Dallas Acting and Film Making School

School is almost out! Can you believe that?  Before you know it there won't be the morning rush we are all experiencing right now. Just the mellow pace of summer. Ahhh....can you feel it? :) I love waking up without an alarm clock and just taking it easy on certain days when I can work from home. As a working, single, mom I treasure these last few days I have with my baby...even if he will be 17 soon!  One thing we are both looking forward to is his summer acting camp. This year he will be doing two weeks instead of one. These are actual TV pilots shot on a soundstage in Dallas. You've heard me talk up the acting school before but I'm here to share that there is a film making division too. That's right. Right here in Dallas. If you're son or daughter is interested in becoming a professional camera man, being part of a film production crew in Hollywood or anywhere else, this is the place to send them! I am impressed with the level of professionalism these kids...

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A Southern Living Christmas-McKinney Home Decor

One of the many things I love about the Holiday season is decorating. Not only decorating my own home but also taking delight in other people's homes and their beautiful decor. This year I decided to incorporate some vintage children's items so my granddaughter could enjoy them. The vintage teddy bear was obtained about 12 years ago in an antique shop. I love the character on his face.   I've kept him in storage for years but now he is finally out and ready to mingle with a certain 16 month old girl. You can see him seated here on a vintage rocking chair waiting for Santa to arrive :) Our pug, Molly, photobombing us!  a close up of the tree and bear. I love the way it looks in black and white too. The stockings hanging from the mantle were made by my mother out of burlap and fabric.  We love them and will treasure them as they will become family heirlooms. I love getting inspired by looking at the many Christmas ...

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Weekly Click and Chat Social Media Link and Living Room Makeover

Oh Happy Day! Do I feel super accomplished today. And why am I feeling this way, you ask? Well it's nothing more than a project(s) is done. D.O.N.E. It seems like forever and a day that I've been working on the vintage sofa upholstery project AND the ugly coffee table makeover.  I shared that coffee table make over with you before and here's a few pics of the before: I used home made chalk paint to make it over :) Now, drum roll please..... Here's a little looksee at my living room now  The small pillows were made out of a real coffee burlap sac The other pillows are from Target bought on clearance! The ones behind those are made out of drop cloths. I'm still deb ating on whether to stencil something on them or not. Remember the ugly coffee table? I still have to recover the wing chairs (those are slipcovers) in the same color as you see them now. I just have to find some cheap but durable fabric. I am also on t...

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Click and Chat Link Up-Free Social Media Optimization

It's hotter than hot here in the Dallas, Texas area. It seems the older I get, the more I hate the summer. I thought old people liked warm weather, ha!! Here's another link up so you can grow your social media followers. I automatically follow anybody who follows me on any social media platform. I just look to see my notifications of new followers and automatically add you back :) easy peasy   The Click & Cha t Social Media Link up Party #16! Thank you so much for stopping by The Click and Chat Social Media Link up Party ! We are all about networking and helping you grow your social media numbers! This month we are excited to announce that this linkup will appear on 13 amazing blogs!! That i s 13 times the exposure for you and your links! We are also looking for co-hosts for the coming up months, so if you are interested please contact either Amber or Kim on any of their social media and we will chat about it! We will also have a featured blogger...

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Grow Your Social Media Presence FREE

I am back to participate in this great link up for this month too! By linking up your social media handle, you will appear in more than 7 blogs!! This means that many more people will see your presence and follow you. If you follow others, you will have a better chance of growing your fans and likes!! So what are you waiting for? Link up. And don't forget to enter my monthly giveaway for a beautiful Better Homes and Gardens Book. See the post below ! JULY GIVEAWAY     The Click & Cha t Social Media Link up Party #15! Thank you so much for stopping by The Click and Chat Social Media Link up Party ! We are all about networking and helping you grow your social media numbers! This month we are excited to announce that this linkup will appear on 13 amazing blogs!! That i s 13 times the exposure for you and your links! We are also looking for co-hosts for the coming up months, so if you are interested please contact either Amber or Kim on any o...

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