tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1235547717570524682012-02-16T07:25:43.287-04:00By day I am a day teacher, by night a sushi slinging-craft machine.janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.comBlogger1391100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-67927961490373059372012-02-15T22:11:00.001-04:002012-02-15T22:13:35.494-04:00

The only downfall of having a full time job and being able to pay your bills is not having enough time to do things like read for pleasure and create.  I have sneaked in a few crafty bits here and there but it is certainly not my number one priority at the moment.  I am looking forward to March Break in a months time where I can get a few things, both practical for work and fun done.  Here are

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I am not usually a cheapskate in the grocery department.  Generally if I want it I buy it no matter what the cost.  I get too much pleasure from food to skimp and not get what I really want.  That being said I am really impressed with my ability to make one little chicken go so far.  Since I am on a bragging about how great I am kick (see yesterday's post) I thought I'd share this too!  I was

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I know none of y'all care but I am here to toot my own horn.  I love having a productive day!  Today was that long overdue day.  Here is why I am tooting patting myself on the back: a)  I am on top of my school planning and marking. b) I went to the gym. c) I made homemade chicken noodle soup. d) I also made a roast. All since 5pm :)  Go me!

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Just some images from my Pinterest that make me happy:)

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I have a friend who spends $20+ for special boxes to store her vintage Christmas balls in.  There is no way on God's green Earth that I was going to pay that much. So I found this idea via Pinterest and thought I'd give it a try. I bought myself some new boots right before Christmas and they cam in a nice tall box that wasn't too deep.  I went to the dollar store and bought a package of cups 

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I am a greedy sticker whore.  I have heaps of them.  Dollar store stickers, stickers that cost $7 a sheet, heck, I even have someone in Japan supplying me with stickers.  Not only do I have a tonne, I rarely use them.  I can't bear to peel them off the page and use them.  Some I just buy 'cause they are so darn cute but don't want to use them in case I can't find them again.  Adding to this

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This post was supposedly scheduled to post automatically on January 1st.  I haven't been logging in over the past little while so I didn't notice that this post didn't happen.  So here it is a week late. Happy 2012 y'all!Here are a few of my favorite things that I crafted up in 2011.  My first original pattern, Miss Hattie the Hedgehog Gnomey the finger puppet Dot the daschund Art for the

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2011 was a year of change.  How it ended is certainly a lot different than how it began.  There have been a lot of ups and downs but I know one thing for sure I am closing out this year on a positive note:)  Without going into too much personal detail I must say I started off the first few months of 2011 feeling pretty down.  I had to come to grips with the idea that something I had sacrificied

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Tomorrow night is New Year's Eve.  To be honest New Year's Eve is generally underwhelming for me.  Trying to come up with some fantastic plan to ring in the new year only to end up being disappointed.  I am actually looking forward to this year's festivities though.  A night of dancing and drinks with old friends is exactly what this lady needs. However as I look back through some of these old

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True to the Kenny and Dolly tune I am home for Christmas and have my proverbial bells on.  I couldn't be happier to spend a full Christmas in the 'burg after a few years doing it kind of half assed.  Last night my mom and I had our tradtional lobster dinner and then I headed into town for some QT with some of my faves(the Parks and Miller clans).  This afternoon brings a cramped holiday dinner

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Although it didn't go exactly according to plan I am so excited about the ornament exchange I did with a few friends this year.  Originally the plan was to exchange them at a little gathering at my place but alas, life gets in the way sometimes and plans have to change.  I love, love, love the ornaments I received and it was all I could do to wait until I got them all to share them.  I have such

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I have been seeing Native inspired prints popping up all over.  I quite enjoy it.  The above look is how I would chose to wear it. Native Land by jpparsons featuring fringe handbags FRIENDLY HUNTING black shirt, €559 Sole Mio Go Native Skirt, $29 Tight, $24 Christian Louboutin platform boots, £825 Jerome Dreyfuss fringe handbag, $1,470 Michael Kors bangles jewelry, $150 Blowing Raspberries

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 Why Andy Samberg is the best boyfriend ever: -Andy Sandberg is two years older than me.  This is a great age gap...especially since he is my high school sweetheart.  Instant cool points for dating a "senior" while I was still in grade 10. -He's in a band. -All of his collaborations rock.  JT, T-Pain and of course Michael Bolton....oh yeah! -Laser Cats and Laser Cats 3D makes me pee my pants. -

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My craft supplies are taking over my house.  I have card making supplies all over my kitchen table.  I have wooden bits, wire, embroidery floss, tole paints, glue, and fabric all over my living room.  I am doing a Christmas ornament exchange with a few friends and have moved this particular craft project to my living room, since my nook is already exploding.  It also allows me to watch "

