House Eye Candy

It's official the hubs and I are house hunting!!

We are scheduling time to walk through some this week, I am beyond excited!

Now I have a motivation to pinterest :)

Check out some of my favorite future home pins!


1. Might be a little too funky! but something fun to think about.

Source: brightbazaar.blogspot.com via Elizabeth on Pinterest

2. I would never paint over hardwood floors but this would be cute on a screened in back porch!

Source: mixandchic.com via Deidre on Pinterest

3. This is genius! Hide the tv amidst the art, especially if we don't have a family room!

Source: onekingslane.com via Deidre on Pinterest

4. Lovin this kitchen storage!

Source: google.co.uk via amy on Pinterest

5. If I end up with the nasty subway tile in my bathroom I am totally painting a fun color on the wall!

Source: herblog.com via Arlette on Pinterest

6. The hubs doesn't like this one but I do think it would be really fun for a half bath!

Source: hammersandhighheels.blogspot.com via Christa on Pinterest

Pinterest can be bad news! Buuuut I can't wait to decorate a house!

Linking up!

It's official the hubs and I are house hunting!!

We are scheduling time to walk through some this week, I am beyond excited!

Now I have a motivation to pinterest :)

Check out some of my favorite future home pins!


1. Might be a little too funky! but something fun to think about.

Source: brightbazaar.blogspot.com via Elizabeth on Pinterest

2. I would never paint over hardwood floors but this would be cute on a screened in back porch!

Source: mixandchic.com via Deidre on Pinterest

3. This is genius! Hide the tv amidst the art, especially if we don't have a family room!

Source: onekingslane.com via Deidre on Pinterest

4. Lovin this kitchen storage!

Source: google.co.uk via amy on Pinterest

5. If I end up with the nasty subway tile in my bathroom I am totally painting a fun color on the wall!

Source: herblog.com via Arlette on Pinterest

6. The hubs doesn't like this one but I do think it would be really fun for a half bath!

Source: hammersandhighheels.blogspot.com via Christa on Pinterest

Pinterest can be bad news! Buuuut I can't wait to decorate a house!

Linking up!

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi is my go to meal!

It is so easy to make and so good!

I kinda wing mine and combine a bunch of recipes I have made before.

Ingredients
1/2 Stick of Butter
1/4 cup of Orange Juice
3 TBSP of Lemon Juice
3 Cloves Garlic Minced
Pasta of your choice (angel hair or penne work best)
1/2 cup Shrimp
Parmesan Cheese

Directions
Cook your pasta according to the directions on the box

Meanwhile put your butter and garlic in a pan and cook until garlic is fragrant

Add the Lemon Juice and Orange juice and cook till boiling

Add shrimp. If you use precooked shrimp don't cook them too long.

Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese into the Sauce to thicken it and to taste

Drain your pasta and add to sauce pan and combine with sauce and shrimp

*You can also add some green beans in with your pasta to cook*

Enjoy!

Shrimp Scampi is my go to meal!

It is so easy to make and so good!

I kinda wing mine and combine a bunch of recipes I have made before.

Ingredients
1/2 Stick of Butter
1/4 cup of Orange Juice
3 TBSP of Lemon Juice
3 Cloves Garlic Minced
Pasta of your choice (angel hair or penne work best)
1/2 cup Shrimp
Parmesan Cheese

Directions
Cook your pasta according to the directions on the box

Meanwhile put your butter and garlic in a pan and cook until garlic is fragrant

Add the Lemon Juice and Orange juice and cook till boiling

Add shrimp. If you use precooked shrimp don't cook them too long.

Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese into the Sauce to thicken it and to taste

Drain your pasta and add to sauce pan and combine with sauce and shrimp

*You can also add some green beans in with your pasta to cook*

Enjoy!

Floral Jeans: the Floral Trend

I gave in and got myself a pair of floral jeans!

I love them!

There are ton of pinterest inspiration so I am excited to try and wear these jeans with different tops!

