May 2013
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DIY Gold-Leafed Succulent Pots
So doing this!
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The Weekend is on the Horizon
I had a mini breakdown on Tuesday at work. Overload, I assume. Traveling for work, a very busy weekend, and some emails that made me want to punch the screen added up to some crying at my desk and a phone call to my mother. No shame. I should have taken a mental health day, (we all need them every now and then) but instead I’m powering through the rest of the week and really looking forward...
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Latest Craving(s)
A fun summer bag from Gap …
and a pair of coloful sandals from J Crew.
If one is a splurge and the other a steal, do they cancel each other out? Also, 20% off at J Crew thanks to Pink Peonies - use code BLOOM. So very tempting.
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Strawberry Mimosas
why yes, sir, I’d love one ….
Ingredients
3-4 Strawberries
3 1/2 Oz. Champagne Or Sparkling Wine
3 1/2 Oz. Orange Juice
Directions
Mix orange juice and strawberries with a little shaved ice in a blender until smooth.
Pour into a chilled wine goblet and add cold champagne. Stir gently so as not to lose the bubbles.
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April 2013
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I Remember When ....
is apparently the title of the game we’ll be playing at one of my best friends upcoming bridal shower, according to the email I received from my friend’s mother. As if bridal showers aren’t already kind of the worst to begin with, lets throw in a game that will most likely embarrass my good friend, myself or both. Awesome idea.
I was told I need to come prepared with a statement...
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Great Finds
Below, two new make-up finds I’ve stumbled across lately that have totally changed my make-up routine.
This eyebrow tutorial from Pinterest easily shows in 11 steps that I’ve been filling in my eyebrows completely wrong for the past year or so. I don’t get all fancy with the under eyebrow highlighter and mostly stick to steps 1,2,3 and 6 but it’s a total game changer.
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Woo hoo!
Won $100 on a birthday scratch off from my aunt and now I’m looking for ways to spend it.
My hubs wants me to take him out to dinner.
I want new sandals :)
“I don’t want to be striving for bigger/better/higher/more every minute of every...”
– Kristin Van Ogtrop, managing editor of Real Simple magazine, in the May 2013 issue
I like this.
(via umcanyounot)
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The Perfect Summer Drink?
Beer Rita recipe from Damsel in Dior.
Texas Style “Beer Rita’s” – Use 1 can of Minute Maid Frozen Limeade {pour in pitcher}. Refill the empty can with Tequila {pour in pitcher}. Use 1 Corona Light Beer {pour in pitcher}. Slice up a few limes and squeeze. Stir and serve with ice and optional salted rim. Cheers!
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Co-Worker Conversations
in the elevator ….
Co-worker: Love the bangs. So fun and they look great. Wish I could do that. But curly hair sucks.
Me: Ugh, I wish I had curly hair. Curly hair looks stylish without trying. Straight hair just hangs off your head. And takes an eternity to curl.
Co-worker: Yeah, but it’s just not bang-able.
(cue the laughter)
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Yesterday, I Turned Thirty
And it was pretty amazing.
50+ degree weather and lots of sunshine.
Didn’t have to go to work.
Got some flowers from my mama.
And a new watch from my hubs.
What felt like a million birthday wishes.
And dinner and drinks at PF Changs.
On Easter, my family had a cake for me and sang happy birthday. When it came time to blow out the candles, I couldn’t think of a single thing to...
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Important Question of the Day
how do they get their hair to STAY like this?
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“One day, you’re 17 and you’re planning for someday. And then quietly, without...”
– John Green (via hardcore)
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Just a little thank you ...
Back in December, I’d reached a point at work where I no longer felt my job requirements were equivalent to my salary. I felt I had the experience and qualities to go elsewhere and get paid much more than I was making at my current job. Thing was, I really didn’t want to go anywhere else. I like my job, my boss, the flexibility with hours, traveling for meetings, the casual dress code...
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March 2013
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After this day ...
I’m thinking tonight would be a great night for a relaxing bath.
And a glass of wine.
Maybe a shot or two?
And a large piece of chocolate cake.
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Anniversary Dinner
My husband and I are coming up on our first anniversary and decided it would be such a fun idea to do an anniversary dinner with close friends and family at the resort that we got married.
My mother in law recently told my husband that she was surprised that we would not be spending our 1st anniversary alone (even though she jumped on the idea of a weekend at Grand Cascades) and at first I was...
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“You think relationships are difficult? Try friendships. Try courting someone in...”
– Laura Jayne Martin (via ink-taste)
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