Speaking of Quirkiness

I now have proof of quirkiness #1:
I even organize the ornaments by color. This picture was taken about 5 minutes ago, as I was loading our storage unit junk into my car to take home. We rented a storage unit when we listed our place and decided $600 was the limit for us, so we're bringing it all back home.

Just to show you how nutty I really am... Here's a picture of the trashed table I salvaged from next to the dumpster at the storage unit.

It was so freakin' heavy that I had to drag it to the unit and leave it there, instead of putting it in my car. I thought that maybe I could use it in the office area to hold the printer... and it's free! All it needs is a bit of paint, and maybe some elbow grease. J's going to be thrilled, or not so much.

Be Still My Heart...

Note to Tara,
You are killing me. All of your gorgeous posts have me drooling. The images from this post make me want to spend a lot of money...

And this post makes me want a party.
But don't stop... I'm enjoying every one!

I've Been Tagged!

Tara tagged me on Sunday night. I've been in a bit of a funk, so I'm just now getting around to posting. Here goes!



1. When decorating for Christmas, I only decorate the tree tonally.... as in reds only, greens only, blues only, neutral only, etc-- and I only use white lights. I don't use the same colors two years in a row, and the tree skirt always follows the color scheme. I know, I know... weirdo. (I do have some ornaments that make it in every year, like the Christmas pickle, for instance.)

2. After a light workout (only around 30 minutes), I don't wash my socks. Instead, I switch them to the opposite foot for the next workout. I have no idea why I do this because I own enough socks to wear a different pair every day. I do have the advantage of working for a sock company.

3. I was over cheerleading for a bit, so I was mascot for a year. I was the panther and loved every minute of it. At some point, maybe I'll scan in a picture as proof.

4. I am always super hot and can't sleep if it's above 60 degrees. BUT... my feet are always freezing. J will always snuggle up because he's freezing, until I get too hot and stick my frigid tootsies on him so he moves. He loathes that.

5. I have never had coffee before... ever. For J's birthday one year, I bought us a coffee maker and then found out that he likes the crappy coffee from the gas station best.

6. I own enough wrapping paper, tissue paper, gift bags, scrapbooking supplies, etc. to last me four lifetimes. Again, I will post a picture as proof at a later date. Do I smell an eBay listing in the works?


Here are the rules:

1. link back to the person who tagged you
2. mention the rules on your blog
3. tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of yours
4. tag 6 following bloggers by linking to them
5. leave a comment on each of the tagged bloggers blogs letting them know they've been tagged

I am afraid to tag anyone specifically in case they've already been tagged a bunch of times, but if you're a Reader subscriber or follower, please do! Leave me a comment here, so I can check it out!

Vendor Spotlight: Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls

I have been following Maybelle's calligraphy for quite some time after seeing her work featured on Martha Stewart's website ages ago. You probably saw her work featured on Snippet & Ink yesterday. You should definitely check out the interview! (I even have the Bridal Shower book featured.) If you email Maybelle and mention the Snippet & Ink article, you can take 20% off a custom return address stamp! (I just ordered two with my new name and our combined names!)


Check out this adorable invitation set:

To download free table numbers in her calligraphy style, go here:

Blue Suede Shoes

If you're looking for blue shoes for your wedding (or just for fun) and wear an 8 or larger, check out these amazing heels on sale at JCrew.

I would buy them in a heartbeat if they were a size 6. Darn it!

Bridesmaid Dress Saga is Over

I am happy, no, ecstatic to report that the bridesmaid dress saga is over. (Or at least as far as I'm concerned!) My step-sister's dress has arrived and fits! Without further ado:
Step-sister:
Jen:
KA:

Sister:

My sister and Jen will have to have their dresses altered a bit, but otherwise, we are good to go. Now, I just need to decide on the jewelry I'm going to give them. At least I have plenty of time...

On another note-- can someone tell me how you cross out a word in Blogger? I have been trying to figure it out on my own, but I'm having no luck.

A Case of the Mondays

I apologize for not posting over the weekend. I had a bit of a headache all week, played the DD role for our friend's 40th birthday bash, and then spent all day Sunday cleaning and de-stashing my magazines. Basically, that consisted of me going through all of my mags once again, pulling out the pages I wanted to keep, and then organizing them. It definitely gets worse before it gets better.

I took some funny pics at the 70's themed birthday shindig that I will be posting at some point this week. But, other than that, I can't think of a thing to post about. Maybe I'll stumble upon something later today. Oh... Tara tagged me last night, so I'll make sure to post my responses. It's a tag I've already had, but immediately after writing the last one, I came up with so many more things to say. Probably not something to brag about... I have a case of the Mondays. Sorry folks.

Wedding Jewelry: The Necklace

When I was home in August to meet my new niece, I stumbled upon some amazing earrings by Kendra Scott. Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of them right now, so I'll have to post more about those later. The thing about these earrings was that I couldn't figure out what necklace I would pair with them. I know... I don't have to wear a necklace, but I don't think I want to go bare.

Today, I happened upon this beauty by Azaara and think it would perfect. I figure, if it doesn't work with the earrings, then I would wear it with my every day garb anyway.

What do you think? Is it weird for me to wear gold jewelry, when my rings will be white gold? Surely not...

Fabulous Shoe Friday

I think I've shown you enough cowboy boots for a while, so how about more Anthropologie gear? I know... I just can't help myself. There are too many amazing shoes.

I didn't think I was into booties. With my height, I often have trouble with tall boots being too tall, so I am definitely warming up to the trend.

Spill the beans on your favorites in the comments. No one has been leaving me any!

And While I'm At It...

I'll pick up a few more things...

Same great store as earlier today.