I paired my floral jeans with a feminine cream top but ended up putting on a jacket because it was freezing! I didn't intend on keeping the jacket on but I kinda like the look!

What do you guys think?

Details:
Floral Jeans: Asos {here}
Jacket: H&M
Top: Handme down
Shoes: Old Navy
Headband: JCrew

I gave in and got myself a pair of floral jeans!

I love them!

There are ton of pinterest inspiration so I am excited to try and wear these jeans with different tops!

I paired my floral jeans with a feminine cream top but ended up putting on a jacket because it was freezing! I didn't intend on keeping the jacket on but I kinda like the look!

What do you guys think?

Details:
Floral Jeans: Asos {here}
Jacket: H&M
Top: Handme down
Shoes: Old Navy
Headband: JCrew

Blog Remodel

This weekend and weekends to come I am going to be slowly working on my own blog design!

I by no means have any skill in this arena but my hubs agreed to help with the artistic part.

Hopefully sometime in the future I can have a layout that is all my own!

Below are some of my favorite headers for a little inspiration :)

If you have any tips or tricks let me know!!

How do you see my blog layout? Polkadots, Chevron, Vintage, Classy?? I have no idea!

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This weekend and weekends to come I am going to be slowly working on my own blog design!

I by no means have any skill in this arena but my hubs agreed to help with the artistic part.

Hopefully sometime in the future I can have a layout that is all my own!

Below are some of my favorite headers for a little inspiration :)

If you have any tips or tricks let me know!!

How do you see my blog layout? Polkadots, Chevron, Vintage, Classy?? I have no idea!

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Blue for Leopard Print

I loved wearing this outfit last week!
So comfortable and I don't wear this shirt nearly enough.
I also bought this necklace in chicago at Forever 21 and it didn't go with as much as I had hoped because of how low the chains hang.
But I finally found a shirt it went well with.
I didn't get a good back shot but I realized I wore the shirt backwards!
but it totally work and who am I to complain?
I love when that happens!

Details:
Shirt: Old Navy (old)
Jeans: Joes
Belt: Old Navy
Necklace: F21
Shoes: DSW

It's the Weekend! Have a great weekend :)

I loved wearing this outfit last week!
So comfortable and I don't wear this shirt nearly enough.
I also bought this necklace in chicago at Forever 21 and it didn't go with as much as I had hoped because of how low the chains hang.
But I finally found a shirt it went well with.
I didn't get a good back shot but I realized I wore the shirt backwards!
but it totally work and who am I to complain?
I love when that happens!

Details:
Shirt: Old Navy (old)
Jeans: Joes
Belt: Old Navy
Necklace: F21
Shoes: DSW

It's the Weekend! Have a great weekend :)

DIY: Feather Earrings

I made some feather earrings awhile ago but haven't warn them because the feathers hang to close to my neck and they are rather uncomforatable. So I decided to give it one more try only this time make the feathers not so close to the earrings themselves.

Supplies:
6 pieces of chain: 2 of 3 different lengths
2 large jump hooks
6 small jump hooks
2 earrings
6 crimps
6 feathers

Directions:
 1. Cut your chain into 3 different lengths and attach them to the jump hooks then to the earrings
2. Put crimps on all of your feathers
3. Hook the small jump rings to the crimps
4. Attach on feather to each chain
Done!

Making jewelry seems complicated, partly because of all of the supplies but once you start it is really simple!

What do you think? I love them! The chain adds a fun edgy twist!

I made some feather earrings awhile ago but haven't warn them because the feathers hang to close to my neck and they are rather uncomforatable. So I decided to give it one more try only this time make the feathers not so close to the earrings themselves.

Supplies:
6 pieces of chain: 2 of 3 different lengths
2 large jump hooks
6 small jump hooks
2 earrings
6 crimps
6 feathers

Directions:
 1. Cut your chain into 3 different lengths and attach them to the jump hooks then to the earrings
2. Put crimps on all of your feathers
3. Hook the small jump rings to the crimps
4. Attach on feather to each chain
Done!

