star's pink world

Baby Tallent Week 16!

2012-01-23T06:40:00.001-07:00

How far along? 16 weeks.

Total weight gain/loss: Not sure, my next appt is in two weeks, so I’ll fill you in then!

Maternity clothes? Not yet! My clothes still fit well!

Stretch marks? Nope. Thank goodness!

Sleep: Slept pretty well this week!

Best moment this week: Realizing I have a legit baby bump now!

Miss Anything? Reading!

Movement: None yet.

Food cravings: Mexican food!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.

Have you started to show yet: Yes! My bump just came out of nowhere!

Gender: We’re 99.9% sure it’s a (blank), and I hope it is because we already bought a ton of stuff!

Belly Button in or out? In.

Symptoms: Tiredness, cramps, headaches and forgetfulness

Wedding rings on or off? On, and fitting loose!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and very excited! Still snarky, and get annoyed very easily!

Looking forward to: My next ultrasound and feeling Baby T move!!

Purchases: We went beyond crazy this week! We ordered Baby T’s dresser, crib bedding, I ordered my Coach diaper bag, we bought a ton of clothes, another pair of shoes, a blanket and bibs. I'm sure I left some stuff out!

Anything else? We booked a photographer for our maternity pictures! So excited!

Do you girls have any questions for me? I want to do a preggo Q and A session!

Have a wonderful day!

Baby Tallent – Week 15

2012-01-16T08:13:00.001-07:00

How far along? 15 weeks.

Total weight gain/loss: Down 3 pounds!

Maternity clothes? Don’t need it yet, but I bought a maternity tank at Old Navy, for when I need it!

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: I actually slept really well this week! I think there was just one day I didn’t sleep well!

Best moment this week: Showing our friends and family our latest ultrasound, and shopping for Baby T!

Miss Anything? Reading!

Movement: None yet.

Food cravings: Fruit

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.

Have you started to show yet: A little! I’m anxiously awaiting for my belly to pop!

Gender: Still don't know for sure, though our doctor gave us a gender already. She said to wait until my next ultrasound to be 100% sure.

Belly Button in or out? In

Symptoms: Tiredness, cramps and headaches.

Wedding rings on or off? On, and fitting loose!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and very excited! but very snarky at times! I get annoyed in 0.258 seconds!

Looking forward to: My next ultrasound and feeling Baby T move!!

Purchases: We went crazy this week! We bought the stroller, playpen, diaper changing table, 3 pairs of shoes,about 10 outfits, bottles, and a bunch of other little things!

The Perfect Baby Bag

2012-01-10T06:21:00.001-07:00

There was never a doubt in my mind that when it came to me needing a diaper bag, I would buy a Coach one. I am obsessed with Coach and I just can’t imagine not having one of their gorgeous baby bags! Though, that’s where my problem lies, I can’t decide which one I want! They are all so pretty! Of course if I have a girl I’ll buy a pink one. But, if I have a boy, I don’t know if I want a blue one or a black one.

This is where you come in! I need you help deciding which one to buy! Tell me which girl or boy one is your favorite!

Lets start with the pink ones:

Addison Op Art baby Bag

Baby Bag Logo Print Tote

Now the black/blue ones:

Baby Bag Logo Print Tote

Baby Bag Op Art Nylon Tote

Signature Sateen Outline C Baby Bag

Which one do you like best?

Have a fabulous day!

Baby Tallent- Week 14

2012-01-09T07:22:00.001-07:00

Hi girls! I’ll be posting pregnancy updates every Monday! As soon as I start showing, I’ll post a picture of my baby bump!

How far along? 14 weeks. First week of my 2nd trimester!

Total weight gain/loss: Down 3 pounds!

Maternity clothes? Not yet.

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: I sleep a lot. Not always good sleep, but I sleep well enough.

Best moment this week: Hearing my baby's heartbeat!

Miss Anything? Having energy and reading. I lost my desire to read. This makes me very sad!

Movement: None yet.

Food cravings: Fruit and In-n-Out Burger

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.

Have you started to show yet: Nope.

Gender: Still don't know for sure, though our doctor gave us a gender already. She said to wait until my next ultrasound to be 100% sure.

Belly Button in or out? In

Symptoms: Other than being super tired, I've only gotten dizzy once, and had mild cramps once! I’ve also had headaches.

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Extremely happy and excited!

Looking forward to: Finding out for sure the gender of our baby!

Purchases: Timmy bought himself a diaper bag, as he wont be allowed to use my Coach one! We also bought a set of onesies for our baby!

