Weekend Recap & a Giveaway

Happy Monday! Hope you all had a great Halloween weekend!  I am still recovering from being in Nebraska with my husbands family.  Lucky for you, I'm recapping both the weekend I had in Nebraska and Halloween weekend.  Co-hosting this weekend recap with Bella And The City. (Go check out her new blog!)

Last weekend / week I traveled to Nebraska with my husbands family to have a memorial service in remembrance of his grandfather who just passed.  It was really nice to see so many loved ones show up to remember and celebrate his life.

While we were in town, we had so much fun.  From horseback riding, to checking out the ranch, to having a bonfire in the backyard, to hanging out with family.  There was so much fun and so much food.

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This past Halloween weekend was great.  Unlike most Halloweens, I did not celebrate or dress up, but Friday the hubby was still up in Nebraska, so I went to dinner with my mom.  We kept it pretty low key. 

I hung out and watched movies with my pups while my mom passed out candy. She had to turn the lights off early, because she ended up running out of candy!

Saturday he was heading home from Nebraska so I wanted to make sure everything was clean, and laundry was done.  So the pups and I hung out at home awaiting his arrival. 

(Notice all the pup photos? -- I think it's safe to say I am officially a crazy dog lady)

Sunday was my husbands birthday.  We went out for breakfast at his favorite, The Original House of Pancakes.   I ordered coffee with German pancakes.  They were sooooo good! I have always wanted to order then but have never tried them. Such a treat!   After breakfast we went to the mall to browse around and then had dinner reservations at another one of his favorites, Lucille's BBQ.  Oh man did we eat a lot.  We ordered fried pickles as an appetizer, then had ribs and tri tip.  Of course we had to order the pumpkin cheesecake for dessert.  It would have been silly not to.

(P.S. it's my birthday month!)
Don't forget to linkup about your weekend!

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 On another note, Cassie and Karissa have put together a great giveaway, I think you'll be interested in!

Here is the 2014 Holiday Gift Guide designed by Karissa and Cassie!

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For Her

Awl Snap. Awl Snap's leather goods are founded and forged in
the wonderful city of Richmond, VA.  Boasting ridiculously soft
leathers in rich earth tones, each Awl Snap product is created with
attention to functionality, durability, and a slight nod to the
quirkiness in all of us.

Receive 15% off with the code GIFTGUIDE14

Gertie & Baxter. Gertie & Baxter is a women's accessories line, hand crafted in
downtown Los Angeles. Our line focuses on American girl style,
specializing in headbands, scarves, boot socks and other accessories to
keep you cute!

Receive 15% off with the code GIFTGUIDE14

The Posh Daisy. The {posh} Daisy started  when I couldn't find that perfect hand
stamped piece of jewelry that I had been looking for. I decided why not
make my own? After that I was hooked.

My mom and I opened up our Etsy shop in 2011 and the rest is history. We love owning
this little business together; we get to talk and laugh and create!
Nothing better than that. Our collection is boho, shabby chic, and classic. Something for everyone, personalized, and one of a kind jewelry. 

Receive 25% off with the code GIFTGUIDE14 

Fedeli Jewelry.  Fedeli jewelry was born out of a love for a necklace that belonged to my mother; the necklace is delicate, gold, and sits at just the right spot on my neck. I wanted to begin creating things that had an essence of my mother in them - beautiful, dainty, and captivating.

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For Him

Kith & Kin. Kith&Kin is a family of makers. It's been in our blood for
generations. Our grandparents made our toys and quilts, our moms made
our pajamas, and we fell asleep in beds our dads made. When we met, we
fell in love and felt at home...and kept the making alive. We even made
four kids! Now we make everything together.   We invite you to be apart
of our family with our high quality, handmade pieces.

Receive 20% off all bags with the code GIFTGUIDE14

   For the Home/Office

Stamp Nouveau. In
this internet filled world, finding a hand addressed card or letter in
your mailbox is a special treasure! Our designer stamps are the perfect
way to add your personal touch to all your outgoing treasures. This
world needs more love letters!

