Score on Home Decor!

People always ask me if I took classes on interior decorating. It's a great compliment. Well, I have never taken classes, but I have certainly studied my fair share of magazines, HGTV episodes, Pinterest, Houzz, and other similar sources. However, so much of what I have in my home is re-used and re-purposed! It's great fun to find treasures at garage sales, thrift stores, and in the many re-sale groups I belong to on Facebook.

I absolutely LOVE Pottery Barn! So, I have tried to create similar looks throughout my house. And, for a fraction of the cost!

The lovely rug in this picture (my Greatroom) is from a site called varagesale.com. They have them in many cities and it's a fabulous way to find items and sell them too! I paid $90 for this giant 9x12 rug in excellent condition. The couch and matching chair/ottoman were $400 on a group called From my House to Yours on Facebook. It was started by a friend of mine, and has really taken off! Anyone can start one in their town. I have even started one for just my neighborhood. The wicker table tray was a garage sale find, and so was the magnolia wreath inside, and the candle holder set. All for $10! The great brushed nickel tall floor lamp was from Lowes at $69, and I used a 10% off coupon from Home Depot which they matched. I also used my Lowes Charge to get an additional 5% off.

The leaf above the fireplace was $2 from a moving sale on Craigslist! The box under the TV was from the same sale for $15! I made the picture canvas on the fireplace mantle myself for about $13. The tall candle holder was $8 on the clearance aisle of Homegoods.

This was $15 and I purchased 2 of them for my hallways. They were also on "From My house to Yours". I love wrought iron art, verses paintings. I also try to keep Eucalyptus in baskets throughout the house. It smells and looks great! The best place to buy it is at Michaels when they have the 40% off coupon (which you can almost always find on your smartphone as there is an actual app for Michaels coupons)!

This is one of my favorite finds! It is an $800 World Market Farm Table that I purchased on Craigslist for $300. The 4 wood chairs were garage sale items (also made by World Market) that I scored for $30 total, yippee! The 2 cute padded chairs on the ends are from Tuesday Morning and were $89 each. I then added the place settings:

The brown dishes were from Big Lots (believe it or not) and cost $25 for a 4 piece place setting. I purchased 2 sets. The risk you take purchasing from there is that they are often discontinued items. I found that out the hard way when I wanted a third set and they were gone! The tropical set by Gibson Elite, was from Bed, Bath and Beyond for $69, but I used my 20% off coupon for an even better deal! The silver napkin rings and the ultra-cool leather place mats are from Pier 1. The silver chargers were from there also. The rings cost $2.50 each and the placemats were $6 each. The chargers were $5 each. I also had a coupon (of course :-))! The cute wicker star basket in the middle was from a thrift store for $4.

This is another great wrought iron piece that I got in my facebook groups for $8. I thought I would hang it on the wall, but just didn't find the right spot. So, I lean it in a corner of the kitchen, with some cute silver Pier 1 frames I got for $1 each at a garage sale. The potted silk plant was $5 from Varagesale.

This is a great touch to any kitchen. I saw it at a friend's house and really liked it. It is from Bed, Bath & Beyond and cost $10.

Kitchen Canisters add so much to a home. I loved these and always wanted them, but wasn't going to shell out $140 for the set! I kept searching Craigslist till I found them. I paid $30 for all 3!! You can also find great deals on eBay for them.

Wreaths are another warm touch to any household. I have made them, but also purchased them. This one came from a local consignment store for $12. I added the burlap bow to it later. It hangs on the pantry door in my kitchen.

This is one that I made for my front door. I had seen a similar one on Etsy for $100! I purchased a completely ugly wreath at a garage sale for $1. I took the ugly flowers off of it and kept the grapevine backing portion. I then went to Michaels and purchased the picks & stems to place in it. It cost me about $30 total and took about 1 1/2 hours.

This foyer look all came from different homes via Craigslist. The gorgeous mirror was $50, the lamp was $15, and the best deal of all was the Pottery Barn Console Table for $85!!

This is my absolute favorite room of the house! Most of it is second hand too.

The great Pier 1 couch was bought on Craigslist for $175.

The 2 chairs were from a furniture consignment store and I repainted them to dark brown. I made the cushions (but didn't do a good job...will try again later :-)).

The brown trunk was $10 from a garage sale. The great tiger rug is a Pottery Barn rug I bought at a garage sale for $5! The birdcage was from a thrift store for $20.

