Ways to Say {THANK YOU}

I must have these cookie cutters!

Adorable crane and card.

2 great little books...

Because of You

Thank You

My always favorite Cupcake in Bloom. Good for an occasion!

Personalize M&M's to say whatever your heart desires!

If you have any other unique tokens of appreciation, please share them with me. Thank you! xo.

10 happy things

*Random Joys of Happiness*

1.
This quote: "happiness is having something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for"

2.
This video is adorable.

3.

Very CUTE idea for Valentines Day or any day really!

4.
My new bag. Just got it.. LOVE it.

5.
More PostSecrets. I cant stop. I'm really addicted.

6.

This hankie I love because it reminds me of my grandma for 2 reasons. 1) because we collect vintage hankies together and 2) she made me a quilt and wrote that exact phrase on it for me. xo.

7.

These shoes.

8.
I REALLY, REALLY want this little top...

9. Very cozy bed by House & Garden Magazine...

Hi, it's me. I haven't been around much lately BUT...

I'm kind of back... I missed it... that's for sure!

Since I haven't been around in awhile, I thought I would update the blog community with some current random facts about me.

I sent in my very first POSTSECRET! hehe. It's kind-a addicting. I want to keep sending them in now.

Has anyone seen, "It's Complicated" .. I loved it and can't wait to purchase it! I see a lot of movies and this one is my current favorite.

I'm almost............. 31 years old. Seriously.

Im going to be an aunt in June. It's a girly!













I have recently been given a blessings in disguise. Not easy when you have to get hurt in the process, but so worth it when the end result is {the truth}. Good friends are hard to find. I cherish the ones I have.

Please let me know if you're on facebook.. would love to add you as my friend!

I'm *finally* motivated to lose the weight that I've gained over the last few years.

I have {A LOT, A LOT} going on in my life right now, it's so complicated and so overwhelming, but I'm ready for some GOOD changes please.

I just bought this cute little necklace over at Etsy.

One of my favorite things.. the sharpie pen. I love all sharpies but this one is my new best friend! It's the only thing I'll write in my moleskine with too.

Has anyone seen the new show, "Life Unexpected" ... the pilot was just on and it's a super cute show! It's on Monday nights!

I want, want, want this bag by the way! Fingers crossed I can get it!

















Cheers to you!

Have you seen this?

I saw this on a blog somewhere and now I can't remember....
Please let me know if you know!

so very pleased to meet you

Dear 2010,

I am elated that you are here! I really couldn't wait to meet you. 2009 just wasn't that great. I don't want to dwell on yesterday but I don't know how much longer I could have taken. Your timing was good. Thank you! So far, this year has brought some {new} changes that were much needed! Thank you for that! I pray that this continues to happen as I ride this random, spontaneous, beautiful wind! Please send me off in a direction that will only help me be a better me! Please.

bittersweet

December 31st marks the anniversary of the day my husband proposed to me.. its such a bittersweet memory. New Years Eve has always been a difficult day for me so it's special that that is the day he chose to propose.. he turned my sad day into a happy day. Memories are nice when they are sweet... but sometimes the sweet ones turn sad, too. Anyway, to you: I hope you have a sweet and safe New Years! Cheers!

right and wrong

Yay, Christmas was here and now is gone. Now, just waiting for New Years Eve to get here and be gone. I know that sounds so negative. I hate how negative it is but the truth is, I am just soooooooooooo done with 2009. Done. Done. Done. Done. It's not even that I'm excited for 2010, I'm actually kind of scared of it. It's just that I'm literally living moment by moment at the moment and since I'm in 2009, I'm talking about 2009. I'm just at a place in my life where HUGE decisions have to be made. There is no other way around it and I fear these choices. I don't want to mess up. Life is so difficult. I want to do what is right, but I'm not sure what right is. I'm not sure what I want or what I'm supposed to want. Sometimes I think I want things that are wrong. My mind just won't stop going in circles. If only my thoughts wouldn't haunt me for 5 minutes!