Anything else? We’re using Timmy’s family cradle for our baby! All the babies in his family have used it for over 30 years!

Have a wonderful day!

Ring Bling Linkup!

2012-01-03T06:20:00.001-07:00

I’m linking up with the gorgeous CMae today for her Bling Bling linkup!

Today I’m sharing a few pictures of my wedding rings, where I put my ring at night, and a few details about choosing the ring.

The bling

I keep them in a ring holder on my nightstand at night!

A little bit of “the story”

When Timmy proposed, he didn’t have a ring! He claims he knew I wouldn’t like anything he chose, so he was going to let me choose my own ring!

So we looked and looked for a few months, and finally stumbled upon these beauties! I fell in love with them instantly, I knew I wanted these rings on my finger!

He went back later that day and bought them, and then surprised me with them! I am so happy he let me pick out my own wedding rings!

Did you get to choose your own wedding rings?

Would you want to choose your own rings?

Have a fabulous day!

Our Top 10 Moments of 2011

2011-12-30T07:39:00.001-07:00

2011 was another amazing year for Timmy and I! We had lots of great things happening in 2011, and look forward to even greater things happening in 2012! The arrival of our little one in July is what we are most looking forward to next year!

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2011 Top Moments:

10. Star dyes her hair for the first time!

9. Day trip to Flagstaff to play in the snow!

8. We wait 11 hours in line for the Braking Dawn premiere!

7. Star finally has Pinkmas!

6. Our nephew Damian arrives in October!

5. Star read 75 books in 2011

4. Road trip to Las Vegas in April!

3. Traveled to Disneyland to celebrate Star's birthday!

2. Celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary

1. Learning we're expecting our first baby! Due July 2012!

What were your top moments of 2011?

Happy New Year!

Arriving July 2012

2011-12-27T06:29:00.001-07:00

Baby Tallent

Yes, Timmy and I are expecting our first child in July! We are beyond thrilled, we couldn’t be happier! We are excited to add a little one to our family.

Facts:

I’m 12 weeks along

I haven't gained any weight

I don't have a baby bump yet

I am super tired all the time

I sleep about 12 hours a day

I don’t have any cravings

I haven’t had nausea or had to vomit

We have names picked out for both a boy and a girl

We are hoping for a girl, but a boy would be perfect too!

I have so much more I want to share with you girls! This is a very happy time in my life, and I would love to document it on my blog. I will share lots about my pregnancy on here, but I will also keep blogging about normal stuff, like books, movies, Twilight, and pretty stuff.

Have a fabulous day!

Pinkmas Eye Candy-Pinkmas Tree!

2011-12-11T20:05:00.001-07:00

I finally decorated my tree over the weekend!

I present to you my

Pinkmas tree!

I love how it turned out!

Check out Rachels Shades of Blumas post to see her Christmas tree!

What I’m Loving!

2011-12-07T06:51:00.001-07:00

It’s been a long while since I’ve linked up with Jamie for What I’m Loving! I miss participating, so here I go again!

I’m loving

That there’s just 17 days til Christmas!

This is my 2010 Christmas tree! My 2011 one still stands undecorated!

I’m loving

That I’ll be back at Disneyland in 20 days!

I’m loving

The pretty pink presents under my undecorated Christmas tree!

I say Timmy is doing a great job! He’s about halfway done!

I’m loving

That I’m finally going to decorate my tree with these beautiful ornaments!

I’m loving

That I bought my copy of Clockwork Prince yesterday! I can’t wait to start reading it!

I’m loving

That Timmy and I are going to Glendale Glitters this weekend!

I’m loving

My wonderful husband Timmy!

What are you loving today?

Have a fabulous day!

Nail Polish Swap Reveal!

2011-12-05T07:25:00.001-07:00

My partner for this swap was Vicki from My Vickilicious Life! She got me 2 gorgeous nail polishes! I haven't had a chance to try them out yet, but I'm sure they will look fabulous! They are pink and sparkly, my favorite!

Vicki sent the polishes beautifully packaged in a pretty gift bag, and also sent a sweet note!

I love it all Vicki, thank you so much!!!

Pink Glitz and Ruby Metal

Did you participate in this swap?

What did you receive?

In 23 Days...

2011-12-04T07:31:00.001-07:00

I'll be here! So excited!

Photo by Michaela Hansen

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Hello December!

2011-12-01T16:07:00.001-07:00

December To Do List

1. Drink lots of hot chocolate, and Starbucks Holiday drinks!

2. Annual Holiday movie marathon!

3. Kiss Timmy under the mistletoe

(lots of times!)

