monday funday!

hellllooo dear lovies!

it is monday and we are back at those lovely little things we call JOBS....at least

those of us who do the nine to fiver thingy.

i am doing the 6:30, 7ish to like 8ish thingy. yikes.

yep. my fun part time second job has

started.

it is a seasonal job that i love.

and why you ask?

cuz.

just cuz.

lol. nope. seriously. i am a health and wellness nurse at one of our local hospitals.

i literally get to teach clients how to improve their lives.

and

i.

love.

 it.

i love that i am helping people lower their cholesterol, get skinny and improve their outlook on life.

and the best part about it????

i

get

PAID.

yep.

any whosiedoodles. what is going on with everyone?

are you ready for the funnest day of the year?

aka.

uh....you dont know???

yes.

please tell me you are thinking it....

uh, der....

BLACK FREAKIN FRIDAY!

hollar.

it is by far my fav day of the year. not even kidding.

we get up at the A$$ crack of dawn and find lots of fun things to buy.

our biggest deals last year, were 150.00 boots from JCPENNEY for

30 buckaroosies each.

yes. i bought 7 pairs.

no. i dont have a problem.

a couple were for me and the others for the princesses.

that's what i get for having girls.

so what are ya thankful for this holiday?

i am thankful that i have a job.

wait, i have TWO.

(very thankful)...

i am thankful that i have 3 amazing daughters who NEVER EVER cease to amazing me.

not only are they adorable, but they are kind and loving and fun.

AND beautiful.....

(proud mama, here)

i am thankful that my sister from Cali is here for the holiday AND will be back for christmas.

i am thankful for my sweet mama who always tries to feed me no matter what time of

the day or night i am over.....

and i am thankful for my lil fluffy nugget who is by far the best friend a girl

could EVER have.

that boy melts my heart.

he is a handful.

but he melts me.

here are a few little FREE printables i found on

pinterest

credit:

here

i want to wish you all a happy and yummy turkey day....

i also want to know

who will be joining me for the mad shopping craze on FRIDAY?

xo

my new bestie!

happy fall y'all.

there i go again with my sweet southern wishful accent!

i mean who doesnt love a girl with a cute little southern twang?!

i swore up and down i was going to keep up with my blogging, so my apologies.

(its apologies to myself, because i know that people are not waiting and waiting to read my posts!)

but anyway, i have been so busy with this little man

whom, i might add is going to get his little boy surgery tomorrow. i am freaking out.

not just like a little, but seriously i am anxious right now

thinking about taking him.

let me tell you this. if you have any stress in your life, feel like you need a bestie, feel

like your pretty much drowning in sadness....

GET A PUPPY!

not even lying. this little man, has brought me so much unconditional love and happiness

i can not even begin to tell you.

he is a living teddy bear.

and the best part:

he is so forgiving.

he doesnt lie.

he doesnt yell at me.

he doesnt scream because he is missing a sock.

he doesnt get mad at me because i left a peanut butter spoon in the sink.

he is outright the BEST thing that has happened to me in a very long time.

now, let me reiterate.

he is a LOT of work.

puppy classes, potty training, etc. but it is SO

worth every last darn second.

he has become my life and has kept my sanity.

thats all i have for you.

xoxo

t



happy weekend!

hi blog lovies!

happy friday happy weekend!

i wanted to just share something really quickly that i found extremely touching.

in remembrance of steve jobs,

we have been hearing all of his quotes, many that were given during different speeches.

i think many times we become engrossed with our lives that we

trudge along and bypass many things because we are too busy or we are in a hurry.

i have had a difficult past few weeks, but i think i am enlightened by things i come to find.

one of them was this quote/speech given

by steve jobs.

i hope all of you take something away from this, like i have......i have said it before, life is short. too short. make the best of it while you can!

No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don’t want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life’s change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away. Sorry to be so dramatic, but it is quite true.

Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary. – Stanford Commencement Speech, 2005

rest in peace, steve.