The end tables were brand new in the box from Ikea, but I found them on Craigslist for $30 total. The fabulous lamps were purchased new at Marshalls for $29 each. The exquisite tall palm tree was a $300 item I got for $25 at a moving sale. However, it took weeks to get the smoke smell out of it, AGH!! Well worth it though, especially since I put cute dragonfly lights in it. The adorable bird clock was from Steinmart for $29. I used a coupon (of course). People forget to check out Steinmart for decor but they have great and unique stuff! You can almost always find coupons on your smartphone too!

This is my guestroom. It is mainly taupe and black (a bit minimalist :-)). The bed is a converted baby crib :-)!! I got it, and the mattress/boxspring all for $75 on Craigslist. The 3D artwork above it is from the clearance section of Bed, Bath & Beyond for $9. And, I used a 20% off coupon which made it even less! The side table was $45 on Craigslist. The lamp was $5 at a Salvation Army Thrift Store.

Another small touch of animal print with this great chair I purchased for $75 on Craigslist! The bedding is from Homegoods and Big Lots and cost $65 total. The throw pillow was from a garage sale at $2.

This is the top of my guestroom armoire. I filled it with garage sale and thrift store items that totaled about $30.

This is a great 3-piece shelf set I bought for $10 on "From My House to Yours". As seen in my previous post below, I am making picture canvases, and here is how I used one in my guest bath.

I built my home on a budget. Therefore, I didn't add the multitude of upgrades that the builder tried to sell me. I knew that I would add them later, and for much less money! These are the brushed nickel cabinet knobs they wanted to charge me hundreds of dollars for. I ended up buying them on eBay for $67! That included 27 knobs and 19 handle pulls! There are various vendors on there that sell them. Just make sure they have excellent feedback and lots of previous sales history.

My 2nd favorite room! This is the master bedroom and such a place of serenity for me. The furniture is by Cindy Crawford and purchased on clearance at Rooms to Go 9 years ago. It still looks great. The bedding is a "Bed in a Bag" set from Bed, Bath & Beyond and was $120 (with a 20% off coupon). The off-white coverlet was $5 from a moving sale, but it is by Better Homes & Gardens and I have seen it at Walmart for around $70. It adds a great touch to the bed! Everyone loves the round wrought iron wall art above the bed that I bought for $3 at a garage sale! The ruffle pillows were $10 each at Ross.

I LOVE this window treatment look and had seen it in magazines. However, the short rods were ridiculously expensive! So, I purchased an 8 ft wood rod at Bed, Bath & Beyond for $39.99 (but less when I used my 20% off coupon), and just cut them myself...well, actually a friend did it :-)! I purchased the finial sets for $9.99 each and the bracket sets for $14.99 each (added a coupon) in the clearance section. The 96" lovely sheer curtains were from Homegoods at $19.99 per set. They are made by "Rodeohome" and the color is Ecru. They flow so beautifully when the windows are opened. The taller placement of the brackets is to emulate the look of Victorian Days when they used it to frame the majestic doors in grand estates.

My fab find was this fantastic mirror! It is a giant leaner mirror that retails for over $300! I got it in Savannah at an estate sale for $75 (he wanted $100 but took my offer :-)). Fitting it in a car was a challenge, but we did it!!

I will post more pics soon and add to this. But, by now I am sure that you get the idea. Anyone can have a gorgeous home without spending crazy amounts of money! Just invest the time to navigate nearby sales and the sites I mentioned. Spend a little time reading catalogs and magazines of your favorite design houses, then just do it yourself...for much less! It's such a great feeling of accomplishment, and fun too!!

DIY Black & White Photo Canvas

I love family photos, especially in black & white.

