Twitter

I certainly don't want to brag here ;)  but I got a very special follow request on twitter today - Alexis from RHOC.  So from now on I am on my very best twitter behavior and I will most certainly not be requesting to follow her husband Jim or anything b/c we all know she doesn't like anyone up on her man.  Remember, "he's taken!"  I'm hoping our new twitter friendship will blossom into something very special and that she'll loan me some of her jewelry whenever I want!!   Signing off with.... of course I'm high maintenance, look at me!  xo, Brie

Halloween

My dad used to make stained glass pieces when we were younger all the time but then gave it up for awhile.   I am SO happy he is back to it because he brought me this adorable little jack o lantern piece for Halloween!  Isn't it so cute?  The Pumpkin piece is lit up by a small light bulb in the back so it looks great both day and night.  The pumpkin is also removable so I am hoping there may be more holiday themed stained glass in my future.  I ♥ all kinds of colored glass and the fact that my dad made this makes it all the better!

Ms. C has been BEGGING me to PUH-LEASE pull out all the Halloween decor so after many hours of badgering me asking politely, I finally brought up a few boxes. I know I have at least one more down there but I don't have the energy to hunt for it just yet.

She also took it upon herself to make some scary decorations and hang them all over the front entrance.  I am expecting House Beautiful to be here any moment as I am sure they will want to do a full feature on this in their October issue. 

In other Halloween decor news....

This guy is living in my backyard.  I'm kind of horrified and fascinated all in one - this is very close to his actual size. 

and this lady is living in my hallway and won't shut up




Given the choice of the spider or the witch, I'm choosing the spider.  My poor head... xo, Brie

What I Am

Ok... I'm having another "how adorable is this" moment
My old college roomie posted this on facebook today




I've always admired Will.i.am's fashion sense, but now I think I love him.  xo, Brie

Don't Mess with Me!

How great is this hat? 

Here's what I am thinking..... everytime my teenage daughter gets lippy with me, I will make a note to wear it the next time I drive carpool, pick up a friend's house, or perhaps cheer her on at a chilly soccer game. 

The possibilities are endless and I am quite in love it.... available from talented etsy seller taraduff

Real Housewives Orange County Season 1

I am only slightly ashamed to tell you this is the ONLY season of Housewives I've never seen.... don't judge, I love sewing to mindless reality tv that doesn't require my complete attention.

NBC is running the season from episode 1 daily during their soap operas spot (for NJ it's 2 pm but check your local listings)

I can't wait to see Lauri PRE marriage to mega baller George and working for Vicki and would love to learn more about this stranger Kimberly Bryant who pops up every now and then on the OC finales.   This season also includes more background on housewife 7 Slade Smiley who plays a pretty big supporting role.  The years have been kinder to some and harsher to others.

More Housewife gossip on one of my favorite new blogs to read Absurd to Sublime!

Talking Shop and Mermaid Love

I've been working on some new mermaid inspired hair accessories and hope to have them up on the site soon.  This little first grade mermaid is loving them! xo, Brie