IPad blogging

Happy Sunday! I am testing out blogging from my iPad today. My laptop is on the fritz and I wanted to see how my iPad would work! Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. I will be buried below research papers and final exams this week! I could use as many prayers as possible! Have a very blessed day! Xoxo Tiffany

I {heart} Mason jars!

Mason jars are sooooo southern Summer deliciousness to me.

When I think Texas Summers....I think sweet tea in a Mason jar.

I made some this week...with lemon.

It was divine.

I actually have an entire Mason jar mug set with a big pitcher I bought at a thrift store a few years ago. It's perfect for sweet tea...or lemonade!

Look at this CUTE idea!! Ahh...can't you just see all the possiblities!

image via emmalinebride.com

Mason jars = LOVE!

Have a wonderful day!

XOXO

Happy Friday!

It’s Friday! Whooohoooo!

Hope your day has been MARVELOSO!

Ours has been--Jax and I went junkin’ this morning to find vinyl records for a craftie project I am working on for a Senior photo shoot this weekend. Isn’t this hilarious?

I really just needed this….

She wanted Beatles inspired images so we shall see what I come up with! Of course they didn’t have any Beatles vinyl, but my alternative plan is going to be pretty cute. I’m pretty excited, it’s going to be SUPER fun!

I also found some CA-UTE goodies while junkin’. Today was a GOOD thriftin’ day!

Guess what this is?

I thought it was a blanket. I’m a SUCKER for knitted/crocheted blankets and throws at the thrift store. They make WONDERFUL backdrops for newborn and kiddo shoots. I also LOVED the POM-POMS!

It’s a SHAWL! Ha ha ha ha! It was taped in a bundle so I didn’t know it’s true form til we were home. I still love it. Who knows I might just wear it!

Scored some vintage Pyrex too. YES!

And speaking of SCORING!

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Whoooohoooooooo! CONGRATS!!! I have another big giveaway coming up soon!

Hope you all have a SUPERB weekend!

Love, hugs & SHAG RUGS!

XOXO

Happy Monday!

Hey friends! Hope you had a MARVELOUS weekend. I sure did! It was busy, hectic and a smidgen stressful...but overall pretty fantastic. I can't believe we are at yet another Monday. Goodness gravy! And I don't know about you but I could use a few extra hours this week to get my very long to-do list done. *sigh*

To add to the chaos in our world, it seems like it's Murphy's Law Monday around here too! For starters, as Jax and I were feeding his fishie this morning, we knocked over his entire fish tank. I think fish water is totally DISGUSTING and it was all over my entire kitchen cabinets. Oh. My. Goodness. Ha ha ha! 

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Despite our silly morning I did find some pretty inspiration I thought I would share to start this week off.

I am in LOVE with this chevron-striped dresser. Too cute!

image via germanjellosalad.blogspot.com

 

I am LOVIN’ this trunk! I think I may do this with my big antique trunk. Well when I’m not using at as a coffee table. Way ca-ute idea!

image via lisastorp.blogspot.com

You guys know my obsession with campers and making one super GLAM and GIRLY someday. I had no idea there was a WORD for it now! GLAMPING! Aaaaaaaah! LOVE IT!

image via retrorenovation.com

 

I am totally smitten with these burlap curtains.

image via ballardesigns.com

 

It’s hard to believe the 4th of July will be here soon. These are just too stinkin’ cute!

image via go.tipjunkie.com

 

Well lovelies I hope you have a marvelous week and a SUPAH Monday!

 

XoXo,

What a week!

I am truly sorry for the lack of posting around here in Easie Peasie land. We've been running around like crazy it seems. I'm swamped with work and grad school stuff. It seems like every time I look up another week has passed by. I've also not had time to do anything creative in the least. Nothing. Nada. Zip. Jax and I have colored and painted. But other than than we have been SUPER BUSY! I have a weekend class in Alpine this weekend which I'm super happy about, and maybe after that I can get back to my normal blogging routine. I did want to share a few sneak peeks of a super cute newborn session I did last week while in Alpine. Oh how I love newborn sessions.

Aren't they just a precious family! I really enoyed getting to know them and capturing all that sweetness.

I hope you all are having a MARVELOUS week so far!

Keep Jax and I in your prayers...we are doing great but could use a little extra prayers to get through this very BUSY and CHALLENGING week!

XoXo

Helloooooooo! All the way from ALPINE, TEXAS!

Okay so I know I get the SUPER BAD blogger award this past week. But in my defense I have been working my hine-oooooskie off for a graduate research symposium for school.

Remember my Thoreau project I told you guys about last Fall? Well, I was picked to do a presentation of it for the 2012 Graduate Research Showcase this week at Sul Ross. It was such a HUGE HONOR and I loved every second of it. But, it was a lot of work and ANXIETY getting ready for it. To date, that is the largest group of non-students that I have ever spoken in front of. AAAAAH! =) I thought I might pass out...or throw up! I survived though! And it was FANTASTIC to say I conquered it! Yay!

So as you can see...I am here this week....my favorite place. Alpine, Texas! ((and I don't have class. Yay!! That will be next week! LOL!))

I'm exploring and checking out all the goodies for you....

I LOVE this LOGO!

And I want one of these!! I don't have a clue what it is...but I LOVE it!

Love this!! I want a BIG SIGN made of this!

And is it too early to ask Santa for one of these for my yard??

