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How the week looked

2.08.2013

This was a busy busy week y'all! But a great one too:) Here are snippets Insta-style.

I've been snacking on this...hot & sweet mustard from Trader Joe's (with pretzel crisps). I'm so addicted I buy it in bulk. Also delicious on a ham sandwich and for the record, not spicy at all. Just delicious!

I also ate WAY too many of these -- rice krispie treats with peanut butter, chocolate chips, M & M's, and flax seed for a slight health benefit. So good!!!

Some OOTD's...

Seven jeans / JCrew sweater / Loft shirt / Stella & Dot necklace

Seven skinnies (yes I wear them every day) / Loft sweater / JCrew popover shirt (a new fave)

Hudson jeans / Loft belt / Loft cardi / JCrew shirt / Stella & Dot necklace

Family snowman from last Saturday, so precious how excited the kids get over snow. Frosty didn't last long but we sure had fun making him!

I finished a book and discovered a new author I love, Blackberry Winter by Sarah Jio. I highly recommend it (discovered from EatLiveRun's review, she is such a good book reviewer and I've been a longtime fan of her blog). I was captivated from the first page and couldn't stop reading -- my favorite kind of book. Add it to your list! This book really deserves its own post but I had to go ahead and share.

Living room...making major progress!! Here are fabrics that my girlfriend pulled together for me. Soooo pretty, I'm in love with them!

I'm going to change the wall color (currently neutral) to something similar to the room below (richer for some contrast). I can tell it's going to be my favorite room. My girlfriends have such amazing style, I'm enlisting them for the kitchen and dining room too;) I could just squeal, so excited to beautify these rooms!! I can picture myself sitting in my favorite chair with a cup of tea and a good book (for a whole 5 seconds until I hear someone scream MOM!) Wouldn't have it any other way;)

So happy it's Friday people, this girl needs a weekend!! Hello and welcome to new followers (and old:)! Hope y'all have a great weekend:)

Random!

12.05.2012

It seems I can't get lots of time at the computer these days so this post will have to cover a lot, aka be random. Here's what's up!

Last weekend was great! We went to a friend's birthday party, I shot some family pictures for a good friend (so fun!), and then we got our Christmas tree. Here she is! And thank you to the kind lady who offered to take our picture, I'm finally in one, yay!

Thank you to my sweet blog friend Sara who sent me the prettiest notecards (that she made) -- gorgeous!

Today I have an appointment with my orthopedic Dr. to go over the results of my MRI. You know what? I'm not even nervous. I know my knee is fine. I just know. Yesterday I ran the fastest mile of my life, a 7:19 (woohoo!). I know that's not fast for many, but I ran 12 minute miles in high school (not a fast girl here!) so that's an improvement. I have had great runs lately and finished a 6 miler on Sunday with almost no pain. I felt like doing cartwheels! I reeeeaaally want to run another half. The next one planned is in April, the St. Jude Country Music Half, and I'm planning to run the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington next fall (the WHOLE 26.2, eek!). I had hopes of running New York but I'm not likely to get in. But that's okay! I'm excited to get past this injury and train. It has become such an important part of my life and brings me so much joy. Plus it makes my jeans fit better. And workout clothes are comfy.

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I'm trying a new face cream, Korres wild rose. It has no chemicals, gets great reviews, and I hope I love it. I'll let you know!

My Christmas cards are done and on their way--thank you to Sweet Birdie's Nest for creating my favorite card to date! Love.these.cards. Love!

Did you see the thing on Pinterest about stringing your Christmas lights up and down the tree instead of all around? Since I'm the light hanger in my house I decided to try it and it worked so well! I finished in 3 seconds and wasn't covered in sap with pine needles in my pants. Thank you Pinterest. The boys selected colorful lights for the second year in a row. I prefer white, but it's not about me;)

So excited for Christmas this year, the boys are so darling and it's funny to hear their little conversations about it. I need to start recording some of them!

I want to spend a million dollars at JCrew. I can normally keep myself out of trouble by not going into the store but I stopped in last week and just wandered around daydreaming. I want to hug and kiss this plaid shirt. I did not leave with it, but I wanted to.

And this plaid skirt. Adorable.

