I have been overweight all of my life. This is in no way my "I am skinny now" post, it's just that I finally lost enough weight to go down a size of pants! My 18 and 20's have been rapidly getting too big and finally last weekend I had the last straw when I couldn't even hide the excess fabric under my tee shirts. I went to trusty Old Navy to try on some jeans! I tried on the 18's first because I thought maybe my old jeans were just stretched out too much or something, I was pleasantly surprised to find that they weren't even close to a good fit! I had Kat grab me another pair. In a different cut and the same thing, too big! I was hesitant to even try the next size down not wanting to be discouraged. She grabbed me a 16 which I haven't worn since I was 17 and I did t for a minute think it would fit well! But thy fit like a glove and I did a little dance in the dressing room and Kat have me a big high five! I am so excited to have a pair of jeans that fit well! The number on the tag doesn't "define" me but it sure makes me feel accomplished! 25 pounds down, lots more to go!!
It all started with Pinterest - yes, that rant about Pinterest still stands, but this was inspired from there. I wanted to recreate a wreath of bulbs, I hate buying wreaths since they expire year after year, this one will hang in my home for a LONG time, possibly till I die... that is how much I love how it turned out! So, being my crafty (and somewhat frugal) self, I set off to find the materials to make it. Finding that bulbs are not quite as cheap as you'd expect, I found them for 80% off. This wreath, at cost would have run me about $125. ACK! I made it for under 35%! So pretty! So pleased! Many have asked me to make one for them - my answer - you buy the bulbs and materials and I'll glue it together!
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