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Trash to Treasure- Show & Tell

Welcome everyone!

This is the 3rd try at posting my blog... typepad seems to know that I am tired and is toying with my emotions! lol Okay, okay, I'm gonna get to the point, and let's cross our fingers that this draft survives and makes it online!! :0)

Today's Show & Tell is "Trash to Treasure"! I am really excited to visit all the blogs and see all of the treasures everyone has found.

I am going to share the list of gals who are participating first, then share my "trash" with you!!

As always, if you would like to join in the fun and post a blog of your own, please leave me a comment and I will add you as soon as I can. I will be out all morning, but will catch up as soon as I get home.

Please stop and say hello to:

Tammy

Pinkie Denise

Di

Polly

Susan

Stephanie

Lisa

Barbara

Suzanne

Kathy

Fitty

Mya

Lynn

Joanna

Karen

Christa

Melissa

Andrea

Heidi

M at OC Cottage

Lisa

Rene

Jeanie

Cami

Jeanne

Lynn

Debbie

Rebecca

Tiffani

Stephanie

Elly

Linda

Deanna

Shanda

Heather

Margo

Dede

Nancy

and of course, be sure to stop in and say Hi to Cerri at Little Pink Studio and see her treasures!!

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My Trashy Treasures are honest to goodness, real trash!

If you know me well, you know that I am not beneath taking things from trash heaps, dumpsters and piles o' junk everywhere.

I know it's rubbed off on my friends and family. They have all been known to call me with the exact location of some "cool looking" trash on the side of the road.

Here's a real quote from a message on my answering machine, left by Aly.

"Analise. Hi. It's me. Did you see that old door laying in the grass, just past the corner of Alluvial and Armstrong? You need to go get it before someone else does! I almost stopped, but there was a grouchy looking man there, taking out his trash, so I just stared at him. Go get it."

I was too late.

Someone else took the door. Dang!

Another time, during a clean up day in our town in Texas, aptly named, "Clean Up Cleveland", Jeff and his mom came driving up to my house with an old door STRAPPED TO THE TOP OF HER 2 DOOR FORD FOCUS!!

No, I'm not kidding. It happened.

I'm like, "What the heck are you doing??"

Jeff's like, "Getting you this door. We found it in the ditch... What?"

I did like the door. Perfect color, chippy old paint... it now hangs over my fireplace...

It looks really cute at Christmas with stockings hung on it with care.

Another trash heep find was an old bed frame from the 1800's. Aly's neighbor was throwing it away, and she jumped all over it... for me. :0)

It was broken in parts, but have saved it all, juuuust in case! These are a few of the pieces of carved wood roses, wreaths and bowers with the original shabby green paint.

I've also been known to paint anything and everything. Usually either PINK or WHITE, of course. I remember my sister in law one time telling me to "cool it with the white paint already". "Never!", I replied.

Here' a peek at the inside of this old wardrobe I found. I've painted it and added fabric for the panels, easy peasy.

(fabric and a staple gun)

Sorry, the lighting is terrible! I had to use a flash...

I really, REALLY don't like using flash...

anyway, the photo... sorry...

I lost my train of thought, I'm watching a movie and writing at the same time.... 

okay, last one for now... I'm writing this at 12:30 am, so, I'm getting a little loopy!

I found this old ugly frame in the garbage behind a thrift store. I was dropping off some items for donation, and saw it in the trash dumpster. I investigated. It held an old badly executed oil painting of a vase of flowers. There was a huge tear down the middle of the canvas, so it was therefore rendered "garbage" according to the thrift shop standards...

I know, they were being picky, right? lol

So I snagged it. It sat in my garage for a year.

When I first started blogging, I decided I wanted an inspiration board. So I tore out the canvas and hung it around a fabric covered cork board.

It fit perfectly. The ugly gold was getting to me though.

A few weeks ago, I found a can of spray paint I forgot I had. I wanted to use it right away on something...what... what can I paint?

The FRAME!

So, it went from drab to fab, in about fifteen minutes!

