Pins and Loves | Beginning of November

It’s Pinteresting Wednesday! If you’re new to my blog {first of all, welcome!} I take part in one of the greatest link-ups of all time called Oh, How Pinteresting Wednesday hosted over at The Vintage Apple. As always, I’m super excited to share some of my favorite pins this week. If you follow me on Pinterest, you’d probably think I’m planning a wedding. Not the case. However, I seriously do blame my background in event planning for my love of the Wedding & Events category on Pinterest.

So, I’ve weeded out most of my wedding-related pins and will save those for another time! :)

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Hidden dishwasher. Such a beautiful thing!

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If you don’t already know about my love for staircases, just go read about it here in this post!

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Precious first reaction to his bride, huh?

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Seriously? I mean, hopefully it’s comfy…?

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Adorable “twist” to the ponytail!

Speaking of Pinterest, my iPhone app has been crashing like crazy lately. I tried re-uploading it but it’s still finicky. Please tell me I’m not alone in this!

I’m also linking up with Jamie for What I’m Loving Wednesday!

I’m Loving… this Halloween video from the Ellen DeGeneres Show! Sar tweeted about it and I thought it was the funniest thing ever! This is exactly how I act in a haunted house.

I’m Loving… that I have another blate planned for this weekend! WOO HOO! Can’t wait to meet this girl!

I’m Loving… whenever I find a new reality show that I like. I randomly turned a show on E! called “Dirty Soap” about the lives of some soap stars {even though I don’t even watch soaps.} I’ve only watched an episode so we'll see how it goes. Anyone else watch this?

I’m Loving… The *NSync Home for Christmas album. I’m sorry I’m not sorry. I even listen to this at the gym. “The First Noel” on this album is probably one of my favorite songs of all time.

I’m Loving… finding new music that I love! Do you remember Robyn? {circa 1995} Well, I just heard some of her new songs and I’m loving her latest album. If you’re into “dance music” check it out! What new songs are you loving? I’ll always take recommendations :)

I’m Loving… the gym. Still. That’s a good thing!

What are YOU loving this week?

The Last Pins/Loves of October

Gosh, I love Pinterest. I’m so glad I’m back on board with it. It truly amazes me to see some of the things, ideas, and facts you can learn and discover on there. Why didn’t I think of that?!

I’m linking up with The Vintage Apple to show you some of my random favorites this week!

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Crown molding painted and hung up on the wall to hang your heels on. Genius!

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I mean, do I even need to say anything? I love this shower!

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1st ballet slippers. I love this idea! {Mom, we need to dig these little puppies out}

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I saw this home theatre on HGTV years ago and found it again. I mean, who doesn’t want this in their dream house? I’d be worried about the candles on the steps though!

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This has been a staple meal for me. It’s fresh, filling, and delicious! They threw some granola in too which I can’t wait to try :)

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This is absolutely amazing and true.

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I need this for next season!

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I’m totally sappy and sentimental this week with Pinterest, huh? But, seriously… how adorable is this bride with her little flower girl in the tutu? The cutest part is that she is on her tippy-toes!

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I know, I’m literally the only girl in the entire world who is not obsessed with Rachel Zoe, but I do admit, this outfit rocks. Question: Are boots like that comfortable??

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Today, I’m also linking up with Jamie for What I’m Loving Wednesday!

I’m loving closets that are not my own but that maybe {just maybe} I can have someday?

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I’m loving challenging myself with weights at the gym

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I used to only care about cardio but now I focus on both. I’m fascinated with seeing the definition in my muscles as I lift!

I’m loving my faithful bloggy commenters/emailers who show me love on every post even when I’m 700+ items behind on my Google Reader :( I’m like, pretty sad about how little I’ve been able to blog lately, but, life just gets in the way sometimes…

I’m loving that {av} from {long distance loving} has put together some amazing blogger meet-ups and that I’ll be attending the #bloggerblitz right here in DC! That pretty lady has some serious talent :) DC bloggers, hop on over to her blog to find out the details!

That about sums it up for this Wednesday. Feel free to find me on Pinterest :)

Oh, How Pinteresting | Power Clutch

You fellow Essie fanatics probably understand the meaning of my title – Power Clutch. I was wearing that color last week and L-O-V-E it! However, today’s post is not about nail polish. It’s about one of my other favorite things…

HANDBAGS!

