brandaleana

I'm from IL and I am a mom to 4 kids. 2 girls (ages 20 & 17) and 2 boys (ages 9 & 2) YES! I started over! I love crafting, cooking, and spending time with family! I love hosting parties/cookouts/get togethers. I've had the same "decor" for almost 15 years (Americana/Red, White and Blue) and I think it's time to change! I'm really liking the shabby chic look. We have 3 kitties: McGillicuddy, Kasper & Lily. I am a Pinterest Addict (comes and goes). I am a licensed cosmetologist and I am also an Origami Owl Independent Designer as well as a Thirty One Independent Consultant.

I like everything from Alabama to Nickelback to Nelly to Jason Aldean to Justin Timberlake to 80s music to old school rap to classic rock. I pretty much like it all except for grunge and opera :)

My favorite authors are: Emily Giffin, Jennifer Weiner, John Sanford. Mostly Womens Fiction

A Time to Kill, Jumpin Jack Flash, Bad Boys, Bad Boys II, The Hangover...comedies, drama, action, romance

The Walking Dead, Boardwalk Empire, True Blood, Law & Order SVU, Sons of Anarchy, Witches of East End, Nashville, Criminal Minds

scrapbooking, stamping, paper crafts, Christmas Ornaments, I could open a craft store in my basement!

I have belonged to a Stampin Up! Stampers 10 Club for several years and I tend to buy more than I can use. I've recently joined Planner Addict Groups on Facebook and really need help getting organized!

I have always wanted to learn to sew and received a sewing machine for Christmas umm, 6 or 7 years ago and have taken it out of the box once!

I LOVE giving and receiving handmade items. I think it is a personal touch. Last year, I hosted my First Annual Holiday Ornament Exchange and had so much fun!

I like: giraffes & owls. Pastel colors, cute sayings, postive quotes, the smell of vanilla & bakery scents.

I dislike: mice, snakes, rats and birds