I love a Challenge

This week I took a small challenge I failed to complete I'm human. I'm busy. I'm trying to plan a wedding for Pete's sake.  One of my daily reads - Little Miss Momma - had a headband challenge last week. I love this blog because its fun, fresh, and real. Anyways as a result  of the challenge I wore a headband  a few days once. I did accomplish a few things I wanted to for my blog and hopefully a future successful shop. 


A tutorial:
I created my own headbands and a tutorial on how to make them. My first ever on my sloooooooowly growing little blog. 


Got Re-inspired:
Having headbands on the mind made me dig back in the archives to these headband photos that I shoved away. I love making these fun blossoms to go on headbands but lately I haven't been focused on that. I think maybe I should stick to them and keep developing to see what they could turn into.

[Wearing a spring Blossom]

Well thats that. Here are my photos from the headband challenge week.

[ Photo from tutorial - easy easy easy]

[Twist on an old headband I made and now love.]

The last photo is a photo of another headband I made this week. Fall is almost here and I love wearing felt. It is going to be tolerable when this one hundred degree weather fades. So excited to be creating fun fabulous headbands again. Thanks Ashley for the kick in the caboose, not that I needed anything else to distract from wedding planning. 


If it isn't to much trouble for you could you head over and 'like' my link for a chance to get featured on her blog? Thanks friends. 

The Beginning

Well I just couldn't wait to post about our two wonderful years together, so I did on Tuesday. Instead today I'm sharing our very first photo together. Cell phone quality + editing makes this one not so bad. I love that I still have it. 

I did a little researching to figure out the specifics of how this whole shindig went down. BD (we will call him that cause sometimes his name is too long to type) was on a seven day road trip before he returned home on August 3rd.That night or early morning he asked me to go steady with him. Yep folks, he used those words. "Will you go steady with me?" He denies it, but in his attempt to be cute and win me over, which he has and continues to do, I know he absolutely said it. 


The next seven days we spent every moment we could together sneaking around some silly work policy but in the end all is well and no one (me) lost their internship. This picture was taken before he left on his next road trip which was eight days and he insisted on having a photo of us before he left and I am a bit glad he did. 


Oh yeah one more tiny little thing. As an anniversary gift for him, I have made some BIG wedding decisions, finally. I am also getting him a pair of new sneakers. Strangely enough, I think he likes the first gift best. Of course you will see what I picked out after I get back from visiting in a week. You picking up what I'm laying down? We pick our own gifts. Is that weird? Well I don't care if it is. He likes me to be happy and I decided I'll help him out a tad the first few years. 


So there is the nitty gritty on how this guy became my guy and I wouldn't have it any other way. Happy Anniversary!

With a Twist

If I come across an idea and I know I can create something similar, I usually don't waste any time. If you follow me on Pinterest you will see this on my Make It board. It is fun to take something you see and put a twist on it, making it your own. Some twists work better than others but its fun to experiment sometimes at the cost of frustration along the way. Trial and error is not optional in creating. Have a little looksy.

I'm sure you'll see these again maybe in a little shop I've tried starting twice, third times a charm. You know football season is just around the corner, I'm thinking some school pride color combos. MIZ..... anybody, anybody? Well okay then. Go Tigers!

365 x 2

Thursday Brandon and I will be celebrating two years together. We have been reflecting a lot on the beginning lately just reminding each other of funny things that happened. The last time I saw him was when I kissed him goodbye at the hotel in STL on July 7th. This is perfect timing because even though we can't be with one another we have lots of memories to talk about that makes me feel close to him. So here we go some snippets of the last two years. Be prepared if you don't like mushy stuff.

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Most Memorable: Our first kiss we both will remember forever. He asked permission to kiss me. Awwww. He then waited for what seemed like eternity to do it. It was probably close to an hour and half. Not joking. Then, after the kiss he claims he did this on purpose. Now that I know him a little better, I know for a fact that he did. The kiss was awesome by the way. 

Most Annoyed: We were playing 20 questions on a road trip and he picked a pen. The pen I was holding in my hand. We ended the game after that. I never guessed it. Okay that probably wasn't the most annoyed but it was funny for him and not for me.

He is most happy when:  He is at home and doing anything outdoors especially if I tag along.

He gets agitated with me: When I am late or cause us to be late. Oops.

I get agitated with him: When he makes me try new food. He is a persistent little bugger. And of course, I always give in.


Nicknames: Cotton, BD, My Brandon ( because my little brother's name is also Brandon and he is 'our Brandon.' My nicknames are Sunshine every morning, Darlin, and Babe. I never thought I would be in a relationship where I called my man, or was called Babe and I love it. 