4. Master the art of gift wrapping

5. Bake lots of holiday cookies

6. Disneyland trip right after Christmas!

7. Listen to as much Holiday music as possible!

8. Holiday photo session with Timmy!

9. Go to ZooLights!

10. Go to Glendale Glitters!

What's on your December to do list?

Fabulous Holiday Blog Challange Day 2

2011-11-29T08:07:00.001-07:00

Christmas Traditions

Timmy and I have many wonderful Christmas Traditions! Not only with my family and Timmy’s family, but also just traditions Timmy and I started. Here’s a little bit of what we do during the Holidays:

Timmy and I:

We I decorate our Christmas tree while listening and singing along to my favorite Christmas songs!
Starting December 1st, we watch a Christmas movie every night, until we run out of movies to watch!
I host a Cookie Exchange Party! {not this year, we're going to Disneyland instead!}
We wake up super early on Christmas Day and exchange our presents, just his and mine to each other!

My Family:

We spend all of Christmas Eve at my parents house.
I help my Mom cook our Christmas dinner (this usually takes most of the day, my Mom makes way too much food!).
We always take tons of pictures by the Christmas tree!
We open presents at midnight on Christmas Eve

Timmy’s Family:

Timmy and I help his Mom decorate her Christmas tree.
We spend Christmas Day with Timmy's family!
We play Bingo with my in-laws! Everyone brings a few presents to win when we play Bingo. Whoever wins a game, gets a gift, and the next person who wins, can either pick a new prize, or steal one someone else picked already! It’s so fun!
We attend his grandparents Christmas Lunch party.

What are your family's Christmas traditions?

Have a fabulous day!

Missing

2011-11-28T17:24:00.000-07:00

Hey friends! I'm alive! I took an unplanned leave from my little blog here. I missed you all lots though, so now I'm back!

I've been feeling under the weather for a few weeks now, and I just hadn't felt up to blogging, plus not to mention nothing awesome to blog about came to mind.

I'm feeling a bit better now and now that Christmas is nearly here, I have lots to blog about! So I will be driving you nuts with Christmas posts!

I'm excited to catch up on all your blogs! I wonder what wonderful and fun things I've missed out on!

Fill me in, what had happened while I've been gone?

Have a fab day!

{Also, I have some super exciting news to share with you in a couple weeks!}

Fabulous Holiday Blog Challange! Day 1

2011-11-28T17:00:00.000-07:00

Best Gift You've Received

To me, a fabulous gift doesn't necessarily have to be a super expensive thing. A fabulous gift to me, is usually something silly or simply something I really really want. So I'm going to show you some of my faves, since I truly don't have a "best ever", since Timmy is beyond amazing and always gets me the most fabulous gifts! I chose these because I specifically remember being super excited to open them on Christmas Eve!

The Twilight Saga Hardcover Box Set

I looked for this box set forever, but back in November 2008, it was sold out everywhere! I finally found it in stock online, and Timmy bought it for me as a Christmas gift. I didn't receive until after Christmas though, and I remember desperately waiting for it to arrive! I have about 5 copies of each book, and I'm keeping this set unread! I'm weird like that!

Sex and the City: The Complete Series

Timmy gifted me this a couple years ago, after I watched my sis in law's set, and totally fell in love with the show! I have to watch the whole series again, and I think I will be watching it soon!

My First Derek Jeter Jersey

I've been a Yankees fan since I was 12 years old, I'd never had a real Yankees jersey until Timmy gave me this about 5 years ago!

Dooney and Bourke Watch

Before becoming obsesses with Coach, I was obsessed with Dooney and Bourke. I remember being thrilled to finally get my D&B watch!

My first Coach bag

Yup, this little purse started my love for Coach purses. Over 20 purses later, I still love Coach!

What"s your favorite gift you've recieved?

Have a fabulous day!

{this post is indeed a re-post!}

Rally to 1000

2011-11-20T17:18:00.001-07:00

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Pinkmas Eye Candy! Christmas Cards!

2011-11-20T06:28:00.001-07:00

Since I'm having Pinkmas this year, I need to order pink Christmas cards! Here's a few I like and are in the running to be orderd!

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My favorite!

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Have you ordered your Christmas cards yet?

Check out Rachel's Shades of Blumas post to see her blue card choices!

Breaking Dawn!

2011-11-17T07:21:00.001-07:00

I cant believe that in less than 17 hours I’m going to be watching Breaking Dawn! I’m beyond thrilled! We’re probably going to go to the theater at about 1 or 2pm. Yes, I know, CRAZY! But, I want to get good seats! Besides, it’s so fun interacting with all the girls there!

