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May Goals

Two things to understand before you continue reading this post. 1) I realized that I am posting my May goals at close to the end of the month. 2) Where did the month of April go?

Please continue on now...

 

My May goals are pretty fun. Well, so far every month has been fun. But I am pretty confident I can stay on top of this month more. Even with it being nearly over. Need to use my big camera (DSLR) more...this is continuing from April...more to come on this topic. Need to organize my jewelry. I'll try to stay on top of Project Life. Must find a piece of art for our living room. And I want to walk barefoot in the grass more...perfect spring activity.

What the heck happened with April and my goals? Gosh, the month just flew by. I only used my big camera once. Boo. Which is why this goal is being continued in May.  I organized my crazy scarf collection. I did not stay up to date on Project Life, but oh well. We started and finished our first home improvement project. That was a big one. However, I failed at buying a new plant. Hmph...I'm 2 for 5 with my goals...not the best results. But still fun.

More to come with May.

xoxo.

 

Project Life (Again)

Here is the last week of April + first week of May for Project Life. Done. Thank goodness I am caught up again. This is where I would normally vow to never-ever-ever fall behind again with this project...but how very unrealistic that would be. Maybe May will be different. Or maybe not. The fun of this project is also not putting pressure to have deadlines or specific time frames. I just need to enjoy the process.

xoxo.

Project Life

Oh, Project Life. I honestly adore this project. I love capturing our simple and every day moments and having a place to keep these memories. The down side with Project Life is when I get way behind and have piles of photos to scrapbook. Sigh.

I am finally up to date. Finally.

April was a crazy hectic month...and so fun at the same time. Glad I have it all documented. 

Happy National Scrapbook Day!

Happy NSD, my friends!

I'll be spending the day babysitting contractors for our lighting project with a little scrapbooking thrown in!

 

I'll be attempting to visit TwoPeas and Studio Calico today for challenges and chats (like last year). I'm leaving the expectation low for myself since I am so unorganized this year.

Happy NSD, I hope all my crafty friends are able to sneak in some scrapbooking time!

Meet Olivia.

There are a handful of moments that have taken my breath away. Getting engaged. Getting married. Buying our house. Big things like that.

Meeting baby Olivia Burns could be in a category all its own. Where to even begin. Maybe 7 months ago when my best friend since pre-school told me she was pregnant. Maybe spending New Years Eve with her and seeing her sweet baby bump. Maybe her text that she was in labor. I know, it was laying eyes on Livi. Yes, that is it. 

There is no greater joy than holding that sweet, precious little baby. And seeing my best friends as parents...tired, stressed, and overjoyed. Beyond happy to see people I adore so very happy.

One question, how did we get to be this old? I feel like Rainna and I were just putting on glitter makeup, dancing to KIIS-FM, gossiping, and selling Girl Scout Cookies. Where does time go?

xoxo.

April Goal: 1 House Improvement Project

Another April goal was to start 1 house improvement project. We have a slew of them to work on. Hmph...so overwhelming.

Our very first project was having our old box lights in the kitchen removed and adding recessed lighting. The kitchen lighting was terrible. One of the covers fell and broke. One of the bulbs was burnt out causing our kitchen to look like a scene out of a horror movie. I don't think I need to continue explaining...

The lighting project has started. Can't wait to for this to be finished and to enjoy the finished results!

xoxo.

April Goal: Organize My Growing Scarf Collection

Yesterday I admitted my scarf obsession. The disorganization has been driving me bonkers. There is nothing more frustrating than being late for work (normal) and not being able to find the scarf I want to wear that day.

This was my collection, pre-April goal. Some of the scarves are on the ground. Many are tangled around another scarf. Not the way my pretties should be living.

I needed an idea that would be good for a small space. Our closet is tiny. And at this point in time, Jon is taking half of it. Not sure how long that is going to last for!

First step. I bought clear shower curtain rings from Target...they were like $1.25. Cheap, cheap, cheap. Next, I organized...this meant separating my neutrals and bright colors. I definitely have more neutrals. Then I put each category in order by my favorite to least favorite.

(poor lighting, I know.)

Here are my neutral scarves hanging on the shower curtain rings. I do need to pick up a few sturdy wood hangers.

And a view of neutrals + colorful. Organized and so much easier to see what I have.

Another April goal down. And it feels so good.

xoxo.