 

love you guys,

have a wonderfull weekend!

xoxo

wordless weds!

why, hello there!



believe in yourself and in your dreams!

xoxo

and

have a fantabulous hump day!

fun stuff!

happy tuesday friends!

we are one day closer to friday.

love that.

how is everyone's week starting?

yesterday started out not so great. my cable went out and i could not get it to work......

thus no news in the morning before work!

the news helps me plan

my outfits, my day, etc.

then i forget, something trivial happened and i was like, whooaah. is this really how the

day is going to go??? i quickly changed my WHOLE brain set

and redirected my thoughts into positive ones.

guess what?

it works!

the rest of my day was wonderful.

i ended it with dinner at princess # 2's golf club!

and then i watched the new show,

heart of dixie!

did any of you get a chance to see?

i LOVED it.

i have a special place in my heart for the south though, so that could have been

some of the reason...

just sayin.

rachel bilson is ADORABLE.

anyway, i wanted to share something that i received in my in box this morning.

i subscribe to joy's hope! 

if you are not familiar with her blog, run right over there. it is filled with

a LOT of goodies. but more importantly read her 'about me'.

this girl is just too cute and her story melted my heart.

well, once again, this sweetheart is promoting a

site that was made specifically to help a girl who

needs a heart AND double lung transplant.

it breaks my heart to hear of these situations, because so many times i

think we take life for granted.

please head over

HERE! 

you will find a wide variety of tutorials, printables and ad space available to help support this girl,

whose name is sharlie, btw.

many times we spend money on little things, so take a few mins and see

if there is something you could possibly use! there are adorable prints

for like 5.00 bucks. that's the price of one

starbucks latte.........

AND you are helping a girl in need!

blessings to each and everyone of you!

remember life is short and never take one moment for granted!

XO

stressful sunday

hey friends!

tis the end of the weekend AGAIN. argh.

dont they just go by way TOO quickly?

it's like it was friday at 4:00pm and i was running out of work....

and bam. it's sunday at 8:30pm.

i am sooo stressed out.

i have a 6 page paper due at 11:59 mountain time.

(uh, yeah, princess #1 and i had to google to see what time exactly that would be in EST.)

what did we all do before google???

no. really.

so here i sit.

pondering. listening to the fluff nugget chew a squeaky toy.....debating about

starting the paper. well, i HAVE started it. i just am stuck.

i know. this is coming from a girl who NEVER is short or at a loss for words.

ever.

sooooo anyway, i am stressed over my job. i am stressed over my school.

i am stressed over my life. (well, LOL. that's just standard around here!!)

what do you do to handle stress?

a massage?

a bubble bath?

maybe a relaxing run?

i honestly do not have time for ANY of those, but when i am done, or tomorrow....

whichever comes first, you can bet your sweet doopa. (yes, doopa)

i will be doing something way relaxing!!!

here's a few things that make me smile on this sunday....

(remember i used to do those way back when....7 smiles on sunday....when my

life was BORING and MUNDANE!

so here ya go sweeties~

enjoy and keep smiling.

this is sssseeerrriously the most decadent dessert. and easy.

i will post this soon. cuz. you. have. to. make. ASAP.

cinnamon, crescent rolls and sweet cream cheese. hollar.

well, i mean how uber suuuhhhweeettt are these little nuggets? i want to breed k dawg with a
chocolate lab. lol. that will never happen...but just sayin....



ohhhh emmm geeee. say adorable. just say it.



um. pumpkin pie milk shakes?!? like seriously. who the H comes up with this shiznit??



some day.....maybe.....if i am lucky......



who has read or seen the movie?? i want to. no time to read right now, but would love to watch!

and lastly, the final 7 smileys:



cheesecake pops. ohhh heaven. i love cheesecake...on a stick? heyyyyyy!!

have a wonderful start to your week friends,
love your stinky hearts!
xoxo
 

fashion friday!

whats your latest obsession with the new fall clothes?

i have to say i am still obsessed with boots.

i replenished all my boots last year

and i am so happy to say,

ALL

are

still

good

as

new!

