Put It In A Box!

The other day I was at Michael's Craft Store,

you can see the goodies I got over here,

and I bought this cool, beige photograph box.

You know, boxes like this:

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I bought as a way to contain my crafting tidbits,

because I'm slowly collecting more and more things!

So exciting!

Anyway, I got to thinking a little while after that

and I remember my mother have these really old hat boxes

under her bed when I was a child.

I don't exactly remember what she had in them,

probably old jewelry that I couldn't play with.

But I was thinking about how beautiful they are.

I mean, take a look at some images I found:

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There's just something about them,

maybe it's their history or their shape or

how they smell old,

but I just love them!

I want to buy them, collect them like vases or tea towels.

Use them as decoration or legitimate storage.

Beautiful, right?

What do you think of old hat boxes or photograph boxes?

30 Days: Day Six

DAY SIX: YOUR HOROSCOPE AND HOW IT FITS YOU.

Leo.

First, let me say how much I love being a Leo.

Because I love it a lot.

It fits me to the T.

Generous, loyal and encouraging?

That's totally me.

Melodramatic and stubborn?

Oh, you betcha! 

Needing something to control and someone to admire them?

I prefer to see the controlling as a good thing,

but still yes, yes that's me!

Don't like to be alone but are prideful?

Oh stop, you're just reading my mind!

Now how does my horoscope fit me today?

Lets see!

You and your people need to get together to brainstorm new ideas or to think about how to reach your goals. It could be at work or at home, but you can make progress if you convene first.

(Thanks, Astrology.com!)

Ok let's see...

I am spending some time today filling up my blogging notebook with ideas, article clippings and recipes! I've decided to keep a list or collage or ideas for when I need a good blogging idea!

I love Pinterest and everything, but sometimes it's better for me to be able to hold the ideas, ya know?

And I have been toying with the idea of creating my own Etsy business...

I have this feeling that getting a job in Canada will be pretty difficult,

mainly because I'm not moving there for good

or am a student...

So maybe I'll make some progress in that area today!

What about you?

 

Manic Monday! Music and Weekend Photos!

I have a lot to show you.

After a really awesome weekend of St Germane drinks,

20's Jazz music and hats,

beers and boater hats,

and brunch by the water.

I just need to spend a little more time 

tweeking my photos before you get to see them :)

So to tide you over today,

check out this video.

It's how I feel today!

Here are a few pictures I took this weekend!

(And I'll have my first Hair Tutorial later this week! How Exciting!)

Jake and I :)

Bowling Green view.

History Rebuilding Itself.

Beautiful Dancers. 

Sunday Sangria!

I have the next few days off (after today) so expect some pictures posts, a hair tutorial, craft DIY's and recipes!

How was your weekend and Father's Day??

30 Days: Day Five

DAY FIVE: A PICTURE OF SOMEWHERE YOU HAVE BEEN.

I'm sitting here trying to think of the coolest place I've been to share with you but I've decided to share a place that I've been that I've loved the most.

This picture isn't just a representation of somewhere that I've been.

It also represents a time where I have been.

I took this walking back to our hotel from Penn Station in Newark at 7am January 1st.

It was after a long time in the City for NYE.

I got to spend it with the guy I love and with two really awesome people.

It was a great adventure and I'd love to go back.

To The Editor.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!

Oh to celebrate the fathers!

Where would I be without mine?

My sister, my dad and yes, that's me.

I would probably still have wet hair,

my dad loved blow drying my hair.

I would never learned how to drive,

he first taught me on our riding lawn mower,

then later in my high school parking lot.

I would never have had a tree fort,

he taught me how to hammer nails.

I would never made it to a day of high school,

he took me every day.

I would never had moved to college,

he drove the moving van.

I would never be here in New Haven,

he supported the biggest decision I've made in my life...

...so far.

My dad is awesome.

He's probably the best dad on the planet, 

but I'll keep that a secret :)

Happy Father's Day to the guy who taught me everything,
to my Editor,

who still teaches me every day,

even from 3,000 away!

30 Days: Day Four

DAY FOUR: A BAD HABIT YOU'D LIKE TO BREAK.

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Oh boy, this is a tough one!

I think my first instinct would be to say to stop biting my nails,

but I think that's too easy!

I want to get deeper then that!

I want to stop talking myself down.

I don't give myself enough credit in what I do.

I have a problem thinking I'm not good enough for anything

and that has lead to some really low self esteem!

That's the bad habit I'd like to kick!

Happy Sunday!

It's Always a Time to Give!

In my gift registry, it's already been a busy year,

We had best friend's birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, 

Valentine's Day, boyfriend's birthday, mom's birthday, grandmother's

birthday, anniversaries...phew! That's a lot of presents, right??

Well, with the help of my Pinterest addiction,

I've been able to keep track of the things I see online

that I think would make cool gifts for the people I know!

Here are some of my favorites!

This would make a great gift for a hairdresser or just anyone!

I know I'd wear it just normally! So cute!

I want to make these so badly.

They're DIY fire starters!

How freaking cool!

Gifts for my girls? I think so!

Would also make a great present for bridesmaids??

Another DIY but super easy!

I made these as Christmas gifts for some important women in my life.

I don't even think I need to say anything.

I can't handle how adorbes this is!

Have a tea drinker on your list??
I think I would drink more tea if I had this bad boy....

What are some cool gift ideas you have??