My Home Office Makeover!

I know I've gone silent for the past couple of weeks, but it's all been for a good cause. I'll show you pictures to prove it!

First of all, my office got a major remodel job! All of the furniture has been repainted and it's now sporting a black,  white and yellow theme. The other idea wasn't getting anywhere and it was about to drive me crazy! I can't work in a cluttered office! What I love most now it that's it's completely functional! Everything is in order and I even have a filing cabinet! Hooray! :)

This is all of my office stuff placed to one side.

My office is finally cleaned out and ready to go.

 This is the bookshelf before it was painted.

This is the desk during the painting process.

Other side of the desk.

So after much hard work....here's the final product!

My office!

Another office shot.

Close up of the desk.....got a little creative! ;)

Bookshelf - The m is for mdesigns (my graphic design business)
Check out our website: melody.wedergren.com (under construction)

UNBELIEVABLE! Wal-Mart will stop at nothing!

This is so unbelievable!!!!!

I was on walmart.com today because I was needing to order something. I was checking out their return policy when I came across the return policy for an item that's a little unorthodox for Wal-Mart. See for yourself:

ELECTRONICS

Computer hardware: Must be returned with any included software within 15 days of receipt. Computer components and computer accessories: Must be returned within 45 days of receipt. Computer software: Must be returned unopened. Camcorders and digital cameras: Must be returned within 30 days of receipt. GPS units, digital music players and portable video players:Must be returned within 15 days of receipt.

FUNERAL PRODUCTS

Caskets, Urns and Memorial Jewelry: Funeral products cannot be returned to a store. We will only refund or replace funeral items due to manufacturing defects or damage incurred during shipping. Please email Customer Service to make arrangements.

Wait.......Caskets?!?!?!

Wal-Mart sells caskets??????

Yes they do..........I personally think it's insanity! Next they'll be selling cars and mobile homes!!!

Please email Customer Service to make arrangements........what funeral arrangements!?!?! I know it means return arrangements but I couldn't resist the pun. I'm still reeling from the insanity of it all!

Click here to see it for yourself!

It's Fireplace Time!

This morning I awoke to real fall weather! It was 37 degrees! Last year a very sweet person bought me a virtual fireplace that I can play on my laptop. It looks and sounds like a real fireplace! So I'm getting it out tonight! If you're really in the spirit you may feel the warmth of the fire as it emanates from the hearth! :)

Make Plans

A goal without a plan .....is just a dream!

SEATTLE!

SEATTLE: Beautiful, Wonderful, Refreshing! A perfect mixture of the city, scenery and of course the great weather!

I went to Seattle last week for a music workshop and took some pictures to document my trip:

In the Beginning @ Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans

A beautiful view from the plane- Above the clouds!

Arriving @ the Seattle/Tacoma airport. This is a cool luggage display in their baggage claim area.

An up-close shot.

This is what I woke up to the next morning. There were actually fish in that little pond!

The beautiful view from my window

The trees are already changing in Seattle. Have you ever seen such a beautiful color!?!

This is Carter happily eating an M&M cookie.

After 3 years, I finally got to go to Claim Jumper! Mmmmmm a delicious restaurant!

This is a cake inside their display case. They are known for their HUGE portions! Just imagine a slice of this cake!

 A menu item that struck me funny....."Widow Maker Burger"!?! Would you order that?

Me & Lana. She is a beautiful mom-to-be with #2 (a girl!).

For those of you who know Noah...this is his new little sister Mariana. She is a doll!

Me & Aurey! If you're ever bored she'll keep you entertained!!!

Me & Thawa......(don't ask me to finish spelling!?!?)

Bro. Steve Pixler was also at this music conference. I purchased his cd called "Walk with Me". If you like jazz, you'll love this.....you can order it here. I love this cd I have listened to it constantly!

Back to the trip...

 We went to Anthony's Saturday evening. I was trying to capture the view of the sailboats. I love it!

Sailboats at night...

Me & Lana with the fish! After all this time, I just realized that this fish is made of baseballs! ;-) In honor of the Seattle Mariners.

My flight back home was late at night. Here is the view of the city from the sky.

For the LOVE of Coffee!

Decorating for Fall!

I wasn't gonna decorate for holiday's this year, because I feel like I've been decorating my house for month's now. But we had a cool front come in a couple of days and I couldn't resist. Fall is my absolute favorite time to decorate!!! I love all of the rich colors and the scents of pumpkin, spice & apple cider. 

Since I have a dish obsession, I love changing my table out for each season. These are acorn soup bowls, that I think I have actually used maybe once. Maybe after I actually have a chance to secure the cushions to my newly renovated chairs I can actually eat at this dining room table instead of the bar! ;-)

PEAK pics

Me & Bri

Me & my cousin Ashley

Addisyn in glasses!

Isn't she a doll!!!

Pics of Me & Ciara

I love you Ciara! ;)

Pizza for Breakfast!

This phenomenon is not something I haven't tried before, but I recently found a recipe for Breakfast Pizza. I'm interested in trying it and wanted to see if anyone else was brave?!?! I'm not sure about the scrambled egg and pizza sauce combination, but someone suggested substituting white gravy for pizza sauce. Anyway, I am always trying to find great recipes and wanted to share this one. If you try it let me know what you think...



Pepperoni Breakfast Pizza 
(I would probably do hamburger or ground turkey....I'm not a pepperoni lover)

1 1/2	cups Original Bisquick® mix
1/3	cup hot water
8	eggs
1/4	cup milk
1/8	teaspoon pepper
1	cup diced pepperoni (from 6-oz package)
2	medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
1	tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2	cup pizza sauce (from 8-oz can)
1 1/2	cups finely shredded Italian cheese blend (6 oz)
1	tablespoon sliced fresh basil leaves, if desired Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and hot water until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom and up side of pan, using fingers dipped in Bisquick mix, forming rim at edge. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat eggs, milk and pepper with wire whisk or fork until blended. Stir in pepperoni and onions. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until firm but still moist. Spread pizza sauce over baked crust. Top evenly with egg mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and pizza is hot. Sprinkle with basil.

My House

Yes I know that I moved months ago, but I just made the time to take pictures. It's not complete but I knew that if I waited until everything was perfect, I would never take pictures. So here they are:

Kitchen

Dining Area

Office (still in the works)

Rec Room

Bathroom

Living Area

My Room