(although, i have determined that this little monster, has a severe foot fetish!)

not even kidding.

he is a hoarder.

he steals my boots.

all of them.

but here nor there what's your favorite style?

here a few of mine:



a good pair of riding boots.....for what you ask???

well, when i gallop off into the sunset on my

HORSE....duh!

who doesnt need a pair of christian  loboutin's?

well, i NEED them....

i just can not afford them....

wedges....love me some wedges!

they are the most comfy....mine are black tho...

maybe i should look into this lovely color?

i just bought these in black....BUT....i bought a purse in this color....hhhmmm...

decisions...decisons....

so tell me....are you as obsessed with BOOTS as I?

i also just picked these up:

for when i take the fuzzy nugget out for potty breaks....

mine are black with lots of pretty polka dots!

what's your clothing/shoe/fashion obsessesion?

what's the one thing you just keep buying more of?

have a fabulous friday, lovies,

all the best,

xoxo

t

thirsty thursday!

so long gone are the days of hanging out on thirsty thursday!

i can now live vicariously thru my lil peanut

whom, i think may be

enjoying more of her share of thirsty thursdays, fridays AND

SATURDAYS!

yikes.

i love her honesty, but yikes. it scares me to think that my lil peanut is out there

in the world making life decisions...

lol...ok, maybe not life decisions....

but even if it's deciding to

eat or not eat pop tarts for dinner....

you see where i am going...

but that's what college kids do, right?!

so in honor of thirsty thursday i wanted to share a few healthy smoothie recipes!

enjoy!

red, white and blue fruit smoothie

Ingredients

1/2 large banana, cut into pieces and frozen
2 large fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced
1/4 cup blueberries
1/2 cup milk (i use skim....just sayin....)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons vanilla yogurt
2 ice cubes

Directions:

Place the banana pieces, strawberries, blueberries, milk, vanilla extract, yogurt, and ice cubes in a blender. Blend until smooth.

drink it up! sooo tasty!

 green smoothie! (aka. the green monster!)

Ingredients


1 banana, thickly sliced, frozen
2 cups chopped kale
1 tablespoon flax seed meal (optional)
1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
1/4 cup milk
1/3 cup orange juice (again, i use the lightened up version!)

Directions


Place the banana, kale, flax seed meal, and coconut oil into a blender, pour in the milk and orange juice. Cover, and puree until smooth; serve.

Enjoy!

and lastly for all you chocolate yuppy guppies.....

chocolate/banana smoothie...heaven...

ingredients

1 banana

1 tablespoon chocolate syrup

1 cup milk

1 cup crushed ice

directions

In a blender, combine banana, chocolate syrup, milk and crushed ice. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

source: allrecipes.com

happy thirsty thursday!

do y'all have a fav smoothie flavor?

xoxo



feng shui or dumb shui?

do any of you follow your horoscope or practice feng shui?

i read my horoscope daily and there are two sites that

i have followed for a while as far as

monthly scopes:

astrology zone! 

and

Bridgett Walther

i find it amazing how many times these monthly readings are so dead on.

fyi~my sept. horoscope basically sucked.

it said that i was going to have a horrible end of the month, and

honestly the first half has not been that good,

but for what its worth....it's all playful fun!

so on to feng shui....not exactly the same thing, but do any of you practice?

i found this really cool article and i would like to

incorporate some of these into my morning routine.

usually i am running out of the house like a

crazy woman, but if i allowed just a few extra minutes.....

Instead of just rolling out of bed when the alarm clock goes off and doing the same old thing, try switching up your routine by including some feng shui in your a.m. rituals. This Chinese art of placement has been around for thousands of years. People practice it to bring health, relationships and wealth into their worlds. What you do when you first wake up is essential and can empower you long after you’ve left the house. Five is the number of change in feng shui, so here are five easy steps to follow each morning to help you change the direction of your life

Step 1: The Sun has always represented the purest form of energy in feng shui. It is constant, bringing light and warmth to coax life into living things on Earth. When you first get up in the morning, face the rising Sun, close your eyes, let your arms hang loosely at your sides with the palms facing out, and breathe deeply and slowly nine times for long life.