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I found this recipe from The Crockstar via Pinterest.  It claims to be the best ever so I decided to make it for my dinner tonight.  I changed a few things...mostly because I couldn't find the Campbell's Golden Mushroom soup.  Here's what I did: Gathered up the following ingredients- 2 pounds cubed stew meat 2 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth 1 1/2 medium onion diced 4 tablespoons of

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If you asked me what my favorite design style is I am not sure what I would say.  I know one thing I definately would not say, and that is country!  I despise country.  Images of burgundy gingham and tole painted everything come to mind and it makes me barf a little in my mouth. So...I shocked myself last weekend when I bought myself this piece of country-fied art for my craft nook. I just

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I have eight million apples at my house.  Sooo...some apple baking was definitely in order.  I have about 10 lbs of apples that I picked yesterday, plus about a dozen MacIntosh apples that I bought about two weeks ago that have definitely seen better days (so clearly that equals eight million).  Since I am on a Martha kick I went online and found this recipe, Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake. Here's

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There are lots of times that I wish that I wasn't a sucky photographer.  This is one of those times.  I in part blame my regular 'ol camera...and then I of course blame myself for obviously having no idea what I am doing.  Last night I attended the Halifax Nocturne Art at Night event and was amazed at how this city came to life.  I would love to show you some great pictures of the awesome stuff I

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I am a huge Martha fan and haven't tried a recipe of her's I haven't liked.  Just today I tried a new one and again, I was not disappointed! Martha's Slowcooker Chicken Chili Tacos have been part of my cooking repetoire for about a year now.  They are delish!  Sooo...when I came across Martha's Smokey Beef Tacos I just had to give them a try. Here's how Martha says to do it: Ingredients 2 to 3

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I know it's still October but I am trying to get myself ready for Christmas (I know...insert groan here).  Although it's early I am planning on doing a mostly homemade Christmas.  I am trying again to do lot of homemade treats and gifts for the people I love.  I am also debating doing some craft shows/markets again.  I did the market last year for most of November and December but it was a lot 

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It's a rainy day here in Halifax and really I couldn't be more pleased.  I have on my comfy rainy days clothes(leggings, because they look cute with my rainboots and a flowy tunic top) and am gonna do some crafting.  I know two special boys with birthdays this month and I really want to make them each something special for their first and second birthdays.  I also have been on a roll making

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I submitted my bedrooom photos to Teenage Bedroom and they posted three of them!  I know you can see them right here but it is neat to see them on someone elses blog:)  As of right now they are the second submission from the top.

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I came across the site Teenage Bedroom last night via Apartment Therapy.  It really got me thinking about the chaotic crazy room I lived in from the age of 14 through 17.  When I was in grade 8 my family moved into a new house.  Since I was a dramatic 14 year old and the move meant I had to switch schools my mother let me do a few things she wouldn't normally, like get my own personal phone line

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Last night I watched the Emmy's and was actually quite entertained.  I think Jane Lynch did a great job hosting.  I was touched by a few of the acceptance speeches, Ty Burrell's and Melissa McCarthy's in particular.  The entertainment for the most part was superb.  I think I could have lived without the Emmytones but was overjoyed with the Lonely Island/Michael Bolton SNL medly.  I also thought

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It's been a while since I've last posted.  The last few weeks have been hectic and trying to say the least.  On Friday, September 2nd I lost one the most important people to me in the whole world, my nanny Rosanna (Rose) Frances Carter.  My nan was 86 years old and one of the toughest cookies I have ever known.  In her 86 years she raised nine children, survived cancer, diabetes and triple

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A while back I posted about doing cupcakes for a vintage wedding.  Well that day was yesterday so I spent the majority of my weekend up to my ears in buttercream.  In the end the cupcakes turned out well but it was not without a few hitches along the way.  Knowing full well that in my experience any thing that can go wrong, often does I gave myself lots of time to get these babies done.  I

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A few of you asked to see pictures of what I've been doing to my place since I moved in back in April.  I was hesitant to post the photos because it is a work in progress and didn't want to share until I had it just so.  However today I was cleaning up around here and decided now was just as good a time as any.  I will just update as I make it more fabulous:)  Here is how I have incorporated all

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Today I went shopping and spent some of my non-existent cash on some new threads.  I had been eyeing up these cute red jeans from Joe Fresh (only $29) and had been waiting 'til I had a great night at my waitressing job to justify buying them.  Well last Friday was that night.  Saturday morning I get up and head to my local Superstore's Joe Fresh department to get my jeans.  As my luck would have

