Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Yes, it's true - I am 30.


Today was the big day, I turned 30. I don't feel any different or older, I think I've probably been 30 for the past 6-8 years. By which I mean, in my pajamas every night by as early as 8:00pm - even on a Friday & Saturday night. It doesn't bother me. Maybe that's 30, maybe for some it's not. I could still be out there living it up - staying out til 2am, waking up with a hang over.

But it's just not me, in fact it never was, not even when I did party. Here are a few pics of me - livin' it up as a 30 year old.


Shaylynne posing for the camera, not exactly sure what this pose is, but she is sure to make it on Canada's Next Top Model some day - and no, she's not handicapped.


Teko looking like the sweet and dear little thing he so is not!!! But I love him anyway, soo cute!


It's hard to get a picture of Tinkerbell, she's like a sasquatch. As soon as she sees the camera she makes a run for the hills. Or in this case probably the coach.


Here's Steph trying to get a hold on her so we can capture her on film, but as you can see it was a struggle.


Buggy (Cleo) has issues with Tinkerbell that she just will not resolve, so she's become a permanent fixture on the back of the coach.


So all in all it was a great birthday, I spent most of the evening running around the furniture with Shaylynne chasing the dogs. So, I doubt I'll ever know what 30 feels like - because honestly sometimes I still feel like I'm 8, or 13, or 16, just ask my husband he'll tell you.



I hope the next 30 years on this earth are as good to me as the first 30 have been.

Monday, February 04, 2008

Baby Amelia or Shrek Baby?

So I had a wonderful weekend with all my sisters, helpfully planning Elise's wedding. Marie even made it out from Calgary with my new niece baby Amelia, who I feel was the inspiration for the Shrek babies. No joke, this kid is it. I'm not trying to be insulting either. I loved those little Shrek babies!

And I love little Amelia, she is sooo cute!


Amelia, hands down cutiest baby ever (along with Jacob & Shaylynne of course).

n

Monday, January 28, 2008

Grandma Moves In




I have been fortunate enough to inherit some of my Grandmother's belongings. This is her maple desk, I am so honoured to have it in my house, when I smell it, it reminds me of her. A top it is one of her many pieces of milk glass, the vase and tiny flower bouquet were also hers. Welcome home grandma, I'm so glad your here, and think of you and smile every time I look at it. (This is some of the first real, thought out interior decorating I have done in my house so I'm pretty proud.) The portrait of San Francisco isn't going to take up permanent residence there, I have some fabulous Royal Albert & Spode (Billingsley Rose), plates to hang above it. But I need those silly holders.





I have also inherited this tiled coffee table, I had wanted this for years.



Well I was just so proud I had decorated some small corner of my house I figured I had better brag. I hope to do alot of interior decorating this year. Since Kevin says we can't sell the house :(

n

Sunday, January 20, 2008

So Hot For You - XOXOXO (Desktop)


I don't know what it is about Valentine's Day but I find it very easy to come up with artwork. Here's my latest - "So Hot For You", all fiery red and hot pink. You can get it here at nbdesign.ca.

Enjoy,
n

Nicole Billingsley's - New Blog Header


Hello! Yes, it's been a while as always. But I've been busily working away. I hope to do lots of new design stuff this year!

The first is this new blog header, it came originally from the photo above. I'm pretty proud of the clean up job I did. I mean it was a photo taken with photo booth for crying out loud. I've blurred the background - cause no one needs to see my laundry!

What's with the windmills? I'd like to promote "being as green" as possible in our province, and I think everyone should do as much as they can.

n

Monday, December 17, 2007

A Christmas ornament so sweet and dear?


Here's a christmas ornament that's just sure to please.
One of Santa's little reindeer tied to the hood of these two little A'holes truck. Oh, and it's animated & musical too, thank you Walmart!

Have a happy redneck christmas!

n

Thursday, December 13, 2007

The Perfect Gift - (batteries not included?)


So, I keep seeing this commercial for The Bay department store, all about buying the perfect gift this year. I just makes me want to hurl something at the TV. I boo and hiss every time I see it, (you can ask Kevin), because of course that's what Christmas has come to, finding the perfect gift - of course.

Forget spending time with family and enjoying each others company - oh, yah, and the whole "Jesus's Birthday" thing. Christmas has always been about finding the perfect gift.

Well look know further folks, Walmart has it - it's the "Talking Chimp Head"!

Your welcome,

n

Monday, December 10, 2007

Nothing says Christmas like a pickle!


Merry Christmas, yes it's been too long again, but sorry I have a life. (Well sort of). Anyway I thought I'd post some great holiday gift ideas and decor items I found in some local flyers.

The Christmas Pickle! Why not start a new holiday tradition this year with a pickle. Apparently it's a long standing tradition that I knew nothing about! Find out what the pickle tradition is all about!

Nothing says Christmas like a pickle, (and nothings funnier either),

Cheers,

n

PS: More Christmas BS coming this week I promise - stay tuned!