Archives for June 2009

i believe…

June 30, 2009

…that life is too short to say no to chocolate cake.

…that you should always check one more time on your babies, no matter what age they are, before going to bed.

…that snuggling is beyond words.

…that words go a long way in someone’s heart, therefore choose them wisely.

…that marriage isn’t all about love and butterflies. It’s more about hard work and determination.

…true love doesn’t fade.

…drawstring waists are every girls best friend.

…in having at least two open books on your night stand.

…despite pretty packaging, inside there is always at least one defect.

…in being content but striving for more.

…a true best friend feels like home.

…in clean sheets on Sunday.

…in forgiving and being forgiven. No matter what.

…in saying ‘I love you’ first.

…there is a very good reason for waiting until marriage.

…a woman has a right to change her mind.

…a child’s laughter is the most pure sound in the entire world.

….I believe….

to be continued.

What do you believe?

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apartment makeover

June 29, 2009

Moving from a house to an apartment has been interesting and challenging, but I can say we’ve settled in pretty nicely, given it’s only been barely two months.

While I still feel as though I have a ton left to do in order to complete my ideal design decor, here are just a few pictures to show what has been done.

This is the master bedroom before:

(Love how it opens to the patio with a gorgeous view!)

And after:

I got those awesome prints on etsy, and I am in love with them!

Here is the kitchen before:

And the kitchen after:

I got the tile idea from Design Sponge, and then did my own take on it. I actually took frames and wrapping paper from Ikea, and wa la, instant tiles.

Now here’s what I’m working on next, (and ideas are more than welcome!!!):

I need to find something to do with the long wall next to Jimmy’s side of the bed:

And then I need to finish up the area at the foot of my bed where the tv and chair are:

I’m also attempting to put the finishing touches on the playroom and living room as well, but those pictures will be another post another time.

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fashion friday

June 26, 2009

Thanks to Maegan for inspiring the braid, it got a ton of compliments at my HurryDate event!

Now for the rest of the outfit:

Boots: Charlotte Russe, about $20.

Cutoffs: Express jeans from Goodwill that I cut myself (I think I need to make them a tad bit shorter), about $5.

Top: Target and let me just say, I love it. I love it. I love it. $10.

Chunky Bracelet: vintage…which really means thrifted. $4.

Sunglasses: Part of a buy two for $10 deal at Styles for Less $5.

My entire outfit cost under $50. Is that something to brag about? =) I think so!

Your turn…if you want to.

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you give God a bad name….a bad name!

June 25, 2009

Wanted: A believable christian. Humble, sweet, forgiving, fun, normal, normal, normal.

There have been so many times in my life that I have really been bothered by Christians. And this is a bit of a problem, you know, considering I am one.

I grew up in a christian home and went to church every week. But, as I grew up, I had my heart broken time and time again. And when hurt comes from a Christian, for some reason, it just stings that much more. I’m not exactly sure why. I mean, we are just as capable of messing up as the next person….

I could even say, to be honest, that there are many times even I am not the best example of what a Christian should be. (Shocker for most of you, I know.) Many days, many many moments a day, I do not represent what my beliefs are really all about.

And in those many moments I’ve wanted to scream….don’t look at me! Don’t watch me!

At one point, after seeing some stuff go on that really just didn’t seem christian-ish, I found myself wondering….Do I even want anything to do with this religion, in which was proving to be full of hypocrites?

So, I took some time away from church. From the bible. From hanging out with other believers.

But after a considerable amount of time, I was still experiencing heartbreak. I was still seeing hypocrisy. I still didn’t love what I was a part of. I realized it didn’t matter who people were, where they came from, or what they believed or stood for…they were all human. They were all capable of messing up just as much as the next person. (I’m a smart cookie, I catch on quick.)

I missed my God. I missed the hope and grace and mercy he brought into my life. I missed the freedom I experienced in Him. I missed what had always been a part of me. And I came back. With a different attitude. A different outlook. With a different understanding of who He was.

I was able to do this, because I realized that I couldn’t keep looking to other people. As much as we are called to be the best we can be….I can’t deny the fact that we are imperfect. So instead I studied the bible. I took time and did my research to really see if it was really true. I prayed, and meditated, and spent time getting to know Him on a personal intimate level.

Understanding christianity became less about other people, and more about God.

