girls' trip...

 

watch out, chi-town. rach, aubs and this girl are coming to a store near you... soon!

one of those days...

where you just want to come home, forget about life and snuggle with something cute.

via here.

time to plan a vacation...

chalk it up to cheese...

i've admired these chalky-boards-of-cheesiness in pier1, but have been inspired to create my own!

here are the step-by-step instructions {including the type of paint}.

cheers!

xo

{memory jar}

here's a sweet idea for 2012 --> write down a memory, learning or funny moment and read them on new years eve/new years day 2013. 

<3

via here.

ten days off equals awesome

yes. i am officially spoiled. ten. one-zero days off. to be retired, to workout when i want, to watch bad morning television, to get a jump start on my resolutions, to see friends, to see even more family, to drink wine, to watch late-night movies by the fire. yep. it was basically as wonderful as it sounds. so what have i learned from my time off?

one) i love taking a real break & turning off my devices to remember what is really important
two) i need $5,347,233 saved up to retire and lead the life I desire

i have a feeling 2012 will be an excellent year with my newfound goals in mind. stay tuned for the pretty, shiny "year in review" and "resolutions" posts.

on the second half of the eighth day of christmas...

my seesta gave to me...

a shiny pitcher and tray for hydrating!

stainless steel pitcher

stainless steel bar tray