Happy day friends! Linking with Shanna for Random Wednesday!

Midweek randoms

11.07.2012

Let's see, there's been a lot on the brain this week. The kids were out of school for election day and we've had lots of miscellaneous stuff to get done. No complaints because I hate being bored but a warning this post may be all over the place!

I made a silent pact with myself to try to limit (limit, not eliminate because that would make no sense) alcoholic beverages during the week. I admit that mommy loves a drink at the end of the day. I also suggested to myself to slow down on shopping. It's a terrible mistake to plant these rules in my head because all I can think about is shopping and drinking.

On that note, I found some really cute weekend clothes for Mr. C at ON. I feel so selfless shopping for someone else. And the Mr. deserves some hip clothes too:)

I also treated myself to this tunic because they only had one in my size left (you know how that goes). FYI It's so much cuter in person.

I found the most perfect boots (aka, the right color, the right fit, the right price) at TJ Maxx. I had no choice but to buy them since my 3 year old equestrians got a hole in the zipper this week!

Aren't these cute too? I never wore flats until I became a mom (and twisted my ankle on my welcome mat while holding a baby, things change!)

I also had to get the boys real coats. Tennessee winters are chilly (although nothing like the old Pennsylvania winters from our early marriage days). Mr. C has always remarked that the fancy coats I get the boys don't really keep them warm and dry, they just look cute, and he had a point. So I found these at L.L.Bean and I'm really happy with them. They are ski worthy, waterproof, warm but not too bulky, and a classic navy. I considered Boden's version but they are only shower proof, not fully water resistant. I still always match the boys and will do so until they leave for college but this meant that I had to order my 5 year old a size that is technically smaller than what I wanted to order. But...LLB has an extra seam (called a growth cuff, very cool!) you can rip out to add an inch and a half to sleeve length, and that makes all the difference. The coat actually fits him perfectly.

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In other good news, it was wonderfully overcast on Monday and I threw the boys in the truck and headed to my favorite photo shoot park in hopes of capturing the Christmas card picture. I don't know if this is the one but if I don't get any more chances, it'll surely do! SUCH a relief to get the picture done! Mr. C was grateful, photo shoots are stressful!

Have y'all tried brownie brittle? It's quite yummy with cold milk (or coffee with Bailey's:)

Until tomorrow friends, I'm hoping to do a post of my living room before and after, stay tuned:)

Fashion Friday: Forever 21 love + well wishes

10.19.2012

First, let me say I'm glad it's Friday:) SO glad it's Friday.

Next, I love Forever 21 so much. I went in there yesterday and it's like 1985 never ended. It's a happy place. I'm loving their sweaters!

1. Reminds me of Annie's JCrew sweater yesterday. Perfection!
2. Just love it.
3. So cute with boyfriend jeans. An easy mom shirt.
4. Sassy + unique.
5. I love baseball shirts and cannot explain why. But I want them all.
6. Just love it.

Two things I picked up for myself recently (what spending freeze?)...

This blouse from Forever 21. Would love to pair with those wax jeans Jill was talking about. I know it looks boring in this picture but it's so cute in person. The arms are a soft tee knit and the body is sheer and silky. Throw on a big chunky necklace and I'm date night ready!

2. Madewell perfect chambray ex-boyfriend shirt in harvest wash. Madewell has free shipping right now--plus, use your e-bates for a little cash back. Win win! What sells me on the shirt is that it covers the tush and will be so cute with leggings.

In other news -- a good friend of C's is running the Marine Corps Marathon this weekend. Good luck Ed!!!! Finish strong -- we're cheering for you!! Go Go Go!!!!

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Last but not least, the in-laws are flying in from New York! The boys are excited to see Grandma and Grandpa and Aunt Sarah. We've got big plans; pumpkin patchin', pizza nights, a little Wii Just Dance, and lots of vino:)

Y'all have a great weekend!!

Colorblock Friday

6.22.2012

This week's Friday Fancies is about rocking the colorblock. I love love love pink and orange together (see my header?:) so when I saw this dress it had to be my pick! I went with simple neutral accessories since the dress is bright and has such an intricate pattern. Didn't want anything to compete!