Six Gun Annie

GROW: The Adventures of Emma and Annette

2011-10-11T04:34:00.003+01:00

Tonight at Grow was pretty great. A lot of visits were made and a lot of people encouraged.

Tonight summarized:
Emma wanted a cheeseburger! Annette did succesfully deposit wrappers in Emma's door. On a not to successful note - there were only 3 hard candies with the soft center. One visit was not home but the other was, well..ok so when we knocked on the door a girl answered and said "I think you have the wrong apartment. Oh wait! Oh yeah she does live here!"

Had a great time. I will have to tell you of other adventures some time too.

Proverbs 10

2011-10-10T13:35:00.002+01:00

I write in a prayer Journal every morning for this addiction program I go to caller RU. Every morning you read that days Proverb.

Today is the 10th so it's Proverbs 10.

What I got mostly from today's Proverb is that even though we sometimes turn to foolish things, a lot of the time the Lord takes those thing out of our lives. He will only let us get so far into our sin. He wants us to make wise decisions in life and to build up riches in Heaven. He will bless us on earth as well though.

Let's Plan my Wedding Step by Step, CAKE TALK!

2011-09-12T05:44:00.002+01:00

No, I'm not getting married. Some day I will. But I love home decor and weddings so much that I think it'd be fun to hear everyone's stories etc on their weddings and dreams of weddings. Let's start with cake!!

I want FRENCH MACARON wedding cake!!
The reason I love this idea is because..it's not messy. You can go with your wedding colours (which if you've never seen my apartment - and you will soon on this blog - you'll see, I won't have wedding colours). You can easily freeze some for your anniversary or just have the very same ones made. Oh and people can take mini macarons home as a favour.

Show me your wedding cake!

Baby, it's not the Same

2011-05-03T00:09:00.000+01:00

Anne 101

2011-04-16T06:12:00.003+01:00

Hey! Hope your week was good. And may your weekend be filled with many smiles, coffee, craft, music and um..whatever makes you happy!!

I was thinking today, what to blog about. Although I have (several) hundred ideas, I'm thinking it's high time I introduce myself. I'm Anne Esquibel. Also known as Six Gun Annie and any other shortened, lengthened, crazy names and nicknames that have been invented since I was a child.

I'm 25. Already. I know..it's crazy. For the longest time you're too young, then you're OK. Then at some point you realise you have nearly a full head of grey hair(that's me!). I live in Springfield, MO with my dog Charles Dickens. Tomorrow we are going to visit a local animal shelter to find Charlie a friend. I'll try to take some photos to help introduce his furry friends to you and help promote four-legged friend adoption.

I'm a Christian. That's my life. And although I don't prefer to use that term, because of some things it's become these days..I figure I'll change the meaning. The only meaning I know it be is to believe Jesus Christ died for your sins, he rose from the grave and he's your Saviour. So, I'll go with that one. I realise not everyone believes in Jesus Christ as their Saviour, let alone a one and only God and I have a lot of friends that agree with me, and many who don't. You have every right to believe what you do..but it's important you know that about me, because it's my core.

I do a lot each week!! I work for a bank in an inbound call-center. We won't talk much about that though. But, it helps to know that, because I work 40hrs a week just at that job. It gives me plenty of time to dream and plan! Aside from my job at the bank..I go to church Sunday Morning and Sunday Night at Cherry Street Baptist Church, visit people from all walk on G.R.O.W. every Monday night, Tuesdays I get a break(and a blog hopefully..) Wednesdays I go to church and Thursday's are another night off. Fridays are my favourite. I go to an Addictions Abstinence program called Reformer's Anonymous. Afterwards I try to find something fun to do. A lot of times on Friday and Saturday nights you'll see me snapping some photographs at a music venue. And Sunday it starts all over!!

I am a photographer, musician and artist. So I try to fit one of those practices in once a week. Right now I am looking forward to recording some of my music, so keep a definite eye out, and I will inform you. I haven't been able to get many canvas' in, but as the sun stays out later I tend to get more creative(and more energy). I squeeze in photoshoots with friends, models, families, events and bands as much as I can.

Aside from those things I enjoy reading, watching movies, cuddling and walking my dog and sleeping. Of course I love everyday occurrences and tid bits like Mt Dew, coffee, smoothies, cooking, sushi and smiling.

I'm looking to do something great with my life, I hope to share it with you so ask questions..until the next 101..

Welcome back..party for..

2011-04-09T16:59:00.002+01:00

..me? I know, I know! It's been so long. Well I have internet in my apartment..kind of. So let's all thank my neighbor for anonymously letting me connect. Now what was this blog created for? Creativity? You know from the past that is exactly what you will get. I'm not going to make promises or anything, I'm just going to post as much as I can here and there. Welcome to my morning by the way..and this morning I read: John 15:5 I am the vine and ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. Yep, it's a short one. But hey, I lived maaaaany years not abiding in Christ, and I found it to be true, I can nothing. It's only when I'm living and walking in the Spirit in obedience that I even truelly experience joy, love and life. Nothing is perfect or easy, it's just not a struggle anymore. Coming up..a quick view at some live music I've been shooting..stay tuned..

Blogalicious..

2010-09-20T04:03:00.003+01:00

Sorry I haven't been able to keep up with my blog!

I will try harder!! I'm thinking of just handwriting it..at work on my breaks or something..

STAY TUNED!

Guess who's back..back again..

2010-08-24T02:44:00.002+01:00

..Six Gun Annie is back!

Sorry for leaving you for so long but it was great to see I still had readers checking in. Well I want to make it more regular to blog..everyday. I missed you all!

Today..fashion. I love love love summer dresses of all sorts. I have at least 5 myself. I love to wear them with skinny jeans, jeggings, leggings or on their own. With shorts and miniskirts too! My fav shoes to wear with my summer dresses are clashing heels. You always win when you clash..because..um..you never be too opposite right?

I am loving these..

A good message..

2010-05-01T21:46:00.002+01:00

I am a big fan of youtube acting. In fact I am an actress (still budding, working on the reel this year) so I surf the tube a lot. And I have my favourites (KassemG and LisaNova) so when I came across Britanni I just loved her vlogs and videos. The whole message and composition of this video is cool and I think she is just beautiful. So, check her out, just click the video above! Thanks! Have a good weekend.

Facebook drama?

2010-04-29T08:24:00.002+01:00

Laugh it off :) and expect to see a lot more videos.

Next video will be of my past photography, someone requested it :)

Go Betty White and CandySliceComedy

2010-04-26T23:10:00.001+01:00

What to Wear?

2010-04-21T00:05:00.002+01:00

Just a suggestion ;)

Slowly learning to use PSE

2010-04-17T21:50:00.004+01:00

Of course I modelled..I think I am getting better at taking photos of myself. I will be doing some more photoshoots of other people and bands when I get to Springfield, good practice. I think I might use this one for my acting portfolio. :)

Good thing I have tiny baps.

Attempt at TTV

Aww my BFF

Twilight!

2010-04-13T20:40:00.000+01:00

I'm feeling yellow!

2010-04-07T18:54:00.002+01:00

Sometimes I wish I had one of these..but I have a pretty snazzy phone already :)

Delicious yellow apples

I want one

Omnomnom

LOVELOVELOVE lemons!

