Hiking in Roxborough State Park Colorado

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Reebok Settlement for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I recently went to Colorado for a really fun girls weekend. A sweet friend lives out there near the Roxborough  State Park, and invited housewives from all over the U.S. We had so much fun. My favorite part was when 5 of us women went hiking in the mountains of the state park. 

The scenery was incredible. I am so glad I brought my favorite sneekers along. I've had a few different brands of the tone and fit type sneeker and the pair I picked while packing for this trip is my most comfortable pair, the Reebok Easy tone.

These are the ones I pick whenever I know I will be walking for a long period of time. They start comfortable and stay comfortable. We hiked all the way up to the top of this cliff.

Someone had built a look out tower up there and it was pretty awesome. More about that later.

I recently read that there is a class action suit against Reebok for possible violations of some state laws regarding the marketing or sale of toning shoes and apparel.

If you purchased certain Reebok toning shoes or apparel between December 5 2008 and October 12, 2011 you may be eligible to receive payment from a class action suit. This is a class action suit.

Reebok settlement

Personally, I love my Easy Tone sneekers.

I have very difficult feet and yet these Reebok Easy tones work well for me.

EasyTone Settlement

 

The eligible shoes in this settlement  are: Easy Tone, Run Tone, Jump Tone, Slim Tone, Train Tone, simply Tone and Easy Tone Flip.

The eligible apparel are: Easy Tone Capri,Easy tone shorts, Pants, Sleeveless shirt, Easy tone Long Bra Top and Easy Tone Short Sleeve top.

So If you purchased any of these in the last 3 years ( Dec 5, 2008 to Oct 12, 2011 ) you may be eligible to receive money back!

Reebok refunds

Reebok denies any wrongdoing. The court did not decide. The parties have decided to settle.

The toll free number is 1 888-398-5389

 

 

 

Halloween 2011 for Our Gang

New Orlean's was fun and a trove of eclectic culture. that city has some gorgeous buildings. Some will be showed off in another post. But first, I have to show you the fabulous pumpkins from yesterday.

I got home from New Orleans just in time for the Pumpkin Carving Fest that was taking place at my house. My family was busy carving all these.

Even though my house is almost an empty nest, ( one child home out of 6) I am lucky that most of my children live nearby and come over often to get together share a meal, and  have some fun!

I was so amazed that my daughter, who is 19 free-handed and carved this pumpkin from an image she saw on the internet.
We didn't realize until we put it outside that not only is it a witch but if you look at the eye area... you can also see it's an owl... isn't that neat?

This was a big 40 lb pumpkin we picked 2 weeks ago and everyone had to take turns carrying!


My other daughter free- handed this owl one below..and my son's girl free handed the ghost one. I stuck to the old tried and true traditional carving.

Then we stuck them all outside for the trick or treaters!

What a fun night we had! How was your Halloween?
Partying with these gals:

Making the World Cuter
Made by you Monday
Good Life Wendesdays

Fall Decor on White Hutch and Corner Cabinet

Just a few pics of some of the fun I have around the house decorating for Fall. 

I love to use vintage bottles for just about everything. 

Don't you agree they have a beauty all their own, come any season.

And i've been moving things from hutch to  table. Just foofin around, enjoying the sunlight.

Adding simple little adornments to the bottles.

And tying up little stacks of pumpkin colored vintage books from the thirties.

I like how these little hints of autumn colors stand out, set against my white hutch, and my corner cabinet at our home.

A couple black ravens escaped from the basement to bring in the Halloween spirit. :0)

Hope ya'll have a super Happy Halloween this weekend!
 Joining these parties:
Nifty Thrifty Tues @Coastal Charm
Wow Us Wednesdays #37
~White Wednesday # 123~
Good Life Wendesday @ A Beach Cottage

Transformation thursdays @ Shabby Creek Cottage

Picky and Pickier hit Cape May, Paint the town!

I had  great weekend and hope all of you in Blogville did too !
My sis and I went to Cape May for the film festival and had a good time. Come to think of it, last week was pretty cool too.
I used Annie sloan chalk paint for the first time last week, and I have to say it's a fun paint to work with.
I was thinking it was sort of expensive. But once i used it, I changed my mind. it goes a long way, and you really do not need to prime.
Here is the piece I worked on. I chose the paris Grey as my first paint color to try.

