Bassett Upholstered Recliner

I have this exact chair sold directly through Bassett Furniture's site for over $1,800. This is a recliner I have that is like new. It had a chunk torn out on the arm. I will be selling this chair as a custom piece and can be done in your choice of fabric for only $999. Leather a little extra. Being an interior designer, I have a team of professional upholsterers in business for 35 years plus to do this work.

We are also able to customize the piece for a person's weight size if necessary. Extra supports and a high density foam cushion for extra support can be added.

For more information, contact me: donnna_r_madden@yahoo.com or 281-222-3423.

This offer is available until March 21, then will be covered in my choice of fabric and price reduced at that point. Make offers for then if you choose.

Save the Date....It's A Girl!

April 9, 2011

For: Aaron Madden & Samantha Jackson

Time: 11:00 a.m.

10023 Rustic Gate, LaPorte, Tx. 77571

Home of Gary & Donna Madden

281-222-3423 or RSVP @ donna_r_madden@yahoo.com

Registered at Babies R Us & Target

It's A Girl!

Extreme Budget Mini Makeover

Recently, my son and his my future daughter in law moved into thier first apartment. Saving for thier wedding and soon to arrive, baby Abbey, the budget left no room for decorating. I offered to do a mini makeover stretching the dollar to the limit. If you think you are too strapped financially to decorate, think again. We hope you will be inspired with some ideas we used to make an apartment a home. Enjoy....

The old lamp got a fresh coat of paint and the lamp shade was covered with fabric to go with our decor scheme. We used the Van Googh print as our color inspiration .

The old chairs were sanded, painted and cushions recovered with fresh fabric.

We went through Aaron's books, stored in our garage, and found some that matched our color scheme, taking off the dust covers.

The two pedestal vases, garage sale finds, became candle holders, first filled with dried black beans and votives resting on the beans.

The Van Gogh print was one I had from my school classroom decor and we purchased a poster print frame and glass at Michael's.

We replaced the dining room table that was not a good scale for the space with an Ikea table still at home that was Aaron's already.

Scented candles, the fireplace lit, chocolate covered strawberries, Samantha's favorite, crackers and jelly, and drinks made a warm welcome when Aaron and Sam arrived home last night for thier mini room makeover.

When in temporary spaces, don't put your life on hold just because you can not afford to do what you want at the time. Make the best of what you have. This apartment went from just a place to live to now, a place called "home".

Hannah Gets Her Permit

This was Hannah's exciting day to get to go after school and take her test for her permit. She passed with a B score. This is a pic of her first "legal" drive once getting her permit. We stopped on our way home to let her get her first time behind the wheel driving with her permit.

I must say, Hannah is a very good driver and is learning more and more with experience.

Love this girl!

Christmas 2010

What a blessed year this Christmas! No, it was not because I received a new IPad or was able to give to others as never before. It was because we possess what matters most in life: peace and contentment. We have been in the worst situations of our lives in the past few years yet we have felt like a bird in the cleft of the rock during the storm. Having a life built on the rock, my God, I am able to have joy and happiness in spite of adversaries.

No matter what, there is always so much more to be thankful for. I look forward to 2011 because I truly believe that it will be the year of some life long prayers to come to fruition for us. I want wisdom to make right choices in my life. Had this always been on the top of my prayer list, I think I would have not had to make as many detours in life getting to my life's purpose.

Here you can view the pics I took during this Christmas season. I hope you take a moment to enjoy.

Neighbors Christmas Get Together

Warm Chirstmas Wishes to our Neighbors...
Please join us Sunday, December 19, early evening from 4:30 - 5:30 or so.

Just an informal gathering of a few neighbors for some apple cider, flavored iced tea and a few snacks. Love to have you. Even if you have other plans that night, please stop by for a few minutes and get to know each other a little better.

"Nothing warms the home like friends and family and rich fellowship."

Donna Madden

Have a Wonderful Christmas Season. Give the gift of love
to someone special you love and to someone you do not know.

10023 Rustic Gate Road
LaPorte, Texas 77571 281-222-3423

Open House

We had a wonderful day with friends, family and neighbors joining us for our Open House. God has truly blessed us with our beautiful home. Above, neighbors, Rigoberto & Laura & family.

Left, Master bedroom mantle

Right, Master bath

Kitchen Dining Room Area

Gary and me

View of kitchen

Hannah's Room

Our neighbor, Morgan

Right, End of living room, my office area

Right, Mike and Monica

Left, Laurie, Felicia and Isaiah

Left, our son, Aaron & fiancée, Samantha

Right, neighbors, Daniel & son D.J., other family members, not pictured

Right, Friend, Margaret

Not pictured, Shelley Piatt & Kaylie Hart & my daughter, Hannah

They were here briefly before going to a birthday celebration for Kaylie.