This counts..right?

Well hope you are having a good week. On Friday I am going to (N. London) Harrow to see my friend Laura. And then off to High Wycombe to see another mate Max, before I move back. It'll be fun and I will take my lil camera to snap some photos. :)

How is everyone doing?

x

Happy Easter

2010-04-04T15:15:00.004+01:00

I hope you all are having a Happy Easter! I've decided to take photos every month here and there. I love to have those memories, especially for scrap booking or home decor.
My Charlie

This is my Easter Iced Vanilla Latte that I madeAround the neighborhood

I grow Corriander

Living in England (not for much longer though)

My curly parsley

And me

Have a wonderful day (I hope you UK kiddos have tomorrow off too, God bless Bank Holidays)

An eye out for these!

2010-03-27T00:53:00.004Z

I can't wait to go flea marketing with Megan and start to collect some dishware again!

Love these pink glasses!

You can find beauties like these in charity shops too..

I want to mix and match!

Dream set will end up looking like this, mmm all the casseroles and pastas I make will looke lovely in these..

..and these!

Mmm a hot cuppa tea in these mugs is sure to brighten your day

And a classic set!

Had these plates when I was little <3

(click on pics for sources)

Any one have any favourites?

Baby I'm Coming Home

2010-03-25T23:59:00.003Z

Hey everyone, sorry I haven't posted in a while. I have been working a lot and I'm pretty sure I have shingles.

Moving on..

Since I will be moving next month..it will be time for this in the coming year..

HOME DECOR! I love love love the use of blue and brown. I think all these colours really pull together.

Elegant style..love it! I love mixing the old with the new, vintage with elegant..

My first couch in my own apartment..was like this one! Only orange. I love this room, I would be reading or having tea with someone in it constantly!

Simple.

I love all the knick knacks and the chairs!

Duck egg blue

I'm thinking you cannot go wrong as long as you are clean, concise and allow yourself to be creative.

Does anyone have a fav home decor tip you can give me?

ox.

There is only one way

2010-03-10T21:43:00.004Z

"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
(John 14:6)

This is what I believe. I do not believe that there is any other way to God. I do not believe that if you think being loving in life and you call God "love" and all you have to do is stay on some path of love is true. It might be what you believe - but what I'm saying is I will never say to you "If that is what you believe that is your path to finding God/Heaven." Because for me to say that would be a lie, and to deny my faith, the very core of who I am. I understand some people do not believe what I do, that is their choice. But I believe that we are all sinners, and God sent his son, Jesus Christ to pay for that sin (even before we ever commit it) on the cross and that if you repent of your sin and accept Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour that you will be filled with the Holy Spirit (which can never be taken from you - he doesn't just move out ;) ) and when you die you will enter into Heaven's gates and spend an eternity with God and Christ. To have a relationship with God that can not be seperated by sin, the world or space or time. To have an eternity with him and those who chose him as well. That's what I believe. And I can will say it here!! Or anywhere, but definitely here on my website and profile!!

Obviously I am a YouTube-er! :) So I stumble across things that make me laugh, cry and puke(millions of tiny baby spiders on it's Momma's back and when she moves all these tiny spiders shift around on her!). BUT this makes me a bit weary. A woman who has this amazing gift to speak to people and they listen is saying - God doesn't exist "for everyone" but for those who believe. If you believe God is love then you believe in love and you are right and the person who believes in God is right. I am not going off of things that people have said about Oprah - I'm going off of things that I've seen Oprah say with her own mouth. There is no consistancy - one segment she says that God is different for each person then she says "God is. God is a feeling..not a belief and if you think God is something to believe in that isn't it - it's God, a feeling."

Whether you believe in God or not - this kind of "non belief system" is DANGEROUS. For one - it takes away any conviction what so ever, without conviction - there is no remorse, there is no guilt, there is nothing to say what is right or wrong. What you feel will be right. If I feel it is okay to molest a small child then that is what I feel - what you feel may be different and that is okay - but this is what I feel is okay and I am right in doing that.(Oh btw that is NOT what I feel haha, but you get what I'm saying..) What about the person who raped and murdered a little boy or girl, they sit on trial and say "It's what I believe, I believe it's okay to do" if what you believe is true to you is right, then what's to stop a judge from saying "according to what this man says he is not wrong." Those of you who profess Christ as your Saviour - now would be a great time to stand up and say what you believe and not be afraid, if God is with us, who can be against us?

I have many many friends who do not believe what I do. But they all know what I believe and it's clear to them why I believe it, and I've never forced my beliefs on them(oh and this is not force, seeing as you are reading this by choice and it's my website and profile). I think that's important, but what I want to do now - is expand. I would like to expand this realisation to people who perhaps don't know me well or not at all. I want to be someone who there is not a shadow of a doubt that Christ is my Saviour and there is something different about me - to all people. I want it to be obvious and I want to do that in such a loving way that God's love penetrates every aspect of my life and effects everyone around me. Even if that means I'm a goober or the "the God lady" (as one kid from my town used to call me) or a goody-two-shoes. I'm cool with that.

Anyway! Feel free to comment and say what you want - but you know my response already.

One more thing, logically speaking. If you don't believe what I do, would you think my faith was very firm or strong if I said "it's just one way" or "it's right for me but not for you"..what kind of weak faith cannot save the ones you love but only yourself - if I didn't believe in God, I would have a lot more respect for someone who did fully than someone who did halfway, or weakly.

There is only ONE TRUTH.

Some things I tend to forget

2010-03-09T17:51:00.001Z

Nothing else matters so much as obeying God and living for Him.

God will always take care of you.

He never gives you anything you can't handle - as long as you call on Him and not of yourself.

He won't give you temptation that you can't overcome - he gives you that choice, that second chance - that moment in which he allows you to think "I have a choice right now".

He blesses you when you bless him.

There is a purpose for absolutely everything - but sometimes I forget - HE'S GOD and so great that my little human mind may not be able to comprehend the reasons He's taken my life in the direction he has, maybe someday when I am the inhabitant of a heavenly body that will be different.

He's always listening and desires to speak to me often.

My body is a temple for the Holy Spirit, when I think about where I live, I like to clean up and redecorate so that I have a sweet pad, so I should probably do the same for the Holy Spirit, even down to keeping fit so I can do whatever he wants me to, without complaining or struggling so much.

When you're singing at church, use your best voice of course and praise with other people, but sing loud and proud and sing the words to the Lord, not anyone else. So you sing loud, or maybe a little off key or just in your unique way..your voice of praise is like an angel singing to God..it will always bring a smile to His face.

If the morning is hard - try asking God to help you, try to smile and say "The Lord is my strength"..and going with it.

We ALL make mistakes, that is what makes us human. We are creatures of desire and lust and a sinful nature. We are going to fail. God knows. He knows everything, so deal with your sin often and accept the mercy God has given us and ask for grace to overcome the sin.

Music is a powerful tool. I've always been taught to know the artist and whether you want to commit to accept their lifestyle and what they stand for. I was taught that way, sometimes I like a good tune though haha. Even so, I forget sometimes, that what I'm putting in my head directly effects me. I find when I listen to mild rock or classic rock and Christian music, that I feel better, that I find myself singing songs of praise in my head and out of my mouth.