Some scenes I’m looking forward to!

If you’re watching Breaking Dawn, be sure to come back and tell me how much you loved it!

Have a wonderful day!

The Ultimate Twilight Fan Link Up!

2011-11-15T15:54:00.001-07:00

"Welcome to The Ultimate Twilight Fan Link Up hosted by Star from Star’s Pink World and Tara from fabulous but evil!

&lt;a href="http://starspinkworld.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">&lt;img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac176/star1jeter/UltimateTwilightFanbutton.jpg" />&lt;/a>

Interested in participating in the link up? All you have to do is copy and paste the above button into your post and answer a minimum of 5 of the following questions, then come back and link up!

1. Are you going to see Breaking Dawn at the midnight release?

2. Scene you're most looking forward to in Breaking Dawn?

3. Team Edward or Jacob?

4. Favorite book in the Saga?

5. Favorite character in the series and why?

6. Why do you love Twilight?

7. Are the books or movies better?

8. What do you dislike about the series?

9. Your craziest fan moment.

10. Do you have a Twilight collection?

Feel free to also include pictures, quotes, movie clips, etc.!"

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My answers!

1. Are you going to see Breaking Dawn at the midnight release? Yes, I got my tickets as soon as they became available for purchase!

2. Scene you're most looking forward to in Breaking Dawn/Favorite scene in previews movies? I have two scenes I'm dying to see. 1. The wedding and 2. the honeymoon! All of it!

3. Team Edward or Jacob? Team Edward 10000000000000%

4. Favorite book in the Saga? Its a tossup between Twilight and Eclipse. I can't choose!

5. Favorite character in the series and why? Edward! He's the perfect man, seriously! He's a gentleman, he's old fashioned, he is so devoted to Bella. It also doesn't hurt that he is completely and utterly gorgeous!

6. Why do you love Twilight? I love the love story in Twilight. Its not really even about the vampires to me, though I do love me so vamps! It's an amazing story about Edward and Bella and there just happens to be vampires in the picture. This series re awakened my love for reading, and I will always have a special place in my heart for Twilight. So Edward and Bella's relationship is definitely why I love this series!

7. Are the books or movies better? Ahhh! They are both amazing for their own reasons. The movies, because I get to see my Edward, and the books because well, they are awesome. I love that Edward is a lot more romantic and sweet with Bella. There's so many scenes in the books that didn't make it into the movies. So I guess I'm gonna go with the books!

8. What do you dislike about the series? Jacob. He really is the only thing I don't like about the series. I wish Stephenie Meyer would have never wrote him in!

9. Your craziest fan moment. Oof, I have a lot of these. Most of my crazy twilight fan moments occur when I'm at the store and I see something Twilight related and I jump and down and scream! Timmy is so embarrassed! Also, waiting 8 hours in line at the theaters to see Eclipse at midnight! That was pretty crazy!

10. Do you have a Twilight collection? Yes, but I'm not gonna show you all of it, because I don't want you to think I'm completely crazy. So, I will just show you my book and movie collection! Yup, I have 5 copies of each book, and I have 5 copies of the Twilight DVD, 5 of New Moon and 2 of Eclipse!

Okay, your turn! Link up!!

Star & Jennifer's Christmas Gift Exchange!

2011-11-13T14:28:00.001-07:00

Welcome friends! Today, Star from Star's Pink World and Jennifer from Crazy Shenanigans are announcing a great gift exchange! With the holiday season fastly approaching and our deep love of the season, we've decided to team up and host this years Blog Gift Swap!

Interested in participating and getting a great package of goodies in the mail? Everyone is welcome to participate! All you have to do is sign up, be willing to send out a package spending a minimum of $20.00 with a maximum of $30.00 before shipping to your swap partner and answer the few simple questions below.

Here's all the details:

1st- Comment or Link Up That let's us know you want to participate

2nd- Answer the questions below and email them to: Holidayblogswap@gmail.com

3rd- Let us know if you're willing to ship your package overseas.

Then watch your e-mail for your swap partner & all their information.

Don't forget to include your mailing address in the e-mail along with your responses to the questions

Here's all the dates:

The cut off for signing up is midnight on: Monday, November 28th.

You're partners information will be sent via e-mail & posted on: December 1st.

We request that everyone send their packages by Thursday: December 15.

Just Answer these Questions! This gives your partner some idea what to fill your box up with.

