tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72933557874984096282024-03-05T19:26:46.187-07:00couture amorMandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-73511193616730183082010-04-26T22:08:00.000-07:002010-04-26T22:08:25.732-07:00Patio Planning!<div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/patio/set?.embedder=831178&.mid=embed&id=18185250"><img alt="patio" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFm1BYmNwT0JRM3hHQjU0TUR5QnJZS3cAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="patio" width="400" /></a><br />
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Here's a quick summary of our plans:<br />
<ul><li>Bold Patio Curtains</li>
<li>Black, White, Blue & Lime</li>
<li>Large table for dinner parties</li>
<li>Veggie Container Garden</li>
<li>Hammock</li>
<li>Flowers</li>
</ul>We have quite a few projects in store for outside. Above is an inspiration board I created for the patio and a few pics of fun container gardens from <a href="http://www.iseli-nursery.com/">here</a> and <a href="http://bedzine.com/blog/bed-diy/tips-tricks/tips-use-chalkboard-paint-on-planters/">here</a>. Look forward to many posts to come on our outdoor decorating!<br />
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P.S. Only one more week of classes!!! Yay! <br />
Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-37514360142531999902010-04-20T23:23:00.000-07:002010-04-20T23:23:00.686-07:00Wheat Grass!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfGrNZInemhkBvRenogJEbc91ZAS0U1L1HNcoVucxEI6hammQ9JaVSofX7HigAEnjE37nlkokZtrSCHqTAo0ce8BYeg-ZuH-SzOpowT1l-RGKjSDuCXmcowm-PWx4fYQJ01Z1MMvMh4j7V/s1600/grass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfGrNZInemhkBvRenogJEbc91ZAS0U1L1HNcoVucxEI6hammQ9JaVSofX7HigAEnjE37nlkokZtrSCHqTAo0ce8BYeg-ZuH-SzOpowT1l-RGKjSDuCXmcowm-PWx4fYQJ01Z1MMvMh4j7V/s320/grass.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZt4AxOCat9jLeWfU3MRuYuKhAJK1YG5DGRRfYIctosq8zQ5T4E0uh_1LLog1kGChKouE3MI3ygon3SwP1C6SlibUtBnhIQwrCv5u4V4PwD60R313E0WSovx4aZJfo4eenSy4NVcNjZN6/s1600/joeys+house+038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZt4AxOCat9jLeWfU3MRuYuKhAJK1YG5DGRRfYIctosq8zQ5T4E0uh_1LLog1kGChKouE3MI3ygon3SwP1C6SlibUtBnhIQwrCv5u4V4PwD60R313E0WSovx4aZJfo4eenSy4NVcNjZN6/s320/joeys+house+038.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xUnrMAfk0c-NVMRuKlWFpbtpMkADQq_HzsakQJW9gd_0JmaOw30NaYtyfoJ0lueCETZuwozz6scDsRbSWKzooymus8gij7q09NuEM-uFjnO1VVn2Ewyu02iaMNnuyo-Jl-T2cn_-fAMj/s1600/grass+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xUnrMAfk0c-NVMRuKlWFpbtpMkADQq_HzsakQJW9gd_0JmaOw30NaYtyfoJ0lueCETZuwozz6scDsRbSWKzooymus8gij7q09NuEM-uFjnO1VVn2Ewyu02iaMNnuyo-Jl-T2cn_-fAMj/s320/grass+1.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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To bring a little color into the kitchen area, BF and I decided to plant some greens. After a little investigation we thought wheat grass would be the perfect planter filler. Not only is it super easy to grow, but it sprouts extremly fast.<br />
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We bought our wheat grass seeds off e-bay from a seller in Wisconsin. Two pounds was only $10 shipped! And let me tell you...two pounds is PLENTY! We planted six pots of wheat grass and it we probably used about 25% of the seeds.<br />
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Here's a quick run down on planting them wheat grass.<br />
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<ul><li>Soak the seeds in water overnight. </li>
<li>Place some rocks in the bottom of the planter for water drainage</li>
<li>Fill the pot about 3/4ths of the way up with organic soil</li>
<li>Sprinkle the seeds all over the top of the soil</li>
<li>Add a thin layer of soil to cover the seeds</li>
<li>Water the seeds</li>
<li>Watch the magic happen!</li>
</ul>In less than a week, you will have some beautiful tasty wheat grass! If anyone has any ideas of what to do with wheat grass, let me know! Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-59005932095324690112010-04-19T22:00:00.000-07:002010-04-19T22:00:59.965-07:00Sometimes I feel like this...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiirqQr1NZKgNoqQ_VVCQ4z-yWrsnOG3yeaFHllmNVn8pwEne2cZ4jw2vZGvW3Fto2psMl30-grV1grsTNIqfLKfxatT6T7OUGutYEU8-d0EBbjZ8eS89lzFLx_4r2i01wNtyDqtYjRTzac/s1600/725792558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiirqQr1NZKgNoqQ_VVCQ4z-yWrsnOG3yeaFHllmNVn8pwEne2cZ4jw2vZGvW3Fto2psMl30-grV1grsTNIqfLKfxatT6T7OUGutYEU8-d0EBbjZ8eS89lzFLx_4r2i01wNtyDqtYjRTzac/s320/725792558.jpg" /></a></div>I think artist Fernando Botero did an excellent job summing up my feelings today in this painting he did haha. Let me tell you a little about my diet today....Cowtails Candy for breakfast, Panda Express for lunch, scrumptious fatty homemade din, and strawberry shortcake ice cream bar for desert.<br />
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Definitely time to get back on track with the better eating habits. Why, oh why, do I have such a craving for junk food. It makes me dreary and lazy. Tomorrow I am going to try to eat things to energize my body rather than wear it out. A breakfast fruit smoothie sounds like the perfect start to the day.<br />
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Oh and of course I cannot forget the excercise...Bikini season is far too soon. I think I've skipped the gym for a good month straight. Tomorrow I will venture back to that wonderful place. Maybe I'll even go for a bike ride. And tuesdays are bootcamp days! Yay for an unheard of number of squats and lunges.<br />
