There are Monkeys on My Glass...

And it's safe to say that I don't mind it not one bit!
I first eyed this wonderful glass in the September issue of Every Day with Rachel Ray. If you want to add a little bit of fun monkey business to your every day glassware you can order them here.

Pork Chops Make Jewlery...

I love rings of all shapes and sizes..hubba hubba. So the other day, I found this little gem darling when I was perusing Porkchop Rules. I liked it so much that I purchased it and I can't wait for it to arrive to my house, for me to unwrap it and ever so gently place it on one of my ten digits!

{photo courtesy of Porkchop Rules}

Happy 150th Post...

Blogging has def. brought an extra added beam of sunshine into my life. I get to comment on pretty things, beautiful & creative people, express thoughts & just share with the world. And by the looks of it, I've officially done it 150 times!

So thank you wonderful people for peeking into my thoughts and seeing the things that I like, what's impacted me and whats brought me joy. Thanks for your wonderful comments and hopefully I can keep this orb of sunshine going for a billion times 150!

{photo courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings}

What a Marvel Idea...

Since Hampton the dog has become quite the traveler, I think that I need to add these fantastic bowls to his travel bag.

They are described as being: “A must for every dog owner, portable Slurbabowls ensure you'll always have a container for your pet's food or water. Slip one into your pocket or handbag or attach it to a leash. Simply pop open the dog-shaped bowl - it holds up to two cups of food or water. Folds flat when your dog is done and can be reused. It's also recyclable - after a few uses, simply place it in your paper recycling bin.”

I think all signs point to, YES, I’ll take two please! The things you get for the pets you love!

{photo courtesy of Pop Deluxe}

Madewell 1937...

who said cowl necks and fringes don't go together? I love this top from Madewell 1937.

I've purchased a number of items from this store and I think it's safe to safe that.....i ♥ it very very much!

{photo courtesy of Madewell 1937}

Think Of The....

beautiful things that you can do with these!!!!


{photos courtesy of Think of The}

Sandwich Thieves Thwarted...

Ah the joys of packing your lunch and happily bringing it to work! No longer are you apart of the lunch crowd that hurriedly crowds the city streets filing into various food establishments while your lunch gets tossed and flung around as the preparers try to quickly fill their orders.

The pleasure of knowing that you have a hearty meal only steps away in the company frig, your mouth waters, your heart flutters with glee, you’re only moments away from enjoying your delectable treats…you inch closer to the frig, open the door and there, there right in front of you is your lunch bag, it’s like Christmas morning, you rush to your seat, desk already prepared to welcome your lavish homemade spread, you take out your beverage, chips, fruit, & your wallop of a sandwich only to find, wait, oh no, OH YES, only to find that there is a HUGE chunk missing! Missing? Yes, missing.

Do you:
a. sputter out words of utter dismay and confusion
b. send a company wide e-mail on the do’s and don’ts of sandwich thievery
c. eat it any way {good heavens NO}

d. purchase Anti-Theft Plastic Lunch Bags

I’m thinking that option d. would have been the perfect choice for my co-worker who actually opted for option b when this travesty happened to her.
Though disgusting yet comical to look at, I’m thinking that this actually might deter office sandwich thieves.

{photos courtesy of Think of The}

Pamela is the BEST...

I participated in the summer Swap hosted by the lovely Dionne {check out her blog, she’s awesome} & I recently received a fantastic gem of a treat in my mail & thank heavens they weren’t bills!

First, I’m so glad that I’m getting to know Pamela as she is a wonderfully, sweet, warm hearted, kind & talented person!! It’s really nice to meet nice people. My Pastor often says, “it’s nice to be nice & it’s especially nice when people are nice to you because they don’t have to be”, & I really find this to be true. In a society that can sometimes be peppered with chaos & turmoil, it’s a wonderful gift to come across people who don’t appear to be tainted or weathered by the world.

Pamela’s gem treat was filled with loads of goodies: Cupcake liners, napkins, sprinkles that I can’t wait to wrap my lips around, glorious stamps, a necklace from her awesome jewelry collection {she’s a designer you know} & a superb little note from her to me!!!

Pam, you’re the best and I’m so glad that we were paired & that we’re becoming friends!!!

♥ Is Out There...

This wedding photo literally left me speechless, teary eyed and filled with so MUCH happiness. This is how love is supposed to look! Congratulations to the beautiful bride and groom. May many marriages be as happy as your photos portray!

Click here for more photos of sheer joy, delight and the work of an awesome photographer!

{photo via Mika 78 and Chennergy}

Gobble Gobble...

