Color Test

I came across this website that tests how well you see colors on your computer screen.

It's pretty amazing how the color squares look so different until you have to order them & then they begin to seem so similar.

Test yourself, see what your score is & let me know in the comments section.

I got an 8. And the blues & greens were where I struggled the most.

Random Things About Me

I'm 37 years old
I've lived in Chicago for 9 years & love this city
I'm a Midwest Girl: grew up in Indiana & went to a small Christian college in Michigan
I love Jesus
I used to work in Finance, but grew tired of it. Nearly 4 years ago, I quit to try to start my own business {www.hazelstreetdesigns.com}
I now work part-time for a nonprofit organization as the Media Director
I love all types of music - Jazz, Country, Oldies, Praise & Worship. And I could listen to Christmas music all year round!
I am NOT a morning person
I don't love chocolate. In fact, I'm not a huge fan of sweets in general
The thumb I sucked when I was a child is shorter & shaped differently than my other thumb...weird!
I took 10 years of piano lessons & played the flute in band
I have blue eyes, but have always wished I had brown eyes
I can't whistle
I would love to travel through Europe someday
I got my first and only tooth filling at the age of 28, but I've been wearing glasses since I was 5
I hate to exercise
It's hard for me to pass up a pair of gorgeous shoes. But ironically, if I could walk around barefoot all day, I would.
I'm a chronic list-maker
My ideal vacation is on a beach with a good book
Both of my siblings have beautiful singing voices. However, that talent skipped over me & I'm jealous of that talent.
Speaking of siblings, I'm the oldest of 3.
My sister is is 2 1/2 years younger than me

And my brother is 9 years younger

I'm an auntie to the cutest little guy in the world!

I play with the ends of my hair when I'm thinking or bored
I always have gum with me (Trident regular flavor)
I love the smell of fresh laundry & even enjoy folding it
I don't like cooking/baking when it's just for me. But I'm learning that cooking for others is much more enjoyable.
I love to shop, unless it's at the grocery store
I love the challenge of finding good deals (but I'm not extreme couponer!)
Until the age of 30, I'd never been west of the Mississippi
It took me forever to learn to ride a bike as a kid
I'm recently stepped down as a small group Bible Study leader, and love & miss the women in our group

I recently discovered a love for photography
I am blessed with a family I love...all 4 of my grandparents are still living & my great-grandma is 102!


Hope you enjoyed getting to know me a bit more!
Here are some more photos:

Christmas with my siblings

With my parents


Me

{updated 1.22.14}

Strawberries

For me, summer isn't officially summer
until there are strawberries for picking

I guess summer is here!

Wish List

Summer Dresses
these are from Anthropologie - my favorite store I can't afford!




DSLR Camera



And a camera just for fun

Bright Pink Picture Frame



Mad Men - Season 4



Flower Necklace


at www.etsy.com/shop/tamar

Red Bike Photograph


at www.etsy.com/shop/Raceytay

Apron



Glass Tumblers
from Pottery Barn



Wedge Sandals

Sewing Machine




What's on your wish list?

Hodgepodge

Summer is definitely behind us. I know this because I'm now complaining of being cold when I'm at home.

I hate winter for many reasons, but the fact that my apartment is never comfortably warm during the cold months is a big factor in this hatred.

I live in an old building. And I'm pretty sure the windows haven't been replaced in several decades. So cold air leaks in. And since the management company has shown no interest in upgrading much of anything, these windows are not going to get replaced any time soon. The leaking is so bad that when it's really windy out, my curtains actually move with the "breeze". I do cover the windows with plastic each winter, which helps some, but not completely.

And since I'm now working from home, my complaining may just get worse...unfortunately, my desk & work space is right next to the largest windows in my place.



So, I've decided to make some changes. I have ordered curtains that block out drafts. These tend to be pretty expensive (about $40/panel). But I found a huge deal and got them for $10! Hopefully they live up to their word.


Bed Bath & Beyond

I also bought some fingerless gloves to wear when at home.


www.etsy.com/shop/DonidoDesigns

If nothing else, they're really cute!

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When you live in 550 square feet, you have to very organized. And I am an organizing freak...anyone who knows me well can attest to this.

And I can be pretty handy when I need to be.

I turned this



into this



I even have my very own set of tools!



So with this shelving unit, I now have a place to neatly store all my paper.



There, doesn't it look better, now?



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One of the photographs in my Etsy shop was recently featured in a blog. How cool is that?



http://strandofpearlslife.blogspot.com/2010/10/new-mornings.html

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I just received my new business cards. Aren't they adorable?



And I'm going to turn some of them into fun bookmarks.



You want one, don't you? I will be including them in every package I mail out to my customers. So make a purchase & you'll get one of your own!

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I will be adding some new Thanksgiving items to my shop soon.

Here's a sneak preview



Speaking of Thanksgiving, are you looking for a unique Thanksgiving card to send out? I recently added a photograph, which can easily be turned into note cards.



They're $25 for 10. Email me if you would like to place an order.

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I just finished a custom order for baby shower favors. I'm so tickled with how they turned out!



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It's supposed to be really windy over the next couple of days. I guess the days of admiring the gorgeous trees will soon be gone.



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Ok, that's enough hodgepodge for one day. If you're still reading this, thanks for sticking with me!

Enjoy your day!