Baggin With Chyanne

Meet Chyanne of The Yuppie Lady, and see what she’s Baggin.

Thanks Chyanne.

High Fives & Hugs,

Tamara Styles

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Guess The Savings (Mr. Styles)

If you follow me on twitter, I tweeted a few weeks back that we were at The Wisteria Outlet here in Dallas. Well let me say that Mr. Styles has found his second home. This is what he found.

(Images and item here @ Wisteria)

Now first of all. The place is huge and full of discounted items. There is a final area in the back of the warehouse that has all kinds of “damaged” goods for a little of nothing compared to what the original price is.

CAN YOU GUESS WHAT WE PAID? JUST GUESS. NOPE, to high. WHAT WAS THAT?

But before we get to the price. What was the problem?

Excuse the wires in the photo, they will hopefully be hidden shortly. But who knew Lays potato chips were once packaged in a can like this? I never knew. We went back and forth over the chip can. But it was one of those items that I folded on because I would regret hearing about it later. He is so happy with it. I mean REALLY HAPPY.  And do you see the price. What a savings huh? Regularly $399 dropped down to $59 for a tiny flaw.

SOLD!!!!!!!!!

Good deal huh guys?

Tam (on behalf of the Mister)

 

I could still use your votes. You guys have really helped keep me in the running. I appreciate that a lot. The other ladies have great support, and its wonderful to show that I have it as well. Really. I thank you.

Tamara

Married 14 years Today

Here is to loving unconditionally, and being an example to our children. Something we never had. I can only pray that they someday are blessed to have their own unique euphoria of love, as their parents.

Happy 14th Anniversary Babe.

 

CLEAR IT OUT

Every since we painted the entire house. We are slowly hitting room by room, doing what we can, when we can. We cleared out the den yesterday, and there is nothing really left. The sofas were passed on, garage sale things set aside, and news has been broken to the kids that the TV is being removed. A tragedy to them I think, but oh well.

REVERE PEWTER IS THE NEW COLOR ON THE WALL. LOVE IT.

Remember this is the look I am going for. Modern city eclectic, but livable because we do have kids. I never want my kids to feel like the den is not a place for them as well. My formal living on the other IS NOT FOR THEM, and THEY KNOW IT. The image below does not have much pattern, and I want to bring touches of patterned fabric to the room and color.

 

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These shades have been on my mind for a while now. They add color and pattern to a space so you wont have to add much in other areas. Shades of Light did a great job.

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Remember these? They are here now (PICTURED ABOVE IN PHOTO 1) and awaiting to be covered by loving fabric. I cant express how much I love these chairs, and how happy I was to find them on Craigslist.

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On a side note. I love this flag, and I have a globe from my childhood similar to what’s in the photo below. These items would add the eclectic edge. 

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Mr. Styles at Crate and Barrel on the Petrie Sofa. I think the sizing is perfect enough for his body type, plus mine, and our two kids.

I actually love the leather looks, and they would be great for the kids. However, the price is out of my budget. I need a J-O-B for sure.

 

So that’s where we are with the den, and all that I have in my brain. This will indeed be a process. But this post helped me note everything on the brain.

 

 

High Fives & Hugs,

Tamara Styles

 

flag: urban outfitters

shades: shades of light

Petrie sofa: crate and barrel

Teak Chairs: Atomica Modern

 

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Strawberry Romanoff

Do you have any strawberries leftover from yesterday? Anyone that eats at La Madeline is aware of the wonderful 

STRAWBERRY ROMANOFF. So yummy, sweet, and hit with a twang of brandy. I loved it so

much I decided to take photos. If only my strawberries looked healthier. Oh Well.

Please roll with me (SMILE).

This mint is the only thing I can grow. But it makes me so happy that it does. I love to pick it, and smell it, and just think of the old days of sipping Ice Tea on the front porch with my Grandmother as she picked her own mint. Good times.

ITS GOOD. Make some and let me know what you think.

RECIPE

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon brandy or 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 4 cups fresh strawberries

1. Mix sour cream, brown sugar and Brandy in a bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, whip cream until starts to thicken and add sugar--whip until thick.
3. Fold cream into sour cream mixture and blend well.
4. Serve with fresh strawberries.

TAMS EDIT: I tried this once with vanilla, and the second time with brandy (that I had borrow from a neighbor). I found that even with the brandy I wanted the taste of vanilla and added a tablespoon.

 

High Fives & Hugs,

Tamara Styles

I know I am begging. But why not. I want to make the list.

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another post coming up.

Baggin With Jamene

Meet Jamene of The Recovering Attorney and see what she’s Baggin.

Thanks Jamene.

High Fives & Hugs,

Tamara Styles

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Lauren Conrad Style Giveaway

Hey guys. I have an extra copy of this book, and thought of you guys. So why not give it away. Literally. Info below. Super easy.

 

 

TO ENTER:

COMMENT WITH THE WORD STYLE

FOR AN ADDED ENTRY: LIKE US ON FACEBOOK and  LEAVE A COMMENT THERE UNDER THE POST SAYING STYLE.

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EASY.

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High Fives & Hugs,

Tamara Styles

 

Look But Don’t Touch

The Mister has been really busy with work so I told him I would step in and handle the post for him. Below are images of his “sacred room”. He took the closet in this room and made it his own with every piece of memory that he had from his childhood, his mother, and family. Usually when people come over they end up in that room, and are in amazement at what he has “collected” and put up. It really speaks to the man he is, and what is important to him in my opinion. To be honest, I still go in there and marvel at the images, and pick up pieces of character that he has planted in the space. The smell is even old. In his mind he says he has the scent of his Paw Paws smoking tobacco (Mr. Styles doesn’t smoke). He went to the local tobacco shop, and actually sniffed every tobacco until he found the familiar scent from his childhood. So there are mason jars filled with tobacco, that he sometimes burns for a heavier smell.

The door to the space originally was a basic door, and he has now changed it out to an older door, which he painted, and had glass inserted.

There is one piece of me that he allowed on the door. The knobs. I grew up with those crystal knobs in my Granny's house, and just looking at them everyday takes me back.

 

And here are a few images of what is behind the door. Trust me. Every item has a meaning. From the dried leaf in the cup, to the Sega machine that sits up proudly.

My favorite photo. Disney World 2005. I was actually pregnant here.

Now..he doesn’t even eat candy. BUT…They remind him of his childhood. Did I mention he is number 7 of 10 kids. Yep, lucky number 7. I have a special guy. Can you spy my 16 year old self on the drivers license?

He made this for his Mom when he was  a kid. After she passed, he brought it home.

I told you guys he is a SOONER FAN. HUGE.

His Mom adorns this mirror along with us. I am excited to see what he changes in here myself during the process of changing the entire room.

He found these receipts, along with some stamps and old photos as well after his Mom passed. They date back to 1965. It looks like the house payment was $15.00 --- Things that most would throw away. He would keep.

I hope you guys enjoyed this post. It really does offer a peak inside of who he is. He reads all the comments that you guys leave on his posts, and I think he is liking this blogging thing.

High Fives & Hugs,

Tam(on behalf of Mr. Styles)

OH AND I FORGOT TO MENTION. YOU CAN VOTE MORE THAN ONCE.

ONE VOTE PER DAY. PLEASE VOTE FOR ME AS A STYLISH MAMA.

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