Maryn's Bridal Shower

What a wonderful weekend this has been.

Saturday was busy busy busy!

First... a beautiful bridal shower for my little sweet chick of a cousin.

Second... a co-workers wedding.

Third... a high school reunion.

Phew! I'm dead tired tonight and will be hitting my pillow as soon as I hit "publish" on this post but I had an awesome time at all three events and it was well worth the little sleep I got.

Hope you had a fabulous weekend too!

p.s. Can you believe fall is right around the corner? I'm craving some apple donuts.

{engagement pictures taken by Matt Ayers Photography}

{special thank you to Molly and Brooke for helping me out with some pictures! Good work!}

I had the opportunity to interview my cousin in front of her guests at the shower and one of the questions I asked her was..

"Do you and Travis have a favorite song?"

her response... "Jason Mraz- I won't give up on you"

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Here is the video if you want to check it out!

What happened to innocent looking Jason Mraz? I think it's time he finds himself a razor and a pair of scissors, don't you?

Jcrew Necklace, Beauty Secrets,Pesto, and Quote of the Day

It has arrived!!

 {cheese'n with excitement}

The one and only, highly anticipated.... JCrew Bubble Necklace.

I came home from work yesterday and saw the package waiting for me in my mailbox. My impatient nature couldn't resist busting open the box and trying it on even before I stepped foot inside my house. 

LOVE LOVE LOVE it.

Also, my sweet 83 year old Grandmother is an avid reader of my blog and saw my post about this necklace and placed a pair of earrings in the mail that she thinks will go great with it! Yay! More to look forward to. Thanks in advance Gram.

On that note, I had such a great day yesterday if anyone cares to know. I'm not sure what made it so great other than the fact that I found out Sephora is now open inside our mall {about time}...

I caught up with a couple old friends...

and had a productive day at work.

NOW. Switching topics.

FIRST. Beauty secrets.

1. Over the years I have been collecting a plethora of vases.

Some are so ugly that I should just throw them out... or give to Goodwill, but I just can't! I always seem to hang on to them. You know, just in case mr. prince charming someone sends me a bouquet of flowers? {actually, on that note.. i'm not one for flowers, really. They die fast and never match the decor in my house- unless they are white...so now I really don't know why I keep them.} 

rambling...

Point is... I decided to clean out the dust from an old vase I had lying around and fill it with rice to be used as a make up brush holder. This makes it so much easier to grab and keep clean when I need to use one. 

2. Love my OPI polish  called "Panda-Monium Pink" 

It is just the right amount of pink with a hint of purple. Pretty for spring or summer! Also, I have to admit that I finally started taking my moms advice when she tells me that polish will look better if I stay PATIENT {ha} and wait for each coat of polish to dry completely before putting on another. Looks great!

SECOND. Food.

 Remember that basil plant I talked about in a previous post?

Well that bad boy ain't givin' up! She (oh wait, I just said it was a boy) is still in full bloom. Providing me with plenty of basil for all different kinds of recipe's. 

I plucked a few leaves and made a delicious pesto sauce from THIS recipe. 

Tasty!

I want to leave you with this quote I found the other day. It makes me happy.

Have a great Thursday.