tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66275685584626686692024-03-13T13:45:44.921-07:00The Road to BlissAfter the excitement of our engagement, came the SHOCK that we were expanding our family (that hadn't even begun yet) to 3! God never gives you more than you can handle so we buckled down, planned my dream wedding in 3months and are now preparing for our little girl :)Read along as I chronicle the crazy beautiful life of a newlywed and newly-mom :)Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-25862274527815530742012-08-17T07:05:00.001-07:002012-08-17T07:05:31.321-07:00Frugal Find Friday: Polka Dots!<p>Polka Dots are super trendy for this fall and its one trend I can definitely jump on board with! Makes me feel super girly and very Kate Spade-ish.</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTl-VXZrtXmYxyPEU8BZGLWwpLP8KawCUqxSGbwVp-ftaV51d0tU3fTMjFNVmWFxCy-vo42JU4fP38JdVtqvgLN6XQCLtGiikVnNKaeYw5WZ3oFmYxbGkI-gZfNv0inyDwb4qpaPkEgf4/s400/kate-spade-clothes.jpg"></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Women's Alice + Olivia Celyn Sequin-<em>Polka-Dot Sweater</em>" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/public/n-16wdXrM1N0i0o8BncH9c_QPO6CvO6Y7Li2MwIXaleP-1fprHQc0Act3iUThxohMqc-A_GC1CcNosvjfqGfWJbi0nq5PRgZWpLDzCoNLz6_zCoscbFtLmJgG8NR2AqtBYNkm_tf7yMd2YNKwZiqjoCp-lE=s220-c" width="288" height="288"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Alice-Olivia-Celyn-Sequin-Polka-Dot-Sweater-Wide-Leg-Plaid-Pants-Contemporary/prod151370056/?ecid=NMCIGoogleProductAds&ci_sku=prod149900123skuWHITEBLACK&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw={keyword}">Alice & Olivia $297</a></p> <p align="center"><img alt="Shrunken blazer in Pop Art polka dot" src="http://s7.jcrew.com/is/image/jcrew/18461_WD5124_m?$pdp_fs418$" width="306" height="306"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/blazers/PRDOVR~18461/99102833279/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~polka%20dot/18461.jsp">J crew – $198</a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><img alt="No. 2 pencil skirt in Pop Art polka dot" src="http://s7.jcrew.com/is/image/jcrew/76957_WD5124_m?$pdp_fs418$" width="354" height="354"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_special_sizes/size16/skirts/PRDOVR~76957/99102668888/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~30~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~polka+dot/76957.jsp">J Crew – was $118 now $79</a></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://www1.assets-gap.com/webcontent/0005/100/014/cn5100014.jpg" width="257" height="340"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=79757&vid=1&pid=557738&scid=557738072">Old Navy $24.94</a></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_back/00048085-01.jpg"></p> <p align="center">Forever 21 – $24.80</p> <p align="center"><img alt="<em>Shawl We Dance</em>? Dress - S" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/public/yvEorkR-6ee_st1II21Gi8mltMaTiVn2lgyxc2Ay1OLx620A8KX8qj05FlmJrs5tgBuVNaG1iItGIVOnxDEZ5QK5des4KR9RYYhlNovo9fssiS-DCGhmH5B8b9zvk5PfJ47aD3v5k1TDlqI62VE3-7121qyzvUVFkHGrXlLh1Twqay9Y6YF5c-PkWLcPGLM9gNMW7AuNbyj4nlt38c8LCccOBq-jbyY=s220-c" width="294" height="294"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/shawl-we-dance-dress?ref=1&utm_medium=CJaffiliate&utm_campaign=CJ&utm_source=CJ">Mod Cloth – $44.99</a></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_front/00036383-07.jpg"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=BTMs&ProductID=2000036383&VariantID=">Forever 21 – $15.80</a></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/mim/9a/ca/9aca7c5a5bde64f505d69f33256e07a8.jpg"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/item/lauren-conrad-kohls-blazers-lc--polkadot-blazer/356257271">Lauren Conrad at Kohls – $49</a></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://www.forever21.com/images/model_front/02928588-02.jpg"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&Category=Outerwear&ProductID=2002928588&VariantID=&utm_source=affiliatetraction&utm_medium=cj&utm_campaign=affiliate">Forever 21 – $24.80</a></p> <p align="center"><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSevKxOc_1SkKPwou4OtM8A54D_w0LEbuXKbRM093cOzbrYIIFvAw" width="320" height="228"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kate-spade-new-york-rigid-iphone-4-4s-case/3363348?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=kate_spade_new_york_rigid_iphone_4_&_4s_case:345712_11&cm_pla=small_leather_goods:women:cases_&_covers&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:ad=13566440033&mr:adType=pla&mr:keyword={keyword}&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=3A6FF1F9-1CEA-E011-8116-001517B1882A&origin=pla">Kate Spade Iphone case – $40</a></p> <p align="center">or try <a href="http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=kate+spade+polka+dot+iphone+case&rt=nc&LH_BIN=1">Ebay</a> starting at $3 HOLLA!</p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-69311785545722375562012-08-16T12:17:00.001-07:002012-08-16T12:26:09.224-07:00DIY Framed cleaning checklist<p>Like every wonderful Type A, OCD obsessed out there, I love a good ole checklist, there is nothing quite like the accomplishment of checking something off, especially when it comes to the mundane tasks of cleaning! I have been scouring Pinterest to find a cleaning checklist for quite some time but could never find the right one. When I saw this one, I knew it was just the right project I was looking for! </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Easy way to keep the house clean! Just check off and then wipe away!" src="http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/69665125456177928_ZGZdruPc_f.jpg" width="423" height="343"></p> <p>Not only does this allow you to customize your own cleaning checklist, but then framing it allows you to check off what you have completed using a dry erase marker, wipe it clean each day, week or month and continue to reuse it again and again!</p> <p align="center"><strong>Materials:</strong> </p> <p align="center">Frame</p> <p align="center">Sheet of printer paper</p> <p align="center">Dry Erase Markers</p> <p align="center">Decorative paper (I used tissue paper)</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NhAnLbuYdqQ/UC1HQe_7vnI/AAAAAAAABZQ/fAIbw2hBi9I/s1600-h/Houston-20120816-01287%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Houston-20120816-01287" border="0" alt="Houston-20120816-01287" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nmgIdnMuliA/UC1HROLZE8I/AAAAAAAABZY/dha6hOO4NVs/Houston-20120816-01287_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="444" height="343"></a></p> <p>This was seriously the easiest DIY I have ever done. Took a whopping 5 minutes! I will probably go back and eventually add more to my checklist, and type it up to make it look neater like the pinterest version, but for now, this does the trick for me! </p> <p>Head over to <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2012/08/diy-monogrammed-bag-link-party.html">Hi Sugarplum</a> to see some other awesome DIY projects that were finished “In about an hour”</p> <p><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2012/08/diy-monogrammed-bag-link-party.html"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="about an hour link button" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8019/7706288168_8788be172d_o.jpg" width="242" height="242"></a></p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-20169678719732409152012-08-07T06:23:00.001-07:002012-08-07T06:23:10.645-07:00Bailey Anne: 3 Months<img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/255340_1992412179849_700998277_n.jpg" width="412" height="494"> <p>Clothes: Well, a lot of the 0-3 suddenly became too small OVERNIGHT it was a sad day when I went to dress her and a 0-3 outfit didn’t fit! She is still in between sizes though, her 3 mo. clothes still fit but some are too tight (length wise) the 3-6 are a little too big. I’m sure she’ll be filling them out in no time. </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/269712_1990491371830_803946877_n.jpg" width="353" height="468"></p> <p>Routine: We still have a great routine during the day she is eating every 3 hours, during the nights have been pretty amazing. We had our first 9 hour night this month. It was incredible!!! I felt like a new woman! A night in our house can be anywhere from 6-9 hours. I have tried lately to skip her nap in the evenings and filling it with a walk in the stroller and her bath and that helps her sleep longer but sometimes she insists on that nap! I try to put her closer to 10 pm because she has a good chance of making it until 6:30 ish and I can just get up for the day, but every now and then she’ll go down closer to 9 and wake up around 4 am then again at 7 am. </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/268352_1983499477037_1875635874_n.jpg" width="398" height="528"></p> <p>Personality: smiling and laughing so much now, even laughed out loud for the first time, so cute!! She loves to mimic what our mouths are doing and talk to us. Love to sit up (with assistance of course) and pick her head up. <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/417631_1974567493743_1177375815_n.jpg" width="344" height="455"> <p>She still loves the ceiling fans, and lamps. I showed her some Elmo you tube videos and she loved him, she also loves “Mr. Bunny” as we call him, Big Bird and a bumblebee. <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/378357_1990494011896_2131229919_n.jpg" width="280" height="369"> <p>Big things happened this month. She is in her room full time and she started rolling over! Every morning when I get her from her crib she has flipped over! She also started going to the gym nursery! I have to admit, that first work out class was hard, I thought about her the entire time but ever since it has been great. She loves it, the ladies are so sweet and she even has a little (boy)friend she swings next to, don’t tell dad! <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vck2Ua_ghNE/UCEWvWOB9LI/AAAAAAAABY8/tEN9tnZ1M4o/wlEmoticon-smile2.png?imgmax=800"></p> <p>We also went back to Horseshoe Bay where she had her first dips in the pool, which she loved. good girl.</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/422203_1983670521313_355910316_n.jpg" width="325" height="431"></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/552702_1985469166278_1589750362_n.jpg" width="306" height="406"></p> <p>We also had our first night in the ER. The day we came home from vacation she started spitting up bile. We went to a 24 hr. clinic where they took x-rays and sent us over to TX Children’s via ambulance. Multiple hours and x-rays later all turned out fine and they sent us on our way. Talk about emotional rollercoaster!!</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/315417_1990494931919_1726225509_n.jpg" width="390" height="521"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/625611_1990494531909_815463456_n.jpg" width="356" height="472"></p> <p align="center">hopefully Month 4 will be a little less dramatic!!</p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-14543494192129056762012-08-03T06:59:00.001-07:002012-08-03T07:00:17.188-07:00Frugal Find: leopard “tortoise” sunnies<p>if you know me, you KNOW I love me some good leopard print or tortoise as its sometimes called, (basically same look, different name). </p> <p>I just can’t help it, I am now more obsessed than ever. Leopard is popping up everywhere I go! So when I saw these beauties, I had to find a cheaper option! </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://www.eyegoodies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/karen-walker-perfect-day-sunglasses-b.jpg" width="353" height="354"></p> <p align="center">fell hard for these, but not the price tag. <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/perfect-day-sunglasses-karen-walker/vp/v=1/845524441938350.htm?folderID=2534374302162611&colorId=28436&extid=affprg-4441350">Karen Walker $220</a></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=50840409"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=270630002&tid=plaff4441350&ap=2&siteID=plafcid105">Kate Spade Gayla $128</a></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://jmstevens.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/rayban_wayfarer_tortoise_ex.jpg" width="356" height="261"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ray-ban-new-wayfarer-55mm-sunglasses/3289879?