Thursday, April 10, 2008

Summer at Ikea


I know it a little premature to be think about summer already but i'm to excited for hot weather. the northeast winter has exshusted me. I can't wait for summer BBQ's and being out doors all day and night. I can't wait till its light out till 10pm.... oh those summer night! (cue john travolta and Olivia newton john)


SARO cushions for $5.99

GRENO Floor Cushion for $39.00

DYNING Hammock for $29.99

Monday, April 7, 2008

Compartment


In the future when I have money and need a storage unit I will buy this RAKKE Ikea wardrobe for $349. I'll paint all the doors different colors and in the end it will resemble an abrstract painting. Its just so simple and clean. One day....

Swap Party!


One of my favorite bloggers, sfgrilbybay, recently posted about her and her friends annual SWAP Party, where they all bring old clothes that they don't want anymore and switch! I thought this was a wonderful idea and I have been inspired to start planning my own Swap. For some reason I've been wanting to throw a big old party recently. I'm going to make invitationa any everything. maybe a theme? any ideas? I love this picture of a garden party posted by absolutely beautiful things! I don't think my party will look like that... but its an inspiration!

Friday, April 4, 2008

Work it out!

JAzzercise!

(left to right: UrbanOutfitters VO Varsity Hoddie, UrbanOutfitters V is for Victory Tee, Lucy Studio Pant)

WORKING OUT. not always fun. But good for you. Recently I've been trying to get into shape but also I've been really trying to feel good about myself and my body. One thing I've been thinking about is what I wear when I work out. I basically look like a slob. Gross old TShirts, old, pilly, work out pants. The clothes that you wear have an effect on how you feel, and you confidence for sure. I need new work out clothes! I don't like the way spandex and other sinthetic fabrics feel one my skin when I sweat. I like cotton! very simple, yet chic style

(left to right: Urban Long Sleeve Thermal, Urban Sparkle & Fade Racer Back Tank, Lucy Ideal Crop Pant)

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Retail Therapy




After a stressful day at work I made an unscheduled stop at target.... I know, thats probably not the best idea, especially for a gal who can barely pay her rent, but I spent a grand total of $22. And for those $22 I got two pairs of shoes, two red wire baskets, a spray bottle (for our new cactus named Helsico) a tin bucket, and a rectangular tin that I'm going to use as a herb planter. everything was on sale or in the $1 section. I got some white canvas vans-like slip ons and some silly red jellies (that were about $4!). I think it was the most budget friendly unnecessary shopping spree I've ever committed.

PS sorry the picture is sooo lame. I took it on my bed while I was in it... I'm feeling quite lazy.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

little bag


I took a shot at making a little zippered pouch. I used some left over fabric and a funk yellow zipper. I think it turn out ok, a little messed up but ok~

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Sunday



It was a beautiful Sunday. It felt quite spring like. It was almost hot in the sun. I made yummy waffles with bananas, yogurt and walnuts. after breakfast I opened all the windows and did my spring cleaning! which is cause for excitement if your an OCD freak like me. I cleaned out my closet. I know it doesn't look organized but it is. then in the latter afternoon when I was all done Chris and I went to the wood star cafe and had a little snack/lunch. we stopped in at the book store and I picked up Pride and Prejudice, something I've always meant to read, and the Diving bell and the Butterfly. Chris and I saw the movie version last night and it was wonderful and very beautiful so I thought I should read the book. It's about a man who has a massive stroke and is totally parallelized but he is metal conscious. He communicates by blinking his eye. the entire book was dictated by him through blinking his eye. its an amazing/wonderful true story. But I digress. Then I made a tasty beef sir fry and we watched Micheal Clayton on DVD, another great movie to end the weekend. Chris got me some daffodils