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P.S. I have this secret desire to become a yogi (yoga pro)...It's actually on my bucket list which I will share with you guys soon. I have a LONG ways to go, but I came across this way cool site that might help me on my quest. If you're interested in yoga or pilates, I totally recommend <a href="http://www.myyogaonline.com/">My Yoga Online</a>. You pay a monthly fee and have unlimited access to hundreds of yoga, pilates, and meditation videos. Oh and they even have a belly dancing video! It rocks. Let me know if you want to check it out. I think I can send you a link to try it out for free for a week. <br />
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Hope you have a happy Monday!Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-27649650229183707402010-04-18T22:57:00.000-07:002010-04-18T22:57:10.600-07:00Happy Spring!!!Wow...it has been far too long since my last blog post. I guess things just get crazy busy during the school semester. As this semester is winding down, it is certainly time to get back into the blogging mode.<br />
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The BF bought his first house a month ago. I am soo proud of him. Buying a house at 21 yrs old is a major accomplishment in my mind. His new house has been keeping me busy and in the decorating mood! We have lots of plans in mind for this summer.<br />
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Here's a preview of some of the projects in store:<br />
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<ul><li>Modernizing this $30 Dresser from The Salvation Army: </li>
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<div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/beach_cruisin/set?.embedder=831178&.mid=embed&id=15857376"><img alt="Beach Cruisin" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFmJIOUlEdm9VM3hHSFhTeTl0amVMRWcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Beach Cruisin" width="400" /></a><br />
<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/beach_cruisin/set?.embedder=831178&.mid=embed&id=15857376">Beach Cruisin</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=831178&.mid=embed&id=831178">Couture Amor</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/tory_burch_shoes/shop?brand=Tory+Burch&category_id=41">Tory Burch shoes</a></small></div>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-14361602525265525842010-01-18T23:16:00.000-07:002010-01-18T23:16:03.481-07:00What I Have Been Up To...<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Here's a</i> quick <span style="font-size: large;">glimpse</span> <b>at my fab</b> winter <span style="font-size: xx-small;">break</span>. Hard to believe<span style="font-size: large;"> school starts</span> again<b> tomorrow!!</b> Pretty <b>soon</b> it will be <i>time to count </i>down <span style="font-size: xx-small;">the days</span> until <span style="font-size: large;"><b>summer</b></span>. Hope <i>you all</i> had a <i><b><span style="font-size: large;">wonderful</span></b></i> holiday season.<br />
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</div>I am often blown away by the ways people express their creativity. Above are two amazing displays of artistic skill and finese. If you take a closer look at the works of <a href="http://guidodaniele.com/" target="_blank"><b>Guido Daniele</b></a> and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hawhawjames/">James Kuhn</a> you'll notice all of these paintings are actually on the human body. It's amazing how Daniele forms his hands and arms into appearing like and animal and I certainly cannot get over the ways that Kuhn blends his facial features into the object he is portraying. I love how he uses his own eyes for the eyes on some of the face painting!! Be sure to check out their sites for other amazing works. Which one is your favorite?Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-18222502189196577132009-11-08T13:15:00.000-07:002009-11-08T13:15:48.266-07:0010 Interesting Finds @ Forever 21<div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/what_not_to_wear/set?.mid=embed&id=13383203"><img alt="what not to wear 2" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFmFnUl9SYVBNM2hHMW9DYWZNUTYxc2cAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="what not to wear 2" width="400" /></a><br />
<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/what_not_to_wear/set?.mid=embed&id=13383203">what not to wear 2</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=831178">Couture Amor</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/forever21/shop?brand=Forever21">Forever21</a></small></div><br />
<div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/what_not_to_wear/set?.mid=embed&id=13382921"><img alt="what not to wear 2" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFjN1MEZiS0hNM2hHdzV2NGtCNDA0QVEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="what not to wear 2" width="400" /></a><br />
<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/what_not_to_wear/set?.mid=embed&id=13382921">what not to wear 2</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=831178">Couture Amor</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/forever21/shop?brand=Forever21">Forever21</a></small></div><br />
I love buying trendy things at Forever 21 since they are such a deal! I can spend hours and hours in the store wandering around like I did last night. It's such a great store that has literally everything under the sun...both cute and not so cute. Here are a few debatable pieces I found. Would you wear any of the above pieces?Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-58517244518417770892009-11-07T16:55:00.000-07:002009-11-07T16:55:50.561-07:00Holy Moly!<div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/shoes/set?.mid=embed&id=13360243"><img alt="shoes" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFlp1NXRZZmpMM2hHc0F1UzJNUTYxc2cAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="shoes" width="400" /></a><br />
