WILW

Sorry I know this is super late but I have been so busy! so I’m just not linking up with Jamie!

1.I am loving my niece brookelynn’s little outfits! sooo adorable! =))

2. I am loving these valentines day cookies from Cookies and Cups! [her button is on my sidebar! ;) ] I want to attempt make some for valentines day!

3. I am loving that my valentines exchange box from Shanon already came today! =) hot chocolate, love spell (my favorite), lindt chocolate, flower seeds (how cute!), and gummies! =) Thanks Shanon!

4. I’m loving this tasty cup of hot chocolate! =) while on the couch with my roomies!

5. I’m loving that I get to go home this weekend and snuggle with my kitty Bella!

6. I am loving that ash and I are going shopping friday for dresses for her birthday! we nailed down the plans last weekend (three weeks in advance) haha we’re going to Sips n Strokes in Marietta! I’m so excited! which means we’ll be sipping on champagne and painting this picture! =)

 

7. finally, I am loving that I get to go home this weekend for my sisters birthday! =) and decorate her an awesome cake (pictures will definitely be here soon!) and saturday I’ll get to see my wonderful boyfriend all day! yay!

-Mere

Dream House

I am so ready to have my own house you guys! I know its gonna be a good long while, so sometimes I just like to go lust over possible dream rooms in my future dream house..

Am I the only one that does that?

Anyway, here are some rooms I am loving!

I am so in love with this bathroom! the tub, the color, the subtle polka dots.. sighhh.

In reality, everything sitting out in the open would drive me nuts.. but is really cute in this picture!

I LOVE the checkered floor and French doors in this kitchen! imagine eating a nice brunch in the springtime with the breeze coming in! classy! ;)

on the other hand, I like the crisp, modern feel of this kitchen:

My whole life, my family has eaten dinner together every night. Its something that is really important to me to carry on with my family in the future. Its really important for me to have a comfortable place to share meals together and i love the cozy fire place in this dining room!

I would love to have this breakfast nook in the kitchen!

I would die for this amazing porch! imagine breakfast un the summers with a beautiful view! I am swooning.

..can you swoon over a porch?

living room/sitting areas:

I LOVE this….

just kidding! ;) sorry to anyone who DOES love this.. its just super strange to me!!

and most importantly.. the bedroom!

sorry for the ridiculous amount of pictures! I just found so many that I love! =)

I hope everyone is having a wonderful tuesday!

what does your dream house look like?

-Mere

okay.

today

was a day unlike any

other.

Ashley came over today! =)

We were trying to figure out what to do today, and ideas were flying everywhere: bake cupcakes, eat at jasons deli, go see burlesque at the dollar theater, get blizzards, go to UPS, DIY projects, go shopping…

WOAH.!

pump the breaks!

we got a little overwhelmed. we had decided to be more exciting, but, this was a little overkill!

so because I am a little OCD about making list, we decided to make one for what we would accomplish today.

(please note task #1 and #9)

because our food was so freakin delicious, we forgot to take pics at Jason’s deli! but don’t worry, we’ll go back soon!

We arrived at the theater… overwhelmed by the amount of people that wanted to see a movie! there were a total of FIVE cars in the parking lot!

and again.. with the seating.. that was a whole nother issue….

the only place to sit was ON TOP of the seats!

afterwards, we were… pretty excited to take a picture and, well,

are there words to describe this picture?

if you were thinking magnificent, outstanding, or maybe you were just stunned by the awesomeness radiating from this picture..

its okay.. we understand.

we went to walmart to check off task number six! we got distracted right away with the nail polish.. good thing we got a buggy ;)

how fantastic is this polish???

it was only one dollar. one. dollar.

then we made our pink lemonade cupcakes.

which I’m kinda sad to announce turned out.. just okay!

BUT we’re going to perfect the recipe and they will be awesome!

 

well I hope everyone had as fantastic of a friday as I did! =)

-Mere

hey, its thurday! =)

I haven’t done ANYTHING exciting today! This morning my mom asked me if I would help her out and clean the ENTIRE house for some extra moolah.. so of course I said yes! I’ve got a birthday to celebrate every week of February! plus valentines day! =P

anyway nothing exciting today so here are some pictures and some randomness!

These pictures cracks me up.. he never smiles when he’s supposed to! haha

and of course, the beautiful BrookeLynn =)) I bought her some bows the other day! aren’t they precious?!

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I also decided one thing i’m gonna get my sister for her birthday NEXT FRIDAY.. yes one week away and I only have one tiny idea! =P This adorable baby book! its disney princess themed!

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I also have an idea that i need your help with!

I want to make Bailey a flip book of foot/handprints throughout the year! I want to decorate a page for newborn, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months that has a spot for a picture, and hand and foot prints!

I’m not exactly sure how I want to do it, i’m sure something involving cardstock and ribbon, but does anyone have any idea of some kind of book I could put it in?

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tomorrow Ashley and I just may knock out a DIY project for the bucket list so stay tuned! =))

-Mere

WILW

Wow, my blogging has gotten away from me the past couple days! i’ve been a busy bee! But i’m linking up today with Jamie for WILW!

1. I am loving that my teachers are gone on a music conference so I got to come home TODAY! I’m sitting on the couch while my beautiful niece sleeps beside me!

2.  I am loving these cakes i’m going to attempt to make soon! the first is for my sisters 24th bday and the second is for ashleys 21st!

3. I am loving that i’ve already decided what I’m getting ash.. this adorable apron.. and i’m going to get an A embroidered on the front! now if i only knew what to get my sister!

4. Finally, I am loving these dresses! =))

 

 

 

Well thats all! What are you loving today??

-Mere

Caramel Macchiato Cheesecake

yesterday I went to starbucks with handsome man Wesley, and I got a caramel mocchiato =) and tonight i came across caramel macchiato cheesecake! =O it looks so good! i’m gonna give this a try soon!

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1/4 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• pressurized whipped cream
• caramel ice cream topping (or you could get a bottle of starbucks caramel sauce! ;)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar until well combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared springform pan, and 1 inch up the sides. Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, then remove to cool on a wire rack.
3. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
4. Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar, beating until blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream, espresso and vanilla. Pour batter into the baked and cooled crust.
5. Bake cheesecake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 5 minutes; then turn the oven off, partially open the door and allow the cheesecake to rest for 15 minutes more. Remove from the oven, and run a knife around the edges. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack to room temperature, then cover the springform pan with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours.

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Leslie at Life in it’s Ordinary Form

is hosting a fabulous giveaway for Poo-Pourri! such a cute giveaway! head on over there and check it out for sure! it ends the 27th!

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also, I came across this fabulous blog today! if you’ve got a sweet tooth, head on over here! all of her desserts look SO amazing!

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weekend recap:

as you saw I had a fabulous girls night with my roomies on friday.

saturday I got to spend all day with my boyfriend! =) we had an awesome time relaxing and enjoying our starbucks!

we came back to my apt and made dinner and watched netflix!

and today we went and got lunch at this Japanese restaurant near my school! Wes tried and failed for the zillionth time to get me to try sushi! i smelled it and.. I just can’t do it! =P yuck!

i got on the scale today…i’ve been dreading it! and found out i lost 2 lbs!! how? i have NO clue.. Japanese, margaritas, and chocolate lava cake must be excellent diet food! ;)

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well I’m gonna watch Kourtney and Kim take new york with my roomie Emerald then I’m headed to bed early!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

-Mere