Party Recap

Well, this post isn't going to go quite like I had intended.

We hosted an OU vs Utah State party this past Saturday. We had way to much fun. So much fun in fact that I never snapped any photos. So, I'll just give you the highlights.

You know you've thrown a good party when:

1. The Sooners win
2. Your extra toothbrushes come in handy
3. You forget what you're drinking. But that's OK, there's alcohol in it
4. Someone cries
5. A fight breaks out
6. Grandma takes the little one home
7. Seven people get in the hot tub just to prove that seven people can fit in the seven person hot tub
8. You wake up the next morning to find that you forgot to clean the kitchen
9. You contemplate taking a bite of the leftover potato salad...sitting on the kitchen table...all night
10. You wake up and chug Gatorade like you just ran a marathon
11. Beer cans are still on the back patio
12. Your friends call and ask when the next party will be held

I could probably keep going.

I think I still have a hangover.

Party Prepping

Not sure what I've got myself into but the next 2 months are going to be a blurr. I have 5 parties I'm hosting.

I need to plan, cook, purchase goods, coordinate and worst of all...clean!

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE parties. And I enjoy having them at my house. So I'm looking forward to hanging out with friends and family while kicking back a few...or more :)

I'll be sure to take lots of pictures but here are a few hints.

Party #1:

Party #2:

Party #3:

Party #4:

Party #5:

Wish me luck!

SSC Sunday: Bathroom

SSC = Strawberry Shortcake

My mom has been slowly pulling all my old SSC's from storage and I'm really diggin' it. Brings back a crapload of memories. I've decided to document all my goods here each Sunday. Since I don't have every single piece and part to each doll, I've scoured the Internet for accurate photos. I've documented resources as best as possible. Call me out if not.

Strawberry Shortcake's Crapper

Ok, I realize that's probably not the correct name but "Berry Happy Bathroom" just didn't seem to fit.

My dolls never washed their hands or fixed their hair in the mirror. They always went to the bathroom to go potty. And usually with their clothes on.

I don't recall them ever getting a bath? It was too hard to get their clothes on and off.





Sophie thinks its funny to make the dollies go potty too. Hers take baths though. With their clothes on.

A Loo for Lads and Lasses

I always despised sharing a bathroom with my brother growing up. I wanted my own. My mom's reply was always, "I don't have my own bathroom. I have to share one with your father." Ugh - hardly the same.

Thankfully, my kids are not yet asking me for their own bathroom. They are 7 and 2. But male and female, respectively. Between the 5-year age difference and the opposite sexes, it was a smidge challenging to come up with some decor that could be considered unisex and could withstand at least the next 4-5 years of their adolescence. i.e., no Disney Princesses, no Indiana Jones, no cartoon characters.

I made a poor attempt of jungle-theme leftovers from the old house. Elephants and Giraffes. Totally means jungle, right?

Notice the ugly towel rack. My kids couldn't reach nor get their towels on it.

Now they each have their own hook. And with their initials above it. I found the metal wire letters at urbanoutfitters.com

That's the butt of their elephant tooth brush holder.

I love this grassy one! Also found at urbanoutfitters.com

Giraffe = Jungle

Another ugly towel rack. Unusable. Kids couldn't reach it.

Now we have a place for a hand towel. Along with a note from Mom. You know, since I can't be everywhere at once.

And another friendly note from Mom.

The shower curtain is awesome! It's the top 500 SAT words. What better way to prepare than studying while sittin' on the throne?

And one final shot.

The fresh flowers did not stay. They are there for the photo shoot only. Did you really think I'd put fresh flowers in the kids bathroom?

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SSC Sunday: Crepe Suzette

SSC = Strawberry Shortcake

My mom has been slowly pulling all my old SSC's from storage and I'm really diggin' it. Brings back a crapload of memories. I've decided to document all my goods here each Sunday. Since I don't have every single piece and part to each doll, I've scoured the Internet for accurate photos. I've documented resources as best as possible. Call me out if not.

Crepe Suzette


Source: TimelessTrinkets.com

Another case of the missing shoe. And where's the poodle, Eclair? And all your blue curly hair?



Ponytails were hip circa 1983.

Fun Feet

I'm going to miss summer. Mostly my Sanuk's. These are the most comfortable sandal/shoe I've ever owned.

Sanuk, in Thai, means "Fun".

