tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71110659025381440912024-03-12T23:17:40.601-07:00Shots + Sunniesdiabetes, decor and one offbeat catRichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05581144424787975462noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111065902538144091.post-76230759875274594622014-03-01T22:06:00.000-08:002014-03-01T22:06:06.999-08:00Happy Birthday Mom!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy birthday to the most loving mom in the world. Whether it be surprising me with treats from Home Goods, dropping everything to help me shop for plants or hosting the most welcoming dinner parties for both old and new friends of mine, she is nothing short of amazing. </div>
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I love her so much and I am so glad we live four miles apart. I did that on purpose so she can never get rid of me. </div>
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P.S. She made our costumes in the picture above. I am the adorable brown mouse and Lisa is the distracted white rabbit. </div>
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One of my best girlfriends came over for dinner the other night and I
wanted to make a dessert that was diabetic friendly, but not diabetic
friendly obvious. Does that make sense? I mean, I didn't want to pull
out a bag of sugar free candy and say "have at it." I was at the store
picking up the pollo asado Jared was going to BBQ for dinner and
wandering around looking for dessert inspiration. I thought pudding
would be fun because it's sugar free and who doesn't love pudding?! Next
to the pudding are the pie crusts and I discovered these miniature
graham cracker pie crusts! I have never seen them before! They're like 3
inches in diameter and freaking adorable. On my way out I grabbed some
strawberries (for a killer deal at $.99) and dessert was a go. I
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- Make pudding according to instructions on box. I used chocolate sugar
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about 18 carbs so not amazing, but not horrible either. My blood sugar
was 97 when I woke up this morning so they are A-OK with my pancreas. Richellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05581144424787975462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111065902538144091.post-87128941746981657752014-02-10T12:09:00.000-08:002014-03-03T06:53:34.586-08:00Have I Told You Lately?Have I told you lately...<br />
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that I made Jared go with me to this great nursery in Mission Hills to pick out some new babies? Their succulent selection is divine but we left empty handed because I seriously could not decide on just one.</div>
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that my brother-in-law barbequed up some ah-mazing pollo asado from the Mexican market? I sprinkled mine with cheese and avocado and it was heaven in my mouth and low carb!</div>
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that this girl has been seriously cray as of late? She has to sleep not just in our bed but on our heads and completely freaks out if you try to move her. Plus, she likes to sit on top of our headboard like a complete weirdo and just stare down on us during the night. Where's her boyfriend? She probably scared him away, that's where. Can't say I blame him. </div>
Richellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05581144424787975462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111065902538144091.post-60059883186569824482014-01-30T06:49:00.002-08:002014-01-30T06:53:41.818-08:00Rustic Baby Shower for Jack<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In honor of my baby love Jack's 6-month-birthday today, I wanted to share some pictures of his baby shower last year. My mom and I went for a rustic theme, naturally. Everything in my life, whether it be design or decor, tends to incorporate the elements of an old barn. I can't help it! It's what I love.<br />
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For my sister's shower I had mason jars filled with fresh flowers EVERYWHERE. If you are ever at a loss of how to spruce up an empty space, flowers are your best friend. I used reclaimed wood pieces and vintage blocks and shoes to make the centerpieces which gave the party a very natural, earthy vibe.</div>
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We made a garland with some of Jack's cutest clothes. He had a better wardrobe than I did before he was even born. Notice the blocks and flowers on the mantle? Like I said before, excellent fillers!</div>
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I found this blue distressed wood cork board at Home Goods for people to write well wishes or give advice to my sister and her hubby. I made some little cards for everyone out of scrapbook paper and the best part about this activity: the board is hanging in Jack's room now to be used for school projects or pictures. It's a memorable gift to send home with the new mom that is absolutely functional after the shower.</div>
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The shower was large (over 60 people!) and the guests were scattered everywhere. I made this fabric garland to soften up the outside deck with some leftover table cloth fabric. I followed <a href="http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/2012/10/25/diy-scrap-fabric-garland/" target="_blank">this tutorial</a> and it was super easy! It softened up the outside area and kept the theme prevalent throughout the entire house.</div>
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For dessert, we had a cupcake bar with all kinds of delicious, not to mention gorgeous, cupcakes. Even though my sister was having a boy I still wanted to incorporate some sort of sparkle into the day. I made these metallic heart toppers to go in each cupcake for a fun pop. </div>
