Me, Myself & I {#2}

1 - What Would You Attempt if You Knew You Could Not Fail?

Ask me tomorrow and I will probably have a different answer. But today...I would be a singer songwriter.  But like a super cool artsy type who designs fashion & other beautiful things  on the side.  Who writes her share of tragic love songs but inspires love & acceptance through her music. Who by doing all of this along with amazing humanitarian & charity work ends up changing the world.  ...Too much? ;)  

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2 - If You Only Had 6 Months to Live What Would You Do With The Time?

I would spend that time creating memories & soaking up as many possible experiences with my baby girls & husband.  Also making sure my girls know how they were my world & leaving as much of my love from them behind through writing, video, etc.  Dang, enough of that though!

3 - If a Front Page News Article Was Written on You, What Would the Headline Be?

"Woman calls animal services to help what she believes to be an injured horse.  When animal services arrives, said horse is better than ever and smoking a cigarette."

True story.  Almost.

  Ok. The other day we were driving home I saw horse that looked hurt. Frantically, I made my husband pull over to see if the horse was ok and told him we needed to call for some help.  It seemed to be sort of high centered over a big tipped tree and was rocking back and forth. I was really concerned it was somehow stuck or had a hurt leg. I was kind of freaking out because I hate to see animals suffering. With further investigating and a few annoyed stares from the horse, my husband apologized to the horse and got back into the truck.  He then informed me that the horse was fine and just seemed to be scratching it's 'underside' on the tree. Oh.

Really? Seriously horses? Eh, pretty inventive if you ask me.

Haha, this reminds me of the time I screamed for my husband pull over(he is such a good sport) because I thought a guy was passed out or dead on his lawn.  After making my wonderful mister get out to check on him we realized he was just fixing his sprinklers. It was only slightly embarrassing.  

Such the good samaritan I am;)

4 - What Is Your Biggest Pet Peeve? 

Perpetual liars. We've all told a little lie here and there, but constant lying drives me crazy.  I just don't get the point.  Lying about nothing & everything. Especially when they are bad at it. So confusing to me.

5 - What Is Your Favorite Chick Flick Movie?

This is hard to name favorites! I love movies & I'm a sucker for a good chick flick.  Umm...French Kiss. Love it.  I've watched it a million times. Ooh, & The Holiday.  So good.  I sometimes often dream of that little cottage.

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Getting linky with it...

Back to School

My kids went back to school yesterday...it's always bittersweet.  I may or may not have shed a few tears.  Ok I did, but having my kids so happy and excited to go and then having them come home glowing, saying how much they love school, helps to ease some of my heart ache of them growing up so fast.

If you follow me on Instagram,  you may have seen the first day pics I put up.  But, let me tell you a little secret....

I wanted make cute 1st day of school signs like all the organized, scrap booking supermoms do...but totally forgot to make them. Oops.  Luckily enough, in spite of the early hour and the fact that I hadn't had coffee, I had a light bulb moment.

 

 

I just had my girls hold a blank card stock and then added in the text with PicMonkey...& It worked great! I'm sure I am not the first one to think of this, but thought I'd pass it on.;)

P.S.  Where did summer go?....Or the last 11 years for that matter?! 

My Creative Space

The amazing  Heather at Just Lovely is starting a new series called In the Studio.  I am beyond thrilled to be her first guest! Come see my little corner of happy where I  create my Rustik Chic cuffs.

I put together this whole space on the cheap.  Everything was either a thrift store purchase, garage sale find, super clearance item, a hand me down, or made by me. Click {HERE} to check it out...there's even a little q&a;)

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Summer is...

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A Few Things...

First of all... I am so over the top excited about my new blog design by Colleen!  Isn't it soo pretty?!  She is amazing and talented and so sweet and good to work with. She did a perfect job of bringing my 'um's' and 'maybe's' and 'I don't know's' to life. LOVE it. Also? I kinda want to be her friend in real life.  She is pretty much the coolest. 

  

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Next... My mom and I are hoarders.  Yep, Hoarders.  Of home decor mostly.  We had a garage sale yesterday and after going through storage and cleaning out my craft studio, I've realized we may absolutely have a problem. Oh, & garage sales are a lot of work.

And Finally... The lovely Manda from For Love of a Cupcake is hosting her sponsor giveaway and you could win a $20 Rustik Chic shop credit among some other awesome goodies!! 

Happy Sunday!!

Me, Myself and I...

I want to start blogging more.  I feel inspired to express myself on more of a personal level...letting go of  fear and putting myself out there.

Being vulnerable. 

Sharing me.

Inspiring others.

I have grown so much over the last year and I feel like I am finally coming into my own.

So, here we go.  Starting slow.  I'm linking up with Jenna and answering a few questions.  Here is a little about me...

1.  What is your biggest phobia?


I have Megalophobia. I just googled it.  Megalophobia can be loosely defined as the fear of large things.  Like, giant aircraft carriers, giant sea animals... FREAK. ME. OUT! Not joking.


I've also always been afraid of scary life sized Easter Bunnies.  Is there a name for that?

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Oh, and let's not forget being open and personal on my blog. ;)


2. If you could relive on day of your life, what would it be and why?


Oh man... I've had tons of great days.  Hm.  There are a few days I think I would liked to soak up more.  Like the days my babies were born and my wedding day. 


One day that was so simple, yet amazing, was a quiet impromptu afternoon on Cocoa Beach with my little family.  Just us and pure joy.  I would relive that day again for sure.  It also inspires me to make more precious memories like that.

3. If you could choose to stay a certain age forever what age would it be?


30 was a good year, but lately age 3 1/2 seems quite blissful.

4. Which celebrity do you most get mistaken for?


No one. ever.  I guess I'm my own gal.  What do you think?  *update...after asking my sister she said when she was little she always thought I looked like Hilary Duff?



5. What songs are included on your soundtrack of your life?


This is so hard!  I love music and it is always playing...whether out loud, in my head or in my heart.  I am a sucker for a great lyric as as well.  Also, my taste in music is so very eclectic and almost contradictory.  Fitting I guess.  

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I've narrowed down some to get you wondering about me ...

I'm Sensitive by Jewel
Times Like This by Edie Brickell
So Mad by Frente
Summer of '69, but the Bowling For Soup cover
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Jewel's Lullaby Version is my fave.)
I Caught Fire by The Used
Crystal Ball by Pink
Wild Horses by Natasha Bedingfield
Ain't No Thang by Ronald Jenkees
I Won't Give Up by Jason Mraz

Definitely throw in some Sublime, gangster rap and all my favorite girls...Indigo Girls, Fiona Apple, Priscilla Ahn, Adelle, Joss Stone, Ingrid, Christina Perri...as well as The Civil Wars, Fleetwood Mac, among others and even a sappy country love song here and there. I'm realizing my life's soundtrack would be more like a crazy 10 disc set.

Linking up!