<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/shoes/set?.mid=embed&id=13360243">shoes</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=831178">Couture Amor</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/forever21_shoes/shop?brand=Forever21&category_id=41">Forever21 shoes</a></small></div><br />
<div style="font-size: 0.75em;"><b>Items in this set: </b><br />
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/forever21.com_shoes_dressy_2068517070/thing?.mid=embed&id=11805877">Forever21 shoes</a>, $30<br />
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/zigi_black_womens_zip_shoe/thing?.mid=embed&id=10068963">Shoes.com shoes</a>, $150<br />
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cg_textures_log_in/thing?.mid=embed&id=11876877">[CG Textures] - Log in</a><br />
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.mid=embed"></a></div>Are these not totally the same shoe for 1/4th of the price!? Do I dare ask...would you go with the steal or the real deal??? I'm amazed how similar they are!Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-17284010522399122972009-11-02T22:38:00.000-07:002009-11-02T22:38:03.380-07:00I'm a Barbie Girl..In a Barbie World<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpUlSkj2pm2Q2oZJ_iouHmObseYLUeunlitiQTOow9d1k52ng4xCC0XBfQUqPLqeJZsO-QQKBa1YaeLhL57PN-oOJwB43SzKy80AV-zRP2Da3g7fL-cJrUCIjznMsZX_m6ZVE4zzVdNLK/s1600-h/barb+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpUlSkj2pm2Q2oZJ_iouHmObseYLUeunlitiQTOow9d1k52ng4xCC0XBfQUqPLqeJZsO-QQKBa1YaeLhL57PN-oOJwB43SzKy80AV-zRP2Da3g7fL-cJrUCIjznMsZX_m6ZVE4zzVdNLK/s320/barb+8.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjidH-zPTzIEpo-HOBnlCBVSIXiRvhaXH6rVfanM_3kwFdsf5RUj9fweOfTe2rMvHxIxbptKfox5ZYWGKXHJ41cwA_aM1PxkDoljgSpVEfxkM2fAytchjr_5l2YA22_bRBQ_my35VLZDqCN/s1600-h/barb+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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</div>One obsession that remains from my childhood is the elegance and beauty of Barbies. Maybe it's their never ending supply of fashionable clothes or maybe its the pink splashes in everything related to Barbie..whatever it is, Barbies are the epitome of girly-ness across the world. Robert Best, from Project Runway season 3, has created this fabulous collection of Barbie sketches. They are truly pieces of art. Here are a few of my favs! check out more of these on <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.mawphoto.com">mawphoto.com</a>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-25776199662184503442009-11-01T16:23:00.004-07:002009-11-01T22:27:16.906-07:00If I had $600,000....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI0_QoVOETSK66MzGkoYa52UnqnA_wk57ioJpIqPzCiP6Api1fTl-wH3seyYaHY8k3QDwD8HYvo7xuTiUhGBeo46O6ZpdbO8NKPOOeJdM_0yeivOSgR5DWMefYfpia_LQnP4HVmdgVeFVR/s1600-h/bets+6.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI0_QoVOETSK66MzGkoYa52UnqnA_wk57ioJpIqPzCiP6Api1fTl-wH3seyYaHY8k3QDwD8HYvo7xuTiUhGBeo46O6ZpdbO8NKPOOeJdM_0yeivOSgR5DWMefYfpia_LQnP4HVmdgVeFVR/s400/bets+6.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399373503335791506" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjC_IIn-Z7Y5iTX-TUd5mXi2u9RoReKkQ3BkhZARiFfxF4zpjVnHiHVUHf7v2qJly_OdOrHxQ3b8Y6inB7LYUD8noor8IsUyyEKYHXsQj654Y4ALm8_B75q2GtOp_ZRjEWGmjt7fEiXsLA/s1600-h/bets+8.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaRfgayoiYrAxCVKWqXgTbbrQJuFSNOtlqZR3jMZaNRq795jQFCw2byEWHfKv4wBNB2i8ROHFj3d1mK9P64N_mC5fZpT_HPE85pXnJPg7SXX8n5DxX1zrQgbBzk1fwPxxzigVPchgV8Xsw/s400/bets+2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399373279529214674" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjreL3X3kB4P1nNDiCHhRUdEusxiJkfcQhoGnmVgEcd2pkmi6b6UjFHTwH56WIFIm-eUNIdlfrDP7teMcMwTow1MzlrQOI03xQaGnYILVFV6-q3Vg3UUzv24lAQzevkSewvEGMC6rPcCTyI/s1600-h/bets+1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjreL3X3kB4P1nNDiCHhRUdEusxiJkfcQhoGnmVgEcd2pkmi6b6UjFHTwH56WIFIm-eUNIdlfrDP7teMcMwTow1MzlrQOI03xQaGnYILVFV6-q3Vg3UUzv24lAQzevkSewvEGMC6rPcCTyI/s400/bets+1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399373276516105410" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">"The most colorful and whimsical small beach getaway you will find anywhere ... totally designed and "staged" by Betsey Johnson as only she could do it. A setting of tropical gardens with one lap pool and one large pool, 4 kingsize bungalow suites w/bath, 1 al fresco suite with double bed under palapa roof w/bath, 2 lounge areas, 1 dining area, 1 kitchenette and 1 full kitchen, laundry room, and caretaker's quarters." <br /></span> Are you drooling yet? I sure am! How amazing would it be to live in the vibrant and colorful Mexican villa designed by the fabulous Betsey Johnson!? <a href="http://www.paradise-properties.com.mx/sales/betseyville.html">Paradise Properties</a> in Zihuatanejo, Mexico has this beauty listed for sale. Look at all these gorgeous pics they have posted of the place! It's so cheerful and tropical. Maybe I should go buy a lottery ticket...Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-8113219856255242912009-10-18T15:30:00.005-07:002009-10-18T15:52:35.036-07:00Sleek & Sexy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitf8Lod9WJFtRJNCAPd3rD2LOCJKB2xI2AqKWnw7_xzxirGfp5W5Zq6udz0ahErDFmehQqNVxtNR1Z5Sr669xlaC8RzUozVjekwbiZiSjMG5328UB5okP43TQJvk2eouDqEbdUeHtTu2cf/s1600-h/teojasm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 308px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitf8Lod9WJFtRJNCAPd3rD2LOCJKB2xI2AqKWnw7_xzxirGfp5W5Zq6udz0ahErDFmehQqNVxtNR1Z5Sr669xlaC8RzUozVjekwbiZiSjMG5328UB5okP43TQJvk2eouDqEbdUeHtTu2cf/s400/teojasm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394076005863993410" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/sexy_room/set?.mid=embed&id=12904144"><img width="400" alt="Sexy Room" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFmh1Z2N1elc4M2hHV080bi1UbWZsc0EAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Sexy