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=ray-ban_'new_wayfarer'_55mm_sunglasses:543595&cm_pla=eyewear:men:sunglasses&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:ad=13566440033&mr:adType=pla&mr:keyword={keyword}&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=83666C00-D063-E111-8435-001517B1882A&origin=pla">Ray Ban Tortoise Wayfarer $150</a></p> <p align="center"><img alt="Image 1 of ASOS Bridge Detail Cats Eye Sunglasses" src="http://images.asos.com/inv/x/18/136/858621/tortoise/image1xl.jpg" width="208" height="264"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Bridge-Detail-Cats-Eye-Sunglasses/ruk1a/?iid=858621&cid=4545&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Tortoise&mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1CcmlkZ2UtRGV0YWlsLUNhdHMtRXllLVN1bmdsYXNzZXMvUHJvZC8.">ASOS $19.88</a></p> <p align="center"><img alt="UrbanSpecs Sunglasses Classics <em>Wayfarer</em> / Frame: <em>Tortoise</em> Lens: Brown" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/public/7dtS9BLXe-qmIqbVfq6oAIq31g5fw9O6YsPiAA3xp6_qRPrkL4OOG0Frn6P7xDHcKr6IorsuqSVKcselfL_iFB_EGLoA1j6zZPyQtSkSL4B8LO-GlOzcbYl8j8G_JQR3uSUxzxfv8ui292PTQjh8YpWTFZmFe4loI2fKtIfGCT8xGzKWHySJv5etJDjs23IB=s220-c"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.eyesave.com/styles/p16692/index.aspx?referrer=Google&mr:trackingCode=67277FA8-19B3-E011-9A77-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA&Keyword=UrbanSpecsFW1115TTpla&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=14023058438&mr:keyword={keyword}">Eye Specs $8.99</a></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/pict/1407533074274040_3.jpg" width="236" height="96"></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Found <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/140753307427?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649">these</a> on Ebay for $7</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Addiction satisfied. Have a great weekend!</p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-85926569076199898282012-08-02T09:53:00.001-07:002012-08-02T09:59:08.749-07:00Inspire me: Healthy<p> I’m not sure if it’s the heat and we are all forced into our skivvies or what but blog land has been booming with healthy inspiration for weeks now and I am loving it!!! I have been eating healthier and working out on my own but now <a href="http://allinmytwenties.blogspot.com/">Kristen</a> and <a href="http://www.amommasdesiresandpacifiers.com/">Raven</a> have started a link up, the perfect way to help keep us all on track. </p> <p><a href="http://allinmytwenties.blogspot.com/2012/08/inspire-me-healthy.html"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e379/raven123smith123/newstuff/getfit.jpg"></a></p> <p align="center">Height: 5’5’’</p> <p align="center">starting weight before I was pregnant: 135-140 </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6vOVDwDXtuI/UBqwe0jENNI/AAAAAAAABYA/T0LUEiHMpXI/s1600-h/216648_1618896282185_116728_n%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="216648_1618896282185_116728_n" border="0" alt="216648_1618896282185_116728_n" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pcmELsURE8Y/UBqwfWdyeHI/AAAAAAAABYI/lQEzTP4z_ok/216648_1618896282185_116728_n_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="115" height="357"></a></p> <p align="center">Final weight during pregnancy: 166</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sVTW6WqAO2Q/UBqwgAL9JzI/AAAAAAAABYQ/I3zsCkaMTzo/s1600-h/baby%252520pics%252520015%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="baby pics 015" border="0" alt="baby pics 015" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1X4n3_CPS5A/UBqwgs2TCbI/AAAAAAAABYY/dHbznkRblRI/baby%252520pics%252520015_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="163" height="414"></a></p> <p align="center">Current Weight: 144</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HXYKe-4-JbQ/UBqwha8OTvI/AAAAAAAABYg/0aysb0J_8oc/s1600-h/156454_10150954897245987_2030957878_n%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="156454_10150954897245987_2030957878_n" border="0" alt="156454_10150954897245987_2030957878_n" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E533Fsjgx1I/UBqwhrllbVI/AAAAAAAABYo/5hP_egOQSAU/156454_10150954897245987_2030957878_n_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="126" height="397"></a></p> <p align="center">Goal Weight: 130-135</p> <p align="center"><font color="#ff80c0" size="7" face="Dagobert"><strong>Goals:</strong></font> </p> <p align="center">Workout 4-5 times a week</p> <p align="center">Cook 4 times a week</p> <p align="center">Drink 8 glasses (64 oz) of water daily</p> <p>I have been told that while I am still breastfeeding my body will hold onto some of the fat that it needs. So while I am not going to dwell on the POUNDS at this point (my baby is #1) I want to feel better and get back in shape so I am going to track progress, workouts, water intake and weekly meals just to keep myself accountable! Even if you aren’t shedding pounds, guaranteed if you are working out, and eating better you <em>will</em> start to feel better and that is great motivation right there! Here’s to getting healthy and feeling great! Hope you will join! </p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-74471250852976628152012-07-23T10:20:00.001-07:002012-07-23T10:21:08.943-07:00Issues<p>I have commitment issues. Not in my relationships, thank god. But with big ticket house items. I tend to have design ADD. I get bored with a room/color schemes and want to switch them up all the time. Poor husband. Rugs and accessories get moved around on the daily around here. </p> <p> I have been on the lookout for a show stopping entry rug for some time. Entry ways are one of my favorite spaces, they are a guests first impression of your home! Originally I wanted a punch of color and pattern, something like these</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Farah Diamond Recycled Yarn Indoor/Outdoor Rug" src="http://ab.pbimgs.com/pbimgs/ab/images/dp/wcm/201215/0008/img59o.jpg" width="473" height="426"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/farah-diamond-outdoor-rug/?pkey=crugs-by-color">via</a></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Scroll Tile Rug - Orange" src="http://ab.pbimgs.com/pbimgs/ab/images/dp/wcm/201214/0005/img63o.jpg" width="476" height="429"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/scroll-tile-rug-orange/?pkey=crugs-by-color">via</a></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Rugs USA Satara Modern Damask Grey Rug" src="http://cdn2.ha-img.com/p/s3/200SBFG05D.jpg" width="354" height="545"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-modern-damask/grey/200SBFG05C-508.html">via</a></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Shaw Pacifica Blake Antique Gold Rug" src="http://cdn2.ha-img.com/p/s3/1373K07902200.jpg" width="330" height="449"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/shaw-blake/antique-gold/1373K07902200-2029.html">via</a></p> <p>But the commitment phobe in me had to remind myself, You have issues, choosing a colorful or trendy rug would probably not be my smartest move given that I will want to move it around my home in the future. I can always add color to my entry with a mirror and accessories! Finally I spotted a gorgeous rug, and took the plunge!</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Andalusia Dhurrie - Feather Gray/Ivory" src="http://ab.weimgs.com/weimgs/ab/images/wcm/products/201224/0002/img12o.jpg" width="508" height="508"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/andalusia-rug-r653/?pkey=crugs-flooring">via</a></p> <p>I love it! Not too busy and a nice neutral color so I can use it in any room in my house! </p> <p>Can’t wait to meet her in person. Hopefully we will have a long lasting relationship.</p> <p>We are off to Horseshoe Bay again! See you in a week!</p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-69138694736683672662012-07-16T05:42:00.001-07:002012-07-16T06:03:50.541-07:00Phone Photo Monday!<p>Today I am linking up with Savannah and Ashlee for….</p> <p><a href="http://www.savanahsmiles.com/2012/07/phone-photo-fun_16.html"><img src="https://sites.google.com/site/makesavanahsmile/files/phonephotofun.png"></a></p> <p>Some of these you may have seen if you follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRoadtoBliss">Twitter</a> or Instagram {roadtobliss}! If you don’t follow me, you should, and I’ll follow you. sounds a little creepy.. anywho, here we go!</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/552291_1977214279911_2097555135_n.jpg" width="556" height="417"></p> <p align="center">a night out with friends!</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/534681_1977213639895_373873918_n.jpg" width="542" height="406"></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/552408_1977213039880_2001288367_n.jpg" width="551" height="413"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center">We just can’t help ourselves.</p> <p align="center"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/306766_1976035810450_2061193439_n.jpg"></p> <p align="center">Twins??</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/417631_1974567493743_1177375815_n.jpg" width="447" height="594"></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/575745_1974567013731_512704541_n.jpg" width="451" height="599"></p> <p align="center">celebrating our 6 month wedding anniversary. </p> <p align="center"><img src="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/182173_1971787064234_214423347_n.jpg" width="506" height="384"></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/255347_1977757093481_773060856_n.jpg" width="405" height="537"></p> <p align="center">the little dress GiGi and PawPaw brought back from Cabo!</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/394728_1977757653495_660532966_n.jpg" width="380" height="507"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center">had to stand here for a good 10 minutes because Michaels is locking up spray paint now!! What’s next, glue and bath salts? crazy kids…ruining it for us all</p> <p align="center"><img src="https://yfrog.com/gzigjzij:tw1"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://caraloren.blogspot.com/">Cara Loren</a> hair on day 3 AMAZE</p> <p align="center"><img src="https://instagr.am/p/M3oDPuL56n/media/?size=l" width="454" height="454"></p> <p align="center">pretty new kicks. on sale. double win</p> <p align="center"><img src="https://yfrog.com/odyyyruqj:tw1" width="410" height="544"></p> <p align="center">givin me some ‘tude already, hahah</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/556973_1977756693471_953854347_n.jpg" width="405" height="537"></p> <p align="center">but then a smile, love her!</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/311499_1977756853475_1035023962_n.jpg" width="365" height="484"></p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-80976407037197100062012-07-12T14:00:00.001-07:002012-07-12T14:06:02.619-07:00Eye candy for a week of hibernation<p>sorry for the lack of blog posts it has been looking a whole lot like this outside….</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/00/Flood102405.JPG/220px-Flood102405.JPG" width="445" height="341"></p> <p>which basically makes me want to do nothing all. day. long. sorry bout it. me and rain don’t get along.</p> <p>Fortunately for me, I have kept up my workouts every morning! which makes me feel a little less of a bum, but unfortunately for hubs, that’s just about all I’ve done… whoops!</p> <p>I have found some new blogs during my week of hibernation which to me makes for an efficient week, right? </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://caraloren.blogspot.com/"><font size="6">Cara loren</font></a><font size="6">’</font></p> <p align="center">Gorgeous blogger who posts really cute and trendy outfits</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6nrimCsIDkJvqTQWu5YFQHP_-yl4KY6I2Ybx886JaOUbBOSh69qnL8WF6MEL939K4W_Uww9h41KOWIGCa2KRYnzcbVkB-dHEZfsQKJvDDgGJGSgGpRZaVcL11p7jD9ITt_LJVsFPajzw/s640/DSC_0916.jpg"></p> <p align="center"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicQ6bn6It-SDaYmY7YB3wWlWEXpiR0W8REgzForPE70PAVFKx2aCp2TBYYMty1XiZ_2Pi2_X25gBy0gd-V8R75EUKTLu5oBMdRAcwX-tQDe-oK6ckciDi_O_DwQG768PPw0KP6UCrgabU/s640/DSC_1298.jpg"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://caraloren.blogspot.com/2012/05/wavy-curls-tutorial.html">AWESOME hair tutorials</a> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="https://instagr.am/p/M3oDPuL56n/media/?size=l" width="405" height="405"></p> <p align="center"><font size="3">{my hair on day 3! amaze!}</font></p> <p align="center">and adorable photos of her family!</p> <p align="center"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWntcAZlHLQvDtL0mZz7RftltRjAefSeUNcpoTvOf1Dc35uButyhLRrYh7BlRmjh_gkJ4K-QMrBPduE3rb7SK_yWfruAH-Yzzcn6gzQw4Y7gdebe0HAJsO_kBYaJZViE8biB9mQRofr4/s640/DSC_0884.jpg"></p> <p align="center"><font size="3">{Picture perfect, right?