1. Favorite TV show? 
I absolutely love the decorating show called flipping out, Jeff is hilarious

2. Song you can't stop listening to.
Lately I have been experimenting with country music and I'm lovin it!

3. Red or nude lips? 
Nude or glossy pink... Gotta have that shine

4. Facebook or Twitter? 
Facebook, I don't even understand the concept behind twitter

5. Gold or silver? 
Gold watches, silver jewelry

6. Favorite fashion designer/or clothing line?
You can't beat the classic look of jcrew but I have a new obsession with Tory burch

7. Any recent travels? 
Nooooo ugh

8. Makeup you can't live without? 
Bobbi brown bronzer in medium

9. Favorite childhood TV show? 
I remember liking rug rats

10. Straight, curly or wavy hair? 
I have straight blonde hair but I love it wavy when my hairdresser does it for me

11. What were you doing a year ago from now? 
I was devoted to working out and dieting... Boy things can change in a year ha

12. If you could live in any era what would it be? 
Now without the recession


13. Where are you from? 
The good ole south - north Carolina

14. Favorite food? 
Thai.

15. Makeup or fashion? 
I find myself getting more excited when reading about new beauty products

16. Movie you saw most recently? 
Some scary documentary about Liberia, I'm just trying to learn something new about this crazy world everyday

17. Nickname? 
Lindz?

18. You're secretly terrified of.. 
Whales, blood, and our economy

19. Heels or flats? 
Flats please. Or wedges. 

20. Favorite snack?
Hummus and pita chips or a margarita

Most people paint the trim and doors in their home bright white because that seems to have become the norm. Check out the black trim and door trend. I love the contrast between the stark white walls and the rich dark colors!

Animal Accents

My boyfriend loves to hunt and fish so i might take advantage of his hobby and get some antlers out of the deal! Check out this awesome room with mounted antlers galore! I love the idea of just using the antlers and not mounting the whole animal head. Something about eyes staring at me from the wall freaks me out!

Pops of color!

I like its so cool how they painted the wooden legs bright yellow then accented with a matching pillow! What a sneaky way to add some color.

I always thought if i had a beach house i would paint the kitchen cabinets a pretty robins egg blue color but this pink is pretty cool too! Plus, you can get away with anything at the beach.

Pink walls and a green couch! So preppy but in a sophisticated way!

Oriental rugs are beautiful, no doubt, but this floral runner is awesome!

Bright Bohemian Chic

I still obsessively decorate my future home, in my head, on a daily basis...

Here are a few more decorating ideas i have come across...

I love the idea of matching twin beds in a guest bedroom! I am also obsessed with the bright orange headboards with the nail head design.

Velvet is great but purple velvet is fabulous!!

I have never understood why people spend so much time and money on fancy window treatments. My house is going to have billowing white linen curtains on every window! I heard IKEA has great white panel curtains for under 20 bux a pair!! Here is a little secret when hanging window treatments... hang the curtains as close to the ceiling as possible... it will make the ceiling feel higher and thus the room bigger!

How do we feel about painting the ceiling the same pattern as the walls? I think i kind of like it... especially the yellow and white stripes!

This is what love should feel like!

"I think we have to make our own rules. I don't think we should live our lives in relationships based off old traditions that don't suit our world any longer. I think a lot of people are married to people they're not romantic with any more. I just didn't ever marry anybody that I then had to get divorced from. We break up. We move on. Guys need women who challenge them and don't let them get away with their shit. Women, conversely, need to not be crazy bitches who blow up when their guys tell them something that scares them. Women who know who they are and are confident are the sexiest. I don't find women who are looking for people's approval to be sexy. I mean, it's easy to seduce, but to be truly attractive, to bring people in and be sexy, I think that comes from the inside." -Cameron Diaz

Cozy Neutrals

New Obsession - Acrylic

Love this acrylic chair!! Adds a modern touch to your home. Also, notice the felt pillow! So cute!

More touches of pink for your home!

The pink chaise lounge above is gorgeous and adds a pop of color to this white themed room!

Another way to add some color to your home is by adding fun colorful dishes and glassware!

These leather ottomans are a cool shape and color!

Yes, you can paint your walls pink just stay away from anything that resembles bubble gum!

You know Elizabeth Taylor was a good woman because she loved horses :)

Simple things you should do...

Compliment three people each day.

Overtip breakfast waitresses.

Look people in the eye.

Say "thank you" a lot.
Say "please" a lot.

Make new friends

Have good posture.

Don't gossip.

Don't spread yourself too thin.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Be bold and courageous.

Don't procrastinate.

Get your priorities straight.

Call your mother and father.

I do not like the word "wide" and refuse to let it be part of my vocabulary but im kinda liking "wide" legged pants and flares! THEY ARE COMING BACK! Lets face it skinny jeans and jeggings made my legs look like plump sausages and it was not flattering! I just hope im tall enough at 5"2 to pull off this flared look! Maybe if i learn to walk in heels i can make it work ;)

Goodbye jeans on the left, hello fabulous jeans on the right! Love her peacoat too with the gold buttons!

Are you guys liking this new/old look?

Bucket List Continued...

• Be a contestant on a TV game show
• See the Northern Lights
• Go bungee jumping
• Go to Iceland and soak in the thermal springs
• Break some world record no matter how ridiculous i just want to be in that book!
• Go to Las Vegas and win one hand at a poker table

Beautiful Church turned Gorgeous House

The color pink is a visual aphrodisiac. No wonder its my favorite color!