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The weather has turned and the sun is shining.  I am once again a happy girl:)  I have posted in a while...I am pretty much maintaining the status-quo around here.  Wake up, lay in the sun, thrift, get crafty, maybe have a beer or two...repeat. Here are my latest thrift shop finds and one little sewing project in progress: Two lovely lamps in need of shades (cuz someone made the first one butt

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Blech.  It has been dreary around these parts.  At first I was trying to stay positive and view all this rain as an opportunity to get some things done around the house and work on some projects but I have officially had enough.  Here's how I've been entertainin' myself: 1.  Goin' to Beer Fest and drinkin' lots of beer from a tiny mug. 2.  Going to the Museum of Natural History with Cute Face

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Here is a tutorial on how to complete your very own plate wall.  It's probably not really necessary and pretty self explanatory but I'm gonna show you anyways.  Plus I made one crucial mistake when doing mine and lost a really cute plate so hopefully this will prevent someone from doing the same thing I did ;) Step 1:  Gather a collection of interesting plates.  Step 2:  Arrange the plates on

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A couple of days ago I wrote about yarn bombing and than oddly enough I came across (again via Twitter) another totally awesome form of vandalism, glitter graffiti.  Theresa Himmer has decided against spray paint and went for glitter and sequins...truly a girl after my own heart!  She has taken glitter and sequins and adhered them to fabric and then somehow attached them to buildings all over

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It's been a while since I did a secret boyfriend post.  I think that because up until now I have only found men worthy of secret boyfriend, summer fling, or friends with benefits.  This post isn't actually about my secret boyfriend...it's about my secret husband.  Sorry Jools.  Jamie is coming home to me from now on.  Seriously, what more could a woman ask for?  He cooks.  He's got a charming

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Now I could get down with some graffiti like this!  Yarn bombing, yarn storming or guerilla knitting is in my opinion one of the raddist (yeah, I said raddist) things I have come across in a little while.  My friend T actually tweeted about this a few weeks ago and I have been meaning to post about it and just haven't had time.   Yarn bombing adds warmth and colour to urban landscapes.  I am down

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My plate wall has gone from 83% done to about 16% done...not to be too precise or anything!  Yesterday I went to get the adhesive hook thingys (that is the technical term) to attach to my last two plates and after they dried I was going to hang them up today and I would be done.  Well obviously that did not happen.  I was out pimpin' out my deck (removing the vines that had over taken about 25%

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My plate wall is 83.3% done.  10 of the 12 plates are hung and look great.  I would be completely done but I am having issues with two of the plates.  I opted to use adhesive eye hook thingys instead of those ugly wire hanger thingys and they didn't stick to two of the plates very well.  The good  news is I thought that this might happen (since when I do a project anything that can go wrong often

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Now that the golf tournament is done for this year I really want to get some of the projects done that I have been meaning to do for some time now.  Some things that I want to do are kind of mundane things that need to be done around here but I also want to get back into some more creative projects.  I really haven't done much of anything in that regard since the winter and I am getting the

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It's crunch time!  Last night I got home at about 1:15am after spending a long (but satisfyingly, productive) 14 hours with my friend Krystal (and her mom, stepdad and friend Becky) working on things for the second annual Max Mackeen Martin Foundation golf tournament and fundraiser.   I posted about this amazing cause and family a few months back when they appeared in The Chronicle Herald (a

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Here are just a couple of inspiring images I saw today while browsing around... Maybe I will do some silhouettes in my bare bathroom... Benign Objects Beautiful.  I want my house to look like this. Rodelle Bas Hmmm can't wait to have my home looking just the way I want it:)

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Here are my Friday night Value Village finds. -The two floral pictures will go on either side of my bed. -The brown daisy plates are the same as the ones we had when I was a kid and one will go on my plate wall. -The other "Kissin' don't last, Cookin' do" plate will also go on my plate wall. -The tacky snowman will be hid away until Christmas -I am not sure where the little squirrel and dried

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For a long time I didn't bother with Twitter.   I didn't really understand the appeal.  I am still unsure if I do but I am giving it a whirl!  I hear it's hopelessly addictive and even better than facebook...we'll see about that.  Follow me @JanetPParsons

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Today was a perfectly lovely day.  I did very little and enjoyed every minute of it.  I woke up went for groceries, came home and did some dishes and then spent pretty much the remainder of my day lounging on my back deck reading in my new floppy hat.  The sun was glorious, with just enough of a breeze that I never felt uncomfortable. For dinner I tried out a new recipe; quinoa burgers.  They