For years I have been using Snapfish.com, and have loved it! It is much cheaper than using other services, and has great editing tools as well. You can even create poster size prints for a fraction of the cost other companies would charge. Make sure to select prints that are high resolution and good quality. You can choose to edit your photos with their "user-friendly" editing tools, or use my other favorite site, Picasa. Here is a sample of one I just converted to black white:

Wrapped photos are the new craze, but they are so expensive (I was shocked)!! Even with all the great coupons and promo codes out there, it would still cost me hundreds of dollars! This "Frugal Frannie" will never spend that kind of dough when I can do it myself. Now, be forewarned that the process I am about to take you through is not perfect. But, I am pleased with my results and it looks beautiful in my home. Here is what you need:

* BLACK & WHITE PHOTO Size them at least 16x20 or larger.
* SHARP SCISSORS- A Great investment for any craft you do!
* WOOD GLUE -Preferably white, but mine was slightly yellow and it still worked fine.
* STAPLER -I recommend a heavy-duty one. My standard one kept getting jammed!
* A SCRAPING TOOL- I used an ice scraper, but you can simply use a credit card as well.
* WHITE STRETCHED CANVAS-Approximately 2 inches smaller than your desired picture.
* SMALL PAINTBRUSH-Not too large, and good quality so the hairs don't keep shedding.

You will start by preparing your work space. Use a large table with lots of room to spread out. Cover it with plastic or another drop-cloth since the glue can be a little messy. Examine your photo and visualize where you want to position it on the canvas. Hold them together in front of a window during the day, and you can see the shadow of where it is. Then lay the photo face down and position the canvas over it.

I used an 11x14 canvas against a 16x20 photo. Once you like the position of it, put glue on your canvas and spread it out evenly with your brush to back side of photo. Use your scraper to scrape the back and smooth it all out.

You will then grab a credit card and smooth it under the edges of the canvas to make sure it is also smooth. Push the card gently under each edge and work your way up and down.

Let the glue sit for a little while (20 minutes or so) so that it sets in place and gets "tacky". You will now trim your photo to leave just about 2 inches on each side. Since mine is a bit larger than I need, I cut the excess off the ends.

You will now work with each end to gently crease, then fold photo into place. I used my credit card once again to create a better crease.You will notice that my canvas is actually ripped! It didn't matter, and I got a great deal on it at Michaels in the "75% off Bargain Bin"!

I then cut the fold on each corner so it would be easier to fold them in when finishing the sides.

I put a little glue along each side and brushed it into the back of photo evenly before folding it in. I held it in place and continued to smooth it out with my hands. It is easier than it seems, trust me! I then grabbed my stapler and proceeded to staple it to the back of the canvas. You will need to open your stapler and use it that way.

I tucked each fold gently into the corners as I went. I made sure it folded neatly. You will have to play around with this part a bit and see what works best for you. There are several ways to cut it I found. Once I finished the sides and made sure they were all stapled in place, I cut any excess from the photo and ended up with a beautiful DIY Black & White Canvas!

OK...here is one I just made in color (I know it's not Black & White, but I just had to convert it to canvas since it was too cute)!!

My "Love-Hate" Relationship With Paint!!!

Paint is one of those things in life that is a "necessary evil". It can change a blah room, into a divine getaway. However, it can also change a blah room, into a terror! No matter what, I have yet to EVER find a paint color that looks like it did on the tiny sample card you find on the racks. And, painting a room is a huge undertaking, especially for this "Single Super Mom". It is work alright, with many steps, and it commands extreme attention to detail. Oh, did I mention lots of patience too?!

So, being that I just moved into my dream house 2 1/2 months ago, I have decided to finally start painting. Thankfully, the builders current choice of color on the walls is pleasant, albeit boring. It is safe and neutral, and actually goes well with a lot of my furniture. I have scoured Pinterest, Houzz, and Google to find the colors best suited for my taste and decor. I've also spent hours at Lowes, Home Depot and Sherwin Williams. Last week I painted my Sunroom "Pavillion Beige" by Sherwin Williams. I must say that this is a gorgeous color. It is a perfect warm khaki taupe, without too much yellow or green in it. My only issue is that it just didn't "pop" the way I expected it to. In fact, in daylight hours it is hard to distinguish much of a difference between it, and the current builders paint on the wall. Oh well. I still love the color overall and atleast it is safe!

Last night (on my big Friday Night free from my son who was at a sleepover), I decided to paint my foyer. I wanted to push the envelope a bit from what I typically look for, and chose a gray this time. I had hoped it would add some depth to the light blue color pillows on my Greatroom couch, and play off the stainless steel appliances as well. I used "Dorian Gray" by Sherwin Williams. Let me mention that I also get the mixture with the primer in it. I just feel that it has better coverage, and I really hate painting 2 coats! After it was all said and done, unfortunately, I was not in love. Agh!! It was deep in the midnight hour when I finished so I was dependent on lamp lighting to see it. Well, it looked somewhat green to me. It was similar to a color I'd used in the past when I actually wanted green. Needless to say, I was distressed!

