My Humble Abode

I know I have promised my organizing ideas, and closet features, but I snapped a few pictures of the décor I have in the new apartment! I knew I wanted to decorate asap, and not be one of those people who live in boxes for the first year. I spent the weekend I moved in, and emptied the boxes, and hit the local Christmas Tree for some accent pieces.

I really love earth tones, and I knew I wanted to have a relaxing feel in the new crib. I was blesses with a couch from my cousin that was olive green, (too perfect!) and went to town. I added warm yellow throw pillow, a wall piece that included the greens, yellow, and some deep read to tie everything together, and have a cream chair (not shown,) to balance the color scheme. 

In the kitchen I incorporated the yellow of the pillows on the couch and have some small bursts of color in my kitchen towels. I have been experimenting with my George Forman grill.. which is a must when cooking for just me, or myself and Matt. It has been easy to grill chicken breast, hamburgers, and next I am going to try veggies!

Also, I have been making my own salad dressing. In my last post I talked about trying to be healthier, and I love that I am cutting the calories and preservatives in the extras like salad dressing. I am using my Nana's recipe which is a whole filled with dash of this and a pinch of that and a drop of this. I have been using a combination of oil, vinegar, water, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano. Simple - but oh so delicious.

I am still in the process of making my room just right. I bought a cream bedding set with bursts of colorful flowers. I am adding black accents in my curtain rod, and these bust forms I picked up. I thought they complemented the wall just right. 

Lastly, I have for you one of the favorite parts of my new place. My deck is so awesome!! I have a bistro table handed down from my Nana, and a lounge chair that I am currently sitting on while writing on this bloggy. At night I have lights, and for the daytime I admire my new plant.

 

 

I am so glad I can share this with you! Do you have any decorating advice? Ideas??

Perfect Fit

It has been a while since I have looked at the blog, so I decided to give it another go! So many things have changed in my life since the last post, and I am loving them all. It is great to report that things have been good, I have moved out on my own... yes... it finally happened and... it is amazing!! I am inspired to cook and try new recipes and decorate with the newest ideas I have found on Pinterest!  I have been eating healthier, and attempting to cut back my love for coffee. Well.. one has been successful...

With moving out, I have discovered that I have an outrageous amount of clothing, shoes, accessories and handbags. With my two walk in closets I have the ability to display my goodies in a new way, and be able to look at everything I own. Don't worry, I will save the organization tips for another post.

Between work and school I have been busy and my outfits have suffered just a bit. This Friday I knew I was celebrating my friends birthday after work so I wanted to be able to run home quickly, freshen up but not change completely.

My mom bought me this dress that is light and flowy (great for the humid air this time of the year,) that I knew I could wear into the night. It was a perfect fit for the day at work and paired with a denim jacket for the evening.

Dress - Wal-Mart

Bangles - Assorted Alex and Ani

Shoes - Ann Marino

 

{not shown, but paired with}

 denim jacket

               nude flats (need to be closed toe for work - tragic, I know)



My Sunday Best

Hasn't the weather been beautiful! I am soaking up the sun, budding flowers, the smell of fresh air, and the Spring breeze. This was a real long winter for me, and I haven't bee more excited for the warmer weather!!

It has been a while since I posted on the bloggy blog and I blame that to working seven days a week and school. Well, I had Saturday off this week and a mini vacation in-between terms so I am hoping to get in a few posts.

A few weekends ago, I transformed my closet from Winter to Spring/ Summer. I went through a lot of clothing and accessories to try to do the never ending battle of transforming my wardrobe. I have grown, and I need my wardrobe to come with me.

I find my style is still classic, but less explorative. I do not know if that is a good thing or a bad thing, but I see similar silhouettes and less trendy pieces. I have noticed that I have been gravitating to my shows for my statements, and stacking my bracelets as always. The office I work in is a thousand degrees every day so I have been going without my old favorite piece - the scarf. Also, I am still nose ring less - still a tragic event we wont speak to much of.

Here's my Sunday best -

My Casual Sunday

Sunday was beautiful here in New England. After yet another snow storm, we were blessed with some warmth and sunshine. I could not bring myself to wear my coat, although it did travel with me in my car, I just layered up with long sleeves and a scarf. This time of the year is a favorite of mine. I love being able to run around doing errands with my windows cracked and not being overwhelmed by my down jacket.

Sunday I treated as a personal day. I worked Saturday so it was my only day off, and I treated myself to a few favorites. Although it was daylight savings time, I woke up for church with Matt. Now that we both work full time, we don't get to have our infamous lunch dates, so we grabbed some lunch and caught up... yes, I had to 'catch' up with Matt... I am way to busy.

It was a day filled with sunshine and smiles.

 

 

 

 

Jeans - LOFT

Cardi - LOFT

Scarf - Target

Knit - Old Navy

 Pretty In Pink RED.

I always had trouble wearing the color red. I felt it was only for the Christmas season, and the Forth of July. I bought this red dress for the holiday season, and it became my 'go-to.' I also have the dress in black, grey, and cobalt blue.... yes.... I bought the same dress in four different colors. 

I have been trying to reinvent my wardrobe as usual, but I haven't had time to shop for new accessories, so this has been more of a challenge for me then usual. 

The other day I brought out my red dress and paired it with a cream cardi. It has been warmer outside when the sun is shining so I layered with a faux fur vest. I also rediscovered this awesome necklace Matt bought me a while ago. I have always loved pearls, and the side statement worked perfectly with the neckline of the cardi.

 

Dress: WalMart

Cardi: Old Navy

Vest: LOFT

Necklace: c/o Matthew 

Can't I Just Be A Rug Rat Forever?

I have missed this blog probably more then someone should miss a blog.

Okay, with that said, let's catch up.

• I have been obsessed with black and white.
• Oh. And polka dots... I have told myself it is okay to wear them in some form every week.
• I have been channeling my inner Jackie and rocking my pearls almost everyday.
• I am addicted to Pinterest. Addicted. Obsessed. So expect alot of 'pinned in, did it's!'

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• I have been making my lunch every day and cutting out processed food.
• OH! I'm taking a much needed vaca to Mexico.
• I have been trying to read and do a little bit of yoga each day.
• I found a great pair of pants at Old Navy, and new bras at Vicky's
• I've been listening to Christina Perry's 'A Thousand Years' on repeat.
• I meet a friend from Hawaii
• I've become a pro at wearing my big girl heals.
• I have become addicted to Starbuck's new Vanilla Spice Steamer.
• I grew out my bangs...(but have been tempted to bring them back.)
• I watch Boy Meets World on Nick every morning.
• I have determined... life is to short to not smile everyday.
• I went back to school.
• I still cannot leave the house without a cardi.

What's new with you??

Merry Christmas Charlie Brown

I saw this skirt and instantly had to have it!! I love the print (sorry no close up), and how it reminds me of Charlie Brown's shirt! (It is zig zagged.) I loved that it has the trendy print and cut but I can still wear it with alot of things.

I typically don't wear skirts this length, but I thought that if I kept it simple it would balance the length. I paired it with a black knit and tights. I added a little color to the outfit in my scarf to make it more Jess like!!

Skirt - LOFT

Knit - LOFT

Jacket - Gap

Boots -BareTraps 

Scarf - H&M