Pinspiration

psssst,

there's some craftyness happening over here,

and all of it,

came from these pins

                                                                    Source: jesslc.com via Jess on Pinterest

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                                                                Source: lorrinteriors.blogspot.com via Terri on Pinterest

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be sure to pop back by tomorrow for my first

Saw It, Pinned It, Did it.

and, if you've got any awesome DIYs to share, lemme know!

Pinspirationally Crafty

I've definitely had the "itch" to do more craft projects. 

But..which one?

maybe curlyque swizzle sticks (and garland)

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a ornament for Shiva?

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coasters of all our travels?

I mean, I've GOT to do something to remember everywhere we've been. 

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speaking of special occasions..

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or maybe just some pretty art?

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I dunno what..and I dunno when I'll get to, but I really miss being crafty and having projects. 

Time to get back into the swing of it. 

another day, another destiny

can you sense a theme yet?

Anyway, while I'm scurrying around working, cleaning, packing, caring for animals
and meeting some of my lovely blogger friends, content here is going to be light. ish.

I fully plan on tickling your fancy with tons of pics when I get a chance to get caught up.
 READ: next week/the week after. :)

For now. Let's discuss two quotes, shall we?

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This..startled me. I find myself having less and less time and yet, my life is so full. I have made so many new friends from blogging, plus IRL friends, (crazy right?). Did I mention that I LOVE my parents for all they do, and Mike's family for being so kind, and Mike for being..well...him. More later on that.. Maybe during all of this moving/packing/crazy, I need to stop and soak up everything around me more.

and:

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If you would have asked me about being alone 6, or even 2, months ago, I would swear that I hated it. What I really hated, was being lonely. Once upon a time, I lived in a house with my thenboyfriend, his BFF and the BFF's girlfriend, and it was the loneliest I've ever been. I was surrounded by people, pets, and clutter, and I hated every single second. Today, Mike is 3000 miles away, yet, I'm NO WHERE near lonely. In fact, I hardly ever feel lonely. I'd rather stay at home with my dog and cats and watch a movie than go out sometimes, and that..is new for me. I still wish Mike was here, and I'd still rather be in the same room as someone, but I'm learning that the real -me- likes some quiet by-myself time.

I will, however, never admit to anything that I just wrote.
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Tomorrow brings you a normal "Friday Hodgepodge" and even a "Shiva Saturday"
(well, two days from now brings you that..I can't give you everything at once) 
and next week ( squared!)  is EUROPE!
I hope you like it here guys, cause I do.
The ride's bumpy, but super cool.


What about you? Am I the only one learning about myself at 26?
Wasn't I supposed to "find myself" in college?

At the end of the day...

you're another day older. 

(name that show)

We're still here. 

Packing, cleaning, working, moving, general hubbub. 

Yes, I have TONS of photos to show you, but I'm not quite to that point yet.

 I keep having rough day after rough day, and then typing up a post with nice edited photos...

isn't happening. 

Can we look at Pinterest photos today?

I saw this rug in Target today, think it's too girly for our living room?

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Do you think having all this in a guest room would make up
for having an air mattress on a bedframe instead of a real mattress?

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Can someone send me $100 to buy this? I'm kinda loving all things Paris right now

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and finally, just something to make us all smile. :)
Dogs diving after tennis balls:

psssst. TRIFABB meetup tonight in Durham. HORRAY!

I promised

Hope one of these makes you giggle:

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this is my favorite :

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Pinterestingly Enough

Wellllp, one shower down, 

one bacherlorette party to go!

I'm not planning this one though, le sigh, so I don't have insane amounts of creative control or details to plan and make and figure out. 

But, I'm a crafter. 

I like it. 

So I'ma be making stuff for this. 

Maybe even some of these :)

                                                                                                 Source: celebrations.com via Terri on Pinterest

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                                                                                             Source: designdazzle.blogspot.com via Terri on Pinterest

                                                                                               Source: craftlike.me via Terri on Pinterest

Alright Apes, now's your chance for input. 

It's also YOUR chance for input!

Pinteresting Wednesday (Home Edition)

While I'm getting ready for the move to the new place ,

tune in tomorrow AM for the pictures!!, 

I find myself daydreaming on Decor Inspiration & DIY projects. 

These are some of my favorites. 

I'm thinking Blue/Yellow for the kitchen. 

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Also, you know I love my beach themes, I think they'll stick around.

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I definitely see some "map" art, and some NC/NY/CA love in our future.
Plus all of our travels have to be represented, right?

                                                                                          Source: designsponge.com via Terri on Pinterest

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Finally, there's a bonus nook in our master room, that I think I might take over.
Pretty jewelry stands, lucite make-up storage, gold & white: Mine.

                                                                                                Source: mintlovesocialclub.com via Terri on Pinterest

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What about you? 

Any dream decor inspiration to share?

Relaxing the Brain

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Wednesday Uplifting

Sometimes you just need a mid-week, mid-month, mid-year pick me up.

Or, at the very least, just scroll all the way down ;)

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Pinteresting Travel?

Well, our traveling season is almost upon us. 

There won't be two weeks in a row where we're both in Raleigh.. 

Til November. 

I can't be walking around New York (2), 

Charleston, Savannah, London, Paris, 

Amsterdam, Home,  or DC looking like this:

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So, I gotta learn

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I mean, I'm not SUPER concerned about packing for any trip but Europe. 

10 days in a carryon seems daunting. 

Do I take boots? It will be Fall..

What about flats? 

Do Europeans wear jewelry? black? BRIGHTCOLORS?

If you have answers to those questions PLEASE lemme know. 

I digress, I've started looking at other bloggers packing lists and set ups:

Source: alovelyescape.blogspot.com via Terri

Source: stripesandsequins.com via Terri on Pinterest

But, don't get me started on what I'll back to keep in the seat with me, 

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Or what beauty supplies I'll take (in less than 3oz), 

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Or what I'll wear on the plane?

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It's time to start making some style boards I guess.

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Any packing/travel advice?