Pinning!

I'm participating in a little Pinterest linky party! Won't you join me? 

Here is the link to the original pin.  Make you home smell like Williams Sonoma!

I made a few additions to the original.

 I used delicious Rodelle Vanilla, made right here in Colorado, organic rosemary, and lemons.

 Here is the NEW and IMPROVED part. You are going to need a hammer.

 In order to release the oils in the rosemary and lemon, you really need to smash it up! 

 Start your hammers ladies!

 I think two teaspoons of vanilla works best.  AND ONE drop of Peppermint oil.  ONE drop.  I don't know how or why it makes a difference, but it really does.  It smells clean and delicious.

I know this part is hard to believe but I picked up this Le Cruset pan at Goodwill.  I actually found two pans and a large frying pan.  I bought the two pots, but left the pan.  Let me tell you something.  They weigh a TON!  

Viola!  A delicious smelling home, with the scent of Williams Sonoma in a Goodwill cooking vessel.

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I'm linking up with Works for Me Wednesday!

Power of Work

Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend Goodwill's Power of Work Luncheon.  I wish that every Goodwill shopper and donater could have been there to witness Goodwill's far reaching benefits.  I learned a lot more about Goodwill's programs in the Denver area.  I love to shop at Goodwill (clearly), and I donate there as well.  But like most of us I don't really think about where the money really goes.  It goes to helping real people make real changes in their lives through the Power of Work.  I recognized some of the awards recipients from shopping at all of the stores in the area.  Goodwill employees 1,200 people in the Denver area and helps thousands more get jobs and hopefully turn their jobs into long term meaningful employment.  Your purchases and donations really do fund amazing programs that help individuals in so many thoughtful and impactful ways.

Buying my dress and shoes at Goodwill helped someone make positives changes in their lives, and I felt great wearing an outfit that was saved from a landfill someplace.  Oh and I felt pretty cute too! (bonus)

Technicolor Pants WIWW

Is 44 too old for the colored pants trend? No?  Good.  My friend Catrina texted me the other day and said, "Need your advice, I really wanted colored jeans or pants"  I texted her back, "Do It!" 

 I'm 44 and the skinny red jeans might be pushing the limits, but I say Wear What you Want! 
Red Skinny Jeans Dickies brand via Goodwill
Striped JCrew Tshirt via Goodwill
Tar-jay Suede Wedges via Goodwill
Ralph Lauren Blazer via EBay

 I'm a grown woman, and I will wear what I want.  My mom used to ask me, "am I too old for this?"  I never said Yes.  Maybe that is because she is only 20 years older than me and looked cute and stylish but never too teenagery.  Feel free to use my new word.

Green Pants that match my Starbucks Cup JCrew via Goodwill
Polka Dot shirt some no-name brand via Goodwill
Same Tar-jay Wedges
Starbucks Non Fat Two Pump Peppermint Mocha...my favorite accessory.

There you have it!  You are never too old for bright pants!!
I'm linking up to the WIWW party over at The Pleated Poppy.  Come on over!