Sleep is beneficial, food is required and there is nothing wrong with putting effort into how you look if you have the inside sorted out.

Okay well, I'm sick. (But I know God is caring for me!!)
So I should finish my tea and get some sufficient shut eye!

Feel free to leave your thoughts on..my thoughts!

TGIF! We got ourselves a Wreath Tutorial!

2010-03-06T02:49:00.000Z

FAST BLOGGING SHOOOP!

2010-03-01T21:31:00.003Z

Just a quickie.

I'm excited about this..

at abeautifulmess Miss Elsie's blog.

Love this color, I challenge you to paint your nails this week. I can't becuase of work, but I paint them on Friday - Sunday. This lovely hand belog's to Leigh-Ann

I've been doing P90X for a week and a half. And I LOVE it. Already see results! Feel so much better! Bring it!

My favourite part of work is my lunch break in which I enjoy a lovely bento lunch I've made in my lovely bento box. Mine is a two teared pink one, this box is from this blog.

Love love

Worlds Collide

2010-02-27T22:12:00.000Z

TGIF!

2010-02-26T21:50:00.001Z

Watch me paint LIVE today! :) (If you miss it..I will had a vid too!!)
Video clips at Ustream

P90X

2010-02-22T21:24:00.003Z

Hey everyone. I trust you have had a good weekend? Mine was rough but today is a new day right?

Saturday I started P90X. Anyone else doing this intense, fierce work out?? It is..a burn and a half. Of course I'm only on day 3, but I'm hoping the aching gets a little better as the weeks go by. I hear even if you are a star athelete or super fit, if you stick with this program for 90 days you will inevitbly tone and feel better. So..let's do this guys! Tomorrow..yoga. :)

Here is a lil open letter I wrote to my friend Jared Acker. He also does video blogs. He is hilarious!! Check out his youtube. Just click here.

TGIF!!

2010-02-19T23:21:00.002Z

Me playing and singing, horribly, but if you remember it's one of my 5 for this month. :)

Start P90X soon, I'm sure I'll blog that!!

x

This is important for me to tell you!

2010-02-15T21:23:00.000Z

For your viewing pleasure :)

2010-02-13T16:59:00.001Z

I decided to make TGIF! a movie Friday. I will post a movie up on Friday's I thought of this last night..so here is Friday nights..just pretend. ;)

Who is the new barister in Huntingdon??

2010-02-05T02:27:00.002Z

Oh I believe it's me. That's right folks, Six Gun Annie is the new Costa's Coffee Girl. And we make real coffee you have to press, froth and mix, none of this "Oh you want a latte? Okay." *press button*

This is going to be a good job. ;)

How could I have said what's right?

2010-02-03T00:36:00.002Z

"I'll say this once more..it's just a waste of time unless it's worth fighting for."
- Playing with Matches

I want you so bad

2010-02-01T21:14:00.003Z

I painted this for Eric today

Your love is crucial

2010-01-30T01:15:00.004Z

Hello friends!!

If you're anything like ME you're always happy on Friday. It's strange..because even though I've been out of school for 8 years..there is no school on Saturday. It's the best feeling in the world. And it just got BETTER!!

Starting 5th February, Six Gun Annie will be presenting: TGIF!
A wrap up of the week and some sweet sweet stuff to check out in the weekend. Blogs to catch up on, events and causes to fight for and just plain laughs from the internet and beyond. The show will have guests from time to time and will advertise and feature many artists, musicians and inspire'ers!

So be sure to tune in and catch the first Episode, this next coming Friday 5 February on Six Gun Annie TV!!

love*love*LOVE you all!!

Make Up

2010-01-27T21:39:00.001Z

Ok well I did do a tutaorial but I talk too much..it was way long. And I'm sick and sniffed a lot. Soooo..I just made it a fun make up video. It's quite fast! Haha!

Make Up Tutorial

2010-01-24T17:00:00.008Z

Hello beautiful.
People often ask me how I do my make up..

I will be doing a make-up tutorial on Wednesday. It will be recorded. Of course I love love love top-of-the-line make up like Laura Mercier, Bobbi Brown and MAC, I have very few of them. Although, I highly recomend saving for a few essentials then comaring with more affordable make up so you know what standard to buy cheap make up - sometimes they are quality!! You just have to find them!! I will show you a whole look, using afforable make up. Feel free to tune in live or you can watch the recording which I will post later Wednesday night. Seeing as I am in the UK, I will be doing tutorial around 12pm, which will be 6am for Americans. Just in time for work right? Ha. Good thing I'm recording!

I will show you:
1. a smokey eye with vibrant and blended colors

2. thick long and curled lashes (with affordable mascara and no falsies!)
3. how to create the perfect skin to recieve make up on

4. beautiful full pouty lips which you can finish with either a matte or gloss

5. thick and defined brows

I learn a lot of my make up tips from Pixiwoo on Youtube.com they are my favourite make up artists ever!

I think both of them are just so gorgeous. If they ever read this, you both are very inspiring, I would even encourage you to write a few books. Maybe one for young girls advising them on how to wear make up and take care of skin, so they don't look like a clown from day one, a book for maybe the younger woman to make her look at her best and one for the elderly lady with a classic tone to it.

Alright. It's Sunday and I'm sick so I'm going to get some rest.

Happy Birthday to me!

2010-01-23T19:08:00.001Z

I'm 24 now.
And my Mum and Dad got me the cutest pink bento.
I shall now veture into the bento world with hopefully one a week to start!
<3

Are YOU watching?

2010-01-23T02:20:00.001Z

I have a live webcam feed, it's on during the day when I do nothing. OR when I do SOMETHING. Like earlier tonight I showed everyone how I do my make up before I went out. Then..I did a movie and restuarant review. Maybe I will do some cooking tutuorials and more planned things. Feel free to suggest things you want to see.

Broadcasting Live with Ustream.TV

Some goals..

2010-01-21T23:40:00.003Z

Some goals for twentyten:

1. to care less about what people think of me and care more about what God thinks of me

2. to be absolutely busy serving God, taking as many oppertunities as I can as long as it's glorifying to God

3. Take care of my body - naturally

4. to keep my thoughts pure

5. read my Bible and pray every day

6. organise a non profit organisation led by me and Megan

7. to make God my number one priority

8. to drive

9. to let go the past and the accident

These are just a few. I've decided to write them down as I think of them and cross them off when I feel like I'm accomplished it.

What are some of your goals/resolutions?

DEAR BLOG,

2010-01-21T11:16:00.003Z

It's me, Six Gun Annie..remember?

Well, I was really sick for a while. But I've been getting better these past 3 weeks. 2010 is about making decisions and perservering for me. So I'm just going to toughen up a bit, even if it kills me. I visited Springfield, MO to see friends and family.

I hung out this this guy, Brent Thornton. He's like my brother. I can tell him anything and my first night in we always go for dinner and coffee and talk for hours. I love him soooo much.

I met this guy here. Eric Guinn. Man oh man, I call him the Italian Job because he's SO Italian..and gorgeous. I did a photoshoot for the band he(and my mate Doug) is in called Trash Angels, I will show you those later. Eric and I went out a couple times. He is a real gentleman and a great kisser..wait..maybe I'm the good kisser and he just has great lips? I know, oh blog, I am grossing you out, I will stop.

