And the WINNERS are:

{Just a pic of all the wonderful comments Chanelle, Heather, Carol, Darcy, Emily, Aubry, Gail, Deanna, Ella, my mom....did I forget anyone?....left for me, during my Open House! Okay, okay...that's not really what this pic is of, but it's sure cute.....and I want to make one}

The WINNERS:

1st place: Chanelle - You won the Stroller Bag
2nd place: Heather - You won the Flat Iron Sleeve
3rd: Carol - You won an Eye Glass Case

You gals left a ton of comments.....thanks for coming to my party!

NIE NIE Auction:

Chanelle is the WINNER of the CAKE STAND I auctioned off, for the Nie Nie Recovery Fund.

Thanks for all the emails and participating in this Auction.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED ME FOR MY OPEN HOUSE

I couldn't resist this! It's a CARD....a THANK YOU card! You can find it HERE!

I wanted to say THANKS to everyone who emailed and left comments. I will be announcing the WINNERS of the GIVEAWAYS and AUCTION.....hopefully, tonight!

WELCOME...TO THE PARTY!

I'm so glad to see you here....Welcome!

Grab a party favor, some treats....and enjoy the PARTY!

I'll be doing '3 GIVEAWAYS' and an AUCTION (for NieNie) today so don't forget to sign into the Guest Book (top right, just in case I send out Thank You Cards) or leave a Comment, so I can put your name into the DRAWINGS. I'll be posting almost every half hour, starting at 8 AM, so the more you comment, the more times your name goes into the HAT! FYI: All new posts will appear after this post...so scroll down to see new posts.

Mr. Linky is HERE, for all you PARTY GALS to show off your party attire, desserts (everyone knows to bring a dessert, right?) and anything else you would like to post on your site.

Rules for Mr. Linky:

* Please link up OPEN HOUSE posts only.
* Link up to a specific post, all links to home pages will be deleted. So Sorry!
* Please link back here from your post to this BLOGGY OPEN HOUSE post, so others can PARTY TOO.
* Lastly, this PARTY ends at 11pm....Mountian Time, November 18, 2008

THE CLEAN-UP CREW IS HERE.....THE PARTY MUST END, UNTIL NEXT TIME.....

I'm being kicked out by the CLEANING CREW..so unless I want to pay for another night, I must go. It's been great getting to know all of you. Thank you so much for being part of my new beginning. It was a ROCK'N day! With 31 posts in one day, I'm tired and I'm so HAPPY there's NO CLEAN-UP! Although, I would have been fine cleaning up....if I really ate the CAKE.

Until next YEAR! Mark you calendar....like this one from ILEE, I'm going to.....that is, if I can make it myself....? If I can't I might just fork out the money and buy it. Did you hear that SANTA, I would like this petite calendar. I know I've been GOOD.

As my sister says, TA TA FOR NOW!

I'll let you know who the winners are tomorrow.....now sleep!

TIMES ALMOST UP! THIS PARTY ENDS AT 11PM, MOUNTIAN TIME

Time has flown by today....and I've had a TON of FUN! But all GREAT things have to end....What, are you kidding? All great things, remain great, and continue to be great. (I'm a GLASS half FULL...kind of girl.) I will continue to post GREAT 'stuff' for you.

DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS!!! AREN'T YOU?

I couldn't resist this picture...Wouldn't it be GREAT if your CHRISTMAS table looked like this. I would dive in and die HAPPY! I don't know how I got this picture but I'm so glad to have it.

VIVA TERRA - YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT THIS STUFF IS MADE OUT OF....

I stumbled across this site....and fell in love with it. It's called VIVA TERRA and I'm pretty sure EVERYTHING is made from recycled materials.

The Letters above are made from ALUMINUM that's MISPRINTED! How cool is THAT? I really want those in my house. NOW, I just need Emily, from LITTLE WINDOW SHOPPE to do a tutorial on it.

Same thing HERE! Misprinted, trash cans.....so CREATIVE!

LITTLE WINDOW SHOPPE - SUCH A WONDERFUL PLACE

If I'm not BARGIN hunting, I'm WINDOW SHOPPING. This is a GREAT little shoppe to get ideas for any holiday or birthday. Emily has SUPER tutorials, I'm always a sucker for a great tutorial. It might be because it's FREE?! And I'm always looking for free or really cheap. It's in my blood. If I can't make IT, then I don't need it, well...sometimes! I can't make my underwear, haha! and I need those.... To much information?!!

Do you want to make this wreath? Emily shows you how HERE!

What about this? Dried Herbs and Flowers, find out HERE!

If those don't work for you, try this CUTIE....i'M going to try this one. Check it out HERE!

IT'S DINNER TIME - DOESN'T THIS LOOK YUMMY?

THE CAKE!!!! DO YOU WANT A PIECE?

Isn't this CAKE Fantastic? I found this a few weeks ago over at The Good Apple. She makes the BEST CAKEs! Yes, I got permission to EAT one of her cakes. So we can slice right in and hand them out. Did you get one? Better get them while you can....there going FAST!

CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS - BY ME!!

Do you LOVE these STOCKINGS? I made them Myself! Do you want to make one? I can show you how.....so easy and really CHEAP! Because I'm cheap, everyone knows that!

DOMESTIC CHICKY - Top Secret Turkey Marinade:

I can't tell YOU! You have to check it out YOURSELF.......yOu kNOw, iT's tOp sECREt!!! So, go and tell the DOMESTIC CHICKY, I sent you to get her Top Secret Turkey Marinade.