I have to continually keep my eyes on Him. On His example, and then do my absolute best to imitate that. And when I can’t, when I just simply don’t feel like it, when it’s on purpose or on accident, I will be the first to admit my defeat. I will learn a lesson. I will find humility in it’s truest form.

This has all been on my mind lately, what with the media focusing on Spencer & Heidi, the Christian moms who outright lied about losing a baby on their well known blogs, Jon & Kate…and so on.

I found myself getting so fired up thinking this is where so many people are getting their ideas of Christianity from! This is what people think it’s all about! This is what turned me, an already established believer, off from my own beliefs!

Once again, I have to remember….

I am no better. I too make mistakes. I too am not always the best example. The only difference is, I don’t have a camera on me at all times.

If I could say anything to anybody out there, if I could teach my own kids something from all of this, or if I could simply just remind myself…

It’s not about them. It’s only about Him.

The only requirement of this job? (Other than…please please don’t go on a reality tv show, unless you can actually put us in a good light. Hence, the wanted ad at the top.)

Find Him, know Him, and then decide for yourself.

If you can handle all that….you’re hired.

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well being

June 24, 2009

I came across this recently, and it has really stuck with me. I thought I would share…

What is well being?

Small pleasures in life: not related to the big moments in life, but rather part of your everyday life

A precious, treasured moment
A sudden awareness, you suddenly realise the beauty of the moment
A feeling that life is worth living
Something that overcomes you, it overtakes you
You cannot plan it, it just happens
A very personal experience

*Stay tuned for some of my own actual writing tomorrow.*

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mommies don’t do that….

June 23, 2009

A couple of weeks ago, I was getting ready for work and Taylor ran out to see what was going on.

“Where are you going?!?”

“I have to work honey. But, I will see you tomorrow in the morning.”

“Don’t go! Mommy, why are you working???” He whined.

“Cause I need to make some money.”

“But mommies don’t need to do that. That’s not what mommies do.”

I have since been baffled as to how I feel about that. Does the strong woman in me stand up and roar, or am I softened because he will always remember me being home with him?

I think it works out to this…

I’m softly roaring.

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things i love….love, love, love

June 22, 2009

This time it’s all about the websites…

The great thing about sisters is that they always share their latest and greatest finds, and these fun sites come courtesy of them.

First up from Malia:

Gwenyth Paltrow’s Website Goop.

I’m loving this site because she has such cute and fun ideas. There is one section all about fashion, and she shows off different outfit ideas by adding and taking pieces away. There’s also a section about exercise and she actually posts a video her trainer made especially for her. She promises that by doing it every day for 10 days, your bootie will take a new and amazing shape. Um, ya…I’ll take that. Anyway, there’s a ton to go through, so go and have fun. While you’re there you can also sign up for her newsletters, which is basically her latest post to the site coming to your email. You’ll love it.

The rest are home decorating sites Heather sent me:

Turquoise has the cutest pictures and ideas for home decorating. I’m in love with everything on this site, and I drool every time I look. I can’t wait for the day that money isn’t an issue and I can make my own home look this cool.

Spoost is another one that I have come to love. I recently found out, thanks to them, that my decorating style is Hollywood Glamour. And I feel so much more complete knowing that. I always knew there was a name to my taste, and now I know. You can too….go check it out.

And that my friends, is all I have for you now.

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love and laughter

June 21, 2009

Thank you baby, for your love and laughter.

And back, by popular demand….

Happy Father Day, my love.

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the essential survival kit for moms: 7 things every haute mama needs to stay sane

June 20, 2009

Another article for your weekend reading, written by the lovely Haute Mama’s. (me & betsy)

The Essential Survival Kit for Moms: 7 Things Every Haute Mama Needs to Stay Sane

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fashion friday

June 19, 2009

Usually on Friday’s I post an outfit I wore during the week…and then I add in Mr. Linky in case other people want to do the same.

This week I’m taking a break.

Why?

Because I’m feeling lazy. I am so tired and so lazy, that getting dressed, taking the pictures and then uploading them…it all seems so monumental that I just yawned thinking about it.

It may have something to do with this thing I’m doing that I’ll share more of next week.

Either way…my fashion mojo is on hiatus but will be back next week.

If you have something cute though…share away! Now excuse me while I mold into my couch and catch up on the reality tv I missed this week.

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