I just love how it came out~ totally bright pink! Fun right?

Well, I must be getting on my way, it's 1am now and I need SLEEP! Thanks for listening to me ramble! he he he

Talk to y'all soon,

Analise

Studio Storage

Sorry for my tardiness in posting today's Show & Tell blog!

  

I am feeling a lot better with my whole wisdom tooth situation, or lack thereof. To leave out the icky details, I'll just say I had some complications that I'm still dealing with. I'm still having nerve pain and will go back to the doctor again this week. For the most part, I am on the mend! :0)

This week for Show & Tell, we are showing our container storage for our studios.

I have to be honest.

My studio is a WRECK. Completely a mess!

So, I sifted through some old pictures I had and thought I would post a few of them. Don't worry, you don't have to be appalled at my piles of paper, trims and fluff. ;0)

I am, however, going to be short and sweet today, just posting photos. Cerri at Little Pink Studio is our fabulous hostess today, so pop in to her blog to check out the list of other gals showing their studio organization ideas!

 

Thanks for dropping by y'all!!

xo

Analise

Show and Tell: China

Welcome to Show and Tell Sunday!

Today we are showing are beautiful China, Silver and Crystal!

Below is your list of participating blogs, we have a BUNCH of gals this week!

Side note: Typepad has (thankfully!) updated some features and the links should open in a new window... so less back and forth for ya!

Remember, if you are participating and do not see your link, just leave me a comment and I'll add you just as soon as possible!

One more note, as Cerri shared last week, Show & Tell is open to everyone to participate. If we find that you may have forgotten to post about this week's topic, we may remove your link from the list, as others are coming to see your Show & Tell post.

Also, we ask that you refrain from sending any spam and commercial advertising links in your comments. In keeping with the original idea of "Show & Tell Sunday", (being fun prompts for blogging and meeting other bloggers with similar interests) we will NOT post any links to on-line shops, businesses and/or commercial sites. Please leave your blog address only. Thanks! :0)

Okay, your list! Have fun and enjoy!

Tiffany

Carla

Lynn

Nancy

Miss Rhea

Mya

Kristin

Dawn

Kathy

Phyllis

Trish

Lorena

Jenn

Svenja

Sherry

Karen

Laura

Denise

Elly

Betty

Linda

Sarah

M (O.C. Cottage)

Mary Ann

Karen

Katherine

Debbie

Alisa

Sew Funky

Fitty

Sarah

Deanna

Pinkie Denise

Stephanie

Polly

Di

Rosanne

Barbara

Heidi

Jenn

Melissa

Cami

Rosalyn-Sue

Sue

Margo

Alison

Suzy

Karla

Marja

Heather

Rene

Lisa

Katie

Also, don't for get to check in with Cerri at Little Pink Studio this week for next week's topic!!

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So, my china.

It's actually a cool story.

Before we moved from Texas to California 2 years ago, we sold a bunch of our junk in a huge "California or BUST" moving sale. I sold anything and everything. I wanted to start over. I literally remember pulling the sheets off of my mattresses and box springs and hauling them off of the frames and throwing them in the front yard... they sold a few hours later.

Jeff and I had to sleep on an air bed for a while after that. I remember we had to air it up every night because by morning, it was half flat and we would wake up having both rolled to the center, folded like a taco.

Aaannnnyway, I sold a lot of my dishes in that yard sale.

So, when we arrived here, I was a yard sale maniac. Looking for new treasures to quietly collect dust for me.

So, one day Jeff calls me. He says they are having a rummage sale at the church and he found "the perfect shabby chic dishes"!!!

You know how it can be when your husband finds things... sometimes it's totally right. You kiss him because you are completely stunned that he did SO WELL for you!

Other times it's totally and completely wrong, and you wonder if he's ever even met you. You smile and thank him and hide your new gadget in the cabinet over the fridge... you know the one you NEVER open. You check it only when you are moving OUT of the house and decide to just leave it as a "gift" to the next owner?

Well, this time Jeff got it COMPLETELY RIGHT! Whew! He came home and plopped this huge cardboard box down in the kitchen.

