Happy New Years!

I thought I was going to do a 2011 year in review post, but I got bored with that and decided just to move on to the next year which seems so much more exciting than this past one, right? I know everyone and their cat and dog has posted this video, but it's wonderful....



Happy New Year!

PS It's my 29th birthday today, so look forward to a post about my day! Ciao!

Inspiration

I'm at my moms and I forgot my laptop, but I can still use my phone. Here is a little inspiration for your week.

































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Eleven Things

Angie from Lariats and Lavender tagged me in a meme, here are the rules:

1. You must post these rules.
2. Each per­son must post 11 things about them­selves on their blog.
3. Answer the ques­tions the tag­ger set for you in their post, and cre­ate 11 new ques­tions for the peo­ple you tag to answer.
4. You have to choose 11 peo­ple to tag and link them on the post.
5. Go to their page and tell them you have linked him or her.
6. No tag backs.
7. No stuff in the tag­ging sec­tion about ‘you are tagged if you are read­ing this.’ You legit­i­mately have to tag 11

11 Random Things:

1. I hardly ever brush my hair. My hairstylist always gets on to me about it.

2. At least once a week Clint and I go eat at this local diner.

3. I read lots of manga.

4. I wear Pikachu house shoes. I call them my Pika-Shoes

5. I am super messy, and I hate it. I swear my sister is going to recommend me for an episode of Hoarders.

6. I don't make left handed turns unless I know there will be a green arrow. I will make the block just so I don't have to turn left. 

7. I don't like chocolate milk, ice cream, or cake. I do like brownies though.

8. I never got into Sex and the City. I'm more of a Buffy the Vampire Slayer kinda gal.

9. My dream job would be: being a voice actor for Funimation and also in a Studio Ghibli film. 

10. I have a collection of 'ugly' Christmas sweaters.

11. I have an addiction to buying Aerie underwear. Everything in that store is super cute.

Angie's Questions to Answer:

1. What's your favorite smell in the entire world? Peppermint

2. What's a secret little dream you have? I mentioned one above that I've never really told anyone. Another would be to publish a children's book that I wrote and illustrated.

3. You open a new box of colored pencils, which is the first color you take out and scribble with? probably pink

4. What is your favorite accessory that you own? that's hard. probably my black knitted Roxy slouchy beanie

5. You can go anywhere in the world for dinner tonight - where do you go and with who? East Moon with the Husband

6. What is your spirit animal? (An animal you draw inspiration from, basically.) a cat or a totoro

7. It's a rainy afternoon, what are you doing? reading manga and drinking coffee

8. What's a book you thought you'd hate, but ended up loving? truthfully, I never thought I would read or like the Harry Potter books, but I love them!

 

9. Describe one of the best birthdays you've ever had: hmmm...that's hard b/c I usually have a 'Buffy' birthday where everything goes wrong and your ex shows up to kill you or end the world haha...j/k 

10. Come up with a silly nickname for yourself: punkin belly...i call my dogs that sometimes

 

11. What would be in your dream garden? a cherry blossom tree

My Questions for YOU:

1. Which Simpson's character are you?

2. Do you dream in color or black and white?

3. Who framed Roger Rabbit?

4. If you could rename Earth, what would you call it?

5. If you could name a nail polish color, what would it be?

6. If you were able to insert yourself into a comic, who would you be? and why?

7. Mac or PC?

8. What is your favorite children's book? and why?

9. You are going on a road trip, what snacks do you bring?

10.  What advice would you give a Hoarder?

11. What is the deal with everyone saying "Boom"?

You are Tagged if you want to play along. 

Ps yeah I'm breaking a rule.... >_<

Dolly Parton vs Maple Syrup

Today is Friday Saturday, and I totally missed out on Fill in the Blank Friday....

It's been a rough day, but yesterday was good so I'll fill you in:

1. The husband and I ate at Cracker Barrel and I had french toast. They give you these mini bottles of maple syrup, which I totally took home with me.

2. We got pretty much all of our Christmas shopping done!

3. We wrapped presents all night while watching Harry Potter and Edward Scissorhands.

4. Clint got me a Pillow Pal raccoon for Christmas that I named Twinkie. 

5. I finished all of Princess Jellyfish, and it was super funny and cute!

So I plan to forget Friday ever happened and keep on truckin with my week.

PS I keep hoping Cracker Barrel will have awesome Dolly Parton stuff, but they never do and I'm always disappointed (but the maple syrup is yummy!).

PSS My sister is at the hospital trying to have a baby right now. I have to work, so I can't be there. :(
Another why working in retail is sooo not fun/cool.

Taco Tuesday: Hair + Hats

A little inspiration for your Tuesday:

What I am loving: 

*boots*beanies*fun hats*pastel hair*leopard*over the knee socks*faux fur*

Happy Taco Tuesday!

Kawaii Pancake Monday + Music

 I'm waiting on my husband to get home to take me to my favorite diner for breakfast for dinner. They have amazing strawberry french toast.