This morning I gave it another chance with natural lighting that comes in from my back windows. Thankfully, I did like it better. It seemed to be more of what I wanted which was a true gray. I also switched out my light bulbs to a soft white, and it helped too. Do I love it now? No. However, I like it a lot better than I did. And, I don't feel the huge need to re-paint it again which would be a chore alright. I will see what it looks like tonight.

All of this to say that you are best to just paint a small portion of your wall and live with it for a few days. See how it looks at different times of the day, and with different lighting. It's amazing how much it can change and how vastly different it can be from the sample. It is well worth the few dollars you spend on the sample paint. I knew this going in, but I tested my luck ( I like living on the edge anyway :-))! Who knows, I may end up loving Dorian Gray. I do like the name and maybe it will surprisingly redeem itself!!

1 month later...I do like it better. Don't LOVE it, but, seems to work with everything and folks like it. On another paint note, I just painted my master bedroom. What a chore! However, I LOVE the color this time. It is "Tinsmith" by Sherwin Williams. Not green at all. Not red or pink either. A hint of blue, but I have to say it is a true gray in my eyes. FINALLY!!!

What Really Matters

I pinned the above photo to my "Words of Wisdom" Board on Pinterest last night. It is short and yet, so profound. It reminded me of my time in Palm Beach, FL. I spent many years attending the Galas and Balls that were the "wannabe events" of the season. I attended as the "girlfriend" to a dear friend of mine who has since passed away. He was a wonderful man, doctor, friend, and all-around good person. He was also a very private man who chose to keep his romantic life to himself. Without going into it, lets just say he kept a good front in public and I was part of that. Anyway, I was given the chance to be a part of a world I normally would not have seen. It was fun to dress as Cinderella for a night and to see how the other side lived :-)!

I've often heard stories of lottery winners, and how their lives were torn apart by the money. It is a sad reality that the thing they thought would bring them the most happiness, turned out completely opposite. On those eventful nights in my ballgown, I would be surrounded by people who had more money than I could ever hope to have in a lifetime...maybe two lifetimes :-)! And, these were not lottery winners. Oh no. These were the heirs to great fortunes that spanned centuries in the making. Some were "Nouveau Riche", but they were the minority. So, these folks had been raised to live in splendor, without a financial care in the world. They had luxuries at their fingertips and more options than most of us could imagine. And yet...they were empty. And, it seemed that so many of them were working that much harder to gain more. Oh yes, there were those few that showed a deep satisfaction and gratitude, and even joy. However, there were so many that simply didn't. They would sit stone-faced and solemn. They would throw empty compliments about the other one's gown, jewelry, hair, etc. but it was all so empty. I would task myself with making these people smile and open up before night end. Often times I would coax a smile and even a hearty laugh, but not always. It is in those few hours at a dinner table, and on a dance floor, that my heart would hurt for some of these folks. I wondered how their lives would progress along after that night. I wondered what miseries they faced at home, and if they really had love within those 4 walls. There was always gossip too, that was so telling. You would hear about who was cheating on who, who had a drug problem, who was getting the next latest-greatest surgery to fix another flaw, who was going to pay big money for tax evasion, who had children that were causing them huge grief, etc. You get the picture.

Now, I am not saying that having money (lots of it) is a bad thing. Believe me...I would take it :-)! What I am saying instead, is that "the love of money" is the issue, and making it your "God" is the bigger issue. I would much rather be poor, and yet filled with joy, gratitude and love. I have met some of the poorest people in the world. I have visited their meager homes, many of which had dirt floors and flies buzzing around. But, they would offer me a bowl of rice and a place to sit and chat. Their children, though dirty and tattered, were smiling and running around happy. There was a peace and a joy in those meager places, and anyone could feel it. I am not even sure that some of these folks would accept money and all it comes with, if you offered it to them. They were used to their life and didn't feel a need to change it.

Lastly, in the line of work that I am in now, I am constantly reminded how precious life is. Being in healthcare, I am surrounded by death and dying. I have met so many people that are in those final days and wish they could do things differently if given the option. They would not have worked so hard to have more things, but instead, they would make the time to spend with those they loved. In the end, we can't take it with us...all of those things and the items we worked so hard for. But, we can take our memories. We can cherish those special days and moments along our path. In the end, isn't that what really matters?