First Date: In secret to Texas Roadhouse & Mini Golf (I lost)


Most FAQ: How did you two meet? I was working in Springfield and he was playing Double A ball.


Kindest Gesture: My southern boy always gets the door for me. I love it.


Favorite Feature: My babe's BLUE eyes. I could stare forever.


Something Sweet: I like to hold hands when we pray.


Fun Fact:  I said " I love you" first. 

This photo: Doesn't show you how much he loves my kisses.  Especially a soft one on each cheek. He makes me do it. Its his thing. And if I try to get kisses from him on each cheek he doesn't give in. Ever.

I appreciate this most: His love for God above everything else. Knowing this brings me comfort for our future together that there is nothing we can't get through.


Happiest Moment: When Brandon asked me to marry him. Next in line is the day he got called up. I have a feeling November 5th will trump both of these days.


I got lucky:  He likes to cuddle.


He got lucky: I give an excellent back massage.


We got lucky: God brought us together.

Shower (re)Cap

My eyes are always open for things to make, DIY projects, or fun photos to take especially since I started taking this blog thing so serious.  The bridal shower of my dear friend offered up all kinds of goodness besides catching up with old friends. When I walked through the door I felt like some of my favorite blog's party ideas had come to life. I snatched the camera and started clicking away. 

[Sweets Table - the Pink cup candlestick was homemade. Glue, spray paint, and some cheap cups from a flea market. Great idea]

[Cupcake Wrapper PomPom]

[Strawberry, Banana, Angel Food Cake Kabobs eat with Chocolate Mousse]

[Pretty drinks]

[Yumazing Cupcakes]

[Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil]

[Pretty hostesses and Bride]

Now and Then

This weekend I got a nice lesson on jealousy, a chance to till up old memories, and see some of my very special friends. I've made it a point to learn from every experience and situation I am in. Sometimes I don't recognize or learn right away but I still give it a shot.


These were my first friends when I moved off to college. Emily and Teresa were my neighbors in the dorm. Meggie was friends with my brother before I even moved to Columbia and she lived on the floor below us. We all clicked and we all bring different personalities to the group. I promise you would laugh if you got to hang out with us. We spent lots of time together. I can't even remember all the things we've done but we continue to be friends to this day and I am so grateful. 

[Emily, Teresa, Meggie, Me]

So fast forward from the college days to today. We all currently live in different cities and don't get to see each other very often. In fact we don't really talk that much except for some Facebook messages or texts. We blame it on our busy schedules and daily life. Easy excuse. But these are the friends when you get together, its seems no time has passed at all and things pick up where they left off. Time has passed and now Meggie and I are both engaged and getting married within the next three months. 


Her bridal shower was yesterday bringing us all back together again. It was an awesome shower at her mom and dad's home. Major props to the maids and moms they will get their own post for the food and decorations soon. This is also where the wedding will take place. It is seriously going to be gorgeous. And as we were looking around at everything I was overwhelmed with jealousy, and I hated that I felt this way. There is six weeks difference in wedding dates and I was freaking out inside with all the wedding talk. All the details, things I have overlooked and don't have planned. There were so many things that I loved that she is doing for her wedding that I want to do for mine. I don't want to be a copycat though.


I prayed that my heart wouldn't be jealous about a zillion times. And then something happened after the shower, after we had assembled all the programs (which may have been my favorite and funniest part of the night), after I had come to realize that my wedding will have its own uniqueness and timing and will, in the end, be wonderful  and exactly what I want. God answered my prayer, and quick. Meggie offered for me to use any of the decorations of hers I wanted after her wedding was over. {Heart sinks}


I was so worried about doing things she was doing and that she might be upset if I copied I was blindsided by the offer.  Then I kicked myself and the flood of jealousy retreated and my heart was overwhelmed with thankfulness for such a good friend. She has shared part of her bride gene that I am so desperately in need of. 


I drove home today feeling an insane amount of joy for my dear friend. I know she truly appreciates all her friends and family and love that they have shown her through this amazing time in her life. We forgot a picture of our foursome that probably has grown to more than just four but none the less we all love Megs just the same. I couldn't ask for a better friend, I'm so blessed!

[Meggie and her bridesmaids]

I am...

Y'all want to see something pretty neat? Click on the link below.

I am..

It isn't a virus, I promise. It is this newerish blog that features photos from followers and today....she picked MINE! Thanks Megan!! Each month she hosts a different theme and takes submissions via email. This is one of my favorite photos of the summer and I thought what the heck, I'll send it on in. So what are you waiting for? Go see what its about. 


For those visiting from ' I am..' huge THANKS for stopping by. If you want to read more about the man in the photo you can here, here, & here. Or if you're not a baseball fan I have a giveaway/tutorial going on now too you can take a peek here.