Motivation Songs

1. Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
2. Chariots of Fire – Vangelis
3. The Final Countdown – Europe
4. We Are the Champions – Queen
5. We Will Rock You – Queen
6. I’ve Got the Power – Snap
7. It’s My Life – Bon Jovi
8. Affirmation – Savage Garden
9. Beautiful Day – U2
10. What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
11. I Feel Good – James Brown
12. I Can See Clearly Now – Johnny Nash
13. Lovely Day – Bill Withers
14. Walking On Sunshine – Katrina and the Waves
15. Live Like You Were Dying – Tim McGraw
16. I Believe I Can Fly – R. Kelly
17. You Gotta Be - Des’ree
18. When You Believe – Mariah Carey/ Whitney Houston
19. Hero – Mariah Carey
20. I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
21. Bad Day – Daniel Powter
22. Man In The Mirror – Michael Jackson
23. I’m Alive – Celine Dione
24. Tub Thumping – Chumba Wumba
25. Lose Yourself – Eminem
26. Remember The Name – Fort Minor
27. Till I Collapse – Eminem
28. Return to Innocence – Enigma
29. O Fortuna – Carmina Burana

Bucket List Continued...

Bare all on a nude beach
Visit the Amazon Rainforest
Learn to sail a sailboat
Shoot a gun- DONE
...Now to shoot a large animal
Experience Spring Break in Panama City Beach, Florida -DONE
Go to Mardi Gras
Spend New Years Eve in Times Square
Ride a camel...or elephant?
Jump off a cliff into a natural body of water

My Bucket List

I have been reading articles on the idea of creating a personal bucket list and how you should live your life to the fullest. A bucket list is a mixture of all the crazy fun exciting meaningful things you want to do in your life before you die. Some may be utterly ridiculous or downright crazy but that's OK!

Here is my Bucket List...

1. Skydive (March 5, 2011)
2. Learn spanish fluently
3. Achieve and maintain my ideal weight (117) nothing more, nothing less
4. Run a marathon
5. Take up a new and challenging sport
6. Start my own business -DONE
7. Climb some impressively high mountain
8. Go on an outward bound trip -DONE
9. Ride in a hot air balloon
10. Learn wine appreciation
11. Take up dancing... especially the salsa!
12. Go swimming with dolphins -DONE
13. Jump a 4 ft course on my horse or any horse
14. Live in a different country for at least six months
15. Study abroad -DONE
16. Create your dream home -in progress in my head haha
17. Conquer my biggest fear - whales
18. Get my pilots license
19. Drive a race car -DONE

I'm sure this list will continue to grow so this post is "to be continued"...

Things everyone woman should know how to do... (we dont NEED men they are just fun to have around from time to time)

1.  Build a Fire
2.  Operate a Computer
3.  Perform CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver
4.  Drive a Manual Transmission Vehicle
5.  Do Basic Cooking
6.  Change a Tire
7.  Remember Names
8.  Handle the Police charmingly
9.  Perform Basic First Aid
10.  Swim
11.  Parallel Park
12.  Recognize Personal Alcohol Limits
13.  Select Good Produce
14.  Handle a Hammer, Axe or Handsaw
15.  Speak at Least Two Common Languages
16.  Recite Basic Geography
17.  Flirt Without Looking Ridiculous
18. Take Useful Notes
19.  Navigate with a Map and Compass
20.  Hook Up a Basic Home Theater System
21.  Jump Start a Car

I am not saying i know how to do all these things but I WILL!

Sunshine and Summertime

This warm weather makes me long for summer and lazy days on the beach with a margarita.. 

After months of pilates and the eliptical im excited to go bikini shopping!

I love Victorias Secret even though their bikinis are pint size but i suppose thats just more motivation to hit the gym the next couple of months!

Nine West

I love Nine West Shoes! They are adorable and affordable! I wear boots all winter long so im so excited to try out some new wedges and sandals this summer...

Here are some of my favorites from the website and i want them all mmwahhahha!

The ones above are my FAVORITE... so cute with skinny jeans, white jeans, shorts AND dresses!

I am going to buy one pair a week until i own all four!! I am still looking for some sleek black sandals too!

I love a good horse race!! Its Carolina Cup time, yall!

http://carolina-cup.org/

I love that my friends are so social and i cant wait for this years Carolina Cup! I will miss my UNCW crew but hope to go with some Chatham Hall girls this year!

What do you guys think of this dress??

With some cute wedges and a bigggg hat!!

What your body is really trying to tell you...

www.naturopathyworks.com/pages/cravings.php

A bedroom fit for a Princess

I have switched makeup brands!!

I have never been true to any makeup brand except maybe Lancome but i just fell in love with Nars cosmetics!! I bought the famous Orgasm blush this weekend and am amazed by how much brighter my cheeks look!

This blush is gorgeous and it looks bright in the compact but actually goes on very sheer! The glitter is also really subtle. I loved this blush so much that I'm actually switching my whole makeup bag to Nars products. I have been stalking the Nars website and here are a few other products i plan on getting my next trip to Sephora..

"A glowing, satin-finish foundation with sheer and buildable coverage. Replete with skincare benefits and the NARS Complexion Brightening Formula, skin is hydrated, more luminous, softer and smoother. Used daily, Sheer Glow Foundation improves skin brightness, radiance and texture. For normal to dry skin types."

Gotta have my liquid eyeliner!

I think i will stick to Lancome Definicels mascara just because it works wonders but i cant wait to load up on all other Nars goodies!

http://www.examiner.com/animal-training-in-national/horse-agility

This is so awesome however i like actually riding the horses :)