1. Favorite colors, candies, snacks and treats:

2. Favorite holidays items:

3. Do you like to bake/craft/scrapbook for christmas?

4. Any specific colors or holiday ornaments you decorate with or collect?

5. Name 3 items you always love to have/get/use:

We hope to see all of you participate!

It's Ok Thursdays!

2011-11-10T07:17:00.001-07:00

Link up with Neely and Amber! It's Ok...Twilight Edition! It's ok...

to own 5 copies of each Twilight book

to own 5 copies of Twilight on DVD, 4 of New Moon and 2 of Eclipse

to to read the Twilight Series several times a year

to have waited 8 hours in line to see Eclipse at midnight

to be willing to wait 8 hours in line again to see Breaking Dawn

to be completely in love with Edward Cullen

to sometimes hate Bella because she has Edward

to despise Jacob

to own the Twilight Barbies, in my defense, I only have Edward, Bella and Alice

to want to buy anything Twilight related

to argue with friends about why they don't like Twilight

Have a wonderful day!

Announcing: The Ultimate Twilight Fan Link Up!

2011-11-09T05:00:00.000-07:00

Today, Star from Star’s Pink World and Tara from fabulous but evil are announcing an awesome link up for all the Twilight fans out there! With the release of Breaking Dawn: Part 1 quickly approaching, we figured what better way to get excited than with a fabulous Twilight link up!

The Ultimate Twilight Fan Link Up will be a one-time link up that will take place on Wednesday, November 16.

Interested in participating in the link up? All you have to do is copy and paste the above button into your post and answer a minimum of 5 of the following questions:

1. Are you going to see Breaking Dawn at the midnight release?

2. Scene you're most looking forward to in Breaking Dawn/Favorite scene in previews movies?

3. Team Edward or Jacob?

4. Favorite book in the Saga?

5. Favorite character in the series and why?

6. Why do you love Twilight?

7. Are the books or movies better?

8. What do you dislike about the series?

9. Your craziest fan moment.

10. Do you have a Twilight collection?

Feel free to also include pictures, quotes, movie clips, etc.!

We are excited to host this link up and hope you’ll join us in showing our love for the Twilight series!

Will you participate in the Ultimate Twilight Fan Link Up?

Guest Post- Ashleigh!

2011-11-08T06:08:00.001-07:00

Guest blogging for me today is my sweet and gorgeous friend Ashleigh! Her blog is one of my favorites, and we are twitter bffs. You definitely need to check out her blog, you'll love it!

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Hi y'all! I'm Ashleigh... and I blog over at Life As I Know It. This is my family- husband, David, and daughter, Leighton. If you want to get to know us better, go check out my blog!

I was thrilled when the fabulous Star asked me to guest post on her blog. My only fear- what to write about?? Then Star gave me a great idea... so here I am to tell you about:

My 10 Must-Haves of Anything
(in no particular order, no particular category)

1. Urban Decay Naked Pallette.- as if this is a secret...I love this eyeshadow! So many choices and awesome for all occasions! I own the entire series and both movies.

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2. Sex & the City Series- I personally think that great therapy comes through this series. I own the entire series and the movies. And you should, too!

3. E-reader- whether it be a Kindle or a Nook, you need one. Makes reading easier, more fun, and you don't have to lug around heavy books!

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4. The Help- read this book. Period.

5. Essie Nail Polish- every girl loves nail polish and this is my fav brand! Isn't this color fresh?

6. Burt's Bees Radiance Body Lotion... and this lotion helps me with my dry skin!

7. Philosophy Skincare- my favorite new skincare line! Specifically, Hope in a Jar. I plan on doing a giveaway that features some of the products I love!

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8. Diet Dr. Pepper- I'm addict. And I think it is a must-have in my life

9. Pioneer Woman's Chicken Spaghetti- you must try this recipe! It is a weekly staple in our home and a must-have for dinner time!

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10. Target- okay you can't HAVE Target, I know. But you need to shop there. I hate, hate, HATE Walmart and the closest Target is 45 minutes away. So take advantage if you have one. I love it there!

Well those are some things that I think you must have, watch, read, cook, explore, etc!

Thanks to Star for letting me take over her blog today!!!

xoxo,

Ashleigh

Fun With Our Phones!

2011-11-07T06:41:00.001-07:00

Link up with Savanah!

Recent phone pictures I’ve taken:

Been listening to this CD non stop since I bought it! So freaking amazing!

I Organized my bookcases last week! Love how they turned out!

Can’t decide which of these stocking to buy for my nephew!

Drank lots of yummy hot chocolate over the weekend!

