Jumat, 27 Januari 2012

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This Morning....

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 07:55 AM PST


 This is what Zoey and I are doing this morning. Well, she is actually sleeping..I'm knitting and finishing up some coffee. Then we are running errands. Yes, she is going with me-I would feel guilty leaving her alone. Thanks to those who wished her well:) She is doing good, already playing again! Such a trooper.
Hope your Thursday is going well! Chin up peeps it's almost Friday.

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Kamis, 26 Januari 2012

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Being A {Mom}

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 06:28 AM PST


A mom to a dog that is...no human babies in this household.

This morning at 8 o'clock the husband and I dropped our dear Zoey off at the vet for surgery.

On New Year's we found a lump in her throat. Ooooooh, when we found that lump a million things started running through my head. I made an appointment-- they told us because her behavior and appetite hadn't changed it was most likely a cyst, but to know for sure they would have to remove it. So that is what she went in for....that and to have a teeth cleaning-gotta keep up with those pearly whites.

Now, if you can imagine I'm a nervous wreck. Being home without her running around is an odd feeling. Good thing I have to work today, or else I'd be calling the vet every hour for an update. They did say we could call at lunchtime for an update if we wanted. 
Fully intend on calling....

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Selasa, 24 Januari 2012

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Lazy/Snow Weekend

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 09:59 AM PST

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How was your weekend? We spent most of the weekend inside.....ok we spent all but like 2 hours inside(don't judge). I was supposed to work on Saturday, but the 10'' of snow we received didn't let that happen. The snow didn't let up until around 4 p.m. Sunday was a lazy day, we ran errands in the morning and then of course...football! My husband was excited enough for the both of us.
The pictures of me above were taken right after we got done shoveling...actually the first one was after I took Zoey for a walk around the block...in the snow, before anything was plowed-while my husband was shoveling. She enjoyed it way more than I. The second is when I took it upon myself to do the back patio. I may be from Florida, but I can shovel snow like nobodies business. I learned quickly last year, when my husband had duty whenever there was a snow storm...awesome. 
Oh, and that dresser(actually it's the bottom of our old amour) is getting sanded and repainted by yours truly. 
Most pictures courtesy of my Instagram.
Hope you have a fabulous Monday.

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Sabtu, 21 Januari 2012

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Coffee Is Irreplaceable

Posted: 20 Jan 2012 11:49 AM PST


This morning was like any other morning. I woke up, hit brew on the coffee, went to let Zoey out, took the above picture(I love waking up to snow!), went back inside to get my coffee...and it only brewed less than 1/2 a cup. So I tried again, same thing. I took it apart, cleaned it...nothing is working! Fed up, I made a delicious smoothie. Delicious, but not coffee. I am running on zero caffeine today and I feel myself slowly fading.  

And on that note, I'm running next door to get a cup.





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Rabu, 18 Januari 2012

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Tag! You're It.

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 02:14 PM PST

The lovely Whitney @ The Zufelt's tagged me in this post. So of course I had to do it!
Here we go.....


The Rules
1. You must post the rules.
2. Post eleven fun facts about yourself on the blog post.
3. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post, and then create eleven new questions to ask the people you've tagged.
4. Tag eleven people and link them on your post
5. Let them know you've tagged them!