}</font></p> <p align="center">go <a href="http://caraloren.blogspot.com/">check her out</a>!</p> <p align="center"><font color="#000000" size="5"><a href="http://sadieandstella.blogspot.com">Sadie and Stella</a></font></p> <p>It is rare when I find design inspiration that I feel like is <em>exactly </em>my style because I like eclectic, antique one-of-a-kind pieces but also traditional colors and even a touch of modern fabrics. I’ve never known what to even call my “style”. I believe some call it transitional. But I have found myself drooling over every single image at Sadie and Stella and thinking that is <em>exactly</em> my style! </p> <p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEXRGHN4Rqe5NsynU8Jc-D0WDZyGeRyXJuGdr70oNX94Q8TmHJ4HsMhkTWsHhUQR63XJ-jVqyB1_oyoZ1QS8Fa6mNzN2aMAdwkb-5zN-u0N5y2JdlRcXKIuusWBp1Jk9_TKopYQckdxn8/s640/sarah_master.jpg" width="549" height="426"></p> <p align="center">a little bit eclectic, traditional and modern!</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh762CoEwyrKwDbUNekzOX5uptfszeGXgPNRwq2MFi8QojFDjvKZqYTYZZO875E6JNh5Dzdh-A59Q8m0x9OLi9x1lTjZWVOkELmgar6m9aWU6wBpKjOeKHshFoQPgIhBoML6Bjo7DrGqmo/s640/lindsayliving.jpg" width="571" height="411"></p> <p align="center">and again, nailed it. not many people would think you could throw that trunk in with the modern chairs and the different hues of blue and green, love it!! </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihtRa3-dht7sWmCFd1fRP66FolR4aCv0bSeAv4GUGVZJQ-e7y1GRaZSXzcM5qMeJmG8_mfd3TegJwHj2R-z6UY5kb8-HdovTnHvNs46ASqyhlszV1ipg085lB5G1cWL3Y8uwIvwV2BlW8/s640/Lindsay_master.jpg" width="568" height="411"></p> <p>I mean come on, abstract painting, traditional headboard, mix of patterns, ANTLERS for crying out loud. genius!</p> <p align="center">and excuse me, her <a href="http://sadieandstella.blogspot.com/2012/05/ss-diy-nailhead-runner.html">DIY nailhead runner</a>. I just about lost it.</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdC7I0JdECscIhq6jplJVL7v2C4hl55P2IFqhYb21gVH0M6ZYsiJQS3zyozy9t62iWzREqJgRVMGvVKuWHD1HXDqj-VA37j0lMZH2WwQKmttF0OPjK4rbj3WpYm5Xm6Im_ESsYO0cZh-M/s640/photo-17.JPG" width="515" height="683"></p> <p>I could go on and on, so until this rain stops, drooling over at <a href="http://sadieandstella.blogspot.com">Sadie and Stella</a> is where I’ll be… </p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-59575876036051321712012-07-06T06:12:00.001-07:002012-07-06T06:27:09.155-07:00Frugal Find Friday<p>Anyone else feel like its Tuesday?? July 4th falling on a Wednesday was a little crazy. but I kinda liked it, 2 days on, 1 day off, 2 days on, 2 days off. I think it could work. No one would get anything done. ever. but It could work. <p>Our 4th was perfect. Poolside, booze, food and fireworks, and family. <p align="center">And a cute little sailor girl <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/539841_1968975553948_502664254_n.jpg" width="353" height="468"> <p align="center">This is her first of three 4th of July outfits I had for her. haha. this chick is gonna hate me before she’s 5. <p>Anyway this weeks frugal find is bit of a lazy one, I’m sure you have seen it around blog land but IMO has to be one of my fave frugal finds in history. <p align="center">The sunburst mirror. <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Suzanne Kasler Sunburst Mirror #4" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/9086/10h/origin-d1.scene7.com/is/image/ballarddesigns/T_WithZoom?$w400$&$src=WM772_main" width="375" height="375"> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/bd/15125?SourceCode=FROG07&cm_mmc=mer-_-cse-_-google-_-prod-feed&mr:trackingCode=4C1338CC-8BB7-DF11-904F-002219319097&mr:referralID=NA">$99.00 via Ballard Designs</a> <p>Same look, and much cheaper, I give you the Martha Stewart version. Martha always comes through. <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/b9/b9aae6bc-3caf-4653-8c70-8e1a3bfd5865_300.jpg" width="341" height="341"> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-203024519/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=martha+stewart+mirror&storeId=10051">$34.97 via Home Depot!</a> <p>Everyone should own this! Killer price, great size and color. I love it!! </p> <p>Like the look? Go get you one! or shop these</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Cbk 303795 Sunburst Golden Metal Ribbon Mirror" src="http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/public/t5J1buTFWjd6FoI7yv09UeqmIWE2keqI29xKkGCxMLdNKzNZZOwbSbKIMWHDYbAZ-rqT1CfoxBmsM3LGeS-refHFdyyPL_1NPWtYNcUN8aFuFC4nq-IDoIrbLe-cFC9Wic6QGpRmxOdK" width="291" height="291"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Sunburst-Golden-Ribbon-Mirror/dp/B005D5HCTE">$53.99 via Amazon</a></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Home ORB Sunburst Metal Mirror 23" - 23"x3/5".Opens in a new window" src="http://img3.targetimg3.com/wcsstore/TargetSAS//img/p/13/15/13159103.jpg"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.target.com/p/home-orb-sunburst-metal-mirror-23-23-x3-5/-/A-13159103?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Froogle_df&LNM=%7C13159103&CPNG=home%20decor&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=13159103">$24.19 via Target</a></p> <p>For an even cheaper route, see my DIY Sunburst mirror <a href="http://roadtobliss.blogspot.com/2011/07/diy-sunburst-mirror.html">here</a></p> <p>Have a great weekend! </p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-77622273729867631602012-06-28T09:14:00.001-07:002012-07-06T06:28:35.995-07:00Bailey Anne: 2 Months<p><img src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/168826_1963534257919_701995344_n.jpg" width="578" height="223"></p> <p>Weight 11 lbs 12 oz, 23 in. long</p> <p>Clothes 0-3, size 1 diapers</p> <p>During the day she is eating every 3 hours, during the night anywhere from 4-7 hours. We had our first 7 hour night this month. It was incredible!!! Although I did wake up multiple times and check if she was breathing.</p> <p>She is doing so much better at napping as I have created more of a routine. I like to follow a routine but usually stress if I set my routine too strict, since she is still young I have a routine of what we do but not at certain times due to different wake up times, etc. It is pretty much Eat, play, nap, repeat. Play is either tummy time, laying on her play mat, swinging (which she loves now) or an outing.</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/532380_1962489791808_916083691_n.jpg" width="380" height="505"></p> <p>Personality: She smiles and laughs so much now, and tries so hard to talk to us and mimic what our mouths are doing.</p> <p>She is a curious girl and very observant. It is hilarious when I walk with you, you turn your head back and forth back and forth real fast to look at everything we are passing. You will stare at your toys, mirrors, etc for a few minutes but a lot of your time is spent starting at ceiling fans, light fixtures (it is hilarious to watch your face when we turn it off and on), the couch, paintings, and other things around our home. Makes me think you could maybe have a love for home décor just like your momma! </p> <p>We have had a lot more outings this month as you have started to like your car seat and the car much more, We have been to home goods quite a bit, academy, target, various other stores, and your first girls night!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tZP8qhHtx2I/T-yC60GTcyI/AAAAAAAABXs/f1PsChkKoOk/s1600-h/252299_3623194428064_190965198_n%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="252299_3623194428064_190965198_n" border="0" alt="252299_3623194428064_190965198_n" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-g3dvhFwsqAg/T-yC7e9l-mI/AAAAAAAABX0/U6_WlfASZ4Y/252299_3623194428064_190965198_n_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="366"></a></p> <p>She also had her first road trip this month, to Horseshoe bay! She did amazingly well, I was so proud! We only had to stop once on the way up there and didn’t even have to stop on the way home!! I was nervous at first but now feel confident about taking future trips!</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/165895_1962363548652_685231300_n.jpg" width="305" height="404"></p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-79364602917207897932012-06-22T07:56:00.001-07:002012-07-06T06:30:22.986-07:00Frugal find Friday!<p>I love me some frugal finds, y’all! Sales, clearances, finding great deals, they give me an adrenaline rush, I love it!! If I find something I love I scour the web to either find a cheaper option or make sure that I am getting exactly what I’m paying for! *Read online reviews, they are key, people!</p> <p>I love these Jonathan Adler Owl bookends but at $195…. for bookends… no thanks!</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx152/booklicious/adlerowls.jpg" width="321" height="321"></p> <p align="center">$195 via <a href="http://www.horchow.com/p/Jonathan-Adler-Pair-of-Owl-Bookends-Desk-Accessories/cprod87150009/?ecid=HCCIGoogleFeed&003=5841029&010=H603L&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=cprod87150009sku">Horchow</a></p> <p align="center">so while at home goods the other day I stumbled upon these!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LFOL6DZ4kY8/T-SHp5SmD8I/AAAAAAAABXU/Cu_rfPNa4tQ/s1600-h/owl-bookends3.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="owl bookends" border="0" alt="owl bookends" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PZXPUq6Ugvc/T-SHqa7lJRI/AAAAAAAABXc/lA-jZ5qt4SE/owl-bookends_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="359" height="321"></a></p> <p align="center">$11.95 can’t beat that!</p> <p align="center">Here are two other cute options if you like the look: <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="White Owl Resin Bookends - Set of 2 (7.25"x 4") by Barnes & Noble: Product Image" src="http://img2.imagesbn.com/images/45370000/45374390.JPG"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Home-gift/White-Owl-Resin-Bookends-Set-of-2/e/9781615571192?r=1&r=1&IF=N&cm_mmc=Google%20Product%20Search-_-Q000000630-_-Home%20gift-_-9781615571192">39.95 via Barnes and Noble</a></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://images.zgallerie.com/is/image/ZGallerie/hero/white-owl-bookends-186455972.jpg" width="288" height="288"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/p-12020-white-owl-bookends.aspx">29.95 via Z Gallerie</a></p> <p align="center">Love these, I may have to order for myself, since the ones I found are a gift for a friend! </p> <p align="center">Hope you have a blissful weekend! We are off to our favorite place, the beautiful hill country of Texas, Horseshoe Bay! First trip with the baby, wish us luck! </p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-84867026331540729912012-06-21T07:27:00.001-07:002012-07-06T06:30:09.614-07:00My road to bliss<p>When I started blogging I was at a crossroads with where my life was headed so I appropriately named my blog “The Road to Bliss” to help chronicle my journey at finding bliss in every aspect of my life. </p> <p>So, naturally when I got engaged, married and had Bailey, I debated for weeks on changing my blog name. Because I now, had found bliss. </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Happiness" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinterest.com/upload/122793527309525687_vdQiP2Nq_f.jpg" width="347" height="459"></p> <p>Even though I am happier than I have ever been, I began thinking that no matter where we are in our lives we should <em>always </em>be on the road to bliss. We should never arrive<em> </em>there and just stop. Life doesn’t stop. We need to be constantly challenging ourselves, trying new things, creating new hobbies, making new friends, always striving to be a better person, Christian, friend, wife and mom. All of which will continue to bring more and more bliss into our lives every day! You’ll never hear anyone say they have <em>too </em>much bliss in their lives! </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Creative Bliss Day 12: Inspiring Poster Featuring Gandhi Quotes on http://www.howdesign.com" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinterest.com/upload/277675133245338332_WgXgqdP4_f.jpg" width="324" height="494"></p> <p>So I ask you friends, are you on your road to bliss? </p> <p>here are 3 ways to break out of your same old, same old and bring in some more bliss!