New Outlook, New Layout...

And so my lovlies, I am back.

If you are reading this in a feed reader, you really must click and check out my new layout -- I just love it!  And I thought it was fitting to kinda change-it-up, since my life is kinda undergoing an overhaul, as well.

I haven't spoken to AB since Tuesday.  I have no idea what's going to happen, so I'm just going to focus on all the things I've got to accomplish.  My main time consumer right now is my internship.  I'm 4 days in, and I've already taught 2 days.  So far, I'm loving every minute of it!  Of course it has its challenges, but that's one of the parts that makes teaching so fun!

In other news, my former place of residence had a water pipe bust, and there were about 3 inches of water all through the house!

Mom and Dad have been down to help with all the cleaning/restoration process.  As of now, there are a few walls knocked out, and all of the flooring and cabinets have to come out.  If I end up moving back in here, it will be a couple of weeks at least.  However, the insurance is covering everything, so that is a blessing!

I have also decided I wanna get back into crafting more.  I know my free time will be limited, due to my internship, but the first thing I want to make is a Valentine's Day wreath.  I'm loving these ideas:

And before I go, I just want to say "thank you" again to all who left such sweet comments on my last post.  You will never know how much I appreciated those words of encouragement.  I could never say enough to let each of you know just how much that touched me.  When I began this little blog, I would never have imagined what great friends it would bring into my life...  And that's what I consider you ladies -- my friends -- because friends are there for you in your time of need.  By leaving those comments, even if they were just a few short words, you were all there for me when I was hurting, so just a final "Thank You."

So Crafty!!

So as promised, here are the loooong awaited pics of the initial frames I was working on a couple weeks ago... The color scheme will match our bedroom perfectly when I move in with AB!!

This one is mine...

And this one is AB's.

And most importantly.... I GOT A CRICUT!!!

You cannot imagine my excitement when I opened my email Friday morning and saw that Big Lots had a very limited number of Cricuts for sale at (get this!) $129.00!!! I almost fainted at my desk! Of course, my entire lunch break was spent on the phone, calling all the area stores, begging them to hold one for me.

Once I purchased my new BFF, I made myself leave it in the trunk of my car until Sunday morning, as I knew I would not be able to help myself, and spend my entire Derby party crafting if I were to open it!

But when Sunday morning rolled around, it was magical! AB had gotten me a copy of Sure Cuts A Lot Friday evening when I shared the news of my new purchase (I'm a lucky girl, I know!), so I was able to start Cricuting right away!!

Here's my first project -- a mother's day card, of course!!

Until next time,

Monogram Stamps

Has anyone else seen these stamps?! I looove them!! As a lover of all things monogrammed, this was an instant "YES PLEASE!!"

You can get them with just your initial, or your whole address and use them as a return address stamp. I was to get either a full monogram one or just an initial "K" and use them on these:

Lilly Pulitzer note cards from Lifeguard Press! Aren't they adorable!? And imagine any of these stamps, right in the middle...

There are so many places where you can get these stamps, but for the best prices, check out Etsy (of course!!). A few of my favorites, and most reasonable prices can be found at Tickled Pink Paper+Ink, On Your Mark Custom Stamps, Scribbling Club, Sweet Paperie, and LoveToCreateStamps. Check out their shops and see what you think!

Back to School...

So today I took a half-day at work and went back to Coastal's campus to turn in my application and letters of recommendation. Now, the waiting begins. I did find out something weird though -- they make the schedules for you! Just like in high school, they pick which courses and sections you'll take at which times. So strange!! They say they do it that way though because the M.A.T. program is so regimented and time-sensitive.

The weather was really nice today though! A.B. and I went running at the track on campus, training for our 5K. Boy, am I gonna be sore tomorrow!!! I always kinda like that though -- let's me know I got something done!!

I also was very crafty this week! I made two initial frames, one for me, "K", and one for A.B., "D." I'll try to get some pictures up this next week.

I'm also excited to announce that Best Friend has decided to join to blog world!! And she was kind enough to let me design her header for her too!! Please be sure to check out her blog and say hello. Polka Dots, Pearls, and Pink... OH MY!

Until next time,

I WANT...

Vineyard Vines Limelight Dress

Vineyard Vines Margo Skirt

Vineyard Vines Beachhouse Dress

Vineyard Vines Lorelei Skirt

ANNNNNNND...

A CRICUT!!!

I saw an infomercial for this YEARS ago, and I have wanted one ever since!! Thing is, I have one, I can make vinyl letter cut-outs, and make...

THIIIIS!! (credit goes to Imperfectly Beautiful -- KUDOS!) What a brilliant idea!! Especially now that I'm faced with turning a bachelor pad into a domestic dwelling for the Amazing Boyfriend and I!! But here's the really spooky thing... The above pictured monogram is A.B.'s initials!! I'm going to take that as a sign of good things to come for us! :)