"Here are the dishes I was telling you about, 35 bucks for all of 'em." *smile*

I open them and gasp. For real.

I was like... "Uummm, do you know that these are really, REALLY nice dishes?"

"Ya, I thought you would think they were pretty."

"No, I mean, these are REALLY EXPENSIVE DISHES!!! And there are 12 complete place settings plus all the serving platters and bowls and EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!"

"Huh, let me look them up on eBay..."

Oh, you know you do it too... don't act so innocent...

So, he looks them up and this is his response:

"BE CAREFUL WITH THOSE!!!! THEY ARE THE MOST EXPENSIVE THING WE OWN!!! WHERE CAN WE SELL THEM?!?!"

LOL

Needless to say, we still have our Spode Irene china... I only took a few pieces of it out for photos today... So if you ever drop in... I'll set a pretty table and we'll eat on it together! :0)

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Oh! Thanks again for all of the well wishes on my wisdom teeth extractions! I had all four taken out last Monday. Unfortunately, I developed dry socket and a huge, I mean HUGE swollen face. I've been to the oral surgeon's office 3 times this week and have another appt. for next Tues. I am on antibiotics and LOVING the pain medicine! YEAH FOR THAT!

*SIGH*

So, hopefully, this week I can get back to normal. Sorry if I have failed to respond to your email and you are waiting on one from me... you might want to try me again!

*chubby faced wink*

Analise

 

Show and Tell for Sunday May 25th

Just popping in quickly to announce the next topic for Show and Tell Sunday for May 25th.

Show us your beautiful china, silver and crystal!

 

You can include your dinnerware, tea service, tea cups and saucers, pretty platters, cream and sugar, serving pieces and collectible items!

You may want to set a pretty decorated table to share, or just a small service for one!

Even if you don't have all the pieces you may want someday, show us your favorite tea cup, even if you only have one!

Be creative and have fun! (Plus you might get that dusting and polishing done that you've been putting off!! :0))

Please leave me a comment if you will be sharing so I can be sure to add you to Sunday's list!

Thanks everyone! Have a great week!!

~Analise

Show and Tell- Vintage Linens

Hi y'all!

Show and Tell this week is being hosted by Cerri at Little Pink Studio! Stop by her blog HERE to see all the other participating blogs for this week!

Tomorrow I will announce our topic for next Sunday, May 25th. :0)

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Our assignment for this week is VINTAGE LINENS!

I'll be honest, I only snapped a few photos this time. If I was to pull out all the linens I actually have, this post would take you FOREVER to read. So, I just brought out a few for you to see, and I'll show you some of my favorite projects using vintage linens, sound good?

Kay.

So a few photos to begin with, just some doilies that I especially love...

I know they can seem a little "grandma-ish" but I still cannot resist doilies! There is just something about the whole "handmade" thing that I just love. I always appreciate the detailed work that some gal, maybe a gal like me, took the time create... just for the sake of being pretty! I love that!

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Okay, so I think I've shown this before, but I snapped a few piccys of my vintage pillowcase and sheets collection once again. There are some vintage tablecloths, fabrics and napkins mixed in here as well, but this is how I keep them....

My DARLING of a husband came home with this chippy vintage pie safe for me last Mother's Day... I know, I'm a completely spoiled brat....

I have all the linens here separated by color, just because that's how I do... my closet looks the same way.

Sorry, these pictures are really bad... lol, I was in a bit of a hurry.

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What do I like to make with the vintage linens, you ask?

Well, I like to make little tote bags with them... I feel like they are much more useful, rather than sitting on my shelf gathering dust bunnies.

These are a few that I've made:

   

Okay, now I realize I should have made a mosaic...

too late! :0)

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Alright bloggy friends, I must be off...

I am having surgery tomorrow to have all 4 of my wisdom teeth taken out! EEEEK!

I'm totally nervous! I have had some great advice from a few of you, so *THANKS* for that! I think I'm prepared, but just not looking forward to the pain! Ick!

