Whimsy & Delight

Today has been a whimsical day...a day of dreaming in white, pink & mint.  

It must be the sunshine.  

I'd love to be sitting on a patio in France, sipping a cappuccino and indulging in a homemade pastry.  

Riding a bike along a cobble stone road in Italy.  

Basking in the sun on a boat in St. Lucia.

Or even reading a novel on a roof top in Greece.  

Oh the dreams are endless!  

These photos beautifully capture my mood...

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What's your mood today??

Sweet 25!

Happy Monday Friends!

So this isn't going to be an average week for me.  On Thursday, I celebrate 25 years of life and I couldn't be more excited!  I admit, birthdays just aren't as exciting as they were as a kid {dreaming up my birthday party months in advance, telling the world they're invited to celebrate, and popping that party hat atop my blonde blonde little head and screaming at the top of my raspy little lungs IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!  What can I say?  I was one exuberant kid.} For whatever reason, every birthday after 20 has included tears of "oh my goodness!  I'm becoming an adult!"  {I assure you, Hubby has heard his fair share of birthday woes.}  But this year feels different.  I don't know if it's the whole new life, new season thing or if it's simply because I've survived half {blonde moment....oops!} a quarter of a century and I have a whole lotta thankfulness in my heart for what God has done in my little life, but whatever the reason, I'm excited!  Forget sweet 16!  Sweet 25 is on it's way and I'm ready to embrace it!  So in honor of "Birthday Week" I'm bringing to you a few fav's from the internet....

This tangerine bag from Francesca's caught my eye last month and I've been thinking of it ever since.

Perfect compliment to those bright spring outfits, headed our way, huh??

I'm a major fan of these "Love Candy" prints by Jen Ramos of Made by Girl.  

Her "Blogs & Coffee" print is a favorite too....

And since we're talking prints, this "Know Your Value" print from The Wonderfully Made Boutique is just too cute for words!  {I simply don't have enough wall space for all of the prints I love.}

Also from the *Wonderfully Made Boutique, their signature Friendship Bracelet is just adorable {and in my favorite color}!

I love the Glory Fringe necklace from *31Bits.  

It would go with anything.

And lastly, I have to say that I adore these Chevron Mini Custom iPad Cases from Pencil Shavings Studio on Etsy.  

What's your favorite internet find these days???

*These are two of my favorite causes.  Visit their sites to learn more.  All purchases go towards their cause.  

Be Mine??

Valentines Day - the most loved, yet most dreaded holiday is just two days away and while I've never been one to anticipate the day, I've been thinking about it more this year than usual.  First of all - I am so very blessed to fall into the "happily married" department, but I feel so deeply for friends of mine who have lost a loved one, have been wounded by a loved one, or are without love.  It a tough day for some, if you fall into one of those categories, I am so very sorry.  Love is truly a gift - one I don't always feel worthy of.  But regardless of which category you may or may not fall into, there is someOne always willing to be yours - He'll hold your heart closer than any boy, man, lover, can, could or would.

Anyhow, In honor of the day, {we're celebrating tomorrow, since hubby is off} I think I just may wear my highest heels, ruby red lips and indulge in a bit of chocolate {shhhh....don't tell Tracy Anderson}.  We decided not to do gifts this year since we've been so caught up in settling into our new little home, and instead, we're spending a WHOLE day together.  I love that & I'm looking forward to it!  And when next year arrives, I promise to decorate, and make sweet little valentines, and bake cute little g-free valentine treats. :)  Anyone else have plans for v-tines day? ?



- Images via Pinterest