Here are some Christmas cards I made this season. I send photo cards as our main Christmas card, but I always make a few handmade cards to either sell or give with hostess gifts. Here I used a blank green greeting card and applied holly patterned paper and a rubber stamp for the message. I … Continue reading Christmas Cards
Category: Greetings
To Have and To Hold, Four Years Later
Today is my anniversary, my husband and I have been married for four years. Tonight we will celebrate by going to dinner on the ship where we had out reception. We have done this every year. Here are some of my favorites things about our wedding day. My bridesmaids … Continue reading To Have and To Hold, Four Years Later
Be Back Soon!
In case you have been wondering where My Color-Coded Life has been - I'll be back soon. We are at the home stretch (sort-of!) of cleaning out my parents' home. So I find myself again with no internet or TV (and limited phone!) Give me a few days to catch up on cooking, cleaning, DVR … Continue reading Be Back Soon!
Helpful Hump-day Hints 05/23/12
We've made it to midweek! Here is my HHH (Helpful Hump-day Hint) for this Wednesday. It's not about cleaning or organizing today. This morning I went to an event (more on that during My Friday Favorites later this week!) and it reminded me that I should write about a little tip I use when RSVPing to events. … Continue reading Helpful Hump-day Hints 05/23/12
Celebrating Mothers
This weekend I hope you all enjoy Mother's Day. Whether being celebrated or celebrating the women in your life who have been role models, I hope relaxation and enjoyment are on your agenda this Sunday. This is my first Mother's Day since Olivia was born; but it is also the first Mother's Day since I … Continue reading Celebrating Mothers
! Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Mexican food is my absolute favorite cuisine. In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I decided to post some of my favorite dishes (and cocktails) including many different recipes. I have not tried all of these recipes (especially the desserts - those are just to help me decide what I want to order at Mexican restaurants!) … Continue reading ! Happy Cinco de Mayo!
May Day
I don't know about you, but I can't believe it is already May! Things I want to accomplish this month (and hopefully will write posts about.) Clean up my home office. Put out my summer decorations. Go through my stack of magazines and purge. Go through my closets and … Continue reading May Day
Where Have I Been?
Did you miss Helpful-Humpday Hints yesterday? Wondering where My Color-Coded Life has been? It has been a long week of cleaning, purging and organizing as my family gets ready to sell my parents' home. Phew! I'm exhausted - but found inspiration for future posts! Since I have had no TV, internet - and sometimes not … Continue reading Where Have I Been?
Kreativ Blogger
Thank you so much to The Easy-Going Organizer for nominating My Color Coded Life for the Kreativ Blogger Award. Here are the rules which I must comply with : 1. You must thank the person who has given you the award. 2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog. 3. Link the person … Continue reading Kreativ Blogger
The Ultimate Blog Party
I am excited to be participating in the 2012 Ultimate Blog Party. I hope to discover many new, insightful blogs while getting My Color Coded Life out there for others to discover. For more information on how to get involved with this event click here: 2012 Ultimate Blog Party. In the spirit of parties, here … Continue reading The Ultimate Blog Party