I got an HP Laptop for my birthday (which is Saturday..I'll be 24) and I have wireless internet in my room, so I will be blogging more.

I am back.
Love,
Six Gun Annie
xox

Ps. Later tonight I will be posting some new years goals

2009-12-13T23:43:00.002Z

Hi.

I'm really sick. Boo. Awaiting test results.

TGITHURSDAY

2009-12-10T22:52:00.002Z

Lara Jade makes me want to get out my camera more..

..she is my favourite UK photographer, I hope to have her guest blog some day.

I'm still writing my novel, if only I were that dedicated to things like SparkPeople.com (which reminds me to track my food today) at least.

A huge actress type inspiration to me..Taylor Momsen.

I would love to be able to create something like this someday..

Ok I am head over heels for a fictional character. And it's not even his looks really. I mean he's okay looking sometimes but since reading all the books..I'm just waiting for a boyfriend who is that dedicated to me too! Until then I can always giggle whilst I read or watch..

Oh ps: someone said my most recent photo makes me look a bit like Neve Campbell..what do you think?

I haven't been blogging NEARLY enough!!

2009-12-08T12:15:00.005Z

I haven't been blogging much lately. I've been feeling rather ill. No worries - I am doing everything I can to find out what's wrong and to get better. My inspiration has been up up up though! I still do my daily reads of abeautifulmess, Rachel Denbow and Freckled Nest. And when I have the hours and energy I have been writing a novel. Today I'm going to finish my wreath and some more headbands for my shop. I have a showcase on Christmas so be sure to pop online and have a looksee.

To blog more I'm going to try to blog each day the rest of this week with PHOTOS. All sorts of inspiration reflecting my mood and what I'm thinking about. Come back for more.

Sneek Peak!

2009-12-02T14:28:00.003Z

Hey everyone I have a few items I've added to my etsy shop. This is really just a sneek peak/preview of what is to come. Plenty of headbands will be added this week so keep checking back. How cute!?

Bear Ear Headband

Elegant Flower Button Headband

Super Dooper Cute Fish Headband

Hippie Flower Headband

If you have any suggestions on themes or headbands let me know!! There is a whole world of possibility and I'm all about custom.

Have a good humpday.

Cute as ever!

2009-12-01T12:23:00.002Z

Here is MY Charlie..

Most handsome..

He turned 4 yrs last month..

And here are a few different ones..

Vlog 7 - Hip Hop!

2009-11-26T18:51:00.001Z

Vlog 6 - Running Downtown Huntingdon

2009-11-21T01:42:00.002Z

Tonight I finished NewMoon and saw it. Excellent. The acting is still fresh haha. But the book was amazing and I'm starting Eclipse tonight. Think about me, I'm doing induction at Tesco tomorrow. I'm generally good at meeting new people. I've got tonnes of ideas in my head for more videos. I really want to do an old school silent comedy. I've always loved Charlie Chaplain. Anyway..feel free to share this video..infact I implore you to do just that!!

Astonishing how the good townspeople of Huntingdon don't even flinch at my whitty antics on running through the street. Good exercise though! I should do a morph of my weight loss photos soon.

Have a lovely weekend.

oxox

Miss*you

2009-11-20T11:15:00.002Z

I got job. Working at Tesco in the clothing department, part time.
I am so so so tired and for some reason have bruises all over my body :S
I have been reading..

Will finish today and start on Eclipse. I've never read so much in a life! I want to keep it up.
I have been thinking about..

Audrey or Betty?

2009-11-17T20:42:00.000Z

What do you think? Audrey Hepburn or Betty Paige?

Touring..

2009-11-15T23:25:00.003Z

It seems my photos don't want to upload..so take a tour at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/six_gun/

Thanks!

Hope you had a fantastic weekend!!

oxo

Today I am doing a bit of this..

2009-11-13T11:35:00.004Z

To my room, so any tips or ideas are welcome

Everyone is invited!

2009-11-11T02:08:00.003Z

To the party in my dreams! See you there. Bring your Space Ice Cream!

This is me and Jack we hate the Atlantic Ocean right now.

Just a little one

2009-11-07T21:36:00.001Z

Hello my friends.

Yesterday I went shopping at Primark..

Today I did a short vlog..

Tomorrow..the world.

TGIF

2009-11-06T09:59:00.001Z

I have a bit of a rough night last night. Was in a bit of an emo slump. But no worries. I have the house to myself this weekend and I think it's time to do some painting.

Check out the bow in my hair! More will be added to my shop next week!

Enjoy your weekend.

Up^date

2009-11-05T09:15:00.002Z

Just a sneak peak at some items I added to my shop recently:

(click on photos to go to shop listing)

Dr Seuss Vintage Fabric/Sheet

Vintage Patters, I love love love these! I can't sew like that though.

Vintage Button Covers! Lovely!

I will be uploading more today including a camera, Japanese sweet tin and a few other precious things!

Until then..enjoy Vlog 4.

Tagged

2009-11-03T11:05:00.002Z

I was tagged by Elsie of abeautifulmess. I am tagging all of you. If I had an ounce of evil I would do my laugh right now, this was super fun to do. Hope you enjoy it too! <3

1. Where is your cell phone: on the kitchen table.

2. Your hair: super dooper curly!

3. Your mother: is hilarious, my friends love her so and I do too

4. Your father: has a great sense of humour. He's a Pastor too.

5. Your favorite food: I love pasta.

6. Your dream from last night: I dreamt about my ex, Jack Bonneman..it was a good dream.

7. Your favorite drink: Latte or White Caffee Mocha, both with nutmeg.

8. Your dream/goal: take my business to the top!

9. What room are you in: office.

10. What is your hobby: painting and knitting and a bunch of stuff. I need to scrapbook, I feel like I've been cheating on my hobbies. Love to create..

Making sock monkeys.

Scrapping.

Painting!

11. What is your fear: those fat kind of spiders that look like black widows..even the harmless garden ones we have, even dead too!

(even finding this pic scared me!)

12. Where were you last night: watching Sixteen Candles with my puppy.

If John Cusack was in my high school, I wouldn't have cared about the walkie talkies, he looks like the best bf ever.

13. Something you are not: good with Macs. :( I think I'll take their in shop free lessons.

14. Muffins: blueberry or almond cherry.

15. Wish list items: clothing. My everything is too big right now. Oh and a boyfriend would be nice, preferable one I haven't already dated.

16. Where did you grow up: Oh man, up until I was 13 I've lived in Ellettsville, IN, Springfield, MO and England(where I reside currently).

17. Last thing you did: threw some e-bay items in the wash to be catalogued.

18. What are you wearing: black sweats, Beatles tee and big pink fuzzy slippers.

19. Your TV: The Hills, The City

20. Your pets: my wonderful Patter-dasch Charlie.

21. Your friends: are amazing.

22. Your life: belongs to Jesus Christ.

23. Your mood: got a lot to do and getting there slowly, lack motivation!

24. Missing someone: Brent Thornton

25. Vehicle: some irresponsible underage drunk driver demolished it with me in it a year ago.

26. Something you’re not wearing: make-up.

27. Your favorite store: thrift stores.

28. Your favorite color: pink.

29. When’s the last time you laughed: I've been laughing at this for about two days straight!

30. When’s the last time you cried: I laughed so hard I did cry.

31. Your best friend: Brent Thornton, Megan Jaeger and Laura Williams.

Me and Lalalalala.