Room" height="400" border="0" /></a><br/><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/sexy_room/set?.mid=embed&id=12904144">Sexy Room</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=831178">Couture Amor</a> on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a></small></div><br />The BF has been going through the longest possible process to buy his first house and I am very anxious for him to hopefully close on an awesome one here pretty soon. His future master suite has become the inspiration behind this bedroom I put together on polyvore. I found this amazing silver room from French Interior Design Firm<a href="http://www.teojasmin.com/fr/">TeoJasmin</a>. I completely fell in love with the layering of the different tones of grey and silver. It's totally sleek and sexy. Going along the same lines I tried to mix in the same broad range of silver tones along with bold blacks to create a more masculine room (sorry bf I tried incorporate the weird owl picture you love but it just wouldn't work!) I sure do adore the matte black and shiny silver combination!!! BF...what's your opinion?Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-7832399282500861712009-10-17T14:14:00.003-07:002009-10-17T14:20:32.650-07:00Fashion AmorI have an urge to go shopping this weekend...unfortunately homework has once again piled up so I am sticking to online shopping for now. Check out these 3 fall outfits I put together incorporating three of my favorite fall trends. Which one is your favorite? <br /><div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/fall/set?.mid=embed&id=12874982"><img width="400" alt="fall" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFlhzRlMyMkc3M2hHRVhsT3BkUElZTFEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="fall" height="400" border="0" /></a><br/><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/fall/set?.mid=embed&id=12874982">fall</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=831178">Couture Amor</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/forever21/shop?brand=Forever21">Forever21</a></small></div><div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/gold/set?.mid=embed&id=12830319"><img width="400" alt="Gold" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFnREY0loX0M1M2hHWTE5bnFzN1BPNlEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Gold" height="400" border="0" /></a><br/><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/gold/set?.mid=embed&id=12830319">Gold</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=831178">Couture Amor</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/forever21/shop?brand=Forever21">Forever21</a></small></div><br/><div style="font-size:0.75em"><b>Items in this set: </b><br/><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/new_womens_jackets_blazers_outerwear/thing?.mid=embed&id=9993430">New Women's Jackets, Blazers & Outerwear - J.Crew</a>, $248<br/><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/super_skinny_buttoned_jean/thing?.mid=embed&id=11111866">Super Skinny Buttoned Jean</a>, $30<br/><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/leopard_burnout_tee/thing?.mid=embed&id=10164052">Leopard Burnout Tee</a>, $19<br/><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/suedette_ankle_boot/thing?.mid=embed&id=11088828">Suedette Ankle Boot</a>, $28<br/><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/textured_chains/thing?.mid=embed&id=10220140">Textured Chains</a>, $8.80</div><div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/fall_fur/set?.mid=embed&id=12829716"><img width="400" alt="Fall Fur" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFjhvLU1XOTY1M2hHcW1hYndSS2xzWWcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Fall Fur" height="400" border="0" /></a><br/><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/fall_fur/set?.mid=embed&id=12829716">Fall Fur</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=831178">Couture Amor</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/forever21/shop?brand=Forever21">Forever21</a></small></div><br/><div style="font-size:0.75em"><b>Items in this set: </b><br/><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/hinge_shaggy_crop_vest/thing?.mid=embed&id=11214722">Hinge Shaggy Crop Vest</a>, $138<br/><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/super_skinny_buttoned_jean/thing?.mid=embed&id=11111866">Super Skinny Buttoned Jean</a>, $30<br/><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/women_wool-blend_duffle_bag_cinnabar/thing?.mid=embed&id=10709026">Women: Wool-blend duffle bag - cinnabar red</a>, $50<br/><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/jewelry_accessories_anthropologie.com/thing?.mid=embed&id=9058372">Jewelry & Accessories - Anthropologie.com</a>, $42<br/><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/forever21.com_accessories_jewelry_1068936578/thing?.mid=embed&id=10975655">Forever21.com - Accessories - Jewelry - 1068936578</a>, $15</div>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-57690425981264686312009-10-12T17:35:00.006-07:002009-10-12T19:48:24.883-07:00Staycataion<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtu0DCZ6NT1smsqlTE4_W_XHLT-XpC45S-hIsfm0IwjjcUsJc357-_R46OYj6Mxvt6TdqNKZUuw7RzI0_W6SJkzXZ_QiNPP9Q4A-TyajLWkWQ8n66OdzpWML94cUpt2bbMhHGafzhx1nmf/s1600-h/card+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOvSSSCxC-FCk3OZtgqNGFX0kNnJubYTvdZB28TN3fNNqmSyzM_-iFAHo1s_iv8msYbavMgFzqzH3_8g1VraDm8VjU5obN7RM2JVeuRNb5Zbowub4-U6uyj_oIyZv4D36ghqjHPfcBBl5z/s400/mon+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391904754909960146" /></a><br />What a relaxing weekend! After a few stressful weeks of tests, projects, and papers, the BF and I took some much needed time to relax nearby. We spent Saturday at the fabulous Mondrian Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ. The rooms were totally decked out in modern black and white decor..they even had a knock-off ghost chair in them which is one of my all time favorite pieces of furniture! Boy did that make me happy! The lobby was also totally modern and hip. Once again..just my style. Check out the pics I found of the hotel via <a href="www.flickr.com">Flickr</a> and a couple I snapped myself. If you're in the Scottsdale area, this place is worth checking out but be warned..the party atmosphere of the hotel makes for a loud night if you are trying to get some rest. <br /><br />Sunday was another fun-filled day spent at University of Phoenix Stadium watching the Cardinals play the Texans. Although it was no Auburn football game it was still a fun atmosphere and the Cardinals actually won. yay!!Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-89000115320716549782009-09-17T16:15:00.002-07:002009-09-17T16:32:43.600-07:00MMR Interiors<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgve5yPY2UF0J-1k5jztlmNRs8D2I1jSrSfNKl6hyM1N9L6OhEzWeCBVEJoF0dMtNlGy8Tug3gBCBiObyK44Xqy6o-xwdkZfBS-Wi_-j5E7Y4odx-ODFeKMbPR-5h9RRS4H37mQbEqDYjKz/s1600-h/mmr2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgve5yPY2UF0J-1k5jztlmNRs8D2I1jSrSfNKl6hyM1N9L6OhEzWeCBVEJoF0dMtNlGy8Tug3gBCBiObyK44Xqy6o-xwdkZfBS-Wi_-j5E7Y4odx-ODFeKMbPR-5h9RRS4H37mQbEqDYjKz/s400/mmr2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382583345315967394" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi70hyphenhyphenPoKMhUedUr2opbFxs_opM3LTyv8GQWLH2z4ZFaHkehKPo33_krq8Un4FP1MA4_-DTgLU4B9SifJ8u5hKaE9gLTQNY8UQWsTWkDsY6YCk8PGG3CvXfgN0tl1nhgNWDsmDCEspObO_t/s1600-h/mmr5.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi70hyphenhyphenPoKMhUedUr2opbFxs_opM3LTyv8GQWLH2z4ZFaHkehKPo33_krq8Un4FP1MA4_-DTgLU4B9SifJ8u5hKaE9gLTQNY8UQWsTWkDsY6YCk8PGG3CvXfgN0tl1nhgNWDsmDCEspObO_t/s400/mmr5.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382583332281373794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXb1jPUPcDNINqjIJ3DSmRKW-5cUQapMyAbzyE44VhDiRzSUJjoRsTVHWUxQLbturEhSXQgQ0PpGRLTd2hWwFEJ6P9f5uls_BcFfi8LPRSttvg3NFK6IxQzLfGsUHQ9I2uPV31g1XUJ9b/s1600-h/mmr4.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXb1jPUPcDNINqjIJ3DSmRKW-5cUQapMyAbzyE44VhDiRzSUJjoRsTVHWUxQLbturEhSXQgQ0PpGRLTd2hWwFEJ6P9f5uls_BcFfi8LPRSttvg3NFK6IxQzLfGsUHQ9I2uPV31g1XUJ9b/s400/mmr4.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382583322848103442" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6dQAxd9A7ejKGDJrqAre9eJ0OhGnhiFSwCrAZgaYI8Z3RTGTSmbhkm6_Ew2lSDN0e23_z3XdPmt-pXH48JLjc2VuiN7S9xmB4uqtPOq7FUePtFrtVMQ-M_3ZnFeiqe9dr7_h6J85mRM4E/s1600-h/mmr3.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6dQAxd9A7ejKGDJrqAre9eJ0OhGnhiFSwCrAZgaYI8Z3RTGTSmbhkm6_Ew2lSDN0e23_z3XdPmt-pXH48JLjc2VuiN7S9xmB4uqtPOq7FUePtFrtVMQ-M_3ZnFeiqe9dr7_h6J85mRM4E/s400/mmr3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382583312603254882" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdwg_HrmqHBWLwByEXW3OkdwBPcDwO6G8oWYL_BD6-Ocs8SwqL3zpiYMxvHCVviWMPwww_9ghs4geUd4fif3OMcUfU2Uk1He63zh_1SNkEfVmQ4yhsZFOertcxpEVLofKloEid4-Z1NaDy/s1600-h/mmr1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdwg_HrmqHBWLwByEXW3OkdwBPcDwO6G8oWYL_BD6-Ocs8SwqL3zpiYMxvHCVviWMPwww_9ghs4geUd4fif3OMcUfU2Uk1He63zh_1SNkEfVmQ4yhsZFOertcxpEVLofKloEid4-Z1NaDy/s400/mmr1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382583304769445922" /></a><br />I stumbled across the amazing work of Melissa Rufty from <a href="http://www.mmrinteriors.com/index.html">MMR Interiors</a>. This New Orleans based firm creates outstanding spaces the mix both vintage and modern pieces. She makes great use of bright color and I particularly love how she incorporates a little bit of animal print into nearly all her interiors. These are some of my favorite projects that she has worked on all found via her site. Check out the <a href="http://www.mmrinteriors.com/index.html">MMR Interiors</a> for more beautiful spaces.Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-17362927367837637622009-09-12T13:23:00.005-07:002009-09-12T13:55:50.842-07:00Steal vs Real Deal<div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/boots/set?.mid=embed&id=12059750"><img width="400" alt="Boots" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFkVLUmtqZDZmM2hHMlVKbV9sS1ZTWEEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Boots" height="400" border="0" /></a><br/><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/boots/set?.mid=embed&id=12059750">Boots</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=831178">Couture Amor</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/anthropologie_shoes/shop?brand=Anthropologie&category_id=41">Anthropologie shoes</a></small></div><br />Ruffles are one of my favorite accessories. I stumbled across this adorable pair of Ruffled Boots from Anthropologie but with a price of $258 they would require some saving for. While searching for alternatives I also found this suede pair from DSW on sale for $79.95. Both of these will look adorable with jeans for Fall so I'm a bit undecided. Would you go with the steal or the real deal!?Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-63262073297322904382009-09-09T23:07:00.003-07:002009-09-09T23:35:55.829-07:00Bake Sale!