So, cross your fingers for me tomorrow! I'm having full anesthesia, so at the very least, I'll get in a good nap! *wink*

xo

Analise

Happy Mother's Day

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all mothers near and far!

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Welcome to Show and Tell Sunday!

Today's topic is MOTHERS!

I've decided to post the list of participating blogs at the top of my blog so you won't have to scroll so much! I've posted my blog below today's list. :0)

Please stop in and wish a Happy Mother's Day to:

Beth at http://www.bethquinndesigns.com/

Mary Ann at http://firstborn.wordpress.com/

Sarah at http://vintagelily.typepad.com/my_weblog/ 

Rebecca at http://ourbackporch.blogspot.com/

Alisa at http://lifeisabeautifulplacetobe.blogspot.com/

Cerri at http://www.littlepinkstudio.typepad.com/

Carrie at http://thecrazycoopers.blogspot.com/

Margo at http://diningroomstudio.blogspot.com/

Kristin at http://www.mypolka-dottedworld.blogspot.com/

Barbara at http://smith411.typepad.com/

Lisa at http://lisasretrostyle.blogspot.com

Kathy at http://www.justbeingcrafty.blogspot.com/

Lisa at http://anapronaday.blogspot.com/

Victoria at http://www.vintagetea.blogspot.com/

Barbara at http://oodlesandoodles.typepad.com/

Cami at http://www.camillefano.typepad.com/

Di at http://mammabeesattic.blogspot.com/

Stephanie at http://www.angelicaccents.blogspot.com/

Jenn at http://www.mysteriesofthejuniper.blogspot.com/

Nancy at www.mycraftylittlepage.blogspot.com

Rosalyn-Sue at http://www.thelittlebluebirddiaries.typepad.com/

Renee at http://www.strokesofmagic.blogspot.com/

Polly at http://countingyourblessings.blogspot.com/

Mya at http://creativemusingswithmya.blogspot.com/

Nerissa at http://www.creativerantsfromnerissa.blogspot.com/

Twila and Lindsey at http://twocrazycrafters.blogspot.com/

Jill at http://bailiwickdesigns.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Janae at http://mx2mommy.typepad.com/

Karen at http://ciderantiques.blogspot.com/

Melissa at http://www.melissaburford.typepad.com/

Linda at  http://myvintagesoul.typepad.com/

Jeanne at  http://jeanneszewczyk.blogspot.com

Betty at http://shessewpretty.typepad.com/

Lynn at http://www.vintageswampgirl.blogspot.com/

Suzanne at http://www.suzanneduda.typepad.com/

Sherry at http://campsherry.typepad.com/

If you would like to participate and don't see your name yet, just leave me a comment and I'll add you just as soon as I can!

Also, please visit Cerri at LITTLE PINK STUDIO on Monday for next week's show and tell topic!!

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"My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw.

All I am I owe to my mother.

I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her."

George Washington

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I was looking for a good quote to share about moms and when I found this one, I just started crying because it is *completely* how I feel about my mom.

She is one of those kind of moms who comes to visit and cleans the house, makes cookies with the kids and then takes you out for a little shopping and coffee, as the icing on the cake of the day.

My mom is THE MOST CREATIVE PERSON I KNOW. PERIOD.

She taught me how to sew when I was a little girl, and bought me my own purple sewing machine when I came home with straight A's on my report card. (I sewed a blanket for my cat!)

She can seriously do everything. She can sew, paint, draw, embroider, decorate cakes, embellish the heck out of anything, decorate like nobody's business, throw a grand party, and the list goes on and on and on and on. She has the best ideas of anyone I know.

She is also the very best Grammy any kid could EVER want! I swear! She takes our kids every summer for a whole week to "Grammy Camp". They all spend a week together in the mountains at her cabin taking hikes, making crafts, campfires, pine needle sledding, bird watching and just getting dirty!

She spoils each of our kids, which is what grammas are made for, right? They always know they can call Grammy with any kind of news and know she completely understands.

