Comments on My Journey to Fit: A Forty-Something's Weight Loss Journey: Friday Mishmash

Ooooh, I love the redecoration! I hope mine turns ...

2012-01-29T05:48:01.641-06:00

Ooooh, I love the redecoration! I hope mine turns out as well.

I have to take a hiatus from granola attempts, but eventually I will try again. I did find another recipe that suggested turning the oven off after putting the granola in. That might help my burning issue!

The room looks great. We have one of those Ikea ch...

2012-01-25T06:00:10.778-06:00

The room looks great. We have one of those Ikea chairs, have had it for years, it is great.
How fun. I'm like that too: impulsive, not in a crazy way, but in a not planning it out kind, last minute kind of way.
And, I ironed hemmed for the first time recently w/ my daughter's pants. Worked like a charm.

Hey Shelley, I've been having fun reading all ...

2012-01-24T19:12:33.666-06:00

Hey Shelley, I've been having fun reading all your blog posts from day one. It's inspirational to read! I love how you found other ways to exercise when your ankle was injured. I could see myself using that as an excuse to not exercise anymore.
Anyway, I saw this article online today and thought of you and your colorful fiestaware. :-) http://www.delish.com/food/recalls-reviews/dishware-color-determines-serving-sizes

The entire room was repainted and yes, it WAS a bi...

2012-01-23T20:25:52.730-06:00

The entire room was repainted and yes, it WAS a big job thanks to the high ceiling (which was painted as well)...the best tip I have for choosing a paint color is to spend the few bucks and get a sample can of color so you can see what it really looks like on the wall.

You and me, Jill - horrifying our ancestors (GM pr...

2012-01-23T20:24:25.413-06:00

You and me, Jill - horrifying our ancestors (GM probably wouldn't have done it that way, either, lol). Cousins unite! :)

Actually the iron-on tape is the perfect solution,...

2012-01-23T20:20:23.637-06:00

Actually the iron-on tape is the perfect solution, if you tried to sew it, you run a risk of pulling such sheer fabric. and if it holds, who cares?

Is the rice grain a new paint job too? Big room to...

2012-01-23T16:33:00.650-06:00

Is the rice grain a new paint job too? Big room to have painted if it is.

We like Sherwin Williams; I know the price isn't so swell, but you can actually tell it's better quality. Not as many paint drips while painting! Yay!

I am always sooo skeered of new paint colors! Do you have a tip? Look at other ppls rooms online or something?

Haha, don't be jealous until you see one in my...

2012-01-23T16:16:56.417-06:00

Haha, don't be jealous until you see one in my driveway...until then, I'm just the person who stares longingly at the Minis as other people drive them!

Thank, Chrissy - the paint is Sherwin Williams - t...

2012-01-23T16:15:47.218-06:00

Thank, Chrissy - the paint is Sherwin Williams - the accent wall is Favorite Tan and the other walls are Rice Grain. Over the years I've come up with some pretty poor paint color choices, so I'm really pleased that this worked out as well as it did. :)

Thanks, Sherry - that does sound good!

2012-01-23T16:14:18.464-06:00

Thanks, Sherry - that does sound good!

Here's a yummy way of doing root veggies for d...

2012-01-23T10:17:51.225-06:00

Here's a yummy way of doing root veggies for dinner. Your mention of roasted carrots reminded me. I would take equal parts carrots (chopped), sweet potato (peeled & cut up into small pieces and regular white potato (or red) Peeled & cut up as well. (Usually, 1 sweet potato, 1 baking potato or 3-4 red potatoes, and 2-4 carrots) I put all the chopped up into a mixing bowl, add 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil, vegetable, whatever you have) then I sprinkle a little parmesan cheese, onion powder & garlic powder. Stir it all up, so all the pieces get coated. Bake at 350 until golden brown. This is so good! And not too bad for you either!

Wow, Shelley, it looks great! I love how open &...

2012-01-23T09:55:02.241-06:00

Wow, Shelley, it looks great! I love how open & airy it is, & I did think about it in the love seat photo. (that the kitchen is so sunny & bright & open...Love.)

The new paint is awesome! So cheery & fresh. Just like all the design blogs, now you have to post what brand & color paint it is. I love it, & the choice of birch (?) furniture...just so delightful!

I don't think anyone will notice your curtains trick, and maybe Mom will change it for you [hem] when she comes. (if it bothers her too much. haha) Is your house similar to your parents? We haven't seen too much of their home, but seemed it was nice & open as well.

Loved the shot of the squirrel with the leaves in his mouth.

So cool that you could transform the room like that and still stay within reason cost wise. Wow. Impressive!

Happy week, Chrissy

Love the squirrel pix, I didn't know they did ...

2012-01-22T22:05:45.887-06:00

Love the squirrel pix, I didn't know they did that either. And yes, they are vastly entertaining. My daughter noted how her little ones loved to watch them out the window and came up with the expression "squirrel TV" which is what we always call it now.

Love your new look for the LR. Especially the chairs . . . I may just need those chairs.

You room looks great!! We really need to do some ...

2012-01-22T21:44:43.601-06:00

You room looks great!! We really need to do some decorating in our house. Love the colors and the new furniture.

Your room looks so beautiful...and yeah, I love Ik...

2012-01-22T20:16:03.935-06:00

Your room looks so beautiful...and yeah, I love Ikea. I wish they had it here in New Zealand. Every time I go to Australia, I go shopping at Ikea, and wish I could bring a household of stuff back with me. Love those BIlly bookcases too :)

I gave up on blogger. I used to blog there, but moved to Wordpress, because of the problems blogger was giving me. Wordpress isn't perfect, but I find it better.

Your newly decorated room looks great, so bright a...

2012-01-22T13:58:11.579-06:00

Your newly decorated room looks great, so bright and cheery! I love Ikea but I always get lost in there and end up buying the kids treats on the way out lol.

Definitely love the new living room Shelley! It l...

2012-01-22T13:20:53.700-06:00

Definitely love the new living room Shelley! It looks so much bigger.

Great job!

I used to have a Mini-Cooper and I LOVED (lovelove...

2012-01-21T22:27:10.067-06:00

I used to have a Mini-Cooper and I LOVED (lovelovelove) it. I want another one, but like you, the payment issue is at stake now.

SO JEALOUS. :)

Ikea is one of my favorite places to shop, especia...

2012-01-21T15:18:48.992-06:00

Ikea is one of my favorite places to shop, especially as a broke college student :)

I love the way your house looks! You've inspir...

2012-01-21T13:39:01.241-06:00

I love the way your house looks! You've inspired me to re-think my bookcases.

Welcome, Annie! Do you have a blog?

2012-01-21T12:15:57.699-06:00

Welcome, Annie! Do you have a blog?

Hi there! I am your newest follower = I live in En...

2012-01-21T11:41:57.214-06:00

Hi there! I am your newest follower = I live in England and have a lot to lose before my 50th! I love your pretty pink bike!

Your room is fabulous! Thanks for the head's u...

2012-01-21T04:48:20.729-06:00

Your room is fabulous! Thanks for the head's up on the window treatments. I still have the old yellow curtain rods (painted white but continually chipping) in my living room because a new custom rod was way too expensive. Gotta check out that nifty wire system ~

Your place looks lovely! Interesting to see from t...

2012-01-20T23:47:47.920-06:00

Your place looks lovely! Interesting to see from the other side of the world!

Deb

Great makeover! Wish our new flat screen fit in so...

2012-01-20T20:27:40.773-06:00

Great makeover! Wish our new flat screen fit in so well. You hiring out?
Jan