Book I’m currently reading. Although the first 100 pages or so were kind of slow, this book is turning out to be amazing!

Need to decide which pieces of my Christmas Village I’m going to put up this year!

Excited to use the Christmas dishes my Mom gave me!

Have a fabulous day!

Shades of Bluemas

2011-11-06T06:46:00.001-07:00

Rachel and I are changing things up a little for the holidays! Pink Eye Candy will become Pinkmas Eye Candy, and Shades of Blue will be Shades of Bluemas!

Today I’m hijacking Rachel’s Bluemas button, because I’m sharing my last years Christmas decorations, which were blue!

My theme last year was blue and silver. I have to admit, I loved how it turned out! Probably the most beautiful I’ve ever decorated for Christmas!

Christmas Tree

Bathroom

Living Room and Bar Area

Kitchen

Christmas Village

Sparkly Details

Head over to Rachel’s blog and check out her Shades of Bluemas post!

What colors are you decorating with this year?

Have a fabulous day!

My Bookcases!

2011-11-04T06:35:00.001-07:00

Hello loves! I spend a large part of my day yesterday re-organizing my bookcases! I’d been wanting to do this for a while now! While re-organizing, I discovered I was missing quite a few books. 5 of my Harry Potter books and about 10 others. These books were lent out to friends. These friends never returned them. Makes me so sad. So, I have decided that I’m no longer lending out my books. Reasonable tight?

Okay, back to the bookcases. I had a lot of fun organizing them! I realize my bookcases are not very pretty, they’re just plain and black. So I have asked Timmy to buy me pretty new bookcases, preferably with glass doors! So excited!

I'm also parting with about 50 books, I’m donating them to the library! I hope someone else can enjoy them!

Let me show you my shelves!

Bookcase #1

1. Twilight Hardbacks, Collectors Editions, movies and soundtracks.

2. Twilight soft covers, movie tie-ins, magazines and movie companions.

3. Sookie Stackhouse series and a few other books.

4. Yankees Yearbooks, Sex and the City and professional photo books.

5. Baking/cook books and magazines. Travel books.

Bookcase #2

1, 2 and 3: Books I love and will re-read!

4. My to-read shelf!

5. Unfinished scrapbooks

How do you organize your books?

Have a fabulous day!

What I’m Loving!

2011-11-02T05:54:00.001-07:00

Link up with Jamie!

I’m loving

That I finally get to have Pinkmas this year!

I’m loving

That I will be here in 57 days!

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I’m loving

That there’s only 15 days until

Breaking Dawn!

and

My 5th wedding anniversary!

I’m loving

This book I’m reading:

Anna and the French Kiss

I’m loving

This gorgeous Coach handbag!

Madison Flagship Metallic Leather Caroline Dowel

I’m loving

This library. I will have one like this one day!

I’m loving

My wonderful husband!

What are you loving today?

Hello November!

2011-11-01T05:33:00.001-07:00

Hello Fall weather!

Hello Fall fashion!

Hello Water For Elephants DVD!

Hello Justin Bieber Christmas album!

Hello Fall decorations!

Hello Breaking Dawn!

Hello Thanksgiving!

Hello Black Friday shopping!

Hello 5th wedding anniversary!

What are you looking forward to in November?

Fun With Our Phones!

2011-10-31T05:39:00.001-07:00

Link up with Savanah!

Pictures I've taken the last couple of weeks!

My Fall wreath! When I stop being lazy, I want to make my own wreath, from an idea I saw on Pinterest!

Fall Swap package I recieved from Meredith! I had forgotten to post a picture of it!

Pink ornaments for my Pinkmas decor this year!

Jack-o-lantern I carved this weekend!

Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa. One of the best books I've read this year. actually, ever!!

Pretty Fall tree I saw at Hobby Lobby!

White Chocolate Macademia Nut cookies I made for Timmy. He ate one before I took a picture, I'm guessing they were really good, because he ate them all!

Have a fabulous day!

Pink Eye Candy Sunday!

2011-10-30T06:02:00.001-07:00

This week I'm featuring both pink and blue eye candy! The eye candy is jewelry! I'm sharing with you both jewelry I either want or just like, and also a few pieces of jewelry I already own!

Let's start with some Aquamarine pieces I’ve seen that I want:

and some Pink Sapphire sparkles I love:

Some pink sapphire pieces I own:

Don't forget to chick out Rachel’s Shades of Blue post for her jewelry picks!

What’s your favorite gemstone?

Have a great day!

October Birchbox!

2011-10-28T06:29:00.001-07:00

What is Birchbox?

