pineapples and sunshine

i've been a little sleepy lately from watching "the badass swimmer" swim his way to the records book and gold. michael phelps is one smooth operator and it's a little sexy watching him swim as he glides in the water. {other male swimmers not bad to look at either - just fyi. can you say 6 pack?} to fill in the days time, kaylee and i headed over to our local mall for a slice of pizza and bread sticks, a subway sandwich for ham and some looking. the looking turned into buying. i managed to squeeze 3 tops in while kaylee waited to go pee pee. did manage to walk out of hobby lobby emptied handed though it was tough. they have canvas's and paints on sale. i want to start painting! i also want to learn how to knit or crochet. and i still want to make this apron.



waiting for grand revival to start selling the pattern. {found on grand revival's blog}

and ever since we've gotten home, i've been on-line shopping. didn't i say we're trying to save some money???? i found this to be on sale. instead of $350.00 i got it for $99.00. it holds bottles/cans and ice on top and in the middle you can add another liquid type beverage{margaritas} to be poured out of the tap, see it? we do have get togethers and superbowl parties and hopefully a pool next summer. i also got this on clearance. its a salt or spice holder. i think its pretty cool and since i use the big kosher salt now it will come in handy to leave on the counter top.



i bought the yellow one about a month ago but found it to be too bright for my kitchen. i decided to keep it instead of going through the hassle of returning. maybe i can find someone with a yellow kitchen who would like it.