Sunday, March 25, 2012



I haven't wrote on here in a long time-- maybe it's for lack of time, unable to express my emotions out loud, or if it's just timing.
I guess a time comes when you realize that even the little stuff didn't make you as happy as it used to be. And that even though you can look around you and be thankful for it all, that not everything is quite all right. That you are not yourself; that you are too tired to think of all the little things that make other people happy (and you happy doing it for them), that it's hard to remain positive when the majority of your day is occupied with work, or thinking about it, that you have no energy at all, let alone creative energy. That you are stressed, pulled beyond your means. That you don't have the energy to be social because that's all you have been doing all day. So, I know what's making me unhappy.... Change it?
Dustin came home a few days ago after talking with a family friend: "In order to love somebody you need to love them, not only on your own terms= "You need to do what you have you to do"
It's hard for me to comprehend, or maybe it's all based out of fear, the idea of completely starting over. The idea of quitting my job, us selling our house so I can start something up of my own. Of course it's fear, and my insecurities, and a feeling of being completely overwhelmed by what would really make me happy, and what would I succeed at.
Then there is the fear of not being secure like we are now. I know and believe "Money Dosen't Buy Happiness" but it's nice and comfortable to be in a situation where we are well set up for our future and still have the extra room to enjoy ourselves.
But then I think of me, the changed me and thirst for something completely new and scary.

So stay tuned... a new adventure might be on it's way.

Source: etsy.com via Brooke on Pinterest

Inspired Spaces (NEW Segment)

Glitter Guide recently featured Erika Brechtel's beautiful Southern Californian home and I couldn't help but share myself... her perfectly styled home (right down to her coffee table books) couldn't be any more then perfect. See bedroom first... (Favourite)





Saturday, February 25, 2012

Inspired: InStyle 2012 Spring Trends

My recent roadtirp reading material included the most recent issue of InStyle. Inspired by some of the new 2012 trends, I focused my shopping/wishlists on trying some of them:

Bright Day Dresses

I picked up this cute bright orange number from Forever 21 for under $25.00.

Bold Pastels

I'm lusting after these super cute skinnies from The Gap.

Hi-Gloss

This top came for $29.99 from H&M and will pair great with straight leg dress pants or a high waisted pencil skirt.

Pleats

Thinking of purchasing this pleated accordion maxi skirt on my next trip to American Apparel.

You can find more here.

Blue Moon Manicure

After being inspired to do something to spice up my nails a bit for an everyday look, I found this great tutorial on a blue moon manicure.
Using Chiara's chic pastel outfit for inspiration....


And here is what I came up with...

Hope this inspires to do this super easy nail makeover on your own... xo

Sunday, February 12, 2012

So, after some searching my friend and I were looking for a original valentines day baking idea (We bake together every year). After a recent trip to Cupcake Conspiracy I got inspired on the idea of making Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes- after all what guy is not obsessed with bacon?!
So here are the results:

Thursday, February 09, 2012

Valentines Day

am definitely getting into the Valentines day spirit with all of the adorable things to look at. Here are some of my favourites, and then some of my wishlist items: (hint hint hubby!)








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Stationary // Cupcakes // Peonies // Studs // Whoopie Pies // Scents // Heart Banner // Nails

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

It's about the relationship.

Sunday, January 08, 2012

Easy (& Amazing!) Dinner

I tried out this super easy and fresh recipe from Alexandra's Kitchen: Pasta Carbonara with Leeks and Lemons and had to share it with you! Needing only a few ingredients, and only a little time, this makes for the perfect dinner (and with the one of the main ingredients being bacon- the man will be pleased!).