Monday, February 6, 2012

V-Day & Mardi Gras

I've been feelin super crafty lately.

I attempted to make Valentine's Day bookmarks.
I'm not impressed with how they turned out,
but they got sent out anyway...
& sorry about the horrible pic, my camera hates me.

After the bookmarks were finished
I had a million little hearts and wanted to do something with them.
So, I arranged them in a frame from my previous project.

I even used special stickers to make them 3-dimensional.
I think that's the right word...

Perfect addition to my Valentine's decor.
Don't mind the ivy plant I seem to have killed.
& yes, I stuck the green pot in the pink pot.
I will make mom help me re-plant it if she deems it alive.

Now for my Mardi Gras decor.
Another printable found on Pinterest.
& some Mardi Gras beads that I had to buy.
Hopefully I will have a stash in a few weeks.

I couldn't figure out what to do with the Mardi Gras lights
that I found at a used store, but I like them there for now.

I still need to paint the shelves black,
another project for mom...



Saturday, January 28, 2012

Feelin' Crafty


I've been working on a few projects.
All thanks to Pinterest, of course.

I hung my shelves up in the bedroom a few weekends ago
but had nothing to go on them.

I always see cute printables that I want on my walls.
The boyf bought me some ink and I got print happy.

But first I had to have frames.
I got these for $1 each at the Dollar Tree.
The dark ones are plastic and I wasn't sure how spray paint would work.

I even got the cheapest spray paint, it was under a dollar.
It took the hole can to do all 5 frames!

But Ta-Da!
I love it!

I feel like it's still missing something,
but my house is a work in progress.

I seen THIS the other day and knew I had to make it.
I keep all my fortures, just can't find them at the moment.
So, for now it looks bare.
But I think it will come together with time.
& luckily I already had the frame.

Now that it's all together, I realize I need to repaint the shelves.
Another weekend...




Sunday, January 15, 2012

Great Finds!

I have some great products I would like to share with y'all!

I have the peppermint,
but there are other flavors.
It is so smooth and silky.
But not sticky.
& it's just a hint of peppermint.
It is pure love!

I asked for a heat protector for flat ironing
& this is what was recommended.
It was on sale for $32 and I only splurged
because I could bring it back in 7 days
if I didn't like it.
Didn't have to worry about that, it is amazing!
I was really unsure since it wasn't a spray
but I definitly recommend it to anyone
who straightens their hair often.
It makes my hair gorgeous
& is so easy to use!


I try not to over-process my hair.
Which usually leads to a ponytail every other day.
I have oily hair. Yes, even after one day.
I'd heard people talk about dry shampoo,
but was really uncertain of it.
I looked everywhere and this was the
only brand I could find.
Turns out, it works fantastically!
I haven't tried it on hair dirtier than a day yet,
but I assume it would still work.
I def do need to find some in brown though
because when I go overboard it is white...


I've used Scentsy for quite a while now.
I always stick to the usual coconut
or clean scents because I don't have a consultant.
I buy from my cousin in Illinois...
Luckily, Heather has a consultant
that visited us at work so I got to smell all kinds.
I fell in love with My Dear Watson.
I hadn't placed the wonderful smell
until she told me, It smells like the Abercrombie store.
She is correct, it smells just like their cologne, Fierce.
I cannot wait to get it melting in my house. Mmm!




Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Playlist!


It was wayyy past time for some new music on the iPod.
Here's my new downloads:

Set Fire to the Rain - Adele
What the Hell - Avril Lavigne
Turn Me On - David Guetta & Nicki Minaj
Good Feeling - Flo Rida
Heartbeat - The Fray
Domino - Jessi J
How to Love - Lil Wayne
Tonight is the Night - Outasight
You Da One - Rihanna
Drive By - Train

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Finally, a Productive Weekend!

I stayed home this weekend.
Instead of going to the camp w/the boyf.
I had a list of things I wanted to get accomplished.
& figuring I would do more procrastinating than anything,
I'm pretty proud of what I got done.
 
 
I washed my comforter in one of those huge washers at the washateria.
I was sick of looking at the one the landlord had in here.
I hung the shelves in my living room.
Even though I have no idea wtf to put on them.
But hey, at least the wall's not bare anymore!
& I edited some photos to black & white
for my huge multi pic frame.
 
