Cooped Crusader

I saw this video on Dooce and had to share it. Thankfully, Henry and Lola are not nearly, by any stretch of the imagination, as crafty as this dog. Even his little friends in the cage are amazed in the end.

Slightly obessive

As you may or may not know, I have an undying love for the Sharpie marker. I love the fine point, the ultra fine point, blue ones, pink ones. They're all fabulous. They are littered around my house, there's probably 4 or 5 in my purse at any given moment. I just carry them around with me. I've found myself carrying them in the garden. But I've never done this:

At least not yet anyway...watch out honey!

Click here to see the full $10 basement makeover.

Good stuff for nothing

It's been a crazy week for blog giveaways! Everybody's doing it. My friend Jamie over at Pretty Ditty has an adorable apron that she is giving away to one lucky commenter.

And, my sister's blog is giving away an amazing necklace valued at $330! Check out Nancy Queen Studio.