ALLYSON HILL - CAR LITTER BAGS

I have 2 of these babies in my SUV! One for me and one for the back. Not only are these STYLISH and CUTE, they are very useful. Allyson sends 10 trash bags with your order, RIGHT ON! I haven't used all of my bags yet...I just take the trash out and throw it away, I'm so CHEAP! A new addition to her ETSY SHOP are the Auto Sneeze Tissue Cozies (below), they attach to your visor so the ALMIGHTY tissue is always at HAND. She has other items you should see. So don't walk over there, RUN! You won't be disappointed. Oh and leave her a comment or a convo, telling her I sent you.

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BLOG AROUND THE WORLD

If you want to make FRIENDS hop on over to BLOG AROUND THE WORLD and sign in. Debbie has made a FANTASTIC blog for women to get to know each other. Everyone who has a blog.....WAITS for comments on their posts. It's so exciting to hear what others have to say about what you have to say. Well, as long as they are NICE! Debbie spotlights many blogs for all of us to CHECK OUT and leave COMMENTS. Way to go, Debbie! She also has a PERSONAL blog, This Is The Life, that is SO funny! I love the way she talks.....you'll love it too!

MAKE AND TAKES - SCRABBLE TILE PENDENTS

I have a NEW friend, Marie, over at MAKE AND TAKES. Her site is FILLED with many fun ideas and crafts to make. I've spent many clicks over there.....probably to many, but I love learning how to make things, it's GREAT!

One CRAFT I've been looking to make is the SCRABBLE TILE PENDENT. And wouldn't you know it, Marie's GOT it! She did a spotlight on the HOME STUDIO (they make these lovely little pendents) and posted a great TUTORIAL, from the Home Studio, for you to make your own.

BETH'S NOTES - HANDMADE CARDS

I love this picture of A CARD from Beth's Notes.....I'm a simple-minded person, so clean lines and bright colors really work for me! Now, if I could only remember to use ALL the THANK YOU notes I BUY!

SUGARHOUSE INK

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Update:

I was just informed that Sugarhouse Ink IS NOT a Photography Studio. I don't know why I thought it was but I did. They actually design cards, invitations and announcements, not photography...! So Sorry...about the WRONG info.

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I found this GREAT Photography Studio, SUGARHOUSE INK ...not to far from ME! I love to take pictures (I was a very talented photography in another LIFE). Anyway, GO check out this site, you'll love it's SIMPLICITY....AND it's a great place to get your HOLIDAY pictures done. That is, if you send out Christmas Cards. I wish I had it together enough to send out cards...someday!

BEAUTY DEFINED - ELSA BEAUTY

ELSA-BEAUTY... a one stop shop for ALL your BEAUTY needs. While I've been following this site, I've learned how to apply mascara, gel liner, eye colors and lip gloss (her daughter showed that HERE) I've always LOVED make-up, even though my HUBBY says, I don't need it! And I love LIP GLOSS....a ton! I feel more like ME when I have my make-up on.
p.s. Can you believe this is Drew Barrymore.....she's changed a little!

Here's some Lip Liner ADVICE from Chanelle:

Hi Everyone! I hope you're having a great time today. I know I sure am! You know, when most people think of lip liner....they are reminded of the awful dark lined look of the 1990's and swear never to use it. But, lip liner really has it's place in completing a face and can look great when the right color is chosen.


1. The safest color to choose when applying lip liner is one that is as close to your natural lip color as possible and there are a couple of reasons for this. 1st reason ~ When your lip color wears off you won't have a dark line outlining your puckers, but instead your lips will look defined and beautiful.


2. Lip liner is very waxy and when put on the outer edge it "holds" in the color helping to prevent feathering unto nearby skin. Even when a darker color is worn you can wear a natural or flesh colored liner. It will still look great!



3. This is my everyday lip. Lightly defined with a little color. I sometimes wear the color without the liner, but it always looks nicer and more polished when I do.

HOME DECOR.....MY FAVORITE! WELL, WITH CHOCOLATE!

If you've noticed I love HOME DECOR! Anything and everything that goes into the catergory of home decor is my favorite (I have a lot of favorites). Except....GEESE, DUCKS AND CATS! I know, some of you out there love these animals....I just can't see them in my house. Do you have a tasteful way of decorating with these animals? I just can't see it!

Now, if you're talking about BIRDS, I can see that!.....take a tour over at the Nesting Place and you'll see what I mean. Not only does she have birds, she has tons of animals a'top tassels. (a'top, a new word for me) I'm getting a tassel this year....hopefully?

Did you see her NEW MANTLE? She uses shutters to cover the T.V. and shelves to make a mantle. Here's my SHUTTERS I've had on my wall for about 3 years. Do you think I could take credit for her project? Nope, I didn't think so either!

The lighting in her (top) picture is soooo much better than mine......maybe she could show me how to take pictures?

Some more of my FAVORITE Decorating Blogs:

Bless My Nest
Buzzings of a Queen Bee
The Inspired Room

TOM & LUCY'S ART SHOPPE......I'LL BE THERE!

I could not be more EXCITED for ME? I'm doing my very FIRST Boutique this weekend. It's going to be AWESOME! I've been making tons of product to sell. Hopefully, it's enough.....I've been sick for a week or so. So...if you're there, say HELLO!