a zombie Halloween

I really wanted to have a Fall party this year. I don't know if it's because I have my own place, or because I am married now; but I really wanted a reason to have people over. so Jordan and I decided to host a Zombie-watching Halloween party last Sunday. 

I got so excited to entertain I wanted to find cheap ways to decorate. I found this easy DIY garland and put it together in a afternoon with only spending $5.

after making a quick stop at the grocery for awesome flowers and candy, as well as yummy snacks, I headed over to Half Price Books for the Zombie entertainment. we ended up watching 28 Days Later, which was great for a Zombie movie. I purchased Dawn of the Dead as well because I am all about quality Zombie films and this one goes down as one of the best.

it was a great night with lots of fun and laughs with our friends. and in case you were wondering it was not a costume party, although one of our friends came in a cowboy hat and used the party as an excuse to wear it. 

I hope to make this a tradition, at least until we have kids, (which, Lord willing, will not be any time soon).

hope you had a great Halloween weekend!

xo

treating myself

sometimes you just need to treat yourself to something fabulous when you have had a hard day. that is what i did a few nights ago. i went straight to B& BW after a not-so-great day and picked up a citrus based face scrub from their True Blue line. it has the most amazing citrus smell and leaves my face nice and smooth. i also purchased two other mini bottles for $10 total. it was my little treat to myself and i can say that i did feel better after using it.

dates with my mom

every Saturday my mom and i go on a date. this past Saturday was no exception.
usually our date starts with a trip to Bath & Body Works to peruse their divine smelling lotions and candles. sometimes we walk away with a bag full of bottles, other times just wearing a different fragrance.

afterwards we usually make a Starbucks run, because it just across the street so naturally it's only wise. once we order one cookie and two lattes we find a quiet spot by the window and chat. with lattes still in hand we walk down the sidewalk of the shopping strip and slip into Pier One. i absolutely adore going into this store. every time it inspires me with ideas for my home. it's almost a rule never purchase anything in there, (unless it's a discounted candle). i simply love to look and imagine.

after leaving that shopping strip we sometimes drive to the mall and shop at Macy's. i receive a discount there so it's really fun to purchase sale items. afterwards we will grab the occasional pretzel at the kiosk and wonder around, peeking into boutiques.
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we end our date by coming home and admiring our goodies. after making a small snack we plop on the couch to continue talking and painting nails at the same time.

 i love Saturday dates with my mom. 

birthday weekend

this weekend was Jordan's birthday! it started with me making cinnamon rolls for breakfast before a full day at church followed by good times with family for lunch and dinner. that evening we celebrated with friends at The Fox & Hound Grille. it was a simple birthday, filled with love and people we adore.

hope you had a great weekend!

xo

an epic tale

it has been a Lord of the Rings marathon at my house this week. 

every since Jordan finished slaying orcs in the companion video game he has been wanting to relive the epic story. so we made a trip to Half Price Books and picked up the first installment for a great price (we already had the other two) and began watching the extended versions with books in hand. 

Jordan grew up with these books and i had seen the movies like every one else. but after all the hype of the movies i had not seen them again in over 5 years. it has been really fun to experience it again with Jordan. the themes and messages are just as true and compelling. 

we are half way through the saga, and it has been great to make new memories.

p.s. these are original illustrations for the film.

hope you have a great weekend!

xo