random ponder

I really can't believe it's almost a new year. Time flies and it really hurts my heart. I don't want time to pass me by anymore, but how do I slow everything down? I look forward to 2010 in a way, only because 2009 was such a heart ache. I can't think of anything good that came out of it. Isn't that sad? I want to think of something, I'm trying but nothing comes to mind. It really seems to be just one thing after another that has crushed my spirit even more. Can it even be crushed anymore? I know things could always be worse. I sound so negative these days. I used to be pretty positive. Where did I go? I really don't know myself anymore. I hate that. I must say that I am very blessed in a lot of ways. I have many things to be thankful for, I really do. And, I do know this. I also know that my precious Lord doesn't give me more than I can handle, even though sometimes I wonder if I will explode into a nervous break down at any given moment. It hasn't happened yet, but I'm sure I've been very close. I just want things to change. I want them to sway in a direction that doesn't hurt so much. I'm tired of the pain. I'm tired of holding my own broken heart. I'm tired of growing older all alone. I'm tired of missing out on the little things that bring me so much joy. I'm tired of pushing the people I love far away. I'm just tired. I think 2010 will be a big year for me. I'm not sure if I'm even ready for it, but I know I don't have much of a choice. This is scary. Life. It's such a small word, but such a big thing. It's important. I was given this important, precious life. It was a gift for me. Me! What am I doing with this gift? How am I taking care of it? I'm not, sadly. These days, it seems I'm just hanging by a teeny tiny thread. One so tiny that you can't even really see it. I hate living my life this way. No one should. It's not fair to the one who gave it to us. I want to live. I don't want to just try and get through another day anymore. How do you really live? How do you do this when all the walls around you continue to crumble down. You would think that at some point there wouldn't be anything left to fall, but they just keep falling. My mind goes in circles, all day, all night. It's the same ol' thing day and night and night and day. It never stops. It's a vicious, scary cycle that I truly hate. How do I get out of this? I feel so trapped and stuck and far, far away. It seems that all the things I wanted and were given were never really there. What do I do with that? How do I proceed? Where do I go?

Just Remember...

Precious Jesus is the reason for the season!
God bless you. Have a very Merry Christmas! xo.

i want:

Just my personal *wish list*

Criminal Minds, Season 4

The Donna Reed Show, Season 2

The Donna Reed Show, Season 3

All seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm

Mika

Post Secret

received....iPod nano

MAC eyeshadows: Cranberry & Twinks

received....Moleskine

Don't want but need:
Laptop needs to be fixed and I need a new chord for it.
2 new tires for my car.

my baby

I can't believe it's been a year. It seems like just yesterday. I still miss him so much every single day! I lost my dear Carm to cancer exactly 1 year ago today. I don't think this pain of losing him will ever leave! I am glad that he isn't suffering anymore and I take comfort in knowing I will see him again some day, but there are no words to express how much I miss him!

Please click here to see some very adorable pictures of my little carm cakes!

Preston & Sadie visiting their big brother today...













My Carmen...

my mom didnt get the memo.

i love Him.

I had to go to someones house today.. I left my house thinking I had their key with me but once I got there I realized that I didn't. So, I got in my car and headed home confidently thinking I knew where I had the key. I got home and looked 3 times in the place the key should have been. It wasn't there.

Whenever I realize I lost something, I always go into a panic mode and start searching like crazy instead of just asking the Lord to help me find it. The reason I say this is because whenever I lose anything and I ask Jesus to help me find it, I ALWAYS find it but for some reason my first instinct is just to look, I forget to ask!

So, after looking where I thought it should have been and realizing I had no idea where this key is, I remembered.... " just pray!"

So I said this: "Dear Jesus, please help me find this key........ instantly. In Jesus name I pray. Amen."

As I was praying, I was about to stop the prayer after I said "key" but then I realized I need to find this key now, not in a couple hours so I added the word instantly real fast and BEFORE I even ended the prayer, I got this vision in my mind of exactly where the key was. I finished the prayer and ran to that spot and there it was... exactly where I saw it in my head. He told me "instantly" before I even could finish my prayer. I love when He does this!!!

I have another similar story here!

Bebo has always been my favorite!

for me...





Sometimes when I'm all alone
I don't know if I can
Take another breath
Some say home is where the heart is
Tell me where my home is
'Cause i'm scared to death

Falling from the rooftop
Crashing like a raindrop
Can you make my heart stop
Shaking like a leaf
Standing at the floodgate
Steady as an earthquake
Can you hear my heart break
Tearing at the seams

I am drifting in the deep end
Holding on to your hand
Is all that saves me now
Life can treat you like a beggar
You hold me together
But I don't know how
Some say home is where the heart is
And my heart is in your hands
You are all I need

Rising from the ashes
Lifting from the madness
Now you see my heart is
Deep enough to dream
Heal me from the deathblow
Lead and I will follow
Now you feel my heart glow
Mending at the seams

It's finally feeling like Autumn here in southern Caifornia and I love it!

thank you.

