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What I wore + Lauren Conrad Feature!

11.08.2013

Pink skinny's: American Eagle, Shirt: TJ Maxx, Booties: Target, necklace: jessicaNdesigns.

I will be real honest here: I rarely get dressed out of my sweats. Why? I work from home. Enough said right? It is actually sad how many days consist of the same sweats & a messy bun. I keep vowing that I will actually get dressed and fix my hair more if for nothing else than to feel better about myself and possibly remind the hubby why he used to think I was hot! ;)

Skinny Jeans: Jessica Simpson, Tribal Sweater: Forever 21

But when Erin of Living in Yellow started her IG series #liylookoftheday it gave me the extra shove I needed to start getting dressed! Do I get all dolled up every day? No. But it's a huge improvement from before! And I am having so much fun linking up on Instagram! Plus, I feel 100% better about my self. It is amazing what putting on something other than sweats, fixing your hair & adding a little make up can do for you!

In case you missed my extreme excitement (that word doesn't really cut it) on Instagram last week, Lauren Conrad (my girl crush since Laguna Beach) featured the spoon I made for her on her Instagram AND her blog!

It was seriously such an amazing thing. I can't express how humbled, blessed & grateful I am. So thank you Lauren. And thank you to all of you...you make my dreams come to life on the daily!

Happy Weekend Friends!

Life Lately: According to my iPad.

5.17.2013

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I can't believe it is the middle of May! So much is going on right now! I launched a new line of stacking rings, school is wrapping up, my daughter is turning 7 this month, we are planning a couple weekend trips, we are throwing a 10 year anniversary bash (I can't believe we have been married almost 10 years!) & I am working on some new jewelry pieces. Whew! Lots to do!

At busy times in life like these I am reminded of how fast life goes by. That soon my babies will be big, soon there will be no more snuggles on the couch, no more binkies, no more sweet little baby feet running down the hallway. And it makes me sad. I am constantly reminded and inspired by Casey to soak it all in.

Life changes. Life goes on. It is sad & it is happy.

But I have been reminding myself lately when my life gets hard, when my life gets stressful, when I am overwhelmed and want to scream and run away, that this is my life & it is flying by. I need to stop and live in the moment. Stop and enjoy my life & my babies. Stop and actually LIVE my life.

My heart is so full right now. I want to remember this time in my life forever. I want to lock these feelings in my heart forever. I want to hold my babies tight and never let go...

Linking up at Life Rearranged & The Wiegands.

Life Lately: InstaFriday.

3.22.2013

Oh how I love Target! Can we please get one closer to where I live?! 50 minutes is a little too far to get my needed Target fixes...This dress & these shoes are so cute!!

I don't know why my iPad takes such crappy pics...but I am loving me little nook of happiness!

Having fun making 'verse of the day' art for my instagram feed!

I recently turned old shutters into a headboard & created a happy display in our bedroom!

I LOVED playing dress up for Oh Sweet Joy's styling contest! This may be a favorite spring outfit!

A daily reminder I need!

Got myself a cute polka dot mug for $1.49 (Target) and could not leave without Breaking Dawn part 2. 50 minutes of bonus content...HOLLA!

This towel makes me snicker!

Every day I'm Hustling!

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Happy Friday Everyone!

Bits of Life - InstaFriday.

3.08.2013

Lucy with her cousin Sophie..cuteness overload!

A Little DIY time the other day, made another fabric hoop for Lucy's room & some fringe fabric banners!

DIY result...starting the spring mantle.

Some days they just melt my heart...other days they claw each other's eyes out...

Coffee spoons available here...picture via @curiousgeorgi on Instagram

The best little (free) words of encouragement printables over at French Press Mornings.

Sprinkle pancake days once a week!

Lots of fort building lately!

Sisters!

My baby is in a big girl bed! Sniff Sniff...

My grandma's old sheet is serving as sunny curtains! love it!

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HAPPY WEEKEND FRIENDS!

Life Lately: InstaFriday

3.01.2013

This is Lucy's famous face & I love it!

I turned 31 (eeekkkk I can't believe it as I type it) & had the best Birthday Celebrations!

First my BFF & I met up at Roscoe Village and ate lunch (and drank wine) at this adorable place called Uncorked. We spend hours catching up & laughing like crazy! It went too fast!

Then me & the hubs enjoyed the best overnight stay in Pittsburgh which included a much anticipated trip to my favorite place: Ikea!

We got some new things for the house, including these stools which I love & the kids fight over.

I also got this AWESOME work table & the long coveted teal kitchen cart for my studio! In love!

We put it together as a family & Lucy even used the hammer! Bonus: no one hammered their fingers!

Then my hubby's whole family made the trip to Columbus to visit his sister...we piled 4 adults and 5 kids in one hotel room! The perfect weekend!

I shared what has been on my heart.

People! Oh my gosh! These little mini meatloaves wrapped in bacon were SO GOOD. But isn't anything wrapped in bacon good?!

Oh, and when I actually get dressed (out of my daily sweats) it must be documented...you have been warned! ;)

Outfit details:
L: shirt- Forever21, green polka dot pants- Old Navy, boots- gift, Jewelry- jessicaNdesigns.
R: Polka dot dress- Old Navy, Leggings- Forever 21.

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