Making jewelry seems complicated, partly because of all of the supplies but once you start it is really simple!

What do you think? I love them! The chain adds a fun edgy twist!

I Saw it on Pinterest...

It is pinteresting Wednesday again!

I wanted to share some of the things I have been pinning lately and what I am hoping to make/wear soon!!

Linking up!



1.just got my floral jeans! I am obsessed and lovin the inspiration!

Source: theyallhateus.com via Carisa on Pinterest

2. I made a clutch almost exactly like this awhile back and never used it! I am going to redo it and add some pink spray paint :)

Source: etsy.com via Carisa on Pinterest

3. In love with these shorts! I never wear jean shorts but these would be so fun for the summer!!

Source: pinterest.net-pin.info via Carisa on Pinterest

4. Love this screen printing tutorial. I am totally going to revamp some shirts soon!!

Source: mycalicoskies.blogspot.co.nz via Carisa on Pinterest

5. I have to plant my seeds this weekend. And since i know nothing about gardening I enjoy these instructions.

Source: theartofdoingstuff.com via Carisa on Pinterest

I hope you guys have a great wednesday! I can't wait till I get home tonight to catch up on some of my tv shows (gossip girl, new girl, secrete life, hart of dixie ect) and do some major blogging!!

It is pinteresting Wednesday again!

I wanted to share some of the things I have been pinning lately and what I am hoping to make/wear soon!!

Linking up!



1.just got my floral jeans! I am obsessed and lovin the inspiration!

Source: theyallhateus.com via Carisa on Pinterest

2. I made a clutch almost exactly like this awhile back and never used it! I am going to redo it and add some pink spray paint :)

Source: etsy.com via Carisa on Pinterest

3. In love with these shorts! I never wear jean shorts but these would be so fun for the summer!!

Source: pinterest.net-pin.info via Carisa on Pinterest

4. Love this screen printing tutorial. I am totally going to revamp some shirts soon!!

Source: mycalicoskies.blogspot.co.nz via Carisa on Pinterest

5. I have to plant my seeds this weekend. And since i know nothing about gardening I enjoy these instructions.

Source: theartofdoingstuff.com via Carisa on Pinterest

I hope you guys have a great wednesday! I can't wait till I get home tonight to catch up on some of my tv shows (gossip girl, new girl, secrete life, hart of dixie ect) and do some major blogging!!

Anthro Tuesday

It is Tuesday! Love it!

Yesterday was great, for a Monday. I went to Goodwill for the first time in a long time and got some great stuff! I got so many earrings I am so excited :)

Also I figured out some great settings on my camera to get better pics, those are coming soon!

Details
Sweater: Anthropology
Shirt: Nordstroms Rack
Jeans: Joes
Shoes: DSW (old)
Ring: Thrifted
Bracelet: Old Charm Bracelet

It is Tuesday! Love it!

Yesterday was great, for a Monday. I went to Goodwill for the first time in a long time and got some great stuff! I got so many earrings I am so excited :)

Also I figured out some great settings on my camera to get better pics, those are coming soon!

Details
Sweater: Anthropology
Shirt: Nordstroms Rack
Jeans: Joes
Shoes: DSW (old)
Ring: Thrifted
Bracelet: Old Charm Bracelet

April Sponsor Spotlight

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Check them out below and make sure to stop by and say hit to them!

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25 by Twenty five is NOT a cover for a midlife crisis!  Although the blog did start as a to-do list before my 25th birthday it has grown to contain my random thoughts, sarcastic comments, delicious recipes, and of course, the adventures I have while crossing things off the list!

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I have knitting withdrawals, I have wanderlust, I have an over stated love for thrifting, I have an Etsy shop, I have too many clothes, I have I have a ginormous camera collection and take too many pictures, I have this need to make lists of everything, I have dreams and I have a blog where I write about all of it! 