32. One place you go over and over: Starbucks or Costa

33. One person who emails me regularly: no one.

34. Favorite place to eat: home.

35. Where do you want to be in 6 years: in my home with my baby and husband, working.

OWL CITY

2009-10-30T23:48:00.001Z

I'm a dork!

Yayee!

2009-10-28T14:05:00.002Z

Also to do today:
*finish cleaning Charlie's stuff
*butt, thigh and ab workout
*put owl city on my phone
*put together application packets
*apply at hotel chocolat and lush
*finish cleaning room and office so I can have a place to work!

Christmas Make Over Plans

2009-10-28T00:02:00.003Z

So far..

I will be returning to Springfield, MO some time after Christmas for a holiday and I plan on being even trimmer. Here is the plan..vlogging, simple but consistant exercise and better eating. It's time to kick it. I also have a party just before Christmas.

Monday:

Long walk or light jog

Tuesday:

Resistance bands, all muscles

Wednesday:

Dancing 30 mins, butt and thigh reps, crunches

Thursday:

Stairs and can lifting..yes..canned food, when you up and down stairs..lifing up and above your head

Friday:

Resistance bands, all muscles

Saturday:

Chin ones! Looking up and flexing your neck muscles (like you are biting) this is designed to tone your neck, also butt clentches..whenever possible

These reminders will be loaded on my phone as soon as I hit the button "Publish Post"

You can view my vlogs at http://youtube.com/user/SixGunAnnieTV

Just a few etsy finds I'm loving!

2009-10-24T21:16:00.003+01:00

I just had the worst migraine ever, but in recovery I went shopping on Etsy and also am going to have a nice cup of tea. Om nom nom. Enjoy! When Monday comes, lots of fun to be had and told with my friend Laura Williams.

I love*love this hat! I wish I could do that, I can't so I'm glad there are people like Jess!

I need one of these for this season! I've made a couple cozies..I will chare next week.

Boo! Perfect.

What are you loving this season?

Sweet finds!

2009-10-18T16:48:00.003+01:00

As promised, here are a few this I thrifted this past week.

Wonderful 50th Birthday Crayola Tin

McCall's Vintage wear! Would love to make one of those jumpsuits! <3>here.

Some pretty pretty Japanese fabric.

Hello*Dr. Suess! I found two sheets. One I am going to sell next week in my shop (so keep an eye out) and the second I am going to create magical things with!

Sunday's best is still on my camera. But last Sunday's best was nice too!!

..even though my hair looks red.

Went into town and hd a lovely Latte from Starbucks. Listed a few books on Amazon.co.uk and now I am off the church.

Weekend love!

2009-10-17T19:29:00.003+01:00

It is possible to smile even when things aren't going well..and to put on a beautiful dress. :)

I had to work this morning! It's Saturday and I had to work. Then I went to a dinner. Now I'm ready to jump in bed with some knitting and watch a chick flick. Tomorrow i plan on lots of coffee and crafting.

Oh and tomorrow I am sure to show you my thifted finds!

Love love

Changing Season

2009-10-15T21:25:00.003+01:00

(photo cred)

I like to think of my life like a tree. The older I get, the more pruning I get. I may add things to my life that weigh me down or break me in areas, but when I learn to let go, I grow even stronger. I stand tall in storms and even when I seem to droop a bit the sun(and the Son of God) picks me up and makes me happy again. There is a season. Some seasons I flourish and reap my hard work. Sometimes God gives to me and takes away - just to make room for better things in my life. As the Season is changing I am learning to be Thankful for what God has given me, and the amount of time he has given me. I have been following him closely this year and I'm more than ready to grow how he needs me to. Maybe this next season is the season I struggle for a while - then flourish. No matter what - I'm not going to let anyone, or anything cut me down. I'm going to let God remove from my life the branches he wants to..so that I can grow up much stronger..

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
A Time for Everything

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,
8 a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.

The day off

2009-10-12T19:15:00.003+01:00

Today I fell in love with:

Cambridge

Rooftop gardens and..

Starbucks Cafe Latte

On my day off I started with a little work at the office filling out an application for a television show here in the UK. The I went downtown Huntingdon and post a gift to Ms. Laura Williams and the application. I got myself a stand from Argos to hang my clothes in my room (pictures later this week witha room tour!) and also a Ploughmans Sandwaich from Sainsbury. Following that I went to Cambridge for some Starbucks, city gazing and grazing around an art gallery..full of cow art. Will share more later. Now it's to bed with a hot drink, some Vicks and someone suggest: Hot Sauce (Louisiana Hot Sauce here I come!!). And a chick flick (course!).

Etsy Update:

Also be sure to check out my new shop at Funky Finds, link is on the left!

Sunday's Best

2009-10-11T15:20:00.004+01:00

First off, I would like to personally thank Joe the Pro and Jessica for their brilliant work on my website and graphics. I love the new look, be sure to check out their site's and see who else they've helped..you may see some familar faces.

Let me know what you think of the new look!!

(gotta take some quick photos..more later today!)

International market part 2 of 2!

The Greek Stand..love those garlic stuffed olives, also got huge kalamatas and some sun dried tomatoes.

My Mum and Dad's cap

My Gingerbread Latte

German stand, crepes. Om nom nom.

I also ate 1/2 a Kangaroo burger.

International Market part 1 of 2

2009-10-10T08:36:00.002+01:00

Just some of what I will get today..

Tomorrow I post photos

Update pic of me!

2009-10-06T19:09:00.003+01:00

Hey everyone. Someone donated some clothes to me the other day and it was like Christmas! There were clothes that fit and some that were too tight, which is perfect because the ones that fit will be too big in a month or so!

So..anyway..I thought I'd share:

Gingerbread White Hot Choc:

The easiest and my most fav quick recipe is about 1 tablespoon of Options White Hot Choc and 1 tablespoon of Gingerbread coffee creamer! Om nom nom.

Home made-

This will make a enough mixture for a few cups! You will only use 1 tablespoons for each cup or according to your taste.

2 cups of powdered milk

1 cup of powdered sugar

1/2 cup of gingerbread dry coffee creamer

Enjoy!

I'm loving October

2009-10-05T18:32:00.004+01:00

I love to chill out and warm up with a hot white gingerbread choc!

I really love the place that serves both!

A good latte at work would be a nice surprise..

Pumpkins!

This reminds me of Indiana. Miss it.

Nom nom! Caramel Apples! Can't wait to make some with Mum!

And last but not least, I've been watching

..and been wishing I had a..

*sigh* someday. :) x

There are no rules to posting twice in one day..

2009-10-04T14:24:00.000+01:00

..right?

Welcome to my home. :)

Off to Sunday School

2009-10-04T09:10:00.002+01:00

I realise a lot of people are not part of any faith or religion or belief. However, I want to share this. I'm sure even if you aren't a Christian you remember going to Sunday School :)

Remember..

Sunday School Shoes!

Socks With Lace Trim!

