Master Bathroom Window Remodel

After moving into our new house, I realized that our large 46" x 46" window in the master bathroom was going to be a challenge.  We have the woods in our backyard, but that doesn't change the vulnerability that I felt when going to take a shower.  I wanted to be able to walk into the bathroom and enjoy the nature of our backyard without blocking the natural sunlight or purchasing new blinds.  So, with all major decisions that I make, I procrastinated, which by the way is not always a bad thing.  I just needed the time to think about how this was going to work.  

Creative Exchange 2013

So this is my first round in participating in the Creative Exchange hosted by The Grant Life, Covered in Mod Podge and Covered in Grace.  It wasn't something on my "to do list" but I can't help myself, I just love making something fun for a random fellow blogger.

Wishing You A Fabulous 2013!

So long 2012 and HELLO 2013!

I thought that I would bring to you some of my most favorite quotes that I have found on Pinterest.

This is not a list of ALL of my favorites, however, I have been inspired by them and hope that you will too.....that is, if you haven't already read them.

Source: sweetnothings04.blogspot.com via Trista on Pinterest

Christmas Fabric and Burlap Banner Pendant

Since this is our first Christmas in our new home I decided that I was going to make SOMETHING to add to our lovely abode by making some holiday decorations to fit.  So, after much thought, I decided to create a beautiful banner pendant for our mantel.  

Now, I've seen hundreds of pendants all over the internet and have always loved them, so it wasn't all that hard to see that I needed to go ahead and make one.  Here is a close up of this lovely piece of work! 

I participated in the 

Holiday 2012 Handmade Gift Exchange

I was super excited to be able to participate in the Holiday 2012 Handmade Gift Exchange hosted by Linda over at Craftaholics Anonymous. This is my second official exchange participation and it was just as exciting as my first one.  I was partnered up with Alyssa over at Hems To Dolls: My Craft Room Chronicles.  Alyssa is a super talented sewing professional! Take a look at what she made for me........

My First Craft Market: Craftapalooza Update

Craftapalooza 2012 was the very first live event for My Sparkled Life.  

*The weather was absolutely perfect 

*The neighbor vendors were super fun to work next too and 

*The walkers/customers were a delight.

Here is a picture collage of my booth.  Please excuse the picture with me in it, my daughter pretty much is a 50/50 type photographer, meaning that there is a 50% chance that it'll be great and 50% chance that you wonder why it's taking so long and she needs to hurry up and take the picture because I am starting to feel weird just standing there and smiling....I love her so much!!

Craftapalooza 2012 - Old Town Spring, Texas

Here is the Sneak Peek photo that I submitted for this event! Whatcha Think? 

If you are on this side of town on November 17th feel free to stop on by Maison Market on Main Street.  The Craftapalooza is being hosted during the 32nd Annual Home For The Holidays Event in Old Town Spring, Texas.  So come on by and I'd love to meet you there!!!

Until Next Time,
Trista