They look fun, right? :)





SANUK

Anyone else have a Sanuk Summer? And any ideas how to pull these off with my fall and winter wardrobe?

SSC Sunday: Blow Kiss Doll

SSC = Strawberry Shortcake

My mom has been slowly pulling all my old SSC's from storage and I'm really diggin' it. Brings back a crapload of memories. I've decided to document all my goods here each Sunday. Since I don't have every single piece and part to each doll, I've scoured the Internet for accurate photos. I've documented resources as best as possible. Call me out if not.

Strawberry Shortcake Blow Kiss Doll

Unfortunately, what you can't get from this picture, is her scent. Squeeze her belly and she blows air smelled like strawberries - from her mouth.


Source: TimelessTrinkets.com

Christmas, 1982. My Grandma got me the doll!

Fence for a King

We've been in our house a little over a year. And ever since we moved in, we've despised the fence. Someone, at some point, decided it would be a good idea to paint it burgundy.

Once we finished our patio, this is what we looked out to see.

Yuck Yuck Yuck!



Close up of the Yuck.



We thought about sanding or even replacing the fence entirely. Or, just wait another 10 years for mother nature to slowly remove the paint?

I feel a little guilty posting this. It wasn't my idea and I did none of the work. But hey, it's my fence too!

Enter the husband and a power washer.

Voila!



Please excuse the landscaping, or lack thereof.



I'm amazed at the difference it made. It's almost new again. Now, we just need to seal it.

This did take about 5 hours total. But, completely worth it...if you ask me :)



We borrowed the power washer from my father-in-law. So technically, this project was free! Unless you want to count all the water we used?

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SSC Sunday: Dining Room

SSC = Strawberry Shortcake

My mom has been slowly pulling all my old SSC's from storage and I'm really diggin' it. Brings back a crapload of memories. I've decided to document all my goods here each Sunday. Since I don't have every single piece and part to each doll, I've scoured the Internet for accurate photos. I've documented resources as best as possible. Call me out if not.

Berry Happy Home - The Dining Room

I have all the pieces! Even the cute little bowl. I don't know why but my favorite part about the table was that the leaf could either be extended or tucked down.



So clever to have a leaf as a table.

From Bumper to Boudoir

Sophie had a fabulous bumper on her baby crib. Made by Grandma Noodle. Again, I couldn't let it just go. I had to use it.



I love that it was made with two coordinating fabris.



Now Soph has a reversable boudoir pillow for her big girl bed!





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SSC Sunday: Angel Cake

SSC = Strawberry Shortcake

My mom has been slowly pulling all my old SSC's from storage and I'm really diggin' it. Brings back a crapload of memories. I've decided to document all my goods here each Sunday. Since I don't have every single piece and part to each doll, I've scoured the Internet for accurate photos. I've documented resources as best as possible. Call me out if not.

Angel Cake and Souffle


Source: TimelessTrinkets.com

This one isn't that exciting. I actually have all her pieces.

Watch out for that Oklahoma wind!

Two Hats

My first hat making attempt appears to be a success - at least in Sophie's eyes.

It's two hats in one!

1.


2.



I need to adjust my pattern a smidge. It's a tad snug. But this was surprisingly simple. Cutting all 12 pieces of fabric took the longest.

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SSC Sunday: Sour Grapes

SSC = Strawberry Shortcake

My mom has been slowly pulling all my old SSC's from storage and I'm really diggin' it. Brings back a crapload of memories. I've decided to document all my goods here each Sunday. Since I don't have every single piece and part to each doll, I've scoured the Internet for accurate photos. I've documented resources as best as possible. Call me out if not.

Sour Grapes and Dregs the Snake

Oh, she's so evil! No need for a pic of what she should look like. Mine is in darn near perfect condition. Even her hair. I don't ever remember playing with her.




Look at that chin! Her eyebrows remind me of my Grandma's. She always penciled them on.

Advertisements

I've been doing some research for work and I recently came across this plain, yet addicting website: http://www.vintageadbrowser.com/

Advertisements from 1800's all the way to present. I got stuck here for hours. Here is a sampling of what you can find.

Hey Mom, Grab a beer while you're at it. Love the 50's.

Yup, my kids have one.


Pack n Play?

Nothin's better than Whiskey...come on!

Um...really?

I've seen Santa drinking Coca-Cola, but smoking?

Not sure that I can argue with this.

I'll take two.

Women and shotguns. If that doesn't sell beer, I don't know what will?