11 Fun Facts..
1. I started competitive figure skating in the 5th grade and continued until high school. I still remember the feeling I would get when I stepped onto the ice every morning...the smell, the cold air. Good times.
2. My husband and I have moved 7 times in the past 5 years. 2 apartment complexes, a short stay at my parents(we were in-between moves), a month long hotel stay in New Orleans, an apartment in New London, CT, which turned out horrible, and the house we live in now...here's a kicker, we are moving again at the end of February. Some of those moves can be blamed on the military...others are just us being indecisive and spontaneous. 
3. My husband and I dated for 3 years before we were married. In those 3 years, he was deployed or underway for more than half of it. This is going to be our first Valentine's Day together!
4. I'm a big believer in Karma.
5. I know this may sound crazy, and you probably wont believe me but, I could totally live without a cell phone. There are times I'll leave in it my purse or upstairs just so I can't be bothered. Plus I'm really bad about charging it.
6. I'm half Cuban(my dad is from Cuba) and I can't speak Spanish. I'm fully aware how this sounds. However, I can understand it most of the time, but when it comes to speaking it, just doesn't happen. The hubs is fluent.
7. I have a need to always be doing something. Lately I've been making pillows, random I know. This is the reason I want to create an Etsy shop!
8. I live in Connecticut, but I do believe I'll always be a Florida girl at heart....who can resist sunshine and flip flops?!?
9. I'm HORRIBLE at mailing things. At the moment there is a box staring at me...it has my parents Christmas presents in it. I'm working on it.
10. I will live in NYC or Boston...one day.
11. I would rather clean my entire house than do laundry.


My Questions To Answer...
Who is your celebrity crush?
Ryan Reynolds....did you see Crazy, Stupid, Love? That kid cleans up
If you had to eat one food for a whole week what would it be?
Pizza. New York style. I could eat it everyday. 
What's your favorite kind of pie?
Apple....or during the Summer that icebox lemonade one. If you haven't tried it, you should!
Who did you see at your very first concert?
N*SYNC. Dont lie, you liked them too!
Do you think the chicken or the egg came first (Devin and I had a conversation about this last week haha)?
That's a tough one...I'm going to say the chicken.
How do you eat your Oreo's?
Step 1: Take 2 Double Stuffed Oreo's(yes, they MUST be double stuffed).
Step 2: Eat one side from each.
Step 3: Put together to make a Doubled Double Stuffed Oreo.
Also, if there is milk..I always drop one into the glass and eat it when the milk is gone.
I'm fully aware of house unhealthy this is.....
Are you a cat person or a dog person?
I am very much a dog person. Although I don't have anything against cats, I just grew up with dogs...and I can't do that whole litter box thing.
What is the color of your favorite nail polish?
Turquoise and Cacos by Essie. I wore this all Summer. It is, by far, the best color EVER!
What was the last text you sent?
"What time should I make dinner?" Entertaining, I know. The hubs has to work tonight so I'm taking dinner to him. I'm such a good wife:)
Do you have any "made up" words or phrases you use in your family?
Not made up...but my key lines are, "True story" and "Everything will be fine."
If you could splurge on one fashion item what would it be?
A pair of Louboutin's. I fell in love a long time ago. 
 
Your Questions To Answer...
1-What is your all-time favorite chic flick?
2-What the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you?
3-If you could live anywhere, where and why?
4-What did you want to be when you were growing up? 
5-What's the last movie you watched(theater or at home)?
6-What is something you wear everyday?
7-What is your ideal Friday night?
8-What is the first thing you do when you wake up?
9-Heels, Flats, or Wedges?
10-What is your favorite season?
11-Do you have a food weakness? Something you could never turn down....

Tagged!
-Courtney @ Courtney Lane
-Kylee @ Kylee Noelle
-Bon Bon @ The Whim Wham Life
-Gentri @ Gentri Lee
-Amelia @ Ugly Duckling
-Anna @ Owls & Lace
-Nicole @ Running In Heels
-Hollie @ Hollie Takes Notes
Rae Veda @ An Eclectic Heap

That was a long one! Hope everyone enjoyed the 3-day weekend!

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Sabtu, 14 Januari 2012

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Highlight Of My Year....so far.

