What I'm Loving Wednesday!

I love posting WILW because it makes me think about the positive that's happening during the week and it always puts me in the best mood! This week, I'm linking up for What I'm Loving Wednesday and I am pumped!

I am skipping right past fall and moving straight to Peppermint Mocha. Christmas in my mouth!

I am loving this: Mozzarella, Tomato, Pesto, Grilled Cheese with avocado... get the recipe here

If you've talked to me in the past couple of days, you know how much I'm loving my updated iPhone! You get all the stuff that the 4S has except for Siri. Loving it!

Ahhh doing more daydreaming. Here's a picture of a magical spot in Bali, Indonesia. I am in LOVE! It's always been my dream to visit Bali... gotta keep saving!

One of my friends recommended I read Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends & Influence People. I am loving this read: even though it's a fairly older book, it still translates. 

Okay, get ready for my true loves. My pinterest finds from this week:

Wish I could pull this off! Love these pants!

Pretty sure these earrings are from Stella & Dot.

I have like 5 pairs of nude pumps but I die for these. Very Kate Middleton!

So first things first, have to lose weight in my legs and THEN buy some colorful skinnies :)

I just love this dress! Simple, love the color and I love the pleats! Get it here

Love these bangles!

Hellloooo party dress!! I am in love!

I have always wanted this purse... when is someone going to buy it for me? A version of it will do ;)

I love everything that Cam's got goin' on here. Boots, bag, jeans, top, love it. Dress like Cameron here!

I am also LOVING that I'll be home this weekend to catch up with some pretty amazing people in my life. Can't wait to see everyone and I just wish we had more time.

What are YOU loving today?

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

It's been a while since I've graced the blog world with what I'm loving this week. Calm down people, I'm about to give you the goods :)

I have always loved wavy hair and I just can't get it right. Anyone have any tips for effortless waves, like my sweet friend SJP?

I payed to have my nails done last week and within two days, they were chipped. I am going to economical route and painting my own nails. And I am LOVING Chinchilly by Essie!

I have been on the lookout for new tennis shoes for a while. It's honestly just not fun for me to spend $110 on tennis shoes. I put it off until my old tennis shoes rubbed a huge blister in my foot. Twas time. I was ready to spend the big bucks when my coworker said "Why don't you try Nordstrom Rack?"

I gave it a shot and found EXACTLY what I was looking for in my my exact size for only $50! And I feel like my workouts are 10x better than before. [I got the same Gel Asics that are pictured about, but in blue]

Speaking of workout, this is my absolute favorite new app.

It's the Nike Training Club app and it has four sections: Get Lean, Get Toned, Get Strong and Get Focused. I like to mix up the workouts and let me tell you, I am SORE today. Try it out!

Okay, forget the workouts... let's talk food.

Does this look amazing or WHAT?! This weather is making me want to make soup and eat it every night for dinner. It's hard for me to do that with my job but I definitely when I'm at Gregg's this weekend. Check out the recipe here

I just love this sweater. That's all :)

This is a street in Downtown Portland and I just wanted to express how much I love this city! Except for all the rain, that's kind of getting old.

And last but not least, I'm loving my wonderful mother on her birthday!

Look at that precious baby... that sweet, adorable, modest baby :)

Wish I was in town to help you celebrate but I'll be back soon and then we're definitely having a girls day :) Happy birthday, mom!!!

What are YOU loving today?

What I'm Loving... Guest Bloggers!

Well, I feel like I've hit the big time. I'm having my first guest blogger today! My friend Carrie doesn't have a blog, but she does have impeccable taste! Take a look at what she's loving today:

This Wednesday I'm having a love affair with....

Pure Barre

This all started with a good friend of mine getting knocked up with twins. After her two nuggets popped out she found Pure Barre and BAM! she was back to her pre baby bod! The best thing about the work out for me is it tones my trouble areas [I would say most women's trouble areas] it burns fat in our bums, lifts and tones arms and makes our thighs thinner [hell yeah!] Its only one hour, you can go during your lunch. Think ballet, yoga and pilates mixed together. I just started a few weeks ago, I have not lost any weight yet but I do feel more toned in my legs and arms.

