Travel

Found the Bag

We’re 16 days out from our European vacation and I’m so excited my stomach hurts. Our to-do list is outrageously long, but nothing we can’t handle in the next couple of weeks. At the top of my list is a semi-large, carry-on suitcase since I won’t be checking a bag (and neither will Rob). To save money I’m borrowing a suitcase from my sister’s roommate, and I LOVE IT!!!

 

 

Next on my to-do list? Figuring out how to fit 18 days into this thing! The inside is rather spacious so I’m excited to start rolling my clothes and packing my toiletries. I’ll let you know how it goes!!

August 15, 2011 by
Home

Our Casa

My friend Heather keeps asking for pictures of our new rental, so here you go!

Front exterior:

 

I LOVE our mailbox!

The back, covered patio area:

Our extended, back porch while they were replacing the rotted wood:

Another BEFORE shot:

AFTER:

Looks much better!

I’m very happy to have these shelves in the laundry room for all my random dishes, vases and appliances. Still haven’t used my bread maker or rice cooker (if that’s even what it’s called).

The crown molding throughout the interior is nice, too.

My little bathroom decor. If I could, I would have a succulent in every room in my house. They’re so darn cute!

That’s all I’m showing for now. I think once we get back from Europe we’d like to get the grass up and growing (maybe with some DURATION NPK), pull out the weeds and put in some plants in the front. I’ll post more pictures then! ;)

August 10, 2011 by
Pet sitting

I had a Basset for 5 days

This is Gus. He also goes by Gustopher. This was the second time we pet-sit Gus and we absolutely love him. He was such a good boy!

Tacoma and Lucy had the best time with him. Especially Tacoma. They played the entire time. We were all sad to see him leave. I think Tacoma even cried.

One day I will have a basset hound… like The Pioneer Woman‘s Charlie.

August 8, 2011 by
Giving Joy

Bridal Shower Gift Idea

Sometimes I feel like the queen of last minute. Or, at least lately I do.
I’ve been late on birthday gifts, bridal shower gifts, housewarming gifts, and so on.

I had a little post bridal shower dinner planned with a girlfriend and hit up Bed, Bath & Beyond the night before. See what I mean?

Well, I went through what was left of their registry and tried to get my creative juices flowing.
So… I came up with this: Breakfast in Bed for the Happy Couple!

It included:

  • Breakfast serving tray (Bed, Bath & Beyond – wrapped separately)
  • “Breakfast in Bed” Breakfast Blend for Keurig (Bed, Bath & Beyond – they registered for it)
  • “Bed & Breakfast” Blueberry Pancake Mix (Home Goods)
  • Two Coffee Cups (Home Goods)
  • Flower

Maybe it’s been done before, but I was pretty proud of it.

August 5, 2011 by
Friends, Sedona, Travel

Girls Weekend in Sedona

TravelZoo had a great deal for a one-night stay at the Sedona Rouge, so myself and 3 other girls took advantage! Here was our agenda for the 2 days:

Saturday – Arrival, poolside with Skinny Girl Margaritas, hour-long massages, jacuzzi and dinner at Elote Cafe:

The dresser in the room was to die for. I wanted to take it home!

Sunday – “JOY”oga, breakfast at the resort and then downtown Sedona for fudge, ice-cream and Body Bliss.

I had one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had – corn-flake, cinnamon french toast with strawberries (and lots of syrup)!

These are the lovely ladies I went with:

This is Jen. She is so much fun! I absolutely love her laugh and personality. What brings Jen joy? I’d say her booming make-up business!

This is Beth. I really enjoyed getting to know her more and admire her clever sense of humor. What brings Beth joy? I’m going to say her sweet daughter, Baylor! (p.s. I would kill for her house.)

And this was our organizer for the trip, my wonderful friend, Kristin. She is so special to me! I cherish our friendship and am guaranteed happiness whenever I’m around her. What brings her joy? Creativity, details and party planning! Hint, hint – her blog and business are soon going to be up and running. So excited for her!

I had such a nice time in Sedona – a girls’ weekend was much needed. But, it was far too short!

August 3, 2011 by