<div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cake/set?.mid=embed&id=12005513"><img width="400" alt="Cake" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFjdQQ0t6ZE9kM2hHMk5qNWdJWkpvY0EAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Cake" height="400" border="0" /></a><br/><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cake/set?.mid=embed&id=12005513">Cake</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=831178">Couture Amor</a> on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a></small></div><br />In honor of my dad's birthday today I am sharing with you a super amazing new site I discovered. After eating my weight in Dairy Queen ice cream cake tonight, this is probably the last thing I need but <a href="http://layercakeshop.com/">Layer Cake Shop</a> is just so delicious looking. I have a horrible weakness for sweets! They sell all sorts of cool sprinkles, cute cupcake holders, and other baking/packaging nick-nacks. Not only are they cute, but totally affordable! I will certainly be placing an order for some of these soon! <br /><br />(photos courtesy of layer cake shop)Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-19614340467625309822009-09-07T10:24:00.004-07:002009-09-07T10:42:43.398-07:00New Season=New Wardrobe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGhABrrgAxca0nsTKpkUPLw2rR85I_fYlRbER-8qtgjHr2Q4WX0GKf1iStKwugzuyRRsE-iFWyJAAg1CGmStrzxBTMORJqpIJcT1X-RNye6TxSgzp49b_hVcfWDAu4HqHqsbCAdDmoouH/s1600-h/ebay+6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGhABrrgAxca0nsTKpkUPLw2rR85I_fYlRbER-8qtgjHr2Q4WX0GKf1iStKwugzuyRRsE-iFWyJAAg1CGmStrzxBTMORJqpIJcT1X-RNye6TxSgzp49b_hVcfWDAu4HqHqsbCAdDmoouH/s400/ebay+6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378781966493686514" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin3z4tSUBZfE-gzZKHl-nBdaGt2-wB2kYMn6PaOW5brgzZYNCCkDhPn0W6Z5n6wRI9YYhUzvwMB4i1YRrbwSXLiW25jjkyBW-hnkZ4FKmgk1k7xyNhccP1vsQuKfoliubxv6OYlH8z1hIZ/s1600-h/ebay+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin3z4tSUBZfE-gzZKHl-nBdaGt2-wB2kYMn6PaOW5brgzZYNCCkDhPn0W6Z5n6wRI9YYhUzvwMB4i1YRrbwSXLiW25jjkyBW-hnkZ4FKmgk1k7xyNhccP1vsQuKfoliubxv6OYlH8z1hIZ/s400/ebay+5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378781843605557250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy5sI6s-m_3mqdUVk89R5ruCHy0mEv9D2ydnjfWJ-vNfiIvU7fQONtjjekQ7fwNuhS8mRrkoDpkJjIQcTPOfAB8XEf9phbIJcJBqcSC5_Nzi7NkccPMzh66y1X1nZ9lj2Pg7mVTnuBl9_v/s1600-h/ebay+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy5sI6s-m_3mqdUVk89R5ruCHy0mEv9D2ydnjfWJ-vNfiIvU7fQONtjjekQ7fwNuhS8mRrkoDpkJjIQcTPOfAB8XEf9phbIJcJBqcSC5_Nzi7NkccPMzh66y1X1nZ9lj2Pg7mVTnuBl9_v/s400/ebay+4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378781830837857058" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt9beOC95UmLm5b1RWwk1J5QGYjVJJ4ptcVTBGFfDopMNCplAE8MCU_oQeynCm8TthZ1mTu9KUISM4vbsaBumNWrkE0SroTaNznLksMZcJFw2Cn7H5ulp99zXuRtJXbduwG2bDiIHsW36b/s1600-h/ebay+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt9beOC95UmLm5b1RWwk1J5QGYjVJJ4ptcVTBGFfDopMNCplAE8MCU_oQeynCm8TthZ1mTu9KUISM4vbsaBumNWrkE0SroTaNznLksMZcJFw2Cn7H5ulp99zXuRtJXbduwG2bDiIHsW36b/s400/ebay+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378781824594557314" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKa2fyrOVkCEqrb1vA5P9nHjnbKpkivFIJgLqtr8Zfh8o3S9Waa-NI3yK2CuphxhC-rVx0fM0WOZfVxOeTifRWr1drrG6j_egW8yBKyI7ioP0bGrimyQTcyiE17O37eej0ZoKdJM_GuhA/s1600-h/ebay+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKa2fyrOVkCEqrb1vA5P9nHjnbKpkivFIJgLqtr8Zfh8o3S9Waa-NI3yK2CuphxhC-rVx0fM0WOZfVxOeTifRWr1drrG6j_egW8yBKyI7ioP0bGrimyQTcyiE17O37eej0ZoKdJM_GuhA/s400/ebay+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378781822375811730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAkzYQYaqtoR6_06bXl4WbyDxvuUAjUjB25g0DmVGPUZuMIO-A81vN_FdYgcph44cw1eUiaoATZn12nV9c5t5SiEo7qp9_msPAkWNBOaI_qo14fWR1AmEio9aeFyXKLDFSvsx271uOAHkn/s1600-h/ebay+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 207px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAkzYQYaqtoR6_06bXl4WbyDxvuUAjUjB25g0DmVGPUZuMIO-A81vN_FdYgcph44cw1eUiaoATZn12nV9c5t5SiEo7qp9_msPAkWNBOaI_qo14fWR1AmEio9aeFyXKLDFSvsx271uOAHkn/s400/ebay+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378781817443774882" /></a><br />Happy labor day! <br /><br />Since I am swamped with school work today and totally want to be out shopping for some new fall outfits...I've resulted to online shopping for now. <br /><br />I used to spend hours and hours looking at things on ebay because it was just so interesting to me how everything you could possibly imagine was on this one site. Although I've never really bought anything from there (except a gumball machine phone, and yes I am serious) I have found some super cute clothes for fall listed. belleboutique100 is where I found these totally stylish dresses!! I do realize that today is labor day and technically you shouldn't be purchasing and wearing white after today but as my design teacher always says, "you have to learn the rules then break the rules." Plus its still well over 100 degrees here in the desert so I think white is still completely appropriate. <br /><br />Now don't you all go bidding on these items :)!!! I hate how the price always shoots up so high at the end of the auction. Wish me luck in my purchasing endeavors! <br /><br />Anyone have tips ebay-ing!?Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-34429155292850051802009-09-06T15:43:00.004-07:002009-09-06T16:14:02.721-07:00Times are A' Changin'...It's hard to believe that summer is coming to an end. Boy was summer full of changes for me. My apologies for the lack of posts over the past 2 months. I'm back for good this time! Look daily for new posts b/c they will be coming! It's crazy how much I missed blogging and how randomly things would happen and I would be like "I need to blog about this." <br /><br />Two months ago I was preparing to return to the south to begin my junior year at Auburn University. A few weeks before school started I began feeling confused about where I was headed with school and my future. Back to the present...I have now officially completed my second week of school as a Sun Devil! <br /><br />I'm thrilled to be close to my family, HS friends, and the BF again! Although I certainly wouldn't have changed anything about the past two years living away from home. So far I can say that I am truly happy with this crazy, last-minute decision I made to transfer back home. Auburn was an amazing experience where I learned so much about who I am and learned how to be independent. And I will always be an Auburn Tiger fan. Sometimes we all need a little change to mix up our mundane lives a bit!