Birthday Girl!

Yep, its my birthday!!!! 24... it seems like time is flying by. Hopefully I have a great day here at work! My boss informed me that the McRibb is back... I may be a freak of nature, but I have never in my 24 years experienced the McRibb... she claims that I need to start of 24 by eating one.. so I think that is on my agenda!

Super excited.. my family is coming over tonight and bringing dinner! (woooo no cooking!) then we will probably watch a Christmas movie and just have some fun! so excited!
The holiday festivities are just firing up... shopping with mom, holiday baking... wrapping gifts.. hot cocoa, White Christmas... fun stuff!

Have a super day!!!!
xoxo

House Hunting

Long time no see! Well I will post pictures fairly soon of our trip, but for now let's talk houses. We found a house that we really like, and are in the process of getting paperwork for. I really don't want to jinx it, so I will keep quiet for now... That being said, I have already obsessively began searching for decorating inspiration and ideas for that pretty house...

Here are some of my picks!

Overstock (who knew this place was super fantabulous?!)

Amazon (obsessed):

We have dark leather furniture, and we are dark wood people I suppose... Pretty much everything is already updated and the paint is great for the most part, it even has a grasscloth wallpapered wall in the living room which I adore... these are just my pics for now! If you guys have any good design websites or cute inspiration photos, send them my way!!!!!

xoxo

Friday Flash Backs...

Sometimes I just like to reminisce, and so I was doing so this week when I cam across some pictures from high school and college... I just had to share. They are comical to say the least...Isn't it strange how time flies, and how much we change?

Could I have caked any more makeup on!?, My best girl friends in high school, Showchoir (Mt.Zion Swingsations '03-'07) in LA

pink hair, scenester pics, senior prom, look at my hubby...awww lol.. poor guy- he was nearly out of college going to my silly prom

I just have no idea, Did I ever crawl out of the stinkin' tanning bed?!, and my poor hubby haha, show choir! (the bigger the hair, the smaller the hips! )



Sorry for the stroll down memory lane, but they were too funny not to share!

Well I am off for a week on vacation... but I will be back!

xoxo

Stuffed

I am completely OCD when it comes to packing.. I make lists for my lists, and I pack a ton... seriously.. if it isn't bolted down, I want to put it in my suitcase. When you are travelling by plane you have size/weight restrictions, usually 50 lbs. This isn't my first rodeo cowgirls, so this time I am using space saver bags, yep, you heard me.. space savers.. go ahead laugh! But when you are packing puffy down coats, you will understand.




In addition, I found some great packing tips I thought I would share, since I know many people like to travel around during the holiday season.
This link to Real Simple has step by step: http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/travel/planning/pack-suitcase-00000000002225/index.html

However, here are my favorite tips from Martha Stewart... she knows everything!

OverlappingKeep delicate clothes from wrinkling by folding them around cushiony items like sweaters and knit shirts. Place the top half of a pair of pants in your suitcase, for example, smooth a sweater over that, and fold the pant legs up over the sweater. Never fold clothes more times than is necessary to fit them in a bag -- once across the middle should be enough for most sweaters and blouses.

RollingFill the corners of suitcases and duffels with clothes rolled into little sausages. This way you can distribute lots of items evenly throughout a small bag. This method saves the most space but is best for casual clothing -- blouses or blazers will rumple.

ToiletriesTo avoid leaks caused by pressure changes during air travel, fill travel-size plastic bottles partway, squeeze out excess air, and cap them, creating a vacuum. Then double-bag them, first in a cosmetics bag or large resealable plastic bag, then in a plastic shopping bag. Never pack toiletries in the same bag with clothes -- a single spill can cause great damage. Along with toiletries, your carry-on bag should hold your jewelry and other valuables; eyewear; a travel first-aid kit; travel documents; maps; and reading material.

ShoesTo protect shoes from scuffing and being crushed, stuff them with tissue or socks, and slip them into fabric show bags or plastic bags.

Do You Know?If you run out of space in your bag before you've packed everything, there's a way to get more in: Drop the bag on the floor a few times, then open it -- things will have settled, and you'll find extra room.

xoxo

I'm leaving on a jet plane...

A 9 day trip in the winter results in a lot of HEAVY items that need to be packed, especially when you are headed to Colorado. This is going to be a two part post. First what is going into these big bags, along with some of my favorite travel goodies.  Second, will be the how to go about packing the heavy boots, ski jackets, sweaters, and jeans. It should be fun so be sure to stay tuned for part two!

Cold Weather Gear:

From top Left: J.Crew Puffer Down Jacket, Sorel Trofino Boots, J.Crew Cashmere Hat, J.Crew cashmere snood, North Face Gloves

A Peak Inside My Suitcase:

From Top Left: J.Crew Factory Matchstick Denim, J.Crew Cords, Anthropologie fleece lined leggins, J.Crew tartan Plaid shirt, J.Crew Cambridge sweater, J.Crew Factory wool blend sweater, J.Crew Chambray, J.Crew Blouse, J.Crew Down Vest

My Favorite Travel Goodies:

From Top Left: L'Occitane shea handcream, Luna bar.. I get hungry, Extra Large cashmere wrap, Instyle -they are big and keep my busy, My Kindle - I'm a book worm, Murad Hydrating Mist

Xoxo

Fashion Forward

I haven't done one of these in awhile, but I have several fashion inspiration photos that I am kind of obsessing over. I know being Pinterest fanatics like we are, you have probably already seen most of these, but here they are again!





























I also think that I am a tad bit hooked on neutral colors.. like white, tan, gray, brown black.. (its not obvious or anything ;) ) Anyways.. I found these pictures that I want to save so I can base my decor around them:

Not too sure how big I plan on my house being, haha, but I fully intend on it looking like this!

Happy Tuesday.

xoxo

Busy Monday

I think we have all been over this, but Monday's seem to come a lot more quickly now that we're adults. I don't know how I feel about that! Do you ever have those Monday's that just seem to have work stockpiled and ready to launch at you? Well, I do and today is one of those Monday's.  So I don't really have anything spectacular to share, but I did manage to snap a few shots of the Thanksgiving decor I made  for my family Thanksgiving, and some of my holiday decor.. it is a work in progress!

The Banners are really super easy and fun to make! I also made a bronze word banner that said Gobble to go between the Dining Room and Kitchen. You can find some great tutorials here:http://www.mintlovesocialclub.com/

It is weak, but I still have some adjusting to do and more fun things to add... unfortunately with our trip coming up I jsut kind of had to throw everything up quickly to get the big stuff out of the way.

Have a good day!

xoxo