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I don't agree with the whole "you can only have a baby shower for the first born" rule. That's just depressing and not fun. Any niece or nephew of mine is going to have a full blown rustic extravaganza complete with wood and shimmer and cupcakes.</div>
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With that said, Happy 6-month Birthday, Jack! I know you couldn't care less about all of this but boy, did I have fun doing it for you. </div>
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I told you back in <a href="http://shotsandsunnies.blogspot.com/2013/12/currently-stalking-amber-interiors.html" target="_blank">this post</a> that I was on a mad hunt for pillows. It grew into a pretty ridiculous obsession (just ask Jared) and I was starting to get incredibly overwhelmed. Everything I liked was so ridiculously expensive. And given the fact that I change my mind a lot, I just couldn't justify spending more than $20 on a pillow cover. </div>
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I gave Jo-Ann's fabric department a once over a few weeks ago but couldn't find anything I liked. I went back last week, however, with a new mindset and started putting some stuff together. This is what I came up with. The grey southwestern fabric is SO soft and the pattern on the blue pillows remind me of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/173484753/vintage-cotton-tribal-hand-print-ethnic?ref=shop_home_active_55" target="_blank">this Hmong pillow</a> I have been coveting.</div>
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With a couple of coupons, my total for all the fabric came to about $7 per pillow! Can't beat that. And my mom made them for me because I couldn't sew to save my life. They grow on me everyday and this way I won't feel bad if get the urge to change them out again because I didn't spend a fortune! Winning.</div>
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that my mom and I went to Home Depot and got some beautiful flowers for the front of the house? I've been looking for a whiskey or wine barrel to fill with flowers and put by the front door. We found the next best thing and I love it! More pics to come soon.<br />
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that Jared and I did some landscape stalking in OB? We're looking to do a little revamp in this area of the front yard that is full of dead grass and costs a fortune in water to keep alive. I'm loving this set up full of drought resistant babies. </div>
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that Jared and I went on a little day date to one of my favorite places in San Diego, El Camino? Their food is delish and the vibe is really energetic yet laid back, if that makes any sense. I could make a meal out of their queso dip. Check out more of my favorite San Diego places <a href="http://shotsandsunnies.blogspot.com/p/san-diego.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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I joke with Jared that I'm the interior designer and he's the landscape architect. I know my place and he knows his. I recently went creeping into his territory, however, when I made this nice little lounge outside the back of our house. You see, the way our property is laid out we always enter the house through the back door (just because of where the driveway is). Call me weird, but I wanted to see something pretty as I walked from my car, not just a wall of house.</div>
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I ended up getting this bench at <a href="http://www.vintagerevivaldesigns.com/" target="_blank">Vintage Revivals</a> - the same place we had our table custom made, and the rest kind of fell into place from there. I wanted pillows (<a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/pb-classic-stripe-outdoor-pillow/?pkey=coutdoor-pillows&cm_src=outdoor-pillows||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-" target="_blank">Pottery Barn</a>) to camouflage the metal windows and the rug adds color and character. The antique milk crate is filled with fake foliage because this area is covered and doesn't get too much sun. And bonus, I shopped it at my mom's so it was free!</div>
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<br />Richellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05581144424787975462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111065902538144091.post-45648424939825093402014-01-13T06:37:00.002-08:002014-01-13T21:26:06.155-08:00Have I Told You Lately?Have I told you lately...<br />
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that our tomato plant is producing the cutest little babies? I don't eat tomatoes unless they are in the form of ketchup but Jared loves them. I just use them for decoration.<br />
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that monster officially does not like her boyfriend? She growls, hisses and jumps at the glass when he comes over for to visit. Maybe this means love in cat world? Either way, I'm not saving for a wedding just yet.<br />
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that I went shopping at one of my favorite stores...My mom's house? I found these beautiful little jars that are a perfect addition to the living room shelf. Her house is full of treasures and all you have to do is hunt, grab and ask nicely for the taking.<br />
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that my mom helped me pick out a great plant/small tree for the dining area? I don't have any fake flowers in the house. I know! Everything is real and cleaning the air as we speak. I love taking care of all my plant babies and watering and fertilizing them. My sister was over the other day, holding my nephew saying "I don't know how you take care of all these plants." I told her "I don't know how you take care of a real baby!" We all have our strengths in this world, I guess. </div>
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I'm still on a mad hunt for pillows, as explained in <a href="http://shotsandsunnies.blogspot.com/2013/12/currently-stalking-amber-interiors.html" target="_blank">this post</a>.