To everyone who took the time to comment and help me in the post below. Thank you with all of my heart! I haven't forgot about you and plan on getting back with each and everyone of you! I am currently dealing with some issues that are even worse than that one at the moment, so that one is on hold. Thank you again for your loving words and helpful hearts! xo.

i'm seeing red

Usually these blogs are so inspiring and pretty but not day, today I have to be real and let my current emotions just fly! The release may be good for me. Just letting it all out!

Dear Blog Readers {You)!

I’m begging you for help with a VERY personal matter! If you never come to my blog again or never post again that is okay…. but could you please at least post this one time. I’m coming to you today for REAL advice on a VERY sensitive issue that I have been dealing with all summer. An issue that I am dealing with every day at every moment and it’s been going on since the end of May. I am dealing with it right now.

As I’m writing to you, my blood is boiling. It is a very constant feeling. I am full of rage and resentment and anger because of a certain situation I was forced into. I hate that this is who I am right now, but because of this, I must warn you that the ugly side of me (not so proud of this side by the way) will be coming out in this post!

Like I said. I really, truly need your opinions/thoughts/suggestions/prayers with this matter. So, please continue reading and please post whatever comes to mind that you feel will help me!

My sister in law got pregnant by her abusive boyfriend last year. That is a story in itself. She is 24 years old but very immature for her age. She is a mess and no matter what anyone tells her, she always does the opposite of what she is supposed to do and then everyone has to pick up the pieces for her. She continues on this path because her family babies her. Her boyfriend kicked her out when their baby was 5 months old and my husband let her come stay with us. I was under the impression it would be for about 2 months! She moved in with us at the end of May. She is still with us. She doesn’t work. She has been collecting unemployment for a year now. She doesn’t have to pay rent and any money she gets, she blows, not saving a dime.

She is taking full advantage of living here and I literally feel like I am going to explode at any given moment. She is here 24/7. She never leaves our house. You would think if you’re going to force yourself in someone’s house and over stay your welcome, you would at least get out of the house during the day and let them have their personal space. She never leaves. She is either eating, sleeping or watching tv. She is very disrespectful with my things and has already ruined and broke many. She has taken over my house in all ways! I can't even tell you how many things she has done that just maks me cringe.

This is my house and I like things a certain way. I have been very nice to her, but I think too nice because she isn't getting the hint! I'm done being nice! It is only making everything worse!

I know I sound bitter. I am bitter!

I feel that she has over stayed her welcome. How long am I supposed to allow this? Trying to talk to my husband about this is like talking to a brick wall. He doesn’t give her any rules or boundaries. He just lets her do what she wants and so she does.

I have tried giving her hints that it’s time to start looking for a place and she doesn’t even acknowledge me. She does sometimes talk as though she’s going to look for a place to live or get a job, but it’s just talk.

My husband doesn’t prefer her here but he doesn’t want to be the big bad brother! Also, she looks up to him almost as if he was a God. It’s very weird. She depends on him a lot. She is very needy and can’t be alone so I think he is flattered by all of the attention!

I think it’s his place to talk to her BUT he won’t. So.. Do I? I was thinking about writing her a very real, honest letter! Something she needs to hear! She needs to get her life in order and stop intruding in ours!

I can’t live like this anymore! I’m going crazy. I know that this sounds harsh but I very upset and I don’t know how much longer I can take it!

Please help me!

dressing my home.

A good friend of mine asked me to describe my style of decorating at about the very same time my good friend Anthropologie sent me an email asking me the same thing! So, here goes...



















I honestly have trouble defining my sense of style. I often think about it and try to narrow it down to something but I just can't.

Decorating my home is a HUGE passion of mine. It has always been something very important to me....ever since I was very little.

This is something that I don't talk about very often but I don't have open range to do whatever I want with my home and this is a huge struggle for me. Although this sounds ridiculous, it saddens me very much!

My style in a few short words. Things that I like and make me happy.

I think of myself as eclectic with a strong emphasis on a cozy and welcoming feel. I like splashes of different styles.

My favorite magazine is Country Living and my favorite store is Anthropologie so those two have a very strong influence in the direction that I like to decorate. I get so much inspiration from them both!

I like pieces that have a story behind them and aren't so common. I like making things myself and working on home projects rather than buying something that you could find in any living room. I also pay VERY close attention to details.

