Hairstyles

I love wearing my hair down when it wants to cooperate (I have thick, wavy/curly hair) and I feel like straightening it.  Some days, however, I don't feel like doing that and opt to put it up.  This is especially so on hot, humid and windy days.  I absolutely love these hairstyles and would try to pull them off more often if I didn't have to wake up before the crack of dawn and hit snooze a couple of times.  Usually on those days if the hair isn't cooperating, I do a ponytail or low messy bun.   Anyhow, I'm going to attempt them more often, and hit the snooze less often!

Hairstyles- Up and off the neck by thedulynoted featuring blow dryers & irons

I did attempt this style for a recent wedding.  It's not a great picture but I think it turned out pretty good considering this was the result of only one attempt.  My husband said it looked great and asked who did it!

Hope you all have a fabulous week!

Whats for dinner tonight

Balsamic glazed pork, with fresh asparagus and baked potatoes (regular for the husband and a sweet one for me).   Doesn't this look good?!

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It's going to be a beautiful weekend here in Raleigh.  I slept ridiculously late today (still catching up on sleep from the trip plus had a really busy week), and plan to just keep relaxing, spend some time with family and friends, and maybe get this house cleaned with the rest of my time.  What are your weekend plans?  Whatever they are, hope you have a great one! 

Easter and other happenings

Wow, as soon as I think things will slow down, they speed up even faster!  March was super busy with work and getting ready for our trip.  We were in Hawaii for 8 days for our friends wedding and arrived back home yesterday.  What a beautiful place!  It was so much fun but in a way I'm glad to be back home.  We're celebrating Easter tomorrow with a church service and lunch at mom's.  I was on Pinterest (which I had withdrawals from the past couple of weeks) and came across some really cute ideas that are simple and seem easy to make.

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Aren't these so cute?  Also, I looked back at my Easter egg post from last year for more inspiration (found here).  What are your plans this weekend?  Other than celebrating tomorrow, we're going to continue to rest and catch up with some friends tonight for dinner.

Have a wonderful weekend!

DIY

I'm always inspired by the things I see around me and of course through Pinterest.  Here are some DIY projects that are on the top of my list to try when I have some extra time.  I'm pretty sure that I can pull these off myself, with or without a little help.  Are there any diy you've done lately?

Bulletin board for office

Skirted table for office desk

Side table 

Fabric pots for those new spring flowers or herbs





All photos and directions can be found through my Pinterest (click here).  Have a wonderful weekend!  

Valentines

Happy Valentines Day!  Whether your choose to celebrate today or not, don't forget to tell the special people in your life that you love them! As many say, love should not just be celebrated on Valentine's but every day and I agree!

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Inspiration for the week

Have a wonderful end to your January and a fabulous start to your February!  

A New Year

Wow, did 2011 fly by or what?! It seems as though it was just a little while ago that I was reflecting on 2010.  This was a very busy year which might be a reason that it flew by.  My husband and I were talking a day or two ago about all the potential and exciting things to come in 2012. We're spending this evening with friends, grilling and enjoying the great food and company.  I'm very excited for the new year and wish everyone else a great night and a very happy new year!

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