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So if you read my blog you would know that Agan and I bought a house last August.

Since we had several weddings and then the holidays, I am just now getting started decorating.

I mean we have some stuff up on the walls and our furniture is in its place,

But for me, it just wasn't "homey".

SOOOOOOOOOO, to start I wanted to get things on the walls and try to complete the rooms that were ALMOST finished, but not quite there.

So I'm currently working on the living room, dining room and kitchen 

(which all kind of connect)

So here are a couple of things I've completed thus far

(I will post pictures of the completed area as soon as I get the finishing touches, mainly some greenery)

These are old wine bottles covered in yarn

Here they are on my mantle...

I added some wheat grass and curly willow accents (which I found at Fred's for $1.00)

I will also be adding some greenery in the middle to finish this part of the room

Here is my cork wreath

It is a 24 inch cork wreath and it took about 500 corks 

(I had about 300 put aside and asked others for corks - they are expensive online)

Next up...Making my own Canvas Prints!!!

You can find information on how to do all of the above on my pinterest page: http://pinterest.com/ashleylynn1986/

PS - Wanna give a shout out to my crafting buddy Megan Flanders!!!

More pictures and projects to come soon!!! 

Making our house into a home project continues!!

Week 2 & 3

So week two was great, back to working out 5 days a week...

Week 3 however, still working out...but can't get over new food cravings.

About 6 months ago I did a 21 day cleanse, it was amazing!! 

It jump started my metabolism and really kept me on the right track, I had no sweets cravings what so ever, until this week.  And for some reason I want SWEETS.

I did good for the first half and finally gave in an bought a star crunch. I know its not much, but I believe that if you deprive that you'll gorge, so I did track it...and was immediately surprised at how much fat one little debbie cake had.

By the way if your starting to work out or are starting a new healthy lifestyle, I recommend that you use a tracker, it really helps you just be aware.  I'm not asking you to count calories, but to track the foods you eat and your exercise...

IT REALLY HELPS

I use http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ you can do it on your computer or smart phone. 

On my IPhone, the app even allows you to scan bar codes on your food, which makes for easier tracking.

I use it to add recipes, etc. (and you get points back for working out!)

  Seriously, try it out,  you might like it!

I'm also going to Miss Georgia Forum this weekend...Seeing all these skinny minnies, might just motivate me even more to work harder before they see me again at Miss Georgia in JUNE!!

Until next time....Peace and Love