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Hi there, my name is Lori and I blog over at A Little Slice of Special, my personal style, beauty and general spaz out place to unload my brain and creativity everyday.  I've been blogging for about 3 years now but I've only been blogging daily and as a style/beauty blogger for just under a year and I love the perspective and motivation in gives me to get dressed up (almost) every day!  I run 2 weekly features: Weekly Slices of Special highlighting my fave finds for the week and Why I Blog Wednesday which features some of my fave bloggers guest posting about Why they Blog!  I spend my days doing fiscal policy analysis and I spend a redic amount of time at the gym and cooking fresh vegetarian meals.  Generally I love tea parties, glitter, unicorns, most things floral printed and all things polka dotted.  I looooove all things mint green and dinosaurs.  Oh and penguins are my fave animal, because obviously, that is really important information to share. I hope you'll stop by, I adore my readers and coming home to comments pretty much makes my 8 hours of tax policy so much better!  Feel free to check me outs all over the interwebs yo:

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Hello! I'm Mckenzie Jean, from March Rielo, where I freely put myself in very vulnerable positions by sharing the awkward, humiliating, and ridiculous things that happen in every day life. I also share stories sent in by readers (my favorite part). So stop by, e-mail me your story, and laugh freely at mine.

Sophie at The Forge Style

hey everyone! i'm sophie, you may call me soph. i am mom to logan, wife to j, german born and raised, pittsburgher, graphic designer, vintage shop owner, fashion lover. 

i love sharing my little world of fashion, favorite things and the thrill and love of parenting through my blog. i love reading comments and emails from readers and keeping in touch with some wonderful bloggers i've met along the way. 

i visit blogs a lot. i get sucked in easily :) 

i make mistakes and i don't take myself too seriously, i am seriously in love with my two guys though.

i love chai tea, any tea really. i shop, a lot. i paint, craft, draw, build, sew and make things all the time. 

i built the house we live in with only a few more people. i don't tan, i have a love hate relationship with my hair. 

i'm impatient, impulsive and emotional (thanks mommyhood). i'm not a great writer, but I try. i'm laid back, relaxed and pretty funny if you give me a chance. 

come on over and say hi! i'd love to get to know you better.

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Heather at My Slices of Pie

My Slices of Pie is a life style and family blog written by Heather, a mommy, wife, daughter, sister and lover of all things pretty and furry. Stop by and check it out for little tidbits of her adventures parenting a one year old girl named Emily while trying to maintain a career and a houseful of cats. Mixed in are antedotes of the day to day life of a working mommy, little tidbits of beauty and fashion and lots and lots of love.

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Violet at Bly the Pony Tail Parades

My name is Violet. God is the most important part of my life. He gets me through everything and has blessed me so much! I am 23 years old and work at Wiley Book Publishing as a reprint technician. I went to school for Graphic Design and I'm working part time as a Photographer. I am in love with a man named Grant. He's an amazing husband and I love him more than life! I have a wonderful family and a puppy named Marshmallow that I'm obsessed with. She's featured on here a lot. This blog is pretty much a compilation of my photography business (Violet Short Photography), it's progress, life, art, work, fashion, and other obsessions!

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Felicity at Pursuit of Felicity

Hi, I'm Felicity. Full time pre-service teacher, part time blog designer, BIG time blogger! Lover and owner of a gorgeous miniature dachshund. Partner to a tall, smart and handsome med student. I love my life. :)

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I have the most awesome sponsors for the month of April!

Check them out below and make sure to stop by and say hit to them!

Whitney at 25 by 20 Five


25 by Twenty five is NOT a cover for a midlife crisis!  Although the blog did start as a to-do list before my 25th birthday it has grown to contain my random thoughts, sarcastic comments, delicious recipes, and of course, the adventures I have while crossing things off the list!

Follow my Facebook

Follow my Twitter

Follow my Food Gawker

Follow my Blog

Leney at A Girl Named Leney

I have knitting withdrawals, I have wanderlust, I have an over stated love for thrifting, I have an Etsy shop, I have too many clothes, I have I have a ginormous camera collection and take too many pictures, I have this need to make lists of everything, I have dreams and I have a blog where I write about all of it! 

