New Year = New Hair

January 4, 2011

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Resolution #2 – New Hair Style

I am jump starting on my new year’s resolutions:) Maybe the being spontaneous thing is giving me courage! As with my last pregnancy, I get this itch somewhere along 4-5 months along where I need a new hair style. Last pregnancy, I stuck with the same old same old. This time around I am going to be a little more bold. I am going for a look along the lines of the ones above. Crossing my fingers I don’t end up with a mushroom or mullet. Wish me luck!

New Year + New Chapter

January 3, 2011

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This is how I feel at the start of a new year! 😀

A fresh new page on a new chapter in my life. Each year is so completely from the next, and like 2010, it is full of both blessings and trials, both which can enrich your life.

Will be posting some resolutions for the new year one at a time so you all can hold me accountable for completing them;)

My first resolution is already being completed this week. I am being spontaneous, and starting off the New Year with a bang! I booked a last minute trip to L.A. on Thursday to meet up with my friend/ editor of Radiant Magazine to attend a Private Movie Screening ….we have some exciting plans for the magazine underway! Also in the plans- hit up the L.A. Fabric district to get supplies for the IHOD Spring 2011 Line! Looking forward to this!

Stay tuned for the results!

Thanks for your friendship in 2010! Looking forward to keeping in touch in 2011!

Merry Christmas from my Family to Yours! + Photo Outtakes:)

December 26, 2010

Hello loves! I hope you are enjoying the Holidays with your family! There are TWELVE days of Christmas so we are still celebrating!! Christmas cards are going out late this year, but wanted to share these with you….I am sure those of you with kids can agree that you will get maybe ONE good photo out of 100 taken! I love looking at the outtakes though. So funny. My sister and I took each other’s pics this year, and she did such a good job with making little G smile:)

These boys make me so happy….

Also, I guest posted over on Jennifer’s blog….one of my fave Style blogs:D You can see what my top three items I can’t live without, what I would do with a million dollars, and personal style picks:) Come say hi!

December 24, 2010

“Come and behold Him, born the King of Angels”

Celebrating with much joy the coming of the King….

Wishing you and your family a beautiful Holiday!

Holiday Inspiration – Guest Post

December 22, 2010

Clockwise 1. Ban.do 2. French by Design 3. Design Crush 4. WORC

I am guest posting today over on AB’s blog! Come say hello!

Arrived safely in St. Louis and soaking up time with all of my brothers, sisters, and parents:)

Hope the Christmas spirit is starting to seep in for each of you!

Style Files: Crimson Red – Pt. 2

December 17, 2010

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I am still crazy about this color, and of course Anthropologie has the perfect accessories in this shade.

And I was happy to find some braided inspiration:) I frequent braids quite often…especially on bad hair days. Lucky for me, my husband loves when I wear my hair in braids -yeah he loves my bad hair days?!

We are going to attempt family pictures this weekend in a very spur of the moment decision to do Christmas cards! Wish me luck!

Fun Links for your weekend:

Don’t forget about And Everything Nice’s Note Card giveaway! The perfect little stocking stuffer!!

Check out this adorable free owl wrapping download from My Owl Barn.

Here is what I gave Ashley on the 7th day of Christmas…:)

This little fur vest is a perfect example of why, if I have a girl, it would be dangerous.

Gift guide for the guys and for your girlfriends.

DIY Feature: Gifts in Jars

December 16, 2010

(Christmas in a Bottle via the City Cradle)

(sewing kit in a jar – pinterest)

(cupcakes in a jar via mycakies)

Later on today I will show you the little gifts in jars that I am giving to neighbors. Thought I would also share these adorable ideas. Wouldn’t you love to receive something like this? Such a fun and personal gift! I hope this sparks your creativity and gives you some ideas:)