Receive 15% off with the code GIFTGUIDE14

Cey Events and Design. CEY
Events and Design was born out of a love for burlap, lace, and anything
gold.  I love creating chic, affordable, and pops of glamour for any
space. Items featured are burlap and gold pillows, state design pillows,
gold foil prints, sequin hangers, and repurposed mettalic items.

Receive 25% off orders of $30 or more with the code GIFTGUIDE14

FreeFolding. Freefolding is my studio brand of contemporary functional ceramic home-ware. I'm a one woman show; creating, making, and designing each piece single handedly. I love making vessels out of clay sheets. I investigate its options to be folded, closed and create a container. THe new ways to unravel traditional forms and to play with them are the force that attracts and motivates me forward. Though decliate and so fine-looking, my ceramic is amazingly practical, and can be used anywhere in the kitchen, being oven, microwave, and dishwasher proof.

Receive 20% off with the code GIFTGUIDE14

A Little Bit of Me. A Little Bit specializes in big bright blooms, custom illustrations, and
#spreadjoyandhappymail cards to spread joy through snail mail!

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Modern Memo. Modern Memo creates original, handmade greeting cards with the use of modern calligraphy and heat embossing. The unique use of heat embossing gives the pattern a raised and textured look while also adding a sheen and vivid color. These cards are perfect for any occasion!

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For the Kids

Babysprouts & Company. Babysprouts & Company is a small-town handmade business specializing
in baby accessories (teethers, pacifier clips) and apparel (leggings,
harem pants).  We are a new company with a BIG dream! Our shop contains
high-quality products with modern prints.

Receive 25% off with the code GIFTGUIDE14

Now for the free money! Thanks to these beautiful ladies we have $200 PayPal Cash to giveaway. Be sure to check them out to gain lots of entries!



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Weekend Recap

Happy Monday!  Although I am currently in Nebraska about to head home from a small vacay-- and memorial service for my husbands grandfather, I cannot miss out on our super awesome Weekend Recap co-hosted by myself and the lovely Dateless in Dallas.   Also, today is her Birthday ! So make sure to stop on by her blog and wish her a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  She deserves it!

Be sure to grab my button and link back to both of our blogs :)

(I will update the Nebraska recap ASAP)

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In the meantime, be sure to check out my Etsy shop!

I Think I Care More For Animals Than People

So.. the other night I had to rush my sweet fur baby to the Emergency Vet in the middle of the night because he started throwing up blood.  It started off one day with my other fur baby.  He had a bad case of diarrhea.  I called the vet to see his opinion on what to do and he mentioned to have him fast for a day but to give him pepto bismol.  Shortly after  my other dog got diarrhea.  So then I started giving him pepto as well every 4-6 hours.   Then one night, my first dog seemed to be doing better.  We gave him a bland diet of rice and egg, and of course he devoured it.   Then later that evening he puked it all up, which I figured was normal if he was already not feeling well.  Then more puking followed and I noticed blood in it.  That freaked me out.  So I immediately called the vet to see what to do, they told me to bring him in right away.   We rushed him to the Emergency Vet Hospital.

 When we got there, my mom saw a dog that was taken into a room where you could sorta see the forms of body's but couldn't see detail.  The dog was laying on the floor and you could tell the woman was crying.  We knew instantly that the dog was being put down and I started balling my eyes out.   If it were a human I'd be sad, but for some reason because it was an animal, I felt so much worse for the family.  Dogs and all pets are like our best friends.  They are always happy to see you and when they are no longer with us, you feel a void in your life.  It was then that I realized I think I care more about animals than I do people.  Maybe it's because they can't be explained what's going on or maybe I just love animals so much I just wish they could live forever.  Whatever the case, I feel so sorry for them sometimes.  Just as I felt sorry for my sweet fur babies when they were not feeling well and there wasn't anything I could do.

 They ended up giving my sweet baby fluids which they injected into his back.  It made a huge, cold to the touch, bubble on his back which slowly went through his body to hydrate him. 

 It was the craziest thing I've ever seen.