AND

Panty Hose!

Oh man..off to get dressed in my Sunday best!

Anyone else have memories of church?

A little update

2009-09-30T15:05:00.003+01:00

Sweet As Sugar Tea Light Candles (Set of 5!)

Laura Lips & Mango Madness Duo, these both are very popular flavors!

Plums! Just kindding :) Set of 3, Vintage Pyrex Bowls

Laura Lips & Tropical Lips Duo, nom nom nom!

Posting Ms. Williams some Gluten Free Peanut-butter and Chocolate Chip Cookies..a mouthful..of yumminess!

These are some of my favourite sweets!

2009-09-29T17:58:00.001+01:00

2009-09-28T16:56:00.003+01:00

FIREFLIES VIDEO - OWL CITY This song and band are awesome. Check out the video it has a bunch of old school stuff in it. It's the prefect bedroom to grow up in. Love love love. Reminds me of ET. ;) xx

I can't seem to remember where I left my 2nd chin..hehe!

Me and Laura.

Beauitful.

Be sure to check out my lip balm duos..will be making more soon!!

2009-09-22T15:29:00.002+01:00

TO DO(in this order):

1. Put laundry in
2. Tidy room
3. Chop veg for stirfry

4. Design some labels for my shop
5. Take Charlie for walk

6. Put laundry in dryer

7. Package order

8. Make stirfry

9. Relax with a hot cocoa

10. Get a pic n mix bag and watch Julie and Julia

11. SLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!

12. Wake up and start all over again .. only with some thrifting!!

..comin' down on a sunny day

2009-09-21T18:32:00.003+01:00

"I wanna know, have you ever seen the rain, comin' down on a sunny day."

-CCR

Hey everyone, going to be a tiring week! I'm opening at work..0615! Oh dear. But I am going to see Julie and Julia (again) on Tue, and on Wed I have church then Fri Laura is comin' over and we (her, me, Mum) are going to try to find a place in Wells-on-the-Sea to stay for the night, and have a wonderful Sat..oh yeah Charlie will be there too course.

I will be getting off of work at 1415 though so..that's good, I'll have time to work on my shop - which you should all look out for..it's going to be yummy!! <3>

Here are some things I love this week..

Sun Fantasy Landscape

It's Raining pot holders!

Love Fall collage..

Love these wall vinyls! Such a great way to feature art in your home.

This fat quarter is too cute..pandas and apples! <3

How cozy..banana boat slippers.

2009-09-16T18:22:00.004+01:00

Me and Charlie took some photos the other day.

We have a new family photo. It's me and him. I tell you, he bring such joy to my heart. The times when I was crying he was kissing my tears away and when I'm happy he loves on me, when I'm too tired or ill to walk him he looks at me like he understands. Match.

Can I get a WHO WHO!! This owl mini dress is the greatest!

More tomorrow night or this weekend. Been a busy week and I'm sooo tired. Thank-you to Lacy for the lovely post!

Hello Six Gun Annie Lovers!

2009-09-10T03:38:00.009+01:00

Hi I'm Lacy!

I blog! I love it! I've developed a serious case of blogger brain and take notes and pictures when I am out in the world to blog about later. You just never know when a fun idea will strike!

For example... I took this yesterday with my phone. It's totally blurry but it that doesn't start a conversation I don't know what would, seriously!

I've met amazing people as a result of blogging like Miss Six Gun Annie herself and this girl and this one.

It's amazing the people that you can meet online and thus far I've found that most people are totally sane. LOL really though. It's the coolest to find a fellow creative and fast friend blog hopping.

I flair my nostrils when I am being silly... I just realized it when I saw this picture that my girl friend Rachel too. Now that I've seen it I notice that I do it all the time. It totally cracks me up.

I am inspired by people like this and can get lost on sites like this for hours.

I am almost always covered in cat hair and it doesn't bother me the slightest bit. This is my Ned.

I love yoga.
I believe in the strength of women.
I am inspired by great photos.
I love great linens, red wine and eating pickles and parmesean cheese (no I am not pregnant... yet) : )
I believe in love, crafting and laughing til you have a stomach cramp.
I love movie quotes and getting lost in a great film.

I make mini albums. They are my little works of art that I send out into the world. No two are ever the same and I feel like there's a little bit of magic in that. I love that people share their lives and stories with me through their photos.

I just got home from taking my little brother to college in Hawaii with my mom and I still can't get over how the the ocean is there. Everything is so vivid and alive with color in Hawaii.

So, that's me. I am a little random, full of love and sincerity and completely passionate. I hope this leaves you smiling! Happy Thursday!

Thanks Miss Six Gun for having me as your guest!

Much love,
Lacy

2009-09-08T19:24:00.002+01:00

Hey everyone, my photo is featured on DosFamily's website along with many other family photos. Check them out and I encourage you to get in on this project. It's so fun. Someday when it's not just me..I will do this with my family.

My work donated some onesies for my church's playgroup and there were a few that were just white so I cam going to embroider them and sell them in my shop. How cute AND FUN will that be??

I love love this cute design.

I am craving this sandwich!! It's eggplant, roasted red pepper and goat's cheese. My family makes food like this. Right now we can't afford goat cheese. HOWEVER!! We CAN afford this..

..this..

..and..

Good night and hope you are well!

Self photo

2009-09-07T12:14:00.001+01:00

I love it. It is all me, and it makes me love myself and smile and happy! It was taken in my church's play ground. Gotta love those auto timer's..I would do a family photos but it's really just me, no bf or children so..anyway! Love it!

Feeling a little better. Could do with some food in my tummy!!

Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass

2009-09-06T16:25:00.004+01:00

(follow links for photo creds)

Flickr fun

2009-09-04T20:13:00.004+01:00

These clipboards are becoming a very popular form of inspiration and projects and even framing. I love the idea. I have a very plain bedroom and think that even just a few clipboards would make the room more lively and inspiring. I have a very demanding job right now and anything I make will be made from my bed (during the week) so having my inspiration in front of me will help so much. This photo and idea came from Rachel Denbow of Smile and Wave.

I adore this garland! I want to make two this weekend..in fact I'm going up to my room (8:30pm) to finish my movie and make these!! I am also going to load up on some hot soup or hot cocoa and nurse this cold.

Also from elsie*cakes' flickr hand stitching. I love stitching and I want to start making a few things for my home some day, and maybe a couple for Christmas presents.

Not only do I love this girl, she's super nice and completely inspiring..but knitting and crochetting is just as fun! I am making a scarf..I need to finish it (again a bed project). Silje Silje girl!

Ok it's time for some much needed resting. Have a beautiful weekend.

Any plans?

I don't feel well

2009-09-03T19:42:00.002+01:00

Hello. hello. I got new glasses as you can see! I also don't feel very well! I'm going to nurse myself tonight because I have a (very demanding) job and I work tomorrow then Ms. Williams will be here. I am pretty sure we will take the night easy then go shopping Saturday morning or something.

I'm taking a workshop for indie businesses right now by Leigh-Ann (freckled nest) and Jill (lune vintage) so far it's really inspiring. I plan on doing the homework straight away and making this the start of a serious - creative business life. I hope to accomplish both the creative business and working fulltime (whilst I have to right now) and some day taking my gift to full time.