</p> <p>1. make a new friend/reconnect with old friends or commit to seeing your current friends more</p> <p>Seek out other bloggers in your area, contact old friends you haven’t seen in a while. Both of which I am committed to doing this summer! I have such a fun group of bloggers (Htown bloggers) in my area that meet up each month and I have never been (for shame) but come July, I will be there! I also just learned a friend from elementary school just moved into my neighborhood and another moved nearby! We have all <em>said</em> we will get together. but I am committed to making that happen! I am also committing to seeing my current friends more often, we all get so busy and live all over the city so its easy to go weeks without seeing them! Not any longer! I went over to one of my best friends houses last night to catch up and hang out </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LWnvK67L82U/T-NGEF68mXI/AAAAAAAABXA/z-qxSaCQeOM/s1600-h/252299_3623194428064_190965198_n%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="252299_3623194428064_190965198_n" border="0" alt="252299_3623194428064_190965198_n" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1-FcJIiZx5w/T-NGEycMx0I/AAAAAAAABXI/M-fAReiLw-0/252299_3623194428064_190965198_n_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="381" height="436"></a></p> <p>2. Find a new hobby: try a new workout</p> <p>I recently tried Zumba for the first time. I <em>almost</em> chickened out and just went to my trusty old treadmill but I challenged myself and am SO glad that I did. That had to be the most fun I have ever had working out. and even bigger plus, I am pretty sore which in workout code means its working, right?….</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Zumba, Zumba, Zumba, Zumba!!" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinterest.com/upload/129056345541945602_kIJyYdH8_f.jpg" width="284" height="434"></p> <p align="center">I should look like this in no time, no? I am excited to continue going to a class I love and there are many more I can’t wait to try!</p> <p>‘3. clear the clutter/revamp some old furniture</p> <p>Clean out your closets, garage, even your car. Clearing the clutter will instantly give you a mood booster! And could possibly make you some cash! Have a garage sale, a blog sale, or take your items to a store like Plato’s closet where they will buy your gently used clothes. Or just do your good deed for the day and donate them! </p> <p>You could go an even further step and revamp an old piece of furniture, a mirror or even some picture frames. It’s amazing what a can of paint (even spray) can do! </p> <p>I don’t have a photo of my actual chairs before (shame) but picture something like this</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ANfgBfvUcXs/TlG1CEHCmHI/AAAAAAAAFbk/zxevY7wtSyM/louis%252520cane%252520back%252520chair%252520006_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg"></p> <p align="center">old chipped pair of awful</p> <p align="center">bring in a small can of paint, fabric and a staple gun</p> <p align="center">Brand “New” chairs!</p> <p align="center"><img alt="j01ea.jpg" src="http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg876/scaled.php?tn=0&server=876&filename=j01ea.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640" width="339" height="443"><img alt="67253110.jpg" src="http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg615/scaled.php?tn=0&server=615&filename=67253110.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640" width="340" height="451"></p> <p align="center">How are you bringing bliss into your life? </p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-62481804572017792482012-06-20T13:19:00.001-07:002012-07-06T06:29:41.819-07:00Bailey Anne: 1 month<p>my little girl turn 1 month old recently! At her 2 week old appointment she weighed in at 8 lbs 8 oz. but I recently hopped on the scale with her and she was about 9-10 lbs! </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/574518_1914162303651_407498940_n.jpg" width="272" height="361"></p> <p>She definitely has changed in appearance in the past couple weeks, when she was born she was a spitting image of her dad but as those chunky precious cheeks and big blue eyes have come in, I see a little more of myself! </p> <p>She was 21 in. long at her 2 week appointment and is wearing newborn and 0-3 clothes. Although the newborn sleepers with feet are probably ready to be retired any day now *tear</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/560618_1899502817173_859667440_n.jpg" width="313" height="414"></p> <p>The past month has been so much fun, with her changing SO much every day! When we brought her home, I loved how small and delicate she was, I kept saying I never wanted her to grow but the more she changes, the more joy she brings us each and every day! She is starting to focus and smile so much which melts my heart and although she was trying to lift her head at 2 days old (overachiever!) she can definitely hold her head up much better and turn her head from side to side. She LOVES to kick and has strong little legs, which I knew long before she was here! </p> <p>She is the cuddliest little baby and LOVES to be held, snuggle up to my face and sleep in our arms. I have to remind myself at times when I feel like I’ve done NADA all day long that one day I won’t be able to hold onto her long enough, so enjoy these moments when I am all she wants <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fR1qFUD1GyA/T-IwPbtSeSI/AAAAAAAABWM/uM7VtFrfUDg/wlEmoticon-smile2.png?imgmax=800"></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/380331_1927296151989_1692758993_n.jpg" width="229" height="304"></p> <p>She has been a great breast feeder from day one but we have started to supplement a bottle of formula 1 or 2 days a week just to give momma break from time to time. When she does take a bottle she is eating 4 oz. and has consistently been eating every 3-4 hours. </p> <p><img src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/579337_1947279291555_320210285_n.jpg" width="460" height="335"></p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-87069360558711826292012-06-01T20:33:00.001-07:002012-06-01T20:39:20.301-07:00back in blogging action!<p>Hi friends! yes, I’m still alive just been a little busy <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-H5lED62syFs/T8mJcMv8AsI/AAAAAAAABVw/4VJzSL4ZOaI/wlEmoticon-smile2.png?imgmax=800"></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/577968_1919868446301_1883355774_n.jpg" width="424" height="321"></p> <p align="center"><font size="7" face="Dagobert"><font color="#d16349" size="7" face="Dagobert"><strong>Bailey Anne Broussard</strong></font></font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/543614_1896521342638_1529730507_32167926_1650318301_n.jpg" width="291" height="386"></p> <p align="center">On April 24th at 4:37 am our precious little girl was born!</p> <p align="center">The past 5 weeks have been a whirlwind of the greatest emotions and moments of my life! Don’t get it twisted, it has also been some of the toughest moments but being a mom is the single greatest gift God could ever give someone! I am blessed and so thankful I was chosen to be this little angel’s momma!</p> <p align="center">As June begins, I am making the commitment to start blogging again. Being that I started this blog primarily to have a journal of sorts to look back on one day, but now as she is going to grow SO fast, I definitely want to keep better track of what’s going on!</p> <p align="center">I won’t make this an entire “baby” blog but would you blame me if I did??</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/538684_10150859719174043_1173157730_n.jpg" width="301" height="416"></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/526686_1898133822949_55687805_n.jpg" width="279" height="370"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qYB1-5045Oo/T8mJhyeU0WI/AAAAAAAABV4/iuQYK_d0KGM/s1600-h/image%25255B5%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HRBGV076xJA/T8mJjocLOvI/AAAAAAAABWA/AltTkxBprNI/image_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="238" height="328"></a></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/564873_1901002214657_2014244652_n.jpg" width="273" height="362"></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/577594_1932033270414_1529730507_32189926_1600002345_n.jpg" width="336" height="446"></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/536443_1898132062905_1529730507_32168376_1143045664_n.jpg" width="302" height="401"></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/542107_1941944598191_1377354734_n.jpg" width="336" height="445"></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/318118_10150773882319043_536165276_n.jpg" width="354" height="494"></p> <p>ok.. got that out of my system. </p> <p>Regular blogging returns Monday! </p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-4205409218512174782012-04-17T06:32:00.001-07:002012-04-17T06:34:12.289-07:00What do an old woman, a drunk and Jon Stewart have in common?<p>ME, apparently….</p> <p align="center">Today I am <a href="http://www.amommasdesiresandpacifiers.com/2012/04/who-is-your-doppelganger-link-up.html">linking up with Raven</a> for</p> <p><a href="<center><a href="http://www.amommasdesiresandpacifiers.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="A Mommas Desires and Pacifiers" src="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e379/raven123smith123/newstuff/doppelganger-1.jpg"/></a></center>"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e379/raven123smith123/newstuff/doppelganger-1.jpg"></a></p> <p>I don’t think I have one at all, so I tried out Raven’s trusty and accurate website….. </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Face" src="http://216.172.169.7/picadilo.com/celebrity/out_dir/63bc4d47c3122b3a21b4195e5e2d8f9d72e053b9.jpg_DISPLAY_0.jpg"> <p>Match: <b>84% <a href="http://celebrity.picadilo.com/#?w=680&c=Madeleine_Albright&cFN=Madeleine_Albright/Madeleine_Albright_0005.jpg"><img alt="Madeleine Albright" src="http://216.172.169.7/picadilo.com/celebrity/faceDetection/CELEB_DISPLAY_SMALLSET/Madeleine_Albright/Madeleine_Albright_0005.jpg"></a></b> Match: <b>82%<a href="http://celebrity.picadilo.com/#?w=680&c=Jon_Stewart&cFN=Jon_Stewart/Jon_Stewart_0005.jpg"><img alt="Jon Stewart" src="http://216.172.169.7/picadilo.com/celebrity/faceDetection/CELEB_DISPLAY_SMALLSET/Jon_Stewart/Jon_Stewart_0005.jpg"></a></b> </p> <p>Match: <b>81% <a href="http://celebrity.picadilo.com/#?w=680&c=Tara_Reid&cFN=Tara_Reid/Tara_Reid_0005.jpg"><img alt="Tara Reid" src="http://216.172.169.7/picadilo.com/celebrity/faceDetection/CELEB_DISPLAY_SMALLSET/Tara_Reid/Tara_Reid_0005.jpg"></a></b>Match: <b>80% <a href="http://celebrity.picadilo.com/#?w=680&c=John_Malkovich&cFN=John_Malkovich/John_Malkovich_0006.jpg"><img alt="John Malkovich" src="http://216.172.169.7/picadilo.com/celebrity/faceDetection/CELEB_DISPLAY_SMALLSET/John_Malkovich/John_Malkovich_0006.jpg"></a></b><br></p> <p>HAHAHAHAH apparently I look like an old woman, a drunk or a man. Awesome! <p>There are only two people I have ever been told a time or two that I look like</p> <p>1. A young Meg Ryan</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wB9uCrQSG4M/T41wzcq-jmI/AAAAAAAABVA/kMqj0xllT54/s1600-h/image%25255B7%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vcKzs8AXXKI/T41w0uZgLFI/AAAAAAAABVI/K0KYwSiqa1M/image_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="218" height="262"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1qX2Js_sdzY/T41w1RncHrI/AAAAAAAABVQ/zzizMXRolAM/s1600-h/3%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="3" border="0" alt="3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dGl3xLqut2g/T41w2Bh8xzI/AAAAAAAABVY/vbaswL5wkHc/3_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="162" height="271"></a></p> <p>or </p> <p>2. Christina Applegate</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-11hldlf3dJI/T41w7MSFZWI/AAAAAAAABVg/OpTC-Kq3owQ/s1600-h/image%25255B11%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cm1yzjz3xb0/T41w9B_K2iI/AAAAAAAABVo/xWibvLi3OV8/image_thumb%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="231" height="327"></a> <img src="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/207086_1518536533254_1529730507_31801759_3028218_n.jpg" width="214" height="339"></p> <p>I don’t see it….</p> <p>What do you think? Who do I resemble?</p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-49383407430144754612012-04-04T09:22:00.001-07:002012-07-06T06:29:41.820-07:00Total bumpdate<p>Thank you again for ALL the sweet comments and kind words!! It was quite the road getting to where we are now but we could not be happier!! I will go back in time again soon and do wedding posts, house renovations, baby shower and show you the nursery! but I want to continue on with current updates as well. Hope this isn’t too confusing or annoying to anyone!</p> <p>Here are some pics throughout my pregnancy!