There I go, I've done it again.

It is 12:38 AM and where am I at? Lying on the floor typing away at the blog neglecting precious sleep time. That's what you get when you drink caffeinated iced tea late at night.

We're currently housesitting for a family and taking care of their daughter, Adair, until Sunday afternoon. We were all in a hustle today preparing for these 5 days away from home...you know how this goes, make sure the house is picked up, wash all clothes, empty trashcan, take care of dishes...and so on and so forth. Much effort was put forth but now we're nestled into our room.

You know, it's quite nice to be in a new place every once in a while....tends to give me perspective and appreciation for what I have...it's also nice to have a mini vacation...

So in a valiant effort to savor what few hours I have left to sleep I'm going to crawl into bed next to my already slumbered hubby. More updates to come and a new video as well!

I hope you all have a splendid nights rest!

Talk to you soon,

xoxo .bd

{Photo Credit: Pinterest}

This weekend has been surprisingly restful aside from keeping busy everyday.

Neither of us had much work on Friday and found that lazing around the house all day turned to be more boring than rejuvenating. I guess we're just not good at doing nothing.

Saturday morning we woke up bright and early to help my inlaws get their home back in order as they just had the entire interior of their home painted. Ceilings and every wall.

While I assited in cleaning the bath rooms, vacuuming and mopping the floors, there were also boxes to be unpacked. Adam spent his time (5 hours to be exact) mowing the front and back lawn. They live on about 8 acres, if you were wondering why it took him so long. Needless to say, he came in with odd sunburns on his calves and arms.

Later on we all took a break and my in-laws, Joe & Barbara, took us out for mexican and some frozen yogurt!

One of the great things I feel you can gain after a long and hard day of work is sleep. Knock you out, almost drunk, can't keep your eyes open for a second, sleep. I slept so well!

In fact, wouldn't you want to sleep in that bed above?  I've been searching for ideas on how to update our bedroom on a budget. It seems the easiest way to make a difference is to work on the bed linens and cover.

Today was just as eventful with more yardwork on Adam's part including a couple of hours the men spent on cleaning our car. They washed, buffed, waxed, shined....you name it, our car looks brand new! Thank you, love!!!

I later met up with my Mom and our old family friends to see 'The Help'. This was my second time seeing the movie and just as good! Please go see this film, you will walk away touched, I promise!

Smells like dinner is ready thanks to Joe so I'll be letting you go until I talk to you soon.

Have a lovely night, enjoy the last few hours of the weekend!

xoxo .bd

{Photo Credits: Chapman Interiors Blog}

Birchbox: August 2011

I am really trying to get into making more videos on youtube and I have so much fun doing them.

Do you have a channel out there? I would love to get to know you better and see what you have to say!

Thanks for watching!

xoxo .bd

A flutter...

I am so completely taken by this blousey top she has on...not to mention the emerald green of her clutch...this look could not be more perfect.

I hope your day was successful and that you were able to accomplish everything on your list of to-do's.

I'll talk to you soon,

xoxo .bd

{Photo Credit: Fashion In My Eyes}

A few bits & bobbles...

I hope you had a delightful Monday, here's to another beautiful day of the week!

Today very little was actually accomplished but I did take a nap which has now ended in my inability to fall asleep. I tell myself this every time I want to lie down for even 30 minutes, that I'll have a hard time going to sleep, but it never fails...I always give in...and am always frustrated at 11:30 pm.

I think I'll turn on some more Don and Betty Draper...

A bientot!

xoxo .bd

{Photo Credit: Sacramento Street}

July 2011 Favorites

 July Favorites, a collection of some of the beauty products I have been loving. I hope you enjoy!

Thanks for watching!

xoxo, bd

  Everyone needs a pop of color in their life...everyone needs something to break up the mundane in their lives and I feel as though that is happening in mine right now.

A new job is on the horizon which I am tickled pink about and I finally have my husband back as he has taken the bar.

Our weekend was one of the best yet spent with friends whom we adore and family we love so very much!

On Friday we hung out with our friend Zack who was in town to take the MPRE (a law school test) and afterwards we met with him to tour the Parthenon, a Nashville landmark. Followed by the Parthenon, which is a life size replica of the original, we headed to Fido, my favorite coffee shop.

Later that night my main squeeze continued to hang out with Zack and a fellow law school grad, Matt. 

Let's just say they came back at midnight to only stay downstairs at our home, talk some more, drink scotch and hang out until 3am. Oh men.

Last night I was able to get in some lovely Lauren Kupchik time!! We met at art school years ago and have been great friends ever since. She now lives what I would consider a dream life at the top of a high rise over looking all of Nashville. We sipped on wine {note: must buy!} and ate cupcakes.Can you say perfect!

She is by far one of the hardest working friends that I have and am so very proud of who she has become as a woman.

Last night we stayed with my in laws and later today went to my parents home for lunch as we do every Sunday. 

My grandfather, Papa, now lives and naps with them. Yes, naps. He sleeps most of the time, but when you do get to spend time with him you learn to listen as he has so much to say. He's been there for 2 weeks and I think has adjusted well. 

We all started to watch The Sound of Music that I believe we'll be finishing next weekend.

On that note I'm going to watch Mad Men before I fall asleep. I'm obsessed!

...so long farewell auf wiedersehen goodbye

Talk to you soon,

xoxo .Bd

{Photo Credits: Plum Pretty Sugar}