Five Things Tuesday, Birthday Girl!

Sooooo my birthday is on the 19th of August & the next two Ten Five Things Tuesday will be dedicated to things I'd love love love to have! Enjoy! Only doing 5 because my internet is super slow here at the new apartment! Sorry!

1. Cricut Create!!!! or the new Silhouette machine that is coming out in october - that would be even more awesome!

2. This cute little clock

3. I would love to finally have my two Audrey Kawasaki prints professionally framed. These are the two I own that haven't been framed yet:

4. No photo for it - but I would be so happy if I had enough money to go get my North Carolina tattoo & my arm covered up!

5. Another Blythe doll, this one is adorable! (click the link for a larger picture!)

Ten Things Tuesday, Get Organized!

1. I'll admit, I've never actually known how to fold these stupid things until now. I usually just wad them up and throw them in the closet because I'm so annoyed that I can't fold it nicely. 

2. How adorable are these?

3. I loveeee kitchen organization!

4. This one too...

5. Organize your cords with toilet paper rolls in a box! Genius!

6. Have tons of ribbon and tired of it coming unraveled all the time? Try this! 

7. Always unplugging the wrong cord? Here's an easy fix for that! I can't believe I've never thought of something like this before.

8.  I love how bright and simple this little area is. 

9. A must for my new apartment.

10. I love old crates & these colors just make them even more lovely. 

Diy Chalkboard

I'm sure many of you have heard of chalkboard paint by now and probably thought of a million uses for it. I picked up these two boards from Ikea the other week when I was there for $3.99 each in the "as-is" section and thought they'd make cute, cheap, chalkboards! So I stopped by Lowes and picked up this chalkboard paint, which is a bit pricey...but it will last a long time since I only plan on using it for small projects. I would definitely suggest grabbing a can of this and making a few little chalkboard projects! The boards I made took two coats and need a few touch ups after taking off the painters tape - pretty quick and easy!

This is the back of the 1st board I made. 

You can pick up a picture hanger kit at Michaels or any hardware store.

The one below is the finished product for my parents kitchen, they wanted their chalkboard to hang vertically on the pantry door as a grocery list. 

Have you made anything using chalkboard paint? 

I'd love to hear other ideas for using it!

Ten Things Tuesday - Puppy Love

So instead of cramps I get migraines during my girl time of the month. I really don't consider that a fair trade. Anyway, that's why this is late, apologies!

1. You all probably know how obsessed I am with French Bulldogs - so I feel the need to see this one day soon. It's in NYC on Madison and 50th! 

2. Cute little cake for a kid's birthday. 

3. This quote.

 

4. This hilarious Kong toy. Paco totally needs one! 

5. Of course I would paint this but I love it in the natural wood color too.

6. No other option!

7. Frodo really needs one of these. He eats way too fast! Right now we're using a small mason jar and that seems to keep him from scarfing his food down so fast.

8. Paco needs this. He gets easily over headed and needs to stay hydrated so anytime we go somewhere I have to make sure he has water. This bowl would come in handy, even though he loves drinking out of a water bottle. 

9. Perfect for making your own dog treats!

10. I would buy these if I knew my boys wouldn't destroy them so quickly. Lovin' Martha Stewart's new line of dog stuff! 

Wig Crazy

 

 

Yep. That's a wig, my friends! 

So I ordered my very first wig a few weeks ago. I got inspired by Kaelah over at Little Chief Honeybee - who looks amazing in every single wig she has (and her own hair, too, of course) and so I couldn't wait to get my hands on one. Since it was only about $20, I decided that it would be worth the chance of me never actually wearing it in public and bought one from this seller on Ebay.

it was really bright outside for both of these photos, excuse the awkward facial expressions!

 Here is the link to the actual wig you'll see me wearing in these pictures. Everyone that has seen it on, in person, has said it looks so real. I love wearing it already and I'm more inspired to get my real hair that long! I can't wait to get another one - what color/style would you suggest for my next purchase?

Jamie and I at Texas Road House for dinner

I will admit - when wearing it in public, I feel like everyone just knows it's a wig and is staring at me. I highly doubt that's really what's going on and my mind is just playing tricks on me... but it's definitely hard to get used to wearing it & wearing it proudly! I've forced myself to wear it out in public twice now and it's not been too awful but I'm sure I'm driving everyone crazy by constantly asking if it looks okay or if I need to fix something.
Overall, I'm loving it!
I hope this inspires one of you to take a chance and try something silly/crazy like this!

Ten Things Tuesday - Ikea

Holy cow! How could I have forgotten it was Tuesday?! Oops. Since I'm moving into my apartment in the next couple of weeks I would share with you the top 10 things that I plan on picking up from IKEA later this week. These are all pretty self explanatory and come from the IKEA website!

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4. Six for $1.49!

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6. I plan on picking up about a yard of this fabric and framing it for behind my couch! 

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8. Napkins!

9. I love love love wooden utensils! 

10. Lastly, I would love to have this couch...but for now -
it's a bit out of my price range!

Healing and Relationships

Definitely one thing I need to do is re-start the process of healing. I should've never attempted to jump into a sort-of-serious relationship only a few months after what happened. In case you missed it, Matt and I separated back in January. I usually try to avoid getting too personal on this blog because I hate letting people in. I hate feeling vulnerable. This post is going to release a lot of my personal feelings and let you guys in quite a bit. Richard and I recently ended our relationship because of all the ramblings inside my head. Keep reading if you want more details.

Anyway, it's not that I regret the relationship I was in with Richard, I just wish things could've been different - because it could've been so lovely and he's such a great guy and really knows how to treat a girl. But don't we all wish some things could be different sometimes? This time I can't change those things - I can't change things I don't realize are going on, I really thought I was ready and had found what I wanted and needed. But along came a point where I had to realize that I wasn't ready, I couldn't handle a relationship yet, I needed more time to heal. I need more time with myself, to figure out who I am and to focus on my life and not worry about meeting anyone else's standards or needs. It's selfish. Very selfish. But I believe I'm at a point where I need it and I'm not going to apologize for it. If I don't feel that my heart is 100% on something, I can't do it. I can't force happiness on myself or anyone else.

Wondering what my most recent perspective on relationships is? Well, right now...I really don't believe in them. I have this huge fear of commitment and all I can focus on is how soon the end is near (of the relationship, not the world). I can't see myself ever spending "forever" with someone and I'm constantly wondering if the human population is even really meant to be monogamous - and if we're not, what the heck is the point? Almost every couple I know isn't truly 100% happy with their relationship. Working to make things right is one thing, but how many couples actually do and succeed at it? The divorce rate in today's society is so incredibly high that it makes me laugh at how easy it is to get married. Why are we conditioned to think that once we "grow up" we are supposed to get married and have children? Maybe that's not for everyone. I now know, it's not right for me. Everyone keeps joking around saying that I'll get married again one day, but I can honestly say with zero doubt in my mind that I will never unite in matrimony every again.  Believe.it.or.not.

Right now I plan on focusing on school and being independent. I am moving into my own apartment at the beginning of August. I've applied at several jobs and now just keeping my fingers crossed for a few interviews. I feel so motivated to live that independent lifestyle again that I can hardly stand it - for once in a long time, I'm getting things done.