light up your life – giveaway {closed}

February 10, 2012

Miscellaneous

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light done in green and grey yarn in a striped pattern and shade done in a bright orange yarn 
In about a week or so the Chalk White Arrow Etsy store will be opening featuring the Light Up Your Life yarn collection. Each light is handmade, wrapped in the finest wool yarn and can be customized by choosing color and pattern. Before the Etsy store opens I will be giving away one custom hanging light. You can choose up to 2 colors for the cord, if you would like a shade, and the color of shade, or no shade and an Edison light bulb instead. I am super excited about this giveaway and can’t wait to send the winner this beautiful hanging light

To enter for a chance to win this beautiful light you must: 1. Follow or become a follower of this blog {Not sure you’re a follower? Click “join this site” located on the left side of this blog, sign in and become one.} 2. Share this post with your friends and family via blogger, facebook, twitter, pinterest, etc. {if you share 3 places it will count as two entries-more chances to win!}and then 3. Let me know where you shared! You must do all three steps to qualify. The winner will be announced next Friday so Good Luck to all ya!
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congratulations alyssa 
your the winner of the light up my life custom light giveaway!
be sure to send me an email
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angelina ballerina

Miscellaneous

how do you feel about buns a top your head? i for one, love them! i can be having a completely bad hair day and pull it together by throwing all my hair into a bun. i usually go for a messier style but occasionally i do a sleeker more polished look when i’m going somewhere i need to look a bit more fancy. i even sleep with my hair like this to keep it from tangling and rubbing all over my face. buns are in a word chicly amazing {ok, two words} so try one out, i promise you’ll be in a sprightly way all day.   

have a great bun picture? then don’t forget to link up to this post!

buying a house to call home

February 9, 2012

Miscellaneous

We have officially decided {for about the 5th time} to buy a house. In the past, every time we think we are ready, something happens to change our mind and put our search off. Well, we have decided that it is time we move closer to our work and say goodbye to the 30+ minute drive we both do twice daily. 

Our largest problem in buying a home seemed to be our over the top wish list. It consisted of good location {of course}, then there was wood floors, fire place, curb appeal, no wood paneling, safe and stable, good layout, recently updated or easily updated kitchen, back yard, a two car garage, at least 3 bedrooms/two baths, oh yeah and at least 2000 sq. feet. When we first started looking I thought sure, yeah, we can find that with our smallish budget and largish expectations, but quickly realized that our dream home may be a bit out of reach. So what, maybe we will have to make some compromises along the way, maybe give up a few of the things on our wish list, and maybe even find something that could use a bit of work and fixing up. We realized it will all be okay as long as our little family can live there together and we can make it ours along the way. So bring on the shag carpet and paneled walls, I’m ready{I hope!}. 
Any advice is welcome! 

5 valentines gifts for him – according to camden

February 8, 2012

Miscellaneous

{sentiment}
a coupon book: easily home made and perfect for a budget + any guy will love a free back rub or the occasional breakfast in bed
{Camden’s choice: free back rubs & get out of chore free cards}
{romantic}
a night of fine dinning: as simple as it may seem a special dinner for two can be the perfect Valentine’s gift 
{Camden’s choice: Tiburon Fine Dinning}
{relaxing}
a weekend getaway: even if you don’t go far, sometimes a nice hotel away from home and a delicous brunch the next morning can be just what the heart desires
{Camden’s choice: Park City, Utah – Stein Eriksen}
{thoughtful}
a longed for item: there is nothing like that one item they have been dreaming {obsessing} about for months to say “SURPRISE! I love you”
{Camden’s choice: a rustic leather jacket} 
{tasty}
breakfast in bed: a cozy breakfast in bed is the best way to start Valentine’s day and a treat anyone can appreciate
{Camden’s choice: a cup of hot chocolate, home-made waffles, & yougurt with fresh fruit}  

thought on tuesday

February 7, 2012

Miscellaneous

Sara: sweater- J. Crew , hat- Target, pants- American Eagle, lipstick- Nars Heatwave, shoes- Dolce Vita
Camden: sunglasses- Ray Ban, shirt- J. Crew, pants- J. Crew, shoes- Frye Boots
Kramer: bow tie- J. Crew 

To do list:

-wash my car {I spilled everywhere in it this morning}
-do a lot of laundry- 2 weeks worth to be precise 
-make some valentines 
-make my planner current 
-go to the grocer 
-whistle a happy tune

Thought on Tuesday: 
Marcel the shell-with shoes on. This made me smile and giggle. If this doesn’t make you happy, nothing will. Have a happy Tuesday!