My heart goes out to all of the people affected by the earthquake off the coast of Japan and the resulting tsunami that is now making it’s way towards Hawaii and the Western United States coast.

If you have family or friends in Japan, and are having difficulties contacting them, Google launched a new tool in order to connect people. You can find it here

Also, The American Red Cross has several pages of information about finding loved ones, general information about the earthquake and resulting tsunami, and ways you can help.

The American Red Cross – News Room

Donate to The American Red Cross and help those affected by the 2011 Japanese Earthquake

Family Linking for Japan

Give what you can!!! Every little bit helps and prayer is is more than just the glue holding the world together.

Pray!

I can never pick between the two…

I love them equally!

Enjoy!

Fur! I love the the idea of using furs in decor. Furs add just the right amount of rustic elegance to any room.

And, lets face it, furs really cater to the inner “Jackie Kennedy” in all of us!

Room Planners Blog

Elle Decor, January 2006

Pottery Barn Bedrooms

Enjoy!

I have spring fever, along with cabin fever and sushi fever.

*sigh*

So, in the guise of perking myself up, I’ve created this new outfit to work towards purchasing.

What are your thoughts?

Spring Out by UBetchaApparel featuring zip jackets

I’ve got cabin fever. BAD!

Maybe this’ll help cheer me up. And you as well, if you’re singing the “Cabin Fever Blues”.

Enjoy!

Found at Country Living

Found at Country Living

Can’t remember where I found this.

Found at Apartment Therapy

Good Morning!

I meant to post this yesterday as part of the ongoing “Copper Hue’d Monday’s” series, but I was so wrapped up in looking at all the copper on Etsy, I ran out of time.

Enjoy!

Clicking on the image above will take you directly to my Etsy Treasurey, where the items are located.

What are your plans for Holiday decorations this year? Going with the old stand by? Or trying something new?

Everyone loves a little U2, right?

I heard a cover of “With Or Without You” this morning at 5:00 when I was driving back to Tioga from Minot, and obviously the name of the artist wasn’t announced that early in the morning, but I’m almost certain this is the version I heard.

Instant love!

Want to win something?

I wanna give something away, but more importantly, I want your OPINION!

That’s right. I’m asking for it.

Here’s one of the banners I have completed for 2010, 2011 and I need to create another one. I’m asking for your help in choosing the photo.

Banner #1 for 2010, 2011

So here are your choices. They haven’t been tweaked in any way yet. This is the honest me. I’m really putting it all out there for the world to see, but it is, what it is.  I’ll be super-imposing a logo on top of a shirt if there isn’t one. When I had these photos done, it was with the intention of being able to impose the photo onto the shirt in the instance that I looked like a yokel when the actual shirt was being photographed. It happens. A LOT for me.

In order to vote, please leave a comment in the comment section with your choices (i.e. I choose photo #2). One entry per person.

Thanks!

Photo #1

Photo #2

Photo #3

Photo #4

Photo #5

And so it begins. Whichever photo gets the most votes will be the one I use. I’ll choose a random winner from the folks who voted on the shirt that wins. I’ll be using that random thingy-bobber to choose the winner so it’s all sorts kindsa fair.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Yeah…so normally I don’t listen to a lot of pop…

But this is just fun to listen to while getting ready for a big night on the town.

Or shoveling snow off the front walk…

Which reminds me. I think I need a super cute pair of snow boots to shovel in. I mean…I gotta get some hot on some how? Right? Suggestions?

They have to be functional as well as fab!

1st Hot Outfit with my 1st Big Check by UBetchaApparel featuring a stripe tee

What do you all think? I need some help with the accessories. I need to find pieces that work duel purpose and work well with other outfits, not just this one.

I’m. SO. Excited!