Up to bed with some tea, a notebook and 50 First Dates for a special phone call, sleep and medicine.

Things I will be purchasing soon and making soon

2009-09-02T17:52:00.005+01:00

There are a few things I need to purchase this weekend and things I will be making.

I am going to get some trousers that fit for work! I recon this pair is nice.

And this pair will be very comfortable.

I love this top, it's 5 quid at Bon Marche and I'm hoping to get it this weekend.

Getting a kit for more lip balms and soaps and stuff, this kit is amazing. It will be for my shop.

I'm going to make a similar fall leaf garland for my class. I have to decorate a whole board and I want to do it fall themed.

Make some masks for Halloween.

And these turkey paintings will be great for the kids to do and I can stick it on my huge board with fall themed things.

I'm going to make delicious stuffed zucchini for dinner tomorrow night.

People I love (rollip photos)

2009-08-31T18:49:00.003+01:00

Here are some ROLLIP photos of some people I love dearly. (read all the way to bottom..there is more news!!)

My niece Iliana and brother Joey

This is them again when she was 2! Bless..

Diana and Joey

This is me, course!

I LOVE THIS PHOTO!!

My dear friend Laura Williams

Me and Joey

Me and my other brother, Mikey

Me and Mikey's wife, Rachel

My lovely friend Doug Martin, he's always listened to me when I had a problem, prayed for my when I needed prayer and took me to the store when I needed toilet paper! Love this man!!

Brent Thornton, this guy steal my heart too. Such a good friend. He's so caring and loving.

I just adore that site. Great for scrapbooking and blogging. I'll probably print a few photos like this when I start a new photo album when I move.

I am so excited to be a student of one of my favourite business icons:

FRECKLED NEST! Leigh-Ann taught me so much when I did some advertising for her and I know I will learn how to use the tools I have and how to get a clear vision of my business. I encourage each one of you to do something similar! I am pumped to take this class!!

I'm also excited to announce the winner of the Laura Lips Prize Draw of KC Etsy is Jae Morgan, thanks for entering your prize will be posted asap! :)

Hey everyone, I'm going to illustrate a book I'm writing for small children (my classroom) called "Let's go for a walk" and it will have the kids in my class and how we discover new things outside, smell, taste and feel nature while we go on our daily walks! And I'm hopign to learn some children's songs on guitar to sing and play next week at work.

I love my job, working with children is one of the best jobs I have ever had. Mornings are hard, but I've yet to be tempted to quit. :) Long as i can get enough rest.

I picnik'd

2009-08-28T21:37:00.002+01:00

..as you do sometimes.

Hello toooooshie!

2009-08-27T16:31:00.002+01:00

Look at me look at me!!
I'm a big loser.
The good kind.
Yay!

Lil Photo Sesh with Jack Shanholtzer

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Enjoy!!

Today I love cherries!

2009-08-24T19:05:00.002+01:00

How to make Cherry Wine

This adorable cherry dress is perfect for the summer. Some cute thick tights and a sweet sweater would even make it a great winter doo as well. Love love love from Squidoo.

These SWEET cherry shoes. I love love them, perfect with some slacks and a white blouse.

Sweetheart cream cheese cherry tarts, home made

Cherry underwear purses!! These things are sooooo cute. I want one to carry on me to take to Mud Lounge and have a nice classy drink with friends, or a cuppa coffee and a cheese platter. These are found here.

Actual cherries, of course

Queen Anne Cordials

Louis Vuitton Cherry Blossom Wallpaper here

This cherry material goes great with the checkered matierial. I would say..gorgeous apron if I owned them!!

These scrapbooking papers are fantastic!

After a wonderful day at work I'm worn out and ready for some tea, a snackeroo and a film in bed or reading and an early night!

What cherries do you like??

Things that inspire me Sunday..

2009-08-23T14:10:00.002+01:00

This new movie is going to be great. Where the Wild Things Are trailer. Also I am super excited about the new Alice in Wonderland film as well.

A huge zinc tub. Heather Bullard is using it outdoors right now but will use it for drinks inside at parties, there are so many uses. I would like one when I settle and I'd plant a herb garden in it!!

This awesome blog. I love finding new blogs to be inspired by. This one is a particular new favourite. I can't wait to be inspired even more!!

The illustrations and work of The Black Apple. I really love the style of her paintings and the designs of her etsy items. This particular painting is wonderful, I love how her hair is and her tattoos. It reminds me a lot of myself. It makes me super happy and it makes me want to paint. I'm totally taken by the Oddfellows Orphanage collection! I want some for my house.

There are so many other inspiring blogs to go through. thank -you so much for looking at mine. I plan on working more on things as soon as I get to feeling better. And get time, right now the USAF has me working hard and long

Saturday

2009-08-22T21:46:00.002+01:00

These fawns are darling!

Awesome vintage material.

I love this living room! Old school couch with crochetted blanket, simplistic furniture, I love the round lunch tray.

Elsie*cake's wonderful use for a tray.

One of the cutest Bentos yet and super healthy.

There is just a little inspiration for you. :)

Church tomorrow. Have a great night!

xx

A few TTV photos

2009-08-21T18:29:00.004+01:00

I took these photos with my Canon Powershot, and an ooooold Kodak camera. It wasn't a box camera with a mirror (though I want to do some ttv photos like that soon as I find one) because I don't have one, but who made the rule you had to use one? I just used an oooold dusty camera and shot through the viewfinder.

This is a sock monkey I made..his name is Boogie Woogie.

I think I am going to make another sock toy and give them both to my neices for Christmas.

My Patterdale Daschund, Charlie.

Isn't he so handsome? Hehe.

Me course!

I'm loving my eyes.

Clouds

Tomatoes we have grown. I love the orange!

It's finally Friday. I have a lot to do this weekend.

I need to:

1. Make another sock toy

2. Make some homemade hot chocolate mix (for my gift in a jar prsents)

3. Make a scrapbook page of myself and with pics of me for my classroom so my children can look at it and understand who "Miss Anne" is. :)

4. Finish my background check paperwork

5. Make an appointment next week for my blood to be drawn

6. Contact my nutritionist

7. Take another "after" photo..it's so encouraging to look at!

8. Yard sale

9. Charlie has a dog show on Sat..I need to bathe and trim him

10. Love God as much as I possibly can..and clean my room.

My fav home decors!

2009-08-19T18:38:00.002+01:00

Pyrex! Amen thrift shops. Found these here.

These glasses!

I love this chair, I just wanna paint it!

Beautiful Armoire on Etsy.

More kitchens please!!

Gotta run to church!

Craving

2009-08-18T18:53:00.004+01:00

Dragon roll

Sushi pizza

Tofu and dipping sauces

Chili ramen

A messy..original..italian hoagie - like the kind my friend Jeannette would get in Northeast(that's the town) Maryland

Green tea ice cream with fruit

Tazo chai frap

A latte..I'm about to make one!

Much needed sleep

Big comfy sweater!

Weekly Inspiration

2009-08-17T18:41:00.005+01:00

Hello. HEEEELLLLLLLLO!!

My lip balm, Laura Lips..will be given away at http://kcetsy.blogspot.com/ this week!

