Life: Going Home

I'm going home this week and I couldn't be more excited! I haven't been home since March and in my book, that is waaay way too long. My mom has recently bought a house with a yard so I'm sure the dogs are going to be super excited to run around again because of course, they couldn't do that in the apartment. My favorite part is that I will be getting my own room again...in the attic! How awesome is that? I have always dreamed of an attic room and it is finally coming true!

My roooom!!!!!!

The dogs already enjoying the new front yard. 

(sorry for the poor picture quality, phone photos aren't always the best)

I'll be back home in Maryland from August 13-20 and I can't wait to hang out with friends, family, and get caught up on life in general! 

Life: Amsterdam

I believe I have grown to love Amsterdam. The city is kind of beautiful, except for certain areas...yikes, but the beautiful areas of Amsterdam definitely out number the bad. I think the number one thing that people think about when they think of Amsterdam, or Holland in general are the tulips. Tulips have always been my all time favorite flower so the fact that this country is kind of known for them, makes it all the more reason to travel and have an adventure there. I've been searching high and low on Pinterest for all things Amsterdam it makes my heart want to travel there even more!

The colorful bikes are another reason to travel to this European country. They come in a variety of bright colors that give the city a happy feeling when walking the streets. 

Like I said, the tulips are one of the many reasons why I would love to go. 

Have you ever had a passion to travel to Amsterdam?

Life: Summer Uniform

When I'm not in my work uniform, which is only about 2-3 days a week or less, I mostly wearing an outfit like this one. It's easy to throw on and go on adventures that might be taking place or a trip to the store where nike shorts aren't always socially acceptable. 

Purse | Shirt | Shorts | Shoes

What's your go to outfit for your days off?!

Life: Creativity

One of the main focuses of my life that I've been trying to do more of it being creative. Going to art school kind of wore me out from being creative. The time has come now, being out of school for a year now, to get my creative juices flowing again. First I started with painting with oils but I want to expand that with water colors. Second is thinking of new ideas of what to make for my little company.

Life: Sleeping Habits

I'm probably the worst when it comes to sleeping habits. I attempt to go to bed every night at the same time but some(most) of the time it doesn't always work out. Either work gets in the way because of the some times crazy hours I get or I have a million and one new ideas that go through my mind all day long. I blame the "creative" side of my brain for this; new ideas of what to get my hands on next whether it be something to paint, sew, photograph, or create...I'm always thinking of something. It gets in the way of when I want to sleep in the late hours of the night.

I've been searching Pinterest for some helpful hints on how to get a better nights sleep and ways to actually get to sleep.

I found this link on Pinterest that I might give a shot

Does music help any one else? Because Bowtiful Life posted a few days ago this Spotify list of music that she plays before going to bed.  

I'm going to give both of these a shot together and see what happens with the sleep that I sometimes don't always get around to doing.

Extra! Extra! Lilly Planners!

All throughout college I used the Lilly Planners and loved them to bits. I used them for just about everything that I had on my plate at the time. Whether it be a school assignment, something with both of my little businesses, or plans with friends and family....I wrote it down.  Now after college I started using the Russell + Hazel organizers which are wonderful and everything but they don't don't compete to the pop of color and fun patterns that Lilly Pulitzer has on hers. 

The 2014-2015 planners are now for sale for pre-order! I think I might have to get the Jellies Be Jammin' because the colors are perfect and I just love jellyfish! I would definitely order the large as well, it fits everything perfectly. 

101 in 1001

So I have decided to start a 101 in 1001 list. Design Darling has inspired me to create one. If anyone hasn't checked out her blog and adorable boutique, go check it out right now.

Anyway, within the next week I will have a special tab right below my title with my list of 101 in 1001.

Let's just say that it will consist of some adventures, trying new places to eat, and a few other surprises.