I’m so excited to be off of work and heading home. I’m in the mood for some of Chef G. Garvin’s Pan Seared Turkey Chops. My taste buds are dancing with delight.

I think that I’ll pair the chops with my favorite, Cream of Mushroom mashed potatoes and something of the green vegetable variety {haven’t decided yet}. Oh and I can’t forget to cook up some of my little cornbread muffins. Oh I need to go home pronto!

Home Sweet Home...

Getting your place is a major deal whether it's an apartment or a house! It's a sweet sense of accomplishment, confirming of adulthood, and a huge balloon filled with responsibility confetti! It may be a little daunting at first but once you're settled in and you realize you have your own place to come home to, it's gets sweeter day by day by day.

So congratulations are def. in order to my DB!! I'm so happy for you and I think that a cactus is in order to place somewhere in your new abode!

Welcome to your Home Sweet Home {don't forget to wipe your feet}!

{photo courtesy of Bread and Butter}

French Toast...

Right now I'm having a taste for French Toast. I found this recipe and I'm eager to try it over the weekend perhaps. Just looking at it is making me drool, pardon me.

{photo courtesy of Williams-Sonoma}

Oh What a Beautiful...

Morning! This song popped into my head today and I think that it's a fine and dandy way to start the day!

Have a Lovely Weekend...

As this work week comes to a very rapid close {yippee}, I’m waiting with batted breath for the weekend to begin. I’m so happy because I get a chance to:
a. spend a little bit of time with some of my girlfriends
b. eagerly anticipate sleeping late on Saturday {hallelujah}
c. have a very nice warm home cooked meal
d. not have to pack any luggage {my feet can stay firmly planted in my own state} can use my own bathroom and sleep in my own fluffy comfortable bed}
e. get a glimpse of my DB {Darling Beau} ♥

I hope that whatever you plan for the weekend, that it brings you some amount of joy & that it’s restful!
Until the next time….have an enjoyable weekend!

{photo courtesy of Kate Spade}

I Wish I Could Draw..

Today I came across a this wonderful blog, Much Love. She {Anna} has these simply wonderful drawings that she drew herself! The most I can draw are stick people and square houses {light heavy sigh}. I'm so glad that there are people who are able to draw, make it look so great and give people like me the opportunity to drool over their work.

Also, check out Much Love Etsy. She has some nice handmade little do-dads that I think need to be added to anyone's jewelry collection!

{photo courtesy of Much Love}

Mission Room Redecoration…Still

So my room has gradually come together & even though I would absolutely love to have acquired everything at one time, I’ve had to steadily pace myself with my room purchases. The things that I still need to purchase are, a velvet tufted headboard, curtains, another dresser {why did I think that I only needed one to hold my dear dear clothes}, a chair for my desk and now newly added to the list, curtain tie-backs. I spotted a really nice one that could easily be turned into a pair here.

{Photos courtesy of Urban Outfitters }

Something's Hiding In Here...

I have to somewhat confess that Something’s Hiding in Here makes me drool a little bit when I visit their website.

They {husband & wife team: Stephen & Shauna } are so creative that it just makes me want to quit my job and take a chance at doing something I love FULL TIME. It’s nice to see people having a job that they have pure affection for. It makes the days and life so much more fulfilling/rewarding & lets you walk around this earth with a big fat HUGE grin planted on your face!

Kudos and a rousing standing ovation round of applause to the folks at Something’s Hiding in Here!

{All photos are courtesy of Something’s Hiding in Here}

Fried Rice..Yes Please...

I ♥ to cook and try out new recipes, restaurants etc. In one of my old issues of Real Simple, there was a recipe on how to make Thai Fried Rice.

I put my own little twist on this dish and every time I make it, I love it to bits and try to add different ingredients!

My favorite ingredient add ins are:
*Crabmeat/Lobster meat
*Mushrooms
*Chicken
*Tons of eggs
*Garlic
*Onions

Try it out! It’s a great quick yet hearty meal! It’ll make your heart smile with delicious delight!

{Photo courtesy of Real Simple}

Can I Please...

Have the outside of my house look like Miles Redd’s and my living room look like his too? Please?! I wonder if I can have my people {me}, call his people and see what it would take for him to either:

a. move out and give me his place

or
b. become my very best friend and come decorate my place for a very tiny wee monetary fee that’s budget {mine} friendly.
{Photos courtesy of Miles Redd}

PJ Morton...

I like this song {Mountains and Molehills} and I really like the video. PJ Morton is a superb artist who has even more wonderful albums! He’s a passionate artists and loves to make good music.