Tricia Adams

Current Faves

March 3, 2017 by Tricia Adams 1 Comment

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What’s a girl to do when she wants to blog but hasn’t done anything interesting in days? A favorite things post! I really could have gone on and on because I have so much stuff I love right now, but I narrowed it down to five so I don’t sound crazy. Err, crazier.

Current Favorite Things by everydaytrish on Polyvore

1.This magnetic monthly calendar pad. This is my second year using one and I just love it. It’s the perfect size to track my work hours and make notes about who’s out of the office so I can glance at it real quick when calls come in. But it would also be great as a fridge calendar to track appointments or meals or meds or whatever else you need to track. The pages are made out of a really sturdy card stock which is super nice. I highly recommend.

2. My new Exquis 40oz stainless steal water bottle. I raved a little bit about my other water bottle in my vacation post, but this one trumps that one big time. I ran into Marshall’s a few weeks ago because I was it was right there and it felt like the right thing to do, and I wasn’t in the store for more than 30 seconds when I found it. It practically jumped into my arms. You guys, this water bottle is massive and I love it. I fill it up before bed and I have ice cold water all night and all the next morning. I wouldn’t want to take it on a walk with me, but let’s be real, I’m probably not walking far enough outside to warrant a water bottle anyway.

3. This gold cell phone stand. My brother got it for me for Christmas and it is awesome. They have tablet stands too, but I’ve been using my tablet on the cell phone stand just fine. I can tap away and make notes and it doesn’t slide around on my desk, which is super helpful. But probably more importantly, I have a nice place to prop my phone or tablet up so I can watch Youtube videos while doing other stuff on the computer.

4. Washi tape. Just all the washi tape. I finally got around to decorating some of my planner pages (I’m so bad at it though) and now I’m even more obsessed with the stuff. My new goal in life is to just have an entire drawer overflowing with washi tape. Some people want to run marathons or start successful businesses or travel the world. I want tape. I don’t see the problem.

5. I’m not sure how I ever lived without a Pedi Perfect for so long. It’s so easy to use and it gets my feet so freaking smooth. And let me tell you, that’s no small job. I’ve got some serious snaggle-foot going on most of the time. Totally worth the money. Now maybe when I go for pedicures they’ll stop recoiling in horror when I take my shoes off.

And of course, I can’t forget to mention my most favorite thing of all:

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Throw (way back) Thursday

March 2, 2017 by Tricia Adams 4 Comments

I’ve been saying for pretty much two years now that I was going to get all my grandparents’ photos scanned and organized and sent out to family so everyone could enjoy them. Um, yeah. Until today I hadn’t scanned a single one. I have such good intentions. I swear I do. But my follow through leaves something to be desired. I’m working on it.

I didn’t get through many today, but I found a few gems of my Grandpa Fred that I just had to share.

Here he is in 1939. He would have been around nine years old.

Throw (way back) Thursday

I’m not sure of the year here, but he’s number 4 on the wrestling (I’m pretty sure it’s wrestling, anyway) team. But honestly, number 5 is really stealing the show.

Throw (way back) Thursday

And here he is with my grandma in 1959. I sure do miss them.

Throw (way back) Thursday

I’m going to try to pick my favorites every week and share them here. I just love looking at old photos even if they aren’t from my own family, so hopefully it’ll be fun for some of you too!

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Curb Appeal Wishlist

March 1, 2017 by Tricia Adams 2 Comments

So, I own this house that I don’t live in. It’s a long story. Maybe I’ll tell it sometime. For now, all you need to know is that the front of the house looks busted.

Curb Appeal Wishlist

Ok, so it is winter which makes everything look extra depressing, but this old girl needs some serious help. I really want to put in some work this spring and summer and bring her back to life a little bit.

I’m trying to keep things realistic since 1. I’m not handy, and 2. I’m poor, but here a few things I think I can get done that won’t completely wreck Wyatt’s college fund or my sanity:

Paint the front door. I’m leaning toward a really dark gray so it’ll pop but not be too in-your-face. The goal is to sell the house eventually so that seems like a better option. Although don’t get me started on how many teal doors I’ve looked at on Pinterest.

Replace or paint the window boxes. I think I might get a couple more and space them out differently too. This is how they were when I bought the house and I’ve never been thrilled with how it looks. But the tan definitely has to go. The previous owner clearly didn’t have an issue with that color scheme. Seriously, look at how sad they are.

Curb Appeal Wishlist

Replace the door mat. I’ve got my eye on a teal one from Target. Mama likes teal.

Curb Appeal Wishlist

Strip and paint all the trim work white. This is going to the most challenging and labor intensive part. I honestly have no idea what I’m doing so that should be fun. Also, if someone could remind me next month that I don’t want to wait until it’s blazing hot to do it, that would be great. And if you’re so inclined, pray that the wood isn’t a rotted mess under all that paint. I’m scared.

Curb Appeal Wishlist

Replace or paint the door hardware. I need all shiny brass out of my life ASAP.

Curb Appeal Wishlist

I know you can’t see them because it’s an overgrown mess, but there are two flowerbeds in there under the windows. I need to clean those out and plant something pretty but low-maintenance there. And seriously, I’m pretty sure there’s an old doormat in there too. Why.

Curb Appeal Wishlist

And finally, I need to clean up the massive amount of leaves and weeds. I’m tempted to just light the entire yard on fire, but I think that might be counterproductive.

I haven’t given too much thought to colors and style (well, except for that doormat) but here are a few inspiration pics I’m working off of:

Curb Appeal Inspiration by everydaytrish on Polyvore

That doormat though. I won’t be satisfied until it’s mine.

If you have more style/motivation/experience than I do and have tips for how to un-bust my house, I’m all ears!

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OOTD

January 7, 2017 by Tricia Adams Leave a Comment

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The small child has a Lego Minifigure problem. The main issue being, he likes to rip them apart and lose all the tiny pieces. So sometimes he has to hodgepodge them together to make a complete person. He might have taken things a little far this time though.

Project 365 Day 6

I think Tim Gunn would be proud of him for making it work.

Equipment used:

Canon Rebel T3i (discontinued, the T5i is the updated version)
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens (kit lens that I use occasionally for close-up shots)
Edited with PicMonkey Royale because it’s fast and easy!

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Makes me happy

January 5, 2017 by Tricia Adams 1 Comment

My child is a hopelessly terrible sleeper. He stays up most nights until 1 or 2 in the morning. There’s nothing that puts this kid out. After too many months of being frustrated, I finally threw in the towel and said fine, stay up as late as you want. But you’ll do it in your room, and you’ll be quiet. This arrangement has been incredibly effective. I still don’t fall asleep before him, but at least I’m not torturing myself (and him) with hours of futile attempts to get him to sleep. He hops right up in bed when he’s ready and goes to sleep on his own.

Occasionally this arrangement doesn’t work out, for various reasons. Like last night he was terrified of his room and begged to come to my bed. I admit to being a little frustrated. I had plans, dangit. Put laundry away. Watch a show that’s inappropriate for children. Eat candy.

Instead we turned on Angry Birds. I answered a million questions. I reminded him to be quiet a billion times.

Project 365 Day 5