Friday, September 30, 2011

A Little Extra Something

Hello World!  It's Friday and I realized I haven't shared anything with you since Monday.  Bad blogger!  Lots of things are here in the works at The Dedicated House, but alas, nothing is finished.  I'm currently working on a chest (have to go get some wood fill today), finally picked up material half off (yeah) for the valances.  And of course, the valances I want to make are not the simple kind.  Go figure.  I always do that.  And, I'm in the midst of painting some Goodwill goodies.  You are going to flip when I show you one of the items.  It is absolutely dreamy.  Oh, and The Dedicated Daughter turned 4!  


So, today's post is about going into a store even when you know you shouldn't because you need to be shopping for the birthday girl.   I pulled up to The Children's Place to pick up a couple of outfits for the wee one last Thursday while said wee one was at Mother's Day Out.  Got there so early, the store wasn't even open yet.  We're talking 15 minutes early.  So, what's a girl to do?  Window shop of course.  Right next to The Children's Place is Kirkland's.  I used to shop at Kirkland's all the time before Home Goods entered the picture.  I think it has been a couple of years since I've graced them with my presence and cash.  But, I thought, no, I cannot go in, I must stay on task.  So, when The Children's Place opened up I scooted into their store and did the appropriate shopping.  Back out to Gandalf the Grey (that's what I named our Grey truck...I know, I'm a dork) to head off to Target.  Did I go to Target? No, not right then.  I slipped into Kirkland's.  Gasp.  I couldn't help myself.   They were having a sale...aren't they always?  So, I came home with this...



I love the scrolls.  





And, the birthday girl with the Chocolate Raspberry cake she requested!

 I love the fact that the back of the clock is see through.  And, it has a loud tick, which I love.  Not bad for $18.00.  Yep, handed the lady a crisp twenty and headed out to Gandalf to go to Target.  I've decided to focus on one room at a time, because I was getting too scattered and I don't like that feeling.  So, the voice studio is coming along nicely.  Almost everything I have project wise is for the studio.  That's it for now.  Hopefully, I'll be back soon, with the little chest I found.  Have a great day and remember to be kind to one another.  

Toodles,
Kathryn

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9 comments:

  1. Never, ever just pop into Kirkland's! I did just that yesterday too, came out with a nice set of glass I don't need, It was on sale.......You found a great bargain too, I love your clock. Precious little birthday girl looks so cute in her cupcake tee............

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  2. Great find, and Happy birthday to your cutie pie there!

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  3. Kathryn what a beautiful clock. It's so unique.
    Your daughter is adorable too.

    Thank you for coming by and for following along on my blog. I appreciate it and love getting to know new blogging friends. You're always welcome to come by anytime.

    Have a blessed day.
    ~Melissa :)

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  4. What a beautiful clock Kathryn!!!
    ( and what a beautiful little girl - so deserving of a raspberry chocolate cake I would think!!! )
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  5. What a great fine! I love that it's see through as well! Great price too! Oh...and beautiful cake and adorable birthday girl!

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  6. Love it!... and that Chocolate Raspberry cake looks delicious :) Thanks so much for linking up to the weekly creative.

    Shannon @ Sewing Barefoot

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  7. Birthday girl is so precious and the cake is wonderful. Your clock find is so different, I love it too. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  8. Happy Birthday to your baby girl! She's precious. I do miss shopping at all these stores! I have to travel at least an hour to get to most - we're happy we have a TJMaxx nearby! The clock is wonderful. I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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