I try to stay away from trendy, new prodcucts made to look old, putting something somewhere just so it's not empty.

I like different aspects of french country, garden, rustic, scandinavian but I wouldn't say just one or all define my style.

Your home says a lot about you, I think. I aim to have a pretty, refreshing, unique, cozy place. Where people feel welcome and have a lot to look at, especially things they may have never seen before or atleast not often.

I live in what I call a "cookie cutter" house so I try very hard to make it stick out (in a good way) from the rest of tract houses!

So, I'm curious...What would you say your style is? I would love to hear how you like to decorate!

just waving in the wind

I wanted to do something fun and get a flag to hang high on the hill in the back of our yard! I wanted something cute but more on the simple side. I didn't know where I would get one until I got an idea on Etsy!

After finding some cute banners HERE! I asked this super sweet girl if she would do a special order for me. She was open to anything! I asked for one huge pennant, instead of a bunch of small ones. She made me exactly what I wanted and did such a fantsatic job!

Our last name starts with an "H" so it worked out great that she could do the "H" on both sides of the flag.... free of charge! I want the flag to actually hang higher but this is where it stands for now.

It's really hard to tell in the pics but this flag is HUGE!!!

Please disregard all the dirt and ugliness... It is still in a makeover process! Once the hill is more complete and pretty, I'll show you an after pic!

{quilt of the week}

Todays {quilt of the week} is sooooo simple and pretty. I just adore the pale yellow on the back side. I almost didn't want to take a picture of it out of fear the flash would deteriorate the quilt even more.... I'm joking. But, really... this thing is falling apart big time!

I'M CRAZY FOR....

Click HERE to see the STRIPES that I painted in my house!

The BEST way to make YOUR dreams come TRUE is to wake up!

I have a list of things that I would LOVE to do and I try to add to it whenever I think about it. I think it's sooo true.. if you want to do them, you need to wake up and just do them. The time is now.

If you're reading this, what are some things on your list? I would love to hear them... I may want to copy some!

Here are a few of mine:

fashion shows during ny fashion week
new years in paris
swim with dolphins
have a baby
see the grand canyon
experience a human sized maze
toned body
learn italian
skinny dip
have and organize my own big party for every person that is special to me
take a calligraphy class
make a difference in a positive way
fly first class
post secret exhibit
body world exhibit
horseback riding on the beach
have my dream home and decorate the whole thing exactly how i want
experience the pyramids in egypt
have my portrait painted
have my journals made into a book

Please share yours!

*happy weekend*

{quilt of the week}

Todays {quilt of the week} was chosen for it's imperfections. Women would use whatever they had laying around (old dresses and shirts) .... the imperfections make these old quilts so perfect in my opinion!





















And, just because I love them soooo much, here are my babies... Sadie and Preston. Just hanging out!

Do You Cruise?

Have you ever been on a cruise? Where have you been? What cruise ships have you been on? What did you think? Do you love cruises or are they not really your thing? I would love all feedback I can get on the whole experience!

All my friends who have gone on cruises.. LOVE THEM! I personally haven't been on a cruise. I have never had any desire to go on one. I have this thing where I don't like the thought of being out in big bodies of water. lately, I have really been wanting to try one out and I think this may be the year.

I just want to hear everyones personal experiences... tell me your pros and cons please!

I only have one to share...

Show Us Your Life- School Pictures!

{quilt of the week}

*Special Surprise* for you today my dears! I thought I would show you a vintage baby quilt to mix it up!

This one is so sweet! I just adore the cute animals and colors! This is one that I look forward to displaying in my own babies room some day!

For more {quilts of the week} click HERE!

What would you do with a gun cabinet?

I found my next project! This was in someone's drive way for *FREE* so I snatched it up. It's not in the best shape but I think it has some potential. I'm going to see if I can get my husband to help put some shelves in it. I want to paint the outside and the inside two different colors {I think}. Please help, would love to know your thoughts! I'll post a poll on colors to the left.

*I know color has a lot to do with where I'm putting it, but at this point, I'm not sure where it's going yet!

for me

The Fray- Never say Never

Snow Patrol- Chasing Cars

For my 200th post please enjoy a few sweet words written by:
Regina Brett of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio


1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.

16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.

17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.

18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Overprepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

36. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.

38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

45. The best is yet to come.

46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

48. If you don't ask, you don't get.

49. Yield.

50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

Who me?

My Favorite Things chose *me* for friday favorites!

