4/9/11

Favorite Things Friday + Saturday Shopping {5]

Today I'm linking up with Kim's  Favorite Things Friday and Gussy's  Saturday Shopping blogging meme's. I absolutely love finding new Etsy pretties and sharing them with you, so here we go!
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Warning: Lots of cuteness coming your way. Just sayin'.}

In honor of the Liquid Sunshine Blog Party AND the sweet sunshine that's gracing our little corner of the world for the past couple of days, FTF + SS is themed yellow. Take a look at all the pretties below!
Etsy
simpleheat
{12. Mustard Yellow Silk Dress}
{13. Sunshine Yellow Flower Ring}
{14. Ipad Case}
{15. Fabric Flag Bunting}
{16. Stacked Ring}

Are these things not the prettiest things you've seen?! I am in love with each and very one of the pretties, and I have to say that this is one of my favorite FTF + SS. EVAH!!

4/8/11

liquid sunshine {giveaway & blog party}

SA, didn't you do one of these blog parties just a little bit ago? Why another one?

Because it's been 80+ degrees for 2 days in a row.

Because the flowers are blooming.

Because I have a little color on my cheeks and a sunglasses tan.

And the obvious: Because the sun is shining bright!!

Olivia from HorseFeathers is hosting a blog party to celebrate the sun and springtime {no duh, SA}, with over $300 in prizes. Say what?!

Let's get started, shall we?


Favorite season, and why?
Any and every season except winter. Hate that yucky season. Spring, Summer and Fall have special places in my heart, and for various reasons, Spring is full of new life and signals the beginning of doing school outside in teh sunshine and the end of school in general! Win. Summer is awesome, period, for the typical reasons: Family, Friends, Food, and the pool. Time to do anything and everything you want to do is also one of my fave things of Summer. Fall is the beginning of school {I know; I just said the beginning of school was a favorite thing of mine.} and the colors are spectacular.
How would you describe your personal style? 
Honestly, I take anything and everything clothes wise I can get. My signature look would have to be jeans, Sperry's or Converse, my white tank top, and a t-shirt or sweater.
What's one weird thing you can do? (The stranger the better!)
I'm a weird person in general, but one weird thing I can do is when I'm tired, I don't stop. I keep going, cleaning, doing school, or just plain walking in order to stay awake.

Rain or shine?
Let the sunshine in, people!! Rain is okay, and a thunderstorm is even better, but nothing beats the good ol' sun!
Confession time... what's a flaw of yours?
I tend to dwell on the flaws of others instead of trying to help people. It's something I've noticed recently, and I'm trying to do better, but man, it's hard.
Favorite music?
I love a variety of music AND artists, but I'm big fans of contemporary Christian such as the music played on Big Fish 98.3. I also love Jason Mraz and Micheal Buble's music, as well as Glee type music {but not the show. yuck.}.
Have you ever made a decision you instantly regretted? What was it?
Oh yes, many of times. This one I picked was the infamous story of the Masked Mower Man. I have never, ever, EVAH lived that down, and I doubt I will. So yes, I regret that little mishap.
Who do you admire/look up to?
My mom, first of all. She is amazing and I love her too pieces. Along with the women in my family, I look up to all our friends at CBS {Elizabeth Wilfong, Miss Danielle, Miss Beth among others}
You've just won an unlimited lifetime supply of... what?
Dr. Pepper, sweet tea, fiction books, and unlimited time to spend with family and friends. Oh, and food. Basically summer that lasts forever.
If you were an animal, what would you be?
I know my dad will kill me, but I'd want to be a cat. They're lazy and alternate between sitting with their owners and in the sunshine. Oh yes, I'd want to be a cat.
If you knew you were going to die in a year, what would you do with your time?
Wow, tough question; something I've never really thought about. I would probably try and spend time and making memories with my loved ones.
You're now a gazillionaire... where do you go to spend your money?
A bookstore and Target! ;) Another question I don't really think about. 


