazing and everything we have been through, good and bad has been worth it! I am the luckiest mom in the world!
Until later,
Hugs,
Shelly
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Giveaway reminder...and a weighty topic..30 day challenge..
Awesome giveaway still going on, please enter. Enter Giveaway here!!!!!
Now to a very weighty topic - my weight. I am heavier than I want to be, not because I want to be model skinny but because I want to feel good and healthy. So I am starting a 30 day challenge for myself today, it will entail doing the following every day until July 16 and then re-evaluating:
30 knee bends
30 waist twists
30 push ups
30 crunches
20 minute walk
10 minutes of stretching
Not eating after dinner.
The goal will be to lose 5lbs. and to feel better.
Do you want to join me in this quest? I will be reporting my progress every Thursday, you can report too, it will be fun, the more the merrier!! (I am trying to get myself and you psyched! :))
Until later,
Hugs,
Shelly
Now to a very weighty topic - my weight. I am heavier than I want to be, not because I want to be model skinny but because I want to feel good and healthy. So I am starting a 30 day challenge for myself today, it will entail doing the following every day until July 16 and then re-evaluating:
30 knee bends
30 waist twists
30 push ups
30 crunches
20 minute walk
10 minutes of stretching
Not eating after dinner.
The goal will be to lose 5lbs. and to feel better.
Do you want to join me in this quest? I will be reporting my progress every Thursday, you can report too, it will be fun, the more the merrier!! (I am trying to get myself and you psyched! :))
Until later,
Hugs,
Shelly
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Look what I made!!...Adorable space saving vanity!!
Look what I made!!
Pictures do not do this justice, I am not kidding this IS
my favorite thing I have ever made!!
Here are some close-ups so you can see why I love it so much!
This is the top panel it is a magnetic chalk board so I can attach my make-up and write positive affirmations! Also, notice the cute little knob and the hook to hang necklaces and scarves!
The next panel is a mirror, so I can see my face while putting on my make-up! (sorry for the glare)
Next is a place for all my earrings, I love having them all organized! Also, another little knob for more necklaces!
This panel is for all my hair accessories!
And last but not least is a little cork board to hang up little things like pictures or Q-tips or notes!
Do you love it?! To make this fun little project you need this-
and these -
It is a section of a picture room divider.
1-8x10 magnetic panel
1-8x10 mirror
1-8x10 piece of plasic canvas
1-8x10 pice of cork board
2 rolls of ribbon
Rustoleum Chalk Board paint
Peekaboo Blue Krylon Paint
Gorilla Glue
2 knobs
1 hook
lace (if you want)
It really is so simple,
Step 1 - Take the room divider apart and paint it with what ever color you love.
Step 2 - Paint the magnetic panel with the black chalk board paint and glue it into the room divider.
Step 3 - Glue the mirror into the room divider.
Step 4 - Cover the plasic canvas with lace (if you want to) and glue it into the room divider.
Step 5 - Glue 3 pieces of ribbon into the divider and then weave 4 other peices through them and glue them to the divider.
Step 6- Glue the corkboard to the room divider.
Step 7- Screw the knobs and the hook to the divider.
Stepl 8- Enjoy your new space saver adorable vanity!!!
Here is a picture of it in its new home-
I can not believe how much I LOVE this!! It is a perfect fit for a small house!
I am linking to-
and
and 
Until later,
Hugs,
Shelly
my favorite thing I have ever made!!
Here are some close-ups so you can see why I love it so much!
Do you love it?! To make this fun little project you need this-
It is a section of a picture room divider.
1-8x10 magnetic panel
1-8x10 mirror
1-8x10 piece of plasic canvas
1-8x10 pice of cork board
2 rolls of ribbon
Rustoleum Chalk Board paint
Peekaboo Blue Krylon Paint
Gorilla Glue
2 knobs
1 hook
lace (if you want)
It really is so simple,
Step 1 - Take the room divider apart and paint it with what ever color you love.
Step 2 - Paint the magnetic panel with the black chalk board paint and glue it into the room divider.
Step 3 - Glue the mirror into the room divider.
Step 4 - Cover the plasic canvas with lace (if you want to) and glue it into the room divider.
Step 5 - Glue 3 pieces of ribbon into the divider and then weave 4 other peices through them and glue them to the divider.
Step 6- Glue the corkboard to the room divider.
Step 7- Screw the knobs and the hook to the divider.
Stepl 8- Enjoy your new space saver adorable vanity!!!
Here is a picture of it in its new home-
I am linking to-
and
Until later,
Hugs,
Shelly
Monday, June 13, 2011
Pay it forward X 2....
Beverly at The Beverly Buzz granted me this lovely award last week. Go visit Beverly --you'll love her blog! I promise!
Ok, so here are the rules:
1. Mention the blogger who gave you the award (see paragraph above) -- done
2. Link to their blog (see paragraph above) -- done
3. Pay It Forward to 5 bloggers.
1. 2 Dogs and a Blog
2. A Diary of a Preppy Mom
3. Bringing Pretty Back
4.Decorating Tennis Girl
5. Divorced at 20
Enjoy!!
Until later,
Hugs,
Shelly
Ok, so here are the rules:
1. Mention the blogger who gave you the award (see paragraph above) -- done
2. Link to their blog (see paragraph above) -- done
3. Pay It Forward to 5 bloggers.
1. 2 Dogs and a Blog
2. A Diary of a Preppy Mom
3. Bringing Pretty Back
4.Decorating Tennis Girl
5. Divorced at 20
Enjoy!!
Until later,
Hugs,
Shelly
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Favorite things Thursday... Giveaway Reminder!!!!
This week I am so excited to share one of my favorite people in the world with you. My cousin Karie! We have been through so much together and sometimes we have gone years without seeing each other and the second we get together its like no time has passed. We have inside jokes that just one word can bring us the ground with laughter! I love, love, love my Cuz!!
Pic isn't great but its the only one I've got and I love it because Karie is in it!
Reminder: AWESOME GIVEAWY I promise it is worth entering!!!
Until later,
Hugs,
Shelly
Reminder: AWESOME GIVEAWY I promise it is worth entering!!!
Until later,
Hugs,
Shelly
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