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I think in my past life I lived on a ranch. Which would explain why I am not at all outdoorsy in this life! I have a weird fascination with bull skeleton heads, horseshoes and anything comprised of reclaimed wood. </div>
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I knew before we even moved into our house that I wanted a farmhouse dining table. I love that they are bulky and distressed and no two are the same, unless they're from Pottery Barn. I started looking for inspiration on Pinterest (see above) and then I started calling around to some independent carpenters in San Diego to price out what we wanted. Mind you, we weren't looking for anything too intricate; just a six foot table with two benches. I almost went into a diabetic coma when I started getting quotes back and they were averaging $1,300.00! </div>
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Even though the tables were beautiful I couldn't justify spending that much money so I went to the next best thing: Craigslist! I ended up finding some stuff at this shop in Ocean Beach called <a href="http://www.vintagerevivaldesigns.com/" target="_blank">Vintage Revivals</a>. Jared and I headed down there one Saturday and met with the husband and wife owners to discuss our ideas. Their prices are incredibly reasonable for the custom work and it was ready in two weeks! Here it is...<br />
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I have to be honest..I really didn't like it at first. I though the top was way too dark. I spent the rest of the day in a really sad mood because I can be irrationally dramatic over furniture like that. But once we got it home I loved it. It's a perfect contrast to the other neutrals in the room and the distressed white legs add the right amount of definition.</div>
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If you're in San Diego I highly recommend Vintage Revivals. I would probably be down there right now if it wasn't for number 4 on <a href="http://shotsandsunnies.blogspot.com/2013/12/resolutionscome-on-everyones-doing-it.html" target="_blank">this list.</a></div>
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that Jared sprained his ankle on New Year's Eve? Yep. He fell off his bike riding these <a href="http://shotsandsunnies.blogspot.com/2013/12/granite-counters-character-and-bike.html" target="_blank">bad boys</a>. He's such an active guy so the sedentary lifestyle he's forced to adapt to while his leg heals does not make for a happy boy. He's been self-medicating with Ibuprofen and wine. </div>
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that Monster has a new boyfriend? I don't know what his name is but he's polite and waits for her at the front door. He also sets off the motion light at night which is both annoying and scary because I think there's a burglar outside. Monster has been playing hard to get. That's my girl. </div>
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that I went to the gym for the first time in 3 months last weekend? How ridiculous is that? So not the model diabetic. </div>
Richellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05581144424787975462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111065902538144091.post-80824287598748617312014-01-02T08:56:00.002-08:002014-01-09T17:31:05.948-08:00Ridiculously Easy Egg Casserole<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Back in <a href="http://shotsandsunnies.blogspot.com/2013/12/fake-chocolate-and-pb-smoothie.html" target="_blank">this post</a> I talked about the fact that I cannot eat a lot of carbs in the morning. My blood sugar goes insane. I cannot so much as look at a bagel between the hours of 7:00 am and 11:00 am. I needed something for breakfast that would fill me up, keep my blood sugar stable and not be loaded with fat. Enter the egg casserole. This is the simplest and easiest thing to make and it's actually super tasty. I make one casserole on Sunday night, cover it with aluminum foil, put it in the fridge and it lasts me through the entire work week.</div>
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That's it! I make mine with egg substitute because I'm trying to be mindful of my cholesterol and I find that it's just as delicious as real eggs. You could also experiment with some veggies, which I don't eat. At all. I know! But that's a post for another day.</div>
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Happy Birthday to the best big sister in the whole world! I would be a second child mess without you and I love you with all my heart. </div>
Richellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05581144424787975462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111065902538144091.post-65645530788761938382013-12-31T00:00:00.000-08:002014-01-09T17:31:22.992-08:00Resolutions...Come On, Everyone's Doing It<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've never been big on making resolutions for the new year. I feel like if you have a problem, start exploring solutions to it as soon as possible. I do, however, love the idea of starting fresh and feeling like anything is possible, so this year I decided to jump on the wagon and make some rezzies.</div>