As you can see I'm having a large time in one my favorite places! I am actually working on a blog post for the Texas Tourism Board of this area...so I get to show you all my favorite spots...and what makes this such a MARVELOUS place to visit! How exciting!!!

Hope you all are having a SUPER week! I've got to skeh-daddle. I have a newborn shoot this evening...and they are bringing a saddle and boots for props. You guys know I'm in HEAVEN!!!!

XoXo

Spring colors are blossoming all around~

Happy day friends!

Are you noticing all the bright Spring colors popping up all around? I certainly am. I absolutely LOVE Spring colors. They are so happy, fresh and crisp.

I captured a Gerbera daisy my Mom bought me the other day and I just love how it radiates Spring.

The pink is just heaven!

I left them high-res so feel free to use them as a screensaver or to just inspire you for Spring!

And other notes of Spring around my house….

gift wrapped photo CD’s for clients….

and my Spring wreath…

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She’s my old faithful burlap wreath I’ve had for quite awhile, I just added some Spring embellishments to jazz her up and give her a new life. I just love even more now!

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Hope you are enjoying a week of blessings, abundance and grace.

XoXo,

Sweet Brayson!

Whew! Are you as excited about it being Friday as I am?

I am ECSTATIC!

I have a mid-term due tomorrow that is really stomping me. Once I’m done with that, I can can breath! For a second anyways.

I wanted to share a few sneak peeks of a little guy that came to see me this week for pictures. He is adorable! Brayson – don’t’ you love his name too? He was a perfect model. He never even cried. I just love him!

Don’t you just want to hold him and give him love! I got to…jealous much? Lol!

Hope you have a MARVELOUS Friday and weekend. I sure will…once that stinkin’ mid-term is done! Ha ha! ☺

XoXo

Olay Body Wash review--and a $50 Visa gift card give away!

 

If you heard a body wash had a jar of moisturizer in every bottle, would you be intrigued? I sure am.  

 

And as my 33^rd birthday approaches this month, anything that helps this Mamma’s skin feel more moisturized is my new BFF! I want to feel refreshed, moisturized and energized when I shower--but not filmy or oily. I think we can all agree: body wash products that tout extra moisturizing but make you feel like you’ve bathed in baby oil are not happening.

My latest Olay product review is for Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash. I have used Olay body wash products for years. I am a very loyal brand customer.  When I love something, I love something and I will use it forever.

Olay, is one of my biggest loyalties. I know when I use their body washes I won’t feel weighed down with film from yucky soap products. The new products are just as appealing and effective to me as the ones I started using over ten years ago. I love that my skin is being pampered with Olay products.

 

Most of all what I truly enjoy about Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash is I don’t have to spend extra time outside of the shower using additional moisturizing products.

You guys know my schedule: photography sessions, grad school, chasing a toddler, working on DIY projects, training for 25Ks, crafting, travelling, and everything else we do as Moms just to keep our lives going. To be quite honest, I don’t have time to add extra moisturizing products after I shower. I need a product that delivers enough moisture so I can skip that extra step.

Olay to the rescue!

 

Love, love, love my Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash.

So how do you simplify your routine to make time for yourself?

Leave me a comment to be entered for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card, courtesy of BlogHer and Olay!

 

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Be sure to visit the Olay Body Wash page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win! While we’re on the subject of looking good, you might want to check out the “Looking Your Best” posts in the Life Well Lived section of BlogHer.com. There are some great tips and expert posts!

We went to the zoo!

Granny and I took Jax to the zoo last Thursday for his big number three birthday. He was in absolute heaven! Here’s a sneak peek of all the fun --- Jax got to feed a giraffe!

I will post more about it later this week!

And just a little heads up…there will be a new review tomorrow morning---all bright and SHINEY!

New review means a new giveaway for you!!

While we are talking about reviews and giveaways have you read my IHOP at-home syrups review and left me a comment to win a $100 Wal-Mart gift card? That’s A LOT of CLAMS to use at WALLY WORLD friends! Click HERE to go sign up now!

XoXo

Weekend Inspiration and Motivation...

Love this--and is so amazingly true!

Spring fever…

Has Spring fever hit you yet?

It has hit me!! It hit at least a month ago. Ha ha!

I’ve cleaned out all my closets and drawers and all that good stuff.

I’m so ready for WARM weather so we can go swimming and have fun!

I just found this picture of Jaxon from last summer. We were at the farm getting ready to go swimming.

Too cute right?

And guess what…today is his THIRD BIRTHDAY! Aaaaah!

My baby is growing up too fast!!

Have a WONDERFUL DAY!!!

XoXo

Toddler crafts: Painting wooden toys

I’ve often mentioned that I buy Jaxon wooden painting kits form Michaels. He absolutely loves them. They are very cheap and a great craft to add in for your weekly activities. And no this isn’t a paid review…LOL.

They usually have seasonal kits available which is great fun. The best thing is you can grab a few and have cute crafties for the whole month if you wanted at a super frugal price. Sometimes I don’t have time to plan out a craft/art time for the week and these are perfect for a busy week.

Right now we have a few Easter themed kits and a birdhouse kit.

Jax recently painted a few wooden trucks which he thought was just awesome.

See how intent he is? It’s too sweet!

They turned out really cute!

I also use them as gifts. Not these of course, but the seasonal kits Jax completes are perfect for gifts to grandparents!

Grandparents love artwork from their sweet peas!

Have a wonderful day!

XoXo