Thursday, January 27, 2011

Title Schmytle

Oh, hey there.
Yeah... I'm still alive.

There were a couple of moments where I wasn't so sure.  I was positive my life line had gone flatter than Mary Kate & Ashley.  My fever was high, my body was cold & I could see the light(Okay, so maybe it's was the sun beaming through my window)... but I made it!  I pulled through just for you guys.  You're welcome!

Let's be a little random...

I probably need these.  I'm just sayin'.
Summer posted a living room & hallway home tour this week & I swooned.  So fun, comfty & lovely!

I've had these saved on my computer for a while & am finally getting around to sharing them! Lady like Mustaches... of course!  via

Tomorrow, MR & I are packing up the car & heading to Tallahassee for the weekend with the rest of his family to celebrate his nephew's 5th Birthday!  Cross your fingers for me that this cold is really going bye bye so I can enjoy the weekend with everyone!  Hope you all have a great weekend, wherever you are! xo

Monday, January 24, 2011

Wwwwwooooofffff

Trying really hard to start the day with a positive attitude!  But... I can't breathe out of one side of my head & well, I really think that's holding me back.  I have so much to do today though, so I guess I will just have to suck it up!  I always wonder how Mom's function when they are sick.  They have so much to do for everyone else in the family!   I guess it's just one of those abilities you acquire when you become a Mother.  I wish I could borrow that ability today.  Anybody willing to lend theirs out?  I promise to take good care of it.  I may sneeze and cough on it... but that's nothing a little Lysol can't fix. 
Thanks a mondo bunch,
Lacey

Friday, January 21, 2011

TGIF & A Full House of Ex's for Jodie

Holy tons of pun in that title, batman!
I took every stab I saw available. Don't judge.

It's been reported that Jodie Sweetin is engaged.
She was proposed to by the father of her 5 month old baby.
He proposed on Jodie's 29th birthday.
This will be her 3rd marriage.
Uhm, whaaaaaat?
I'll be 27 in 7 months, with zero marriages under my belt!
Nor have I ever had an addiction to crystal meth... not that I can remember anyway.
I'm suddenly starting to feel reeeaaaalll inexperienced. great about myself!

I know what you're thinking...


{{{wink, wink}}}
Happy happy Friday, folks!


Thursday, January 20, 2011

And I Quote

via me- spotted while window shopping

Also... a very happy Birthday to my beautiful Mom, who is 53 years young today! I love you so much Mama! You are the bees knees, woman! xo

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Lacey Appreciation Day


The weather here the last few weeks has been very cold & therefore, much of my time lately has been spent indoors. Maybe that has something to do with my downer attitude & anxiety lately?
Sooo, last weekend MR decided I needed a field trip. He declared it Lacey Appreciation Day, scooped me up & we headed into the city to play.
[maybe I mentioned there should be a national lacey appreciation day at some point... maybe not? ;)]

We strolled through the French Market,
where we grabbed a sweet vintage goody for my bff's birthday

We stopped in to the cigar factory & watched as men hand rolled cigars! MR bought his Dad a couple :)

We popped in a little shop called Red Lantern & got MR a pair of cute socks!

We went to Crescent City Brew House & had a yummy lunch and did a beer tasting!

& When we got home, MR gave me a Lacey Appreciation Day gift!
& I'm in love!
[with the hottie above & with the gift]
[it was an additional Christmas gift he had ordered but wasn't going to come in for Christmas... hence, 'Lacey Appreciation Day' when it came in. He totally overdid it with Christmas, so the little break between gifts was good! Plus... just because gifts are the BEST!]

It was such a wonderful day & filled my brain with happy, positive thoughts!

[feel free to send a link to this post to your man... I believe the title should be "fill in your name here appreciation day" ;)]

