Can Business Casual Go....

...Sleeveless?

Or do you have to add a sweater?

What do you think?

Happiness Experiment

So, it has been a really hard week. I have been trying so hard to push through it and stay positive but it is really hard. I was told awful news about a dear friend of mine, I got in a car accident and found out my insurance didn't cover it, I hit my head, got whiplash, fell in a parking lot and just all around have been having a really awful time. But i am trying to push past it and realize that while it is awful for example, to not have a car, it is not the end of the world. I need to just stay positive and focus on the good things. So.. everyone. Focus on the good and count your blessings.


So.. I have to focus on.. that I just got an accounting internship that I hope will turn into a career. I am going to get to focus on studying for my internship, and now I get to go to Florida with my mom and husband to celebrate spring break! So.. here comes a new chapter in my life, car-less, accountant, with some time off. 

Spin Hurricanes..

Yesterday I was home from work because it was really icy on the hill I live on and my car was sliding when I tried to go to work. But.. when I was procrastinating before starting my homework, I came across these beautiful spin hurricanes from Crate & Barrel. I want them to put in my future home! So pretty!

Happy Birthday, Mama!

 Happy Birthday Mama! 

I don't know what I would do without you!
I love our conversations about anything and everything.
You always think about everyone before yourself and make sure we are all happy. We appreciate this.
I enjoy spending time with you.
You inspired me to love yoga.
I love cooking with you. 
This is a really random list, but I just wanted you to know.. I pretty much think you're awesome.


I love you!

Commere Snow!

I really hope the portland metro area gets blanketed with snow tonight! I could really use a snow day! Everyone think snowy thoughts!

Little Things...

Starting this week I am back to school after a two month break and I am definitly already feeling the pressure. Going to school online is so much harder than in the classroom because not only do you have to learn it all yourself but you also have to learn to budget your time in the most efficient way.

So I am realizing really quickly how important the little things are in aiding my stress levels. Such as, making a weekly plan of action (P.O.A as I might refer to it as sometimes), setting up a study zone/ organzied desk area, and last but not least the power of little things.

The little things that have already helped me this week are... picking out the perfect pen, pencil, eraser etc. making sure I have pretty binders, and drinking tea out of a pretty cup while I work!

straight a's here I come!

Weddings are...



Amanda and Tyler




Bridesmaids- 1.



... Amazing!

Weddings are so fun to be a part of, sure they are super stressful at times, but when you get to the moment where the bride walks down the aisle... it is all so worth it.

Sorry I have not posted for a few days but my great friends, Amanda and Tyler Neves, tied the knot! It was such a great affair at the McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, OR.

Her colors were beatiful and all the details (which she mostly made herself) turned out beautifully. I cannot wait to see all the pictures! Then I can share more of the little details.

Good people, great food, and yummy beer. Awesome Wedding!

(P.s. Thank you Becky for the pictures via Facebook)

Reminiscing...

I cannot stop thinking about Erik and my honeymoon and how amazing it was. The weather was beautiful, the accommodations were AMAZING (thanks mom and dad!), and we just relaxed and had a good time all day and night. I just keep thinking about how much I wish we could take a trip together every year. Wouldn't that be amazing? Ah.. maybe someday.

New Face of Ann Taylor

Katie Holmes is SO BEAUTIFUL as the new face of Ann Taylor. When I saw her on the cover of their new ad, I smiled, because she is just SO pretty. Ah!

Happy Valentine's Day

I am so excited for our first married Valentine's Day! We are going to make sushi and drink a bottle of wine that we bought while wine tasting with our friend's Jenny and Scott. Then we are going to lounge on the couch and watch the Bachelor! So Excited!

So, What are you doing tonight?

WA: Huevos Rancheros

 This whole week I have been thinking about making a yummy breakfast on Saturday morning because my sister is in town and it will be one more person to enjoy some good home cookin. So when I saw this recipe on Smitten Kitchen, I knew I had to try it sometime.. so this is the weekend!

Wish me Luck! 

Happy Weekend Adventuring!

I cannot...

...Stop thinking about these shoes.

 

From Ruche

Mind the Gap...