This Brownie. I used to have one (sold it on ebay) but I'd love another!! From 8thlove.

Alice book.

This is probably the most delicious bento I've seen(here) yet!! This was made for a hubby's 12 hr shift. I've been working 9 1/2 hr shifts this week and would love to have a lunchbox like this! But I come home for lunch! :) And eat tiny meals with my kids. I will talk about my job later this week!

TTV PHOTOS! Love love love this.

Long hair Daschunds!! I think they'd make a great companion for Charlie.

These adorable sock monkeys!

I am head over heels for Jalapeno Cheese Nachos! You might ask how they are inspiring..well you can always make or grab some and work hard. I love to create and each nachos, because I can only eat a tiny bit - they last for the whole creating time! :)

Bread Box! Love the design.

Vintage kitchen.

Naked Ladies. Listen fellas..this is my favourite flower.

Hope it's inspiring for you too! I'm off for a snack, decaf latte and sleep!! :)

Sorry

2009-08-15T19:45:00.003+01:00

Oh man, I must apologize for my absence!! I got the job at the Child Development Centre and have been working hard. However, I still have time to make a sock monkey! And I am going to do that now.

I must get on my list of to do's!:

1. sock monkeys

2. gift in a jar

3. write a letter to a friend

4. photograph some ttv stylee

5. read ps i love you

6. make some little soaps with lavender and this really good herb for your skin called "loveage" for my shop!!

7. paint some of those lovely white canvases i have!!

8. blog more

9. eat more! (i've not been eating well lately)

10. always - love myself more

Love love!

Weekend!!

Anne

GET CRAFTY! (and get s discount on some sweet uggs!)

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Hey everyone. I am in a very inspirational mood. So I thought I would put my creativeness to use!! I'm going to start making my Christmas gifts..it gives me time to make them super good and be done early. And I will be making more items for my shop. I found a lot of inspiration here.

So far I am going to make a few of these cute guys..

A couple of these cuuute chic totes..

Gift in a JAR! This one it from Little Birdie Secrets

And the discount..

Alicia was kind enough to give my readers a discount on some sweet foot wear, just go to www.whoogaboots.co.uk and for 15gbp to spend type in the coupon "SIXGUNANNI". Thank you Alicia, on behalf of myself and everyone else. They are super cute!

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Check it out.

57 lbs lighter
a few inches smaller
off of some meds that I thought I'd be on for life
dodged diabetes
energetic
attractive
..and still going. :)

Thank you everyone for your kind words and encouragement.

What is your fav exercise!? I'm always looking for something new. :)

Let me introduce you to..

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Anne Parks

Anne and her family (from left to right): Lucas, Anne, Jim, Jamie and Jonathan

Anne Parks is originally from Ireland and has lived there on and off for a few years, her son Jonathan, a musician in The Lowly Knights, currently resides in Ireland. Anne was recently diagnosed with cancer and has be undergoing several treatments in Springfield, MO where her daughter Jamie resides.

Anne will be having major surgery as part of treatment. I believe without a shadow of a doubt that what she needs most right now is her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and her family's love, encouragement, strength and support and the prayers of many.

There will be a fundraiser to help bring her son Jonathan home to Springfield, MO to be there with his mother through this time. Please go if you can, if you can't make it out or live far away and would still like to contribute to help bring this family together in their time of need please eamil me at aesquibel@hotmail.co.uk and I will do what I can to arrange a way for you to donate.

Anne as always been a blessing in my life since the day I met her when I was visiting Springfield, MO and moving there. I remember the spending time with her and her family and feeling so welcomed and accepted and that is exactly how Anne and her family will make you feel. She is a model of a wonderful Christian Woman and is a big example and encouragement to me.

Bring Jonathan Home BBQ:

When: 4-8pm on the 8th of August 2009

Where: The Park in Front of Dickerson Park Zoo, Springfield, MO

Cost(going towards bringing Jonathan home): $5 Adults, $2 Children

Thanks for reading. My prayers are with you Anne. xx

Also if you haven't met him already..

I love this photo. It represents 8 years of friendship. It seems no matter what trials come our way or what life throws at us, we always come back together and strengthen our friendship.

Daniel came up for a visit..

Enjoying a nice conversation with the family.

His new album, from New Device, Takin' Over. Which you can buy here.

And look look! He thanked me "Annie" and my parents "Jose and Carol Esquibel". It makes me smile to read this. I know he loves, appreciates and values our friendship always, to be acknowledged brings me such joy. I'm so proud of him for his accomplishments and grateful myself for his support through many projects and times in my life. I can't wait to express it publicly in one of my upcoming projects.

Well it's late. Tired. READY to paint tomorrow and listen to the New Device Album!

It's all cute

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Just wanted to share with you a few things I did this weekend.

I painted this little birdie painting (12"x12") for my shop next week! I will be painting about 6 more paintings as well, this is just a sneak peek!

I painted this Marilyn Monroe for my friend Megan's guest bedroom. She collects Monroe items and it looks soooo classy. This isn't my style, I don't really paint like this much at all so it was a first. How did I do?

And this is Charlie(my Patterdale Daschund) drinking juice from a straw! One night I was drinking some juice and I was finished (because I can only drink and eat a tiny bit at a time) so I thought I'd let him try and he seriously drinks it! Haha. Aww bless him with his tiny legs and big head. :)

Another fantastic week in the bag. What is to come this next week? LOTS LOTS LOTS of painting and drawing, a shop update, going to the gym 3 times a week and doing crunches every night, applying at more jobs(hoping I'll get the Day Care job!!)

Offer your support

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The Retrieval Project click here.

This is a great cause to support and it really hit home for me. Being a missionary's kid, I have moved a lot. I've had to say goodbye to belongings and have had to wait for months and spending long hard earned money for transport of goods. Help this family get their belongings back to them - you will be a big blessing to their lives when you do. I found their link on Rachel's blog.

Get your hands on a bike from The Lovely List!

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Some KC ETSY love!

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I wanted to give one of my etsy teams some much needed love and attention, as I've been pretty absent (due to health) but am totally excited for this year!! Here are some of my favourites from our group, if you're in the KC Etsy Team always make sure to tag your items "KCETSY**" it makes it really easy to find you. **Please note: the team tag is actually KCETSYTEAM these days, so update your tags and if you're adding more items just remember to use the new tag. :)

My Coffee Cup Sleeve Mini Book Kit

I actually want this for my home someday!
Vintage Sewing Drawer in Teal, jennifergoode

Love in the Air Tin, collagecontessa

I'm in love with this print.

Parade Print, MultiplePersonality

Retro Hair Bobbies, bellajean

J'adore this print! This would look great in a little boy's room/nursery!!
Jonah Print, lbolter

Eco Friendly Girl, karenkayartworks

Pink sugar Olive Par - Vegan, ajscountrycottage

*These are just a FEW of the great find I found when searching KCETSY. There are many many many GREAT finds out there.

Today is FRIDAY! and that is my absolute favourite day and night. I feel so inspired and relaxed. Some things to look for from me coming soon:

- BLOG GIVEAWAY with KC ETSY (keep your eye on this blog :))
- A series of beautiful paintings, all sorts of styles
- Possibly, an Audrey Hepburn painting
- More photos.

Blog Love!