Bun in the oven!

Well I really don't blog much, but I will probably be using this blog to update family and friends on our most recent news.  June 2nd or somewhere around there, my hubby and I will be welcoming an amazing little blessing into our family. 

WE were very surprised! We have been getting so excited and amazed at how God is forming this little one... Such a mighty, creative, amazing God we serve!

QUAIL

So I have been on a bloggin hiatus lately. I think being in San Diego for three weeks got me off track and distracted. But my most recent endeavor has been with Michelle Williams at Quail! She is an AMAZING designer and I have always loved her ready to wear line. Her new baby and mine is her bridal line. Easy and AMAZING pieces that mix and match and can be any color you dream up!  Needless to say I am bummed these babies weren't around in 09' when I got hitched. Anywhoo I am excited to get this marketing project started and do some awesome photo shoots and fun giveaways!

Cast Iron

Ok so I love love love Ina Garten and her show Barefoot Contessa. Her recipes are simple but so yummy, lots of salt, pepper, olive oil and fresh high quality ingredients. Anytime I have people to cook for, I go straight to her cookbooks. The other day I was watching her make her "steakhouse" steak and I think i was drooling just watchin her make it. It was one of those times you wish you had smell-a-vision real bad. Her key component was the Cast iron pan she seared it in and then stuck the pan in the oven until they were just the way you like em. She claims that because the cast iron stays hot, it makes for a really even cook and keeps the juices in. So I have been searching in antique shops for the perfect cast iron pan and I found mine today for $14 bucks. 

And I just cannot wait to make my honey a yummy steak in my new pan! 

B. JOnes

Dan and I were headed out to meet some friends for dinner and as I was thumbing through my closet I got that feeling. You all have probably felt it. "I hate all my clothes or I've got nothing to wear!"

 well today my sis was brainstormin some ideas for my new career/ job/ internship and she remembered this friend of a friend with FABulous style and a rad business to boot.  Beth  Jones has pretty awesome style and her own styling business on the side (her day job ain't bad either, working with the Quicksilver women's line).

isn't she cute! 

She puts some great storyboards up at her blog and is definitely right ahead of trend... So inspired by her adventurous style. 

Super Couponss

I know i am a total nerd and proud of it. But I must share my secret with you. I was recently in Chicago, for my best friends wedding :)  and her older sister was telling me about super couponing and all the deals she scored by doing it. I was definitely skeptical at first, thinking I would end up with 25 packages of fruit roll-ups and gain 5 lbs, but no no no its amazing. So I was checkin out all the great websites where mommas post their coupon finds with direct links to the coupons themselves and when dan got home I begged him to go with me. When it comes to saving money, Dan is always in, so we printed our coupons and headed out the door. We get to the registers with our finds and our 20 coupons and get the DEATH glare from the clerk. She tells me to check my coupons again, quite rudely might I add. Our total was supposed to be $40.66 but after coupons it was only $18.25! And it wasn't just random crap. Lots of Kashi Cereal and bars, BIC pens, Free CHOCOLATE!! and lots more. 


Needless to say I was beyond stoked and I needed to share. 
Here are some of the websites that really helped me. 


money saving mom


This Frugal life

Fabulously Frugal Mom


PS. some coupons actually give you the item FREE or even  earn you MONey! those were the ones that I was jumping up and down for. 

DIY

Lately I have been super inspired to start some major dIY projects around here. The job hunt has been slow and not too promising so I have been exploring all of my FAVORITE dIy bloggers to get some inspiration to redo my bedroom and finally get that guest room/office done! (and on a budget...) My favorite diy blog has to be Young House Love! This cute couple has re-done their abode on a budget and all by themselves. They utilize craigslist (my recent obsession), Home Depot, Target, Walmart and Ikea; just to name a few. If your looking for some tips or your just bored... check out their blog. 

Anywaysss.... I have been thinking that I want to start small, I am not going to start with a bathroom reno or start jack hammering the ugly green kitchen tile :) although Lord knows I want to.  I was inspired but amazing plush headboards and beds but I can't afford the $900 price tag! For a headboard? No way. so I started researchin.... 

We were at Fashion Island yesterday, watching the rediculously rich push their doggies in strollers (barf), and we stumbled upon the store Room Service. SUPER Modern, Fun, and expensive. But loved their beds and was definitely inspired. here are a few...

simple clean lines.. love the linen and the tufting. 

super funky and fun... maybe a little advanced for a DIY :) 

Here are some comparable ones that I found at Restoration hardware and other retailers. 

restoration.

my original inspiration... I love the two lines of nailhead trim and the all white bedding with the fun bolster pillow. not lovin the rest of the room though.... 

a Pic from someone who did it themselves. I think the trim is too close to the edge. Tip to remember. 

I went over to Casa Sugar and found this AWESOME diy tutorial on making one of these. 

I am so excited to do this project and hopefully change the look of my drab bedroom! i will definitely post some before and after pics of the room. Wish me luck, I will be operating a staple gun, WATch out. 

New antiques in Orange

So I was out in Orange shopping at Country Roads, the best antique mall ever, and came across an amazing line of linens and furniture called Full Bloom Cottage. I usually don't fall for shabby chic decor, but they just do it so stinkin well. They have lots of French inspired furniture and antique pieces that tie their rooms together. Their bedding is TO DIE FOR!! So soft and beautiful. I was about to buy some of their pillows to finish off my bed, but then I looked at the price tag :( 

Hey a girl can dream, right?

ahh need those long mirrors.. 

..amazing clock..

linens from Germany. 

all white, my favoriteee. 

simply amazing.