Life Lately

Did you guys have a great 4th week?  I sure did!!  We kept it pretty low key on July 4th, most of the day it was raining anyway so there was not much to do and our small town cancelled it's firework show until the weekend.  Bummer!  The creative part of my brain woke me up at 3am last night and was exploding with some awesome DIY headboard craft ideas as well as home concept inspiration for my store...sigh, why does that have to happen at 3am?  Either way, I'm really excited for everything to come!

I've also lately been thinking a ton about photography and the technique of it in general.  I don't have a super duper amazing cam, but I read an article from Elsie at A Beautiful Mess regarding lifestyle photography and it sort of inspired me.  It's awesome you guys should check it out!

Life According To Daisy

Okay, not sure where all my photos went for this weeks instagram post but, I did happen to find these pictures with Daisy!  I had the day off yesterday + Chris starting work = Daisy and Mom time.  Yes I did say mom.  We had some Fro-Yo, lounged around, watched Mad Men and finished up with Glee..ahh...her and I couldn't have had a more relaxing day!  Definitely a day that was much needed! 

Week Via Instagram v3

 

What a long week it had been indeed!  As I sit here sipping my Lambrusco, which is an amazing Italian wine, I am filled with excitement!  Next week Chris and I will be North Carolina bound for my baby brother's wedding!  So exciting right?  I can't wait to see everything and everyone, of course take awesome pictures for you guys!  I bought this amazing dress that I got an AMAZING deal on today and tomorrow I shall share it with you!  How did your week fair?  Here's to an awesome week ahead...cheers!

Trend Alert - Arm Candy

Wow!  So I am not much of a bracelet/watch person, but I am really loving this look right now!  It's the new summer staple to your accessory wardrobe and I think throwing a little arm candy on can definitely change and switch up a look you already have going!  It's pretty much the friendship bracelet all grown up! How cool right?  I plan on collecting a few of these myself, but here are a few of my favs that you can nab for yourself!

Lila Stone Bracelet (Anthro -$58)

Pinta Cuff (Anthropologie - $28)

Gold and Coral Bamboo Bracelet (Target -$16.99)

Bangle Bracelets with Stones (Target - $14.39)

Happy Valentines Day

Happy Valentines Day to all!!  Although I am taking a break this week, I wanted to post on this day of love!!   Today I worked, but when I came home Chris had a planter of flowers waiting for me and a beautiful card that made me cry!  A planter of flowers?  Yes.  The reason is because I hate how flowers die so fast so his idea was we could place it by the window and water it so it'll last longer!  Gosh I love him!  Btw...check out my friend TJ from Mr. Taylor and His Lady .  She had a bunch of readers and fellow bloggers send her pictures of themselves as well as where they were from to show the love! 

While You Were Out

Made these on Super Bowl Sunday!  Given to me by my Grandma who got them from a woman she used to work with and they are my absolute favorite.  For the longest time I thought they were my great-grandmothers recipe, but Grandma would make them every Christmas and Thanksgiving.  When asking my Grandma throughout the process of making these she replied, "They're so easy, I don't even have it written down."  Hope you all enjoy!

Italian Sausage Balls

Ingredients: 1lb Mild, or Spicy Italian Sausage
1lb Cheddar Cheese
1 cup of Bisquick

Pour all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.  Mix well together.  Roll into small to medium sized balls and place on a cookie sheet.  Put in oven at 320 degrees and cook for about 40 min or until golden brown.  Check to make sure sausage on the inside is completely cooked!

Put in a bowl with paper towels to soak up any remaining grease from the sausage and let sit until cool and enjoy!