I know it is a bit crude, but it was too good not to share. Who doesn't need a little mid-week pick-me-up? From theoatmeal.com.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Top Ten Pinterest Finds
This week's favorite pins:
1. A greek yogurt, healthy raspberry cheesecake recipe:
2. Transforming a half bath into a spa-like retreat. I would probably do a slightly lighter color combination, but I love the depth of the multi-shade tiles and the sconces.
3. Monogrammed seersucker koozies. These would be amazing poolside this summer.
4. A laid back BaBy Q. If/when we have a baby, I want to do this for a gender reveal. I already see this theme now:
Bowties or
Bows, that is the
Question
(if any of my friends do this first, I might have a tiny hissy fit):
5. This practical guide of making dishes to take to others. I have thought about doing this for others several times, but I can never decide on a decent dish. Problem solved:
6. I love the idea of removing the linen closet and putting this in:
7. Carrie Underwood's hair cut and color combo here:
8. Helpful guide for selecting necklaces with specific necklines:
9. This dress and belt combo are timeless. Any ideas on where to find the belt?
10. Amen!
1. A greek yogurt, healthy raspberry cheesecake recipe:
2. Transforming a half bath into a spa-like retreat. I would probably do a slightly lighter color combination, but I love the depth of the multi-shade tiles and the sconces.
Source: Uploaded by user via Pinterest
3. Monogrammed seersucker koozies. These would be amazing poolside this summer.
4. A laid back BaBy Q. If/when we have a baby, I want to do this for a gender reveal. I already see this theme now:
Bowties or
Bows, that is the
Question
(if any of my friends do this first, I might have a tiny hissy fit):
5. This practical guide of making dishes to take to others. I have thought about doing this for others several times, but I can never decide on a decent dish. Problem solved:
6. I love the idea of removing the linen closet and putting this in:
Source: pinyourhome.com via Pinterest
7. Carrie Underwood's hair cut and color combo here:
Source: google.com via Pinterest
8. Helpful guide for selecting necklaces with specific necklines:
Source: imogenl.polyvore.com via Pinterest
9. This dress and belt combo are timeless. Any ideas on where to find the belt?
Source: glamour.com via Pinterest
10. Amen!
Source: Uploaded by user via Pinterest
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Call to the Post
This Bluegrass girl has not always been in Lexington. No-sir-ee. I lived in Louisville during junior high and high school. For other Louisvillians, I will go ahead and answer your obviously burning question, I went to Sacred Heart.
During this time, I learned to truly appreciate all things Derby. Thunder, the mini-marathon (as a spectator, let's not kid ourselves, I do not run), and the people watching at the ChowWagons, Oaks and Derby, really symbolize my childhood to me. In fact, we even had Steve, the official Derby bugler, do the Call to the Post and My Old Kentucky Home at our wedding.
Needless to say, Derby-along with its hats--hold a special place in my heart (and my closet because let's be real, those big hats take up a ton of space, and you have to have a new one every year. Obviously).
C and I will be at a fabulous wedding shower for Katherine and Ben, but we still be sipping mint juleps and celebrating the ponies nonetheless from Lexington. I, like most of you, will be on the look out for the best hats. Some of my favorites from past years: Needless to say, Derby-along with its hats--hold a special place in my heart (and my closet because let's be real, those big hats take up a ton of space, and you have to have a new one every year. Obviously).
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| You can never start 'em too young |
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| Who doesn't love Erin Andrews? |
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Britt's Preppy Pink Gator
C and I are so blessed to have the best friends. Two of these friends are going to become parents VERY soon to a beautiful baby girl (as in, any day now). The baby does not know it yet, but she has the best parents in the world! We could not be happier for them, and we cannot wait to meet her.
We celebrated with a preppy pink gator shower at my house. Since mom and dad-to-be met at UF and are likely some of the only gator fans in the bluegrass region, it was fitting. Here are some of the pictures:
We celebrated with a preppy pink gator shower at my house. Since mom and dad-to-be met at UF and are likely some of the only gator fans in the bluegrass region, it was fitting. Here are some of the pictures:
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| The sample invitation (ours, of course, was in pink and not blue accents) |
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| Centerpieces in the dining room |
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| Love the four letter monogram! Joy did an amazing job with the diaper cake |
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| A wishing tree, with the wishes compiled to make a guest book |
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| Favor: monogrammed cookies |
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| The beautiful parents-to-be |
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
I'm Back
Hi, my name is Lauren, and I'm a recovering ex-blogger.
At first, I got busy with work (hello, I spend all day writing, so who wants to write in her free time?!), and then I got self conscious about putting my life out there on the internet. I started the blog to keep up with family. I never thought about my colleagues or internet strangers reading our personal life. When more and more people mentioned reading it or seeing it, I slightly freaked out.
But, I found I missed it. I need a creative outlet, a way to express myself. Honestly, I never did that before with the blog. I narrated what I did, what was going on. Now, I want to change that. Don't worry. This will not turn into a sappy, mushy, let's-sit-in-a-circle-hold-hands-and-talk-about-feelings blog. Or if it does, smack me. That is NOT the plan. I just want to feel comfortable being myself.
In short, I'M BACK.
So what have we been doing?
C traveled for work for over 3very long, missed every holiday between Halloween and my birthday and wasn't able to come home once months. Since being home, he has lived at the golf course.
