Saturday, August 30, 2014

Saturday Happy

When my mom passed along the news that someone from our hometown (a very small farming community) was an Amazon top selling author, I  had to do some serious research. Turns out she she went to high school with my brother and I know of her parents. I couldn't help but get the book immediately, check it out for myself and get in correspondence with her as soon as possible. What's making you happy this week?

(images via elsa takaoka)  

Friday, August 29, 2014

Friday Mornings

Good Mornings readers, how has your week been? I've been keeping my lips sealed about some big news and until my start date became official I didn't want to blurt out that I've taken on a new job. I've been working part time for a little over two years at a local library as a librarian assistant and I've finally made the move to accept a full time position as school is winding down. My new job is a big step up and that much closer to becoming a Children's Librarian. Now if you remember I started my gig at my current job as a volunteer three years ago, so the feelings of leaving is very bittersweet. I have nothing but wonderful memories, friends for life and a team I'm going to miss very much. But I'm also really excited for more responsibility, bigger projects and a whole new team of friends and workers. With that said, I'm off to enjoy a couple days off, celebrate and work one more weekend while taking in all the greatness that this job has given me. See you all on Monday :)

(image via deadfix) 

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Blast From the Past

When it was time to go back to school, I could not wait to hit up Target and go shopping for school supplies with my mom. That meant gel pens, stickers, brand new crayons and Lisa Frank everything. It meant personalizing my backpack with stickers, freaking out over the newest technology of the 90s the Giga-Pets and a Spice Girls lunchbox. What were some of your favorite back to school shopping items? 

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Teen Vogue



When it came to style icons during my childhood, it pretty much was 100% Mary-Kate and Ashley. Then middle school hit and it was all about being cool and looking like a million bucks, Mary-Kate and Ashley's look had matured and I loved everything about their fashion growing up. But I also loved Jodi Lyn O'Keefe's wardrobe in She's All That. Around high school and the beginning of Young Adult Reality TV, Lauren Conrad set the stage and still influences how I define my own sense of fashion. Who were your favorite icons growing up?  

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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Game On

My family never hosted or put on games nights but we were certainly into them. My sister and I loved to quiz each other with our Brain Quest cards, Clue and Operation were definitely two of my favorites and Guess Who was always picked first when we were in the mood to play a game. What were some of your favorite board games growing up?

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Monday, August 25, 2014

Weekend Wrap Up

 ready to get in shape and get fit.
 after walk breaks include a stop for pitaya smoothies.
 a day at the mineral baths with girlfriends.
 my beautiful desert life, blue skies and all.
 get moving with colorful and fun shoes.
saturday mornings include a quick napping sesh.

(images via instagram)

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Sunday Movies

A personal favorite, a classic and perhaps the greatest movie of the nineties, this is one of the most influential films for young girls of my generation. Clueless will forever hold a special place in my heart. Cher Horowitz, you were my fashion icon in middle school and I still want your closet and clothes matching computer program!! If you haven't seen this movie, do yourself a favor and get it!!!!  

Friday, August 22, 2014

Friday Mornings

Hello my wonderful readers how are you doing and feeling this weekend? This has been a quite a week! A week full of emotion, inspiration and excitement with a side of too much energy. With good and big news just around the corner, I'm looking forward to a fun and relaxing weekend with the girls. I've had so much energy and been quite hyper lately. I've set the bar with a major competition going on with my family, we have a serious Fitbit challenge happening right now and it's getting intense. With a day trip to the spa and hanging out with girlfriends, this weekend is already off to a great start. What are you up to, whatever your plans have a fantastic few days and we'll see each other Monday :)

(image via sf girl by bay)

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Suzy's Zoo





Anyone who knows me well can tell you that I love everything about Suzy's Zoo and the talented illustrator who brought Suzy and her friends to life, Suzy Spafford. Everything from cards, calendars, coloring books, dolls and young reader books, I own it all. For all my friends and family who expect a card from me whether it's for a birthday, anniversary or for feeling better, they know a Suzy Zoo card is coming their way. This past March at my brother's wedding, in addition to the card my guy and I gave, I just had to send the new couple the cutest Suzy Zoo wedding card I found. So when he opened the card and gift, my parents and he laughed. My boyfriend and sister-in-law were trying to figure out what was so funny, they were later informed of my small obsession with this brand.    

