February, 2011 - We Draw to Learn

A February Beach Trip

By Laura Baareman February 25, 2011Food, Friends, Fun Times

With warmer weather in the air and spring just around the corner, this past weekend Laura and I got a jump on summer fun by beaching it up with our friends Paul and Shannon Myers. We've wanted to go on a trip with them for awhile, and it finally…

Blogging Challenge – Day 11 – Favorite TV Shows

By Laura Baareman February 22, 2011Blogging Challenge1 Comment

These days I really don't watch much TV. I'd rather hang out online, watch a movie or documentary on Netflix, or read a book.When I DO watch TVshows, I often watch them online. This is part of the reason I'm trying to convince Jason to get rid of cable…

What I’m Lovin’ Wednesdays: Week 3

By Laura Baareman February 17, 2011What I'm Lovin'2 Comments

It's been a great week so far, here's some things that I'm lovin' today.1. I'm loving that Jason and I got invited to go hang out at our friend's family's Beach House on Fripp Island this weekend! Can't wait until Friday when I get to see the beach!2. I'm…

Our Valentine’s Day!

By Laura Baareman February 16, 2011Food, Fun Times

Well, that time of year has come and gone. The time of year when flowers are marked up 768%, chocolate truffles are consumed by the truckload, and the horribly cheesy romantic Hallmark greetings nauseate the insides a little bit. Seriously, I think cupid has it out for us. He…

Mirror Construction Tips

By Laura Baareman February 13, 2011Decorating, Projects3 Comments

Hey y'all, I thought I'd give some tips on the construction on the mirror for any of you guys who will most likely be building it. First of all the actual dimensions of the mirror are not quite the even 27 by 44.5. They are actually 44 and 1/8…

Pottery Barn “Eagan Mirror” DIY Project

By Laura Baareman February 13, 2011Projects15 Comments

Hey there! We are back to teach ya'll how to make your own Pottery Barn "Eagan Mirror" that I mentioned as one of my favorite things back in this post.So, my favorite home decorating store of all time is Pottery Barn. Although we can't afford anything in the place, it…

Mr. Baareman’s Opus

By Laura Baareman February 12, 2011Fun Times

Happy Friday! Jason has been playing this same little ditty on the piano for some time now. Come to find out, he composed it himself! We kept saying that I needed to record him playing it so he won't forget how it goes. So here it is, Jason's online debut!

What I’m Lovin’ Wednesdays: Week 2

By Laura Baareman February 10, 2011What I'm Lovin'2 Comments

When I did my "What I'm Lovin' Wednesday" post last week, I had no idea that the same exact phrase was used all over the blogosphere by 100s of bloggers other than myself! So much for being creative! However, I still love the concept, and won't let my lack…

Habitually Late and Blogging Challenge Day 10: Something You’re Afraid Of

By Laura Baareman February 8, 2011Blogging Challenge1 Comment

If you know me, you know that I am not the most prompt person in the world. I don't really know what's wrong with me, but it really doesn't bother me at all to be late to really anything. I try and try and try and try to be…

Hockey, Friends, and…Deja Vu?

By Laura Baareman February 5, 2011Friends, Fun Times2 Comments

Laura and I recently took the Meirs-Briggs personality test and discovered that we are both extroverts (as if that isn't shocking). This apparently means that we feel energized after hanging out the groups of folks. I guess that's why we enjoy getting together with friends and why our calendar…