I did not just sit around and mope, for too long at least. I caught up on all of my shows, went days without making the bed, read tons of books, lived off popcorn and went crazy decorating for Christmas because he was not here to keep me in check. I helped my best friend's boyfriend pick out her amazingly beautiful ring and then gleefully lied to her for the next month about whether I thought he would propose. After two months of being apart, I checked another item off the bucket list: I flew up and spent Christmas with C in New York City. In between all this, I worked my little fanny off.
After C came home, I finally made the bed, put away all the popcorn I hadn't yet eaten and pulled out the kitchen pots. Yep, that's right. I have actually started cooking. Real food. Every night. It is a small miracle. We went to Florida, relaxed and shopped. I went on a bachelorette party in Charleston to celebrate one of my good friend's upcoming wedding. C and I then headed down to Tennessee to welcome another nephew into the family. I have hosted two showers and have several more coming up this year. I love all my friends, and being able to celebrate the happiest moments of their life with them = amazing. C and I are also planning on a lot of home renovations. We are getting new kitchen appliances, building a wet bar, and getting new living room furniture.
But, I found I missed it. I need a creative outlet, a way to express myself. Honestly, I never did that before with the blog. I narrated what I did, what was going on. Now, I want to change that. Don't worry. This will not turn into a sappy, mushy, let's-sit-in-a-circle-hold-hands-and-talk-about-feelings blog. Or if it does, smack me. That is NOT the plan. I just want to feel comfortable being myself.
In short, I'M BACK.
So what have we been doing?
C traveled for work for over 3
I did not just sit around and mope, for too long at least. I caught up on all of my shows, went days without making the bed, read tons of books, lived off popcorn and went crazy decorating for Christmas because he was not here to keep me in check. I helped my best friend's boyfriend pick out her amazingly beautiful ring and then gleefully lied to her for the next month about whether I thought he would propose. After two months of being apart, I checked another item off the bucket list: I flew up and spent Christmas with C in New York City. In between all this, I worked my little fanny off.
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| These two were so excited to see each other. |
To say we've been busy feels like an understatement. I promise to share pictures and more details soon.
Friday, October 5, 2012
# 9: Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Last year we had a big Thanksgiving meal for our friends and are planning on doing it again this year. When I saw this Martha Stewart pin, I knew I wanted to make it for my centerpiece. Last week the dried wheat was half price at Hobby Lobby, so I picked it up to re-create this pin.
The pin:
Source: marthastewart.com Pinterest
Directions:
Martha describes it as a bouquet of dried grains and grasses, but the pin does not include any instructions on how to recreate it.
My Twist:
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| It's on the dining room mantle and not the table right now because the cat kept chewing on it... |
With them half price, the centerpiece cost $12 and took about 20 minutes to make.
Verdict:
I like it, but it was close to being a fail. The key that we discovered was when you twist the stalks, be sure to twist and tie the floral wire higher up on the stalks. We were trying to tie it at the middle, and it kept falling over or not staying fanned.
I will also be on the look out for pretty dried grasses and grains to incorporate into it to truly recreate that Martha look before my Thanksgiving meal.
I will also be on the look out for pretty dried grasses and grains to incorporate into it to truly recreate that Martha look before my Thanksgiving meal.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
#7 & #8: Bye-Bye, Blackheads
The other day, I noticed a small blackhead. It quickly multipled, and I began noticing several more. It was followed by a little uneven coloring, and some slightly blotchy spots.
Clearly, my Clarasonic alone isn't cutting it anymore, so I decided to hit Pinterest for a good blackhead removing remedy (er, two). I tried both of these last night, and I couldn't distinguish between the results this morning, so I will review them together.
Source: crunchybetty.com on Pinterest
Directions for Milk and Nutmeg Microdermabrasion Mask:
Combine a milk (or any product containing lactic acid such as sour cream, buttermilk, etc.) with nutmeg (or an scrubbing exfoliant, like sugar, pepper, salt) until it forms a slightly-runny paste. Start with a clean face, rinse with water, and begin rubbing the paste on your face in light, circular motions for 3-5 minutes. Do not rub too harshly, or it can damage your skin. Rinse completely.
My Twist:
I made my paste first with milk and nutmeg, and then for good measure threw in a dab of sour cream and a hint of ground pepper.
Source: yourskinskin.blogspot.com on Pinterest
Directions for Egg White Blackhead Strips:
Spread a thin layer of egg whites on your face where you want to remove the blackheads. Separate a tissue so you only have one layer, and cut/tear it into the size strips you would like. Cover the egg white on your face with the strips, and apply another layer of egg white over each strip. Allow your strips to harden (about 15-20 minutes), and then remove.
My Twist:
She recommended doing this for your entire face, but I focused on just my chin and nose.Verdict:
The milk/nutmeg concoction really worked wonders, and my entire face feels incredibly soft. I didn't notice anything too dramatic on the egg strips, but my blackheads seem much less noticeable to me this morning. I think, if nothing else, the egg whites were moisturizing. I purposely didn't use my moisturizing cream last night on anything but my eyes, and typically my face would be a giant flake if I don't use it. But, this morning my skin felt very soft, radiant and more even-toned. I definitely want to try to do both of these at least once a week.
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