</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/299922_2168693289457_1010430172_32011332_1726307291_n.jpg" width="359" height="477"></p> <p align="center">(12 weeks)</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0dz3s7xQjWY/T3x0yXEEApI/AAAAAAAABTw/TKIAG_Tcef8/s1600-h/image%25255B9%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-k_P0d06WlKs/T3x01dggVxI/AAAAAAAABT4/ho81xtA2YBI/image_thumb%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="310" height="432"></a></p> <p align="center">(22 weeks)</p> <p><img src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/399885_3118600044707_1255685629_3282670_389619948_n.jpg" width="442" height="333"></p> <p align="center">Me in the black and white (26 weeks)</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-buDO5eFpGgY/T3x07rFdpOI/AAAAAAAABUA/uhHNInLNPM4/s1600-h/image%25255B18%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CAk4kLTAtEg/T3x0-51m1XI/AAAAAAAABUI/964GIK3VNeE/image_thumb%25255B10%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="329" height="449"></a></p> <p align="center">(32 weeks)</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-giEzcENmxM0/T3x1FS2dm3I/AAAAAAAABUQ/03spz0omrTg/s1600-h/image%25255B14%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-H8gAnLbcCmM/T3x1JfJ-g6I/AAAAAAAABUY/s752-xV4h3k/image_thumb%25255B8%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="332" height="450"></a></p> <p align="center">(34 weeks)</p> <p align="center">And here I am this week!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-p6dXKE6TjKw/T3x1RuF9nBI/AAAAAAAABU4/Hs1D60SCqBk/s1600-h/image%25255B19%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nkng6J0uvs4/T3x1UfDuk3I/AAAAAAAABU8/T-kqZQmvz_o/image_thumb%25255B11%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="351" height="488"></a></p> <p align="center">(36 weeks)</p> <p>I apologize for poor quality and lack of photos I was really bad about taking them! </p> <p><b>Total weight gain/loss:</b> I’m at 23 lbs. She has been measuring big pretty much the entire time! My due date is April 30th but at my last appt. my Dr. could already feel her head and scheduled to induce me April 23rd (If I make it ‘til then)!! <br><b>Maternity clothes?</b> I got away with wearing my clothes for quite some time! I had to switch over to only wearing jeggings, leggings and dresses around 6 months but could still wear my tops. When I popped, I bought some tops from Motherhood and maternity jeans from Target (which are SO comfortable!) But I am still wearing my maxi dresses and flowy tops! <p><b>Stretch marks?</b> I have been trying to apply lotion and cocoa butter religiously but I have spotted a few….. </p> <p><b>Sleep: </b>I’ve had a great pregnancy, slept great the entire time until about two weeks ago. Its been a little tough between being uncomfortable, having to pee and having heartburn I HATED sleeping and was exhausted! My doctor suggested Prevacid which is heaven sent and I feel like I have been sleeping better but every couple of nights seems to be rough!</p> <p><b>Best moment this week:</b> My favorite moments have been of course, hearing the heartbeat for the first time, seeing my babe for the first time, finding out she was a SHE, feeling her kick, getting the nursery ready, my baby shower and many more!</p> <p><b>Miss Anything?</b> being completely honest, margaritas. margaritas and margaritas. they are my favorite drink and I miss them. Also starting to miss my energy and as its getting warmer, I’m missing getting to wear my spring clothes and high heels</p> <p><b>Movement:</b> She moves all the time! She loves music (I went to a musical this weekend and the Rockets game last night and she was dancing and cheering along almost the whole time!) My favorite moments are times when I haven’t seen the hubs all day long and as soon as I see him and he starts talking, she starts to kick *she loves her daddy! melts my heart! </p> <p><b>Food cravings:</b> In the beginning it was dairy! I drank a gallon a milk every other day and ate Mac & Cheese like it was going out of style, it was crazy. Lately it has been sweets. Cereal, powdered donuts, ice cream! <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-L-etrzjMlTI/T3x1VD9CQuI/AAAAAAAABUw/EQrKwBg5leU/wlEmoticon-smile2.png?imgmax=800"><br><b>Anything making you queasy or sick: </b>I am so blessed to say I NEVER got sick! The only thing that I used to love but don’t really sound appetizing anymore is mushrooms! </p> <p><b>Gender: </b>Pink, pink, pink! </p> <p><b>Labor Signs: </b>I think I’ve had a few minor braxton hicks </p> <p><b>Symptoms:</b> my back hurt a lot in the beginning but now really just a draining energy level, heartburn and leg cramps</p> <p><b>Belly Button in or out?</b> neither haha, just sort of flat so I’m thinking it’ll turn out any day now… </p> <p><b>Wedding rings on or off?</b> On</p> <p><b>Happy or Moody most of the time: </b>HAPPY! with occasional frustrated moments when I start to feel really exhausted but want to keep pushing forward!</p> <p> <b>Looking forward to: </b>finishing up last touches in the nursery, and meeting our girl! I talk to her all the time, almost everywhere I go I am introducing her to where we are, can’t wait to actually have her in tow with me!</p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-48544539289749138832012-02-24T10:47:00.001-08:002012-02-24T11:59:30.750-08:00Grab your boots, your jeans and your turquoise….<p>It is THAT time of year. If you don’t know what I’m referring to, bless your heart. ITS RODEO TIME! </p> <p>I have been so busy that it didn’t hit me until we got all our cook-off passes yesterday but then it <em>really </em>sunk in when I spotted the trail ride riding through town. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-d46JtcbDbTg/T0fsFzizPsI/AAAAAAAABTg/vA78Vbz4dSU/s1600-h/image%25255B12%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mKoDA26l_3g/T0fsIYydVgI/AAAAAAAABTo/B6yHno154iM/image_thumb%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="462" height="355"></a></p> <p>If you <em>still</em> don’t know what I’m talking about you can read my posts from last year, <a href="http://roadtobliss.blogspot.com/2011/02/put-on-your-boots-yall-its-rodeo-time.html">here</a> and <a href="http://roadtobliss.blogspot.com/2011/02/put-on-your-boots-yall-its-rodeo-time_25.html">here</a></p> <p>To sum it up, if you didn’t know, the Houston Rodeo is the biggest and best Rodeo in the world! <em>Real</em> cowboys ride in from all over to meet up at the Houston Rodeo. And the Rodeo Cook-off is a huge BBQ cooking contest (about 300 competitors fighting for the title of best BBQ) kicks off the Rodeo every year. Picture it: tents and tents and tents of the best BBQ in the world, drinks and music. pretty much it is HEAVEN. I can’t stress enough, before you die, visiting the Houston Rodeo and Cook-off HAS to be on your bucket list! Would I ever lead you astray??</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-y4cD9VRkQhk/T0famv_LANI/AAAAAAAABRY/23rWDx0blM8/s1600-h/image%25255B7%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TpB-9TUNmVw/T0fapPQgkXI/AAAAAAAABRg/-8fcgwclUNs/image_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="445" height="311"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZAB_jshljho/T0feOPgTb5I/AAAAAAAABTA/dG3unA2tcN8/s1600-h/image%25255B8%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tUHOGqUQJuA/T0feQumahnI/AAAAAAAABTI/uCnmne7_x_Q/image_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="411" height="318"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OMn2hF8KZIE/T0feUxOtpYI/AAAAAAAABTQ/icsj8JKJAcs/s1600-h/image%25255B4%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HTGH-1JADUI/T0ff4PoxNnI/AAAAAAAABTY/4xeEFW64GHA/image_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="394" height="272"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Hj4kq7E7k28/T0fascZfqyI/AAAAAAAABRo/-9fDFfYA8tA/s1600-h/image%25255B20%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cGqPlKTQM5I/T0favfgFJrI/AAAAAAAABRw/rOhzEtlOxZQ/image_thumb%25255B10%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="401" height="544"></a></p> <p align="center">Same guy two years in a row! He always dresses like a cow!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2wctO7xyAVQ/T0fayjVAz5I/AAAAAAAABR4/iMSkEG72xQg/s1600-h/image%25255B8%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mIlduqvJCJs/T0fa1c2WdII/AAAAAAAABSA/rED4Pb5SkaY/image_thumb%25255B4%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="446" height="350"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NnxMJtbw-k0/T0fa6ET9aCI/AAAAAAAABSI/GK_NB-6_bkk/s1600-h/image%25255B12%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-X4lJOwoiWqo/T0fa9K9fxQI/AAAAAAAABSQ/gaJRJc2L3zM/image_thumb%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="441" height="341"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ScPGQxhqUYs/T0fbAjj49yI/AAAAAAAABSY/us4zGvPARS0/s1600-h/image%25255B16%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NyZEhSKyVgQ/T0fbDu6RemI/AAAAAAAABSg/bMk7qkwoAwE/image_thumb%25255B8%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="435" height="336"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Udm-qz2va0s/T0fbJGR0sZI/AAAAAAAABSo/Ml8gzeOKijI/s1600-h/image%25255B24%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-f2o-mkwLNdg/T0fbLYqlpbI/AAAAAAAABSw/4f3JKw0XN08/image_thumb%25255B12%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="434" height="335"></a></p> <p>Not only do us Texans go out for the BBQ, drinks and country music, Rodeo also calls for a certain kind of fashion! Jeans, boots and turquoise is usually the Rodeo staple outfit</p> <p>Here is my inspiration for this year</p> <p><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/rodeo_attire/set?.embedder=3437926&.svc=blogger&id=44352436"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZG2x6iBA0uM/T0fbNYa8jKI/AAAAAAAABS4/VHjgdRY52Ak/image%25255B47%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="402" height="410"></a></p> <p>Even if you do not have the joy of a Rodeo in your town, I urge you to find your inner Texan and dress like you do!</p> <p>Have a great weekend, y’all!! </p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-91810753927436661642012-02-22T17:57:00.001-08:002012-02-22T18:31:42.944-08:00Becoming The Broussard’s: baby makes 3<p>Read Part 1: <a href="http://roadtobliss.blogspot.com/2012/02/becoming-broussards.html">The Engagement story here</a></p> <p align="center">Fast forward to a couple of weeks about mid November, a few wedding plans have gone under way (but major plans like date/place had not gone well) which I know now was by the grace of God. If we had booked something then (we were planning for August of 2012) we would’ve been stuck waiting until after the baby or losing a lot of deposit money. </p> <p align="justify">My monthly visitor <em>had </em>been coming but hadn’t been normal so when she didn’t come, I really didn’t think it was anything. I figured it had been off the past couple months, there’s probably just something going on with my body. I <em>hadn’t </em>been sick, I <em>had </em>been having my period but I took a test anyway just to rule out that factor. So there I was in my apartment, <em>alone, </em>taking a pregnancy test that I <em>knew</em> would be negative and it <em>wasn’t. </em>Insert immediate freak out. Actually to say I freaked out, would be an understatement, I flipped the F out. I took 2 more tests to be sure aaaand sure enough, I was knocked up. Brad came over and was a god send, he was so calm (in fact, I am still waiting for him to freak out) but none of it felt real, I’ve always heard that women just “know” when they get pregnant but I had none of those feelings! </p> <p align="justify">The next week we went to the doctor and told her I thought I was about 6 weeks, *remember I <em>had been having </em>my period</p> <p align="justify">She starts the ultrasound and says to me “umm you’re a little farther along than that” and up on the screen pops an actual BABY, not a tiny little spec that you can’t tell what is what, there on the screen was a head and arms and legs and a BABY. as I stare in shock the doctor says to us “you are 15 weeks and your due date is April 30”. </p> <p align="justify">Here I was sitting there and was not only finding out we really were pregnant, but not only that, I was already past my first trimester. I was due in APRIL. I hadn’t even moved into Brad’s house yet. W. T. F. </p> <p align="justify">I will say, hearing the heartbeat was so beautiful, it brought us both to tears, but I was overcome with so many emotions that day. </p> <p><em>what are we going to do?…. </em><em>should we still get married, or wait until after?