Things are getting crazy!

So it's been a while since I've blogged.. I know. I think my last three posts say the same thing!

Right now, I feel that I need to gather myself, and I find it best to write it out... which would explain this post!

Harley Boy Designs has had some good craziness happen recently. Several orders came in which included 7 cake toppers and 800 paper straws with flags! All the supplies should be here today (via Fed Ex and The Postal Service), so you know that I'll be doing this weekend...

I've added more items to the shop, which makes me happy - but I know I still need more. This weekend, If I get some free time, I have new signs that I'm gonna try to take pictures of and add to the shop. My goal is to have enough inventory so that I can start advertising on wedding blogs/web sites. Right now, I need more items to make the advertising worth while.

I just finished filling in my calendar, and wow - the next three months are gonna be crazy too! Craziness includes 2 (possible 3) out of town trips, a friend visiting 2 weekends, three football games to attend, lots of football games to 'tailgate' at home for, and three weddings to attend - all while filling my Etsy shop and filling orders, and.... Our 1 Year Anniversary!! I can't believe it's been almost a year already!!

My calendar is full! Also - I had a previous bride who ordered from me mention she may be needing 200 coasters for a wedding reception!

If only I didn't need sleep and had to work - I could conquer the world! (maybe!)

Success!!

Do you remember a while back when I talked about making our dead plant beds into something worth a hoot???

Here's the picture RIGHT after my labor of love:


Looked good, but nothing to brag to your neighbors about!

Well look at it now:


Thanks to the Hubby for watering the flower bed at least every other day!!! I really do give him all the credit - I would have forgotten to water it a week later!!!

What a weekend!

Do you ever have a weekend where nothing is planned - and yet it goes well?!?

That's the weekend I had!

Friday, at the last minute, I was invited to check out a land with a friend for hunting and to possibly lease it for the next year. I, of course, said yes! Different than my usual plans!

The property was so large that we walked the first half of the land, then got back into car and drove to the second half. While walking around the second half, we noticed a car... who were these people?? It's ok that we're out here - right?!??

Turns out they were also checking out the land for hunting. We stayed and chatted for a while. They then invited us to their hunting camp. We jumped back into our truck and followed them down a long, dirt road. The camp was much further down the road then we were expecting, and along the way, they jumped out and shot a snake.... At this point, we were really wondering about the these people! Everything turned out well, and we had fun hanging out with 'new friends'!

Here are a few photos of the day:


Saturday, I worked on my Etsy shop. I made a banner out of burlap:


I also posted pictures of my birdcage veil that I made:

I'm not 100% happy with this picture of the veil.... I may change up the background a bit... we'll see!

I also made a bow tie which I will be adding to my Etsy shop:


Right now, this bow tie is one size - not adjustable. I really want to figure out how to make it adjustable before listing it for sale.... so for now, this is just a sneak peek!

Sunday was a lazy day... caught up on tv shows, made cookies, hung out with some friends.

Overall - a wonderful weekend!!

I have recently added wedding invitations to my Etsy Shop!

I'm really excited about adding another Harley Boy Designs product! I have many more designs coming ~ Stay tuned!

As well as wedding invitations, I have thought about adding save the dates and baby announcements! We'll see how well they take off!!

In addition to adding more inventory, I've also added a facebook page! This way, people can stay up to date with new additions to the shop, and a way to stay in touch with those who are interested (and friends who are being very supportive!)

Speaking of supportive friends ~ Two friends on facebook were generous enough to spread the word of Harley Boy Designs to their friends. Several people 'liked' Harley Boy Designs!! Slowly spreading the word!!

It's been a while

So I feel that I haven't posted a blog in quite some time!

Bad Blogger!

OK - so what's new with me....Two weekends ago, Mike and I went to the coast to go fishing. Although we were only able to bring home one fish, we had plenty of action on the water!

Here's me reeling in a shark:


(I love the way the water and the sky run together in this picture! above)

Here's the shark:


It was a three foot bonnet head shark.

We also caught several trout (all were too small to keep), pin fish, catfish, and Spanish mackerel. The Spanish Mackerel is currently sitting in the freezer!

Overall, a great day!

This past weekend, Mike got the opportunity to ref the 'half time flag football game' at FSU's spring time Garnet and Gold game!


During the coin toss:


The next day, Mike and I worked in the yard. Turning dead flower beds into beautiful flower beds (we'll see how long they last!)


This spot wasn't always a flower bed - in fact, a few months ago, there was a HUGE pine tree here! The tree has since come down, and the area was put to good use.

Besides all of the flower, we laid down grass plugs here, and flats of grass on the other side of the driveway (I'm sure you can imagine what grass looks like!)


In between work and playing on the weekends, I've made items for my Etsy shop - in fact, I've been working with several brides for custom pieces! Very excited about that.

What's next??
Letterpress wedding invitations
11 bags (similar to beach bags) for a friend
Another custom sign
and much more!

Rant....

So I bought a frozen meal from Wal-Mart the other day (Great Value!). I was actually looking forward to this meal.


The picture on the package made me drool.

When I pored the package in the pan, there appeared to PLENTY of food - in fact, I was surprised by the amount of food.
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But by the time the food was done cooking, it appeared that someone came by without me noticing and took half of it! What the hell!

Once everything was cooked, there wasn't enough food for two people.

I made Mike an egg salad sandwich!

Overall, don't buy this product with the thought that you will feed two people!

Homemade Enchiladas

Here is an Enchiladas recipe that a friend gave me - I think I may have changed it a bit.

It is so good! and because Mike and I are the only ones eating, this recipe can feed us two days!

Ingredients:
Chicken - 4 good size chicken breast
1 cup of salsa
8 oz of sour cream
Shredded cheese
Can of cream of chicken
Can of black beans
1 tlbs - Chili powder


Start by boiling your chicken

Shred your chicken. I use two forks and pull it apart - kinda like pulled pork. You could cut your chicken with a knife, but I like the fact that there are not chunks of chicken in the enchiladas.

In a large bowl, mix together your cream of chicken, chili powder, sour cream, and salsa.

Set aside in a smaller bowl two scoops of this mixture. You will use this to top off your enchiladas.


In the big bowl, add in your shredded chicken, black beans, and a big handful of shredded cheese.

Scoop out a large serving of the meat/sauce on a large size tortilla.

Roll up the tortillas and line them up in a Pyrex. I usually get 5 really good size enchiladas out of this size recipe. One of these is big enough to feed one person. If you have more people to feed, you can most certainly make them smaller.

Top these off with your sauce that you set aside.

Cook these at 350 for 30 mins.
Top them with shredded cheese and cook for another 5 mins.

Eat!