List of Twenty-Three's

Didn't quiteeee make it to the library today...whoopsadoodle! Instead, Whoof and I had a relaxing morning, read the newspaper, made some nibblets for lunch, and did all our boring grown-up business in the afternoon. 

So this last birthday, I made a "List of Twenty-Three's." I'm not sure where I first heard about this idea, but essentially, you are suppose to create a list of things you'd like to accomplish before your next birthday and the number of items on the list corresponds with the age you are turning. Seeing as my birthday was exactly 2 months ago today (August 9), I thought it might be a good idea to check in with myself and see how things have been going.

***WARNING: Items on this list may appear to be extremely inspired, narcissistic, and a handful may even be impossible given the current state of my affairs, but you're suppose to be wishful and self-doting on your birthday!
1. Go on 23 first dates (told you!).
2. Add $23,000 to savings account (the word was wishful, remember?)
3. Make 2 new boy friends and 3 new girl friends.
4. Survive 23 weeks without Facebook.

Going strong!
weheartit.com

5. Write friends and family "just-to-say-hello" cards on the 23rd of the month.
6. Flex my creative writing for 23 minutes each day.
7. Splurge on a $2,300 ticket to somewhere I've never been! (maybe I'll find an extra 2,300 on the ground of a parking lot?)
8. Run/jog/walk/crawl 23 miles.
9. Build on my MAC lipstick collection up to 23.
10. Frame 23 pictures.

Six so far!

11. Enjoy 23 hours without the Internet.
12. Mail 23 postcards.
13. Read 23 books.

Book 1: Oscar Wilde "The Picture of Dorian Gray" SO SO GOOD

14. Maintain 23 blogposts a month ;)
15. Adventure on a 230 mile road trip. 

California coast roadtrip!

16. Drink 2 cups of water at each of the 3 meals throughout the day.
17. Cook-up 23 new recipes!
18. Swim a 200 freestyle in 2 min 30 seconds.
19. Volunteer 23 hours at a hospital.
20. Challenge yourself to use only 2 makeup products 3 days a week.
21. Create 23 things I am proud of.
22. Try taking 23 minute cat naps.
23. Make a list of 23 items :)

The last one was a bit of a cheat I suppose! Have you ever done this before?

Picture perfect

Hiya! 

Sooooo the next couple of weeks I'll be making a conscious effort to work on my follow-up. The shoes from my last post turned out pretty cool. I'll be sure to snap a few OOTD  photos tomorrow before I make a jolly trip to the library! Fuuuntastic!!!

Well todays post was inspired by all the odds and ends in my scrapbooking bin that I refuse to throw out, but actually haven't put to good crafty use. Just a short time ago, I worked in a cheese shop (read: DELICIOUS + 20 additional pounds). The shop had cheeses from every corner of the globe and you can bet I ate my weight in French bries, English stinkys, Dutch goudas, American cheddars, Spanish manchegos, and everything in between. We even had some luscious blues from Australia and New Zealand of all places! Mmmmm a cheesemonger's life for me!

In any case, with every brand spankin new wheel of deliciousness came an assortment of stickers that the creamery would send along. Before leaving, I nabbed a few of my favorites with the intention of slapping them on my bike, however that never quite happened. A sale on frames at my local craft store over the weekend prompted a lightbulb to go off in my head, and this was the end result. Nothing genius, but I love the color they bring to my bedroom.

The supplies + sissors

Why yes, that is a lamb riding a Harley. 

So so cute!

The end result: super super simple decor, but much better than sitting around in the bottom of a bin! I love the different frames too. There are a few more I'm finishing up, but wanted to share the first couple.

Thought I was being clever :)

Can't decide whether to add "Baaaa-d to the Bone" ha! 

holy craigmolie!

Do you remember way back, when I was suppose to be turning over a new leaf, investing in myself, and giving some proper love and care to this little slice of the internet? Whoops-a-doodle! Life sure did a good job of getting smack dab in the middle of things.

This last weekend I was able to steal a few moments on Saturday night and get a little crafty. After settling down to a bit of TV, grabbing a cup of joe (yes, I'm a sick caffeine addict even at night), I decided it was time to give my old, battered kicks a facelift.

These here are a cheapie pair from H&M made out of canvas. Pretty cringy! But they have served me well the last couple of months considering I have worn them just about every other day. I drew the designs using a fine tipped sharpie which I later filled in with some acrylic paint. They are out to dry right now as I finished them a little earlier, but will post a lovely photo of them! Can't wait to spend the next day or so relaxing and catching up on reading some blogs :)

eggs in a basket, birds nest, guy kibbee eggs..the list goes on!

A rainy day calls for sleeping in, Benny Goodman, snuggles with Whoof, and some good old fashion eggs in a basket. What tastes better than bread fried in butter? The first time I ever spotted this dish was in the most unexpected place: the movie V for Vendetta. Have you ever seen it? After figuring out that the recipe goes by a million and one names, Mommalah and I prepared to put our two brains to work, only to find out it is just about the easiest thing in the world to make! Simple, quick, AND delicious? How refreshing! The pan there is looking a little crusty...guess it is just well loved? :) It looks a bit like a yummy cyclop eye, no?

Hope you all eat something tasty today!

OOTD mellow yellow

 

Dress: Forever 21

Flatforms: H&M

Earrings: Target 

What the beans happened to blogger?? I feel like such an old fogie trying to learn how to use all these new fangled web designs.

This morning I was feeling rather cheerful when getting dressed, although I must admit this is not what I initially wore out of the house. Spring weather can be so fickle! Rainclouds and drizzle one minute, sunshine the next. In any case, I bought this at Forever 21 two weeks ago and have been dying to wear it on a night out with some red lips. There are so many bright and happy colors in the shops right now, it is absolutely delightful! This little number has nifty pockets and a fun cherry design printed all over. The belt came with the dress and even though it is a little cheapie, I can't complain because belts are probably my LEAST favorite thing to buy. So hey ho! :) The glitter DIY promised has hit a few speed bumps along the way, but I anticipate posting it by the week's end. 

Hope this post finds you happy and in good health! 

kanye workout plan?

Sorry for the dilatory post! Work has been super hectic on both fronts and with the recent sunshine, Whoof and I have been sunning our perfectly rounded bellies at the beach. It just might be time to begin a gym regime. My knee caps have happily been hidden away for most of the winter but now that they are out and about, I've been a little red in the face. Anyone have any suggestions on how to stay disciplined with the treadmill? This yummy meal from dinner out last week sure didn't help!

Another D.I.Y coming up in the next day or two! Anticipate LOTS of glitter!

floral, meet faux leather

It is really flip flipping hot today! Whoof is taking a nice snooze, Mommalah is doing a little drawing, and I'm halfway out the door to the beach!

Quick simple outfit today. The floral top was $10 at a second hand store I stumbled into last week and has really neat button detailing down the back. It scoops a little lower than I'd normally like but it is really nice and airy plus the color scheme was too cool to pass up! This is one of the first tops I've bought that has an interesting collar too. The shorts are just a pair I found at H&M back in December. So happy there was plenty of sunshine to wear something like this today!