Like most moms and daughters we have had our share of ups and downs. But I can HAPPILY say that we have shared SOOO many more ups than downs. My mom has always been supportive of our decisions and when we fail, she's totally there to help us pick up our broken pieces.

I know this is getting a little longish, but I just wanted to share with the world that I really do love my mom and I know I am lucky to have such an incredibly loving and talented mom.

Happy Mother's Day MOM! I love you so much!!!!!

xoxo

Analise

Show and Tell for Sunday May 11

 

SHOW AND TELL SUNDAY for Sunday May 11th... Mother's Day will be right here on my blog!

Our topic will be "MOTHER'S DAY"!

Please share anything you have created, photos of you and your mother or you and your kids, celebrations, photos of the flowers or gifts you gave or received. Perhaps add a special message to your mom/grandmother/woman in your life...

I thought it might be nice to share something a little more personal...

if you choose.

I know some gals choose not to share family photos, but share something special and meaningful to you.

Please leave me a comment if you will be sharing so I can be sure to add you to Sunday's list!

Thanks everyone! Have a great week!!

~Analise

Shopping Trip

Today is Show and Tell Sunday!

   

Out topic for today is Shopping! We are showing our favorite places to shop and find treasures! To see the complete list of participating blogs, see Cerri's blog, Little Pink Studio!

Unfortunately, I have to make mine a quick post today. My friends from Texas decided to surprise me on Friday by showing up on my doorstep! Oh, it was crazy, I was screaming so loud, the neighbors were probably getting worried!

Then Jeff surprised me with a party and the best gifts EVER! I'll post a blog with photos tomorrow. :0) Now my kiddos are not well...I was able to steal a moment to post my blog while they watch a movie!

So, back to show and tell! I had about 45 minutes to spend on Friday, so I quickly ran down to "Old Town Clovis" and snapped a few photos to share today.

I noticed that Betty at She's Sew Pretty shared a few photos of Clovis as well, so check her out!

So, one of my favorite shops is this quaint little antique shop filled with my kind of treasures. (prices are a bit high for me, but sometimes I find a bargain!!)

Sorry!

Not so many words today, gotta get back to the kids!

I will post a blog tomorrow with the topic for next Sunday's Show and Tell! See you then!

xo

Analise

 

Show and Tell Sunday ~ Hankys

 

Hi y'all!

Welcome to Show and Tell Sunday!

So glad you dropped in...this week we are sharing our collection of handkerchiefs, hanky boxes, hanky folders and everything hanky!

 

To make things a bit easier for you to navigate, I am going to provide the list of participants at the beginning of my post and share my photos at the end...

and remember, you can see more photos at our flickr group HERE

So, grab your favorite drink and sit back and get ready to enjoy!

Stop in and say hi to:

Heather at Pretty Petals

Denise at Pink Pomegranate

Karen at Clever Karen

Cerri at Little Pink Studio

Margo at Dining Room Studio

Laurie at Happy As a Lark Designs

Di at Momma B's Attic

Alisa at Life is a Beautiful Place to Be

Suzanne at Suzanne Duda~ Pink Roses and Other Passions

Shanda at Front Porches- Sweet Tea and Old Aprons

Lisa at An Apron A Day

Laura at Attic Charm

Katherine at FeeBee's Big Dream

Carla at My Vintage Vignettes

Deanna at Vintage Looking Glass

Lisa at Lisa's Retro Style

Alli at One Pearl Button

Cindy at Junque Art

Betty at She's Sew Pretty

Polly at Count Your Blessings

Mary Ann at Follow Your Bliss

Heidi at Everyday Cookies

Nikki at Chi Chi La La Designs

Katie at Hazel's Vintage Pretties

Barbara at Oodles and Oodles

Karoline at Cherished*Vintage

Tiffany at Shabby Scraps

Jean at Ms Green Thumb Jean

Jill at Baliwick Designs

Lisa at Groggy Froggy

Karen at Bluemuf's Corner

Roseanne at Bits of Life...

