Take a moment for yourself

I was listening to Pandora on my phone and the song "My List" came on by Toby Keith.  Although, many dislike country music, the message of this song is huge!  You need to start living life because you just never know when it could be your last day.  Think of all the things you want to do, achieve, see and enjoy!  Imagine, the chance is taken away in the blink of an eye.  I encourage everyone to live like there is no tomorrow.  Make your own list of things you want to do.  Some call it a bucket list perhaps, whatever you call it, do it, live it, enjoy it!  Take these lyrics and read them and make them your own and believe me, it opens your eyes to a lot of things. 

"Like go for a walk, say a little prayer

Take a deep breath of mountain air

Put on my glove and play some catch

It's time that I make time for that

Wade the shore and cast a line

Look up a long lost friend of mine

Sit on the porch and give my girl a kiss

Start livin', that's the next thing on my list

Put an extra five in the plate at church

Call up my folks just to chat

It's time that I make time for that

Stay up late, then oversleep

Show her what she means to me

Catch up on all the things I've always missed

Just start livin', that's the next thing on my list" 

(Cowboy Lyrics - Toby Keith (My List)) 

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Raise a little hell, laugh 'til it hurts

Romantic Quotes

I came across these romantic quotes on Real Simple and I figured it's a nice choice for the upcoming nuptials! 

“Once in a young lifetime one should be allowed to have as much sweetness as one can possibly want and hold.”

― Judith Olney

“To love abundantly is to live abundantly, and to love forever is to live forever.”

― Henry Drummond

“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.”

― Flavia Weedn

“Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.”

― Franklin P. Jones

“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.”

― Thornton Wilder

“Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, a touch that never hurts.”

― Charles Dickens

Real Simple : Daily Thought Wedding Quotes

Daily Finds from Real Simple

Here's to another installment of "Daily Finds" from Real Simple! 

Real Simple Daily Finds : 10 Pretty Shirts Under $80

ENJOY!

My indulgence

I love, love, love different hair pins, clips, headbands, feathers, etc.  If I could have 365 of them, one for every day, I would!  Perhaps, one day I will get there.  Etsy is a wonderful place to look for unique pieces and I love just browsing through to see what is out there.  Check out these pieces that really caught my eye!

 Sashiko Stars - Kanzashi Flower Bobby Pins by PetalMix

Portia ... Petite Peacock Fascinator by surreptitioussloth

Silver and Pearl Rosette Hair Pin by beanandthesprout   

If I had a couple hundred thousand dollars to spend, I would get...

I am really loving the whole nautical look for the seasons!  Red, white and blue is so classic looking and I can't get enough of it.  Check out these items (although EXTREMELY expensive) I would buy if I had an extra $100,000 hanging out...wouldn't that be nice.

 

All items were found on Elle : Vacation Ready Nautical Accessories

Give Me That Affordable Modern

CB2...one of the greatest stores I have seen in a really long time!  You want something really different and affordable for your home?  Check this place out!

Seriously!  Look at this rug...amazing!  When I say amazing, I mean it in a different, conversation starting kind of amazing (Hopscotch Rug).  

Now that we have the floor covered, no pun intended, let's move to the walls.  Let's put a labyrinth style wall hanging where people can see it and be mesmerized by it.  I am in love with this piece.  I'm not really sure what about it I like so much, but I just imagine it looking really nice in a polished bedroom or living room (Maze Wall Hanging).

How about a little pizazz for your tables?  I do say, that sounds delightful!  You know how much I love flowers, so why not have some really off the wall vases? (Un Homme/Une Femme Vases)          

And if you are into biking, how about this really cool recycled bicycle? (Recycled Bike)  CB2 has some really interesting pieces.  I wish I had known about this place a lot sooner!  Well there is plenty of time to shop and decorate!  Happy Thursday to all.  

Daily Finds from Real Simple

Real Simple is a great little magazine and website!  They always have something fun and interesting to read from food, home, beauty, health, etc!  It's fun just to poke around and check what is going on with trends and ideas.  I found a section called "Daily Finds" and they give you "A month of Real Simple editors’ favorite new things, from the perfect baby shower gifts to summer jewels that won’t break the bank." Today, for July 7th, check out the daily find of 6 Beach and Patio Chairs to Kick Back In . Cheers!  

(Image from Real Simple: Daily Finds)

Question Mark

Question mark...does anyone even read my blog?  Even if the answer is no, it really doesn't matter.  I do not do this for anyone, but myself.  Short and sweet.