As you inhale, state a personal affirmation such as, “I am strong. I am healthy. I am one with the universe.” The ninth breath should coincide with a thought of one personal goal for the day. It can be as simple as befriending a new coworker or finally finishing that book you’ve been reading. When you’re done, slowly drink a glass of warm water to begin cleansing your body from the inside out.

Step 2: Wear a color that supports what you want to achieve that day. In feng shui:

Black/blue = communication, career, individual creative pursuits

Turquoise/teal = self-development, academic achievement, knowledge

Green = new ventures and beginnings, individuality, independence, progress

Yellow/gold = partnership, motherhood, marriage

Gray/silver/white/metallics = attracting mentors and supportive people, organization, unity, social and family responsibility

Red = fame, celebrity, completion, harvest, rewards

Peach/pink = romance, love

Step 3: Arranging your cosmetics in a way similar to the order in which the feng shui elements give birth to each other (wood, fire, earth, metal, water, wood) brings ease to your morning beauty ritual, ensuring that you always look refreshed and feel balanced. On your dresser or vanity, line up from left to right: your brushes, lipsticks, foundation/powder, tweezers and nail clippers, eye shadow/liner and, finally, moisturizer.

Step 4: Feng shui and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are directly linked. TCM takes care of the inside of our bodies while feng shui manipulates our external environment. Following a daily routine and the rhythms of the seasons will align you with Earth’s energy. Eat breakfast daily and consume foods that are abundant during each season, especially fruits, vegetables, legumes, seeds, nuts and grains. This helps to regulate your body’s functions naturally and keeps you looking and feeling healthy.

Step 5: Remember that feng shui is all about energy — yours and your environment’s. While you prepare for your new day, enjoy your favorite music to uplift your spirit and attract positive energy to you. The Chinese also apply feng shui principles to the zones on your face, from hairline to chin — so even a small change like keeping your lips upturned in a smile can change your attitude and your destiny. So don’t forget to flash those pearly whites as you walk out the door and into the world!

so there ya have it!

are you ready to put a little feng shui in your life?

in addition to daily prayers

AND

asking god and the  universe for what i want

this

adds

a little pleasure to my life!

enjoy your day bloggies~
XOXO



credit:

pinterest!

happy dance monday!

hi all! 

happy monday! !

what's on the agenda in your world today?
do you ever wish you could not work?
i do.
or at least do something that is fun...all the time!
i am still working on that.
do you ever have so many ideas, projects, lists
that
it
seems
almost
impossible to get it all
DONE??
i do.

boo. whoooo.
(insert fake crying...or maybe real tears).......
i have to get back into list making and time organization skills. i feel that my days run
together with no time for anything.
with me going back to school, it's a constant struggle to accomplish it all.

what do you use to stay organize?
i just bought a new planner.
i love new pens, notebooks, paper, etc.
i can not ever NOT walk down "those" aisles when i visit target, walmart or anything inbetween.
not even kidding.

so please share ways that keep you organized. i would love to hear....

i found this on pinterest!!



i love it.
it's clear. concise. my kind of listee!

and here are some free printables from
bhg aka. better homes and gardens!

have a great day/night dolls,
xoxo

back into IT! and a fall recipe too!

why helloooo there blends! (remember, blog+friends)....

it

has

been

WAY

too

long!

because my life often becomes busy or sad or crazy or for some other reason,

i

tend

to

pull

away from my blog.

there is not any good reason.

but

i miss

it.

i

MISS

YOU!

i want to get back into my blogging.

let me fill you in on what is going on in my life:

princess # 1 passed her state boards and is now a FULL TIME, ICU, registered nurse!

yep. i know. (i dont feel old enough to have OLD children!) what the hey?!

princess # 2 is working as a FULL TIME event planner. yayyy! i dont think she is loving

her job quite like she thought. i just think she needs to find a more specific

event planning facility.....it's ok...this looks great on a resume!

