I have to thank Oprah!!

I just found out some really cool news. I don't know if you know this, but I went to New York City a couple of weeks ago.....a lot more on that later......but, for now.......

I wanted it to be a different trip than my normal one. My cute friend, Brittney, just got back because she was asked to be on the Nate Berkus show, you know, from Oprah! Yeah, that guy. Handsome, decorator, you know him. Well, he has his own show now. Nice.....I wish I were friends with Oprah. My own show....too cool. So, Brittney was on his show and I thought, " That would be fun! Let's go to a taping of the Nate Show!". So, Molly and I were all about it. Jenny on the other hand....was too cool for a taping. She needed shopping time! (don't really blame her) So, I emailed and got us 2 tickets to the show. We got up VERY early Friday morning to get in line. As we were standing there, the lady is telling everyone that if they are VIP, they can move on in. We weren't......just general admission. Oh well. We finally got to the door and the girl tells us we look cute...we told her thank you in our most southern accent......She asked where we were from.....ALABAMA! She wrote VIP on our tickets! Woo Hoo!...they must want us to be in the front of the audience...or something. So, we go in. We are both giddy and just giggling and talking while in the VIP room with all the other VIP's! I sent Brittney a text to tell her that I was a VIP. Of course, she was flipping out...that's just how she rolls. (and I love this about her!) Oh...side note......when Brittney went to the show before, she carried my Nate Berkus design book and a picture of me and him in Boston. She was going to get it signed for me. They obviously couldn't get it done that day and said they would mail it later. Well, since I am there......I need to get it, don't you think? Ok, Brittney calls her contact, Emma. Emma is going to find me and get the book to me! YAY!!!

All of a sudden, someone comes in the room calling my name! "Lucy, Lucy Farmer?" Oh yes, I jumped right up and ran over to her! Molly was laughing at me. The girl asked if she could talk to me outside. Of course. I ask if she has my book. She apparently has something else on her mind. She all but ignored the question. She asked if I loved Nate. She asked if I was crafty....duh...how did she know all this information? It had to be Brittney. She continues and I can't continue now because, well, you will just have to stay tuned! Watch it....record it. It's crazy and insane and I had a ball!!! Monday, October 25th......3:00 pm in Birmingham!!

Fall weather and new boots!

I'm not sure about the Fall weather, but I love getting new boots! I'm pretty sure I could wear boots everyday....in the Fall!

For some reason, I always look at Ugg boots at the Sunset Shoe store in Destin. I guess that's weird? Why would I buy boots at the beach? One really good reason is they have a good selection. Very important when shopping. If they do not have exactly what I want....I sometimes settle for anything. Another good reason is I get a discount there! Yay! I love a discount. Who doesn't, right? I went in looking for a specific pair.
Tip: when looking for Ugg boots, check the kids styles. They are usually cheaper and the size 6 fits a womens size 8. Yes! Great tip!!

Well, my little store in Destin got smart on me and only ordered kids sizes up to a 3. Cuss! She went to the back to pull my kids size 6's and brought back the adult sizes telling me that she'd figured out my plan....hehe. She did have the styles I was looking for.....just adult size and more expensive. Of course, I tried them on. She kept bringing more and more. There were so many that she thought I would like! (great salesgirl)
I had on the pair that I loved. Walking around asking my kids and the Connor Farmer what they thought. They liked them. I asked if Connor if he thought they made my calves look big.....he said, yes. Rude. Of course, he said that just so I wouldn't want to buy them. In the meantime, another lady comes in, sees the shoes on my feet, gets them in her size and walks out with her purchase. UGH! At the same time......the Connor Farmer sees the price tag....now, we have a problem. He thinks it's ridiculous and shakes his head. I, being the good wife, leave the shoes behind the counter with my name on them. I would have to come back when he wasn't with me!

Emma found a pair of Sperry's. She is like me in the fact that if they do not have what she is looking for she will settle. She did. They are cute and I know she will wear them all the time, so, it's no biggie.

Oh my....are you worn out, yet? I know, you just want to know if I got the shoes! Well, I talked about them all day and talked about how often I would wear them......everyday! with everything! right? We finally talked him into it and went back to the store!! Yay!!!! I love them. I haven't worn them, yet......................Hey, where is that Fall weather????

If you are an avid reader of this blog.......well, you have been out of luck the past few months! Alas, I am back! You well know that I love the beach. There really aren't words to describe how much I long to be there all the time. I would move there. Seriously. We went for the weekend. It was so relaxing and the weather was so gorgeous! High seventies and no clouds. NONE! I had a bit of a cold and was pretty miserable because I couldn't breathe on Friday. I started feeling much better as soon as I saw the view from the boardwalk. Ahhh, I love those navy blue umbrellas against the sea of turquoise! It's so breathtaking!I am always on the go. I never just stay at home and do nothing. Coming to the beach is that time for us. We are not at home, but we have no worries at the beach! Our little cottage is so small and it is easy to keep up. We just lounge around and do NOTHING! I guess that's why I like it. We can sit on the beach and read a book or people watch.....or dig a hole to China! That is the kids favorite thing to do! I love this picture of John Connor. Head down and feet up. He's trying his best to get there! They did dig deep enough for Emma to put in a chair and take a nap.

