Safe Haven

I don't know about you but I love all of Nicholas Sparks books and movies. He has got to be one of my favorite authors! One of the great things about his books is that most turn into movies. The Notebook, Dear John, The Last Song, A Walk to Remember, and The Lucky One, just to name a few.

Something else that I love about this author is that his books are based in North Caroloina, and not all, but most of his films are filmed in North Carolina as well. His latest book, Safe Haven, is being turned into a movie as I speak. It is being filmed in South Port, North Carolina. I just got done reading this book about a week ago and it was great! The movie will be in theaters in February of 2013.

 

You can check out the facebook page for this movie here.....

 

https://www.facebook.com/#!/safehavenmovie?fref=ts

 

where you can also watch the trailer for the upcoming movie.

 

 

I am so excited to see this movie and the watch as Josh Duhamel, and Julianne Hough star in this film.

 



 

 

Now go read the book!!

 

 

VA Creeper Trail

This past weekend I went to Virginia with Brad and his family. This vacation has been added to the list as one of my favorites! It was such a relaxing weekend with lots of great memories.

 

To those who don't already know the VA Creeper Trail is a 34 mile long trail starting in Abingdon, VA, traveling through Damascus, Virginia, and ending near the Whitetop Station right at the Virginia-North Carolina border. Brad, his family and I started in Damascus and biked 17 out of the 34 mile trail. I can't descirbe how beautiful it was! Starting at the top we went through lots of snow covering the trails, bridges covered in snow, having to get on and off the bike just to make it across. Somewhere along the way we stopped to take this picture and it captures the beauty of the sky and mountians that we got to see along the way. 

 

If you haven't traveled the Creeper Trail before you have got to do it! With this being the second time I have gone I can say that this past time was my favorite. Even though it was difficult making it on bikes through the snow and past the fallen branches along the way, the scenery was amazing! 

 

 

 

Have you ever been on the Creeper Trail? If you have what did you think about it?

Where do you keep your makeup brushes?!

 

I love glass jars and vases. They are great for so many reasons! You can store just about anthing in them. Today I am going to show you one item you can show off in your glassware.

 

Check out my Beauty & Style tab to see what I am talking about....

 

http://mysplashofcolor.blogspot.com/p/beauty-style.html

DIY Coasters

DIY Coasters

 

I found this DIY idea on the internet and decided to give it a try for myself. This project was alot easier and less of a mess than I had originally thought it might be. It actually ended up being a lot of fun and hardly cost anything! Not only can the coasters be used to set drinks on but candles as well. This is a really simple, fun, and creative DIY project and allows you to put your own twist of color on things!

 

 

 

Here's everything you need: sissors, ruler, pencil, 4x4 inch tiles (I got mine at Lowes for $0.36 if I remember correctly), 4x4 square of scrapbook paper (found at Hobby Lobby), rubber cement, small round felt pads (I found mine at the dollar store), clear spray paint with a glossy finish, (also found this at Lowes).
 

 

 

Here is what the first set looked like.

 

and here is another set. This one was probably my favorite!!

 

I have a candle sitting on one of the coasters and it matches perfect!

 

 

Steps for this DIY Project:

1. Take one of the tiles and wipe the top clean.

2. Cut a piece of scrapbook paper so that it is 4x4 inches in size.

3. Take the rubber cement and put it all over the top of the tile.

4. Place the 4x4 piece of scrapbook paper on top of the rummer cement. (if the rubber cement runs over and onto the outside edge of the tile that's ok! That's what is great about it. It just rubs right off and cleans up great).

5. I would recommend taking the tiles outside to spray them with the clear spray paint. Hold the spray can 10 inches from the tile making sure the tile gets several even coats. Wait a few minutes and repeat this step.

6. After letting the tiles dry for about 30 minutes they are ready to be used!

 

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

What to do with all that nail polish!?

 

 

 

If you are like me you have a ton of nail polish...and no where to put them all.  This is a creative way to store your nail polish while showing off all of the fun colors at the same time. I found this glass vase that was not being used and this is what I came up with.

 

 

What do you think?? 

 

Nail Polish in a glass vase

 

Hair

What are some diffrent things you would like to see? Is there anything about hair, styling, products or tools that you have questions about? Let me know!

Just getting started

As you can see I am still trying to get this whole "blog thing" figured out. If you can't tell I am new to blogging. So stick with me as I try to figure it out :) If anyone has any helpful tips on how to get started I would appreciate it!!

My goal in starting this blog is to share with you hair styles, tips and tricks for hair, and answer any questions you may have (check out my Hair tab to learn more).

I also love interior design and the whole decorating aspect so....you may find upcoming posts on that as well.