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I have been M.I.A for a few weeks.  Just busy writing report cards and wrapping up the school year.  I am sad to say goodbye to my classes but more than happy to be off for the first summer in three years (save one shift a week at Hamachi).  I can't wait to take two months and relax and recharge my batteries which have been running pretty low.  Although not officially working too much I

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Here are the rest of my thrifted finds from the past week or so: Vintage Plaid ($3) Vintage Pink ($5), needs to be altered...too big! Pink Arcoroc France Glassware($19)Sweet Little Botanical Bowls ($6)  Horsey Plate for plate wall ($2) Housewarming Gifts from K: Buttercup Yellow with Polka Dot Apron (this picture does not do it justice!) Glass Cake Plate with Tin Lid Adorabley Fruity

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Pardon mon francais if it is not quite right.. I am working with my very rusty high school French and can't be bothered to "babel fish" it. Here are my latest finds...there are more than a few!  I had misplaced my camera cord and just found it tonight so the pics have been piling up.  The picture quality is terrible for a lot of these shots.  I just threw the item somewhere in my place and

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Here is a sunshiney outfit I would love to own.  I just need the weather to wear it...oh yeah...and the money to buy it:) Marc Jacobs printed top, $198 Versace polka dot shorts, $595 Christian Louboutin platform pumps, $995 Proenza Schouler leather handbag, $2,350 Kate Spade gold jewelry, $78 Marc by Marc Jacobs enamel earrings, $24

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-3347687903039767632011-05-29T19:28:00.000-03:002011-05-29T19:28:40.756-03:00

Several months back I posted about a wedding that I was going to be making cupcakes for this summer.  Well...life kinda kicked me in the ass and all my planning and ideas got put on the back burner.  Now finally today I had the lovely bride and her sister-in-law to be over for the tasting.  I made Vanilla Bean with Marshmallow Buttercream, Strawberry with Strawberry Frosting and Triple Chocolate

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Yesterday I had the score of a century.  Five gorgeous pairs of shoes for $20.15.  Yes that's right just a smidge over $20!  I even snagged a pair of vintage, white (with snakeskin) Stuart Weitzman (for Mr. Seymour) heels.  How did I get so lucky?  Value Village was having a 50% off sale and for some reason noone else saw the beauty in these old gems.  Here they are: #1#2 #3 #4 & #5 The

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My house was coming along quite nicely.  It was beginning to feel like a home.  As of late I have been experiencing some setbacks and it is really destroying any motivation to get anything done.  The biggest set back has been the damn blinds!  For some reason I am incapable of measuring my windows correctly.  My first attempt I ended up with blinds that were just a smidge too narrow.  So...I

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Here is something a little different from all of the thrifty posts as of late.  I just wanted to share some art that my grade 2/3's created.  I just thought that they did such a great job, there paintings are soooo darn adorable.  We did them as part of a lesson on primary/secondary colours and tint.  Maybe I should just teach art full time.

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I have a problem.  I am officially addicted to thrift shopping and trying to find things to pimp out my place.  I went to Value Village both today and yesterday and both days came out with more than an arm load.  Here is what I got: -Japanese(?) doll for my little collection (she may not be Japanese but she looks kinda similar to my others) -two little ornate picture frames -red gingham table

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-8431867121933619062011-05-01T23:29:00.000-03:002011-05-01T23:29:29.896-03:00

I haven't been near my computer since the big move last weekend.  To say that my computer is slow is an understatement.  Today it seems less cranky so I am going to attempt a post.  I just can't wait to get my income tax return so I can get the new computer that I so desperately need.  Things are coming along pretty well here.  I haven't got nearly as much done as I had hoped at this point but

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-24866191821275137042011-04-22T09:35:00.000-03:002011-04-22T09:35:39.989-03:00

Easter weekend has been trumped this year by moving weekend.  Although I am still up to my ears in paint (still one full coat to do in the kitchen/dining room and the entire bathrooom) the move must commence.  I have been so focused on painting and finding furniture and sweet decor for my apartment that I actually forgot to pack.  So...today I will be spending my Good Friday packing up all of the

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-29255453224445523902011-04-17T22:33:00.003-03:002011-04-17T22:36:36.563-03:00

My last Fashion Friday post (which was actually posted on a Saturday) was a tribute to Glee's Rachel Berry( aka Lea Michelle).  For this week's Style Sunday (they just keep getting later and later) I put together an outfit for the Glee Girl who's style I actually like the most...Emma Pilsbury.  Miss Pilsbury (portrayed by Jayma Mays) is the guidance counsellor at William McKinley High School. 