I always get so inspired while I'm here. I've been on the computer all weekend looking at different blogs and trying to figure out what I want this place to be. I hope I can make it interesting enough for you to want to come back. It's a work in progress!

It's a Blog....you are supposed to write in it!

I have been enlightened over the past week. Several things have occurred to create this enlightenment. I got a new job! It's the job I've been looking for. I can work from home, I'm passionate about it and I get paid! That hasn't happened in many, many years! I am thankful for the opportunity!

If we are friends on Facebook, you have seen my numerous posts about Southern Accents. It's an architectural salvage store in Cullman, Al. They are Alabama's version of American Pickers. You know, the show on The History Channel? I know....I love it!! They are constantly buying and selling beautiful architectural pieces. I will drive up to the store and get so inspired. I've used lots of things for my creations from the store. I also bought a ton of different pieces when I was building my house. Well, they have asked me to be their Marketing Director! They have kept me very busy in the last month! We are working on revamping their website and they have had numerous articles written up about them in the past month. I have had my hands full! It has been a blast.......so far!

Of course, I am talking to Brittney this whole time. She is helping to get all the ideas out and down on paper. It's amazing how she can help me do that. She just helps me clear my mind and at the same time, create more and more ideas! We could rule the world....I just know it! We've solved many of the worlds problems in these brainstorming moments. So, if you read her blog, you know that she is constantly blogging, giving away great things and keeping up with her family! I love to read her stuff. She was going to a blogger meet-up last Friday and invited me to go. I knew it was something I needed to do and really wanted to do! I knew there would be some new connections and I would learn from the experience. Not to mention, Lisa Leonard would be there! Hello? Do you know her? She makes this awesome jewelry and she was coming to Birmingham for Talk of Alabama to tape an upcoming show! Yes, that's my show! I love Nicole. She is so cute. There were cupcakes and networking. Perfect.

I met a couple of new friends and met someone from my tennis life! Small world, isn't it? Amanda Green of KevinandAmanda was a hostess and the cutest thing. Rhoda of Southernhospitalityblog is into home decor.....yes, I'm sending her to Southern Accents! She is going to love it! Alison Lewis of Ingredientsinc.net and I started playing tennis around the same time. We both knew we knew each other.....just couldn't figure out how. Tennis. She doesn't play anymore. She is super busy with her ingredients inc company! It is really cool. I'm going to get her out on the tennis court soon. You can't just give it up!!

So, all this has peaked my interest in blogging. I've been reading blogs non-stop since Friday. It's just a fun way to keep in touch and get all that interesting (or not) stuff out for the world to see! I always say that I love to soak up information and I love to share it. I need to be sharing more. I hope you will stick around and let me share with you!

April Recap

I guess I get inspired about once a month! No, really I am inspired so much everyday and I can't sit down to record it! I have been a little busy. Working on new projects and closing out old ones. Spring is definitely here in Alabama. I am sitting on my back porch listening to John Mayer and the blower! HA! We have a couple coming over to look at our house for the 5th, yes FIFTH time tomorrow! Do you think they like it? Gah, make up your mind already!

I have been watching the new show 9byDesign....oh MY word! It's fantastic! Find it on Bravo....I am totally ready to move and re-do a house! I really want to build another one. That will have to wait. I will miss this house a lot. There are so many things that are one of a kind and I will be sad to let them go. On the other hand, I can't wait to find more one of a kind things to put in a new place! I love creating and decorating and redecorating and recreating!

John Connor is mid season of baseball. Much better record than last year! Thank goodness!!! We won last night! Go Cubs! Emma is on a Tumbling and Trampoline team and is upside down all the time.

I'm itching to go to the beach. Seriously, it's been like 2 weeks! We had a girls weekend....Emma, Maggie, Daphney and myself. The boys went to the A-Day game in Tuscaloosa. John Connor is a lucky kid! He got to go in the locker room with Michael after the game and got an autograph from lots of players!! He had his picture made with Greg McElroy, Preston Dial and Michael DeJohn. I think there are others, but my Mother in law is holding them hostage until I send her pictures from the National Championship game......oops! I should send her those now!

We went to Nashville last weekend and ran in the Country Music 1/2 Marathon. So. much. fun! It was my favorite of all time! haha....of the 3 that I've ran. My sweet friend and little sister, Jenny was our hostess for the weekend! She showed us a fabulous Nashville time. So many funny moments and inside jokes! We had the best cheese plate at Virago, Jenny's favorite sushi place in town, using lots of common sense and catching a prayer in Memphis! Don't forget the perv waving at Jenny at The Stage! Even walking to the car was one of my favorite moments! Everyone got a medal and we are all still friends!We had a house full! Jenny, Molly, Daphney, myself, Connor and John were all over her house.........not to mention her room mate and her parents! Oh and 3 dogs. Close, comfy quarters for good friends and fun times!

John Connor and I went to the zoo for his field trip last week. That kid loves animals! He is going to be a squirrel monkey at the talking zoo for school next week. I had no idea we had one of those at the Birmingham zoo! His two great friends, Connor and Ryan hung out with us all day. I loved chasing after those 3 monkeys. John Connor was on the move to the next animal and Connor wanted to learn more about each animal!

Last, but not least, a little project I've been working on. They would make great Mother's Day gifts or graduation. Some have inspiring quotes on them. Let me know what you think!