{ We Have....}

Lately with the gorgeous weather we have been having Geoff and I have been hanging outside in the evening and doing a lot of THIS....

and THIS....

and of course after you done that for a hour you must do THIS....

{ Delicious...}

Any ideas as to what this fab little stack of fabrics has been turned into? Pictures to come....

{ Love at first sight...sigh }

Omigosh how I love these necklaces! I have been seeing them all over the blog world and these two have got to be my absolute favorites! Who is not loving the color combo with the yellow, teal and gray....♥♥♥. I have attempted this look with headbands and they came out pretty stinkin' cute so I am going to have to give these a try! Wish me luck! I'll post pictures if they turn out!

{ 20 Things I Bet You Didn't Know About Me }

1} I hate using paper plates.
2} I am addicted to celeb gossip magazines like In Touch and US Weekly
3} I hate my feet...and anyone elses for that matter.
4} My favorite author is Jodi Picoult...I ♥ that I can never guess how her stories will end.
5} I am attempting to become more organized.
6} I spent 7+ years working in a hardware store.
7} I am a fantastic bread maker...surprisingly.
8} I use more hairspray then anyone I know.
9} I can't eat chicken in restaurants for fear it's undercooked.
10} I have only lived in 2 states my entire life...and I am okay with that.
11} I HAVE to purchase new earrings anytime I buy a new shirt/outfit. Therefore I have more earrings then I can count.
12} I believe I will be an excellent mother...when the day comes.
13} I have no understanding of the inner workings of a vacuum cleaner. I never have been able to change a bag or a belt. Ever. People have made fun of me for it. I don't care.
14} I could spend hours searching through the Target clearance sections. And many times I have!
15} I hate cars that are any color EXCEPT white, black, red and yellow. Although the champagne color is growing on me.
16} I ♥ animals. I stop along the side of the road weekly to pick up lost/stray dogs and find their owners. Seriously weekly.
17} I despise roller coaster rides.
18} I dream about building a dream house one day. I am constantly collecting ideas for it.
19} I ♥ dessert for breakfast...and breakfast for dinner.
20} I am addicted to chap stick. NOT lip gloss. Chap stick. I have hundreds of tubes/pots all over my house, purse and car.

{ Boys Will Be Girls }

{ Bountiful Basket }

Recently a friend of mine told me about this food co-op called Bountiful Basket. Basically you get on their website (http://www.bountifulbaskets.org/) and sign up and every Monday you place your order for your "basket". Baskets cost only $15.00 or $25.00 for a 100% organic basket. You then go to your chosen pick-up location on Saturday and retrieve your "basket". Let me tell you, it is SO worth every penny! You get so much fresh food for the money...easily over $50 worth had you gone to a typical market/store. Last weekend Geoff and I picked up out basket and it had....

8 Apples
8 Oranges
2 Giant bags of Red Grapes
1 Large carton of Strawberries
4 Grapefruit
1 Pineapple
1 Cantalope
6 Large Carrots
1 Head of Romaine Lettuce
1 Package of Cherry Tomatos
1 Package of Mushrooms
2 Crowns of Broccoli
4 Sweet Potatoes

Plus we paid an extra $7 and got the Mexican Pack which came with...

4 Avocados
6 Large Tomatoes
4 Cloves of Garlic
1 Pack of Cilantro
6 Jalapenos
5 Limes
4 Green Onions
4 White Onions

And for $10 you can add on 5 loaves of Whole Wheat bread which I hear is delicious. Serioulsy where else can you get that much fresh food for $22. I strongly urge everyone to check it out. The great thing is your basket is different every week and it's always produce thats in season so you get to try alot of items you might never purchase at the store! I think they currently have offerings in Idaho, Utah,Arizona, and Washington, and maybe more. However I know if you are interested in it for your town you can contact the gals and try to get one up and running!I know one thing for sure...we will be for sure purchasing our basket next Monday!

{ Nooks }

I think it's so fun to see how everyone decorates there house/craft areas! I have to admit I love looking at blogs for this reason so that being said...what are some of your favorite corner/nooks in your house? Here is some quick shots of mine!

{ HOppy Easter }

Hope everyone had a fantastic Easter!

{ I AM }

I am Thinking...


I really hope the weather holds up this week because I am beyond ready for spring!


I am Wearing...

Dark jeans, white lace top, brown cardigan, brown ballet flats.


I am Creating...

A new scrapbook room. When Geoff and I first built our house I painted my scrapbook room bright pink. Well that ended up giving me a headache so I have tried several other colors and finally settled on a light gray on the top half of the room with a chair rail and this amazing wallpaper on the bottom half. So now I need repaint my wall shelfs black, make new curtains and pillows, and add new decor in the new colors of light gray, black, red, and teal. I'll post pictures when it's finished!

I am Reading...

Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult. I adore all of her books. She always manages to completely shock you in the last chapter!

I am Looking Forward To...

Getting my fence installed next month, summer, and girls weekend in SLC the last weekend in April


I am Hearing...

Nothing. Geoff is at work and my dogs are in the back yard. I take that back I can hear the kids outside playing!


Around the House...

Kira, our malamute, is shedding like crazy which means I have to vacuum every 2.5 seconds to try to keep up! Thinking of taking her to Petsmart to get their new Furminator treatment!

Some of My Favorite Things Right Now...

Geoff, my cute little animals, the weather, my job, yummy banana bread, potato/egg salad, my new brown ballet flats, and the fact that my house and garage is super clean!

My Upcoming Plans...

Traveling to Spokane for work conferences in April, Girls weekend the next week in SLC, where we will hit up Tai Pan, IKEA, Hobby Lobby, Melting Pot, and every mall w/in a ten mile radius!

{ Scrapbook }

{ Amazing Lemon Blueberry Muffins }

2 cups flour

1/2 cup sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
zest of one lemon
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shortening (or butter*)
1 cup frozen blueberries

Topping (this makes extra - you can try cutting it down if you want...I personally like lots!)

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 Tb lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar


Mix dry ingredients and set aside. Beat eggs, milk and shortening. Stir in blueberries. Add dry ingredients and stir gently to combine. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Combine butter and lemon juice. While the muffins are still warm, dip the tops in the butter and lemon juice, then dip in sugar. Makes 12 muffins.

*I substitute butter because I love the taste! It works great either way.

{ Darbi }

My little sister asked me to take some pictures that she could give her boyfriend for Valentines Day.....this was my favorite from the bunch!