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I have been totally M.I.A. for the last 8 days.  No updates on my bargain hunting adventures, no Fashion Friday, no nothing.  I don't even really have anything for you today.  The reason for my disappearance?  Report cards, planning, field trips to the Discovery Center, moving and painting.  Tonnes and tonnes of creamy, off-white painting.  I have been up to my ears in paint since Wednesday.  My

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-71221114765403962062011-04-09T23:59:00.003-03:002011-04-10T17:55:27.472-03:00

So I've got the keys to my new place and today I was on a mission.  I had my mind set on getting some good, cheap furniture to fill my new abode and boy did I succeed!  I mentioned a few posts back that my goal was to furnish and decorate my new place for $500.  First, here are my before photos: View of the hall way and front door. My living room windows.  My favorite thing about the whole

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-86239726583329217942011-04-09T02:10:00.001-03:002011-04-09T10:27:36.891-03:00

So it is 2:05 am and I just got home from work and realized that I had completely spaced on Fashion Friday.  Luckily I put this board together last week and was able to whip it out...just a little later...I guess I can call it Saturday Style for just this week!  This week I decided to pay homage to the ever obnoxious but equally adorable Rachel Berry of Glee.  I must admit that as of late I

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-33300587019468103582011-04-03T15:12:00.001-03:002011-04-03T20:12:37.321-03:00

On May 1st I will be moving into my very own Barbie Dream House...or at least it will be.  My brain is going into overdrive thinking of ways to beautify my new place.  My plans include lots of florals, lace, pink and ultra feminine touches.  I am also going to try to do this on a very strict budget and from mostly thrifted, up-cycled items.  I am aiming to do it all for under $500 and that

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-90586741884228698772011-04-01T07:07:00.001-03:002011-07-15T09:56:09.072-03:00

Max Martin this Fashion Friday is a tribute to you. If I was dressing to impress you, this is what I'd pick. I think you'd approve. DC Shoes logo tee, $20 True Religion distressed boyfriend jeans, 459 EUR Converse shoes, 39 GBP Burberry bowler handbag, 1,095 GBP Michael Kors blue watch, $160 Tarina Tarantino lucite jewelry, $25 Sunglasses aviator sunglass, $450

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-42843004775267646092011-03-25T09:00:00.005-03:002011-03-26T08:18:24.848-03:00

Since I've been having so much playing with Polyvore I've decided to try to do a fashion focused post each Friday, Fashion Friday!  I don't know how much luck I'll have with being consistent with this but I'll do my best!  I am  no fashion expert but I like what I like and that's what I'll post.  Since spring has officially been here for almost a week I thought I'd start with a spring look. 

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-10693591495974693142011-03-21T09:00:00.001-03:002011-03-21T09:00:18.436-03:00

WE WANT YOU: a military inspired look We Want You by jpparsons featuring a handles handbag Burberry cotton knit cardigan, $395 Helmut Lang knit top, $210 TopShop ankle length pants, $76 Balenciaga military shoes, 465 GBP Balenciaga handles handbag, $1,995 Yves Saint Laurent stamped jewelry, 180 GBP Marc by Marc Jacobs engraved jewelry, $38 Ray Ban metal aviator sunglass, $159

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-1596130250280024512011-03-20T09:30:00.002-03:002011-04-03T00:32:09.930-03:00

Friday was a very bittersweet day for me.  I finished up my Music teaching job and am starting at my new job on Monday.  I had to make the difficult choice between staying at a school that I love and going to a school that could potentially be a lot more challenging.  I really had to weigh the pros and cons of this one. Current School (Primary to Grade Six Music): -GREAT kids -GREAT staff -

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-28464801965527900662011-03-13T23:41:00.000-03:002011-03-13T23:41:43.454-03:00

That's right peeps!  Today is my 31st birthday.  I celebrated last night with the ladies at an awesome new wine bar in town.  We got to Obladee at around 8 with no real plan...just have a few drinks and see where the night took us.  Well it didn't really take us anywhere.  We enjoyed the atmosphere at Obladee so much we pretty much just stayed there all night.  It was exactly what I wanted for my

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-52861346907013364412011-03-06T20:05:00.001-04:002011-03-06T20:08:02.741-04:00

Here's my newest Polyvore look in case you are interested...and I guess even if you are not... I know that the Globes and Oscar's are over some of the hub bub about this movie has died down. Even so I just thought it was soooooo beautiful that I had to do a board on it.  Besides I only just found out about Polyvore! Chanel little black dress atelier-mayer.com Long sleeve shrug 10 GBP - 

