running.

last week i decided that i was going to dust off my tennis shoes and start running again. it's been over a yr and a lot has happened in that yr including bed rest and baby #2. i'm not going to lie and say it was a piece of cake. i was actually kind of scared. but i did it w/ baby #2 in tow (i think i prefer running w/ a stroller). and now i am on day 7 of running and i love it. okay, some days i would like to just stay in bed and drink my coffee...and maybe eat a donut w/ chocolate frosting (or two)...but i've got jeans i am trying to fit back into!

*images courtesy of brown button, coco + kelly, stephanie rausser

Know Your Antiques

I went on a recent visit to my grandparents house and what a lucky duck I was, my grandfather gifted me this neat old book! Now I have no excuse when I go antique shopping, there is a ton of great information in here. Plus it's another great one to add to my growing collection. I also got these cute petal compotes from a bridal shower I recently attended (they are part of a set of two) which were filled with lots of candies and sweets as the theme of the shower was candy, and as you can see the compote is now empty... so you get the idea! I guess it's been a very SWEET week for me!

Milk & Cookies

Made some yummy homemade oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies and washed them down with a glass of lactose free milk (yuppers I am lactose intolerant), and even got to try out my new striped straws!

fun striped straws {here}

that dog....

i feel like i can relate to the look on that dog's face.....like when i go to my closet to put on my running shoes or when i open my bread box to make a sandwich and only have hot dog buns.....

how genius is that powder room??!! love how they incorporated the window and put the mirror on the side wall.

*images courtesy of pretty world, house and life, things that inspire, moodboard

DX (WWE) HQ Wallpaper

D-Generation X also known as Degeneration X, DX and D-X is professional wrestling group in WWE. Originally Formed by Rick Rude, Chyna, Triple H and Shawn Michaels in 1997. And later in August 2000 it got disbanded.

Again it reformed in June 2006 as the duo of Triple H and Shawn Michaels. It successfully until Triple H's quadriceps injury at New Year's Revolution in 2007.D-Generation X reformed in 2009. They disbanded again in 2010 shortly before the retirement of Michaels.

* World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment
o WWE Tag Team Championship (1 time) – Triple H and Shawn Michaels
o WWF Championship (3 times) – Shawn Michaels (1) and Triple H
o WWF European Championship (5 times) – Shawn Michaels Triple H and X-Pac
o WWF Hardcore Championship (2 times) – Road Dogg (1) and Billy Gunn
o WWF Intercontinental Championship (3 times) – Triple H and Road Dogg
o WWF/World Tag Team Championship (7 times) – The New Age Outlaws (Road Dogg and Billy Gunn) (4), X-Pac and Kane (2), and Triple H and Shawn Michaels
o WWF Women's Championship (1 time) – Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley

John Cena HQ Wallpaper

John Felix Anthony Cena is an American actor, hip hop musician, and professional wrestler employed by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on its Raw brand.


Cena made his television debut answering an open challenge by Kurt Angle on June 27, 2002. He almost beat Kurt Angle in that match. After that Cena become people's superstar.

Apart from WWE , Cena has done few Hollywood movies.
2006-The Marine
2009-12 Rounds
2009-Psych
2009-True Jackson,VP
2010-Legendary
2010-Hannah Montana
2010-Fred : The Movie

monday, monday

here is your set of monday pretties.....i definitely will add this kitchen to my 'list' as well...the star wallpaper i love, and those barn lanterns- yes, please!

*images courtesy of things that inspire, lauren stern design, rikshaw design, a life more fabulous, erin martin

Beauty Bag: Nancy, Marcus Design

Hello lovely Wallpaper readers!! I'm really excited to be part of the Beauty Bag series, a big thank you Liz for counting me in!

I can recall being fascinated with makeup from a young age ... does any one remember those dolls that you could put under hot water and makeup would magically appear on their faces? I loved those dolls :) Since makeup doesn't magically appear on me, my Beauty Bag is brimming with goodies {a girl never can have too many products!} Here are a few of the things I just can't live without:

1. Purminerals Radiance Blush - leaves the softest touch of pink, perfection!

2. Covergirl Lashblast Volume {in Very Black} - My lashes are nearly non-existent. This mascara truly solves my problem.

3. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion - This stuff not only comes in a cool looking bottle, it literally is MAGIC! My eyelids tend to get oily and I end up looking like a racoon at the end of the day. This primer seriously keeps everything where it should be!!

4. Bare Escentuals Brush Kit - I have brushes in all shapes and sizes, having the right tools for the job is key!

5. Mac Lipglass {in Lychee Luxe} - This is my go-to summer color, the coral hue works perfectly with a golden tan, which I am currently trying to extend as long as I can :)

6. Mac Pro Longwear Lipcolor {in Night Rose} - Best lipcolor. EVER. It really stays on all day no matter what you do. They call it Longwear for a reason!

And the one beauty product that I can't live without??

bareMinerals Matte SPF 15 Foundation. It's pure mineral goodness that is light and absorbs oils during the day. I can't walk out the door without it! I hope you enjoyed my must-have list.

Thanks to the lovely and talented Nancy of Marcus Design for sharing her beauty bag of goodies with us! #3 on her list has definitely peaked my interest, I too hate it when my eyeshadow turns oily and it begins to feel more like eye shadow cream, so this eyeshadow primer sounds great!

Guess who?

Want to play another game of guess who? You guys were all shocked by the last game {here}so I bet you guys can't guess where these home furnishings come from...

hint: this place is cost effective

see if you can guess first, then take a peek to see if you were right...

answer {here}

Fall Inspired Decor

Since it is officially the Fall season I wanted to share some fall inspired pictures. The fall season reminds me of rustic woods, deep chocolate browns, burnt orange, rich burgundy, yellow umbers and olive greens. All  of these images make me think of comfort, warmth and curling up on a cool fall night in front of a cracklin' fire with a cashmere throw and a mug of chai tea.

Have a great weekend everyone!

{all images via Pottery Barn}

yippee...

it's the weekend and i couldn't be happier.....date night tonight, the library's annual book sale (children's books galore) and a great community yard sale tomorrow! that's my idea of a perfect weekend :)

*several people asked about the warehouse sale i went to in charleston....it's the lux sale and if you are in the market for deals on furniture/ lighting/rugs, you should check it out!

*images courtesy of the neotraditonalist, stepmodo

Owl

I have an obsession with owls, okay I feel so much better now that I got that off my chest! I have my new brass owl bottle opener {here} and my thrift store painted oil {here} and now I can add my new paperweight owl to my growing owl collection. I found this super cute paper weight online at Sassydoggs etsy shop. What do you think, is my owl collection getting out of hand? either way I love them all.

Do It Yourself

Here is a rather fun Halloween DIY that I am dying to try! Sandra from Sawdust and Paper Scraps made a spooky black candelabra!! head over {here} for the full tutorial.

Sandra took this and made it into...

this!

images via {here}

The talented Sandra also made these scary skull candle holders! check out the instructions {here}

can't wait to start decorating for Halloween!! not yet though!

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