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I love all kinds of Do-it-yourself projects! I’ve spent years, and hours of my time making anything from a mirror frame made of pearl beads, or a flower vase/fish bowl for my beta. So, when I find new instructions on websites, I just have to try them. One really interesting one that I found is for CD case art work:

STEP 1: On a computer, open a high-resolution photo of your choice in an image-editing program like Adobe Photoshop. Resize the picture to 26½” x 18¼”. Using a selection tool, divide the image into twenty 5 3/8″ x 4 5/8″ squares, then digitally cut and paste each square into a separate 5 3/8″ x 4 5/8″ file.

STEP 2: Print out each document onto 5″ x 7″ photo paper. Trim off any white space.

STEP 3: Pop out the interior section (the round piece that the CD snaps onto) of 20 standard jewel cases. Also remove the paper inserts.

STEP 4: Carefully trace one photo segment onto a piece of thin cardboard and cut; repeat 19 times. Use double-sided tape to attach one piece of cardboard to the back of every photo segment; then slip each segment, image side up, into a CD case and close it. Repeat until every photo sits inside a case.

STEP 5: With Velcro tape or mounting strips, affix the cases to the wall one at a time, making sure to arrange them so the photo lies in the right order and the cases almost touch.

Do you have a favorite DIY project?

It’s finally Friday! It’s the end of the work week and I can already feel the rest and relaxation that’s coming my way! The forecast has promised to be beautiful this weekend, and I can’t wait to get outside! Sure, it’s going to be a little chilly at times, but that hasn’t stopped me before! It’s going to be me, my puppy Patches, and my nephews hanging out and having fun. Who knows, I may even fire up the grill! And yes, Overlook, you’re invited.

What are you doing this weekend?

I’m tired of the cold. I want it to go away and not come back for a very, very long time. The best thing that I can say about the Winter months right now is that they are no flying insects buzzing around. Well, no bees. But enough is enough! I am continually counting down the days until March 20!

Wondering why this winter has felt colder than most? That’s because it has been. The last time it was this cold, Music City USA was fighting the chill in corduroy bell-bottoms. This winter’s temperatures were the coldest since 1978-79.

That’s over 30 years ago! Three’s Company was still airing new episodes! I, for one, didn’t need the repeat. I can appreciate record breaking feats, but this is one that could’ve stayed put.

I can’t wait until I can enjoy the great outdoors again without fear of frostbite!

How have you felt about the cold weather? Have you loved it, or are you ready for Spring?

Photo courtesy of the Tennessean

Well everyone, it’s Spring cleaning time! Apparently, Oprah wanted to get an early start on things. The mega-star millionaire is cleaning out her closets and selling the items that she no longer wears. Many items haven’t even been worn! She will be auctioning these items off on e-Bay where the proceeds will go to OWLA, the leadership academy she opened for South African girls in 2007.

Oprah spent an entire day with her stylist, trying to decide what to keep and what to kick. By day’s end, Oprah had put more than 150 items on the auction list, designated a few untouchables, and even developed a new perspective on her own style: These days comfortable classics win out over straight-off-the runway looks.

I’m with you girl! Though it breaks my heart to part with a lot of the clothes that I give away, as long as it’s for a good cause, I’m placated.

The auction started today on eBay at 11 am EST.

Will you buy some of Oprah’s finest clothing? Do you have an annual Spring cleaning routine?

I hope you have your tickets! Tyler Perry’s play, Madea’s Big Happy Family is playing at the Orpheum Theater tonight through Sunday, the 28th. This is Tyler Perry’s first stage performance in five years.

I am uber excited! I absolutely love Madea! She’s one of those people that you can’t help to love. Though maybe not to the same extent as this gun-toting, wise-cracking grandmother, I think there’s a Madea in every family! That aspect gives everyone something to relate to.

Madea plays are almost guaranteed to send you a message, make you cry, make you think, and most definitely make you laugh. I think it’s a good idea for Perry to take a break from Hollywood for about a year, and rediscover why it is that he began the character of Madea in the first place.

The show starts at 8 and is open to everyone of all ages.

Are you going to the show? Have you ever seen a Madea play, or movie?

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