Monday, February 21, 2011

{Five Weekend Lessons}

5 Weekend Lessons 2.21.11
1. So I signed up for a 7-day vegan challenge last Tuesday with some friends......and........I quit after 2 days! I can definitely become a vegetarian because I hardly ever eat meat, but to give up dairy: eggs, cheese, yogurt, sour cream - I just couldn't do it. After quitting I did feel like a little loser, but through my 2 day "ordeal" I definitely learned some lessons ~ a) leave the fake dairy products alone - yuck, no good., bad. b) Whole Foods vegan cookies are SH-MAZING {sooooo good} as well as their Mock Chicken Salad {I don't know what was in it, I didn't ask any questions, but it's really good and I will continue to eat it}. c) There are more vegan-friendly restaurants here in Raleigh than I thought...there is {of course} Whole Foods, Irregardless CafeNeomonde, and Harmony Farms - I had amazing meals at each. d) I may actually try the challenge again, knowing all the options that are out there that are good for you and are really tasty!

2. I really love this quote - it's not the amount of years you live on this earth - it's what you do with them...

3. I've been obsessed with finding feminine blouses and I actually found the look for less at Target! This blouse comes in stone/beige {which I purchased of course}, black, and army green for $16.00. Can't beat that right?

4. I have this lovely MacBook Pro computer and I have no idea how to use it! It took me forever just to learn how to cut and paste. I've never worked on mac before so I'm having to learn from scratch. I need a tutor!!!

5. You know my obsession with food trucks, right? Well just found out that there is a grilled cheese food truck running around in Durham. O.M.G right? I'm sure it's not WW friendly - but I'm definitely going to save up my points for this treat! When I go, I'll be sure to take pics and share the love!

So what did you do this weekend? Did you learn any lessons? Have any ah-ha moments?
Signature

Friday, February 18, 2011

{Weekend Plans}

TGIF Peeps!
Weekend Plans 2.18
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Link Lovin
Check out some of the links I've been diggin' this week:

~ I love these shoe clips!
~ Over at Rue Magazine - starting on page 46 - I'm lovin Jess LC's home tour {honestly this is exactly what I thought her home would look like...lovely}
~ Shut up! Chocolate mousse in 5 minutes - using only 2 ingredients!
~ I love this message - and need to listen to it...
~ Handmade fringe streamers...LOVE this DIY project!
~ Lovin this summertime outfit...

Enjoy your weekend Peeps!
Signature

Thursday, February 17, 2011

{My New Obsession}

Say hello to my new baby! Get ready for even more fantastic posts because this puppy has all the bells and whistles....now I just have to figure out how to use it! Sorry for the short post but I need to spend some quality time with this thing...I'm sure you understand!
My New Computer
Enjoy your day peeps!

{PS. Yes - for those that know me well, I said "this puppy" above. I know it's on my list of words that drive me crazy...but I couldn't resist, lol!}
Signature

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

{Etsy Seller: Wonton Love}

While surfing through Pinterest, I stumbled upon a necklace and was excited to know that not only was it handmade, but it was available for purchase on Etsy! Cynthia over at Wonton Love is an early retired Creative Director who decided to re-pursue a career in metal-smithing. I absolutely love her designs and am keeping an eye on the locket {you know me and lockets} with the blue or the yellow beads...
Wonton Love
Wonton Love Logo
Signature

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

{My Style: I'm A Neutral Girl}

I get a lot of flack for wearing neutrals all the time, but I can't help it - if I see a bright colored shirt next to a gray or neutral one, hands down I will pick the neutral one. I do like to add in splashes of color with my accessories {especially scarves}, but for the most part I'm all about my grays, browns, blacks, and mustards. I love pieces that flow, I don't like things that cling, and I love the ability to mix and match. I put together what my style is below, and on any given day this is what you will see me in...
My Style
So what do you think? Do you tend to reach for color or more towards the neutrals {like me}?
Signature