<br /><br />Look for some great posts coming up this week!!Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-22218697657737360162009-07-08T21:47:00.003-07:002009-07-08T22:10:24.880-07:00A Little Piece of Heaven<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPHxn4mUGXZeHOHK1xtnLRgfTWlXxb9o9PbR65GiEHz5IypufcQXGACu0UdXKpMBpA-U981i0PH8WHCTngOklvSZCH1WkugRulGL0RfOYOwFAkI7Yi-c336CpG66044_RWVR1eJ_lrXAyw/s1600-h/beach+2009+193.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPHxn4mUGXZeHOHK1xtnLRgfTWlXxb9o9PbR65GiEHz5IypufcQXGACu0UdXKpMBpA-U981i0PH8WHCTngOklvSZCH1WkugRulGL0RfOYOwFAkI7Yi-c336CpG66044_RWVR1eJ_lrXAyw/s400/beach+2009+193.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356323184399345506" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsosuclrhmy45zUxyvuHXA9cm_pNizqJ43Q1TMf_xnD5Pyx336pXtj70Rwmp_UwQIJ5sDFqWbipfBgfX9lu2SCO2oD-DbofF6ksGmtqSUbyw9b3NYY-xisElgzMUxZUrDwGJaUJds9dlDM/s1600-h/beach+2009+214.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsosuclrhmy45zUxyvuHXA9cm_pNizqJ43Q1TMf_xnD5Pyx336pXtj70Rwmp_UwQIJ5sDFqWbipfBgfX9lu2SCO2oD-DbofF6ksGmtqSUbyw9b3NYY-xisElgzMUxZUrDwGJaUJds9dlDM/s400/beach+2009+214.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356323177485035714" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6uHEBfms_6xTq1jA4pEzDBT6uEVgfdx04XQvSp65z93x8E4XXYapDmW-sGIDsit4wtjyH4M8O9IN-ebVaFyVKZyrgzbo5qEX5TAhX7F4wVsFd0ap8ednfoOUsww8RzwsyWhmTbM1QOUqC/s1600-h/beach+2009+146.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6uHEBfms_6xTq1jA4pEzDBT6uEVgfdx04XQvSp65z93x8E4XXYapDmW-sGIDsit4wtjyH4M8O9IN-ebVaFyVKZyrgzbo5qEX5TAhX7F4wVsFd0ap8ednfoOUsww8RzwsyWhmTbM1QOUqC/s400/beach+2009+146.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356323170741794306" /></a><br />Here's a sneak peek at some of my pictures from my vacation to the wonderful Outer Banks of North Carolina. This was my 19th summer vacation here and I'll tell you what...it gets better every single year. This year was particularly special, as it was my grandparents 60th wedding anniversary. They were completely surprised when we had a priest show up at the house so they could renew their wedding vows. It was such a touching moment to see them holding hands and repeating their original vows. There were very few dry eyes in the room. Then we celebrated with a huge cake and party at a delicious local restaurant. <br /><br />Spending time with three of my closest cousins was another part of vacation that I always treasure. My cousin Emma who is from LA/Colorado is adorable. I can't believe she is 17 now. Unfortunately I don't get to see her as much as I would like but she is such a gorgeous, sweet girl. I can't wait to do a posting on her great LA fashion sense. My two younger cousins are also so fun! They love trying on all of my make-up, shoes, and clothes. They are as adorable as can be and I love them to pieces. <br /><br />I totally enjoyed all the fun I had with the BF at the beach as well. Since we live so far apart for half of the year when I am away at school, I really treasure every little bit of time we get to spend together. The BF and I had fun successfully learning how to ride waves, going for bike rides, and just being together. He's so great. <br /><br />The beach was a blast! After all, isn't this the main reason we go to the Outer Banks!? We couldn't have been luckier with the weather...it rained once and it was in the middle of the night. Everyday was sunny and warm, perfect waves, the ideal beach weather. The last picture I posted is such a funny picture of my three brothers enjoying the waves. <br /><br />I miss the beach already. It's hard coming back to reality, especially when you've just spent 12 days in your favorite place in the entire world. I'm missing my camera cord to upload the rest of the vacation pics, but I'll try and get them up tomorrow!Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-17069323267979303762009-07-08T07:52:00.003-07:002009-07-08T07:54:39.112-07:00Back to Reality!I've returned from my wonderful vacation. Sorry for the lack of posts, it was difficult finding an internet connection. I am picking up with my 21 day promise of posting daily from where I left off. I'm off to work this morning look forward to a great post about my vacation tonight. I took lots of pictures :) Hope everyone had a great 4th of July! Where has this summer gone!?Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-15812707914572668142009-06-29T09:32:00.003-07:002009-06-29T09:35:24.730-07:00Wish You Were HereVacation has been going wonderfully! I'll be posting pics today or tomorrow. So far...great weather, lots of food, and lots of fun. Hope everyone is having a great week!Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-53890602436785044532009-06-25T23:22:00.004-07:002009-06-25T23:36:47.683-07:00Chandeliers!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2-Dufm3VQzfKMU9PrJo0B3tcXU_0WHRoaCx-AtVyvh_4CziKGpnhSm1TexNOX2m1O9YiQ8CnwQaMcAKiediG8c7XxOoICrpclhJVmSiQh3qIIUnYOwMTY9l82t2FQAaOo0CvsXiWm5O_/s1600-h/y7.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2-Dufm3VQzfKMU9PrJo0B3tcXU_0WHRoaCx-AtVyvh_4CziKGpnhSm1TexNOX2m1O9YiQ8CnwQaMcAKiediG8c7XxOoICrpclhJVmSiQh3qIIUnYOwMTY9l82t2FQAaOo0CvsXiWm5O_/s400/y7.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351520854380868162" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6gCTCipK0SNgVvnh_izqXrI7V8DHSI2deyYuVlK3_x1etsYRgA3tRyle1P5lGBKVegCwYMzSsdBgmdiMwNJgxYr6hkCVrdu5W_x6dwaWHRJNDfQTZCz16l-mDnsl0GCxW5uj2NPJ05izh/s1600-h/y9.