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-12773741161984403262011-03-02T22:13:00.000-04:002011-03-02T22:13:05.056-04:00

Okay.  So just a week or two ago I was gushing over my newest obsession...Pinterest.  Well I have just discovered another time wasting tool on the web.  As if I don't spend enough time on here as it is.  Between Facebook, Pinterest, emails, this blog, reading blogs and once in a while doing actual work I spend far too much time looking at a screen.  Anyhoo that is beside the point because it

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-20367307247685992052011-02-25T01:28:00.001-04:002011-02-25T01:31:05.263-04:00

I've had two weeks of Spring Break and it has basically slipped by and I haven't accomplished many of the things I had intended.  I wanted to get a big jump start on some sewing so I can take part in some craft shows in the spring and summer.  I did a couple of things but nothing major.  One thing that did happen that has got me really excited is that I have taken on a job making cupcakes for a

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-33864597752218260872011-02-16T11:50:00.001-04:002011-02-16T11:57:02.011-04:00

I've been wanting to try this idea I found a while back on Bakerella's site for tiny tiny realistic looking hamburger cupcakes.  So...when the BF's 32nd birthday rolled around last week I thought it was about time I gave it a go!  What could be more perfect for a man's birthday than little burger cakes.  Before I show you my little burger I need to explain something.  This little burger has

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-74512692550971801492011-02-14T16:00:00.001-04:002011-02-14T16:06:29.292-04:00

I am a little disappointed in myself this Valentine's day:(  Normally I would have my little Valentine's tree decorated and the apartment adorned in red, pink and white.  This year however, Valentine's day snuck up on me and I didn't get into my usual festive spirit.  I think I got caught up planning for the BF's birthday and in my school work etc.  The BF and I aren't even  celebrating this

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-29070279073720791492011-02-10T23:30:00.002-04:002011-02-10T23:32:59.853-04:00

I was perusing etsy looking at cute little felt creatures when I came across another felt "Hattie" hedgehog.  She looks somewhat similar to mine only not 3D (and not nearly as cute if I do say so myself)....via Bloomingvintage on EtsyThis prompted me to do a quick google search to see what would come up.  My Hattie and my pattern for her were the first ones to appear but there appears to be

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-13556079383396121002011-02-06T22:47:00.000-04:002011-02-06T22:47:21.914-04:00

For Christmas the BF bought me the Kobo e-reader.  While I was very interested in this new technology I was a little hesitant about making the switch from good old fashioned paper books.  I love the smell of books and the feel of turning pages, I love bookmarks and looking at books on my bookshelf (even if I have no intention of ever reading them again).  I must say after reading two books on my

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-41061687633349351072011-02-01T20:15:00.001-04:002011-02-01T20:17:03.808-04:00

Oh Pinterest, I am in love with you.  As a person who is constantly scouring the web for inspiration and beautiful images Pinterest is a dream come true.  Until just a few days ago I had to save random images to my computer...losing the links, forgetting the sources and never being able to find them again.  "Pinterest is a social catalog service. Think of it as a virtual pinboard — a place

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A week or so ago I whipped up some sketches of little cuties that I wanted to turn into softies.  Here's what I've come up with so far: Introducing Peanut the daschund... ...and Jasper the Gnome, a little finger puppet! I can't wait to make some more:)

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-90064248214030169102011-01-24T16:52:00.001-04:002011-07-15T09:56:51.499-03:00

This isn't the sort of thing I would normally post on my blog.  Generally I stick to crafty, cute and light-hearted topics.  Today however, I would like to tell you about Max. Max was a precious little guy who captured the hearts of anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.  Everyone knew with in a minute of meeting him what a cute, charismatic, kind, and an all round great kid he was. 

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-37081110510999390842011-01-19T21:00:00.000-04:002011-01-19T21:00:25.268-04:00

Last night on my facebook page I posed the question "What adorable creature should I craft next?"  The first suggestions I got included a weiner dog, a whale, and a walrus.  Do you see a theme there?  I joked that I could make my very own 'W' series of felt softies.  Here are the sketches I whipped up to hopefully eventually convert into patterns. I think I can pull of the first two but the

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-26043531269569823972011-01-17T21:47:00.001-04:002011-01-17T21:53:00.087-04:00

I said a few days ago that I was looking for hedgehog inspiration and here is why: Meet Hattie! See she fits in my hand like the other hedgehog and is almost as cute! Hattie is my first 100% original design.  Here is how I made her! 1.  I looked at some cute pictures of hedgehogs and some cute hedgehogs sent to me by Alana from Japan.  I sketched out a picture of a little hedgie. 2.  I cut the

