Cravings, lusts, and SPRING!

So it feels like spring here. I had an amazing weekend off. Got to meet my bestie from back home in St. Louis for a bit of shopping and quality time. It was kind of a depressing trip for both of us... neither one of us found too much. (I ended up picking up a book and some lotion I LOVE at anthro)

After we finished shopping we met her hubby Griffin and his brothers for a few drinks at Schlafly brewery. Their food is great and you obv. can't complain about the beer! Someone had the random idea to go ice skating. So that's what we did... outdoors.... in the cold. It was a blast! I've been on a crazy search for a new dining room table and I think I found the one. Simple. Understated. Versatile.

And then the chairs... spice it up, or do I go basic as well?

My sweet tooth is running rampant right now and I have to leave you guys with my random pleasure. Williams Sonoma may be my favorite store.... and not just because of these.....

I hope you all have an amazing Monday. Work is crazy, school is crazy, life is crazy. Embrace it.

And then there were three!

This our new addition. Little Cody. He is a 2.3 lb Papillion with LOTS of personality.







With both my jobs, school, Cody, and looking for a new place I have my hands full. He starts doggie daycare 2 days a week so we'll have to see how it goes :)

Floating....and giveaway

Ever feel like you're just floating along? Not doing the things most important to you or accomplishing anything? I wish that I could change things. Volunteer. Help. Make a difference. I'm vowing to start. It seems early to make a new years resolution.... but that needs to be mine. I used to have such a pure kind heart. Somehow through heartbreak and hurt i feel like i've lost myself and the person i was striving to become. Just a small difference would mean so much to me.
Just a thought.

I'm working on a Christmas giveaway with some of my favorite things.... Happening soon so stay tuned!


Lauren

Thankful for him....

I am so blessed to be spending my 2nd holiday season with my amazing boyfriend Justin. I love his style, his humor, and his heart. He is one of the kindest people I have ever met.






He's a little quirky, eccentric, and way fun!

There. Is. An. Accessary. God.

I found this little beauty on sale for $79.99 at TJ MAXX.



It was on the lust list for Christmas retailing around $200. Boy did that make my Friday. Working the new job like crazy... Mom and I are headed to the Lou to shop Tuesday!

Sadness

My Grandfather passed away on 11-12-11. He lost his battle with cancer and his memory will always live on in our family. Today we went to the cremation. Probably one of the strangest things I've ever done. Probably the best closure I've ever had. Visitation is tomorrow... So many things to blog about. Promise I'll be back soon :)

http://roy-roderick.last-memories.com/


XOXO
Lauren

Lifelong Musts.... Okay so maybe not lifelong

In absolutely no particular order these are the things that I cannot live without on a daily basis..... Ever. They are my basics to getting out the door on a busy morning in an hour.

The naked palet is one of the best I've ever seen. I was strictly a bare esscentials girl until I randomly saw this bad boy in a sephora and bought it on impulse.


Hello cheekbones! Highlight, highlight, highlight!


Nars ORGASM. Enough said. Best color out there.


Nars Laguna Bronzer. I wear it all year around and manages to always make me look natural.


HD Foundation for true coverage. Sometimes I cake it on. Sometimes I put it on so lightly you can't see it... But believe me it works miracles in photos.


Clinique: Something my mother uses. Except..... for this amazing invention. I tried it at her house one time and could not get enough... Especially in the cold months ahead!


Never dries my hair out. I really am a true Paul Mitchell believer. Now i don't use his shampoo and conditioner all the time but I buy it for my bf.... He seems to like it.


PAUL MITCHELL > CHI any day.


When I died my hair dark ( a horrible mistake) I wanted it back to blond. Its good now but to keep it healthy I go with this stuff. THe most amazing spray in conditioner ever. PS buy it now and I think you can still get it at WALMART in PINK for Breast cancer awareness month!

Hope You enjoy!!
XOXO
Lauren