Forever My Little Girl

Forever my Little Girl! My Sweet Sassy!

In her custom bag, ready to go for a ride! Her favorite!

My family has suffered a tremendous loss this week.

My sweet, and ever so loving Sassy passed away. She was and has been my backbone, best friend, and truly "woman's" best friend for 14 years.

Sassy was a very lively, healthy and up-beat little Shih-Tzu/Tea-Cup Poodle. There will never be another like her. I have never come across another like her in my life-time, and I don't ever expect to again...she is truly One-of-a-kind, and will forever remain in my heart and the lives of everyone that encountered her.

When I think of all the things Sassy was for me, it breaks my heart to know she's gone, because she was such a big part of my Family, she will truly be missed, but never forgotten. I will love her until my end on this earth is through, and will meet her again so that sweet little face, and that little tongue and nose can show me affection once again.

I love you Sassy, and you will FOREVER be my little girl and remain in my heart.

Everyone misses you, and we all love you very much!

Best Buddies!

Halloween 2009-My little Cheerleader!

Going for a Ride!

At Nanny's for Thanksgiving!

Her favorite, Mommy and Daddy's clean clothes basket!

 

Snow Day 2010!

A Big Undertaking..Update!!! YAY!

A Big Undertaking! But I think I can! UPDATE!!!

OK, so remember that "little"(I say that sarcasticallyv) project I have been working on?

Here are the before and after updates of the chairs! I think they turned out great! I am sooooo pleased with them, and after the week I have had this week, it has been one good thing to put a smile on my face.

Before Side View

Before Front View

 

I stripped all the fabric off, and painted the wood work all SW6213-Halcyon Green, this color coordniates with the blue-green in the fabric. I choose an IKAT fabric because the designs have been around for years, so its a classic, but I chose it in a colorway that is more up-to-date and modern.

Ikat Fabric

Side View

Front View

Seat Cushion(Close up)

I need to still take some photos of them in their place in front of the fireplace! I'll get around to that one day! =)

First Degree is officially in Business!

First Degree is Officially in Business!!

First off, I must say how proud I am of my Hubby. This is something he has always wanted, so with a little encouragement, and me beside him on his decision to do so....he has decided to do it, and I could not be happier.

Being a Business Owner/Operator/Boss/Brother/Husband is a huge undertaking, but he has so much potential and client database, I know he will do great and succeed even beyond his and my own expectations! I love you babe! Here's to First Degree's first day!!!

A Big Undertaking!! But I think I can!!

A Big Undertaking! But I think I can!

Ok, so I'm going to let you in on a "little"(I say that sarcastically) project I am working on.
Before you look at these two chairs and think, what the heck is Kendra going to do with those??-take another look at their possiblilities!

I am planning on re-upholstering and refinishing these chairs for my home, all by myself (and with the help of my wonderful hubby!)These chairs were recently handed down to us from my husbands Grandmother. I plan to make these much more modern than they appear now!

So far we have taken almost all of the fabric off one of the chairs (oh yeah, that was interesting) and I am planning on painting them! Wish me luck because this is more than just a weekend project!!

Have any ideas for them as far as fabrics and colors go, give me your feedback!

The High

The High Museum

The High Museum, great location in the City, and a great place to visit. Me an my Sis-in-Law had an "invite only" Cocktail Reception to attend and I was super excited!!

The exhibit was of Salvador Dali's. It will be going on now through the month of August, but me and the Sis get to see it before it officially opens to the public, and with special accommodations!!! I'm really loving the "invite only" part of it, makes me feel a little special I guess, seeing as though my boss gave me the tickets! Woohoo!!

It was amazing and the High put on a great party! Would love to go to another opening!!

http://www.high.org/

!Hola! Mexico!!

!HOLA! Mexico!

Can you believe it? It has been 5 years since Keith and I got married! At some times it has felt like it has been a long time, but in other ways it has flown by!! When I look at what Keith and I have accomplished, not only as a couple, but as individuals, I realize that life doesn't get any better than this!

Keith and I have done a lot this past year, we have gone  Zip Lining on a Canopy Tour, camping in Helen with the Family(we try to do this every year), and then our Anniversary trip to MEXICO!!

I cannot even describe how beautiful Mexico is, it reminds me a lot of a lush rain forest in some parts of the world, and then the beaches remind me of Hawaii(oh I miss Hawaii)

Now, it's time to plan next years trip! Hum, where should we go? So many, destinations to choose from!

Today is the day....Hooray!

Today is the day..Hooray!!

Well, here lately I have been contemplating the idea of Blogging,

and today decided to do it!! I hope that I am able to keep up with it about once a week, and at the least, once a month!!

I figure that this will give you in-sight into a few or maybe a lot of things you may or may not know about me.

I love to paint which is one thing I based this blog on.."My Palettes".

Overall the title I chose for my blog was to show you that my interest range from Painting, Cooking, Shopping(Vintage/Antiques), and Re-furbishing(Mainly Furniture), being outdoors and spending time with Family/Friends. I have also started producing childrens artwork, and furniture pieces-thus comes the name.."My Palettes" because my taste and interest vary so much, and I wanted to include them all!!!