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You diabetics will know what I'm talking about here. If you don't, an A1C test measures your average blood sugar level for the past 3 months. For the past year I have been at a 6.8, which is good, but not great. I've had this disease for 22 years so I know I am capable of doing better. I'll get my first blood test done in March and report back!</div>
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So generic, right? I've lost 10 pounds this past year and I feel like another 10 is both completely possible and necessary to feel better all around. More <a href="http://shotsandsunnies.blogspot.com/2013/12/fake-chocolate-and-pb-smoothie.html" target="_blank">smoothies</a>, less carbs. </div>
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I am totally guilty of the 80/20 rule, especially since my job doesn't have a dress code. I feel like I've become incredibly lazy and always go for the same comfy outfits. I actually have some pretty cute clothes in my closet that aren't being utilized! This year I'm going to make an effort to showcase the booties and give the Uggs a rest. </div>
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I'm not sure if anyone has ever told you this, but buying a house is incredibly expensive. Who would have thought, right? It's really scary to see a big bulk of your savings account diminish right before your eyes. Can we all agree that down payments totally suck? In the end, I have a beautiful house but it's still pretty unnerving to not have that financial security anymore. I'm going to try really hard to save instead of spend. Security is much more important than that super cool reclaimed wood mirror that would look perfect on the bedroom wall. Am I right? I'm right, right?</div>
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I'm a worrier by nature. I think a lot and my active imagination runs rampant. I have a tendency of letting the "what ifs" get the absolute best of me and I want nothing more than to silence those thoughts. I want to live in the present and as clique as it sounds, just be. </div>
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I hope you all have a wonderful New Year's Eve gettin' crazy. I will be in bed, as usual, by 10pm with my phone on silent so all those 12:00 am "Happy New Year!" texts don't wake me up. I need my sleep if I'm going to follow through with all these resolutions.</div>
Richellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05581144424787975462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111065902538144091.post-25913553638264420512013-12-28T08:23:00.002-08:002014-01-09T17:31:48.788-08:00Picture Arranging Like A Boss<div style="text-align: left;">
I wanted to share a fun new project I finished up this past week. It's amazing what you can accomplish when you're off work and in your pajamas until 3 in the afternoon.</div>
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Our house is two stories and the big blank wall along the staircase started to drive me crazy. I knew I wanted to do a photo arrangement but I wasn't sure if I wanted to do a combination of pictures and objects like <a href="http://storyofmylifetheblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/master-bedroom-reveal-finally.html" target="_blank">Jenni's</a> or just keep it simple with photos. In the end, I went the easy route and did pictures because I just wasn't patient enough to wait and collect things. </div>
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I went to Home Goods for all my frames. They're reasonably priced and I was able to sprawl everything out on the floor and arrange all my finds before purchasing anything. I gravitate towards the earthy look so I went for wood, blue, cream and one distressed black frame for a contrast. </div>
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I read a lot of tutorials before I started and they all said to make outlines of the frames and use painters tape to arrange them on the wall before nailing anything in. So I did just that...</div>
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Now, most of the tutorials also said to measure everything perfectly. I did not do this. I eyeballed everything and moved it around until I liked how it looked. I don't recommend this if you are a perfectionist. There is a good chance you will get overwhelmed and fall down the stairs.</div>
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Two days, guys. Are you ready? I know as a blogger this is probably a cardinal sin to admit but I'm not a fan of Christmas. I feel like it has just gotten out of hand and can be unnecessarily stressful. Don't even get me started on adults making Christmas lists, either. I'm a big proponent of Thanksgiving where the day consists of turkey (great for diabetics!) and family time. Lucky for me my sister, and with a little convincing, my mom feel the same about Christmas so this year we decided to have a "no gifts" holiday. Absolutely no gifts will be exchanged on the 25th. None. Zero. Zilch.</div>
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I will give you a minute to either stop cussing me out or pick yourself up off the floor. I know it seems awful scroogie of us to adopt this tradition but honestly, it's been the best holiday season in a long time. My stress level has been incredibly low for this time of the year and as we speak I'm baking apple cider donuts (not great for diabetics!) and hanging out with my family.</div>