I am also loving this new Kyary Pamyu Pamyu video:

That's What She Said Sunday

I'm hungry, but I'm too tired to make any food. But I did just eat a million cake pops and now I feel sick....this is what you should tell children when they want to stay up too late. It's just a like a re-run of your least favorite episode of your favorite tv show....

PS I love ugly Christmas sweaters. I have a whole collection and I am not ashamed.

For Sale: Something Cute Wants to Come Home With You!

 Say hi to Sherri.

I just listed my first actual doll for sale! Last year around this time I didn't have a job and I made several dolls that had funny shaped heads as gifts for my nieces. I have lots of fun making and designing them. I'm hoping in the future to add more details and outfits you can buy. I also really enjoy making up funny little stories and names for them. Although I am a novice sewer, I feel like the more I make, the more I learn.

Please take some time to check out my etsy store! I appreciate it!

Gift Guide & Trends I Love

I was browsing the WhoWhatWear site, and noticed a few things that were right up my ally.

This gift guide was made for me, well obviously the super rich me....but anyway, super cute.

I'm really loving the torn jean and rolled hem trend that is going on. I think it's super cute and shows off your shoes.

SJP is rocking some awesome bright tights! I love this color! I've mostly been wearing grays and blacks, so I think I need to branch out a little.

What trends are you loving?

Any fun gift guides you like?

That's What She Said Sunday

I have lots of yummy cookies to bake for everyone this season! It's one of my favorite things to do! Maybe I will make mine in cute shapes?

Do you do any holiday baking?

On My!

This week I have a couple of spectacular things to share:

 I purchased this cute Peggy bag from Kara's Clearance sale today!

 I can't wait to snatch up one of these cozy hand stitched pullovers from Stuff Kara Made.

 The other day I got a message saying my print was featured in a treasury! I was super excited!

I really loved this canvas print from Kellie Rae Roberts.

What are you loving this week? Anything spectacular happen?

Today is for PANDA Sweaters and Puppiness

Today I am trying to enjoy the little things because I know once I get to work it will be a tad stressful...but I'm trying to take it all in stride. 

Things that have made my day so far:

waking up and turning the Christmas trees on

making coffee and drinking out of my Christmas Cindy Lou Who mug

being able to wear my PANDA sweater (pic above)

Loki trying to steal my pink uggs (he likes pink things)

What is making your day today?

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Fill In the Blank Friday: Hello December

1.   The holiday season is     a time to savor all the little moments that make life happy  .

2.   Snow makes me   excited if I don't have to get out in it. Lubbock drivers freak out and its just insane. And PT Cruisers were not made for ice/snow      .

3.  The best comfort food to eat when it's cold out is    soup and french bread and later hot cocoa    .

4. Winter is the best time for    snuggling with pups and husbands, while watching things on netflix and knitting  .

5.  I can hardly wait to    do this DIY Christmas wrap from Create Loves! I got some Martha Stewart glitter paint, because my presents need some sparkle!   .

6.  When it comes to holiday gifts I prefer to     do DIY gifts b/c I like making everyone something cute that I made with love, instead of giving them something made in China that will be put in the summer garage sale .

7.  If I were to rate my excitement about the holiday season on a scale from 1-10, I would say I am at about a     4,possibly a 3. Sadly I've been super stressed with my promotion, and want to be at work less and less but have to be there more and more. It kinda puts a damper on my holiday spirit that I don't get to make gifts this year or spend much quality time with family. I did put on some Christmas music in my car, and I have lights on my trees (still no decorations), so I think that's a start.  .

Open for Business

I finally got to make a few prints and list them in my etsy store! There is only one item, but you have to start somewhere right? More to come soon! I have some doll ideas in the works, more prints, tees and totes! 

Do you have an etsy store? Link it up, I'd love to check it out!

I'll Have a Paramore Tee With That Please

I hardly remember to put deodorant on, let alone take pictures of my outfits anymore. But every once in a while I get lucky.

Hat: American Eagle

Blazer: Billabong

Tee: Paramore

Pants: Vintage 

Shoes: Thrifted Converse

This is me about to put make up on. haha

Jacket: American Eagle

Cardigan: Roxy

Tee: Vans

Pants: Bullhead Black

Shoes: Uggs

Makeup bag: Betsey Johnson

This was my Audrey Hepburn, in Funny Face inspired outfit. Her dance moves were better.

Cardigan: Thrifted

Pants: Banana Republic

Shoes: Black Poppy

Can you tell I love this jacket? We're at Banana Republic, where they wouldn't help us. 

Jacket: American Eagle

Tee: Paramore

Jeans: Bullhead

Shoes: Thrifted Coach

Bag: Pendleton

Sunday, I spent the day watching episodes of the New Girl that I missed. Monday was dress like Zooey Deschanel day. 

Cardigan: Aerie

Tee: Paramore

Skirt: Forever 21

Tights: DKNY

Shoes: Black Poppy

Can you tell I am addicted to Paramore Tee's?

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Taco Tuesday

The Dainty Squid

leopard fur coats, skirts, tights, boots, pastel hair, hats, ace of base, a very she & him christmas, chocolate candles, thermal pj pants from Aerie, Glee,  and dreaming about making a tooth shaped purse....

What's inspiring you this week?