Flirty Floral Apron (and a naughty suggestion)

Here is another apron upcycle. I love the lingerie inspired lace detail at the bottom, as well as the pretty floral. This apron has a rather understated sexiness to it, don't ya think?

Flirty apron upcycle 

Flirty apron upcycle

Isn't this lace delicious?

Flirty apron upcycle

I kept the ribbon belt for the original skirt and used it as the apron ties.

Flirty apron upcycle

Have you ever wanted to do this for your guy (or gal)? A cute pink bra and this apron - perfect. 

Mary Louise Parker

Flirty apron upcycle

Vintage Tribal Feather Necklace

Have you ever spied one of those mystery bags at the thrift store and wondered what kind of crap shoot you are in for if you buy it? My regular Salvation Army has taped bags of mystery jewelry. By taped, I mean packaging tape wrapped around and around, those kind of practical joke gift wrappings meant to piss off a bride (ya, that happened to me, but with newspaper). Since it was half off day and this bag was originally priced at $15, I figured I would take a chance. Yesterday's pieces for the Paris Souvenir necklace were in the bag. This cutie was also in there. So vintage 90's! <3

Tribal feather necklace

I scrubbed a lot of tarnish off this baby.

Tribal feather necklace

Tribal feather necklace

Tribal feather necklace

Lately I have been spying $25 and $50 bags! Gawd, do I take the plunge???

Cute Paris Souvenir Charm Necklace

Have you ever wondered what you would get when you combine a souvenir key chain and a silver necklace? Ya, me neither. Until I saw these two pieces.

Souvenir Paris Necklace

Aren't these the darned cutest charms?

Souvenir Paris Necklace

Souvenir Paris Necklace

Souvenir Paris Necklace

Want to know the very best part? That little oval charm that says Paris says Las Vegas right underneath! Ha!!

House Finches - Cute!

Look who is hanging out in my yard? I wonder if the neighbors would have a cow if I put our feeders for them?

Do you see the female holding the nesting material in her beak?

Pair of house finches

Pair of house finches

Pair of house finches

Pair of house finches

He looks like he is posing for me!

Skinny "Potato" Salad

When I was in Los Angeles last week, I overheard someone saying that she replaced her potatoes in her potato salad with cauliflower. Huh? Genius!!! So I tried it. Here is an approximation of what I did. I just threw stuff together and tasted as I went along. Loved it!!! It was every bit as creamy and sinful as the hi-cal stuff you get in the deli.

Skinny "Potato" Salad

Skinny "Potato" Salad

 Cauliflower "Potato" Salad

• 1 head cauliflower, steamed and chopped, cooled.
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp mustard powder (optional)
• 1 ripe large avocado
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
• 1 tablespoon gourmet mustard
• 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (or chopped sweet pickles)
• 1 red onion, chopped
• whatever other fixings you like - bacon, chopped boiled eggs, jalapenos, etc. 

Mix it all together and chill!

I didn't use any of the "other" fixings at the bottom but I did think they would be very good added in. I love mayo so I didn't leave it out entirely but it's healthier if you do. The cauliflower is much lower on the glycemic index so it won't mess with your blood sugar. The turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiseptic so be sure to include this. The red onion is a fat fighter and a good source of vitamin C. The avocado is a source of very healthy fats and is just wicked good. The avocado is what gives this salad the sinfully creamy mouth feel. We ate it for dinner last night with some nitrate free chicken links and we really, really felt like we were blowing our diets *eating this. I need to see if I can fool the kids with this next!

*Chris and I are in our third week of the Fast Metabolism Diet. I have lost about 4 lbs so far but Chris has been losing 5 lbs every week. He seems to be on track to lose the 20 lbs in 28 days that they advertise. His body was definitely working in starvation mode. If you have a history of yo-yo or crash dieting, I highly recommend this diet. I don't so my results aren't as drastic. Plus, on this diet, you eat a lot. Like, a LOT! Love that! And, no, I have not been approached or asked to endorse this diet. I saw it on Dr. Oz.......

CUTE!! Pink Gingham Tiered Apron Upcycle

So did you see my silly mistake on yesterday's post? I can tell you I did NOT make the same mistake with this one. Well, mostly because this one didn't come with pockets, lol! I followed the same method as my earlier apron upcycle tutorial.

This one was a girls skirt. I love using girls skirts for these aprons because 1) they are shorter and 2) they're CUTER! If you choose a girls size 14-ish, just before junior's sizes then you still get the desirable apron front coverage that fits a wider variety of sizes.

Am I right?? Isn't this the cutest thing you have ever seen?? I lucked out with this one, I was just passing through the kid's aisle, making my way through the Salvation Army store and this print was sticking out. Score!! I know I need to spend more time in that section.....

Pink gingham apron

Some kid loved this skirt. There was a rip on the lower tier that I found just when I thought I was finished. No problemo, I LOVE the patch I used!

Pink gingham apron

See the patch? It is from a ridiculously loud dress that had the most amazing floral pattern and gold glitter. This fabric is best in much smaller doses, lol! 

Pink gingham apron

There were also a couple of very small holes at the top that I pulled closed with thread.

Pink gingham apron

I can't wait to do these girl's skirt aprons again. Ooooh, they're so cute!

This Moment - Leno

*Have you ever had one of those photos that no one cares about yet you continue to show everyone anyway? Boom.*

{this moment}

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 {this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see. . . . . . . . . . .