The ADD Christmas wish list

dress: c/o Kintage  boots: dsw  bracelet: made by me   

On my Christmas wish list you would find things similar to this beautiful lace dress from Kintage.  

I know the same would go for any girl in my family, which makes them super easy to shop for.

My husband on the other hand, is not so easy to shop for.  

That is until I realized that the items on Chris' Christmas list have a common theme and I could probably find a hundred more things that he would want for presents. 

The other day Chris sent me an email with links to these items for gift suggestions: 

plasma ball //  desk top gong

desk top bowling game // usb drink warmer

Pretty much anything that can distract him while he's working. 

Yet another proof my husband has ADD. 

At least he will be easy to shop for this year.

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Birthday Wishlist and New Friends

boots: kohls (now on sale for $45 online)   jeans: kohls (similar)  tank top: target ($3)  sweater: ? 

Unfortunately this picture has nothing to do with the rest of this post, but it's an outfit I wore this weekend.

Any creative transition between these two would be appreciated. 

My birthday is less than two weeks away. 

Thanks to a million blogs, etsy and pinterest I have no problem coming up with a wishlist.

Here's some things I'd love to get for my birthday!

mustard cardigan / horse sweater / cowboy boots
monogram necklace / elephant scarf / teardrop necklace

Chris did you read this post?

I should probably more be asking "Mom, did you read this post?"

Something that is probably way more exciting to you than what I would like to get for my birthday is a chance to meet some pretty neat ladies.  I feel honored to have them on my blog this month and they are definitely some girls that you should get to know!


First up is Montana from Sara Montana Says

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I have loved getting to know Montana through her blog!  Blogs like Montana's are my favorite to read because they combine all things of real life.  Like really exciting moments, hard and painful moments, and then everything in between.  Montana blogs about fashion, recipes, life, as well as her adorable etsy shop.


Next up is Kait from GridIron Lipstick

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This picture alone is a good sign that Kait is really fun.  I'd place money on the fact that she is more fun than me.  Case in point - this picture is her making a snow angel in Super Bowl confetti.   While she claims to be far from a fashion blogger, she wears some pretty cute outfits and posts about her sweet love story too.  

I'm so excited to have Julee and Kim from DIY Louisville again.


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I can't imagine you missed their introduction last time but in case you did, you need to three things about these sweet, talented ladies.
1. They know how to dress and post adorable outfits.
2. They share some really delicious recipes, like these Autumn Muffins.
3. They are extremely talented in the craft making department, like these adorable fabric acorns.


Finally, meet Bethany from Northwest Betty.

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Bethany is one of the girls from who I feel so blessed to have meet through blogging.  We have emailed back and forth countless times, as we have both found ourselves struggling with infertility and how to handle it.  I am so thankful for her open heart through such a painful time, as well as her wise words and outlook on life.  I'm also thankful for the beautiful pictures she posts and every chance to get to look at one of the cutest dogs ever!

You should definitely go check out these ladies.
and feel free to buy be one of those presents for my birthday too.

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Random Wednesday

jacket: target (similar)  boots: dsw (similar)  dress: forever 21 (similar)

1.  All I want to do is wear these boots everyday.

So be prepared to see them multiple times a week. 

I actually wouldn't mind wearing these boots every day too.

Adding them to my wish list. 

online shoe store

2. Racquetball 

I should really dedicate a whole post to this, because this has to be one of the most fun sports there is. 

We played a few times while we were gone last weekend and laughed so much during it. 

But by far the best was when Chris just started cracking up because he thinks he has a "funny bone" in his knee.  We're talking hunched over, uncontrollable laughter.  Then for about an hour after we played, it happened many times.  In his words "it's like a ghost tickling my knee."  He'd grab his knee and just couldn't stop laughing.  

If only I had it recorded.  

3.  While we were gone this weekend I made Chris take some outfit pictures for me.

I'm not quite sure why asking my husband to take pictures is embarrassing when I post them on the internet for hundreds of people to see.  

Hope you are all having a good week!