Cha Cha Changes - Open Heart Window

In honor of reaching one hundred post and feeling super lousy, I got a makeover. Actually, kind.hearted did, and is no more. Poof. We had some great times together, but we needed something drastic. Drastic as in chop eight inches of hair off and die it the polar opposite color. Virtually I did this.


This morning when I woke up I had absolutely zero intentions of changing anything blog related. All I had was a plan for a blog post I wanted to write. So here I am editing and playing around with some stuff and something different jumps in and takes over my little typing fingers. It was exactly what I have been patiently waiting for. 


I've been wanting a different blog title. A title that really captures what I write about. Originally, kind.heARTed was going to be about the crafts and projects and arty stuff I make. Over time though, I have had fun writing about so much more than just my crafts. I have been thinking about this name change for many weeks. Today on my job assignment I realized something I really love that sparked some name changing. Job assignment = the fun little excursion I had to go on for a post I want to write. 


Changes sparked by old vintage white windows.

I think they are great. I love them in their normal function. I love them as a new piece of wall art. I. love. them. This little love fest I had over some old paint chipped windows gave me my new title idea: Open Heart Window. 

I write with an open heart and try to share that as much as possible. I write my opinions and feelings that stem from my heart window. And then it all meshed together in beautiful harmony to Open Heart Window. Now each day on my own blog I get the glorious eye candy I enjoy so much of chipped paint and glass. Simultaneously, I get to document the view from my own window. 

Toes

It is summer, thus making it prime time for my mild case of OCD to be in full swing. I am always on the lookout for new colors or fun ways to paint my nails, toes and fingers. I was on a hunt for a 'shattered' or 'crackle' nail polish and found something that I think is just a touch cuter. The cashier at Sephora, where I was looking for a shattered polish, had a few of her nails painted this fun sparkly way with Teal and Gold. It was awesome! I knew I wanted to try it immediately. The look is created by concentrating glitter at just the tip or end of the nail. Its no real pattern but that is what makes it fun, you can't mess it up. 

[French Affair-Only Gold for Me-Wild About Shimmer]

 First you pick your base color. Let dry. I used French Affair by Essie because it was 50% off at Walgreens and a great summer hue. Then I used Wild About Shimmer brushing just on the tip. Finally I follow with a drop of Only Gold for Me on the end. I use my finger to push the polish back onto the nail. I tried using the brush but the big glitter chunks stuck and defeated the purpose. Its not the most simple way but it was the directions I was given. 

It is hard to tell how sparkly and fun it really is in pictures. I tried and tried to capture it, I did my best. I was wearing my favorite type of summer sandal: the wedge. These are by Unlisted and I believe I snagged the bronze beauties at Shoe Carnival for under $20. Let me know if you have any fun painting pointers.

I am linking up at http://www.iheartnaptime.net/ 's Sundae Scoop. Go check out some other awesome crafty blogs.

TV Talk

Greetings from the south. I am in Memphis. Made the nice five hour jaunt earlier this evening and arrived about two and a half hours ago. My other half should be rolling in here around 3:30 or 4 in the morning. Oh the joys of AAA bus rides. 


While I was driving I got to see this. Don't worry I actually pulled onto the shoulder to snap a view of this gorgeous sunset. 

So because I got to see that, I missed this

 and my favorite contestant-- Dia Frampton.

I love this show for a couple reasons. It is not American Idol number one. Second is because I always watch it with my roommates. Remember them. Yep, I like the family bonding time. Every Tuesday from eight until ten. Normally I will cook some dinner and we will channel surf between The Voice and the Cardinal game.  The third reason I enjoy this show is because the pure talent these artist have. Ahh... wait for it....Mazing! If you watch HIMYM you know what I'm saying. Up top? Ha Ha. And finally the one of my favorite reasons to watch the voice is the comic relief by Blake Shelton, that and he is easy on the eyes, along with Adam Levine. 

Now onto the second show I enjoy watching just any old time. I catch reruns because I don't even know on which channel the show aired.  (Does that last sentence sound funny? I tried not ending with a preposition and it still sounds funky. I know I have some journalistic friends out there. Help a sista out!) Oh yeah.. The New Adventures of Old Christine.

It always, always makes me laugh. Unfortunately this show comes on late and if I start to watch I can't turn it off. Julia Louis-Dreyfus is funnier as Old Christine than Elaine in my opinion but maybe I am comparing apples to oranges. If you close your eyes when the show is on you may think her ex husband Richard is actually McDreamy aka Patrick Dempsey. Greys was a college phase and is no more. They are voice twins, just listen and you will see. Don't even get me started on Wanda Sykes. Funny. Funny. Funny. Mental note: Ask for dvds for Christmas. 

And finally I catch the ridiculous HIMYM that I referenced earlier. I'll keep it on in the background maybe while I blog or fold laundry or do something productive. 

Other than the late night tv reruns, The Voice, is the only television show that I try to watch on a regular basis. It used to be Dancing With the Stars or even The Biggest Loser but after one season of dedication it is nice to switch it up.  

Now I need to go read a book because I feel like I spend waaay to much time in front of the tube. Any suggestions on some must reads?

Okay, I have one other show that is my guilty pleasure - Keeping Up with the Kardashians. I admitted it now someone make me stop. Paaaalease!

All images were found on Google Images, with exception of the sunset.