</em></p> <p><em>if we do get married, will I look like so fat? ….. </em><em>I can’t drink until April? </em></p> <p><em>all these questions and many more were flooding my brain…</em></p> <p align="justify">I know these are really superficial thoughts to have but I am being completely honest. I, like any other female had planned my wedding since I was a little girl and I had never thought I’d be pregnant while planning this dream wedding. or sober during my bachelorette party, but I remembered these were <em>my</em> plans I was referring to, not HIS. I urged myself to remember that He has the perfect plan, not me! A few people tried to convince me to wait until after the baby was born, and that I couldn’t pull off a wedding in a matter of a few months but I just couldn’t see after my priorities had changed so much with a baby, wanting to have bridal showers, a bachelorette party and honeymoon but I didn’t want to sacrifice those important things either….. so after talking to Brad and our families… my dream wedding was what I was going to plan, and did I ever! </p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-22909054743768756302012-02-21T12:40:00.001-08:002012-02-21T12:47:24.585-08:00Becoming The Broussard’s: The engagement<p>Thank you all for the sweet comments and congratulations, we have been so overjoyed by all the blessings God has given us… all at the SAME TIME! but let me preface this by saying, it took me a while to get to this place. I want to be real, really real, so that anyone else that may go through the same thing can know that its ok to freak out and be scared, and maybe think “why me”, but also know that God would never give us more than we can handle and he has His perfect plan so while now I may be happier in every way, it did take me some time to accept that my life was about to change forever and granted, much faster than I had planned! I’m going to begin recapping the past few months so we’ll start with the engagement!…</p> <p>October 23, 2011 </p> <p>Brad and I had been together almost 3 years, of course we had our ups and downs but always knew we were “it” for each other and needless to say, being a female in loooove, I had been wanting to get engaged for about 2 of the 3 years<img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nhg1wuxPsd4/T0QBIj48tGI/AAAAAAAABQk/QulqIhcZaJ8/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"> Throughout our relationship we have always gone and stayed at his family’s bay house in Galveston, and that weekend, Brad suggested we go down to Galveston for the day. so of course, we drove the hour down to the beach to grab lunch, hang out, but then we checked in to the Hotel Galvez. This is when I knew something was weird, he isn’t a good liar and he had a house in Galveston, why would we stay in a hotel? I didn’t want to get my hopes up so I brushed it off that he was just doing something sweet. </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/298755_1675944348351_1529730507_32022570_20571030_n.jpg" width="362" height="476"></p> <p>We had walked around the strand a bunch but then Brad said he wanted to go walk the beach again before dinner and was adamant that I hurry and get ready so we could get to the beach before the sun set (red flag!) Still, not wanting to get my hopes up I just brushed it off and we headed for the beach. </p> <p>We walked, and walked, and WALKED for what seemed like forever (he says he was waiting for the people around us to go away hah) and I thought “ok this <em>really</em> isn’t happening!” but then he said “look at that shell!” He bent down and picked up a seashell from the beach and I wasn’t really paying attention, it was just a shell… but then he said “look what’s inside” I turned towards him and saw the most gorgeous diamond ring I had ever seen!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Cpz3dE_K_Cw/T0QB5CxDhVI/AAAAAAAABQ8/0-X98iVQWg0/s1600-h/%25253D_utf-8_B_SG91c3Rvbi0yMDEyMDIyMS0wMDcyMC5qcGc%25253D_%25253D%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="=_utf-8_B_SG91c3Rvbi0yMDEyMDIyMS0wMDcyMC5qcGc=_=" border="0" alt="=_utf-8_B_SG91c3Rvbi0yMDEyMDIyMS0wMDcyMC5qcGc=_=" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MR94M_IYmqI/T0QB54Xh-pI/AAAAAAAABRE/mrwWOaZCOyY/%25253D_utf-8_B_SG91c3Rvbi0yMDEyMDIyMS0wMDcyMC5qcGc%25253D_%25253D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="302" height="410"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NUzamwzCjb0/T0QBJR9sHYI/AAAAAAAABQs/-qLtiNaDrhY/s1600-h/%25253D_utf-8_B_SU1HLTIwMTExMDI0LTAwNDcxLmpwZw%25253D%25253D_%25253D%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="=_utf-8_B_SU1HLTIwMTExMDI0LTAwNDcxLmpwZw==_=" border="0" alt="=_utf-8_B_SU1HLTIwMTExMDI0LTAwNDcxLmpwZw==_=" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GGjc9MF89-Y/T0QBKI0DgZI/AAAAAAAABQ0/DUSOjjHeYF4/%25253D_utf-8_B_SU1HLTIwMTExMDI0LTAwNDcxLmpwZw%25253D%25253D_%25253D_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="265" height="361"></a></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/293939_1675273891590_1529730507_32021740_621140034_n.jpg" width="259" height="344"></p> <p> Finally I had caught on, either it was our luckiest day and we just found a diamond ring or he was proposing!!! He got down on one knee as the sun was setting and said a bunch of sweet things then asked me to marry him and I said “of course”!! </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/317074_1675942788312_1529730507_32022568_674533369_n.jpg" width="364" height="483"></p> <p>Tears started pouring when he unveiled the story behind the ring. It was his grandmothers aunt’s ring (who had told him after meeting me for the second time, that she had a ring she wanted me to wear one day) and is a European cut diamond from the 1920’s with about 10 baguettes and 18 small diamonds around the sides. not only is that incredible and such an honor that his grandmother wanted him to give me this ring, but when he slipped the ring on my finger, it fit me PERFECTLY. talk about fate! it could not have been more perfect and more beautiful than any ring I could have imagined for myself! </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/303174_1675772144046_1529730507_32022316_727745517_n.jpg" width="385" height="511"></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/312824_1675728582957_1529730507_32022275_114158658_n.jpg" width="473" height="354"></p> <p align="center">What a perfect weekend! </p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-76271497313056083262012-02-20T18:27:00.001-08:002012-02-20T18:51:31.407-08:00Back in blogging action!<p>and it feels so good! Let me just say my life CHANGED drastically in the last couple of months, but blissfully better in every single little way… read my new little bio on the right to get the summary of what’s been going on! And I’ll begin posting with more details on allll the craziness.</p> <p>talk to you soon! </p> <p>~Momma Broussard <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ibYrDtsG5Z4/T0MBK1Vw96I/AAAAAAAABPQ/v6_V2_IzIhA/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"></p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-81274057391530353062011-08-03T10:15:00.001-07:002011-08-03T10:15:20.785-07:00I spy with my little eye<p> </p> <p>If yall read Bailey’s blog you know you could never forget when she finally displayed Clifford to the world and we were introduced to a SHEEP in her living room. I thought it was so intriguing, unique and humorous. What a conversation piece! But I definitely thought it was something I would NEVER do being a traditional gal. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-b3W9U7NGkZA/TjmA_3CecYI/AAAAAAAABME/D8URmfOijUk/s1600-h/image%25255B6%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dkzncRlzpLQ/TjmBB6jtVeI/AAAAAAAABMI/BPBfxRoVSW8/image_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="341" height="463"></a></p> <p>However as I thought about it, why wouldn’t I do something like that!? What I love about Bailey’s designs is that she follows NO rules whatsoever. She uses so many different colors, textures and patterns but it all comes together because she makes it her OWN. I have really been drawn to decorating that has evolved into making a space personal and unique rather than following rules about what patterns to use or what colors “match”. Adding little unexpected surprises in a room is a sure fire way to make the room all your own, and something your guests have never seen before!</p> <p> So can you spy the little unexpected surprises in these rooms? </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jBKxuGuhfsU/TjmBC2ya_ZI/AAAAAAAABMM/q0sh6EJlHhI/s1600-h/image%25255B10%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-thcQMVOv9gQ/TjmBEhg6LgI/AAAAAAAABMQ/4XFH4Te4t5M/image_thumb%25255B4%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="467" height="384"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WMBFZaopdkw/TjmBIkGV_PI/AAAAAAAABMU/AP4kt6n6CYg/s1600-h/image%25255B18%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1JM1DwzRjJo/TjmBKpgy7jI/AAAAAAAABMY/9r_yZ6RMymI/image_thumb%25255B8%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="503" height="324"></a></p> <p align="center">Instead of opting for basic wallpaper, this room has a screen behind the couch. A 3-D wallpaper, if you will. Or use the screen in the middle of a large room to create two separate spaces!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OYXhCGshCgs/TjmBMVUn95I/AAAAAAAABMc/NPwZjFxb5Ec/s1600-h/image%25255B14%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6bVb7f6IR64/TjmBOMVjQlI/AAAAAAAABMg/l0n8FlPItw0/image_thumb%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="441" height="430"></a></p> <p align="center">love the brick floor and the barn house doors!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gavhayl8RAE/TjmBPhzbCkI/AAAAAAAABMk/i8kKdj9wxpo/s1600-h/image%25255B26%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VcnxWeoTx6o/TjmBRZf3OwI/AAAAAAAABMo/Uz97Aq6U7uA/image_thumb%25255B12%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="439" height="361"></a></p> <p align="center">or how about a stenciled wood floor?</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vkAX4M-zKLw/TjmBSlzDqFI/AAAAAAAABMs/_0UrOjJECj0/s1600-h/image%25255B42%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jDKjQnxtpsw/TjmBUqQl50I/AAAAAAAABMw/rkGSNI2xsco/image_thumb%25255B20%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="423" height="495"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1eO-eZwrIHs/TjmBV49Nr_I/AAAAAAAABM0/OVmHXdPKaLw/s1600-h/image%25255B46%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-izhg8eknOTo/TjmB9LmSSQI/AAAAAAAABM4/rTcEiZkdgmY/image_thumb%25255B22%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="340" height="442"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-50TS-8GjMjw/TjmB-pxYGcI/AAAAAAAABM8/vQlUNes0qLA/s1600-h/image%25255B22%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yYnerHaNKHg/TjmCAR4g0lI/AAAAAAAABNA/OWiewnW45Vs/image_thumb%25255B10%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="355" height="535"></a></p> <p align="center">We are used to seeing different chairs at the head of the table but this table has 6 totally different chairs. I love it! and the ceiling!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AhBggSk6hvw/TjmCB8Hr7uI/AAAAAAAABNE/MdPixyZt0u4/s1600-h/image%25255B30%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fddFBQKjs7o/TjmCD-qsr2I/AAAAAAAABNI/lQuw0BpEsMU/image_thumb%25255B14%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="450" height="459"></a></p> <p align="center">Check out the bottom of this couch. This designer added fabric trim to dress up a basic couch!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-emgLwsOaQQA/TjmCEkOV0II/AAAAAAAABNM/f4juweamCUE/s1600-h/image%25255B34%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AW4yGh-G1EI/TjmCGZJc4RI/AAAAAAAABNQ/NzEI6u83us4/image_thumb%25255B16%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="377" height="575"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eyR_58oHVyw/TjmCHiIZ5mI/AAAAAAAABNU/3kGN00EI4gc/s1600-h/image%25255B38%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-77j0Oy3aeXw/TjmCJzPuEVI/AAAAAAAABNY/rQGCbYZGoAg/image_thumb%25255B18%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="484" height="370"></a></p> <p align="center">on the left this person used drawers as shelves, how unique!</p> <p>Whether it is a life size dog, or the types of doors in a room, Don’t these little touches make the room so much more interesting and unique! </p> <p>Do you have anything unique and unexpected in your home?