They also gave him two other shots.  One to help with nausea, and one to act like a pepcid ac.   So far today he has been a trooper, and does have an appetite, although we aren't supposed to give him food till this evening.  He's been running around, looks happy, just sleepy.   I just want him to feel better and be his normal self again.he night just hours before taking

Here are a few videos I made with my fur babies the same night (before) we took my white/black pup to the vet.

1. Grubbing

2. Pepto

3. Pepto

It's safe to say.. I'm a nerd and LOVE my babies.

You can follow them on their very own instagram account below: 

7.12.14 {The Cake}

I think it's safe to say our cake was stunning and it deserves it's very own post.  We had our cake made from Scrumptious Cakes and not only did it look pretty but it was the best cake I've ever tasted. (And I don't even like cake).  We chose three flavors.  Butterfinger crunch (which is what we chose for the top layer and middle layer), Oreo, and marble. All were outstanding.  We even received compliments about how delicious it was.  It was beautifully decorated by our fabulous florist Jenny B Floral Designs.  We knew we wanted a cascade of flowers on our cake, and a beautiful display of flowers underneath the cake under a glass table top.  My husbands grandfather built the cake box for us, and I painted and rhinestone wrapped it and it sure displayed our cake so beautifully and elegant.  Some of the photos don't even do it justice!

Coordinator: Candice Sanders
Hair & Makeup: Airbrushed Brides
Florist: Jenny B Floral Design
Photographer: Memories by Michael
DJ: Jason Jass - Visions Entertainment
Videographer: Dan - Plug Video
Officiant: Don Johnson

If you missed the first few recaps you can catch up below:

{ Getting Ready }

{ Pre-Ceremony }

{ The Dress and Details } 

{The Ceremony}

Linking up here

and also participating with The Fitness Blondie for The Hump Day blog hop! 

 

Weekend Recap

Happy Monday! Hope you all had a great weekend!
I am co-hosting for our weekend recaps with Bella from Dateless in Dallas. 

So, the hubby has been out of town due to his grandpas passing a few weeks ago, so I was able to get a lot done around the house Friday. I did laundry, cleaned, vacuumed, you name it, I did it.  Around 8 pm I left to go to my girlfriends house to see her and her sweet baby.  We had pizza and just chatted for a few hours until I headed home.  It's nice to spend a few hours away to catch up.   When I got home, I noticed my dog wasn't feeling well.  So I had to wash all the bedding in his crate-- it was a mess. I woke up in the middle of the night to him squatting on the floor because he couldn't control it.  Poor thing.  So there I was 3 am, 4 am, and 7 am, cleaning all that up.

Saturday I slept till about 8, I was so exhausted after waking up so many times from the night before.  I ended up bringing them to my parents and relaxed over there during the day.  Around 7 pm, I went out with two girlfriends who both just had babies recently so we called it a mommies night out.  Even though, I am the only one without a baby!  So I pretended since I have fur-babies!  We went to dinner and hit some bars near the restaurant.  We had a lot of fun, despite the creepers. 
I stayed at my rents that night.

Before going out

       

After going out

Sunday I literally did nothing all day.  Seems like a trend recently, right? I took naps throughout the day, and around noon grabbed In & Out.  It was nice to not wear makeup all day, and to let my skin breathe.  When 4 pm came around, I went to Michaels with my mom to pick up a few things for my etsy shop.   We ordered Chinese take out and were lazy all day taking care of my sweet fur baby.

**Also, here is a sneak peak of an aisle runner I am working on

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#Blogtober14, Fall Fashion

Okay, I'm going to be honest right off the bat-- I am not a fashionista by any means.  Although, I'm sure you already knew that by reading this blog. Obvi I suck at fashion.
Sure I may have some "cute" tops occasionally, but the whole "trend" thing has never been my thing.  However, when I hear "fall fashion," I instantly think of the following (and that makes me smile)    :

 


















-Top 5 things I love about fall fashion-
1. Boots. (they rarely go "out of style")
2. Lots of big comfy sweaters/ jackets
3. Scarves.  (also like number uno)
4. Fall colors (Neutrals, oranges, reds)
5. Sock buns.  (Don't hate me for being l-a-z-y-- aint nobody got time for dat)

P.S. I am linking up with Helene and Tay for the #blogtober14 linkup.