20 Facts

Tuesday, September 2, 2014


I was tagged by Samantha from Playdates and Pearls to share 20 facts!  
Her blog is one of my favorites so make sure you check it out.  She shares home decor related, beauty, fabulous DIYs and other great stuff on her site linked above.

I figured this would be a good way for any new followers to get to know me a bit better also! Here we go.

1) I met my husband Marc in high school.  We aren't necessarily highschool sweethearts though. We didn't start seriously dating until after we graduated.

2)  We have 3 children.  Luke, Cole and Emily all of which are 3 years apart.  

3) My oldest son has autism.

4)  If my parents hadn't got a dog before they had me I would have been named Ashley! I actually have a cousin who when meets a woman named Ashley automatically associates it as being a dog's name.(lol)

5)  I've always been shy and definitely feel that I experience more anxiety than the average person.

6) I can't live without eyeliner/mascara!

7) I am obsessed with interior design.  I could browse home tours and decorating mags for hours!  It is one of my favorite things to do.

8) I always thought I would have 3 boys just like my grandmother and mother in law but then we had Emily! I sometimes fear for the days of when she is older because I was a bit of a difficult teenager...

9)  I always wanted an older brother growing up. (I have one younger sister and we are BFFs!)

10)  I wore braces in 11th grade and when I first got them on I panicked and demanded that they be removed.  My parents were actually going to allow it ,but with a day or two I pulled it together and toughed it out. I got them removed the week before senior year/pictures.

11) In 7th grade I tried out for field hockey and stayed for about 10 minutes of the first practice and then pretended I was sick so I could go home.  I think I really just wanted to wear the uniform.  lol I don't have an athletic bone in my body and I used to cry on the bus on gym days in kindergarten.  If I recall bribes were often required.

12) I paint my house all the time.  In fact I have about 4 different projects currently lined up.

13) I am seriously bad at keeping up with laundry.  

14) My dream job is to own some type of boutique, or open a boutique style bakery.  

15) I work part time in a bakery and I have to hand it to full time moms because I find it extremely difficult to balance my life.

16) I live to plan parties!

17) My favorite wine is Riesling.

18) I own an absurd amount of LBDs.

19) I never took a honeymoon and I feel like I missed out on memories because of it.  

20) I am addicted to getting packages, finding deals/ shopping! Strangely enough it is something I inherited from my Dad! He shops more than any man I know. 

I tag all of my blog friends reading!! 


















Fab Finds of the week!

Friday, August 29, 2014

  I have two for you this week since I haven't been posting very often lately.  

If any one else has had their eye on the gorgeous anthropologie georgina comforter, but aren't taking the plunge because of the sky high price tag I found a very similar option for you to consider.

Lush Decor Serena 3 piece bedding

This comforter is by Lush Decor and is sold on overstock.  It cost less than half the price of the Georgina duvet and comes complete with the two decorative pillowcases.  

I am impressed with the quality and it shipped out very quickly.  I ordered on a Friday and it arrived on Tuesday! 

I really had my heart set on the cream version of the comforter, but I chose the gray partly because I do share a room with my husband and I knew it would hold up better with the kids, etc.    



Georgina Anthropologie Duvet

Here is the Georgina Duvet from Anthropologie which cost a whopping $368. Yes for a duvet.  The pillowcases are not included and would bring you over $400 dollars to purchase.  While this version seems to be a bit more detailed and is so beautiful I am very happy with my Lush decor purchase.  Not to mention at that price I would be in tears if my kids accidently ripped/ spilled something on it!  Which I could almost guarantee would eventually happen. lol  

I told Marc I ordered a gray comforter and when he returned home from work he called down the steps "I thought you ordered a gray comforter..?"   To which is nonchalantly responded with "Is it not gray?" "Yes" he said "but you didn't tell  me it was covered in flowers...".  Must have forgot that small detail!  In which case I explained to him that we actually compromised, because I really wanted the cream version which was ultra girly and I also saved him some money!   Truth be told he isn't too opinionated with what I do in our home.  I think because he knows how truly happy it makes me to plan and design! 

Gold polka dot accent wall    

He also allowed me to do this in the office. ...Ok fine I surprised him with the polka dot wall also, but he told me it looked "Nice" and didn't seem to mind it.


In love with these turquoise foo dogs.  

They are considered to be a sign of protection according to Feng Shui.  


Here is the other fab find $17 dollar white bookshelves on sale at Target turned shoe storage.



Stay tuned this week for some beauty reviews and an interior design related inspiration Board.  Now that the school year is back in full swing I plan to begin posting more consistently again! 

Happy Weekend!! 

Scroll down for my Friday favorites if you haven't yet already! 




Friday Favorites!

Friday Favorites!! 


I need this!  I plan on doing a floral themed 2nd birthday party for the Queen bee this year and this would definitely come in handy.  Her birthday is not until February.  I'm thinking I'll start crafting these and setting them aside.   That way I can avoid overloading my to do list the month/week of the party.  I see some floral crafting themed wine nights in the future.  Who's In!?



A tutorial that I will definitely be trying out. 


Love this style for Fall



Looks like a yummy/quick recipe for fall.  
Check out Megan's site linked above for tons of menu plan inspiration and delicious recipes. 
Btw she also makes and sells amazing unique jewelry in her etsy shop Dolce Ave!

Loving this agate necklace currently available in her shop.





Perfect hair color for Fall.  Brunette with honey highlights. Loving the makeup also.





Fiji via Vogue 
Fiji is officially my dream destination!

Happy Friday Dolls!! 



Check back in the afternoon for my Fab Finds of the week! 

Here is a hint of what's to come.





Meet At The Barre
Linking up with the fabulous Amanda @ Meet @ the Barre! 

Motivational Monday!!

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Motivational Monday!!




Just Start! 



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Yes! 

Happy Monday Dolls!


Swoon worthy Stuff -Fall fashion-

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

-Fall fashion-


I think this may be sold out...:(
It is on Oohlaloft's IG.  I couldn't find it on their site.  Would have been the perfect fall transition piece.
It was or (maybe) is still offered in gray as well.



I have been wanting a tulle skirt for ever!! 


LOVE



Sheinside Geometric tribal print dress

I know this is a little summery...but it is 16 dollars!!


Express Denim jacket

VS Fleece off shoulder tunic

I live in cream or black tunics for Fall/Winter


This plus leggings = COZY
There are other colors available. I want the black orchid color.

VS Cardigan 

Love the pattern, but I'd layer a long black top underneath

Express scuba legging

Have these, Love them.


Need one

J Crew Factory circle necklace
My sister has this.  It is soo pretty in person.  











Motivational Monday!

Sunday, August 17, 2014












Happy Monday!! 












Motivational Monday!

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Love this


Great advice

Remember this



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