Tips: Wear black pants/capris, socks [make sure they match or others will judge you] and a tank top. Tell PB its your first class they are usually on the house...more deals also..for mamas, students and brides to be.

http://purebarre.com/p-locations.html

Wine Walks

Trot around your neighborhood this afternoon with wine in hand [inside a dixie cup of course] I am not in favor of anyone getting a PI so please drink responsibly :) After dinner, go explore your 'hood! It's almost Fall and walking around is always nice when its not scorching outside. I love taking a friend or my beau with me and just checking out the houses around where I live. Good way to get out of the house, have a night cap, burn off my desert and get to know my city a little better.

This picture is of my local wine market, I go here quite a bit. This is an engagement picture of a couple I know through a friend. I loved how they picked a local business for there background for the photo shoot. I am sure they walked around with some wine after.

Ducks Boots

Not just for hunters or extreme weather anymore, ladies! I often have pretty dreadful weather where I live and need to make sure I prepare each Fall/Winter for the worst. I knew I needed a good pair of snow boots...but my heart jumped when I saw images of LL Bean's Duck Boots paired with dresses, tights and leggings.

They will be perfect when I roam over to my bf's house in the snow, sledding in the park, feel like taking a stroll to get ice cream (yes, even in the dead of winter I crave a blizzards) with my lady posse or need to make an emergency trip to the grocery for popcorn and diet coke. They are a little pricey but will last forever!

Invest in some new nail colors, fancy ladies.

Try A List for a night out and about...

and Tea & Crumpets for the work week!

You will only spend a few bucks and have the rest of the season to show off your nail style.

Desserts: Good Girl or Bad Girl? Which will you be today?!

Todd made this for me about a week ago. It was fast, simple to make and cured my sweet tooth without being too bad for me. The recipe below is a little more glamours than what I had it was simply a grilled banana with a little chocolate on top. Not bad at all and HUGE bf points for him!

How to make grilled bananas: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2564

Hello, rebel lady! Welcome to my go to sweet when I need a reward or need to just feel better about the day.

Trust me, don't try to make this amazing dessert. Just find $3 and drive over to Home Made Pie and Ice Cream for a treat that will make any bad day better. The #1 (Best Seller) Dutch Apple with Caramel on top and don't skip out on a side of vanilla ice cream.

http://www.piekitchen.com/

Thanks for sharing what you're loving, Carrie! I plan to eat that pie, walk around and drink wine and then burn it off at Pure Barre! Happy Hump Day, party people!

Do you like to.. Do it yourself?

I don't find many people who have a job like mine. Most of my friends and family have "normal" jobs where they are at home 90% of the time and travel 10% of their time. I am the exact opposite... and it might even be 98% traveling. And my weekends home are the weekends I look forward to the most. Mainly because I look at pinterest and see all of these CREATIVE things I could be doing if I lived a normal life! Take advantage of your free time at home because I would gladly trade sometimes. Check out some of the creative things I swear to do when I'm home :)

I wasn't even sure what this was at first but look how precious.. a bottle cap tray! DIY here :)

Homemade coasters! DIY here

I just love hydrangeas... love this!

Shabby Chic Ladder! DIY here

Ahhh plants/herbs in these cute little tins. I die!

Love this guest room. Or regular room. Just love it!

I am going to be home this weekend and I'm going to AT LEAST get some mason jars and decorate my room a bit, I have been talking about this for months now. I also need to print some new pictures, find some new cute frames and clean out my closet. What are YOU dreaming of on this maaahhhvelous Hump Day? :)

What I'm Loving Wednesday ;)

Okay, I'm not going to bore you all with my words... just feast your eyes on what I am loving this week! Don't care what I love? Find another blog to read ;)

I love these old books... I kind of want them for decorative purposes though, and not for reading :)

Loving Harry Potter so much that I ripped the book in half!

This fancy color is currently on my toes

My birthday is this weekend and I really want to sip on mojitos all weekend!

I love LC's style and I am dreaming of fall and this look takes me there.

 Again, love LC. Want to steal her bag. 

Gray and yellow, gray and blue... you name it, I'm a sucker for gray. Does that mean I'm boring?

Getting my hair did on Thursday and I'm thinking about this length. I alway pick pictures of JA, I secretly just want a face transplant.. and body transplant. 

I am depressed because I'll never have this bathroom. Pinterest is amazing but also makes me sad. 

What are YOU loving today?