I like a good deal...

If you are in love with this Anthropologie dress like I am, but not in love with the price tag of $128.00....



...then check out this dress from LuLus for only 34.00 bones..

I like the savings here!

yes or no?

I am loving this anthropologie top. And it's on sale for $39.95. I'm thinking it will be mine today, especially since our Shopping Hiatus is about to officially begin. I will do a post on our exclusions and such, soon. I'm desperately refraining from going crazy today and buying every cute shirt I see.

In other news, I've got a few projects I will be working on this weekend while my husband is off being a rockstar. Can't wait to share!!

Have a great weekend!!

diy project found

Oh my gaaaa, I am excited. I have been scouring local flea markets, thrift stores and other (cheap) furniture stores over the past 3 months looking for the perfect dresser to go in our bedroom. I wanted it to be a DIY project because I love the challenge and so I could stretch our budget for other pieces. First let me show you the dresser that I had originally fell in love with.

{via West Elm for a whopping 800 buckaroos}

I do not have a picture of the piece I am *hopefully buying as soon as I get off of work, but I will snap one tonight. I found it at our local Salvation Army Store. It's actually a china cabinet and hutch set for $200. We have no need for the hutch, so we will either talk down the price, or pay the $200 and donate the hutch right back to them. I am more than thrilled my friends. It is the same height and look as the dresser with a few changes here and there. I am wanting to paint it a grey/brown color and get some anthropologie knobs to gussy it up a bit. Just a couple of pictures for reference.


So, that is my project for the next few weekends. Any tips or tutorials that will help me is gladly appreciated.

*I say hopefully only because someone else may have their pretty little eyes on this piece as well. So, cross your fingers and send little thoughts and prayers my way in hopes that no one is =)

birthday wishes

No, it's not my birthday today, but it is in 20 days! I have an absurdly long "wish list," which is ever-changing. These two are definitely on it, and may get them early. My husband said I have a surprise coming my way Friday.





{via anthropologie}

In other news: My sweet husband has already told me what I'm getting as a graduation present. A DSRL camera!! EEEEP! So, we're trying to decide, Canon or Nikon? And I am an amateur, and by amateur I mean I've looked at these cameras and that's about it. But with the camera will come photography classes or just a lot of help from one of our several friends who are in to photography. So, suggestions for which brand/model?

Pleated Petal Tank ANTHROPOLIFICATION GIVEAWAY!!!!

Pleated Petal Tank ANTHROPOLIFICATION GIVEAWAY!!!!

The beautiful and inspiring Kathleen over at Grosgrain is hosting this fabulous giveaway. It seems all too perfect, since there is nothing I love more in the fashion world than anthropologie on a budget! I have been reading her blog for a few months now and she is always hosting wonderful giveaways. Like most of us, she lives on a budget and Anthropologie's prices are a bit steep. She turns thrift store finds into "anthropolification's" at an extremely low price. Her work and talent is truly amazing. Oh, and she also has giveaways from her featured sponsors. I wish I could win them all!





After reading about her post on Tiffany from Muntedkowhai, I knew I NEEDED one of her amazing necklaces. I was going to post a picture of the one I bought, but it must be sold out. It's adorable though! I'm completely happy with my purchase and I received quite a few compliments when I wore it.

Pop on over to her blog, you will instantly fall in love as I did! And enter the contest for your chance to win!

SIDE NOTE: If you have the priveledge, such as I did last night, to go see Wicked... PLEASE do. I love musical theatre so so much. I used to be really invovled when I was in highschool but pursued other dreams in college. Last night sparked such a deep passion in me that had been buried for so long! I won't be quitting my day job or anything, but I do plan on going to as many shows as possible and may get involved with a local community production. My husband's first musical was last night, and he absolutely loved the experience. YAY for me.

Have a great weekend my lovely's! I'm off to the beach for another wedding!

pretty little things

I am in love with Anthropologie's 3-D Nursery jewelry collection. We have quite a few weddings to attend this summer, and I think this necklace would be the perfect accessory for a simple little dress.

The posts will be light this week and possibly next, as I am finishing up my last two weeks of my undergraduate degree at UAB. Finally!