Distressed in the New Year

Not me- just having some fun with a pair of overalls I purchased at the local thrift store for $2!  I don't think there is any way to 'mess them up' in the distressing process, but I did a little research on methods of distressing, which I have added on the blog.

I love the idea of upcycled clothing, and taking some things that would normally be cast offs and making something fun out of them!  I have combined a thermal shirt and skirt to make a great 'bag lady' dress- these are my favorite style of dress.  I wear the 'bag lady's' around the house all of the time, and if I am feeling especially shlumppy I even wear them to the market.  I found that if you look like you're crazy, people pretty much leave you alone.  Humming or singing "mahna-mahna" or "kumbya" pretty much guarantees a trip to the store without being harrassed from the kiosk salespeople. 

I will add some pics, but I am really excited to unleash some pent up energy on the destruction and recreation of these unsuspecting overalls!  Maybe you can find some inspiration in these links, and add some creativity to an article of clothing you have lying around!

How to Make Distressed Jeans: 8 steps (with video) - wikiHow

How to Make Distressed Jeans: 8 steps (with video) - wikiHow

Ott light 'on the cheap'

This is the first day of my blog, and I have to say it's been a busy one! Making Christmas 'disappear' from my home is as hard as getting the stuff out and up to begin with.....and where did all this stuff come from?? Well, next year, for sure.... less stuff....make a mental note (yeah-right!)

The people who know me well know I am hopelessly cheap- well, rather, I prefer to say 'inventive'! I have lost a great deal of my eyesite as I have plunged through my 40's, and I have been coveting one of the Ott lights for some time. Although JoAnn puts them on sale for 1/2 off from time to time I have still been reluctant to spend the funds for one. After all, I still have a few more strengths to go up on with the reading glasses! Today as I strolled thru a store I saw it- an Ott light 'replacement' bulb!! Then it hit me- I can just put that in any ole floor lamp, and have me a fancy schmancy Ott light for a fraction the cost! Deal!!! I got the 100 watt bulb and I was on my way!!

It took a minor stop at the 'big box store' to pick up an inexpensive floor lamp- but in the end I now have an awesome lamp with awesome light for a total of less than $35!!

If I had the patience to have waited for the 50% off anything coupon they have from time to time @ JoAnn, I could have done even better on cost, but it was the only bulb left on the rack. I know better than to try to drive back and hope it would still be there. Maybe your area is not as dog-eat-dog for shopping, but here if ya see it- better grab it.

Hope I have given you some inspiration to look at things a little differently today!