I don't know if I was in la la land or just not paying attention but for the past few years I have not liked anything at the Gap, besides some jeans and maybe a few select tops. I used to love it, then for a few years, it has just swayed away from my style. That is why I was so shocked when I looked the other day and LOVED so many things in the store now! Along with the dress from my Spring post, here are a few that have made me fall back in love with the Gap.

Plus, these super cutie baby girl shorts. Makes me want to have a baby.. ALMOST...

 

Figure it out!

I have been thinking a lot about my day to day life and how I am always really upset when I wake up in the morning. I work at 7am and have to leave my house by 6:30. So usually, my routine consists of my alarm going off at 5, hitting the snooze till 6, then eventually rolling out of bed at 6:10, getting ready as fast as possible and dragging my feet all the way to my car to leave.

I am realizing that this routine needs a complete makeover. When we lived in our apartment, I would get up early enough to sit and eat some toast and drink some coffee while watching Good Day Oregon and I realize now that it was a very important part of my waking up. I have also gotten super into yoga lately and I realize that even if I did a short, twenty minute, set before work, I would feel great all day. So tomorrow, I am going to try it out. 

Also, I have come to realize that my whole work day is so much better when I make my lunch and pack a few snacks for throughout the day. So I need to be better about going grocery shopping and packing it all up the night before. Because, the few days when I forget and I have to go from 7am till 1pm without food, I am a real horror to be around.

So. Tomorrow is the beginning of the rest of my life.
See you there.

Happy Hump Day everyone! 

Spring Time Dreamin'

I have been thinking so much about spring time coming and today it was so sunny. It made me think of dresses and sunglasses and running around outside and letting the sun warm my whole self. I cannot wait for the weather to cooperate and heat up so that I can sport dresses and just be more carefree.

For some reason, even if work and school schedules don't change at all, as soon as the weather is warmer and the sun peers through the clouds and the rain slows down, I just feel more positive. I always feel like no matter what, even if my classes and work schedule are more hectic I am always more positive during the spring and summer. So... I cannot wait for sun! 

...and dresses! 

 

(Urban Outfitters)

 

(Gap)

(Ruche)

(Anthropologie)

I'm ready...

...to go on a camping adventure!

I am really ready for the sun to come out and spring to begin. Because as soon as it does, I am going to pack up the car, the tent, the cooler, and my husband and head out on an adventure. I am going to have to start researching places now because I am getting really antsy for spring and more outdoor adventures.

Oregon is amazing but irritating sometimes because it is so beautiful year round, but it is hard to enjoy camping when it is pouring outside and you cannot leave your tent without getting soaked. So... I am just waiting patiently (or impatiently) for the sun to come out so that camping, hiking, swimming, boating and other outdoor adventures can begin. 

ahhhh. spring tiiiiime. commere. 

His and Hers Sinks

 

I love his and hers sinks. I think it is such a cute idea to think about getting ready next to each other in the morning in peace instead of leaning over Erik brushing his teeth so I can do my mascara. I think all three of these bathrooms will probably be contestants for dream home bathrooms. 

Happy Friday!

Recycled Post Cards...

...Amazing.

These are so cute I had to share them! They are handmade thank you postcards made out of recycled christmas gift boxes. Check out the link at Design Sponge.

Wish I was here Wednesday!

Cassis, France.

I went here in May 2009 with my sister, Jessyka, and it was amazing! I cannot wait to go back again and eat caprese baguette sandwiches, wander around, and lay on the beach! Maybe take my husband next time?

You can play along too, here on Olivia's page!



It's February?

I cannot believe it is February already! It is sunny outside and my classroom is decorated to the nines in hearts. One of my best friends is getting married this month and I just cannot believe that my sister is already married too. This year is just flying by. I have been such a bad blogger lately, but I do have an excuse! I was in Michigan for my sister's second wedding reception and then yesterday I was just too exhausted from the trip to do anything but watch Kim and Kourtney Take New York. But, I am back now!

And here are some of the amazing Valentine's stuff I have seen:

(Wrapitupllc)

(Ruche)

(Wicked Wine Stoppers)

Happy First Day of February!