So I look at my Facebook page to see when my last post on here was and dang if it wasn't 11 days ago... Sorry I just have had no motivation to finish my ottoman so have had nothing to really blog about. At any rate, I have tried some new Pinteresting (to coin a phrase) ideas since my last post. 

Spaghetti squash! Who knew, right? Probably lots of people but I was not aware of it so soooorry! ;)  It was totally delicious! I would swap my noodle for it any day!  Not sure if it would swap out as nicely with other sauces as with tomato based sauces though...  I was actually at the store to get zucchini to try as pasta when I ran into my friend Tracy, who looked at me like I was crazy when I said I'd never even heard of spaghetti squash so I got that instead.

Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce recipe. Can I just say $$$$$$! (That means "Money!" in Holly speak)  It was so incredibly amazing I cannot even tell you.  Even better the next day and the next day and.... I should probably stop eating so much Spaghetti Alfredo.  But that's neither here nor there. ;)  I used spaghetti noodles because it was all we had.  http://pinterest.com/pin/30047522486010235/

Easy Egg Drop Soup.  Awesome!  Super simple and tasted just like what you'd get at a Chinese restaurant.  I added tofu too which tastes great and adds some more filler to this light and delicious soup. http://pinterest.com/pin/30047522486053853/

But enough about food, how bout my No Poo Shampoo and Conditioner?!  Baking soda + Water and Apple Cider Vinegar + Water respectively.  Totally legit, so far.  It absolutely cleans my hair, I've gone 2 days at a time without washing it but they say it'll get even better after my scalp returns to it's normal PH balance.  It's supposed to help your hair grow faster and stronger too which is something I need so very badly.  I also starting taking Biotin which is a vitamin supplement which helps hair, skin and nails.  My hair is hopelessly thin from over processing, add that to the fact that I now use boxed dye (tho I haven't dyed it in months) and you've got yourself hair that you put up in a bun 9 times outta 10.  Anyhoo, here's that link: http://pinterest.com/pin/30047522486052110/ 

I can't get the image to stay flipped upright! Grrrr... So annoying.

I hope some of this is helpful or interesting to any of you.  I thoroughly enjoy trying out these silly Pinterest ideas, especially since I've been having so much success with them!  I have had my fill of failures though such as last nights attempt to re-soften hard French Bread.  The tutorial said "Just rinse bread completely in cold water (don't soak though) and pop it in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes."  FAIL.  My bread got even harder!  It ended up being a great chew toy for Presley (our black lab puppy). At least someone got to enjoy it. lol

Have a great rest of your week everyone!
Holly

If the mood strikes... nevermind.  Happy Friday!!! 

So I teased about an ottoman that I was constructing using a yard-sale table I got for $5.  Here is my progress so far... Without the pics of it's current state of undress due to the adhesive not holding up.  In the adhesive's defense, I haven't worked on the ottoman in a couple weeks and it should have been covered in batting and fabric by now. *sigh*

$5 yard sale table that started it all

After I spray painted it black and stained the top

My pal and partner in all things Pinteresty, Tracy with the supplies

After screwing in wood frame and stuffing it with foam to fill in the gaps.

Spray adhesive to add foam around all the edges and Voila! Ready for foam topper, batting and fabric!

We also drilled the holes in the top of the table which I forgot to take a picture of so once I'm alllll finished with it I'll post missing steps/whatnot.  Oh so the sewing issue I mentioned!  The fabric is not wide enough to cover 2 sides of it so I'll have to cut 2 pieces of the fabric and sew them to the large size which will create 2 seams on the sides (I fervently hope this works out).  Miss Tracy is going to be doing the sewing since I'm not confident on the sewing machine as of yet.

Wish us luck!!!

Have an awesome weekend!
Holly







 

Howdy!
   Daniel and I have been obsessed with cooking lately.  If you've seen my Facebook pics lately, you've seen some of my experiments. 

Pepper Jack cheese and spinach stuffed chicken.  This was delish!

Of course they're all Pinterest inspired! lol  My husband HATES Pinterest btw.  Everytime I mention it he rolls his eyes... Which I totally don't get because I've had some great recipe successes due to Pinterest.  I'll be trying some tonight as well.  I'm thinking the mozzarella and pepperoni stuffed crescent rolls...  Wish me luck!  These are all pinned on my Fooooood! board.   http://pinterest.com/hollyatwood/fooooood/

Peace! 

Happy Tuesday y'all! 
   
     In other Atwood related news, we've acquired a dirt bike for my oldest son, Jack.  He's pretty darn good at it too!

The Birthday Boy, Jack (his 7th Birthday)

Look at Dylan chasing after him.  So cute (if I do say so myself).  Dylan has just learned to ride his bicycle without training wheels so I'm sure he'll be on that thing soon. I can't wait.  I've never been into this stuff before, I wasn't raised up on it, so it's all new and exciting.  Looking forward to taking Jack to the track soon.  He seems to think he'll be doing jumps and tricks.... We shall see...

Have a great day everyone!

Hello Bloggy people!
    
So, it's been almost a year since I posted anything on this blog but I'd like to try again....  I was doing so good for awhile there! Dang it. 

Anyhoo, since my last post, 2 of our nephews came to live with us for awhile.  They're 9 and 11 and have been with us for almost a year now.  Needless to say, my home has been a madhouse with 4 little boys running around, playing, fighting, stealing... nevermind...  At any rate, we've been busy.

I'm currently trying to decorate my formal living room.  Darn you, Pinterest and your clever ideas!  I started an ottoman project, pictures to follow soon, but have stalled out on it since I hit a sewing issue. Meh.  Hoping to have it finished this weekend.  I also bought a wingback chair for $10 that I'd like to re-cover myself but I think I'm just too scared. So it looks like I'll be spending the $300 to get it re-covered professionally. 

  I know, I know, I could just get a new chair, probably cheaper but this will be custom! (I keep telling myself) 

I also had the very clever idea to ask my bestie Brittany Ryan (who's an artist) for projects she didn't like or just did for class or whatever.  So I'll be getting original artwork soon, yay!   I need to get a couch and an area rug and I'll be set on furniture.  I'll be sure to post before/after pics when all is said and done.

To be continued...