It's Friday!

Yay! It's Friday! And even more importantly, it's George's birthday! Now he is the big 26! I am eleven days older, sometimes I will say that if we are arguing about where we want to go eat. 

Three things you should know:

1. I found this video floating around Pinterest and I can't stop watching it. I don't really know why, it's just a girl putting on make up, but the fact that every thing is so simple and fresh looking makes me happy. I love make up but finding the right product and the correct way to put it on has always been a challenge for me. This video has me itching to get to the mall and buy some Estee Lauder. Plus, I am glad it reminded about the cupcakes and cashmere blog. For some reason I haven't put it in the blogs I love column, so I forget about it sometimes. Going to do that right now!

2. I have made a deal with myself that I will buy one new piece of jewelry a week. AND KEEP IT. As I stated in my post about A.D.D. I lose everything. Everything. For years I begged and begged George to get me diamond studs for by birthday. I started asking when we were 15. Finally, a couple of years ago I got some. I know they are somewhere in this house.....just not sure exactly where. So needless to say, I don't have a lot of jewelry. Which is a shame, because a fun necklace can change up an outfit. 

So last week I bought this necklace from Anthro for only $20!

And just in case my husband sees this post and thinks I am going to bankrupt us on jewelry, I am talking about inexpensive things :) Im a deal hunter.

These guys are only $4.95 from Anthropologie. And I just bought them.

3. My medicine is working really well. I have noticed I crash around 3 pm everyday, but I haven't been able to tell if it's because I have went to bed really late, Lucy has been waking up coughing, and then both the kids have been waking up super early, or if it's the medicine making me feel that way. I got a good, uninterrupted sleep last night though so I'm hoping I won't feel so worn out this afternoon.

I hope everyone has a fun, relaxing weekend! 

Bag Love

I have two purses right now that I switch out depending on my mood. One is an Orange soft leather hobo style bag from Urban Outfitters, and the other is a dark blue messenger from Matt & Nat. I love them both but have been feeling the need to add a new bag in the rotation. Here are my favorites.

I really like this canvas back pack from Urban Outfitters. When I look at this though it reminds me of those little mini backpack purses with a zipper down the straps. They were super popular when I was in Elementary/middle school. My friend Candace and I would keep our gimp(remember that stuff?!) and beads in them to make key chains. So part of me wants to get this and keep a pack of beads in one of those pockets for old times sake ;)

Stripes again. I like that you can throw this across your body or just pick it up by its handles. From Mod Cloth. 

Obviously, I am on a stripe kick right now. Hot Streak Clutch from Anthropologie. I have been looking for a nice big roomy clutch that I could throw a diaper and small pack of wipes in along with all my other stuff. This one is out of my price range since it is $150. I will wait for it to go on sale and maybe snatch it up then.

I think my iPad would fit in this. Golden Plains Pouch from Anthropologie.

 

Fold Over Pouch from Etsy shop Scout and Catalogue. 

I love the feminine peach fabric with the leather. Awesome.

 

Have you been dreaming about a summer bag?

Weekend run-down

Santa Clause attacked George

 

 Ryder made an ice cream sundae at my moms. Hello 4th of July colors?

Lucy decided to run off all the Thanksgiving calories she just consumed.

We jumped on the trampoline. Some of us decided to wear both of our shoes, but Lucy has a shoe less left foot trend she had to keep up. Really, her left foot is way smaller and her shoe always falls off.

We looked high and low for the perfect Christmas tree

We found one!

Its crazy how fast Alabama weather changes. There I am, wearing short sleeves and a skirt with no tights, and now 2 days later I have frost bitten toes. 

Did yall have a great Thanksgiving weekend? Did you score any good deals? I DID! Check out that navy pencil skirt Im wearing.........$20 at Anthro, and I also got a red corduroy skirt with HUGE fun pockets for $15! Yay for deals!

Video fun

 Please tell me you all LOVE the "Crazy Target Lady" Commercials. I laugh so hard every time they come on.

This one's my favorite.

