{bits of my week}

...realized it was dumb that I didn't think I would need a bedskirt.  New bed looks a bit janky.  Order placed.  But won't ship until mid April.  

...even though the bed skirt won't ship for a while I think I found what I want to hang over the bed. 

//both via etsy//

...i randomly wandered into Barnes and Nobel after work yesterday to find that Victoria Stilwell of "It's Me or the Dog" was speaking and signing her new book that is out.  Very interesting! Her book can be found here.

...ordered some shoes to walk around in at The Masters {more on this later} with 3 Putt since Sperry's were on Ruelala this week.  please take a moment for this amazingness. 

Sperry "Biscayne" Topsider

It's been a good week.  What about y'all??

Love you. Mean it. 

~the single gal~

Weekend Recap

Sorry we are just now reporting back! It was a huge and happy weekend for our family -- our step brother Bradley got married! We are so, so, so happy to officially welcome Brandi and also to keep her in our family; however, with the advent of such celebrations comes complete and utter exhaustion (Hey, our family knows how to throw a party...for an entire weekend).  I attended a gorgeous bridal luncheon at The Ritz Carlton at Lake Oconee with The Housewife, we sat by the pool at our lake house all weekend (the lake was too low to take out Dad's boat), and spent copious amounts of time with friends and family. 

After this weekend the only thing I was obsessed with on Monday was sleeping.  A lot.  Since I am tired we will just do some pictures for Tuesday. 

Gabby's at The Ritz -- this is where we had the bridal luncheon with an exquisite view of the lake and glasses of champagne!  

{not my photo. credit to the interwebs.}

Finally made it back home and the house was in immediate disarray.  I did manage to unpack later that night. 

A bonus -- I came home to find my faux JCrew Bubble Necklace I ordered from Etsy. It managed to make it out of its bubble wrap and onto my dresser among other things.  I am incredibly impressed and in love with this necklace! I want more! My koozie served me well at the wedding, my shades made it back in one piece, and I got to use my new clutch I grabbed on sale from The Loft a couple weeks ago. 

The best part of my day -- napping, reading, and catching up on internet shopping/blogs with Hogan Muffin. 

This week I really want to try to spruce up the front door area. {Again.} I have a project in mind for a chalkboard sign to hang on the front door with pretty ribbon that I might try to complete.  I really, truly want to give some flowers another go.  But, I had a really bad break up with the last ones and I am not sure I am emotionally ready for another go at gardening. Le sigh. 

In other news, work is starting to feel normal. Finally! And, I am really excited that my old manager from my last job actually took a job at my new place and I will get to see her there very, very soon.  

Love you. Mean it. 

~the single gal~

Wild About Etsy

I know everyone on the planet is super wild about Etsy {le duh}.  The Housewife and I are no exception! We used an amazing shop to get the beautiful custom monogrammed and umbrella cookies for Little A's shower, and I grabbed some art for 3 Putt as a gift for watching Hogan while I was out of town in January.  I love how it's like an online flea market/treasure chest that I can search from my sofa.  Because, if I am honest, I love accomplishing things while simultaneously sitting on my couch. 

Here are some of my most favorite recent finds on Etsy!

This amazing bubble necklace looks exactly like this one from JCrew that I have been drooling over for about a year and a half.  JCrew lists theirs at a pricey $150.  SheaBay on Etsy has her beautiful bubble necklace {pictured above} for $39.00! She is either practically giving it away or JCrew is even more overpriced than I originally thought. 

I love this nautical knot bracelet. There was a hot pink one available earlier in the week but I think it sold already! Sads. It was so on trend with all the neon that is out there right now.   You can grab this bracelet here  at OMyHeartKate's shop.  

This beautiful necklace in her shop also caught my eye!

Monday Obsessions: Home Edition

After living in my house for about two and a half years I am finally starting to see at least one room come together -- my downstairs living/kitchen area. I am a very timid decorator and actually wouldn't even have come as far as I have without some guidance from my bestie Em, Pammi, and all the people who have given me their hand-me-down home items. 

Lately I have really been jealous of my married friends. Not because they have someone and I don't, but because they get to register for stuff.  I feel that the closer I get to 30 it's pretty unacceptable for me to not have any nice dishes for my friends and family to eat on when they come over.  So, with any luck and a decent tax refund these lovelies from C Wonder will soon be mine. I have seriously been obsessing over them night and day since I found them on Pinterest.  The other bonus -- the aren't outrageously expensive. 

I love the navy, but they also come in other colors. 

In other home decorating news I was able to get two fabulous pillows from Homegoods to finally fill up some space on my couch. I also ordered a gray/white chevron print pillow from Joss and Main this week but who knows when it will ship!  I will try to get some semi-decent pictures up when the other pillow is delivered. 

One more thing -- I actually placed my first Etsy order this week. I was pretty excited about it. They have so many original, affordable items.  The stuff I ordered was actually for a gift, but I am currently stalking antlers for the living room on the site as well.  I am suddenly and inexplicably obsessed with antlers now, too.  

What are you obsessing over for your house?! Where do you find your inspiration? The Housewife and I are on serious decorating missions for 2012.  

Love you. Mean it.

~the single gal~