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| Finally some fall weather |
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| Great Pita Bread |
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| DIY iced coffee for my baby-filled afternoons |
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| A new favorite blog |
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| Anniversary roses |
Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts
Oct 13, 2011
Thursday Latelies
It's been a busy, but good couple of weeks. Here are some of the things that have brought me joy.
Thanks again, Bex. Go see her and be inspired.
Sep 26, 2011
Found Love
I found this hair tie in my bathroom drawer the other day. It was just sitting there, in the shape of a heart reminding me that I am loved.
You are loved, too.
Let's send out some love today.
Sep 15, 2011
Lucky Life Contest - Dinner Party
Here is a sneak peek at my latest entry for the Lucky contributor contest. This entry is all about planning a dinner party. I love Lucky Magazine, and I'm so excited to even try to win. Go here to vote!
Ferm Living Falling Leaves Wall Stickers – Black
$55 - coggles.com
$55 - coggles.com
Check out downloadandprint.com for FREE customizable invitations.
Sep 10, 2011
Pin of the week
I've decided to stop just pinning, and start doing. I am really intentional with my pins on Pinterest. (check it out if you haven't yet. It's a visual pin board of your internet findings.) I only pin things that I would do/wear/eat/make. So, I am putting it into action. I want to do/wear/eat/make at least 1 thing a week and post my results. So, I started with an easy one. Isn't that the best way to start? Another coffee picture...
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| Atlantic-Pacific.blogspot.com found on Pinterest |
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| I need more braelets! And more coffee! |
Sep 1, 2011
Thursday Latelies
It perplexes me how I don't know that my daughter's teething until I find a new tooth poking through. You'd think the unexplained crankiness would be a red flag, but I never catch on. It always makes for a rough week for all of us. Thanks to Thursday Latelies and Bex for reminding me to be thankful and see good in all things. Here are a few things that helped me get through my week. Be sure to visit Bex...A Style Diary and the others who have linked up.
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| 99 cent iced coffee @ Dunkin' Donuts |
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| Experimenting with hair styles |
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| Baby toes |
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| $5 find at Target |
Jul 28, 2011
Life & Style : Lucky Magazine
I am entering a contest with Lucky Magazine to become their new lifestyle contributor. I have submitted the first of 5 articles for the contest. In a week or so, I will be submitting the second. With the third challenge, I will have to have enough votes to move on to the 4th and 5th final challenge. Here's the exciting part:
Life & Style : Lucky Magazine
"The prize is $10,000 and the opportunity to contribute articles to Lucky as well as collaborate with Editor in Chief Brandon Holley and her team. Winner will be assigned at least three (3) articles in a six (6) month period."
One of my dreams is to work for/with a magazine, and I love Lucky Magazine. I'm excited to challenge myself and work toward my dream.
Please visit the site and read my first submission on my career style. Then, vote for me! I will send out an email for each submission, and would appreciate as many votes as you can give.
Thanks,
Krista
Life & Style : Lucky Magazine
Jul 9, 2011
Fownd Some Rest
When my sister-in-law was contemplating getting another dog, I told her "You get one dog and love it so much, you get another. Then you have a baby and then you tell yourself 'Why did I get so many dogs?'" (They now have two dogs and are expecting a baby soon.)
Aren't dogs supposed to bring companionship, relaxation, therapy? Mine did, until I had a baby.
Now it's
barking - at the door, at each other, at nothing, while the baby's sleeping.
whining - for a toy, for food, for attention, while I'm busy with the baby.
Dog Whisperer, please help. My whispers turn into yells, which do not translate to dog language.
I sit here writing this after the most annoying morning with my dogs. I sit here during the most beautiful monsoon evening with my Yorkie on my lap. Both of us lavishing the cool, moist wind blowing our hair/fur. Dogs can still provide therapy after all, if you take the time to let them.
Jun 13, 2011
Fownd Heirlooms
It's so great to find something beautiful that can also pay honor to your family. I found a few treasures from my grandparent's house this weekend. Sometimes when you have to let go, it helps to have a little something to hold onto.
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| A pretty, safe place to hold my rings while I slather on beauty products |
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| A handkerchief that belonged to my grandfather |
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| Even a cute black belt |
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| shirt-Walmart jeans-Banana Republic |
May 19, 2011
Fownd Perspective: Thursday Latelies
A few weeks ago I stumbled upon a great blog called Bex...A Style Diary. Bex is inspiring with her great outfits (on a budget), and her positive attitude. I am linking up with her Thursday Latelies post. She encourages her readers to stop and think about the things that have brought them joy this week. This can be powerful, especially when you've had a rough week. When I started reflecting on my week, only the challenging things came to mind. As I starting finding the good, it just kept coming to me until I had a long list of joyful things. Thanks, Bex.
First:
Crafts make me happy. I picked up these embellishments at JoAnn's for about $2 each and glued them to a headband for me, and a barrette for the baby. We are going to wear them to my brother's wedding this weekend.
Second:
Speaking of the wedding, I wanted to find a gift that was personalized, unique, and affordable. I was not having luck, until I found Fancyprints on Etsy. I ordered the Love Birds in a Tree print. It's perfect!
Third:
Baby's first trip to the zoo!
Fourth:
Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha! After a few hard weeks of weaning, I'm about done. It's been an emotional and physical rollercoaster, but something that's brought me joy is adding a little caffeine back into my life after a two year hiatus.
These are just a few things that have brought me joy. What has brought you joy this week? Check out Bex...A Style Diary. There are more links to other Thursday Latelies.
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