AND

princess #3, the baby, left for college. fashion design major.

ahhhhh. empty nest syndrome has set in....

so to help with all this,

look what i got....

meet:

KOLBY. yes, like cheese.

aka. K-dawg. K-snizzle. K-doodle. Pissy Pants!

he is such a sweetie pies and melts my heart.

i feel like we have a toddler again.

there is never a dull moment.

EVER.

and then I decided to go back to school....working on my masters degree. oye.

i feel mentally challenged. a lot.

i started back at my part time wellness/coaching RN job so that is keeping me busy....

and i really, really, really am working on getting my

etsy shop up and running.

what have you all been up to?

fall is quickly approaching and i am loving apple, cinnamon and pumpking scents....

here is a yummy recipe for you! i guarantee you will LOVE it.

Pumpkin Bars

Ingredients

4 eggs
1 2/3 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar 

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir into the pumpkin mixture until thoroughly combined.

Spread the batter evenly into an ungreased 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven. Cool before frosting.

To make the frosting, cream together the cream cheese and butter. Stir in vanilla. Add confectioners' sugar a little at a time, beating until mixture is smooth. Spread evenly on top of the cooled bars. Cut into squares.

warning: these bad boys are ridiculously addicting. not even kidding.

do NOT say i did not forewarn!

big hugs and kisses,

t

frosting for a cause!

hi all!

yes, it's been a while.

i have had a lot going on and i have taken

some time

for

my family and i.

hopefully

things

will finally be calm

some day

again....

but for now, please head over

and

see

me

HERE!!

i am guest posting at frosting for the cause.

i made my donation to the susan g. komen

fundraiser 3 day, as well as baking

cupcakes for our local hospice

center!!!

it is a wonderful opportunity to share

your story of how cancer has

affected you, as well as share

your love of baking, while helping

out those affected by cancer at the same

time.

have a safe, happy 4th of july.

i will be back around soon...

xoxo

princess # 2

for realz diamonds. 

i am so stinkin tired of rain, wet and cold.

i am THAT girl who will wear flip flops as long as it is 

over

45'

true story....

but....

i am still wearing boots. 

yes.

winter boots.

what the hay?!?

anyway, 

princess # 2 had her fabulous day today! 

and thankfully, it was sunny for 

graduation. 

bless her stinkin heart!

pinterest.com

she was a cutie patootie, (will post pics later)

and i have to say the tears were flowing before i even got there.

i still am in shock.....it seems like yesterday she was a 3 yr old

flipping her long hair, 

staring in the mirror,

outrightedly, (is that a word) admitting 

to herself, (and anyone listening)....

"i am sooooo cute"....(with a little hair flip as well!)

at that point i realized, i needed to stop ASAP telling the kid how flipping adorable she was.

you've come a long way tiffany lynne....

and i, could not be more proud 

of 

your

accomplishments.

you 

will 

go 

far 

in life.

and who knows....maybe it really did have something to do with your mama

telling you every 5 minutes 

how 

freaking 

CUTE

 you

WERE!

pinterest.com

have a great night bloggies,

love. you. bye.

xoxo

wonderful weds.

oh, why hello there!

happy hump day!

i don't have a lot to say....

happy may to you!

this, my lovies is a VERY busy month for me!

are you ready?

can you stand the suspense?!?

ok....

deep breath....

my.

three.

adorable.

loving.

beautiful.

princess'......

are

ALL

graduating.

yep.

all stinkin 3 of them...

(insert sad face and a few tears)

background:

May 20, 2011

princess # 1. will graduate from college with a bachelor's degree in registered nursing.

(awww, she's going to be a nursie girl like her mama!)

May 7, 2011

princess # 2. will graduate from college with a degree in business and marketing.

(she's going to do what i really want / wanted to do!)

