So I mentioned the other day that I went to an antique store and browsed. Alone. I make a point to state that because it rarely happens. I'm usually with my mom and the girl (my bella) and I'm always so busy answering to "Kelli look" or making sure the girl hasn't found some $100 vintage hat and purse ensemble that she MUST have!!!

So the girl had a cheerleading camp with her aunt and I dropped her there and off I went. First stop was to Marshalls where I found the awesome jewelry holder (I'm going back next week to get a necklace holder) and I got an amazing grey pencil skirt for $9.99. Then it was off to the antique mall in Northglenn. I went intending to get my vintage table cloth fix, but the dishes were calling to me. Here is what I got:

I got this beautiful ring box for $9.50. That usually is above my budget, but it was exactly what I was looking for for the night stand (as seen in a previous post) so I splurged!

A pristine set of 4 Butterfly Gold Pyrex coffee cups marked down to $6.00 for all of them.

And this cool green relish tray. I think my mother in law has one exactly like it, but it was only $5.00 and it just spoke to me. I can't wait to use it. Oh, and the Coronet magazines. I wasn't familiar with them, but they were 50 cents and I loved the old ads and pictures and articles. these are from 1957 I think. You can read more about the Coronet magazing here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronet_(magazine)).

I enjoy thrifting more than antique shops just because you can usually get a better deal, but this day I think I did pretty good.

Oh, and today was another really good day. Its amazing how being organized can make you feel empowered. Also, at a lunch meeting today, I only ate protein and lots of green salad and I actually SKIPPED THE AMAZING CARROT CAKE that was provided. Go Kelli!

I just had to write about how proud I am of myself! The last three days I have managed to cut the white carbs and sugar out of my diet. That is a feat for me since I am a self proclaimed sugar-a-holic! I also am trying to limit my wheat intake - just to see.... I haven't been feeling well the last two weeks, very gassy (TMI -sorry!) and my stomach has been acting up. I decided it was time to change my eating habits just so I could feel better (imagine that....). So far, I'm feeling really good these past few days.

Ever since I bought this exact thermos:

I've been bringing cooked oatmeal from home. I only add cinnamon and a slight bit of splenda (trying to cut that out too or look for a more natural alternative) and either almond milk or FF half and half. It's been a huge success because I can keep it warm til I get to work and then I eat it over the course of an hour at my desk. This REALLY helps me stay full and I just feel better eating it! I know I can keep this up because it's in writing! Yesterday's lunch was zucchini curry soup and today's lunch is black bean soup. See, its all good - Kelli, you can do this!

I'm listening to this and enjoying it.

Seriously, a year since I've posted?

I guess I thought I would be good at this blogging thing, but I guess I was wrong. Another year, or really OVER a year, and the same problems: disorganization, cleaning and all. DH (dear husband) and I have decided that we are hoarders. Not eligible for an A & E drama, but we just have so much crap! We used to live in 970 square feet with a 460 square feet basement.....

and then two years ago moved into the green house with 2600 square feet....

And we have packed the green house to the MAX! the green house has a 2 car garage and a one car garage and they are both full! Plus a loft area that is full. What the hell?? Today we talked about getting rid of some stuff. I objected, then realized its just stuff. We WILL get rid of some stuff! It feels good to say lets get rid of stuff. Life is far too short to even use all of this stuff! I'll stay accountable to blogland and update when stuff has been gotten rid of...First need to start with organization.....

Last night I cleaned my bedroom. I have a love affair with jewelry ever since I was introduced to Premier Designs (I used to sell even!) and when I get home from work, my jewelry comes off and it gets put wherever. So, I knew I needed to get a handle on it. Most of it lands on top of my night stand as embarrassingly witnessed below:

Ok, jewelry and alot of other junk. So I cleaned it up as well as organized my jewelry! As happily shown here:

So much better! And I organized my jewelry to make it easier to put away and pick out - before it was in a premier designs duffle bag in black trays. But yesterday I was a Marshalls and got the new holder - I love it!

Cool huh? I also went to an antique store yesterday, but thats a post for another day. Now off to being domestic.

Today I accomplished the following: Ate well, vacummed and dusted under bed, flipped mattress, cleaned duvet and mattress cover and changed sheets, baked cookies for the kids lunch. Very productive indeed!