Inspiration

No one seems to tell you that 'feathering your nest' takes time... For the person with the average income, that is. My home is slowly coming together but I'm getting impatient! My West Elm credit card sits empty and let me tell you it takes sheer will power because holy heck I could get in trouble there! Anyway, I used to want a very cold living room environment. The plan was acorn wood, grey, charcoal, white and black. Well I'm kind of discovering that I love color and prints, textures, patterns... And a dab of neon. The furniture I like is timeless but the other lovelies are vibrant and lively. So woohoo for new discoveries. These photos are from pinterest and they're inspiring in the color department. 
 
 

 

Apologize for my absence!

Sorry I have been MIA. I've been dealing with so much stressful crud lately I had nothing good to say. Like at all, so I spared you guys my negativity. My husband, however, got the whole lot of it. Though he can't complain too much since it was drama from his life that seeped into our home life against our will! I feel quite proud of myself for keeping said emotions off the blog, though. :) 

Happy to now report that though the drama is still going on it's a bit less dramatic and I feel like I can function like a normal human being again. Some new and totally insanely amazing adventures are on the horizon for my husband and I and a few of our friends. I'm pretty excited to see where it all ends up. Italy. So far that's where it's currently located and the husband and I almost had to make an impromptu exploration over to Italy but it was too last minute for us! Which worked out because they changed the dates so we would've ended up having to change flights, EXPENSIVE. It would've been EXPENSIVE. I would get more specific but I'm not exactly sure what I can share at this time. It's gonna be huge and I'll yell it from the rooftops when I've been given the okay. :) No. I am not pregnant.

I haven't stopped to congratulate my bestie on my blog yet! (at least not complete with a picture) She's a little momma bear, now! A very proud mother of little miss Selah Evangeline Reid who was a whole 8 pounds! Chunky little babes. She's perfection and I can't wait to see her when I go home for Christmas. This update is pretty late considering Selah has been in the world for about 2 weeks-ish! 

I stole this picture from Danielle's instagram but I think it's my favorite!

I love and miss your face bestie!

It's weird when your best friend has a baby. I've had friends have kids but this time feels almost as special as if it were my own sister. I've known Danielle since I was 17, she was 19 so I'd say we have spent some of the biggest years together like college, college graduations, engagements, weddings and now babies! It's been so awesome "growing up" with her as my best friend. Love ya, lady. Like a sister! I'll join you in parenthood soon-ish. ;) Considering I got married first it's only fair that you are a mom first. ;)

Anyway, it's heating up in my apartment to a point where the working out idea makes me want to hurl. The headache is definitely not helping so I am going to go medicate and see how much I can accomplish around my apartment before the heat makes me drop.

Happy Wednesday, friends.

Pink

I decided to update some of my pictures. When I was a teenager I took selfies way too often. Anyway I got this pretty, light and feminine silk top and decided since it was a good hair and makeup day might as well take a min and snap some pics.

I'll update more when I can find happy and positive things to share! I blame the full moon for my irrational anger issues this week! *whoa*

Hope everyone is having a nice week! 

 
 
 

Sincerely, Jules.

 

This girl has the best taste in fashion in my own personal opinion! I found her outfit photos on Pinterest and loved every single one!! Thought I'd share with you guys.
 Happy Friday, loves. Husband and I are making some quesadillas. 

-until next time.

XO
 
 

Plush loves

I decided I have been wanting to create something that is filed under "cutesy, home decor". The little plush heads are for decorative purposes only; they are not a toy. I currently have them on my shelf and I'm quite pleased with them. I was finally able to put this vintage inspired tinsel I found at Paper Source to good use! I love sparkle. I'm a girl, I am quite typical in that regard, so of course just about everything I create has to have at least a touch of sparkle. Adds that little something extra. Be Brave has been a motto that I have been drawn to using frequently. It is something I have had to tell myself a gazillion times over the last couple years of my life because we have been doing so many brand new, big 'life' things. Moving to California being one of the biggest changes and events in my life. We moved to California without having visited and it took bravery. The unknown is intimidating as heck. Those two words have helped me get through a lot of crazy. I wouldn't trade this adventure for any other. It's not perfect. It's not as glamorous as you would think. Not at all. It's hard in ways I never expected but it's my adventure, and I find it's easier to get through the tough stuff if you think of it as just part of the adventure. Adventure isn't perfect. It's wild and unknown. 

Well, my friends. I hope your Thursday goes well. I have more work to do.

XO

Prone to Wander

Creativity can come from the strangest places. I had this cardboard box from a purchase I made from etsy and figured, "why not paint it?" So I did and this is it. :) I'm currently working on a wood box that will be painted with my designs. I've been super busy with projects. I have taken up some amateur embroidering and I'll share my creations shortly. One is a gift. I decided I wanted to dabble in children's room 'decor'. I had to take a break from that task because somehow I kind of burst a blood vessel on my knuckle and it's pretty darn sore. I can't just do nothing so that's partly whyi'm painting the wood box. ;) 

Anyway, friends, I hope your day is going well. I have to work out and get back to painting. Have a happy day.

XO
 

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