friday fun: feb 18

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Happy Freaking Friday, kids!  So glad the weekend is just around the corner... this week has been exhausting.  So, it's time for my five Friday Fun things!

1) This weather is Ahhh-mazing.  I just want to sit outside all afternoon and drink margaritas.  I have got to get out of this lovely conference room with no windows.

2) No plans tonight {as of now} and I am super excited.  The mister is working hard for the money these days thanks to beloved busy season... so I'm a single lady tonight!

3) I'm helping one of my bffs with some volunteering tomorrow.  We are working with Feed My Starving Children where we will be hand-packing meals for those who hunger across this world.  Such a simple but necessary concept. 

4) My other bff just bought a house!  So, I will be cruising over to the new casa to help w/ moving and unpacking.  I love unpacking and finding a home for everything.

5) I still have my b-day coupon for anthro...but am saving my cash.  I think I'll just enjoy my new candle from Lee and soak up the divine smell of anthro.  {Seriously, if anyone ever can't think of what to get me as a present... voluspa candles all the way.  I love them all.  They are truly divine.}

Happy weekend friends!  Hope you have a fabulous one!

ornamental love

Christmas Love: Ornaments

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 A tree is not complete without ornaments.  I love ornaments {especially fabulous ornaments}.  They are like jewelry for trees.  We keep our tree pretty simple with only solid ornaments in red, silver, and white... but I'm thinking we should branch out next year {no pun intended}.  Maybe something along these lines...

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My friend Shelbi made the snowflake ornament for a contest.  I think it is amazing... I just may hire her to make all my ornaments next year instead!

Fab Find: Egg Crate

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Call me crazy, but this lovely egg crate is at the top of my wishlist this year.  I adore it.  And it would provide a perfect home for all of my rings and earrings.  And the color is fabulous.  I think this is meant to be.

i sure do like those christmas cookies, sugar

Christmas Love: Cookie Party



{this video posted for you, Melanie - enjoy!}

Today {this was Saturday - I'm a few days behind} is the annual cookie party through work... one of my favorite events of the year!  Everyone bakes like a mad person to bring enough cookies for everyone to take home with them.  This year I made peppermint mocha brownies {around 4 dozen}:

Don't these just look DELISH!  I may share my secret recipe someday if anyone wants it! 

What are your favorite holiday treats to make or indulge in? 

Fab Find: Mugs

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I love a good mug.  You just can't go wrong enjoying cocoa out of a gorgeous cup.  The C&B mug is festive, yet simple, and I want it!  The word 'JOY' is also a pretty special word to me.  And of course I love the anthro mug.  I already have a few that are pretty similar {thanks to a sweet friend}. 

What will you be drinking out of your fabulous mug this holiday season? 

what's a christmas gram? i want one!

Happy December!  I am so glad it finally feels like the holidays are among us and right around the corner.  I simply love Christmas.  How can you not?  I mean, really?! 

I really loved writing my thanksgiving challenge and being reminded of just how blessed I am.  I read back through my lists and am so glad to know the things that matter most to me are not material goods that can be bought, but honest relationships built with wonderful people.  I've got some great peeps in my life!

I also loved having an agenda... a reason to write... a purpose for this crazy journal.  So, to my 5 blog readers, you are in luck!  I have a new agenda for the ENTIRE MONTH OF DECEMBER!  My goal is to write everyday up to Christmas what I love most about it along with one fabulous find {that may or may not be on my wish list}.  I'm already a day late {I blame my work schedule for that} so let's get going.

Christmas Love: ELF

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I love ELF.  I could watch it all year long {and I do}.  I won't go into just how awesome it is because you should already know.  This movie never fails to cheer me up and put me in a good spirit. 

Fab Find: Anthro Necklace

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Anyone who knows me knows I love necklaces {especially statement pieces} and I love Anthropologie.  This combination makes me a pretty easy person to shop for... I know the mister appreciates that {I don't think he always enjoys the price tag, though}.  I really should buy stock in anthro necklaces.  My dream job is to be an accessory buyer for their stores... think how much fun that would be!  Someday when this auditing gig falls apart I may leap into the fashion world... someday.  Until then, Santa can fill my stocking with plenty of fabulous goodies from my favorite store, like this gorgeous necklace that would be perfect for a holiday party! 

finally fall

The blog needed some help... or maybe I just needed some motivation.  Since it finally feels like fall weather, I am turning a new leaf {pun intended} and getting back on the blogging bandwagon.

I L.O.V.E. fall.  Fall means crisp weather, layered clothing, and salted caramel hot chocolate.  Be still my heart. 

I've found some fabulous fall inspiration which begins with spicing up the wardrobe...

...spicing up the house...

...and spicing up the kitchen!

 {I've tried these cupcakes once with a little variation and they were heavenly, but a bit laborious!}

I've also rediscovered my love for Shawn McDonald, Dave Barnes, and Jimmy Needham {ok, Jimmy might be a newer love}.  The love has always been there... just not always playing in my six-disc changer.  I can't help but love some chill tunes that still speak truth.  Check them out and revive your spirit this fall.