</p> <p>How do you make a room all your own? </p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-25438054084983958112011-08-02T11:08:00.001-07:002011-08-02T11:14:49.046-07:00Feeling Minty<p>If you <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/TheRoadtoBliss">follow me on twitter</a> or have been reading my little blog you know I am a traditional French manicure girl – in major part because I like my nails to match what I’m wearing. Weird… I know… </p> <p>However, lately I have looooving the look of mint green. It is such a refreshing cool color that I know a lot of us need during this Gosh Awful heat </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-k_WqCAdBnuE/Tjg8gv5s47I/AAAAAAAABKs/_8OyqADCpk8/s1600-h/image%25255B10%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YnljxqYnAjY/Tjg8iSPvAXI/AAAAAAAABKw/NaoASHIfjFo/image_thumb%25255B4%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="333" height="502"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mqVOSWBo92E/Tjg8jZkUFPI/AAAAAAAABK0/Htk6ZjtuEe4/s1600-h/image%25255B6%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--vYJGGAvpGM/Tjg8kADJb2I/AAAAAAAABK4/sfeQ4JjIFSU/image_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="275" height="419"></a></p> <p align="center">love this runner</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oeKiD_IlsG4/Tjg8lVBZ0EI/AAAAAAAABK8/bUYOv6J8DU4/s1600-h/image%25255B14%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8UdPxa_3xtw/Tjg8mZhVyaI/AAAAAAAABLA/TXMx6Bx15nw/image_thumb%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="359" height="379"></a></p> <p align="center">YUM!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--Ui3Vv2Cb3g/Tjg8nTZ29JI/AAAAAAAABLE/xg46WRV-Ptw/s1600-h/image%25255B18%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vnHahjMtx0E/Tjg8o9S-ulI/AAAAAAAABLI/uPWIdF0i7iw/image_thumb%25255B8%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="433" height="370"></a></p> <p align="center">I would love to cook here!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-l6VpE5r8gmY/Tjg8qK2IHvI/AAAAAAAABLM/-bUjHko9S2U/s1600-h/image%25255B22%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0AGmrF4fRgU/Tjg8raowqiI/AAAAAAAABLQ/zYwNpxYcubs/image_thumb%25255B10%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="367" height="501"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-i9nUvwfLN9U/Tjg8uGUI2kI/AAAAAAAABLU/WDNR9HrQXy8/s1600-h/image%25255B26%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fL7F2Q9UTgo/Tjg8wLm4rPI/AAAAAAAABLY/0j33djUXat0/image_thumb%25255B12%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="472" height="324"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Acu7ag1q7j4/Tjg8x_EeZmI/AAAAAAAABLc/McNXloszF5c/s1600-h/image%25255B30%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dtzg8AHEdgk/Tjg8zHe39cI/AAAAAAAABLg/46FywwT2p08/image_thumb%25255B14%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="369" height="357"></a></p> <p align="center">I NEED these earrings</p> <p align="center">Found similar ones on Etsy</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lBKShDTEYv8/Tjg80v85CYI/AAAAAAAABLk/HZ2-x50t50c/s1600-h/image%25255B43%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DdsNrrerWv0/Tjg811_O6II/AAAAAAAABLo/5R891odzBsE/image_thumb%25255B21%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="453" height="350"></a></p> <p align="center">$30 Via <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77580910/silver-framed-mint-opal-glass-stone?ref=sr_gallery_17&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=mint+green+earrings&ga_page=4&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Etsy</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-InYTnfUn9JM/Tjg84OEj8AI/AAAAAAAABLs/xCNeIZJ2agA/s1600-h/image%25255B39%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2nvWhklbgFc/Tjg85uT5yQI/AAAAAAAABLw/4qqMWAg2U8I/image_thumb%25255B19%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="411" height="350"></a></p> <p align="center">LOVE THESE!! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70114474/golden-bubbles-jade-quartz-earrings?ref=sr_gallery_13&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=mint+green+earrings&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">$20.36 on Etsy</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PPXsEmYQo48/Tjg86j0KacI/AAAAAAAABL0/LOJgWxMRRe8/s1600-h/image%25255B34%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Qqq3-spQxbw/Tjg87n8tonI/AAAAAAAABL4/-Kgh00MPSuM/image_thumb%25255B16%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="376" height="384"></a></p> <p align="center">Yes please.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">So yesterday I took the plunge!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eiOGxqmsJ1E/Tjg8-NKr0CI/AAAAAAAABL8/KANNNJDQLUg/s1600-h/image%25255B35%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-t7nocR5HiZk/Tjg9AMawxiI/AAAAAAAABMA/x1-SnNd9c6E/image_thumb%25255B17%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="361" height="490"></a></p> <p align="center">Sally Hansen “Mint Sorbet”</p> <p align="center">What do you think? Do you love mint green!? I definitely think it is such a feel-good color!</p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-82326339429787824492011-07-29T11:17:00.001-07:002011-07-29T11:23:09.096-07:00Romantic Beach wedding<p>My sister’s wedding festivities are inching closer! and I am getting so so excited! </p> <p>Read <a href="http://roadtobliss.blogspot.com/2011/02/if-you-liked-it-then-you-shoulda-put.html">HERE</a> for their incredible proposal story! </p> <p>Since our family is from Texas and his from Florida, and they know live in Birmingham, they decided on mutual ground and are getting married at Bentley’s on the Bay in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. It is going to be gorgeous I cannot wait! </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jgjzPfr8BVA/TjL4o7JIfyI/AAAAAAAABIk/wM88GTlakE4/s1600-h/image%25255B3%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-p7hHKCUqJGk/TjL4qEghOrI/AAAAAAAABIo/NByvBqwkZrk/image_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="339" height="495"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rKGqhEgnYKk/TjL4sCNSWmI/AAAAAAAABIs/gY96h4ZDA_8/s1600-h/image%25255B7%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E5CdRd0peH0/TjL4ty8IL7I/AAAAAAAABIw/eM1d9db16bw/image_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="456" height="315"></a></p> <p>She chose colors that I think are <em>perfect</em> for the beach, brown and blue!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4hph5pJM0ww/TjL4wGl2zMI/AAAAAAAABI0/50lZChZW4Zk/s1600-h/image%25255B19%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-olqZTwvFItE/TjL4xm-8vUI/AAAAAAAABI4/HQKafQm9QYk/image_thumb%25255B9%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="393" height="396"></a></p> <p>It will look a little like this except my dress is more of a turquoise color and the men won’t have jackets (sorry I don’t want to share actual photos until after)</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EgIhaOKv4qc/TjL4z5tYLBI/AAAAAAAABI8/B-nvepXt6_c/s1600-h/image%25255B11%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ErihoERQBqQ/TjL41EAYIZI/AAAAAAAABJA/A9uLwXgmw0k/image_thumb%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="339" height="517"></a></p> <p>I love looking at pictures for beach weddings, they are so romantic and there are so many cute ideas</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lhqqGMCsIvI/TjL42SmW8rI/AAAAAAAABJE/9UxcuOeTYes/s1600-h/image%25255B43%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zLeuVNfA-WQ/TjL43laJ-FI/AAAAAAAABJI/nYE81f6Ac40/image_thumb%25255B21%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="416" height="260"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TFEjKavoDOo/TjL6fNmiXKI/AAAAAAAABKc/JqaEdzGo5ro/s1600-h/image%25255B71%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bQ4SlXNb6Ds/TjL6gM8ivPI/AAAAAAAABKg/mIy_Nlq14H8/image_thumb%25255B35%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="288" height="426"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oa6xe6lvIps/TjL44DK3QqI/AAAAAAAABJM/W57bqzERvjw/s1600-h/image%25255B51%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-p_WezXBtF9k/TjL45Gqe3UI/AAAAAAAABJQ/0QI1tRQoYGQ/image_thumb%25255B25%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="319" height="330"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RhSJVDYRu9g/TjL6hZFaH8I/AAAAAAAABKk/F_Pe7N41b_0/s1600-h/image%25255B75%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vKRa8pqQ7fs/TjL6jFpR2RI/AAAAAAAABKo/l1-t4l7E5S0/image_thumb%25255B37%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="388" height="494"></a></p> <p align="center">cute centerpieces</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DOioJKG8i_A/TjL47FTJvoI/AAAAAAAABJU/v5JbkqdkQ-E/s1600-h/image%25255B55%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pEVCTCvQOhU/TjL48l29L1I/AAAAAAAABJY/6C0Eq6q09jQ/image_thumb%25255B27%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="254" height="691"></a></p> <p align="center">love these hairstyles but maybe something a little messier?</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EG8PMQ5QJxA/TjL49aEQc6I/AAAAAAAABJc/Hgw7D_e1Nqk/s1600-h/image%25255B67%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PZeDU6tSWgo/TjL4-gzspUI/AAAAAAAABJg/jHqVIHe1SIY/image_thumb%25255B33%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="335" height="442"></a></p> <p align="center">or maybe with a flower in her hair</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sbozi_GaDg4/TjL5BtKagNI/AAAAAAAABJk/kzGaHLc7kjM/s1600-h/image%25255B63%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Bg4y2-Qfht4/TjL5DMfrWwI/AAAAAAAABJo/V89Uo9noiW0/image_thumb%25255B31%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="286" height="436"></a></p> <p align="center">love these couple shots</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oTIWrxslukg/TjL5F89_AII/AAAAAAAABJs/7BfUrPSgvfo/s1600-h/image%25255B23%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kBJQ5skQnEg/TjL5Hf36usI/AAAAAAAABJw/3rn4bEadkhs/image_thumb%25255B11%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="306" height="469"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-X3B2hsf3UNc/TjL5J4mqHkI/AAAAAAAABJ0/Ff6FkzQjOx4/s1600-h/image%25255B39%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5PCn2Sjjzxw/TjL5LI1T6aI/AAAAAAAABJ4/1bMJej_vETA/image_thumb%25255B19%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="304" height="463"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JLLVc6C2OPk/TjL5LobT3VI/AAAAAAAABJ8/qRJk5hnNeHw/s1600-h/image%25255B27%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iyybgBfVdTE/TjL5MwAoFII/AAAAAAAABKA/fiXNFC4g7_g/image_thumb%25255B13%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="393" height="273"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aKt-EkdEfqg/TjL5ODRYC0I/AAAAAAAABKE/WZjF8K1Z0Bk/s1600-h/image%25255B31%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XLAaVRLUwdE/TjL5PO_jSSI/AAAAAAAABKI/11_BA5_8qx0/image_thumb%25255B15%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="484" height="334"></a></p> <p>How cute is this???? </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Cfaoxp_XkeA/TjL5RNvNU3I/AAAAAAAABKM/cpVj1OgIYsM/s1600-h/image%25255B15%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uV1Mgvkp08c/TjL5SqPx88I/AAAAAAAABKQ/IIxF7_DHhIY/image_thumb%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="463" height="320"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xaRjG9A4BAQ/TjL5TpXaugI/AAAAAAAABKU/pZ6FYwyhyvk/s1600-h/image%25255B35%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6BW3tB-OxlI/TjL5UgZl03I/AAAAAAAABKY/bWa-PmYR5lg/image_thumb%25255B17%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="273" height="416"></a></p> <p>I am a little sad because her first shower is in Birmingham tomorrow ON HER BIRTHDAY and I can’t be there.</p> <p>So to my sister, I love you so much I wish so badly I could be there. Have a wonderful shower and birthday!! </p> <p> Have any of you been or had a beach wedding?? Any tips or ideas to share?</p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-33343070265124756812011-07-26T09:34:00.001-07:002011-07-26T12:39:24.923-07:00My makeup routine/new Product Reviews<p>I love makeup and recently have purchased a bunch of new products that changed up my routine and I looove them so I thought I would share! </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xnUQzqCk0YA/Ti7ri71Rz5I/AAAAAAAABGk/9NzVULpK3ss/s1600-h/image40.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-s8Zhcvu2gSU/Ti7rkTuv7LI/AAAAAAAABGo/qDZYVHjzmUY/image_thumb18.png?imgmax=800" width="392" height="303"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-e3KAtvs4JLc/Ti7roWmfCpI/AAAAAAAABGs/Rys6ChVLwK4/s1600-h/image53.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XzDaERWSGng/Ti7rqFsyzkI/AAAAAAAABGw/Xupf9W0LQKA/image_thumb25.png?imgmax=800" width="421" height="325"></a></p> <p align="center">my makeup drawer all divided up by category – love!</p> <p>First, I apply the Pixi Flawless and Poreless Primer (found at Target)</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hF7L07cvKOE/Ti7rt43drwI/AAAAAAAABG0/6DTeJWv-8i0/s1600-h/image57.