Classical music: love it or hate it?
Gotta say I have to be in the right mood, but it is very calming to me.
Phobias?
I'm not a girly-girl, but I can't say I like bugs. At all. Snakes especially, and anything slick and velet-ish creeps me out. No idea what that phobia would be called...

Hop on a plane and go live somewhere for a year... where is it, and why?
Africa. That was a spur of the moment choice, but upon thinking about it, so many people in my life are connected to Africa, and I want to go and be a part of their thing with them {I'm looking at you, Miss Lorraine and Dad}.
Are you an extrovert or an introvert?
Depending on who I'm around, I'd say I'm more of an introvert. With people I know well, watch out: I'm bound to be loud and say embarrassing things. 
Would you/do you perform on stage?
A couple years ago, I would've answered with a firm "No, never ever ever!", but here lately, I've thought about it. So we'll see...


If you like what you see, go HERE to get the required questions and rules, then once you've written your party post, go HERE to enter and hopefully win!!

4/6/11

WIWW {6}

Today I'm linking up with Lindsey for WIWW {What I Wore Wednesday}. Initially, it was started to keep Lindsey accountable and wear things {real clothes! gasp!} other than yoga pants and sweatshirts. Now it's blossomed into over 150+ bloggers joining in and sharing fashion tips/tricks for other WIWW particpants. 
All the cool kids are doing it. GussyLisa LeonardKimMoriah, and Lindsey herself. I'm not one to buckle under the peer pressure, but I've jumped on the bandwagon. I think it's a great way to show you guys what I wear...without having to wear skirts for a week.


Remember the awesome outfits I told you I had up my sleeve in my last post? Well, the most awesome-est one was because of this little pretty...



{squeal! she called me her friend!!}





That's right; I won my 3rd giveaway!! I was {and still am} super excited about it. As you can see, I won a vintage necklace from No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane via Sandy blog's a while ago, and it came last Wednesday. Which was perfect because I was really hoping to show it off to all the ladies at CBS. ;)

Wanna see?





{Shirt: Old Navy}
{Jeans: Old Navy}
{Necklace: Rachel's Etsy shop}
{Shoes: Converse}

{Friday}
Only two pictures today. No school and spending time with family was the main goal I had...


{Shirt: Old Navy}
{Jeans: Old Navy}
{Scarf: Old Navy}
{Shoes: Converse}

{Tuesday}
Huge thanks to Emily for snapping these pics as we were literally running out the door to Bible Study. Good times. :)





{Tank Top: Target}
{Sweater: Target}
{Jeans: Old Navy}
{Shoes: Converse}

happy birthday mama!


{pics taken on New Year's Eve @ the waters house}

I seriously don't know where to start, and I'm not just saying that because the words aren't flowing, but it's because I really don't know how to express my love and admiration and respect I have for you, Mama. I wrote you one of the best cards I've ever written, and I think that's where all my creative juices went. :)

I value our relationship, and sitting here reflecting on this past year, it's dawned on me that we are so close. And I love it. The talks we have about anything and everything, the way you encourage me or say the words I really needed to hear at that exact moment...Ah, I love it. 

And I love you, Mama. 

P.S. I realize this post isn't the longest birthday post I've written; in fact, it might qualify as one of the shortest, but that doesn't mean ANYTHING. I love my mama so so so much. Less is more, right? :)



4/4/11

hello monday {8}

{hello monday}
 
{hello 6:30AM wake up call}
{hello packing breakfast and loading schoolbooks}
{hello SWEET sunshine and 80+ temps}
{hello white shorts and sky blue and white tee}
{hello quality time with the grandmother}
{hello morning subjects}
{hello trip to the plant store}
{hello more school}
{hello awesome dinner a la one of the greatest cooks EVAH aka the grandmother}
{hello car ride with the windows down and Chris August blaring}
{hello packing for Tues.}
{hello no new CHUCK, but hello DTWS}
{hello sweet bed} 
 
{hello monday}
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This post was inspired by the one and only Lisa Leonard. If you'd like to take part in this blogging meme, make sure to give credit where credit is due.