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Ok, anyone that knows me knows how I ADORE crafting, creating, designing, and....well, saving money anywhere I can!  For that reason I purchase a lot of my home decor items at Good Will, or other second hand stores.  I LOVE to shop for old vintage picture frames, candle sticks, shelves and other wood products -- then paint them, or somehow make them my own!  Today, as I was approaching the grocery store in my town, I saw a sign outside the Good Will that says:  "Customer Appreciation day - Everything 50% Off".....My car pretty much came to a screeching hault as I scoured the parking lot for a parking space.  I rushed into the store and straight to the home goods section - I bought several frames for pictures, a few wall shelves, a few baskets, a couple candle holders, wall sconces, and the list goes on!! I love the "shabby chic" more vintage type look so the distressed wood and "used" look fits perfectly for me.  I walked out with a huge cart full of home decor items and spent only $15!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG I am so thrilled.  I probably bought about 30 items.  I cannot wait to start painting, stenciling, sanding, etc!  I will post pictures of my finished DIY projects as soon as I can. I get most of my inspiration from Pinterest, magazines, and of course - my lovely Mother, who always seems to keep her house looking like it came out of Home & Garden magazine (am I jealous? Ok, a little!) but more inspired than anything else! For those of you who love to DIY and craft things of your own - second hand stores are great for home decor items!  And I am soooooooo not above shopping at a second hand store for home goods.  More money in my pocket = more money for my daughter's future.  HOLLER!!!!!!!

Welcome to the Life of Rashell! This is simply a blog about my life, my trials, tribulations, joys, successes, and everything in between!  A little about me....I'm a full-time single career mom with a beautiful and bubbly 6-year old girl.  I also have a passion for graphic arts and currently I am pursuing that as a career as well! In the coming months I'll be launching my own graphics line for photographers -- but that's another story, another day.  Needless to say, life is busy!!  Did I mention I'm also enrolled in college full-time?  As if I don't have enough on my plate....LOL I decided to add more!  Well folks....there is so much more but I think I'll just blog-as-I-go and not overload you with my life story in one post!  In a nutshell I'm 33 years old, single mom, career in HR, graphic arts on the side, live in Central California, VERY driven, obsessed with Pinterest and all things crafty or DIY, and in love with life!  So follow me....it might be a wild  and crazy ride but it will be oh so fun! Why would anyone care about what goes on in my every day life, you ask?  Well, I know a handful of people who genuinely care, a host of others who pretend to care (but really they're just nosey), and then there are those who don't even know me but might be able to relate to me.  Especially on the busy Mom part.  Hopefully I'm somehow helpful and inspiring to those who are following me and perhaps I can be inspired by some of you!  And let's face it.....blogging is cheaper than therapy LOL.  Have an awesome day my friends!! Talk to you soon.

P.S. - That's my daughter and I in the banner at the top of my blog.  I love her to pieces!

Here she is again...