I’ve mentioned before that I’m a total accessory girl. I can pass up any new pair of jeans or silky blouses, but, when it comes to jewelry, shoes, and handbags… I’m a sucker. Okay, so maybe I’m not that bad because I’m super cautious with my money and practice self-control when shopping but, you get the picture! I’m linking up with The Vintage Apple to show you some of my favorite Pinterest finds from the week :) Let me warn you that some of these handbags are no longer in stock in case you go to look for them. Total bummer, right?

I have been loving satchels and cross-body bags!

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Clutches are fun too {although they can sometimes be annoying to carry} I actually love that clutches are getting bigger and bigger in size because, let’s be honest… I can only downsize so much - Camera, wallet, lip gloss, etc.

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Then, of course, I’ve always loved the chain-strap Chanel-esque purses

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I’m also starting to love fold-over bags!

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Lastly, and probably my very favorite type of handbag are what I like to call the “Doctor’s” bags. You know, they’re very similar to the old school bag doctor’s used to carry. I have one by Jessica Simpson {similar to the first one below} that is one of my most treasured handbags

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Here I am modeling my “Doctor’s” bag below which also doubles as a cross-body bag :)

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This grey bag below is by one of my favorite handbag designers, Melie Bianco. I have rocked her hobo purses for years. It’s hilarious to look back and see how many pictures I’ve taken wearing those hobos!

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Mmm, I’m going to be dreaming of these handbags! But, hey… maybe one of these will find its way on my Christmas/birthday list? We shall see!

Are you an accessory lover like me?

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I’m also linking up with Jamie for What I’m Loving Wednesday. It’s so awesome to reflect on the things that you love mid-week!

I’m loving that I get to go out of town for the next TWO weekends!! Not that I don’t like DC {because I DO} but, going away to see friends is always fun!

I’m loving classic movies and can’t wait to watch more. Rear Window is a must-see!

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I’m loving an Oprah Workshop that I’m taking online. Perhaps more on that once I’m finished but, I can already tell it’s going to be beneficial :)

I’m loving that the leaves are changing color here!

I’m loving that when I go to see my college, it’s going to look so different from the last time I was on campus thanks to beautiful {even newer} buildings being built! Yay CNU!

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I hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday! What are you loving today? :)

Oh, How Pinteresting | House Hunters

You can probably tell by the title that House Hunters is one of my favorite shows and, I admit, I’ve been watching it lately which is what inspired what I’m about to share with you. I normally end up yelling at the people on the screen. “Pick house #2! Come on! You have to! #2, #2!!!!” They always go with #3. You know, the “charming detached with a view.” So, after seeing how specific all my pins were this week, I decided to share with you what my “qualifications” will be when I’m on House Hunters ;) I’m linking up with The Vintage Apple, as always!

Let us start off with the randoms. We’ll call these the “charming detached” homes

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Charming, yes? A house has got to have personality in order for me to move in! As you can see with the above houses, I like asymmetrical everything which eliminates most cookie-cutter homes for this girl. I’ve found two main styles that really catch my eye {and heart}

First, we have the beach cottages

 

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That last one is definitely one of my favorite houses ever. I’ll move in tomorrow. I love the soft colors, the beautiful shutters, the roof, and the palms of course :) I think what I love about it the most is that it’s a mixture of a beach cottage with my other favorite style of architecture:

Mediterranean Homes

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Mmm, there’s just something about a tile roof with stucco mixed with a little stone. Reason number 5,427 why I love California so much but that’s a whole other story!

Now, unlike House Hunters, we don’t have the chance to see the inside of each of these homes :( I see a theme of posts coming in the future: Chelsea’s dream living room, kitchen, master suite, etc. Fun, fun!!

However, if I could choose from any of these, I’m really leaning towards the “cute beach cottage with the shutters” :)

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I’m also linking up with Jamie again for What I’m Loving Wednesday!

I’m loving writing by hand. Just for fun. It’s always been a favorite of mine.

I’m loving Pinterest again. We are no longer on a break.

I’m loving dreaming about places I’ve been. Like Venice, Italy.

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I’m loving the latest addition to my Essie collection: “Merino Cool” although I haven’t even worn it yet

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I’m loving wedding cakes and, well, all things wedding-related. I’m an event planner, after all!

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But, most importantly, I’m just loving this life. I love each day – each memory that’s created, each lesson that’s learned, each page that’s turned.