For those who don’t know what Birchbox is, it’s a company that sends you a box full of samples once a month for only $10 each month! Then you have the chance to earn points and buy the full size products at discounted prices! What’s not to love about that!?

My October Birchbox

Once again, I am impressed by Birchbox! This is my third, and so far, all 3 have been great! Although I’ve only used 3 of the 5 samples I received in this box, my favorite sample ever came in this box, and if I’d only gotten that one, I would have been happy!

1. The Laundress – This is a wash specifically for delicates and lingerie! I haven’t tried it yet, but I'm planning on using it soon!

2. Laura Geller Spackle Tinted Under Makeup Primer in Bronze – Best sample I’ve received so far! I LOVE this primer! I’ve used it everyday since I received my box, and ever since day 1, my makeup looked better than ever before! I already ordered the full size product!

3. Befine Lip Serum – It heals and smoothes cracked or dry lips. When I use it, it makes my lips feel super soft, but hen it wears off, my lips feel more dry than before! It’s supposed to heal the dry, but so far, I don’t don’t see any actual healing.

4. Ahava Rich Cleansing Kit – I really liked this cleanser! Mostly because it left my skin feeling super clean and soft! Most times, my face wash leaves my skin feeling dry, but I surprised this one didn't!

5. Orofluido Beauty Elixir – Haven’t remembered to use this yet. It’s a hair treatment that nourishes hair. I have however took a whiff of it, and it has a fantastic vanilla scent! Looking forward to trying it out!

Have you joined Birchbox yet? If you haven't, and want to, leave me your email address, and I’ll be happy to send you a referral invite!

Have a great day!

Eff, Mary, Kill

2011-10-27T07:39:00.004-07:00

Okay, so I choose 3 guys, I'm going to tell you who I would Eff, Marry and Kill, Then you're going to tell me who YOU would Eff, Marry and Kill. Sounds fun right? Eff, Marry, Kill Twilight Edition

Eff Jasper- I've always thought Jasper was pretty sexy! I wouldn't mind effing him, lol! Marry Edward- Duh! I've been in love with him since 2008, and I would not hesitate to marry him even for a second. I've already told Timmy this, and he understands. lol! I love you Edward!!!! Kill Jacob- I DESPISE him! So I wouldn't mind him disappearing! He's so annoying! Bye Bye Jacob! Okay, now its your turn! Tell me, out of Jasper, Edward and Jacob, who would you Eff, marry and Kill?? Can't wait to read your answers!

Oh How Pinteresting!

2011-10-26T04:59:00.000-07:00

Link up with the lovely Michelle!

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I've found on Pinterest!

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Favorite Twilight Moments

2011-10-25T06:20:00.001-07:00

Hi loves!
Today I want to share with you my favorite Twilight movie moments! I know a lot of you girls are fans, so I know you'll enjoy this!

With November 18th fast approaching, it'll be time to go stand in line for 8 hours{again} to watch the midnight release of Breaking Dawn. Obviously, I am planning a marathon of the first 3 movies before I go watch BD. So that got me thinking of my favorite Twilight moments. Most of them include my love Edward, and all of them make me wish this wonderful fantasy world of Twilight were real.

{for serious, I wish vampires were real, lame!}

I somehow managed to narrow it down to 15. If you get through them all I congratulate you! You're either a fan, or just really bored!

Twilight

the meadow

dancing in Edward’s room

first kiss in Bella’s room

Edward plays Bella's lullaby

the prom dance

New Moon

Edward and Bella kiss

Bella and Edward at bday party {prior to paper cut}

Alice comes to forks

Bella saves Edward {and kiss}

Bella and Edward reconcile

Eclipse

opening meadow scene

bed scene {hip hitch}

proposal

Edward’s fight scene

closing meadow scene

What are some of your favorite twilight moments?

Tell me, are you Team Edward or Jacob?
{I'm curious!}

Have a wonderful day!

{I originally wrote this post as a guest post for Kerbi, but I loved it so much, I asked her if it was okay to repost on my blog!}

5 Book Series You Need To Read ASAP

2011-10-24T06:12:00.001-07:00

As you know, I’ve been reading a ton this year! My favorite kind of books to read are young adult paranormal romances. If they are a series, well even better!

These are the top 5 book series I recommend you read as soon as possible! I know you ill love them!

The Winter Prince. Fairies. Ash. Forbidden love. The Ice Prince. Magic. Romance.

Basically, read this series, because its freaking amazing, and because of Ash aka The Winter/Ice Prince. I am in love with him!

Jace.