 
Cleaned out the top of my closet.
& put a lot of stuff in storage.
You know, like summer dresses that were taking up valuable space.
 
 
I organized my nightstand & dresser.
They had both gotten wayyy out of control.
I even threw lots of stuff I didn't need away.
Proud of myself for that
considering I've adopted the habit of putting everything in storage.
 
 
I also organized all my personal files
that had become a horrible stack.
It's nice knowing where everything I need is!
My personal recipe book also got organized.
Gotta start some cooking!
 
 
I pulled out all of my Valentine stuff
from my Scrapbook supplies.
I intend to make homemade Valentine's this year.
I need to take up Scrapbooking again w/all the junk I have. Geeze.


I LOVE apothecary jars.
Most of them have been sitting empty
on the top of my mircrowave.
But now, they are Valentine's day decor!
Don't mind the ugly flower pot.
I need a black one but apparently no one sells them in Janaury.
Or the ugly bookshelf, it was free w/the house.
Also, I have no idea why an outlet is so high on the wall. Ughhh

Monday, January 2, 2012

2011 in Photos


January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December






Saturday, December 31, 2011

2011 Re-Cap


January
Lots of good times w/the Bestie
Including her birthday at the beach.

February
I moved home to Louisiana.
Started a new job, thanks to Heather.
Spent lots of time with Lindsey.
& learned how to play Beer Pong.

March
Divorce was FINAL!
Went to the zoo w/Donna.
LSU baseball game w/Lindsey.
Missed Mardi Gras parades because of rain,
but had a blast at the St. Patrick's Day Parade w/Heather.

April
Ampersand w/Heather & Lindsey.
Strawberry Festival w/Lindsey.
Lots of shopping w/Britney.
A day on the river.
Chee-Weez w/Kimmi.
& crawfish!

May
Saving Able & Meriwether at the Texas Club w/Lindsey.
Chloe's dance recital at the River Center.
Baseball, shrimp, tanning & Ampersand w/Heather.
The beach, river & pool filled a few days.
& Bon Jovi in Atlanta w/Mom.

June
Mom & Mark visited.
Chloe's softball games.
Weekends spent at Grand Isle
& the river.
Traveled back to Bama for Ryder's birth.

July
Visited Mom & Mark in Jax.
Long weekend spent at Gulf Shores.

August
Night in Downtown w/Kimmi.

September
LSU gameday parties w/Heather, Britney & Whittney.
Chloe's birthday party.
Mud Ridin at Tower Trax w/Britney.

October
Way too much alcohol w/Britney.
& an LSU game that included a sunburn.
Hinder w/Donna at The Varisty.
Eli Young Band w/Jeremy.
Washington Parish Fair.
Pumpkin carving.
Double date bowling w/Heather.

November
Weekends spent in Franklinton.
Moved into my own house.
Thanksgiving in Jax.
Breaking Dawn w/Jenny.
LSU game w/Jeremy.

December
I turned 27.
More weekends spent in Franklinton.
Christmas in Jax.

(sorry if I missed anything,
y'all know how my memory is!)

It was a really good year,
but I'm anxious to see what 2012 has in store.

Happy New Year!

Friday, November 25, 2011

Christmas Cards!

It's finally that time again!

I enjoy getting Christmas cards
just as much as I enjoy sending them.

So, if you would like one from me this year,
 email me your address:

And don't assume I have it,
I've very good at NOT writing shit down. ha!

Sunday, November 20, 2011

My New/Own Place!

I know, I know, I've been moved in for 3 weeks.
But it wasn't picture ready!
& it still kinda isn't...

Its small, but perfect for just me.
Though I do still have stuff in storage.
Mostly holiday (CHRISTMAS!) stuff.
& all my decor as you'll see I have not decorated yet.



Bedroom is small, but everything fits.



I LOVE the bathroom.
Even though I had to buy a shower adpater thingie.



Yes, that's a treadmill in my living room.
No, it doesn't get used.


No dishwasher.
That's the biggest struggle I have.


I love it.