Also, I feel that if you love that crazy Target lady, then you will also love this SNL sketch

AND if you love that video, maybe you are a Kristin Wiig fan. If you are, then I know you love Bridesmaids.....and if you love Bridesmaids, then I know you love this scene.

 

Wow, this post got away from me haha! 

Who else is super pumped about all the sale at Anthropologie & Urban Outfitters being an EXTRA 50% off?!?

Have a great Thanksgiving weekend friends!

Branching Out

I have never really been a huge jewelry person. I like jewelry, but small understand things are what I am loving right now. I guess maybe when I was 17 I would rock humungo earrings with rings, bracelets, and a huge necklace all at the same time. Its hurting my eyes just thinking about it.

But, now that I am older (and sane) I have a much more toned down approach. The biggest NO NO ever to me is to wear a statement necklace AND Big earrings. Its either one or the other. Both looks CRAZY.

I love Rachel Barry from Glee's little necklaces.

I have this little heart necklace that I wear everyday. Its small and sweet, and goes with everything.

But recently I have been drawn to statement necklaces. They look great when worn with a Tshirt. Go here, here, and here to see some of my favs. 

Other things I am thinking of trying this fall/winter:

Denim shirt with jeans. I know, earlier in this blog life I swore off pants....BUT I have a feeling that when the cold air rolls around, tights wont always be my go-to option to keep my legs warm. Most of the time, yes, but I will still have some jeans ready to go :)

and 

*pic from here

scarves. I just have never really gotten in to them. Maybe I will find an awesome one to wear this winter.

What are you wanting to branch out and try this season? Anything new? 

Time for an upgrade

This morning when I was unloading the dishwasher I noticed a little trend. We have a LOT of these guys

When George and I first got married we had cute glasses and dinnerware from Pier1. Sadly, NONE of the glasses are still with us, and only 3 or 4 plates remain.

 

While I love the fact that we have a beautiful collection of Newk's cups, I think it would be nice to get some pretty glasses and plates again. I have been keeping my eye out for an old china cabinet and the thrift that I can paint up, but haven't had any luck recently. 

 

Look at these Anthro beauties I would like to fill a cabinet with.

 

Verdant Acres plates. $10-$16 

Kamala dessert plates. $12

Atom Art Bowls. $8

 

Fleur-Dy-Lys Tumbler. $8

 

Dandelion Greens Flatware. $24

Oh, one can dream. Maybe every time I go to the Summit I will buy one plate, or bowl. Then in five years or so I will have a complete set to fill the china cabinet I dont have. Ha!

Attention! :SALE:

Im sure you all got this email too, but in case you didnt, that little image above is from Anthro :)

Extra 25% off the sale? Oh, Date night will be happening @ The Summit tomorrow.

PLUS! I went to Urban Outfitters Monday night while George and Ryder were at Skate Church and all of their sale is an EXTRA 50% off! WHAT! I had Lucy with me so I wasn't able to thoroughly look through everything, but I did come away with a couple of $40 area rugs for $5! And a pair of dressy shorts for $5! I wore them with tights yesterday, perfect for fall.

In case you didnt know Im the master at finding sales. It really does seem like I always stumble into stores when they are having awesome deals like an extra 50% off.

Aside from my awesome purchases yesterday I have gotten Ryder and Lucy Gap jeans for $2 and $4, socks from the Gap for the kids for 50 cents a pair and Gap leggings in every color and pattern for $2 each. 

I guess you CAN get deals that good or better at the Thrift Store, but they are worn, or you have to DIG DIG DIG. Im not into digging. It stresses me out. My friend Devin can go into the thrift and find brand new GOOD stuff for cheapo, she is a thrift warrior. 

I feel like I have been buying new clothes a bunch lately, but when I can have an entire new outfit, including shoes, for under $30 then its ok right?!

Next on the list for the kids clothes, Ryder needs some new jeans. And some more Toms, his have holes in them. 

Have you bought anything awesome lately that was a super good deal?! Tell me!

Now, I am off to fold my MOUNTAIN of laundry and catch up on GLEE!

ps: who else is sad Sam is gone?