Living with a Dude: Part I

I am starting a little blog series called Living with a Dude.

I think all the married ladies out there will be able to relate.

I bring you Part I, which just happened yesterday.

Decor

Each morning I wake up to find my husband's

decorative touches throughout the house.

Only a husband can tackle accent table decor
& his athlete's foot problem, simultaneously

Disclaimer: I love my husband to death! I am in no way criticizing him. Everyone is different and I am simply showcasing & celebrating our differences in a humorous light. I am not perfect, either. Like when I don't clean the bathtub for a month.

The Friday Five: Things I'm After

And if I don't get all the things I am after... I'm going to screaaamm!

So maybe I don't get all Veruca Salt when I want something. But I will occasionally get the thought of a certain item lodged in my brain, accompanied by an overwhelming feeling that I must have it immediately. That it will somehow change my life for the better.

(Note to self: it usually doesn't.)

Now that I've made myself seem completely unstable, here are 5 things I've

had my big crazy eyes on.

1. Key Pendants

Realistic.



[Etsy]



Dream on.



[Tiffany & Co.]



 2. A New Do



[Photo credit]



[Photo credit]

I need a haircut & some high/low lights badly. And I cleverly chose my husband's 2 favorite Hollywood ladies so he would subconsciously love the hairstyle I was going for.

Sneaky, sneaky.

3. Bamboo Salt Keeper



[Crate & Barrel]



I do that Food Network thing when I cook now. I grab a pinch of salt from a small container & nonchalantly toss it in the food. I want to replace the plastic container I'm using sooo bad. (Valentine's Day is coming up, Tim... wink!)

4. Letter Wall Decor

So cute. So trendy. Our bedroom needs these LOVE letters in blue.

[Etsy]

If you're fed up with love, this option is also available from the same Etsy shop.

5. Madeleine Cookie Mold

Tim and I saw Giada making these adorably yummy cookies and since then I've had my eye on a Madeleine pan. But how many times am I really going to make them?

Will my love of cookies overcome my hatred of baking?

Stay tuned, folks.

[Williams-Sonoma]

Have an amazing Valentine's Day weekend with your sweetie!

And if you're single, just remember, Valentine's Day is a completely made-up Hallmark holiday and really no different than any other day.

Fab 5 Friday!

[The very first edition!]

As if Fridays weren't fabulous enough to begin with, I've gone ahead and decided to do a weekly post about five things I love. It snowed last night, everyone is very angry about the state of the roads, so I'm going to attempt to brighten your day by reminding you about some little things that make life better.

1. Changing Up Decor

I probably do this way too much, but hey, it makes me happy. You don't have to buy anything new. Just by moving decor around, repositioning things & rotating in some seasonal items, it will give you a whole new perspective on a room that's getting boring. I also like to grab my duster and get that chore out of the way at the same time.

2. Snow Covered Trees

My drive to work this morning was pretty terrible, but the view from my office is quite lovely!

3. Black Pencil Skirts

This was one of the best clothing investments I've ever made. And by investment, I mean it cost $40. (That's a lot for me to spend on one piece!) So versatile, fits perfectly and easy to wash. I wear it to work with a button down shirt & flats. Then wear it out to dinner with a flowy tank top & pumps.

4. Farmhouse-Style Dining Tables

[See Apartment Therapy for more of this beautiful home]

I love the roominess of the benches and the vintage-feel of the wood. It really makes a great focal point for the room, especially with the top painted red.

5. Layering Tanks



[Old Navy - $10.50]



Oh man, do I love these! I don't know when it started, but I have this thing where I have to wear a built-in bra cami under everything. They're perfect for work because I can wear low-cut tops without feeling like a hussy, and also great for thin button-downs in light colors. I don't need my co-workers seeing my bra straps. I have almost every color, but my black & white camis get the most wear. I have a black & white obsession. I hope my colored camis understand!

Have a FANTASTIC weekend, everyone!

If all goes to plan, Tim and I will have our new bed set up, lots of pictures from Longwood Gardens and our sad, dead Christmas tree out back by the dumpster. So long, friend. You were so pretty over the holidays. But you're dropping needles everywhere and getting on my nerves.