Re-posting a Blog -Going dowm memory lane

A blogger Buddie spoke of re-posting her blogs from when she first began blogging. I did just that by hitting the ol' archives. Just to see how my blogging world started. It was actually September 29, 2010. Reading my early blogs brought back memories;some fun and some not so fun. It's interesting how I could go back in time and see what I was thinking,doing -who "I" was at the time and who I was with. It mentions my ex,Tito. We broke up September 9,2011. It's been over a year and I am OK with it-who wants to date when you have blogging, job searching and  a 13 year old daughter to keep you company.

There's just too much going on to even think about getting into another relationship -There's....

 The Rachel Rose Boutique 
 J.R. Watkins
Julia's Bracelet Campaign for her 8th Grade East Coast Trip
Younique Make-up By Rachel In San Diego

Plus,I'm too invested in Rob Pattinson & Kristen Stewarts relationship to find one myself! 

Here is my very first post:
Note: I didn't even download a picture! Times have change!

How I started going to yard sales :September 29,2010
It began several years ago when I took my boyfriend Tito to work one morning. It was bright and early as we drove to the golf course. We are definitely not"morning people" or this super power couple energized by Starbucks .Neither of us said much as silence shouted in the the cold November air. Thoughts in my head whispered " Who gets up at the crack of dawn on a Saturday"!? Once Tito exited the truck , I slid my junk in the trunk to the drivers side and headed home. Little did I know, one sign would change my Saturday mornings for years to come. It wasn't a spiritual awakening with angels singing & harps playing in the background. Yet, a synergy of sorts. There displayed so proudly stood a YARD Sale sign. I followed the arrow leading me "right" to the house. I was amazed by the gently worn designer labels and "still" in the  package items .I wondered why would this perfectly sane woman was selling unopened, new & up to date items. Being an ex Home Depot employee, there wasn't much I haven't seen or heard, so I asked. She explained how she changed her mind during a redecorating extravaganza, therefore displayed before my eager eyes was the extra. Luckily I had grabbed my wallet before leaving  the house a made my first purchase. The rest, as they say is history. It's going on four years now. I wanted to start blogging about my adventures, show pictures & give tips on finding the "wow" factor. You will be amazed how a simple wow at a yard sale can set the pace for your everyday life. Aren't we all just wanting to be wowed in all factors of our lives?   

Update: Tito's Mother and I still yard sale every Saturday morning.It's our girl time. We have noticed a trend in the past few years, more families are yard sailing to make ends meet .

Here's to more blogging and living large with my Julia Rose

                         Well, not really large, I am working on the living large part! hee hee

Momma Rachel 

Julia Rose 

Creating a Mobile Office

Finding it harder and harder to stay disciplined in a home office environment -I have moved in at the local library. Well not in a squatter sort of way-more of a utilizing the facilities sort of way. 

Everything,minus the lap top- was purchased @ local yard sales. 
                              ALL FOR UNDER $5.00!!!

              

   From left to right, a small sewing box for the button rings I am currently making. The middle tote acts as a purse/office supply storage & the avocado green vintage bag holds my lap top. 

                                               

I use a shawl to cover the contents of my purse (to hide how messy things can get)-I think I am a closet/purse pack rat. The first step is admitting it, right? 
Do you see the little "people" on my bag. It's actually a hair clip -thought it would bring a little character to the bag. 
There you have it, a mobile office for those days you need to get away from the home office. 

The Bella Blue Rescue

I love purchasing dolls at yard sales that no one else wants. I found Bella Blue in a box filled with miscellaneous items.Bella was on the very bottom covered and alone. She was dusty,dirty and in need of a hair cut. After a cold water dip in the gentle cycle, I gathered my tools (lint roller & scissors) and went to work.

 The tools: lint brush and scissors

 I "borrowed" a bow from Julia's collection .....

 Introducing .....

                             BELLA BLUE

Brought to you by Rachel's Junk in the Trunk  Doll Rescue Mission

Coffee Break

I have officially made it a rule for myself -partaking of an actual coffee break during the day.

You know that one person in the office who NEVER takes a break and keeps going like the energizer bunny?

Well, that's me.
I'd rather be a cute snow bunny yet that's a different story.

I thought about it on the way to work and for whatever reason, TODAY is the day I will stop twice a day and smell the roses for 15 minutes.

If you saw the carpet in this office you would know there's no smelling of the roses here. It's more like construction worker boot tracking's consisting of drywall, paint or mud.

I also realized it's Ash Wednesday therefore it's the start of my annual give something up for lent. I have always given something up for 40 days and 40 nights however this time---drum roll pleasssseee........... I am giving up not eating after 7pm.

Which is like asking me not to breathe.

There was a time and place back in my early years when I worked out 7 days a week and had a personal trainer thus eating late didn't make sense.

Now I can't even walk around the block without visions of cheeseburgers dancing in my head.

Don’t get me started on the chocolate cravings…….

Oh yeah, let me take my break…….What is it you do on your coffee breaks? 

How I Became a Yard Sale Junkie

It began several years ago when I took my boyfriend Tito to work one morning. It was bright and early as we drove to the golf course. We are definitely not"morning people" or this super power couple energized by Starbucks .Neither of us said much as silence shouted in the the cold November air. Thoughts in my head whispered " Who gets up at the crack of dawn on a Saturday"!? Once Tito exited the truck , I slid my junk in the trunk to the drivers side and headed home. Little did I know, one sign would change my Saturday mornings for years to come. It wasn't a spiritual awakening with angels singing & harps playing in the background. Yet, a synergy of sorts. There displayed so proudly stood a YARD Sale sign. I followed the arrow leading me "right" to the house. I was amazed by the gently worn designer labels and "still" in the  package items .I wondered why would this perfectly sane woman was selling unopened, new & up to date items. Being an ex Home Depot employee, there wasn't much I haven't seen or heard, so I asked. She explained how she changed her mind during a redecorating extravaganza, therefore displayed before my eager eyes was the extra. Luckily I had grabbed my wallet before leaving  the house a made my first purchase. The rest, as they say is history. It's going on four years now. I wanted to start blogging about my adventures, show pictures & give tips on finding the "wow" factor. You will be amazed how a simple wow at a yard sale can set the pace for your everyday life. Aren't we all just wanting to be wowed in all factors of our lives?