First Day of Summer!

....and it's a HOT one!! I ran errands this morning just to avoid the heat. (Hard to do when overnight lows only make it down to 77!) I spent the last few hours today on my day off out at the pool, reading a magazine and soaking up some sun, while taking the occasional dip just to cool off. The heat is supposed to remain in the low to mid 90's for the rest of the week.

2 years ago already?

I can't believe that 2 years has already passed, since I made the biggest change ever in my life. I left my home, my family and all my friends in hopes of a new beginning together! (I'm glad it paid off!) :)

(And can you believe how much gas prices were then, compared to now!)

Adult Juice Boxes

Frozen Pouches by Dailys
Grab a handful! These pouches go right from the store to the freezer…and come out as something truly unique. The taste, consistency, and refreshment of a frozen blender drink…without the blender…the clean-up…the noise! You rip open the top and pour a slushy cocktail, into your glass, or right into your mouth.

•Frozen Lemonade NEW!
•Frozen Mojito
•Margarita
•Strawberry Daiquiri
•Frozen Pina Colada
•Peach Daiquiri
•Pomegranate Margarita

Yum...I bought a 4pk of the Strawberry Daquiri ones...delicious! Perfect for the 90+ degree weather we have had this weekend!

Wordless Wednesday

6.16.10

Inspired by Decor

I have been looking online for home decor inspiration and came across this living room that I absolutely fell in love with.



I love the dark gray walls, the big mirror, and the dark wood table, and the gray chair cushions really help tie everything together. I love that it is a formal dining space, but not over the top. (I would purchase a rectangular table over a round though!)



Being a recent newlywed, our wedding gifts included new formal place settings of china (Noritake "Platinum Wave") I love this china for the silver border, I love the swirls, and I love that it's fairly simple and not to busy. I have been looking for inspiration on how to decorate and coordinate with my new pattern and this room just spoke to me...I could totally see my china on the table in that room!




Another photo in an online gallery that inspired me, was of this silver/gray skirting. It's a nice way to store items out of sight. I do eventually want a buffet over of a large hutch for storing my china, but until I can find a piece I love this could work. I love the silver mirror, (and recently purchased a similar one from TJ Maxx!) Candlelight in formal spaces is another necessity, and these candles are no exception! I have been on the lookout for formal silver or grey candles with no such luck...my search continues.

POTD

6.8.10

It has been raining like crazy here all day today. Heavy downpour rains and localized flooding, tons of lightening and wall rattling thunder. We have a Tornado Watch out this evening and it has been been humid and muggy all day. This photo is out our back patio of the little stream of localized flooding we are experiencing.

POTD

6.5.10


POTD (Picture of the Day) I have been eagerly awaiting my 8 1/2 year old Jeep to hit this milestone! I mean really...I put under 50 miles a week on my car! I just happened to look down right as I was pulling in at home and noticed the odometer.

Currently...

Excited for... A certain co-worker, who's last day is in 2 weeks. (She makes our job unpleasant! It's for the best) :)

Worried... None Currently

Creating.... My photo collage wall

Loving... Home Decor

Hating... Early morning down pour rains

Wondering... What to do this weekend

Craving... Twinkies! I bought some earlier :)

Hoping... This is our last year of apartment living

Watching.... HGTV (Love home shows...see above!)

Listening... to the air conditioning humming away

Looking forward to... A friends wedding in July (we got their invite today!)