But for a moment…
I left The Tall Blonde in a hot car when she was a baby. She wasn’t a sleeper. Wouldn’t nap. Fought to stay awake and only slept if she was laying directly on me. Being a young mom, I barely Continue reading But for a moment…
Author Archives: Colleen ODea
Breaking habits…
I currently have twenty-seven bad habits I need to ditch. Give or take a few. The thing is…I started to write them down and while I was making my list, I realized that list making and not following through with Continue reading Breaking habits…
Stick it to ya!
While out with friends this weekend, I met a group of fellows who were in town for a wedding. There was chit chat about hockey which led to a conversation about Spiderman…and next thing you know…we’re discussing slap shots and Continue reading Stick it to ya!
Caring Court…
Mine was not the only marriage to fall apart on our little cul-de-sac. Around the same time, as in…the same day, my next door neighbours’ marriage bit the dust too. Our fabulous little street that was known for getting Continue reading Caring Court…
Friday Fun-Day – Creating a Chalkboard
One of the things about being a designer that can prove to be difficult…is finding enough time to use your imagination and play. Create. Have fun. You get so caught up in “Designing” that you forget to let your creativity Continue reading Friday Fun-Day – Creating a Chalkboard
Honey-Do List (with a giveaway!)
There is NOTHING WORSE than a “Honey-Do” list without the honey. The dreaded list, the length of my arm, is an accumulation of a winter’s worth of dirt and grime. A month back…Snuff and Spiderman attacked the back yard. Picked Continue reading Honey-Do List (with a giveaway!)
Reaching high…
It seems only yesterday Spiderman was “graduating” from pre-school. He had me buy him a brand new Hawaiian shirt for the occasion. I calmed his little nerves as he repeatedly practiced the words and actions to “Hey Diddle Diddle.” His job Continue reading Reaching high…
It’s a jungle out there…
Ever have one of those weekends where you’re left needing to kick yourself in the arse? Well…not so much Saturday…Saturday was actually a day where I got plenty accomplished but yesterday…well, maybe we should refer to it as “not-so-funday Sunday.” Continue reading It’s a jungle out there…
King sized faux pas…
There are things about being divorced that catch you off guard…like trying to figure out a name for the side of the bed you don’t sleep on! Here’s the thing…I have this big ol’ King Sized that’s perfect for two…with Continue reading King sized faux pas…
Graduation day…
Two years of school have come to an end and while I’m celebrating my graduation today…and should be feeling nothing but happiness and elation…I’m simply overwhelmed! There’s a part of me that didn’t want it to end. While I struggled Continue reading Graduation day…
What my father taught me…
Lucky doesn’t come close to describing how blessed I am to have the father I do. Among multiple things, he’s taught me to paint. And last month, while I rolled the final coat on my office, I couldn’t help but Continue reading What my father taught me…
Coming home…
Remember when The Tall Blonde left for France and I actually had to leave the comforts of my home to take her there? I wrote about what to do just in case the plane dropped from the sky or I Continue reading Coming home…
Spider-who?
Five days of not having Spiderman in the house is equivalent to a mini vacation. Alright…whatever…I miss him. Ish. Fact is…I’m not begging him to eat breakfast every morning after trying to wake him up at least ten times when Continue reading Spider-who?
Am I a mom-blogger?
I’ve struggled with this question for quite some time. Am I a “mom blogger” when I can’t blog about being a mom? The fact is, as the kids get older…I’m a little less useful than I used to be. My Continue reading Am I a mom-blogger?
Mills…a star is reborn…
It was the “chalk bombing” on Spring Garden’s sidewalk. The beautiful window displays filled with elegant clothes. The sign on the floor outside the main level shop. Silhouettes of my friend Fancy and her business partners Candace, Katharine and Deanne. Continue reading Mills…a star is reborn…
Dora the Blora…
Many years ago, Bones and Spiderman’s favorite game was “Swiper No Swiping”. It was a tug of war with one grabbing anything the other may have had and the other yelling to the sly fox to give it back! Sometimes, Continue reading Dora the Blora…
Fancy…
I’ve been blessed. I have amazing women in my life. When I lost all hope for friendship and love, it was my girlfriends who made me realize that without both…life would be meaningless. There was a time I believed I Continue reading Fancy…
The Drawing Room…My Home Office Reveal…
I was going to wait. The piece of art I’d ordered will be another two weeks and until that arrives, it won’t be quite complete. However, while picking up accessories at Homesense today I heard “shouldn’t you be home reupholstering Continue reading The Drawing Room…My Home Office Reveal…
How to reupholster a chair…sort of…
Step One: Stare at the chair wondering how on earth I’m going to attack such a project wishing I was rich and could hire an upholsterer but knowing even if I was rich, I’d probably want to tackle this project Continue reading How to reupholster a chair…sort of…
Snapchat…
Do you know what your kids are doing online…I mean…REALLY know what your kids are doing online? ‘Cause I don’t. I mean…I try. I’ve an IT background so I’m not at a complete loss when it comes to new technology Continue reading Snapchat…