THANKFUL THURSDAY

Today Thursday May 5, 2011 I would like to say that Im thankful for all of the wonderful people I have met here in Blogland as well as on Facebook.

In the past 2 weeks there was a friendly little contest running on Circle Of Moms.Com they were looking for the TOP 25 Mom-Shops.  

I received my confirmation email today that I made the TOP 25.   Now we are all just waiting until the list is released.


A huge thank you to everyone who voted for me....friends, family, family of friends, facebook fans.   I am truly thankful for all of the support and love the comments that I get from you all regarding the way you feel about my blogs, my shops and me!


I wear my heart on my sleeve and blog about my fabulous kids,disabilities & disorders, Big Daddy, my addiction to Craigslist, obsession with moving to South Carolina and most importantly my dreams of one day opening a real shop where I can sell all of the things that are in my Mom-Shops now!


Im not your average girl, lady, mama but the one thing I am is genuine....anyone who knows me will tell you that Im not fake, cant do it, dont like it.   Downside is that if I dont like something or someone......you will know it too.  I'm me...take it or leave it!   Im really surprised by all the takers...lol  just kidding!


I received an overwhelming amount of support from my fellow bloggers and shop owners (who happened to also be nominated as well)  Tricia @ I Heart Rock n Roll (and my crafty things too), Kelsey @ Family Fashion and Facts (aka Smitten by a Promise), Suze @ Time Well Spent (aka Crown of Bows), Brittany @ House of Sorensens (aka 41 West Designs).

Just in case you didn't know I am Melanie of  Lucky 7 Design (aka Mama J Jewels)...im a joker!

You will find these ladies on my sidebar where I have created my blogging BFF list.  I dont like clicks /clubs but these ladies have shown that blogland is big enough for all of us and that we can support one another in our shops and on our blogs and Facebook pages.  Therefore I putting their buttons on my page because we support one another and want to share each others talents.  I have 2 little mottos that I go by and teach to my children..."God don't like ugly" and  "What happens in the dark God shall bring to light" and so far it's done me well.

Theres a little thing in life and business called Networking...the fun part is when you make great friends out of it!    

LOVE YOU LADIES!


And to a lady who doesn't know how much she inspires me everyday Marian of Miss Mustard Seed she did a post and asked her readers to do the same and finish this sentence (the posts fits perfectly...funny how things happen)


When I first started blogging, I had no idea.....

SNEAK PEEK OF NEW NURSERY ...JUST FOR A FAB PARTY

So I told you all earlier today about Christina over at THE TATTERED TAG.   Today is her fabulous K.I.S.S  (Keep It Simple Sunday) party.

So Ive decided to share a little sneak peek into the newly moved and re-designed nursery.   Im all for re-purposing and making something from what I have, and these little projects were made in just that way.

I purchased this vintage birdcages a few months back to use in the nursery.   I didnt know how but my theme was birds & nests.

My vintage birdcage (Craigslist)

I filled the cage with some Spanish Moss (Dollar Tree)

I painted a little bird from Dollar Tree my new favorite Valspar color

Here is the little vignetter over the changing table 

I will be revealing more of the room later this week, still have a little tweekin to do.

Linky this up to a blast of a party:

P.S.    IF ANY OF YOU WANNA KNOW A SECRET ABOUT ME....watch me on The Nate Show tomorrow!    My husband (Big Daddy J) and I guests in the Design Dilema segment! 

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

K.I.S.S. IS THE PLACE TO BE

I found a new creative blog and an awesome party last week and turns out I was featured this week in the re-cap.   Im so flattered, but most of all excited to link up another project this week.




I love to see all the creative projects blogland has to offer and it's fun discovering new blogs and new friends.

I encourage you all to head on over to THE TATTERED TAG for this weeks K.I.S.S. - Keep It Simple Sunday link party.





I haven't linked up yet today.....but you will definately find a new project from me by midnight!  I work best after bedtime! lol

STYLISH BLOGGER AWARD

Larissa over at Eat.Sleep.Create http://eatsleepcreaterepeat.blogspot.com/ has nominated me for the Stylish Blogger Award.   I think that it is so sweet, she is a new bloggy friend and I love the support from my new friends.   They have even come over to my new blog as well.  THANKS SO MUCH!!   I've also been nominated on the Mama J and Her Little Fashionistas by Leighann from Crafty Southern Chick and  SJ       from Homemaker on a Dime.   This circle of friends sure know how to show the support.