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pUbfyhVgi5Y/Ti7rva2GlkI/AAAAAAAABG4/38XJALoiqu8/image_thumb27.png?imgmax=800" width="303" height="411"></a></p> <p>This is probably my favorite new product! I never applied primer before but after buying and using this product I’ll never go without primer again. Let me tell you, if you don’t use a primer your mind is about to get blown! It makes such a huge difference in the way my makeup looks when I use the primer versus when I don’t. </p> <p>Next, if I am going out/applying nighttime makeup I apply the tinted moisturizer – I think I saw this product on Shasta’s blog</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SVu9ptTceyo/Ti7rv-nXPSI/AAAAAAAABG8/2m2AhVV-eu0/s1600-h/Houston-20110712-000367.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Houston-20110712-00036" border="0" alt="Houston-20110712-00036" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wB7zsRBMgc4/Ti7rwStpJEI/AAAAAAAABHA/aVzsE1lfo-c/Houston-20110712-00036_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="318" height="431"></a></p> <p>This product is pretty good, it evens out your face pretty well and sets a good base.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JTYeWdr-PZE/Ti7r0P3gn9I/AAAAAAAABHE/_ffg08d3HaU/s1600-h/image13.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HUYWpt9RwRI/Ti7r1DIGDyI/AAAAAAAABHI/7YO7KLQk-Hw/image_thumb7.png?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WrqH-mvQy9Q/Ti7r4zf66SI/AAAAAAAABHM/8imBr6LyPWg/s1600-h/image16.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gbm0WEJFuEE/Ti7r5klRt7I/AAAAAAAABHQ/uglu6wzZxx4/image_thumb8.png?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a></p> <p>Then I use the Pixi eye bright kit (found at Target). AMAZE. this is my other favorite product. I almost freaked when it went missing last week. There are four different colors I mostly just use the brightest white one for under my eyebrows and in the crease of my eyes. It really brightens up my eyes- I have always used a highlighter under my eyebrow but this one you can actually see for hours and in pictures! and sometimes I use the pink if I want to highlight my cheek bone. </p> <p>Then I set with a dash of powder bronzer and contour my cheeks </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xgGddhzexSk/Ti7r9QkaBFI/AAAAAAAABHU/HmtoTFTxnA4/s1600-h/image17%25255B1%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jGKm0Kli8t0/Ti7r-YnkD6I/AAAAAAAABHY/kQue3qChrAo/image17_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="239" height="324"></a></p> <p align="center">I use the E.L.F. contour brush (LOVE- Target)</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rw9lBikm9yE/Ti7sCKNa71I/AAAAAAAABHc/008pOP2ct7w/s1600-h/image32.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--CR-5k0R8qg/Ti7sDhddVTI/AAAAAAAABHg/K1SWH8w_8_M/image_thumb14.png?imgmax=800" width="309" height="419"></a></p> <p align="center">and Cargo Bronzer – this giant thing is only $32</p> <p>Next, I apply a dash of my NARS orgasm blush with this new E.L.F. blush I bought and looooove the look. The NARS is a great bronzed blush look but this brighter E.L.F. color brightens up my cheeks a lot! perfect for summer! </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SeWVbEWKRQw/Ti7sHowFIMI/AAAAAAAABHk/EPQBtqk2InI/s1600-h/image10.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QFeMwBd6RKY/Ti7sIp8vwcI/AAAAAAAABHo/a2PTl3Yj_Vo/image_thumb6.png?imgmax=800" width="224" height="313"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EumHlpUn3HE/Ti7sJNtb6tI/AAAAAAAABHs/tWtsQBiMkTI/s1600-h/Houston-20110712-000393.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Houston-20110712-00039" border="0" alt="Houston-20110712-00039" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2d0J4szLE-c/Ti7sJl8EukI/AAAAAAAABHw/qa-SSR42obk/Houston-20110712-00039_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="231" height="313"></a></p> <p>Then I start doing my eye makeup! I know you are really supposed to do your eyes first but I like to do them last….make sure to knock off excess shadow on your brush so it doesn’t ruin your face makeup! </p> <p>I use my new E.L.F. brushes, o.m.g. big THANK YOU to Lindsey aka <a href="http://thebargainblonde.blogspot.com/">The Bargain Blonde</a> for introducing me to these amazing tools found at Target. Why are they so great, you ask? 1. The length: They are really long, I love loooong brushes I feel like I have more control. 2. Every brush has the name on it so you won’t ever forget what its used for</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RcFslrIH_mU/Ti7sNGe739I/AAAAAAAABH0/6WJ25KKnPVE/s1600-h/image45%25255B1%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--jUO1MeHXwA/Ti7sOdcwPnI/AAAAAAAABH4/t0gAvkYVmgs/image45_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="256" height="347"></a></p> <p align="center">3. The quality: LOOK at that contour below. </p> <p align="center">4. the PRICE! great quality brushes for $1-2 a piece! How can you beat that??</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0ZEDovUvjKU/Ti7sSP6JBPI/AAAAAAAABH8/yGZsPxEQTkQ/s1600-h/image%25255B1%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6QA-33ODj9I/Ti7sTlP83EI/AAAAAAAABIA/IaE9JX7NrmE/image_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="271" height="382"></a></p> <p>I use a variety of different cheapo eye shadows but this one from Rimmel is my favorite. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ywoqb-S0Dh4/Ti7sXSzW_wI/AAAAAAAABIE/bEjVi4Rf0vQ/s1600-h/image23%25255B2%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MSEvBxs2-hI/Ti7sYudOZDI/AAAAAAAABII/14GofI5Grm0/image23_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="222" height="306"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zvJgp6qPHgg/Ti7sc9aW6II/AAAAAAAABIM/j1L3LbtC6LI/s1600-h/image26%25255B1%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gMiHRuYIp9Q/Ti7seHgvclI/AAAAAAAABIQ/c_BtgEqiP4E/image26_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="225" height="305"></a></p> <p align="center">Then I put a little eyeliner only on top</p> <p align="center">And then apply my new favorite mascara</p> <p align="center">Cover girl Lash blast. Love the big wand this stuff makes my eyelashes so full and long! </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mth0wb896bY/Ti7shy5SgwI/AAAAAAAABIU/39uz9hS3EiA/s1600-h/image33%25255B1%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-d3L0896BGy4/Ti7sjfPWM9I/AAAAAAAABIY/Z3CmeKeJTE4/image33_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="299" height="406"></a></p> <p>Here is me out this weekend with all of these products on</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yhK_H7i1xqY/Ti7sj_mxyzI/AAAAAAAABIc/Hbg6Ufi1DCQ/s1600-h/250224_10150321355185987_610785986_9489179_2590427_n%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="250224_10150321355185987_610785986_9489179_2590427_n" border="0" alt="250224_10150321355185987_610785986_9489179_2590427_n" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6haQPuuc2h4/Ti7skDQyM0I/AAAAAAAABIg/dDqSMtbii1c/250224_10150321355185987_610785986_9489179_2590427_n_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="203" height="456"></a></p> <p>So there you have it! All of my favorite makeup products! And even better… they are all affordable! I love makeup but cannot stand to empty my wallet on items that I feel you can get the same look for so much cheaper! </p> <p>What are your favorite affordable products? </p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627568558462668669.post-50402315149532470652011-07-20T09:27:00.001-07:002011-07-20T09:31:31.376-07:00To run or not to run<p>I have always loved and played sports. My family is a huge sports family, all of the men played either football or basketball into the college level and my cousin is playing football NOW in Europe for the United States team! So to say sports has always been in my life… is an understatement. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XA2u4Zpn9OU/TicBny6x6wI/AAAAAAAABFk/rpAOzfhGmoc/s1600-h/image%25255B11%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-b5l3jHk7ENU/TicBot2DceI/AAAAAAAABFo/WQX1PmfPiHc/image_thumb%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="351" height="387"></a></p> <p>I love what team sports brought to my life. It builds your character, it teaches you determination, hard word, to be competitive but be respectful. Acceptance that sometimes you can try your hardest, but there will be times when you still lose. It teaches you that even when you think you are the best, if you don’t watch your back someone better is coming right around the corner. Always be on your game. Real life scenarios. That is why I think it is important for all children to grow up and interact in team sports, whatever sport it may be. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-k6dXC2bQl8E/TicBpLXtkDI/AAAAAAAABFs/smy7tocm4Bc/s1600-h/image%25255B31%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vJSupHRP4y0/TicBplOS0VI/AAAAAAAABFw/488rPgkzX0g/image_thumb%25255B15%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="437" height="302"></a></p> <p align="center">Running. not so much. I never understood it or liked it one bit.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-meOhkKlsJog/TicBqUGWubI/AAAAAAAABF0/PsymFOrtVns/s1600-h/image%25255B27%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XA6kSH3svQs/TicBry_gJRI/AAAAAAAABF4/Tzu08g_ayuQ/image_thumb%25255B13%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="332" height="529"></a></p> <p>In high school, I was on the track team for 1 race. 1. then I went back to offseason basketball. The weird thing is, I played basketball my entire life. Where you are running. a. lot. Constantly. But I hated running. I loved team sports, workouts where you are thinking about so many other things that you don’t even realize you’re working out. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yQkTp97dklI/TicBsR2QO8I/AAAAAAAABF8/0Mx0-MTMD0k/s1600-h/image%25255B19%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-R85JOMBHPMM/TicBtbZoo6I/AAAAAAAABGA/p-XTEP8-sKE/image_thumb%25255B9%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="418" height="306"></a></p> <p>I have heard people say so many things about running for so long “Running is so relaxing, It is so freeing. blah blah blah” I thought they were freaking crazy. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0jyssU4-sD0/TicBvvp1yEI/AAAAAAAABGE/JldRUQTt6fY/s1600-h/image%25255B7%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PwHmWVK4tgQ/TicBxPQIdyI/AAAAAAAABGI/ek_nC8JZixs/image_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="312" height="479"></a></p> <p>Then, after high school I searched for so long for a consistent work out that I would enjoy, Something to give me the excitement and love that I had for basketball. I started running with two of my good friends a while back and now I understand. It was hard at first but the more I ran the easier it got. the more I ran, I wanted to beat my previous distance and the more I enjoyed it. It relaxes me and brings me peace. It allows me to be alone with my thoughts. I NEVER thought I would ever say that. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-c_GIFq54ms4/TicBy_ttFEI/AAAAAAAABGM/_4CCme3Pdcc/s1600-h/image%25255B3%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IQyQ1EWzXBQ/TicB0G7CSlI/AAAAAAAABGQ/bQTYQI9zsAk/image_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="340" height="483"></a></p> <p>so it started as being just for fun and to get in shape but now I am training for my first race! I am lucky to have a great friend to do it with, we are going to start small – a 5K in August. and a 10K in September. But eventually, I want to run a marathon!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EENI4FN1g60/TicB0oEMOCI/AAAAAAAABGU/S_FdXBKRcj0/s1600-h/image%25255B15%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-D1iuFWzalJ4/TicB1K5xaKI/AAAAAAAABGY/EUeRS7v8_CU/image_thumb%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="349" height="444"></a></p> <p>So for now I will admit, I like to run. (Gasp!) I wouldn’t consider myself a runner. so If any of you runners out there have any websites, or advice to offer it would be much appreciated! </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-j34EY61JBpA/TicB1gBImMI/AAAAAAAABGc/KPIUBmpUems/s1600-h/image%25255B23%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ib3LJ3AFIXg/TicB2eBIcvI/AAAAAAAABGg/gb4w8XzrJ3M/image_thumb%25255B11%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="449" height="273"></a></p> <p>Going to go run now :)</p> Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540344139362621736noreply@blogger.com2