Happenings....

So, a few things today. One, has anyone tried out Tumblr?? It seems like something that I could get into. I am not a fan a Twitter, but I love Facebook and I am trying to get into the blogging thing, and Tumblr seems like a very easy way to do that. I like that the app for iPhone is very easy.  I decided to start one up and see how it does, check me out here.

What I wore for the shower, the only pic that I got!

My wedding is in three weeks and four days!!! ahhhh! We had our wedding shower this past Saturday, and somehow I didnt get one. single. picture. Not one. Luckily my sister took some, but I dont think that she got a whole lot. It is so easy to get caught up and forget, I feel like I need a photographer following me around for these last few weeks before. Hopefully I don't forget to take a lot of pictures at the bachelorette party and the rehearsal dinner. 

The only picture that I have from the shower is one that I snapped with my phone of what I wore, along with these babies that I got Friday .........

I also wanted to share with you my new thing....I have always gotten acrylic nails when I wanted manicures. They tore up my nails SO SO bad. And I could never even go two weeks without needing a fill. I actually don't think I was ever able to get a fill, they were always to badly damaged and they would have to take them off and put on a new set which would leave my nails so thin that they were throbbing. Really ladies?? The things we do for beauty. So I discovered Brisa Gel Nails.

Brisa gel is a gel that they brush on over you existing nail and then they use a uv light to "bake" them on. They are strong and they look great!!! AND I can go at least 10 days without needing a fill!!! The only problem is, I have not been able to find alot of people who are doing this yet, and it is a bit more expensive than the traditional acrylic, but so far I am finding that it is worth it!

Another huge thing happening in our world is that they are putting new windows and siding on our house this week!!! If you read my blog you know that the inside was so bad, well the outside is bad too. 

This is what I pull up to EVERYDAY!!! minus the junk on the porch and the overgrown trees. We have been here for almost one year and I have lived with this for that long, to say that I am excited would be an understatement!!! I CAN NOT wait to get this done! I think that It will look great!!

I hope that everyone has a great day!! I will be back with after pictures of the house when it is done.

Me on Blogging

Ok so, I have been blogging, ok well I have had a blogger account, for almost one year now. I decided to start the blog because at the time Sam (my FI) was gone (see why here). But I have not really used the blogging world to its fullest potential. I have really been a silent person here in the blog world. I read my blogs every morning, and scour over fashion, decor, and ministry. I stumbled into the bloggy world when I googled "painting kitchen cabinets black". When I did that I discovered this. Emily was the first blogger that I stumbled upon and I was smitten! I read every post of hers. And then, I found her sister, you may know her as The Nester. At the point I was hooked. I kept on reading and my horizons broadened, I found Edie, and I fell in love with her quirky style, then when my life was really in a dark place I found Kelly, and read Harper's story and I was so inspired and aware of how great God's grace truly is. From there I have stumbled upon so many more, I loved reading about a Brooklyn Limestone Renovation, and I immediately wanted to move to New York and renovate a home, and walk everywhere!! I am constantly inspired to make my house my own by YHL. I cried and prayed for this sweet baby boy and his mommy Megan, she continues to be an inspiration.

I guess what I am really getting at is that I want to see what this blog world can do for me in my life. It has obviously been wonderful for so many people in one way or another. I just often wonder who really cares what I did this weekend, or What I Wore Wednesday, but someone might. Right? I guess we will just have to see! :)

Oh and did I mention I am getting married in THIRTY DAYS?!?! That's right one month. I anticipate things will begin to get crazy oh, NOW. Hope you are having a great day!!

Ode To Autumn

Dear Autumn,

You are truly a magical time of year! The cooler temperatures, the falling leaves, and of course Football!!!
So as the supermarkets stock up on pumpkin and mums, I will start burning tons of pumpkin candles, and breaking out the cardigans.
I will drink a few hundred of these...
and maybe try out a new recipe??

I did not get to enjoy Autumn to its full potential last year, so we have some makin' up to do!! September 22, I will be waiting for you! :)

Carrot Cake Cookies

Makes 12 Sandwiched Cookies

FOR THE FILLING:

• 2 ounces bar cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

FOR THE COOKIES:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 3/4 cup packed, finely grated, peeled carrots
• 1/3 cup dried currants

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Make filling: With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar and lemon juice; beat until combined. Cover; chill until firm, at least 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, make cookies: In a large bowl, whisk together butter, sugars, and egg yolk. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Add flour mixture to butter mixture; stir until combined. Mix in oats, carrots, and currants.
3. Drop dough by level tablespoons, 2 inches apart, onto prepared baking sheets. Flatten with the palm of your hand. Bake until edges are crisp, rotating baking sheets halfway through, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.
4. Turn half the cookies over, bottom side up; dollop each with about 1 teaspoon chilled cream-cheese filling. Top with remaining cookies, pressing gently to spread filling to edges. Serve immediately.

I got this recipe here.