Follow my Blog 

Follow my Facebook

Follow my Etsy

Follow my Twitter

Lori at A Little Slice of Special

Hi there, my name is Lori and I blog over at A Little Slice of Special, my personal style, beauty and general spaz out place to unload my brain and creativity everyday.  I've been blogging for about 3 years now but I've only been blogging daily and as a style/beauty blogger for just under a year and I love the perspective and motivation in gives me to get dressed up (almost) every day!  I run 2 weekly features: Weekly Slices of Special highlighting my fave finds for the week and Why I Blog Wednesday which features some of my fave bloggers guest posting about Why they Blog!  I spend my days doing fiscal policy analysis and I spend a redic amount of time at the gym and cooking fresh vegetarian meals.  Generally I love tea parties, glitter, unicorns, most things floral printed and all things polka dotted.  I looooove all things mint green and dinosaurs.  Oh and penguins are my fave animal, because obviously, that is really important information to share. I hope you'll stop by, I adore my readers and coming home to comments pretty much makes my 8 hours of tax policy so much better!  Feel free to check me outs all over the interwebs yo:

Follow my Pinterest 

Follow my Facebook

Follow my Twitter

Follow my Etsy 

Follow my Chictopia 

Follow my Lookbook.nu

Mckenzie Jean at March Rielo

Hello! I'm Mckenzie Jean, from March Rielo, where I freely put myself in very vulnerable positions by sharing the awkward, humiliating, and ridiculous things that happen in every day life. I also share stories sent in by readers (my favorite part). So stop by, e-mail me your story, and laugh freely at mine.

Sophie at The Forge Style

hey everyone! i'm sophie, you may call me soph. i am mom to logan, wife to j, german born and raised, pittsburgher, graphic designer, vintage shop owner, fashion lover. 

i love sharing my little world of fashion, favorite things and the thrill and love of parenting through my blog. i love reading comments and emails from readers and keeping in touch with some wonderful bloggers i've met along the way. 

i visit blogs a lot. i get sucked in easily :) 

i make mistakes and i don't take myself too seriously, i am seriously in love with my two guys though.

i love chai tea, any tea really. i shop, a lot. i paint, craft, draw, build, sew and make things all the time. 

i built the house we live in with only a few more people. i don't tan, i have a love hate relationship with my hair. 

i'm impatient, impulsive and emotional (thanks mommyhood). i'm not a great writer, but I try. i'm laid back, relaxed and pretty funny if you give me a chance. 

come on over and say hi! i'd love to get to know you better.

Follow my Blog

Follow my Blog Lovin

Follow my Facebook

Follow my Twitter

Heather at My Slices of Pie

My Slices of Pie is a life style and family blog written by Heather, a mommy, wife, daughter, sister and lover of all things pretty and furry. Stop by and check it out for little tidbits of her adventures parenting a one year old girl named Emily while trying to maintain a career and a houseful of cats. Mixed in are antedotes of the day to day life of a working mommy, little tidbits of beauty and fashion and lots and lots of love.

Follow my Blog

Follow my Pinterest

Violet at Bly the Pony Tail Parades

My name is Violet. God is the most important part of my life. He gets me through everything and has blessed me so much! I am 23 years old and work at Wiley Book Publishing as a reprint technician. I went to school for Graphic Design and I'm working part time as a Photographer. I am in love with a man named Grant. He's an amazing husband and I love him more than life! I have a wonderful family and a puppy named Marshmallow that I'm obsessed with. She's featured on here a lot. This blog is pretty much a compilation of my photography business (Violet Short Photography), it's progress, life, art, work, fashion, and other obsessions!

Follow my Blog

Follow my Photography Website

Follow my Facebook

Felicity at Pursuit of Felicity

Hi, I'm Felicity. Full time pre-service teacher, part time blog designer, BIG time blogger! Lover and owner of a gorgeous miniature dachshund. Partner to a tall, smart and handsome med student. I love my life. :)

Follow my Blog

Follow my Shop

Follow my Facebook

Follow my Twitter

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