2010

All in all, 2010 was a killer year. I figured that because we only have two days left I would reminisce on some of the best and brightest moments. Here's some highlights:

-took TWO fab trips to Hot Springs, AR
-BF's lil sis got engaged
-BF and I bought a house (!!!)
-BF officially has a new name...FIANCE (!!!)

**I highly doubt I'll be calling BF 'fiance' that much...for some reason I'm frightened by that word. Seems VERY pretentious to me.

I've got a couple more exciting moments planned for the last waning ticks of 2010....tonight I'm getting fresh ink on my elbow to form a bit of an elbow "cuff", if you will. Two more roses will adorn my arm and I CANNOT wait. My right elbow/arm is slowly becoming a beautiful homage to my beautiful Nana...(love you and miss you, Nana! don'tcrydon'tcrydon'tcry) I will also be changing up my hair color in the next day or so...black, blonde, blue??? Who knows! ;-) Friday night will definitely make new memories. A wonderful friend is having a house party for NYE and it should be EPIC. Definitely a don't miss. I'll take many a pic, I'm sure.

Next year will include many exciting things. I'm looking forward to decorating our home and slowly planning our wedding (eep!). The planning should be tough but fun. A very dear friend has offered her amazing skillz to help us out and I couldn't be more thrilled by that. Another has offered her help with invites/stationary or just use of her awesome discount for DIY supplies for those types of things. I'm also excited to see my future sis-in-law get hitched in October. It should be a beautiful event to say the least!

I've got some big goals for 2011, too. I've got to get my fitness/eating bidness on TRACK. No more fooling around eating like there are no consequences. I don't want people to tell me I look pretty on my wedding day...I want them to whisper to one another that I look smokin' hot. ;-) I also hope to motivate myself to blog more. I'd like to share more of my outfit looks and chronicle the epic journey of house decorating and wedding planning. Stay tuned...you don't want to miss any of the awesome. Ha!

So...auf Wiedrsehen, au revoir, hasta la vista. I'll see ya on the flip side....IN FRIGGIN 2011!!!

WOWOWOW.

Looks like I'm doing really good at the whole two posts a month thing. Oh well! Between real life, two twitter accounts, FB, and Tumblr I'm stretched a bit thin. :-) I've gotten much busier at work so my Tumblr posting is waaaaaaaaaaay down. Not that it was amazing to begin with. I just refuse to let something I do for enjoyment stress me out! I like to come over here and post at leisure or when I find something amazing I have to post about. I know my legions of fans (bahahahahahah) wait with baited breath to see what cool new stuff I've dug up!

So tonight I found a sweet pendant that this German girl HAS GOT TO HAVE.

Behold...the Lovely Oktoberfest Pretzel Pendant. Love love love it!

Pic via OliveandGold. OliveandGold found via Going Home to Roost.

Woot!

Just bought this fab AHOY THERE necklace from Louise at Super Duper Things! Can't wait to get it!!

HELLLOOOOOOOOO!

I'm back from vacation! It was amazing as usual. Hot Springs is such a great, fun, laid back place! We have tons of stories and memories from this trip. I'd like to give a shout out to a wonderful shop we found downtown.

Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium in Hot Springs, AR is a lovely little shop. Everything is handcrafted and smells delicious. On a recent trip to Hot Springs, I walked away with a bottle of her 3-in-1 Body Wash, Bubble Bath, & Shampoo. I chose the Milk scent. It is to die for! Check her out and order, order, order!!! :-)

Twitter: twitter.com/bathhousesoap

Facebook: facebook.com/bathhousefanpage

I'm Ready!

In just over a week I will be en route to Hot Springs, AR. I've grown to love this sleepy little town after just two visits. The BF and I were potentially going to even become land owners, we love it so much! Alas, someone outbid us on the parcel. Oh well. Another time! In nine days we will be embarking on what is apparently becoming an annual trip with our friends. There will be much boating and boozing going on! It really is a great time and I cannot wait to get some rest and relaxation under my belt. I also can't wait to visit here...



This is the Buckstaff Bath House. It is located on Bath House Row in quaint downtown Hot Springs. It has been in service since 1912 and still functions the same way it did the first day the doors opened! I am soooo excited to experience the thermal mineral bath treatment. I hope to have glowing reviews! You can visit here for more info on the history of the gorgeous bath house.



*picture taken by The Painted Daughter

I know. I suck. AKA This is for Whitney. ;-)

I would like to apologize to my legions of fans. I know you look forward to my ridiculously frequent posts. My wit and sharp fashion sense are a necessity in your life. I understand.

Bhahahahahahaahh! Who am I kidding? I go through long spells where I could care less about sharing with people. And starting around the July 4th holiday I just wasn't down with being all computer-y. Probably because I have been sick for the last month and sit at a computer all day at work. Also, I ordered some sweet, sweet books. I read Cop Without a Badge, which was fabulous. I also got the first eight books of the Sookie Stackhouse series. I just started #4 this morning before work.

On to the above picture...I have NO idea who to give credit for this one. If you know which blog I saw it on, please leave a comment. I would hate to break any bloggy rules for my snatching of the pic. It's title is something about Marie Antoinette. I think it's gorgeous and breathtaking. I also think it would make the MOST wonderful tattoo. My left arm needs some new adornment. The water color and lack of hard lines is really appealing to me. That would make it a great counter to all of my old school sailor tats on my right arm. I'm thinking the inner left arm. Where's it's nice and pale...and tender. Yikes! But one day...expect to see it! :-)


P.S. Are you happy now, Whit?

VAMOOSE

Ahhhh!!! It finally came in! I received my Sailor Knot bracelet from The Vamoose. I absolutely lovvvve it!! Here it is below in all it's hipstomatic glory...not the best shot. Especially with my natty arthritis helpers also on my wrist!

Please make sure to visit: http://www.etsy.com/shop/thevamoose

Her pictures are MUCH better than mine! :-)