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-48020365793402410262011-01-17T16:22:00.001-04:002011-01-17T16:24:58.360-04:00

In my humble un-qualified opinion here are a few of my picks for the best dressed at the Golden Globes last night.  I know there have been 8 million posts about this and this one is coming a little too late...oh well what can ya do?  I had kids to teach today. My #1 favorite look of the evening was on January Jones.  She looked stunning in this red Versace dress.Speaking of globes...I think she

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-87086712364320955002011-01-16T10:17:00.001-04:002011-01-16T10:19:36.654-04:00

I am not one to gush about and post pictures of cute little animals but this little hedgehog takes the cake on adorableness.  I think hedgehogs are pretty effin' sweet anyways but this guy is just about sweetest thing I have ever seen.  I just want one of my very own to carry around in my purse to pull out whenever I could use a laugh or something to make me smile.  I found this roly little dude

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-17973919957997730752011-01-11T18:48:00.000-04:002011-01-11T18:48:49.677-04:00

I just wanted to take a minute to share some links to some softies that I want to make in the near future.  To my friends with babies or those who are expecting babies you may receive one of these as a gift.  Once I get them made I will post some pics of my versions! I am praying for a snow day on Wednesday.  Maybe if I get one I'll start with this litte one from q.D.PaToOtieS get the pattern

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-69133757472782243902011-01-08T11:09:00.000-04:002011-01-08T11:09:28.228-04:00

Okay so I've been messing around with my blog again and have the colours all screwed up.  Someone who has no idea what they are doing shouldn't go around messing with html and trying to customize things.  I don't have the patience to fix it at the moment so for the time being it's gonna stay as is.  I will play with it a bit more later.

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-30785814320107741522011-01-08T01:13:00.002-04:002011-04-03T15:16:10.230-03:00

I've been thinking a lot about re-decorating lately.  This is really quite a shame seeing as how I live in an apartment and have zero budget for decorating.  When I say zero I don't mean like I have to shop cheaply or look for second hand items...I mean zero.  Like my car needs a new transmission and I have zero dollars in the bank and I don't get paid for another week...zero.  Oh well I am gonna

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-1722591193251627662011-01-02T14:42:00.000-04:002011-01-02T14:42:26.686-04:00

In 2011 I want to really focus on original designs and participating in a few larger craft shows rather than a small one every week.  I have tapped out the web for free patterns and really want to step up my creativity a notch and come up with some of my own.  Also, given the busy nature of my life I think I could have more, unique better quality stuff if I focused on a few specific shows rather

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-44469939667039330572011-01-01T11:13:00.000-04:002011-01-01T11:14:06.007-04:00

This is a little different then the stuff I usually post about (it has nothing to do with crafting, thrifting, baking etc) but it is too funny not to share.  I suppose it's not really very funny if you don't know me or the crazy people I work with, but it's my blog so I guess I can post what I want;) Anyhoo...the other day at work things were a little slow and some raps were written (thanks

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-56730882119373897052010-12-31T10:04:00.001-04:002011-01-08T11:13:35.981-04:00

Just a touch out of my league budget wise but beautiful none-the-less.  Do ya think H&M will have anything similar? 1. Clutch by Valentino ($4,100)2. Candela NYC Bianca Tunic ($475)3.??? Apparently I forgot 3!4. Silver wrapped gold necklace Nicole Ramano ($325)5. Silk knit sweater Helmut Lang ($295)6. Scattered sequined mini skirt Vince ($295)7.  Exclusive leather studded clutch Rebecca Minkoff

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-37082177615223412172010-12-30T10:44:00.000-04:002010-12-30T10:55:12.881-04:00

Sigh...too bad I'll be ringing in 2011 in my Lulu's.... maybe next year I will host an snowy, sparkly, frou-frou winter wonderland inspired event.  For this year bring on comfy family fun:)

janniephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11679130261742644043noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123554771757052468.post-37908223056083892152010-12-29T11:24:00.000-04:002010-12-29T11:24:26.283-04:00

I just came across this just now and am totally loving it!  It is all just so me.  I love the bright colours and the fun and whimsical nature of it all.  I am probably waaaaaay lame for just finding this now but I love it and had to post a few pics! Courtesy of the Kate Spade Holiday 2010 Campaign: Mix and Mingle

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I am struggling to come up with the ambition to do a proper post.  I am trying to get a tonne of last minute Christmas stuff done, here's what I am trying to check of my to do list... ___ wrap gifts ___ get 2 gingerbread ornaments made ___ make table runner ___ make felt stocking ___ make cupcake ornaments ___ make Sweet and Hot Spiced Pecans ___ make more owls ___ put finishing touches on sweet