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I'm not saying this newfound tradition is for everyone but it's worth a try if you feel like you've forgotten the real meaning of the holidays and want to get back to those roots. Even if it's only for one year.</div>
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However you're spending the next few days, enjoy yourself and give a great big ol' hug to all the special people around you.</div>
Richellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05581144424787975462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111065902538144091.post-30763768626813852972013-12-19T11:26:00.002-08:002014-01-11T07:00:38.323-08:00Currently Stalking: Amber Interiors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
My sister gave me some really great decorating advice when we moved
into our house. She said "Live in it for a while before you buy a
lot of things. Your style may change from what you wanted when
the house was empty." I wish I had followed this advice but alas, I
am the youngest child and I'm impatient and stubborn and wanted
everything done and decorated yesterday. It's a very long way from
being done (we don't even have a dining table, yet) but already I'm
bored with some things. The first one being our couch pillows. It's all I can think about these days. #realworldproblems</div>
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I started checking out <a href="http://www.acreativedayblog.com/" target="_blank">A Creative Day's</a> blog roll because I
really identify with Eileen's design aesthetic and I love her DIY projects so I knew she would be following some creative people. Well, lo and behold I found <a href="http://amberinteriordesign.com/" target="_blank">Amber Interiors</a> and OMG, be still my heart. I know, I know, I'm
probably super late to this gorgeous train but I'm so into her
stuff. She mixes colors and patterns like a boss and
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however, I did find this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/orientaltribe11?ref=pr_faveshops" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> that carries some very similar designs. I have my sights set on this little <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/172101140/vintage-cotton-tribal-hand-print-ethnic?ref=favs_view_2" target="_blank">indigo number</a>. </div>
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Having diabetes, or the 'betes as I like to call it, totally sucks. I'm
not going to sugarcoat it for you. It just does. At the same time,
however, I consider myself very lucky because it's absolutely possible
to lead a normal, healthy lifestyle with this disease. It just takes a
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Every diabetic is different but for me, personally, routine is key. I
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variations. It sounds boring, but it makes life a whole lot easier
because I have a good idea of what my blood sugar is going to do
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without the 'betes. It works for me because I can take in the most carbs
between 12pm and 7pm so this smoothie fills me up, provides some
necessary fruit and protein and is overall a really healthy meal. You can
always cut out the banana to save some carbs, too. Or add some frozen
strawberries and nix the pb. It's up to you. Just don't go adding a jar
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Richellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05581144424787975462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111065902538144091.post-30684066058919958552013-12-13T12:53:00.000-08:002014-01-06T12:40:07.210-08:00Cinema Under the Stars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jared and I have never been to the movies together. I know, right? It's
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One of his main arguments for not wanting to go to the movies is he
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<a href="https://www.topspresents.com/" target="_blank">Cinema Under the Stars</a>! It's a little outdoor venue in Mission Hills that shows outdoor movies. It's been around for 20 years, which is complete news to me, and shows everything from Roman Holiday to Magic Mike. You can even book online and reserve your exact seats! Tickets are $15 for non-members so not much more than a traditional theater and hello, you're paying for the ambiance. I can't give it my whole hearted approval since I haven't been yet, but I'm going to check it out one of these days and let you know how it goes. They're showing Love Actually tonight and tomorrow, which is one of my favorites. Hint, hint, Jared. </div>
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Richellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05581144424787975462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111065902538144091.post-23514712964283631142013-12-12T11:10:00.003-08:002014-01-12T08:54:54.756-08:00Wish List: Front Door<div style="text-align: center;">
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One of the best things about our little house is it needs zero work.