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Rediscovering Your Wardrobe

You know that moment when you feel completely defeated by your closet? You find yourself sitting in front of it, praying that something shiny & new will appear for you to wear to that party/hot date/event/meeting/what-have-you?You know the one..
Seriously, there's probably a wear in the carpet in front of my close for this exact reason [via]
My sister and I were talking about our closets today & how we somehow manage to always have them packed, but constantly feel the need for something new. I believe I referred to it as "disgusting", and after evaluating my closet situation again while putting away laundry last night, I stand by that statement. Seriously... I have more than one person needs. Though, that is the case with most of us, right? I personally believe my abundance of clothes is thanks to my crazy great bargain shopping skills, nonetheless, it's outta control to think "i need something new", when I have things hanging in there with the tags still on... EVEN IF I know I can get an unbelievable deal on it.
I found myself needing to weed some things out of my closet in order to hang clean laundry
(again, I disgust myself), and in doing so I rediscovered a few items I kind of forgot about!
It was like that finding a twenty in your coat pocket feeling... amazing!
I realized I have not 1, not 2, but 3 tops I am interested in pairing with a skirt I have never worn. I have 2 or 3 dresses that will find their way to my body for the first time come spring & wedding season. And I found a couple of tops I had smooshed to the back because I thought them to be "summery", but when I pulled it from the back of the closet to reorganize and it landed back on the bar next to my favorite gold cardigan... well, it was love at first sight for them & now they don't want to be apart. It was all the joy in buying something new and pretty, except I didn't have to hear that horrible "brrriiiinnnnnggg" sound the debit/credit card machine makes when your swipe is good.
So, I'm urging y'all to go stand in front of your closet and show it who's boss.
(that's you, you're boss!)

Here are 5 quick tips to get you going:
- Make 3 stacks: 1)never wear/worn 2)toss/donate/sell 3)classics
- Evaluate your "never wear/worn" pile. Why haven't you worn it? Second guessing it now?
Add it to your "toss/donate/sell" pile & then get that pile out of your line of vision for
a while!
- Lay your "classics" & "never wear/worn" piles out on your bed or floor & mix them all together. Pick & pair!
- If you have items that you think are too formal, fancy or stuffy for everyday, try adding a cardigan or pairing it with jeans or leggings to dress it down a bit. Add layers to give it some spunk! It could give it a totally different life for you.
- Now is a good time to pull out accessories & shoes... because sometimes that is what makes an outfit. My current favorite outfit is a thin sweatshirt, skinny jeans, riding boots and a long necklace. It's simple and to the point, but still cute.

Oh, the joy of rediscovering you [via]

Now, go! Shoo!
Have fun ;)

Monday, January 17, 2011

GG Red Carpet Fashion

I didn't watch the awards, only the red carpet.
Sometimes I can handle awards shows,... sometimes, nahsomuch.
Mostly if I watch, it's for the fashion.
Last night, I happened to be at dinner with MR, so that definitely trumps the golden globes.
Here were my thoughts on what I saw of the red carpet:
Best:

Amber Riley of Glee
I thought she looked fabulous! She's a bigger girl & she's not trying to hide her curves! I appreciate that. Gorgeous!
Maria Menounos of I don't know what Maria Menounos was doing there
I saw a couple of women sporting this barely there color, but I think in her case she did it right.
Adding texture was definitely the way to go with this color.(Also, having darker hair helps pull it off) Plus... she's teeny tiny, so the horizontal stripes aren't hurting her.
Don't know how i feel about it:

Olivia Wilde of Tron: Legacy
Part of me kind of loved this Glenda the Good Witch gone bad thing she had going on...
but I'm pretty sure it was the part of me that really loves tacky things, like prom gowns.
Worst:

Diana Agron of Glee
She's a beautiful girl, but I didn't care for this on her at all.
It not only blends in with her skin, but her hair(which looks a little pageanty) is also washing it all out. And then there is the issue with it cutting into her itty bitties. Her boobs are non existent... how did she manage to find a dress that cuts into them? It's like the dress is an inch too short up top.

Natalie Portman of Everything
Ick. Ick. Ick.
I hate seeing pregnant women drape themselves this way. Why not just start wearing the hospital gown now, Natalie? Her bump seems to really have made an appearance and I bet she would have been adorable in something that actually showed it off. Sidenote: The dress, aside from draping... is just plain ugly.

So, do we agree?
Disagree?
Are you throwing up your dukes and callin' me crazy?

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Like A Child


I was tired. I yawned & wiped my sleepy, watery eyes. I peeped over the fluffy comforter to see my boyfriend's handsomeness, completely lost in dreamland. I ran my hands over the covers in search of the remote, dying at this point to turn the television off and drift away to dreamland alongside him.

TV off and eyes shut, I twisted and turned. My heart began to beat faster & my chest became heavy. I felt the urge to cry. I did laps around my brain, searching for a reason to feel this way... but I came up with nothing. I panic. I try to get back to where I was a moment ago.
Remote in hand, i fumble for the power button and soon the room fills with glow.