No other reason needed! Well, maybe just the steamy scenes!

This series is bleeping fantastic!

Girly. Hot dudes. Pink weapons. Fairies. Humor. Romance.

So nice to read these paranormal books that are lighthearted and so fun and girly!

These books girls, these books!!!! Read them!

Vampires like you’ve never read about before. and Guardians, who are warriors that protect the vamps!

The romance, the suspense, the magic, the hot guys. Well, for me it was all about Adrian, but there’s also Dimitri. Yes, there’s a love triangle in these too!

This series had it all, vampire, witches, fairies, werewolves, shape shifters.

oh, and hot guys and tons of romance. and a love triangle. and hot guys!!!

So by now you probably guess that a book must have 3 things to appeal to me:

paranormals, romance and hot guys!

If you haven’t read these series, you definitely should! You will love them!!

Have a fabulous day!

Pink Eye Candy Sunday!

2011-10-23T06:10:00.001-07:00

Today’s pink eye candy is:

Pinkmas on Etsy

I’m so excited! I'm having Pinkmas this year, finally! So of course I’m going crazy looking for ideas and inspiration all over the web. It just so happens, Etsy is the place to get lots of pretty Pinkmas stuff!

Look what I found!

Pink Ornament Wreath

Hot Pink Ornament Wreath

Pink/Silver Christmas Wreath

Pink Swirl Christmas Ornament

I'm Dreaming Of A Pink Christmas Sign

Pink Damask Christmas Stocking

I might buy one or two Pinkmas things on Etsy, but I’m planning on making most of my pinkmas decor myself!

Make sure you check out Rachel’s blue Etsy picks in her Shades of Blue post!

What colors are you using for Christmas this year?

Trick ot Treat Swap Reveal

2011-10-21T06:04:00.000-07:00

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in our swap!

It was so much fun!

Here's what I received:

2 body lotions
3 candles
hand sanitizer
scentportable
pink candle holder
2 pairs of socks
pumpkin carving kit
notebook
cute handmade card

Thanks so much Rachel! I love everything!

Now it's your turn!

Can't wait to see what everyone received!

Thanks again for joining Rachel and I in our Halloween Blog Swap!

Oh, How Pinteresting!

2011-10-19T06:21:00.005-07:00

Link up with the lovely Michelle! Oh How Pinteresting... Christmas List Edition! Some of the items of my Christmas list:

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What have you been pinning lately?

Have a wonderful day!

How Twilight Changed My Life

2011-10-17T06:04:00.001-07:00

I have always loved reading, I have been a reader ever since I can remember. I've always had bookshelves full of books. As a child, I took weekly trips to the library to check out books. I saved my money to buy books instead of toys or whatever else kids were buying back then. I read books instead of watching TV. I always had my nose in a book.

For some reason, I stopped reading a few years back. I don't know why, It was around the time I got married, so maybe that was part of it. Maybe there was just nothing out I was interested in reading. Either way, all I know is that I was not reading at all. I often looked at my bookshelves full of books, and wondered why the heck I had abandoned them, but I guess I was too busy doing something else to worry about it too much.

Then one glorious day, my mother in law recommended The Twilight Saga books to me. I was instantly hooked! I became obsessed, I kid you not, I could not sleep the night I read Twilight. I just couldn't wait to read the rest of the series. It was around the same time the first movie was out, so it took me a little over a week to read the entire series because I couldn't find the books anywhere! It was so frustrating! They were sold out everywhere!

So how did Twilight change my life? It awakened my love for reading! I was going about my life not doing something I loved. Reading Twilight reminded me of my love for books. Reminded me of how amazing it is to get lost in the pages of a book, and completely lose track of time. How it's possible to fall completely head over heels in love with a character. To not be able to think about anything else other than that book. To alienate your husband for days, because you spend every free moment reading. I probably love reading now more even more than before!

Yes, Twilight did that to me. It made me so happy to be reading again. I immediately started searching for new books to read. I remember spending hours at the bookstore looking for reading material. Ever since then, I have not stopped reading. I got back into my groove of always having a book in my purse, always a list of books I want to read. I have read so many amazing books since then. I have Twilight to thank for this. Who knows if I would have ever started reading again if weren't for Twilight!

My Twilight Saga book collection!

I still wasn't reading as much as I wanted to, so at the beginning of 2011, I decided to challenge myself. My goal was to read 52 books in 2011. Well, I shattered my goal! I'm on book 67 right now! I couldn't be happier with the results!

Has something similar ever happened to you?

Has a book ever changed your life in any way?