Baby #2!

Well, only baby bottles and my tummy will be popping tonight!  Baby #2 is arriving this summer!  Just like last time, my blog absence was due to really really really bad ALL DAY sickness on top of a bad cold.  I'm starting to feel like my old self again though which feels really great.  We have had many things to be thankful for this year and many many new things to look forward to in 2016.  I hope you all have a safe and happy New Year and I will see you all again in 2016!  Happy New Years!

Happy Holidays

                           

Long time no see! Unfortunately, the whole family has been very sick and I'm just now starting to feel like myself again. It's been the worst time to get sick with the craziness of the holidays and this time is always a crazy time in a law office so needless to say, I've been very much looking forward to this short winter break! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season :-)

DIY Ginger Jar Ornaments

Being sick all last week was the pits so I made the best of it by DIY-ing some Christmas ornaments for our tree this year.  My love for ginger jars has no bounds and after searching everywhere for ginger jar ornaments, I decided to make my own.  I bought white ornaments from Hobby Lobby and a couple of blue Sharpies and got to work.  As for the patterns, there was no rhyme or reason and I just looked at all the jars around me for inspiration.  If you were to try something like this, I would recommend buying a couple more than just two Sharpies because the ink runs out quick.  This was a fun project and I will probably make more next year!

Holiday Blues

Oh it was hard getting up to go to work today.  After almost a week off for the holidays, it's depressing when it's over and real life begins again.  We had a relaxing Thanksgiving holiday this year with my whole family.  My sisters, who all live out of state, came home and Lucas was in Auntie heaven.  I got most of my holiday shopping done which is awesome!  I may even have snagged the Tory Burch bag I had on my wish list during the Tory Burch sale and by "may" I mean I definitely did!  It will be the perfect work bag.  I can't believe we are already in December!

Sweater: Nordstrom {Similar}  /  Dress: Old Navy (old)  /  Shoes: Charles by Charles David  /  Bag: Tory Burch {Similar}  /  Necklace: c/o Onecklace

2015 Gift Guide Wish List

Candle  /  Bag  /  Cleansing Gel  /  Tumbler  /  Sweater  /  Pants  /  Shoes

This is just a random pile of things I've been keeping my eyes on for future sales.  I haven't made any really big purchases for myself in awhile and it usually takes a really good sale for me to pull the trigger.  Of course, I finished my Christmas shopping for Lucas and now I have everyone else to shop for...online of course.  I'm not brave enough to face the crowds so much praise to those of you who can do the Black Friday crowds!  Happy Holiday shopping!

Weekend Photo Diary

Weekend Errands Outfit

Sweater: Nordstrom (LOVE!)  /  Shirt: J.Crew Factory  /  Pants: Nordstrom  /  Shoes: Nike  /  Bag: Tory Burch

We had a nice and relaxed weekend running errands, catching up on orders for The Dainty Planner, and had a nice little BBQ with family.  I rarely dress up on the weekends since I have to dress up during the work week so I prefer comfy on those days I'm not at the office.  I just recently started having the decency for humankind to at least put on mascara and concealer on the weekends just in case I ever run into clients while out and about. 

  

While in Sephora, I repurchased a favorite hair product of mine - Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dryspun.  When I first bought this, I wasn't sure how to use it but I found that it was THE PERFECT DRY SHAMPOO (yes, that required all caps).  I just hate the price.  I find myself wanting to use it every day but, ugh, the price.  If anyone else knows of a good alternative, I'm all ears.  Until now, this is one of my favorite hair products.  I also kept on decorating for the holidays which puts me in the best mood.  Lucas helped and by helped I mean he kept taking down to play with the sweetest Fisher Price Nativity Set we bought last year.  I also bought the cutest Santa pillow from Kirklands.  I am so so excited to put up our tree this weekend and for a short work week!  Happy Monday indeed!