I am in my cozy bed. I have my very necessary hugging pillow in my arms, my sweet boyfriend is an inch away & as far as my eyes(and brain) can see... all is well. This is something my mind and body just can't grasp though. I continue to grow uncomfortable & anxious. I fight the tears and tell myself I'm fine.

MR rolls over and gives me his routine "Go to bed, babe", and then scoots to where our faces are across from one another. "I feel uncomfortable & anxious", I tell him. He becomes alert and concerned "What is wrong?" he asks. "I just don't know..." I murmur, "I want to cry." He pulls me in close & kisses my forehead. "Relax honey. It's just me and you and everything is just fine." I take a deep breath and try to get my mind right. And then there were tears.

via
He held me and let me cry and feel whatever it was my brain was forcing me to feel. He whispered sweet words in my ear and kissed my tear wet face... "Whatever this is that you're dealing with..." he said, "you're never going to have to deal with it alone." I'm so lucky to have MR, who is so understanding of all of this. He holds me and loves me and stands by my side during my very worst moments and my very best.

I can't explain why I felt that way or why I've felt a little down since that night. The last time I couldn't explain my anxiety, I was a child. And I suppose that's how I've been feeling these last few days. A little scared, a little empty, a little lost... like a child.



post edit:
hi guys :) A few answers to questions in the comments and email messages:
1) No, I did not draw that picture! It's via we♥it ... there's a linky under & to the right of the picture :)
2) If you've been around here a while, you know this isn't my first rodeo with anxiety. I've had a disorder my entire life, so unfortunately, I'm used to it. It's just been a while since I had to deal with it. This is also the first time I've been completely and utterly happy in a relationship and dealt with it.

3) thanks for the love




Thursday, January 13, 2011

And I quote


A child can always teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires.
-Paulo Coelho, The Fifth Mountain.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Future Home

Ohhh, future home, how I love thee already!
Once again day dreaming of a home to fill with pretty things...
or maybe of the pretty things that will fill my home?


Maybe there will be modern dining room furniture...
with an old school twist?
Hillsdale Verona Rectangle Dining Table in Cappuccino
[b/c yowza, I love the idea of a bench at the kitchen table]
Fun chairs
Skyline Furniture Armless Chair in Gerber Surf
[my name is lacey & i love you, darling chair]
Then I will top my fun chair off with classic pillows that have silhouettes of the kiddos I love on them! Heck, I'll even make it myself ;)
http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.143317309.jpg
[this is my cute nephew]
A stack of lovely mug rugs for the coffee table
DwellStudio T420-26-56 - Gate Sun Coasters - Set of Four
[I only drooled a little when I found these]
& Obviously there needs to be lots of salvaged & refinished furniture

[this is very similar to my sewing cabinet that i've been wanting to cover in paint forever... i don't know if i will be able to resist much longer after seeing this beauty!]via

Ohhhh, a girl can dream! Ahem, & well... this aint my first future home dream rodeo.
What's your must have item for your home or future home?
I have a new one every month, I think!

Speaking of something new every month,
I'm receiving something new this month that I'll be doing a lovely little review on
& eeeee, I can't wait, as it's one of my very favorite things!
You'll find out soon :)

Happy happy Tuesday, y'all!
xo

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

And I Quote


Sometimes, she thought, courage was simply a matter of putting one foot in front of another and not stopping. -Anita Shreve.


Saturday, January 1, 2011

Blog Hops

Blog Hops & Linky Lists!
Monday:
Making
Tuesday:
Tip Junkie handmade projects

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:







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Blog Hops Everyday






New is good, right?


Hello there 2011. It is lovely to meet you!
I am Lacey and I'm hoping you and I will be fast friends.
Honestly, I am hoping for a lot from you, 2011.
I hope you'll bring my sweet friends beautiful babies.
I hope you'll bring my MR a bit of good luck.
I hope you'll bring my dear friend a beautiful wedding day.
I hope you'll bring my family & friends good health.
I hope you'll spread some happiness and help heal last years pain.
I hope you'll bring me motivation, inspiration & better time management.
I hope you'll bring nights of love and laughter and perfection.

Be good to us 2011, and we'll be good to you.

(pst, it's 1-1-11... isn't that weird?!)