• Thankful For Everything, Even Metrolink Trains

    I truly have so much to be thankful for. I just got home after a long day at work (I am convinced the clock was broken and did not move for a good chunk of an hour today) and then running errands in the MESS that is California at Christmas time – the clock is moving too fast now, so much…

  • Messy Messy Bracelets

    I just love when a random trip to the craft store yields a true treasure!!! Last year I organized my necklaces using {this} Pinterest idea.  It was great to have all the necklaces organized and not just hanging on the doorknob/shelf/hangers in my closet.  *Although this photo makes me think I need to get some more! Unfortunately, it didn’t solve…

  • Birthday Baggie Banners

    So this year, Houston’s  Metrolink birthday party paled in comparison to last year… lame.  I was much more focused on our plans for the weekend, his actual birthday and working my butt off to finish my homework ahead of schedule so I could have a relaxing and stress free weekend with my man. I still wanted to make our Metrolink…

  • Wedding Birdcage for cards with DIY paper flowers.

    Mint and Pink Wedding Birdcage Cardholder

    My darling Brittany got married almost two months ago.  *sigh* I can hardly believe that the six months of her accelerated planning are over.  I tried to help as much as possible – but I usually just stressed her out when I mentioned things she hadn’t yet tackled on her “to-do list”.  The wedding was lovely and all of her…

  • DIY tissue paper pom poms for wedding decorations.

    Wedding Pom Poms

    One of my best friends got married yesterday.  Sorry fellas of the world, the hot red-headed nurse is forever spoken-for! The wedding was lovely; a beautiful mix of rustic and elegant elements and Brittany was stunning! – That was a given. Project Wedding Pom Poms started when Brittany saw {this} photo on Pinterest (curse you Pinterest for your awesome and…