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 343px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQCTC227eT5LjXfaUOzfeVbE8GtKnNeafyTFsT5CcKSizaRvPYl9k_pMYZPjc-bczIGJiwe7NPvDK-GNnQavJ5PLsXTrwOZZe1hapZa7-YySu5YYwKsIFoG3tCeAAXjfCT7Hi3iFwdfcS/s400/y2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351520621633079906" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVvy43hBAp9FtaiVpQ1ouHr_u0zwb8o-TfaowZQPJLutt3m44ebcPemR4dE_O9-ymZuIvABwcuVIBYxnxqK2MzhwowbeCBA8wqgqmYjFbgd7Cg9mjrTTBruSQbxCWhuczVk2Gkvb-EEsM/s1600-h/y1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 347px; height: 339px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVvy43hBAp9FtaiVpQ1ouHr_u0zwb8o-TfaowZQPJLutt3m44ebcPemR4dE_O9-ymZuIvABwcuVIBYxnxqK2MzhwowbeCBA8wqgqmYjFbgd7Cg9mjrTTBruSQbxCWhuczVk2Gkvb-EEsM/s400/y1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351520619482343058" /></a><br /><br />Continuing with yesterdays post on my desire to start a chandelier collection of my own, I've collected some of the most unique chandeliers from this awesome website called <a href="http://chandeliera.com/">Chandeliera</a>. They sell every Chandelier and fancy lighting fixture imaginable! It's a really fun website to look at if you're into design. They even have an inspiration photo gallery. <br /><br />Anyways..If you could pick one of these Chandeliers which would you choose? Where would you put it?<br /><br />I love reading people's opinions so make sure to leave a comment!!<br /><br />I'm off to my much awaited vacation tomorrow...stay tuned for pics!Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-72746295051533889222009-06-24T22:37:00.007-07:002009-06-24T22:55:28.229-07:00Zebras & Glitter & Chandeliers...Oh My!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUi84eIHNmD-vp32Er0Gp6us13ue_sFNTkkW2GU1lYDeYuVW3SeRNknbALTzb7xEMJkyuO8oOAGUvmZ_rax36Fvo0GKbANMxavr3obFjx1uE9qwFP2Sk8RvrtMTbnIs9ZlSfo6E_RLmB7-/s1600-h/z1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUi84eIHNmD-vp32Er0Gp6us13ue_sFNTkkW2GU1lYDeYuVW3SeRNknbALTzb7xEMJkyuO8oOAGUvmZ_rax36Fvo0GKbANMxavr3obFjx1uE9qwFP2Sk8RvrtMTbnIs9ZlSfo6E_RLmB7-/s400/z1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351139134445614514" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU4U5xl1S6Ugwd6NDpKFigIE6zyrAuIHeIzWXtZPqNpL1QeEqsQh7_I3eTV6XynpAKNQhQMXU6ncCgApWFwbBTXI1SZMuC9Xte5oHTFH0ef61jusK4jD3G-y2IT_Ghy7PziDo6YEcraBSO/s1600-h/z2.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_Mr2hri7uCIXj5VgjiL2T9uFQ6nd-QeKyVCC7JVEotFTq45QIltG8j8pckBz2sqYfm86IHojeQnpQWETOHeS8RNyPdxses9zcuoY53DM9B0uk-aiyuSCRYanZCGJ3eLkRGXKHcr6HukE/s400/z8.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351138920749609314" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnzAHFX5DfrpUdtnKacMnUf4UFW_m31MnEPSs6AVLOOvveyy4H7GwVya5puBzUDfLZJISVf99wnp7d7HH0JT0ZjNex0O9em6L9k7Sp3-EExcjR3T4ujcFeGzY951AjPPYqx9XC-wOTdaYa/s1600-h/z9.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnzAHFX5DfrpUdtnKacMnUf4UFW_m31MnEPSs6AVLOOvveyy4H7GwVya5puBzUDfLZJISVf99wnp7d7HH0JT0ZjNex0O9em6L9k7Sp3-EExcjR3T4ujcFeGzY951AjPPYqx9XC-wOTdaYa/s400/z9.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351138917777848578" /></a><br /><br />If you haven't caught onto this by now...I have a lot of loves & obsessions. Particularly when it comes to design and style. One of my all time favorite blogs, <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.blogspot.com/">Desire to Inspire</a>, feature the most amazing apartment. That's where these pictures came from. Every aspect of it just screams my name! Zebra print, chandeliers, hot pink, glitter, mirrors etc. etc. Let's just say I'm in love with it all. I'm especially impressed that the owner of this Brooklyn loft has 12 chandeliers hanging up around this place. This has totally reiterated my plans of starting a chandelier collection. My other favorite parts are the 2 black Kartell Ghost Chairs, the chalkboard wall, the hot pink kitchen with the Lucite stools, and the curved white leather couch. Gorgeous!!!<br /><br />What's your favorite part of this awesome loft?Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293355787498409628.post-76897624475233700592009-06-23T23:20:00.005-07:002009-06-23T23:59:41.989-07:00Prepare to Drool<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdftGSdbOR-AeLvALwIBVc8EGRY-60UGC93b9tfUxgC9qfwUlzQuJ4hbYY6NUrchYok_whOb-tp6tCSH5mSfangT1zEu-t3BKQEU0DTebWKO_OqGoKR2fzIi4y6cWvcxqdkTpe_9t47_38/s1600-h/s2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdftGSdbOR-AeLvALwIBVc8EGRY-60UGC93b9tfUxgC9qfwUlzQuJ4hbYY6NUrchYok_whOb-tp6tCSH5mSfangT1zEu-t3BKQEU0DTebWKO_OqGoKR2fzIi4y6cWvcxqdkTpe_9t47_38/s400/s2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350783848451289250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggo27Wq8ejCq2fi_A4TqKsR9kt4vsf-uJpQCevNLW0aQiiqQkR8i4yVTZD9EMWbtyKJMoVpfxjkLgt2PhU_kpV8yrG2d1nVDf9NgppdDSDVUrdPR4R7kAGMRGmVvpplO_zMFYJiHZgPWms/s1600-h/s1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggo27Wq8ejCq2fi_A4TqKsR9kt4vsf-uJpQCevNLW0aQiiqQkR8i4yVTZD9EMWbtyKJMoVpfxjkLgt2PhU_kpV8yrG2d1nVDf9NgppdDSDVUrdPR4R7kAGMRGmVvpplO_zMFYJiHZgPWms/s400/s1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350781197230224450" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Okay, Okay I know this is totally cheesy but I truly enjoy grocery shopping. Tonight when I walked out the door to head to one of my all time favorite grocery stores the sky was just gorgeous so I knew I was in for some good shopping. <a href="http://sprouts.com/home.php">Sprouts Farmers Market</a> is amazing! They sell tons of organic foods, specialty meats, fresh fruits and veggies, and my favorite...the aisles of "scoop your own" trail mix! Their trail mixes are to die for! My favorite is the Carmel Delight full of chocolate chips, dried cranberries, almonds, and delicious little chewy caramel balls. The S'mores mix is also fabulous! And how could I possibly forget the tasty cherry yogurt covered pretzels.Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669587094314103295noreply@blogger.com3