January 2012
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Last week I zoned out in front of my computer screen and overhauled my Pinterest boards. I deleted duplicate pins, moved pins from the wrong board to the right one, and split up my Home Decor board. My home decor board was getting pretty out of control so I split it up into the following boards:
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Living Rooms
Kitchens and Dining Spaces
Exteriors
Closets and Laundry
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Five for Friday
1. You made the most kick ass macaroni and cheese.
2. You liked hosting friends for a football get together too.
3. You set up the Netflix to stream through the Xbox and I loved watching Russell Peters with you.
4. You were master and commander of the Ikea mission.
5. You taught the cat how to fetch and it’s hilarious!
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Today I went to Ikea on a quick search and destroy mission for the handful of things that I am getting annoyed that I don’t have. My budget is tight for decorating, but these few things will help me clean up my room a bit and for a grand total of $61 and change, I think I did a bang up job.
First up, an area rug. There are several reasons I’m so excited about this:
It’s the...
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I’ve been going back and forth (and back and forth) about what to do as a faux headboard over my bed. I saw this picture:
awhile back and it inspired me. I’m thinking about ordering a large vinyl monogram decal from Empressive Designs on Etsy…
(second from the left on top)
…and putting it in one of these Ikea frames…
…and then surrounding the monogram...
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I’m overwhelmed with how much love today’s bouquet is getting!! I wish I could post that gorgeous picture every day!
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Five for Friday
1. You made the best dinner on Wednesday and it made all the yucky parts of my day better.
2. You told me when it was ok to look again while we were watching Contagion.
3. You refrained from giving me too hard a time when the Steelers lost.
4. We had fun learning to make sushi last night and you are a sushi making prodigy!
5. You give the best hugs in the whole world.
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Quotes, Readings, and Vows
May your home be filled with laughter and the warm embrace of a summer’s day May you find peace and beauty, Challenge and satisfaction, Humor and insight, Healing and renewal, Love and wisdom. May you always feel that what you have is enough.
With a wink and a smile,
Ellie
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Beauty Basics
I always love when bloggers share their beauty must-haves so I decided to share mine. These are the products that I love and use pretty much every single day.
CoverGirl Smoothers Tinted Moisturizer
CoverGirl LashBlast Volume
Clinique All About Eyes Concealer
Clinique Blushing Blush Powder Blush
Smashbox Bronze Lights
Make up Forever Lift Concealer
If I’m doing the bare...
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Flowers 101
I recently came across this awesome flowers 101 guide from Nectar, a floral design company in Boston, MA. Check it out here!
With a wink and a smile,
Ellie