Kitty at Reflections from the Stone Nest

Barbara at Babsarella's Pocketful of Sunshine

Rebecca at Our Back Porch

Whitney at Kindred Joy

Kristin at My Polka Dotted World

Karen at Cider Antiques

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Thanks everyone for sharing your collections with us!!

So I guess it's my turn to make my way to the front of the class with my collection... I was always soooo nervous doing show and tell at school. I wanted everything to be perfect, but I was also the one who was going to impress the class with my totally unique item that I thought no one else could possibly have... obviously not the case ...  he he he

My collections are very modest... not very big at all, but they are meaningful.

 

Where do I begin?

Let's see, a while back I started picking up hankys... just a few.

My collection of hankys is actually pretty small. I usually end up looking and not buying. When I do buy one, it's usually for a gift for someone else. I showed this photo in my last post, but this is an example of how I've given hankys as gifts before... as gift wrap... love how they come out... pretty wrapping all by themselves.

These are the boxes shown in the current issue of Somerset Life magazine.

 

These initialed hankys, I'm saving for my daughters...

This embroidered butterfly hanky was a gift from my husband's mom to me. It has been in her family for many years.

This next hanky was a gift from my mom. She gave it to me for Mother's Day a couple of years ago... I still have the note card she wrote to go along with it. It was her mom's hanky and she had given it to my mom several years ago.

I think it's the only item I have that actually belonged my grandma.

But the little violets are just so sweet. One of my mom's favorite flowers.

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The thing that I actually collect and look for in my ventures are these little hanky folders or hanky cases.

They are little folders, usually made a little fancier, with better fabrics and laces, to carry the hanky in...

They are a bit harder to find, but when you do, it is usually a real treasure!

I have been fortunate enough to come across a few of these GORGEOUS vintage linen cases... they are embroidered with floral cut work and SOOO PRETTY!

 

This last one is my TOTAL FAVORITE! It is simple, yet just adorable! The corners are tied with pink silk ribbon, just the softest....

Well, I think that this post has gotten a little long... you might need a refill on your drink by now...

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Thanks again for stopping by! Be sure to check in with Cerri at Little Pink Studio on Monday for our new Show and Tell Topic for next Sunday!

If you've just dropped in and would like to participate in today's show and tell, please leave me a comment! I will add more names (if needed) on Sunday afternoon.

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Thank you all for such a BIG turn out! :0)

I will not be adding more links to this post.

If you are a little late in posting, but would still like to share, please leave a comment with a link to your blog (on this post) so others can drop by and visit! Thanks!

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hugs,

Analise

New Show and Tell Theme!

Thank you all so much for such a successful Show and Tell Party! We had so many beautiful millinery flowers and hats shown, I am totally jealous of some of your collections! :0) Also, a HUGE thanks to Cerri for being such a gracious hostess!

To see more beautiful millinery, go to our flickr group photo gallery by clicking HERE!

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I apologize if I haven't returned some of your emails, I am doing my best to answer all of your questions...

hopefully I can answer some of them here!

Next Sunday, we will be having a new Show and Tell topic...

Handkerchiefs! or Hankys, if you prefer... along with hanky boxes and hanky savers or holders. Anything Hankys!

My personal collection of handkerchiefs is not that large, but they are each special to me for different reasons. I also have a growing collection of hanky folders...

So, show us your collection, big or small, doesn't matter...

even if you only have one!!

We would also love to see how you use your hankies.

Gift wrap? Sewing projects?

 

Also, if you have not yet joined the flickr Show and Tell Sunday group (optional, of course) you can find it HERE....

we would love to have you!

Also, remember we have a little button you are welcome to use on your blog and posts...

 

(the flickr link to this photo is HERE.)

Mine, in my sidebar, is set up to link to the flickr group.

I just want to quickly remind you that this is *totally casual*, no real rules, completely for fun... so please don't shy away from sharing! We just thought this would be a great way to connect with others in blog-land who love the things you love...

and you might find some new friends!

I will be your host this coming Sunday, April 13th. Please leave me a comment if you would like me to add your name and link to my list!

See ya Sunday!

*Analise*