Best At-Home Haircolor!!

So, believe it or not, I have been coloring my hair since I was in my mid-twenties. This was actually to cover gray, and not just because I wanted to change my hue! Guess it runs in my family. So, I have tried many at-home kits. Revlon Color Silk, Loreal Excellence, Loreal Preference, Clairol Nice & Easy, Garnier Nutrisse, etc. I have always tried to stay as close to my natural color as possible. I have also preferred an Ash base as I do not like red in my hair. Now that I am reaching a "golden age milestone" Agh!!!, My hair needs to be colored every 2-3 weeks. I can't imagine if I had to pay someone to do it. I would be in the poorhouse!

I have been very loyal to L'Oreal and found it to be one of the best products out there...until now. I just found the one for me, and hopefully it will stick around for a while as it is a new product. It is called "Age Beautiful". Now, I don't love the name, but, I do LOVE the product!! I was turned onto it by my local Sally Beauty Supply. It is specifically designed for aging hair and meant to leave it in beautiful condition. Well, of course I am a skeptic until I try things on my own. I am happy to say that I am a skeptic no more! I used the 4A formula which is Dark Ash Brown. I purchased the developer creme made by them as well. It mixes in equal parts which is 2 ounces each. I mixed them in a plastic color bowl, put on my gloves, grabbed my applicator brush and started. It mixed easily and was a great consistency. I parted my hair as I went and started with my roots, then finished with the ends. My hair is thick, and it is below my shoulders. I was pleased that it was enough to cover it all.

One week later and it looks so beautiful!! I am so pleased and my hair truly looks so healthy and shiny. I don't see any grays at the roots which often does happen within 1 week with the other color products I have used. It advertises that it is designed to "fight all 5 signs of aging". You can read more about it here. I will continue to see how it goes, but so far, it is far better than any others I have used!

On a similar note, I recently discovered Bigen Haircolor.

I wanted something that was ammonia and peroxide free for in between full colorings. This little dynamo has worked wonderfully for touching up the grays! It is a powder in a tiny bottle that is almost laughable. However, you don't need much, and it does a phenomenal job! I bought it at Sally Beauty, but I have seen it in Walmart too. It is in the Ethnic Hair section. Well, whatever section it's in, it is a great product. I often worry about long term effects of the things we put in our hair and on our bodies. At least I can feel a little better knowing that this is more gentle.

Try both of these for yourself. They are extremely affordable and very user-friendly!! Happy coloring!

Feb 28th-(Just completed week 3 and it is time to color once again. However, it has performed far better than my previous color choices and I am so pleased)!

Yes! You can wash a COACH Bag :-)

PINK Magazine, December 2013 Interview "What's in a Name"?

Kathy Deringer : What's in a Name Article about me and about women overcoming!

Design on a Dime!

Well, it is now less than 2 months until I move into my dream house! It's still a bit of a blur, and truly won't feel real until months after I am actually living in it I am sure! Right now, I am just counting the days, and organizing my move.

I have planned to take lots of pictures of each decorated room once I am settled in. It will be my gift to all of you who are inspired by my ability to stretch a dollar more than most :-)! I can actually say that I have nearly found everything I will need to complete my "Pottery Barn" look, but for thousands of dollars less! "How did I do it" you ask? Well, about 9 months ago, a friend turned me onto a group on Facebook called "My Own Repeats". She raved about the amazing deals on there, and persuaded me to join. Well, I sure did join and it made a huge difference! It is a closed group by invitation only and many cities have them, or something similar. It is like Craigslist, but much safer, items are priced much cheaper, and you avoid all of the spammers! The group that was built off that group is called "From My House to Yours" and that is where you can buy/sell anything related to your house (furniture, decor, appliances, housewares, linens, etc). You would be amazed at what you find! I have gotten a Pottery Barn Console Table for $85, a Pottery Barn style full bed with a mattress & boxspring for $75, a Pier 1 Couch that is to die for in brand new condition for $250, and the list goes on and on.

Besides buying items on these sites, I have sold literally thousands and thousands of dollars worth of my own things on there. You just post a pic, and sometimes within a few minutes someone comments "I will take it"! You both then arrange to meet at a good time and finalize things. I have sold so much that I even keep an Excel spreadsheet of my monthly earnings. I like to keep 2 columns on there to show what I have earned, as well as, what I have spent. If possible, I try only to spend what I have made, or even less. It's awesome!! Plus, it couldn't be easier. And, you would be amazed at the friends you will make and the people you will run into!