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 09:21 AM PST

I have three "dream jobs" that I would absolutely die for: (1) Visual merchandising- I got the nack back in 2007 when I worked for Gap. Although I only followed pictures that were given to me, my boss told me my attention to detail was impeccable. From then on I dressed mannequins for hours....and loved it. I now work at a boutique where the windows are up too me! (2) Designer- I mean really, who wouldn't want to do this? And that brings me to number (3) Buyer.
ENK

Moda and FAME

These shows are where store owners/buyers go to buy the garments that fill their stores each season. Imagine my excitement when my boss asked me to attend the shows on Monday and Tuesday! I was giddy with excitement, to say the least. She told me it's very fast paced, and boy was she not kidding. There are people everywhere, rude salespeople, music blasting, and it's hot. Amazingly enough I had so much fun, I feel as the though a normal person wouldn't have. I can't wait for the boxes to start coming in! In case your wondering what I saw for these upcoming seasons: A LOT of lace, neon, pastels, crop tops, and maxi's are still here! In addition to the shows, I also visited the True Religion and 7FAM showrooms.
It was a very exciting 2 days for me. I wish I had pictures, but there was no time to even take my phone out. I did get two "swag" bags though. 

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Selasa, 10 Januari 2012

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Resolutions

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 05:00 AM PST

I'm sure you've read hundreds of blogs about New Year's Resolutions already, but mine are just coming up now. I never really make them, however this year I sat and thought(really thought) about things I'd like to accomplish this year. One change has already happened......we are moving at the end of February! More on that later.....

 1. I used to be a gym rat....growing up I was a competitive figure skater so moving is second nature too me.  That is, until this Winter; no idea what happened but my butt is getting back into the gym. Also, I plan to run some sort of race. I have always dreamt of running a marathon, maybe next year;)

2. The husband and I are now on a new budget, not only that, but we want to be healthier. I love to cook, but coming home from work and cooking is not always my idea of great fun....but I'm going to suck it up, and Jose has been chipping in with the cooking lately(how long will that last?!) So we are going to eat in more...even on date nights!

3. I technically started this blog a little over a year ago. It's not what I wanted it to be. It's going to be.

4. I have lots of stuff up my little sleeve!

5. I need to read more, end of story.

6. I love my husband and I never want him to not know that.


Happy Monday y'all! 

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Kamis, 05 Januari 2012

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How To: Mosaic Tile Vases

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 07:00 AM PST

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So I went into this DIY thinking it was going to be super easy. Glue some tiles, grout them, TADA! Not so much, and my manicure was completely destroyed in the process(WARNING: Wear gloves). I mean, it was relatively easy..I may be exaggerating a bit, I tend to do that.

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Step 1: I have a million of these slim vases around my house. We used them as part of our wedding centerpieces...3 per table. So I've been trying to find some uses for them. The mosaic tiles I found at AC Moore. Make sure your vases, or whatever you're using is clean and dry.

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Step 2: Create a design and glue each tile on individually. You need glue that is specifically for glass. Hot glue doesn't work, that was my first attempt. Let these dry 30-45 min.

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Step 3: Cover your tiles with Mosaic Tile Grout. Follow directions on the container. I let mine sit for 30min before wiping off excess.

A day later.........

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After setting over night, I polished the tiles and wrapped the bottom with suede and hemp(also left over from the wedding). I thought these were going to look more modern; which they may have, had I not of caked on the grout. In the end, I like the whole not so perfect look too them! 

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Selasa, 03 Januari 2012

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Blogger Secret Santa

Posted: 02 Jan 2012 02:24 PM PST

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I was over at Kylee Noelle's blog back in November when she linked up with Meline from Only A Flight Away for her Blogger Secret Santa. I linked right up and got the lovely Gentri from Gentri Lee, and guess what, she got me too! We were asked to give clues on the things we like..mine were: owls, chocolate, anything with sequins or sparkles. 
She spoiled me with owls, sparkles, and anchors.....
How cute is everything?! I've already put everything to use. Gentri, my husband thanks you for supporting my owl obsession:) Thanks again girly!
Hope over to Gentri Lee to see what I got her!

P.S. I'm fully aware this post is a week late! Better late than never!

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