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Image how thrilled I was last week when rummaging through Value Village looking for suitable costumes for my school's Christmas Concerts when I found these gems! They were just sitting there un-priced abd un-loved, just waiting for me to rescue them.  I just love everything about them.  The vintage vinyl seats in such an amazing Brady Bunch-esque 60's/70's print.  Also, I neglected to mention

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I haven't had too much to blog  as of late.  I have just been busy trying to adjust to my new teaching position and planning like crazy for the Christmas concerts...all three that I am responsible for, yikes!  I have managed to find the time to make a few new things this week.  Some new fancy feathered headbands, which I forgot to photograph before I sold them this weekend and some really cute

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After about a year and a half of not being in the classroom full time I finally have a full time long term substitute postion teaching music at two schools.  It is only until Christmas for sure but at least I know for five weeks or so that I will be getting steady work and I can ease up on some of my Hamachi shifts.  That's the good news.  Here is where things get tricky...I am also going to be

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I have just completed my first comission of custom cupcake toppers.  A friend of mine asked me to make some Sesame Street toppers for friends of hers who are celebrating the adoption of their son this weekend.  This little guy happens to be into Sesame Street so I whipped up some toppers for the party. Here is a shot that shows the designs up close.  The Oscar design is missing and replaced

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Yesterday I woke up at the butt-crack of dawn, got my friend K and headed to the Alderney Landing Market in Dartmouth for the first time ever. We had a table near one of the entrances and other than it being a little chilly from the doors opening and closing we had a nice day chatting and people watching.  Me at our cute little table. Table set up. Items weren't exactly flying off the shelves 

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I am frantically trying to get ready for my debut at the market but wanted to share a few things that I have made in the past week or so.  Between teaching, my serving job and hockey I have no clue how I am going to get this all together by 5am-ish on Saturday morning but I am sure I will succeed.  I may not have everything perfect (which will kill me) but I am sure it will be just fine. Snow

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1. Early September, buy not one, but two awesome Halloween costume at a thrift store. 2.  September and October are super, crazy busy, don't give much thought to Halloween, knowing in the back of my mind I've got two costumes. 3. On the night of the Halloween party, come home from work and try on costume number one (Little Miss Muffet). 4.  Realize the zipper is broken and there is not enough

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My friend Alana over at Japan-a-lana is doing a super cute give away.  If you would like a chance to win this super cute Hello Kitty tiger plushie you just have to: ~"following" her blog using blogger, ~"liking" her Cats say Nyan Facebook page, or ~"follow" her Cats say Nyan store on storenvy.com Contest closes December 1 in Japan.  Alana will ship this lovely prize anywhere in the world if you

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I don't know what it is about these funny lookin' little buggers but I just love them so.  I while back I picked up these adorable (and hilarious) salt and pepper shakers and now I've got this little two piece dish that I thrifted at Value Village... ...and this adorable tiny cookie cutter I got a few days later at the Bulk Barn.  Can't you just see it now, a whole litter of these guys from

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I have officially booked a table at the Alderney Landing Farmer's Market to sell my crafts!  I went there yesterday to check it out and I really enjoyed the vibe there.  There was lots of fresh produce, baked goods and several craftsters like myself.  There was also live music and a really relaxed atmosphere, it was busy but not overly crowded.  The market is open Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.  I am

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I just created a Jannie Bananie Designs page on Facebook.  Head on over and "like" it! Whadda ya think of the turquoise/pink combo?  I may switch it to turquoise and red...I am open to suggestions.

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Much to the BF's dismay the apartment now has a Halloween tree.  Here's what I did to make it: 1.  Find a creepy looking branch.  Having a hurricane recently made this much easier for me.  Spray paint it black and add black glitter. 2. Stick the branch in a large styrofoam ball and stick in some sort of pot.  I used a little pail that I spray painted black. 3.  Drape the styrofoam ball with

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You may have noticed I changed my blog name today.  Well after some deliberation I have decided that I am eventually gonna try to sell some of my creations at a local flea market.  I haven't got all the details worked out but I think I am going to spend the winter getting stuff made and then start selling it in the spring.  I really have no choice...I need to sell some of it so I can justify

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It's grey and pouring outside. I couldn't think of a better day to spend inside being crafty and snuggly. I just wanted to share a few more cards (still obsessed!)I've made in the past few days: Turquoise and red Russian Matryoshka doll. I made it from a template found here. Folded Matryoshka dolls from the same site. Boob and bum card. A little cheeky don't cha think? Backside. Kokeshi doll.

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