What I'm Loving!

I'm linking up with Jamie for

I'm Loving Jason Bateman!
The Husband and I watched Horrible Bosses the other night after work. We laughed a lot - I found the movie a little disturbing but it was very funny =) My favorite part I have seen Jason Bateman in so far has to be in Dodgeball as Pepper Brooks...AMAZING

I did also enjoy him in The Change-up  =)

I'm Loving Jennifer Aniston in Horrible Bosses...it was WAY out of character for her to play the role she did. She was dirty sexy - it was weird lol. I love me some Aniston though =) I can't wait to watch these to together in The Switch =)

I'm Loving the project J and I worked on last night! we are going to finish it tonight and I can't wait to share it!! =) It looks so great already and we aren't even finished!!

I'm Loving these accessories from Forever 21

     

I'm Loving that it is already Wednesday!

I'm Loving that The Husband and I are working out together and eating better =) We started this about a week ago and we are both feeling great! =)

I'm Loving what J and I are planning for Valentine's and our 2nd anniversary!

I'm Loving that we cuddle most every night. =)

I'm Loving the new Kelly Clarkson cd

I know she isn't everyone's fave but girl is TALENTED and her hit songs are always catchy. I have to tell you that the songs that don't make the radio are some of the best songs she does =) I also love that she is a normal size and owns it - not everyone is built to be teeny tiny. This cd is currently on repeat on my iPod in my car =)

I'm loving my wonderful friends and family!

I'm loving the power of prayer and the calm I feel when I commune with The Lord.

I know some people in my life who could use the prayers for a variety of reasons- some for fellow bloggers, some for special friends and family, some of them are for me. I know it is hard to pray for those that remain unnamed, but every prayer counts.

I'm Loving my super amazing husband

What are you loving?

Summer Must Haves Blog Swap

In my haste to deal with all the things that fell on me in the past couple weeks, I realized today that I hadn't posted my Summer Must Haves package from Dana over at My Every Day Life.

 

I LOVE the wine glass she sent over -- the color is amazing and I am really into wine glasses right now.  I use it for all different sorts of drinks, meanwhile J laughs at me because there is milk in my wine glass =)

I haven't made any of the wine drinks from the book but looking through it, there are some amazing recipes that I simply must try!

While I generally don't wear gold ANYTHING -- I love the antique-y feel of the color of this bracelet. Every time I wear it I get SO many compliments!

The flower ring is phenomenal -- I feel like Dana really got an idea of what I like =) I also LOVE the nail polish colors and the lip gloss flavor.  I can't wear the orange and blue together because The Husband is an FSU fan...my girl, Christina, however, would think I was THE GREATEST if I wore them together lol. I had my toes the orange last week and loved how summer-y I felt =)

Thanks again to Krysten at After 'I Do' for hosting the swap. And Dana -- I have had SO much fun getting to know you through your blog =)

Happy Short Week Peeps!

{Mini-Tutorial} DIY Chunky Necklace

I have been wanting a big chunky necklace SO badly! I have searched high and low and gone to many different stores.  To my dismay, I just was NOT finding what I was looking for; Then the lightbulb came on! I will DIY it IF only I can find the right pieces.  Back to searching I went and this is what I found:

HELLO! Clearance section! I took most of the pieces apart using needlenose jewelry pliers -- the black flower off the necklace, the blue flower off the ring, the silver flowers off the earrings.

I laid them out on the table to decide how I wanted it to look.

Then, using the jump rings I bought, I attached them to one another.  I also used some of the chain for necklace that had come with the black flower brooch.

Here is the final result

I did end up taking some of the little gold pieces off when I wore it to my cousin's wedding this weekend.  I received dozens of compliments.  I LOVE the way it turned out!! I can't wait to wear it again =)

 

And I am now finding I don't have a REALLY good straight on shot of the necklace lol. Oh well - you get the idea!

This is a great, inexpensive and easy project, ESPECIALLY if you are adventurous enough to take jewelery apart and make something entirely different! =)



Yesterday I Smelled Like Fish...

True story! =) This is because I went offshore fishing! I love going offshore. It is beautiful and calm (sometimes; I won't go if it isn't). J and I haven't been able to make it offshore in about a year. We had a WONDERFUL day of fishing -- which would have been better had we been able to keep more of the fish we caught.  Marc, Doug, my dad, J and Christy went also -- it was Christy's first trip and I am SO happy that it was so calm!

 

 

On the trip out to the fish, J spent time getting the rods and reels ready and making sure everyone knew how to use the reels.

    

I was just excited lol =)

All-in-all we ended up catching 5-6 keeper Red Snapper, 2 grouper and at least 10 Black Sea bass -- all that we had to throw back due to restrictions.  

   

 

We were able to keep a few fish that we caught = 4 Trigger fish and a big Mangrove Snapper =)

  

I caught one of the Grouper and it was my first EVER! I was pretty excited =)

It was such a great time for multiple reasons - but I do love being able to spend time with my friends and family!

 

Other than that, J was VERY sick on Friday night so I went to the bar to sing without him so he could rest. Larry and I had 2 new songs: Don't Stop Believin' and Bring Me to Life.  I am still trying to figure out how to share our music with you -- I will soon, promise!

Saturday, I spent the morning cleaning while J worked. I also worked on some jewelry for a lovely bride-to-be.  Thankfully she LOVES the pieces.  Here is just a sneak peek of one set NEARLY complete -- she has the chains for the necklace charm.   

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Jessica at Stilettos & a Fishing Pole asked me to guest blog for her!! She is a newly engaged bride-to-be and she has decided to host a series of guest posts discussing all things to do with wedding; "Marry Me, Monday".  Check her out! She is amazing and beautiful and such a sweet girl!  

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Happy Last Day of February!!

Sparkle

To keep myself occupied during my lunch break, I brought along some jewelry making supplies.  I figure keeping myself busy is better than wandering around Target or Michael's, spending money that doesn't need to be spent.
I made two simple necklace and bracelet sets.  One is big and chunky but I LOVE the colors together.  The other seems a bit more modern to me.

Now to pair them with that perfect outfit =)

DIY Weekend

On the weekend days that J has to work all day, I try to get my crafting in.  Part of my craft time includes watching various Disney movies and chick flicks that I don't want to force J to have to sit through or that he won't watch (IE: Disney). 
Today was one of those days.  Don't get me wrong, I take care of laundry and cleaning on these days too but when that is done and out of the way, crafting takes over =)
Here are some projects I completed this weekend:

Cute, fun little wallet

Bracelet and earring set.  I wore to our friend's engagement party and then later to my BIL's birthday party.

Super Cute purse! I LOVE it! and am actually really proud of it =)

I didn't use a pattern or instructions for any of my projects this weekend.  This meant a little luck and a lot of guess work went into some of the projects -- especially the purse. =)  I made another bracelet and necklace set but I don't have clasps for them...therefore, I'll have to post those later. Although I don't look forward to the days that J has to work, I am already looking forward to my next craft day. =)