I hand sanded along the edges in strategic places for a worn, distressed look.
I love how this paint sands off!

 I lined all the drawers with pretty paper. And re-used the original hardware.

Here is how it started out... pretty beat up and worked over.

I also got the opportunity to live what has been one  of my life long desires, which was to join one of those co-ops down in Cape May, N. J.
I finally was able to get a little spot! I am so happy to be setting it up with all my vintage finds from over the years.  This piece is one of the first pieces to go in.

I discovered this place called The North End Garage just a few weeks ago, and they had a spot open,

 so I didn't think too hard about it. I signed right up.

 I had just come from the West End Garage where I purchased my paint, and inquired about a spot, which there seems to be a waiting list for. So I was very pleased to get in here.

Cape May is one of those  Beach resort towns that have a super ambiance with lots of  gorgeous Victorian homes. It has some of the prettiest seaside cottages and mansions on the east coast.

So today my sis and I strolled the streets for one last time before she goes back to Florida for the winter!

One last adventure for this year, for Picky and Pickier.

Here are a few photos of why we adore this cute little town.

Just walking through this town is sheer joy.

Fabulous wrought iron fences are all over this town from the heyday of iron workers in Philadelphia.

No 2 house are ever exactly the same.

There are a few that look similar here and there, but all are painted differently.

No matter how many times my sis and I go to Cape May, we always find different houses to drool over.

There are wonderful old slate sidewalks everywhere!

And many still have the hitch for the horse out front. 

And do you know what this thing below  is? 

Can you guess?

 The hitch to the right of it might give you a clue.

It is an old step from the days when stepping down out of a horse drawn carriage could be tricky.

Pretty neat huh?

And I am sure each home has a story all it's own.

This one below could have been used in the Practical Magic movie, they wouldn't have had to build it.

Susan at "between naps on the porch" did a beautiful post last week of all the interior shots of the 

Practical Magic house.

I enjoyed my stroll, I hope you did too!

Joining some parties!

Perfectly Imperfect

House in the Roses

Between Naps on the Porch

Favorite things to do in the Autumn?

Sorry I haven't posted much during October, but I have been busy painting and a million other things.
I am still working on the guest room/ slash office re-do, and will post some of my progress this weekend.
But I've been waltzing around town taking some pictures here and there, and I wanted to share with you some of the things I enjoy the most in the fall season.
I still love the beach this time of year!

Who wouldn't love this feast for the eyes. The clouds make it so pretty, don't they?

My Cottage is up in that cluster of houses. 

Beach Cruisers waiting for the return of their owners as they walk on the beach, 

no need for chains and locks.

Just around the bend of the beach up here...it looks like you can jump and touch those clouds!

Around the bend is the lighthouse.

Looking Halloweenie even without it's decor yet.

I've discovered a few new shops too, and especially wanted to mention 

the North End Garage in Cape May.

I was drawn in immediately when I spotted the front window. I love vintage bottles.

they're multi-colored glass sparkling in the sun.

I love to browse around these places. this one has a few different dealers.

 I love all the different rugs on the floor.

I adore this perfect size trunk.

So eclectic.

And this cute little dresser has smuckers lids as handles. I love that idea!

Ok.. so I have to get back to working on my guest/ office room. I posted that plan here.

I knew it would be a long journey, lots of other things to do along the way.

This bed and this bureaux below are what I have been working on, painting

Here is a sneak peak at the bed still in progress.

It is a three step process, for the many layers look I'm after. 

the headboard just has the grey as of yet.

the footboard has the 2nd step also

Annie Sloan Paris grey

Then Annie sloan Off white dry brushed over that

Then some sanding.

This entire room is being redone with just the cost of paint.

All the furniture I am using has been taken from different rooms in the house or storage.

And this pretty antique pitcher will be getting a sweet spot in the new room.

Isn't it the sweetest thing?

I'm off to do some more work on my little Frenchy room.

Have a great weekend!

Join in some partays!!!!

Transformation thursdays

Creative things Thursdays

Under $100

Feathered nest Fridays

Vintage inspiration Fridays

Flaunt it Friday 75 and a Giveaway!

Show and Tell Friday

Addicted 2 decorating