It's technically still Friday yall!

It's technically still Friday, so while this may be a later than normal post it does mean I didn't skip out on y'all today!

I've been toying with the idea of getting an iPad for a while now, but I always talk myself out of it at some point. I'm very fortunate to have the things I have and I guess I just feeling guilty sometimes for wanting something when I have so much.

I've been weighing the pros and cons with UH and really digging to make sure that it was something I really wanted and would really use. I absolutely don't want something that I'm not going to actually use... no matter how much it costs.

So UH told me to give it s few more days to think about and if I still wanted it then we could talk about it fo realz. I don't make quick decisions about these kinds of things, so I said yeah sure.... Sounds good.

Well... I best UH home from work today and he comes and gets me and tells me he has a surprise for me. I got a little hopeful when he says, don't get excited it's not an iPad. If you know UH then you know that when he says phrases like that, you listen.... Cause last time he said that he got me a box of nails.... Seriously. Then he turns around to grab it and says.. It's an iPad TWO! Sneaky little boy, he got me sn iPad 2!

I'm pretty sure this is the coolest present that UH has gotten me for no reason in our vast 6 year history. UH doesn't get me big presents for no real reason, and he doesn't have it, certainly not to prove anything, I know he loves me to death no matter what.

A keeper, with or without presents, that man is.

Hope y'all have an awesome weekend!!

Flirting with Temptation

Is it only Thursday? It feels like it should be Friday, which always stinks when you realize it's just plain ol Thursday. 


That does mean I'm linking up for this, though:

This week my temptations are DIY projects. Some of these I may have posted already or recently, but sometimes I just think I'm Martha Stewart. I really hope I attempt at least one of these this weekend though! :) 

Would be so neat above the table! 

I'm convinced this project would be pretty easy and that I may have most of the materials... I could be wrong though.

All you need is a canvas, painters tape, and paint. Easy enough right?

I really love this idea too, now all I have to do is locate all our old keys... 

I'm tired of purchasing cheesy wreaths, I want to make my own. Our front door could use some new paint too while I'm at it.

Believe it or not, I've been saving this jars at home to do this project. I want to use them as or glasses at home. They are just Starbucks coffee jars. You know, the ones you buy at the gas station.

I love Pinning.

Every time I get a free second, you can pretty much find me pinning. Mostly. Usually. Here are my favorite pins this week! 


Not to mention, I love seeing what other people are pinning. It's a glimpse into a persons life ya know?! What projects are they up too, what is their fashion styles, what are they cooking tonight?! I'm so nosy. 

I can assure you that I don't need this, but it makes it on my want list fo sho.

I think you would probably need a tarp set up over you for this to work, but I looove. 

I love this dress, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. Boo. 

I don't know when it became an aspiration to go to Thailand, but it has. It looks gorgeous and exotic, right up my alley. 

I like this look, it's clean and crisp, and it works with the colors of our bed and bedroom already.

Awesome DIY project, I'm pretty sure UH has wood in the garage already, so maybe I can do it for free this weekend! 

Another weekend DIY maybe? I have a Costco credit for 100 pics, so this may be able to be done on the cheap too! Holla

I'm pretty sure I've previously mentioned moving to New England. Need another reason why?? S

I plan on having this picnic table in my backyard when I do too. What a killer idea!

So true. I think I may sign out with just that.

What are you pinning this week?!

Glossy or Matte, that is the question.

As uneventful as I know this is, I'm going to share anyways. 

Last night, for the first time in weeks, months maybe, I painted my toe nails and finger nails. I like doing darker fall colors on my fingers, but I don't like doing dark colors (other than red) on my toes. It always ends up looking dirty, or so I think. 

So I painted my toes a lavender color, but it may look dirty too??

If you aren't a feet person, sorry, I tried to make it as un-about my feet as possible. 

The color is OPI: Parlez-Vous OPI? I really like this color on my fingers as well. I never seem to paint my toes and nails the same color though. I guess your supposed to, but it's too matchy matchy for me. 

Then I moved on to le fingers. Please don't laugh, I am pretty horrible at painting my own nails... but I like paying for them and sitting around waiting for them for an hour more. Weird right?

I like this color, but it looks pretty dark if there isn't much light around. I think I still like it though. It's OPI: Ski Teal We Drop. 

I think the next color I will add to my expansive nail polish collection will be a navy blue... maybe this one:

OPI: Yoga-Te Get This Blue or

OPI: Russian Navy Matte

I usually pretty much only go with glossy nail polish, but this matte is really starting to grow on me. Are you a fan of matte nail polish?

Who doesn't love a deal!?

Sooo, do you remember how Fashion Fridays post was all about button ups?! If you don't check it out here. 


Well, I received an email from Old Navy for 25% off a purchase between 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. I didn't take advantage of the discount though, because they were out of stock of one shirt pattern I wanted, and I wanted to check the fit, since the reviews were mixed on fit. I used to be a huge Old Navy fan but have gotten a little snobby about clothes lately. I really think the quality of these shirts are great though. So I went in and bought a few... being a saver though, I was trying to decided whether to purchase in store or online. I went ahead and purchased in store, here's why: a) they had the pattern I wanted b) they also had the size I wanted c) They sold each shirt to me for $15 instead of $25... which is way more than a 25% discount. So I'm happy. 


Here are a couple of the shirts I bought, styles at least.

I know, leopard?! I love it.

Keep in mind: All the shirts are that light, breezy, sometimes see-though material. I will be wearing an undershirt, don't worry. :)

I'm pretty sure I've pinned this exact shirt on Pinterest a hundred times! 

You always needs a cool, crisp, white shirt right?! Plus you can mix all kinds of awesome scarfs with it! 

Lastly, I picked up this baby. it is see through and low cut, but I will wear a cami under it. It's way better looking in person and on too. 

If you've got the loose breezy shirt bug like I do and you are ready for some fall check it out. 

Hope you enjoy! 

Fashion Friday! Woot!

It's Fashion Friday again yall!!! I'm really starting to like this link up too much, it gives me the "gimmies"! :)

This week I have found myself grabbing anything button up. Particularly, silk button ups... they are so flattering, but generally... any button up! :) It must be that fact that fall is around the corner and full sleeves are almost a reality here in TX!

I started with one of my favorites. The denim button down. It was kinda everywhere last fall though, so I hope it still comes back this year! 

This is awesome, see through, but not to terribly provocative, yet it still has sleeves and everything! 

I love this dark distressed denim, kinda sexy! 

A nice relaxed twist on a male work shirt maybe?! I have been looking everywhere for a men's button up that is just right. If you know where I can find some let me know! 

I love this look with the gold pearls!!! Forever 21 too! 

Denim shirt again, I know, but this time l'm paying attention to the layering! So cool! 

What are yall looking at this week for Fashion Fridays?!

The Simple Things

I think I've mentioned before how lately I have been really concentrating on the good and simple things in life, and that's why I'm participating in this link up!! 

Like I mentioned, I've been working really hard at it, and I find it really does make me a happier person. Even UH has mentioned how happy I've been lately, maybe a little goofy too. 

Here are some of the simple things I'm appreciating:

- Watching my employees do plank. It's really pretty funny and I think every now and then completely appropriate.

- Prime time television, thank goodness!!! 

- Cuddling with my Husband and pups. 

- My family, really... they rock. 

-Rain!!! 

- Parking in the garage, when I remember, it's awesome.

- Aviators

- Busy bones, they keep our pups trouble free for sometimes hours!

- Being alive

I promise if you try it, it makes the quality of your life that much better!!! I wouldn't steer you wrong either!