Since I LOVE Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, Ballard Design, etc., I do get their catalogs (not so I can spend money, but so that I can copy some of the great design looks that I see). Believe me, my house looks amazing with what I have done!!! I can't wait to move into my new house! Oh, and the reason I can even move into my dream house, is because of my ability to stretch a dollar! It has paid off big time!!

So, if you use Facebook, do yourself a favor and see if you can find one of these groups close to you. If not, you can just start one yourself. It's easy! I even started one just for the current residential community I live in. I've sold a ton on that one too. There is another called Varagesale.com that is also a mobile app and houses all kinds of fantastic deals. Look these up!

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for my "Design on a Dime" Lookbook that will be here in the near future!

Bye Bye Mini!! Hello Scion IQ!!

After 10 months of driving a money pit, I finally decided to trade it in. Yes, my Mini Cooper was super cute. But...cute just doesn't cut it when you are constantly worrying about what is going to break next!

My love affair with my Mini, soon turned ugly after replacing the strut mount towers. It had been making such a horrible noise and after taking it in to the local BMW dealership, I learned they were needing replacement. And of course, BMW couldn't do it. So, I would have to drive to Mini of Charleston, pay a ridiculous amount to have it fixed, and be without a car for however long it took. Oh, there were so many things, but the worst finally came down to the transmission needing to be replaced. Oh yes, you heard me! And, it was to the tune of $6000 or $7000! Well, my love affair (already having grown cold) was definitely done for! My Mini Money Pit had broken the last straw and it was time to end things, and for good!

Though I stood to lose thousands of dollars over this for trading it in, the peace of mind going forward was worth every cent to me. My previous car had been a Scion Xa. It was a slow burning love affair I developed for it. Looking back, I wish I would've just kept it, instead of being seduced by German engineering! Well, though I couldn't go back to "Hudson" (the name my son and me called him), I could start fresh with a new Scion love. I actually did look for another Scion Xa, but they only made them for a few years. They are not easy to find, and many had higher miles than what I truly wanted. I did my research, and visited a few dealerships. I also hadn't intended on buying a new car, as I have always been one to purchase used ones. Oh well!

Skip to my new Scion IQ :-)! Yes, I did purchase a 2013 model and I absolutely LOVE it! We have named it "Yoda" (my son's suggestion). Kind of looks like a "Yoda" actually. Short on length, but absolutely long on features and gas mileage! I am 5' 11 with long legs, and this little thing gives me plenty of head room, as well as, leg room! I had test driven the new Fiat, which is super cute too. However, I found the cabin to be tight. The Scion has lots of space in the front to maneuver, and since I work out of my car, that is a huge pre-requisite. It gets 37 mpg with regular gas, in both city and highway driving. That in itself is a reason to jump on in! No more having to use premium gas either. I just filled the gas tank yesterday and it cost me $22, and had taken me a little over 300 miles. Whoo Hoo! It can turn on a dime with an amazing turn radius, so you can get out of even the tightest spots easily. My view in all directions is phenomenal, unlike the Mini which needed a rear sensor to alert you of things you might hit (and believe me, you might hit a lot of things since there were several blind spots). I get a lifetime plan which includes free oil changes and regular maintenance, plus, I also get roadside assistance for anything. It also has a 3 year/36k warranty. This is a HUGE relief for me! There is a nice pull-out drawer under the passenger seat for your laptop or other goodies. The power windows go completely down with one touch (like my Mini), and I also have radio controls on my steering wheel (like the Mini also). My iPod plays beautifully through the USB port, and the Bluetooth push-button technology is fantastic! Love that I no longer have to fumble to answer my phone!! The owners manual comes with a well-stocked first aid kit and lots of useful information too. The back seats do come completely down and give you a bit of storage space. You can fit a couple of small children with seats up, but, it is a little tight. Still, I love it! Oh, and there are airbags all the way around this baby. So, those are just a few of the many things I love about "Yoda". Oh, and I must say, the light blue color is sharp.

I am on week 2 of owning this cutie. It does attract quite a bit of attention as people wonder if it is a "Smart Car". I tell them "No, not a Smart Car. It's more intelligent :-)".