Anyone Lost?

Address & Directions are Fake

Is it difficult to get to your house?  Have a lot of numbered streets?  That's what it is like for us -after living here for 11 years, I still get a bit mixed up!  Yes, I know, we are living in the age of a GPS in every car... almost.

When we used to need a babysitter, I wanted him/her to be prepared!  If there was an emergency -how would he/she know the info for 911 to get here? Sometimes Rescuers can use a clue in a confusing maze.  For example:  house color, 2-story, on the left, 2nd from the corner, etc.  We have all heard about a child who has run outside to wave the emergency vehicles to the correct house quickly.


So, those few (ha!) years ago, I decided to frame directions to our home.  If someone is lost, or in an emergency, all we had to do was grab the frame off the wall, right next to the phone -and read out the address.  Easy Peasy.  Gives me piece of mind.  At the time, I thought it would be too much information to add our cell numbers to frame, so I wrote them down just inside the cupboard door.  But now, I think they could be added at the bottom -away from the home phone and that would work really well.  And -how about adding your names too?  Bet that kind of info can fly right out of your head in an emergency. 

When a lost guest calls, sometimes I still grab this little frame for reference.  Guess what, teens are even less clued in than I am -pretty sure they use it too, when I am not looking.  We actually keep it hung up behind the computer screen -it doesn't really match  our decor, but we know where it is.

I am happy to report, everyone is safe & sound.  I have only ever handed this to my husband or kids for them to help someone trying to find our home. :)

Do not follow, you will get lost!

FYI:
To print this out, I used cardstock, and "bold" print setting.  The frame is 5x5, and the font size is 12p, Times New Roman.


Stay safe! 


~Shelly

Almost Back to "Normal"

Hey there.  This place is almost back where it was, a nice & cozy familiarity.  Not what I was going for, but that's alright -I will get there.  I would like something lighter, in a 3-column style.  An arrangement that is so much fun, that it sometimes writes itself.  You know, when you fall asleep thinking about an idea or project you want to post?  Then you just wake up -and hey! -there it is.  Now that would be cool.  You could just wake up, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy your latest post. :) Fantasy, I know -but a good one!  Happy New Year, everyone.

~Shelly

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

What is going on?!?  Yep, messing with my blog.... but have to run.... it looks ridiculous -but what can I say?  I am multi-tasking and dashing off to help a friend ready her home for the evening.  :)

Edible Wreath -Really!

Tired of hot cocoa and S'mores?  Wondering what to do with your left over, maybe even a little stale, marshmallows?

Make a wreath of course!  Over at the Food Network you can see some other ideas too.  I think the mini marshmallows really pop.  We have so many half-eaten bags of marshmallows around here that I really need to crank one of these out...  Don't want to leave my blog for fear of getting lost?  No problem!  The directions and guidance as given by the Food Network site are right here:  

A Marshmallow World
While you’re picking up marshmallows for hot chocolate, buy a few extra bags to make this easy (30-minute!) winter-white wreath. Insert about 150 toothpicks halfway into a 12-inch flat foam wreath, then skewer a marshmallow onto each toothpick. Refrigerate overnight to set. (Birds may fancy this one, so consider hanging it inside.)

Now go and find 150 toothpicks!  Make sure to show me your creations.  :)

Thanks for stopping by~

~Shelly

Shabby Apple Winner!

And the winner is... #16!!!!!  Lorna @ Inspiration Overload is the proud new owner of the Bacciami dress from Shabby Apple.  Congratulations Lorna!

Thank you so much for all of you who played along, making my contest a success. :)

~Shelly

DIY: You Just Might Need One of These!!

I have great news for you... have you seen this?  It is a Must Have item!  Created just last week from supplies that you surely have around your own home.  Awesome Ashley brought it to life over at Make It and Love It.

When you look closely, you can see that the holder fits snugly just under the plug.  However, the opening does seem to have enough room to rest on top of the plug too -I imagine you will find which position works for you.  I have not made mine yet, so I am just guessing here!!  Just had to get this out there and give you time to make one, or two.... or three....   Be sure to head on over to Make It and Love It for the easy to follow, full tutorial!


Happy DIYing!
~Shelly

Give-Away! Shabby Apple... WHAT?

This Give-Away is now closed.

Who are Shabby Apple?  So glad you asked... they are an online boutique that sells vintage-inspired women's apparel & accessories. They even offer maternity and children's dresses. :) From their "About Us" page:
"We started Shabby Apple because we saw a need in women’s fashion that was not being met. A need to make women feel feminine and beautiful for what they wear, not what they bare. We offer flirty, stylish dresses a woman can wear just as comfortably in the office, at a family dinner, or on a date."

Shabby Apple is giving me, ahem.. you the chance to win a dress! Here are a few I had to choose from:

 Pineapple Prince

Nothin' Like a Dame

Waimea

And my choice for the Give-Away....

... the Bacciami!

Be sure to check out their many other items -including necklaces;

 Shoes;

And, oh, the swimsuits!

Ready to give it a go?

ENTRY RULES:
To enter this giveaway, you must: 

1. Like Shabby Apple on Facebook, leave me a comment telling me you did so -by liking them you can  get in on special promotions and exclusive discounts.
2. Visit ShabbyApple.com and comment on this post telling me your favorite item by Tuesday, December 6th at 11:59pm PST.  You may enter up to 3 additional times by doing any of the following:


3. Follow or Subscribe to A Creative Space (blog)
4. Post a link to this giveaway on your Facebook page
5. Post a link to this giveaway on your blog

Leave separate comments letting me know which of the above you have done for each additional entry. Your comment(s) must include an email address to be eligible to win (either through your blogging ID or typed into your comment entry).

Due to Shabby Apple shipping requirements, this giveaway is open to readers with a US mailing address only. There will be no exchanges for the winning dress.

The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced on Wednesday, December 7th.



In a hurry to shop?  Shabby Apple offers 10% just by signing up for email! You can enter their shop by using the link in my side bar.
 
Good luck everyone!

Linking up to:  Debbiedoos
~Shelly