(images via suzys zoo)

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Dixie Chicks and 98 Degrees







Some of my favorite albums and artists of the 90s, what's on your nostalgic music playlist? So many sleepovers were dedicated to dancing all night, working on dance routines and practicing over and over and putting on performances for friends and families. What are some of your fondest memories with blasting the tunes during your childhood?
(images via amazon)

Monday, August 18, 2014

Weekend Wrap Up

 my favorite weekender along for a day trip.
 a quiet friday night in with a celebratory drink.
 the simple things include paris sketches, 
favorite candles, flowers and green tea.
 favorite candle brands and do-it-yourself mani.
 fall to read list includes classics and new arrivals.
joining in on the family fitbit team and getting
my yoga on with tara stiles.

(images via instagram)

Friday, August 15, 2014

this week's favorites...





This week has been filled with goodies, smiles, lots of motivation and inspiration. My mind has been preoccupied with apartment hunting and home decorating ideas, being more aware and mindful of my surroundings, thinking about the future of this blog, never giving up no matter how down you may feel, getting ready for a new season and more time outdoors and getting into new recipes. What's been on your mind lately? Have a lovely weekend everyone :)

(1,2,3,4,5)

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Top 10 For Glowing Skin

When it comes to makeup trends and what's going on the world of beauty, I go straight to my sister. Instead of relying solely on beauty bloggers, my sister is hands down an awesome makeup guru and she knows my skin so well she knows exactly what I should be wearing and trying out. With the help of her and our favorite vlogger, Jaclyn Hill, these are my absolute favorite pieces for glowing skin. Have fun and treat yourself to something nice and illuminating today :)

(images via ulta and sephora)  

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

The Town Mouse and Country Mouse

Do you prefer the city or the charm of small towns? While I grew up in a very small farming community and have spent time in major cities, I still cannot decide if I am one or the other. I'm lucky and fortunate, that I adapt to new environments so easily. Moving has never been a problem and I have genuinely loved everywhere I've lived so far, from Indiana to New York City. Being the passionate nerd that I am, my love for history, anthropology and culture have surely had influence on all my travels and where I've lived. When I was invited to the Johnny Appleseed Festival in Fort Wayne, Indiana, you better believe I was the first in the car ready to down some apple pie and watch reenactments. On the other hand, I actually like the hustle and bustle of the city life. The pushing, shoving and walking in a crowd of people that's packed so tight you feel like a pack of sardines, I love it too. So what are you, a town mouse or country mouse? 

(image via we heart it)

Monday, August 11, 2014

Weekend Wrap Up

 it was a mint and pink kind of weekend. 
 library viewing of the wizard of oz and treats.
 enjoying quietness, a clean desk and a new
magazine I'll read over and over again.
 reminiscing over my theater days. 
 new recipes and smoothie sundays. 
a bend in the road on a cloudless day. 

(images via instagram)

Friday, August 8, 2014

this week's favorites...

 Heavenly Light - LP
 Ghosts by Laura Welsh
 You're Not Good Enough by Blood Orange
 Rousseau by Nerina Pallot
The Unknown by Foxes

When it came to procrastinating in college, this usually meant it was an excellent time to find new artists by scrolling the endless genre lists iTunes had compiled on their main page. People like Lady Gaga, Mayer Hawthorne, Melanie Fiona (and others), I fell in love with their stuff when they were the free song of the week years ago. I remember playing Just Dance by Lady Gaga on repeat when working out  in my room, before anyone knew who she was (also while annoying the heck out of sister in the other room). It's been years since I've done that, just spend time browsing the web listening to music and searching for new artists to expand my musical taste. The other day I found a couple of artists from checking out what some of my favorite bloggers listen too and what's been showing up in social media lately. What are you listening too? 

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