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The beauty is in the details

Vintage-style tops from Old Navy

simplicity.

Photo from flickr

Ruche finds!

Hand painted mug from pastanaut

Adorable crocheted scarves from deniz03

Some of these items reflect the sorts of things I am obsessed with lately. I am in love with anything vintage-like. I am hooked on ruffles and florals. I love the feminine pieces that are so popular right now. These finds reflect a portion of things I find beautiful.

Picture Perfect

Floral photography by Bornay Inspirations

Beautiful home photography from Sarah Kaye

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things...

New inspirational planner...just perfect :)

"Be the change you wish to see in the world"

Love these earrings...

And these!

Favorite engagement picture of Travis & I

Aerie perfume is my favorite right now!

Ebay treasure I bought this past summer

In love with these shoes. I found them at Target and it was love at first site :)

Gravity

I feel as though I am in a slump lately. I'm not sure why. Everything seems to be going right for once. I'm home, finished with school in Tennessee, with family, with my fiance, enjoying free time, but something is off. Hmm. Christmas was excellent. Lots of time with family, both Travis' and mine. It was much-needed. I finally got a new camera that I am extremely happy with. My sisters surprised me with it on Christmas Day. Wonderful surprise! It's a Canon 1200 SD and I highly recommend it, especially for detailed close-ups with a digital... great quality and automatic scene detection! My mom just bought one today as well. Speaking of my mom, I am all shopped out. Aside from the annual Christmas shopping madness, she has drug me (willingly & unwillingly) to so many stores lately that I am over shopping (temporarily of course). This is another indicator of my slump... me? tired of shopping?... strange. I only wish I could figure out what has got me so down, it's a bit annoying really. Maybe I just need to adopt a little more creativity in my life. I haven't had any time for hobbies due to the hectic holiday festivities. It is quite possible that I just need some creative therapy. Hmm... but what to make?

In other news, I exchanged my wedding dress for an ivory version of the same dress. I think it was the right decision. I won't be able to see it until it arrives in March, so I am very anxious. I just think it will look much better with my skin tone. I also might have possibly found the song that I will walk down the aisle to. It's a piano version of Look After You by the Piano Tribute Players... it seems to be the perfect song in my opinion. Lots more wedding details to look forward to. Next on the list: Save the Dates. I need to start putting them together & getting them sent out before mid January. It's hard to believe I am getting married in less than 6 months. Maybe I am just going through pre-marital anxiety or something that has to do with leaving home and anticipating immense changes that are about to occur in my life. 22 years of doing things one way then having to change definitely warrants some anxiety, right? This was my last Christmas at home, and it wasn't even a typical traditional Christmas since Travis & I attended each other's Christmas activities.

I feel so old lately. Like I'm experiencing an early form of a quarter life crisis. I'm only 22, but in just a few months I'll be married- a wife! That's a whole new phase of life. I am definitely looking forward to it, but feel as though I have so much to learn. I don't want to turn into an old woman just because I gain a new identity as a wife. I want to still have fun like a 22 year-old should. Travis & I do most things together anyway, maybe it won't be THAT much different. A little nervous, but that's normal. Mostly excited more than anything. I have figured out that I am so not ready for the idea of kids. I used to think that I would want them shortly after being married. Now, I am sure that will not be the case. I actually get a little freaked out thinking about it. Let's hope that they will remain several years down the line.

Here is a picture of my new favorite necklace taken by my new camera!

Okay, enough ranting, time for bed. Goodnight. :)

Spring Favorites So Far!

I love this top from Ruche! And this one!

These cute little dishes from PrinceDesignUK.

I really love this handbag on Etsy!

And this pouch!

From Heidi Merrick Love it!

I really love lemon cupcakes and want to make these this summer! I also want to make these Rugelach cookies from Martha Stewart!

This picture is so cute!

And these look like a work of art!

I love the bright colors

Summer project maybe? Candles with leaves...

An sweet arial view picture...it looks WAY better here!

Random cute pictures found here....

That is all for now :)