As you may know, I’ve been slowly renovating my kitchen when I have time. So far I’ve repainted my cabinets, refinished my countertops, and updated the lighting. I like the sink in my kitchen. It’s a great size and I actually like the double basin. But, the faucet was too low. Cleaning large pots and pans was always a challenge. So, I decided to go ahead and upgrade the faucet! It sounds like a daunting task, but it was actually pretty easy.
Star Rating: 3 of 5 stars
Published: February 19, 2018
Started Reading: September 6, 2018
Finished Reading: October 12, 2018
My Review:
I so wanted to love this book because I really love the author. But, Gypsy Blood just didn’t land with me. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a bad book by any means. The writing is great, but I had a really hard time getting into the story and connecting with the characters. There are so many elements that should have created a really captivating story… gypsies, set in Paris, deep underground catacombs and weird, creepy supernatural themes. It all should have resonated with me. But, I couldn’t click with this one. Continue reading
So, last year I started updating my kitchen on a budget. I painted my cabinets and updated the light fixture over my sink. I had a little extra time last weekend and lucky for me I already had supplies on hand to refinish my counters! I did a lot of shopping around before I decided on a product. I went back and forth on buying a sponge-on paint kit that resembles granite or a roll-on stone material. I was worried that I would totally botch the sponge paint so I opted for Spreadstone Mineral Select by DAICH. I chose the Onyx Fog color for a little contrast. But, they have a bunch of different color options to suit any decor!
Star Rating: 4 of 5 stars
Published: April 12, 2017
Started Reading: May 18, 2017
Finished Reading: May 19, 2017
My Review:
Charlotte’s Pact is a refreshing take on a paranormal love story. This is not my go-to genre of choice, but I always enjoy expanding my horizons. I really liked that this book is fairly short (175 pages). It’s an easy read and could definitely be finished in an evening.
The story is told in third person narration throughout. The plot flows at a nice pace throughout the entire book. Some of the early chapters jump between past and present a little bit, but it’s very easy to follow and executed nicely. As the synopsis suggests, this starts out as a love story but quickly turns into something much darker. There are some nice twists and turns throughout the book and an ending that leaves a great opening for the series to continue. Continue reading
You guys!! I’m renovating my kitchen!!!! Well…. sort of. I’m giving it a face lift. As much as I’d love to drop $10,000 or more on a new kitchen, it just isn’t in the cards at the moment. So, I decided to give it a little makeover to make it a little bit more inviting. Check out this easy DIY on how to update your kitchen cabinets without breaking the bank! With a little elbow grease and some determination, you could do this project too!
If you read my previous post about my garden inventory you may know that I’m growing a BUNCH of tomatoes!! I just love tomatoes. After tasting homegrown tomatoes, I just hate buying the flavorless ones at the grocery store. Tomatoes are super easy to grow and some varieties produce a ton of fruit!
So… To prune or not to prune?? Continue reading
Hey guys!! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted something about my garden! Last years garden was definitely a learning experience! I made a ton of mistakes and ended up with a pretty minimal harvest. But, that’s okay, because I learned so, so much from it! Also, my garden last year was started on a whim when I received a free seed kit to review. I had no plan and no knowledge of how to care for these plants (especially the heirloom varieties)! Continue reading
Star Rating: 5 of 5 stars
Published: June 5, 2017
Started Reading: April 6, 2017
Finished Reading: April 13, 2017
My Review:
WOW!! I just finished my Advance Reader Copy of Resurrection America and I am blown away. I’ve read several of Jeff Gunhus’ books and I’m already a fan of his writing style, so I might have been a little biased going into this one. Biased or not, there is no denying that the writing is superb and the story is like no other. Resurrection America is a near-future dystopian thriller with a few believable sci-fi elements. Continue reading
Star Rating: 5 of 5 stars
Published: December 24, 2016
Started Reading: January 24, 2016
Finished Reading: January 26, 2016
My Review:
Yowza!! Tarryn did it again! She managed to suck me in, chew me up and spit me out. I absolutely LOVED Bad Mommy from the very first page. I went into this book knowing only that it was written by Tarryn Fisher. I didn’t read the synopsis and I barely even looked at the cover. THAT is how much I freaking love Tarryn Fisher. I just dove right in knowing that it was going to be amazing.
The story is written in three different parts. Each part is told from the perspective of one of the three main characters in first person narration. Each part seamlessly follows a continuous timeline instead of telling the same events three different ways. Continue reading
I was very pleased with my first Rocksbox set!! But, after wearing the pieces a couple of times, I was ready for something different. So, I sent my set back and added a few more items to my wishlist. The turn around time was very quick! I received my new set within a week of sending the previous one back! Not too shabby! If you’re new to Rocksbox, here’s a little info on the process and a coupon code for a FREE set!
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