Come check it out real fast!

Molly, thank you! Very cute post!

$917.49

oh, j. crew. that is the total of everything that i want!

i always get an instant thrill when i open my mail box to find a *new* j. crew catalog, especially the fall issue. i love fall clothes! but after my instant high, i get an instant low. as soon as i open that first page, i get in a depressed mode. i know this sounds dramatic but it really does happen. there are so many things that i want but i cant afford.

my current j. crew wish list {well, some of it}...

{quilt of the week}

I just love this small patchwork... they are about the size of a quarter. It would be a perfect blanket for a picnic. Too old to use now but still has the vibrant colors to enjoy! My other quilts!

If you liked {500 Days of Summer}...

You'll probably like this:



I LOOVED the movie!

{quilt of the week}

Today's quilt is a crazy quilt and it's a favorite of mine. I must admit, I do have a lot of favorites though! It has soft pretty colors and it's a great size. It's just perfect when it comes to snuggling up with. It's thin but not super thin. I actually can't cozy up to this one too much since it's starting to frail in some parts. I can admire it though and I do!


















Link to my original {quilt of the week} post if you have any to share!

Just a sec or two.. that's all!

Please go HERE , HERE or HERE doesn't matter which one you choose! :o) Please vote for Carolyn at Team Boo! She's one fun, funny chick who should win... I think!

Please vote daily until 8/31.

Team Boo!

just because.... it's adorable!

my {next} home project!

I was inspired by this picture....

















Isn't it pretty!!!


I thought that maybe I could do this with some of my vintage hankies.













Ya.... they look a little messy. Sorry about that! I really adore my collection of hankies. So, I have some issues. How am I going to use them without hurting them? I don't want to cute them nor glue them! I was thinking I could pin them??? What do you think? I don't like the idea of putting small holes in them either though! Do you know of a strong tape that is used for fabric?


I have some hoops, just want to get a few more.... and I need to figure out what wall I want to display them on. After all is done and finished, I'll show you how it all comes out!

movie weekend!

saw this tonight!

















seeing this tomorrow!

















MORE MOVIES!

{quilt of the week}

One of my favorite things are quilts! Thanks to my lovely grandma, I have a nice little collection of vintage quilts going! She has a HUGE collection {which I often drool over} but she enjoys giving me one or two every now and then!
















This pink one shown is very old and was the first quilt my grandma ever gave to me. I loved it so much and I'm pretty sure I reminded her often. I was in a "butterfly" phase at the time and thought the quilt should be mine. It's very fragile... I was so happy when she decided to trust me with this oldie!

Quilts are so beautiful and cozy. I admire all the hard work and the love that is put in to them. I also love thinking about the history of my quilts... who used it, who made it, where has it been, where did it come from, what has it gone through!? Some are shredding to pieces and I know they've been around the block a few times.

I'm going to try and do something new and display some of my collections, starting with my quilts! I'll call it "Quilt of the Week" ... if you want to join in, please do and tell your friends to as well! I would love to see all your beautiful collections and hear any stories that you have about them!

I would love to know where you keep them, how you display them, where did get them? Whats their story! Why are they special to you?


Link your quilts here...

SOS

Okay, it's not that serious but I need urgent help!!!!

Here's the scoop:

I'm going to Vegas this weekend with 4 other girls. One just turned 26 yesterday and the other turns 30 a few days after we get back.

So, the other 3 of us wanted to do something a little special for them while we're there. Probably get their dinner but we all probally will give them a little gift individually as well and thats where I need YOUR help.

We are all new friends so we're not super close... just in the stages of getting to know each other.

I dont want anything over the top or expensive. Something just sweet, thoughtful and creative.... Something small and different, no what I mean?

One of my friends is going to give them a card with a Starbucks gift card inside but I just wanted something a little more special than that.

Would love to hear your thoughts! Would realllly appreciate it!!! Gift ideas and/or any ideas on how to make them feel more special why on our girls weekend in Vegas.

Like I said, we are leaving for Vegas in 3 days so I cant get anything online. Its something I have to go pick up and buy or put together myself.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. xo.