May 28, 2011

princess # 3. will graduate from high school. yep. my little peanut butter cup is all done with school.

holy heck.

she will be going off to college in the fall to pursue a degree in fashion design.

i cant believe it. i seriously get tears and choked up everytime i think about it.

soooo that, my loves is what is going on in my life......

what cha all got planned for mother's day?

xoxo

love. you. bye.

and its monday, again

rain rain go AWAY! 

seriously.

dear mrs. spring. i realize with a strong passion

that the 

grass, the trees, the tulips and all the other flowers need

mucho H2o to fluorish. 

HOWEVER,

we havent been dry since, um, i don't know like NOVEMBER?

it has either snowed every day or rained.

OYE VAY. 

we did have a 77  degree sunny day on saturday, which was a blessing, seeing 

how i was sitting outside at a track meet all. day. long.

(not complaining in the least)

it's princess # 3's senior year. yeoww! sad. sad. sad.

i even scored a wee bit of sun on this nose. 

(i have sworn off tanning, well, fake tanning, and let me tell you:

I FREAKING MISS IT.

tanning beds are 15 mins of pure warmth and bliss. 

i mean who cares if it causes undue wrinkles and skin cancer, right?!?

well, apparently, my health conscience did get the best of me, because i quit. 

the fake tanning anyway. 

not saying i won't lay out by the pool til i am roasted like vegetables.....

just sayin i quit the 'bad' kind of tanning.

k. enough malarky.

HAPPY EASTER all.

a 

day

late.

xoxo

i will post the amazing pics of some cute little snuggle bunnies but 

they are on a camera none other then my own. go figure. 

patience is of the virtue, right?!? i promise they will come.

kk, onto more funnnnn STUFF!

lookie lookie what i found:

i follow the TomKat Studio

and she featured this adorable etsy artist. oh my heaven to betsy. etsy. i rhyme. lol. 

yes. i am a dork like that.

so flipping cute!

did you really think i could let a post go by, without mentioning something about my fav lil treat?!?

der. de. der.

the answer is: um, NO!

these were tomkat's favs...and i could not agree more!

head over here! 

 to see carrie's work. ahhhhmazing my dearies!

k, i am off to eat my 4 point pizza. broiled zucchini, yellow squash, garlic and red onion.

tummy hungry.

have a fantabulous day/night (depending on when u r reading this!)

love. you. bye.

xo

p.s. 

i am skipping for joy! i lost 8 lbs! HOLLAR! this chick is getting skinny!

monday,funday!

hello lovies!

i am trying to be excited about jumping back into the work week.

i typically ALWAYS have the monday morn blues.

but i am trying to view life differently and

appreciate

every

little

thing

that

is

brought

my way.

weekend was uneventful. i sat at princess # 3's high school invitational track meet on friday night.

brrrr.

it was flipping freezing.

this poor lil gal is having relationship issues and has been a basketful of tears lately.

when you are young and in love.

(or old like, me)

you know what it feels like to have your heart ripped out.

poor lil babe. my heart hurts for her.

saturday:

went up to college to visit princess # 2.

here's a recap of our visit.

took g'ma along for the ride. she loves hanging out with us.

first of all, i should say while parading thru the mall, we came

across these:

yep. utterly HUGE, ridiculously ENORMOUS,

easter bonnets!

yikes.

or i guess, kentucky derby worthy bonnets?

your call.

of course we had to have a fashion show right there in the middle

of the aisle. 

 even my sweet 72 yr old mom....isnt she adorable?!?

like, people really wear these???

lol.

actually, i have to admit....there were a couple that i loved.

i guess, i can tend to be a little extreme in the fashion sense tho....

we made a stop at a place called the cookie jar...

imagine:

hottttt, warm, fresh baked cookies, made to order.

full

of

deliciousness.

here's my two models while we waited for the baking!

my lil mini me! lurrvvee that kid!

ok, one last note, if you are feeling crazy and want to vote

for my blog, head over

here:

 k, have a splendid day!

love

you

tons.

bye.

xoxo



why, hello there

why hello there, blends!

i am so happy today is friday.

i don't like wishing my life away, but i truly love my weekends.

i guess everyone does, right?!?

yesterday a friend at work gave me this to look at:

have you ever read?!?

it actually had some really cool things to check out.

i belong to

maghound

which is a magazine subscription service that 'manages' your monthly mags.

i am addicted to magazines. i am like a magazine hoarder.

i ALWAYS, and i reiterate, ALWAYS,

get suckered into buying yet another magazine at the checkout line.

