Yeah, so this could be fun...

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I made this!

So I made this...

But I Love Them All!

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I have never been one to picture what my wedding would look like. Never even pictured having a wedding. Now that I realized that I want one, and have been getting extremely excited about the possibilities, I cannot even begin to decide about what kind of wedding dress to choose. I haven't been shopping yet, but I have never been one to just sit back and relax. I love and want them all. Pinterest is a godsend, but sensory overload is not my best friend. Here is one of the most beautiful dresses I have ever seen. Maybe I should start here. It's Valentino:)

This Year and the Last

Here's to a new year.

What a year it was. Graduation, grown-up jobs, becoming an aunt, engagements, getting to know my sisters as grown-ups... So many wonderful, wonderful things. Putting it down in words makes me want to cry. It was a truly beautiful year. I'd say one of the best I 've ever had, if not the best. Should I be tough on myself and expect the worst this next year because of all the good that I've received? No. I believe optimism is genetic and/or learned at a young age. I have a short amount of it and work on it everyday. I want to reflect on the good and look ahead to better. Be strong in mind. Here is a list of things I am working on this year to keep the good times rolling.

Be mindful of others.
Complain less.
Be more affectionate.
Work hard.
Be accountable.
Save money. Be ridiculously responsible.
Be healthy, and be an advocate for your loved one's health as well.
Don't be so sensitive.
Save money.
Agree on goals together.
Don't push, compromise.
Share your feelings.
Be transparent.
Read more.
Stay off the computer at home as much as possible.
Know you're not always right.

Be confident.

Record Player Transformed

Here is the before and after of my Grandma's vintage record player. It was our semi-functioning second record player in the house and now it is a beautifully repurposed bright spot in our living room. Success!

Paper Punches YYAAAHHH!!!

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I can get a little excited about paper art. This blogger took this paper punch and made tiny envelopes for her engagement invitations! How clever and cute!

O My Stars!

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I Need This! I went to a planetarium last night, and I remembered why I wanted  to be an astronaut when I was a kid. This night light takes you there every night!