It's a 1945 craftsman bungalow (which you would know if I got my act
together and posted our home tour pics) and it was recently bought and
flipped. This means it's perfect for me because it has all of the
character I was looking for in an older home without the need to do any
updating. It still has the original hardwood floors and beautiful old
windows, yet a remodeled kitchen with a new heating system. Excellent
trade offs. The gentleman who lived in the house before us was
92-years-old when he moved out and he took amazing care of the place. I
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Anyways, even though our house is the bomb dot com, I have my little
wish list of things I want to change. The house has amazing curb appeal
but the one thing I can't stand is the front door. It's a black steel
door with this weird geometric glass design. I'm pretty sure it's the
go-to door for flips because I've seen it used on a lot of houses for
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I took to Pinterest, naturally, to scope out some front doors. I want to
stay with the black color (matches the roof) and still incorporate
windows into the design. The light from the east is insane in the
morning and it makes the house so bright. I love it.</div>
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This one is in the lead because it's so simple and very similar to what
we have, yet no funky geometric shape. It reminds me of a door on a
farmhouse and I'm a little bit country so it calls to me.</div>
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This one is also in the running but the door looks straight into the
bathroom and I shower at night and don't always close the door. This
could be an exposure problem. Not my problem, but the neighbors problem.
We're still too new to the block to be pulling stuff like that and I
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Decisions, decisions. I will let you know what we end up choosing. It
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Richellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05581144424787975462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111065902538144091.post-3740839307863756262013-12-10T06:52:00.003-08:002014-01-06T12:40:44.091-08:00Curly Hair Don't Care<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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They're obsessed with seeing my hair straight. They constantly ask why I don't straighten it and if they can please do it and they keep pleading and saying "OMG, IT WILL LOOK SO GOOD!" News flash, it does not look good, at all. It's drab and stringy and well, looks like curly hair that's been straightened. It resembles straw. Not to mention, it takes a good two hours to do and the burning smell and sizzle sound totally freaks me out. The kicker is that after it's all straight, the person who HAD to straighten it and couldn't live another day until they saw it straight goes "Oh, yeah, it doesn't look very good straight. You should definitely have curly hair all the time." Thanks. </div>
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Getting my hair cut is always traumatizing. I stress about it the whole week before my appointment and get super sweaty once they put that black drape over me at the salon. The worst, and I mean worst part about it is asking for "just a little trim" and leaving with a full on curly bob. It's happened. A couple of times. Most of these stylists just don't understand that curly hair shrinks up a good 3-4 inches when it's dry versus wet. I'm not saying every hair person should be an expert on curly hair. I'm just saying that they should know know the dynamics and it annoys me that they don't. Extra rage if they straighten it before I leave, too (see above). </div>
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I don't care what Patti Sanger says on Millionaire Matchmaker, some guys love curly hair. I think curly haired girls exude some sort of wildness and guys are all about it. I got my hair cut once and the stylist insisted on straightening it (she was an above mentioned #2) even though I told her not to. I got home and Jared's face dropped and he said "That's not permanent, is it?!"</div>
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The guys that love the curly hair from a distance are cool. It's the ones who insist on touching it that I just can't stand. I really don't like anyone touching my hair but creeper guys are the worst. I was at a bar once way back in the day when I wasn't a grandma and in bed by 10 on the weekends, and this guy just randomly came up to me and said "Can I run my fingers through your hair?" I said "No" and went back to chatting with my girlfriends. Out of nowhere he yells "You're a bitch!" I explained to him "No, buddy, you cannot run your fingers through my hair because it's tangly and literally not possible. I can't even run my fingers through my hair."</div>
Richellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05581144424787975462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111065902538144091.post-20183181766628592062013-12-09T10:58:00.000-08:002014-01-09T17:33:08.895-08:00Crate Camouflage<div style="text-align: left;">
Relationships are all about compromise, right? At least that is what the old people at weddings are always telling me. Jared and I have a seriously awesome relationship. We hardly ever fight. Life's too short to do anything but have fun and love on one another. </div>
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He has been so great about letting me decorate the house. He knows it's my thing and clearly <a href="http://www.shotsandsunnies.blogspot.com/2013/12/granite-counters-character-and-bike.html" target="_blank">outside is his</a>. For the most part, everything has gone smoothly and the house is coming along. There's just on small thing...</div>
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The bass. For those of you who don't know (because I didn't until I looked it up) a bass is supposed to make your TV sound better. I really can't tell a difference but that's an argument right there and we won't get into it. Anyways, Jared says the bass stays and that's cool. Here's a before picture of how it looked against the wall next to the entertainment center:</div>
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Doesn't it look way better? The wall needed something anyways and I needed somewhere to organize my 50 Shades of Grey books. And now the side view:</div>
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I grabbed some crates from Michael's and stained them using <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Minwax-1-Qt-Oil-Based-Dark-Walnut-Wood-Finish-Interior-Stain-70012/100376185#.UqYR2JTN400" target="_blank">Minwax Dark Walnut</a> from Home Depot. The whole project costs me about $30. Staining is quite possibly the easiest thing in the world to do. All you do is paint and wipe, paint and wipe like, a billion times. I also highly recommend sealing them. Although it's a pain in the butt, just do it. It adds a little shine and helps with the stain smell. I love 'em! And that is today's lesson on compromise. </div>
Richellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05581144424787975462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111065902538144091.post-21318059776916547332013-12-08T15:27:00.001-08:002014-01-06T12:20:00.424-08:00Granite Counters, Character and Bike Jumps<div style="text-align: left;">
When Jared and I first started house hunting, we both knew what we were looking for in a home. I wanted character and basically zero home improvement projects. I can craft but I cannot repair. He wanted a yard with lots of land. </div>
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So, after one too many mimosas at brunch we decided to go check out this house that we both thought looked pretty neat online. Now keep in mind that before this boozy brunch we hadn't taken one step towards purchasing a house. No loan pre-approval, no agent, no nothing...Just casually looking at places online and watching House Hunters every night (which we thought made us pros in the real estate world). We literally went from 0 to 1,000 on the house hunting scale all because of a little OJ and champs. Ok, a lot of OJ and champs. </div>
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Anyways, like I said one of Jared's main requirements was that the house had a big yard. He's from upstate New York where it seems you can practically buy the whole state for the price of one San Diego house. Why the yard, you ask? Well, allow me to show you...</div>
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And those would be...bike jumps! Aren't they cool? He's been working on them since we moved in, which was about 2 months ago. I mean, maybe you're a little confused and that's ok. I think I understand them because I've known Jared for almost four years now so I'm privy to his hobbies, but 22-year-old Richelle would have been like, wait, what are those and are they for rollerblading?! </div>
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I love that we both have hobbies and that one of his happens to include "landscaping" the yard. It also makes me happy to know that he has a distraction so I can sit on the couch and watch Bravo marathons all weekend.</div>
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