SUCKER.

but, i find that a lot of times, i don't have time to get into a full blown book,  but a magazine

will allow me to

'surf' along at my own pace.

the cool thing about maghound is that you can switch it up.

just say you ordered a mag you didn't like....

well, next month you can get something TOTALLY different. way cool, huh?

anyway, through my friend's magazine, i found this cool website

and i started dreaming about summer.

mydeco.com

ahhhh....only about a month longer of rain and cold and

"hopefully" we will be on our way

to 90' scorching HOTTTTT sunshiney days!

but lookie at all this fun stuff......

credit: pinterest

credit: pinterest

credit: pinterest

credit: pinterest

credit: pinterest

i love playing outside in my little flower gardens....how bout you?

do you like getting your fingers in the dirt?

have a happy weekend, lovies!

xoxo

p.s. linkin up with

for what i'm lovin!

hump day happenins

hoppy hump day.

hoppy in regards to the upcoming easter holiday!

do you celebrate easter?

i thought i would share some

fun

tutorials

i

recently

stumbled across.

pottery barn knock offs.

ok, not just for easter but they are awfully springy like!

credit: D and G Stories

or this lovely FREE spring printable! me love some free art work!


credit: landee see, landee do!

lurve these. so fresh and fun. AND
i
can't kill them! :o)


credit: running with glitter

ohhh eeeemmmm geeeee. i love love love pom poms.
i always have. my mama taught me how
to make yarn ones when i was a wee one.

but these are gorgeous. ideas are endless....wedding shower. baby shower. birthday.
get the point?


credit: lolly jane boutique

and last but not least a yummy lil sweet treat for you my loves,


credit: making memories

so there ya go. a few fun little projects for your spring filled days.

anyone going to attempt these adorable projects?

ok. let me know. love you. bye.
xoxo

 

tuesday tales!

HeLLo BloGWorld!

it is fabulous tuesday!
ok, so really tuesdays are not actually fabulous, but it sounds good, right?!?

 it is rainy and a lil chilly here.
we went from 82 degrees, windows wide open, birds chirping,
to 42 degrees, cold and windy.

welcome to the midwest woes.

at least it's not snowing right?!?
yet........

lol.
here nor there.
weekend was uneventful.
quick run down.
my WW meeting. i fell off the wagon. so i jumped back on saturday.
at
7:30. AM. yikes. who in there right mind schedules a date with weight watchers at
7:30 on a saturday morning.
hello. me.

i love the spunk of my 'leader' ....i have tried other meetings and i just love her. she is cute.
a little dorky.
but energizing.
in a bunny sort of way.

then i hung out
here!

if you are ever in the cleveland area.....you MUST try one of michael symon's yummy burgers.



(way to kick start my weightwatchers, eh?!?)

then headed over

here!

for lots  more fun........

like this:

don't you just love that color BLUE?!?

shower curtains w/lots o ruffles!

the 'happiness project'....i want to read this! i actually saw it at target

the other day....

but since i am an amazon kind of girl, i will go in search of it there....

for a WHOLE lot cheaper!

love all the vintage glassware and bowls. i am a sucker for bowls.

yeah. i am nerdy like that.

whooooo do you love?!?

how cute is HE?!?

what did you do over the weekend?

do you shop @ anthropologie?

in reality, i am WAY to cheap to pay their prices. i would much rather

find real vintage goods at a thrift store

or look alikes @ homegoods aka. TJMAXX or MARSHALLS!

just sayin....

you can have all this fun stuff without paying those ridiculous prices!

oh one last note....for all the april showers...how bout these cutie patooties??

find the tutorial

here!!

enjoy your wonderful day, lovies!

xoxo

t