L is for Launch

And the Olsen twins are launching Style Mint tomorrow! 

Let me first start by saying that I have a fondness for Mary Kate and Ashley that dates all the way back to the days of Full House and straight to video movies.  I walked around saying, "You got it dude." after nearly everything my mom said.  As the years have gone by my love hasn't dwindled and I will never believe all the gross rumors.  Above all else, their style is on point.  Anyone that says otherwise is insane.  They are gorgeous and unique. 

MK & A

 I wonder if they get as annoyed as I do when people get them mixed up...This is Ashley...

 A & MK

 A & MK

Style Mint is their newest venture.  Basically starting tomorrow you can create a style profile and based on your answers and selections, a few t-shirts witll be styled personally by Mary Kate and Ashley to best fit your trend.  The t-shirts are only $29.99 and shipping is free!  After your first purchase you will officially be a member and each month new t-shirts are recommended to you.  I signed up in advance and got early access today.  I purchased my first Olsen styled t-shirt.

I can't wait to get it and I don't know how I'm going to wait until next months suggestions and it's not even July!

Love...

"She's always there for me when I need her; She's my best friend; she's just my everything." Ashley Olsen

Pinterest-ed

If you haven't joined Pinterest you're not having any fun.  I'm in love with pinning and seeing what other pin on their inspiration boards.  Not to mention if you're looking for decorating, DIY, recipe or fashion ideas, or even if you're just in the mood to sift through some awesome photos you can look no further than Pinterest. Enjoy!

"When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water."

Summer Haze

Holy cow people, I think summer is finally here!  After the longest winter ever, mother nature basically skipped right past spring and fired up summa-time and I couldn't be happier!  THIS is the kind of weather I signed up for!  Bring on the heat and sun.  I don't mind the sweat or the humidity.  You will never hear me complain about heat.  EVER!

*On a side note I have a major pet peeve with people that capitalize the wrong words in sentences when they're trying to make a point.  Capitalize correctly pwease ;) * 

With all this excellent weather, my man piece and I made major strides on the new house.  It looks amazing and I was so happy to have our friends, family and neighbors over for a bbq this weekend.  Planning a small party for people to see the new house really kicked us into high gear.  We refinished just about every piece of furniture we own.  It all looks so good.  And not to toot my own horn, but *toot*toot* because I also hand sewed all of our curtains. ( I know, right?!)  Anyway I really wish I had played photographer a little during the party, but it's tough to be the hostess-with-the-mostest.  I plan to post pictures this week.  (I promised my friend Mrs. Worlow)  Until then, I'll be recovering from a perfect weekend and listening to Adele because I'm currently obsessed with her insanely sick voice & beauty.

"We were born and raised, in a summer haze, bound by the surprise of our glory days." Adele

Friday Favorites - Movie Nights

There is nothing like a much needed movie night.  A night to relax and cozy up with my husband and fur babies.  It's exactly what I need after the past two weeks.  I have been a crabasaurus rex and I'm already feeling better after a movie and early dinner date with one of my favorite girls, followed by a stack of new releases in my jams on the couch.  A movie night is good for the soul. 

"Little things console us, because little things afflict us."

CT2K11

A.K.A. Canoe Trip 2011.  The annual canoe trip to Sullivan Creek Camp in Indian River was a bit rainy and cold, but definitely good for the soul.  I love friends that are more banded together than some families.  Here are some photos from our wonderful trip.

Hope your weekend was just as fun and that you spent it with great people.

"Try a little harder.  Be a little better."

Forgive and Forget

Why is that concept so hard?  It's honestly physically painful to get past a moment in time when someone hurts you, harms you or stabs you in the back.  Of course though to forgive and forget is the adult thing to do.

I feel like I am always being told by my husband to, "Be the bigger person."  I always abide and indeed I try to remain on the side of maturity.  Lately though I've been thinking though...who are the people that get to act like assholes?  When do I get to act like a complete jerk and throw caution to the wind when telling someone how I really feel about them?

These of course are the jerks that you need to forgive and forget.  The ones that are unhappy with themselves or possibly just need to be involved in drama for whatever reason.  It also seems like these are the people that are constantly proclaiming their disgust for drama. 

I, once again, I am at a cross roads.  Take the road that forgives or take the road that lashes out.  I have the strongest urge to lose my cool.  I want to tell someone how I find their disrespect towards me, disgusting.  I hate being treated like garbage.  I don't deserve to be talked badly about and more importantly neither does my husband.  However I am sure that the more responsible thing to do is sit back and say nothing.  Starting a fight with an immature person is a waste.  An actual waste of time and energy.  I won't do that to myself.  I will not inflict more pain on myself when I'm already feeling disappointed.

The moral is in fact, that I will be an adult, a good person.  I will spend time with people that make me happy and do more things that make me happy, because that is the best revenge after all...being happy.

"The best way to get even is to forget." Unknown

Weekend Warriors

Memorial weekend is upon us and my hubby and I are packing up and getting ready for a fun canoe trip up north with lots of friends.  A trip to the northern woods is a good couple hours in the car and I am such a fan of a good road trip.  One of my favorite parts of a road trip is putting on some jams and singing along to pass the time.

I've been kicking it old school and making cd's instead of playlists and checking off items on my check list to prepare.  I'm so excited and looking forward to sun and fun.  (crossing my fingers for sun)  It's been a few years since DJ and I have been to the annual canoe trip that our friends take, but here are a few pictures from our last ramble to Indian River.

I'm super excited and can't wait to get down and dirty in the woods and cold and wet in the Sturgeon River.  Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone!

"People who don't care if they don't sleep, are lovers." Unknown