PLEASE give me your ideas.. i know you all have them!!!!

my purse story

it resembles a rooftop but my husband said a bird. men.

okay. so here is my purse story. in May i bought a purse that i thought i liked... but it turned out that i didnt really like it as much as i thought. so, by the time i got back home from a trip and wanted to return it i couldnt find the receipt anywhere! i kind of put it off... in hope that it would turn up but it never really did.

then online i found a new purse {at the same store} that i REALLY wanted and got the great idea, "i can just take my purse back and exchange for the new purse since i can't find the receipt"! brilliant! ...but when i called, they said my purse was now on sale for $40 when it was originally $88. i didn't want to do that when i knew i had the receipt some where! i looked everywhere for 3 days straight and couldnt find it.

just being curious... i acted as if i was going to buy the purse online so i could see how soon i would get it and what the whole total would be. well, after doing that, it showed that it was on back order for 2 months!!! i didnt like that idea at all because i wanted it now {of course}.

so, i called up the two stores in my area. one of them didnt have anymore but the other one said she had 2 left. i thought.. "i gotta find that receipt because i have to go get this purse now!!!"

after searching and searching and searching, i said a prayer and guess what? God is good. i literally found the receipt within 30 seconds!!!! and... just a side note: what is so interesting to me is: EVERY SINGLE TIME i lose something and i pray, I ALWAYS, ALWAYS find it... ALWAYS. but why didnt i pray sooner!!!! like 3 days sooner.

i grabbed that receipt and rushed {with a smile} to the store. i looked everywhere for my purse but couldnt find it. then i got the idea that maybe the girl looked up the wrong bag. i was hoping she found the right purse because what if i came all the way here for nothing. then, out of the corner of my eye, i saw the 2 purses that they had left laying on their counter. it was a happy moment.

the purse was a lot bigger in person that i thought so i didnt know if i was going to like it but i LOOOVE it!!!

the exchange didnt pay for the whole thing because my new purse was more but it payed a good chunk so it all worked out well.

so, here's my purse. love it or hate it. it's not something you would see every day which is why i like it. i don't like buying things that you see everywhere.

Blogging for BLISS!

Oh, hello there! Welcome to my little nook in this bloggy world!

Today is ArtsyMama’s Blogging For Bliss Blog Party to celebrate Tara Frey’s new book Blogging For Bliss!

Artsymama has asked us to share how our blogs came to be and what it means to us...

I love decorating and making my home feel comfy cozy and I accidently ran into a blog that caught my attention..... Warm Pie, Happy Home ! After looking through her blog for hours {and hours and hours} I was hooked! Ruthie inspired me in so many ways!

I started my blog not knowing what I was going to do with it {still don't really}. It's just a bunch of randomness... but it's my randomness and it's fun having this sweet escape!

There's so much creativity, beauty, love and support from all over the world! I have made some really great friends in here and I truly hope to keep making them!!! Genuine friends are hard to find!

Thank you for stopping by... please come back anytime!

God bless you! xo.

i HEART zooey and joe BIG TIME.

Loved this movie and the soundtrack and everything else about it! 500 days of Summer! Such a sweet, happy, sad movie!














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My wedding in Italy

It's Friday again... that means it's time to Show YOU My Life!

I'm from Ohio, he's from California. When trying to figure out where to have the wedding and how to get everyone from here to there or from there to here, we found a GREAT solution! We decided to get married in Italy. Alone. Just an intimate ceremony between us! It was amazing and beautiful! I wish I had more pictures to show you but this is all I have own my computer at the moment... enjoy!

05.07.05
Florence, Italy

We stayed at the beautiful Villa San Michele
Formerly a 15th-century Franciscan monastery, the Villa San Michele is surrounded by its own gardens and woodland on the Fiesole hills. The present aspect of the building, with its façade attributed to Michelangelo and the imposing lateral Loggia looking towards Florence, dates from the year 1600, when the monastery was enlarged and completely renovated at the expense of Giovanni di Bartolomeo Davanzati.

We had our own private garden off of our suite and we got married there!

MY current WISH list

bikini: ordered and on its way to me now....


















skirt:


















coat:


















sweaters:



































bag: got it today!! love, love, love it! 08.02.09

















boots:

{pretty} PLEASE go vote!

My very sweet friend is trying to get on the Ellen show and she needs your vote!
Please sign in on YouTube and give them 5 stars and a postive comment if you have some time! Thank you so much!! xo.

my little little white dress

Show Us Your Life... Today is all about showing off your wedding dress. Personally, this is not my {dream} dress. I wish I would have chosen something else, but it could have been MUCH worse!!!

Dog Poop!

How do you feel about people letting their dogs poop/pee in your yard?
Keep in mind that I'm talking about people that DO clean up the poop afterwards.

Honest opinions please. :o)