This is F***ing Awesome

I hope everyone who celebrates had a great Easter! Because it was a bit rainy and overcast in Orange County my family and I didn't end up going whale watching like we had planned.  So instead we had a day at Ikea and then got cupcakes at Sprinkles.  This week I also went shopping at TJ Maxx and Old Navy and went thrift shopping with my momma!  I haven't been in a while which is disappointing because it is one of my favorite things in the world to do.  Even before the Macklemore song made it cool.  Here are some of my finds.

Not completely sure what I'm gonna use this wood bowl for yet. Probably rings and jewelry or other knick knacks.

Love this old Moonshine bottle. I'll probably use it as a vase.

Okay, I have no idea what exactly i'm going to use these old tea tins for but I HAD to have them. They are just too adorable and so unique.

Yes, another jar, you can never have too many jars.  I have a ton of foods that I've been wanting to organize lately so I'm not even close to being finished with my jar obsession.

I thought this was pretty cute and I could use it in our living room when we move in August for remotes or something.  I'm not really sure if I like the way it is or if I'd like to paint it and scuff it up.  I love nautical things but I'm kind of on the fence about the whole "anchor's away" thing.  Let me know your thoughts?  Is it cute as is or does it need a revamp?

My Nest

I call my room my nest, I firmly believe everyone should have a nest.  When your room is a nest it means it's homey and cozy and a place for you to unwind.  When I moved into my current home in August I did a mini room tour but here are a couple of snippets of my room today...

What is your "nest" like?  Is your nest even a nest? If not I strongly advise your make it one.  You'll need:

• Things that make you happy 
• something that smells good like candles, linen spray etc.
• cozy throw pillows and blankets
• and you'll definitely need a pillow pet (I strongly believe world peace would be achieved if everyone had a pillow pet)

The Dollar Store is a Magical Place

Now I understand that for some people the Dollar Store may not be magical but it is one of my favorite places in the world.  I can go crazy in there, so it can be dangerous.  Today I went with my roommate, spent under $10 and got tortillas, cotton balls, hand soap, noodles and these...

These little placks were $1 each (obviously) and they are absolutely adorable.  I'm waiting to put them up when I move again in August and finally have a cute house I can decorate. Counting down the days!

And I don't think I need to explain this mustache mug.  I firmly believe everyone needs one.

I honestly could have gotten so much more stuff, and I probably will once spring break is over.  I'm planning on getting some seeds and a pot from the dollar store and trying to plant my own flowers, something I have never done before.  It could go very poorly but it's only $1 so why not?  You only live once right?

What are some of your favorite things you've found at the dollar store?

DIY Headboard Inspiration

I have decided on a second goal for the year 2013; (my first is to build my lipstick collection) I need a headboard.  There is something about having no headboard that screams, "I am a 17 year old boy."  I am a young woman God damn it, time to grow up and take control of my life, a.k.a. get a headboard.  Of course I am not grow up enough to just buy a new bed frame and headboard, so time to get creative.  Luckily for me, Pinterest exists and it's full of ideas just waiting for me.

Here are a couple of headboard ideas I'm keeping in mind for when I move again in the summer.

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Which idea is your favorite? I'm kind of in love with the distressed wood idea with "Love" painted on them.  Of course if I could find an old fireplace as beautiful as the one in that picture that would be pretty awesome too.

Have a Happy Autumn

We all know what a magical time autumn is and because I want you all to have a successful and cozy fall I have come up with some of my favorite things, essential to fall.

1.  Festive fall lights.  No house is complete during fall without some cozy twinkle lights or fun halloween lights.  These can be found at Target.

2.  I think this one is self explanatory, what's fall without pumpkins.  My advice? Have a pumpkin carving party with some friends.  Carve your pumpkins, bake the pumpkin seeds and enjoy some coffee and pumpkin muffins.

3.  In my opinion the BEST thing about fall are cozy blankets.  Save yourself a few lazy fall days, curl up in a cozy blanket on the couch with some tea and watch your favorite movie and/or TV show.

4.  If you include a cute mug into this cozy day on the couch I promise it will make you like 89% happier.  Happy mugs make a happy life, fact.  You can find this owl mug at modcloth.com.

5.  Wreaths aren't just for Christmas, there are also tons of autumn wreaths out there just waiting to hang on your door and say, "Welcome, this is a happy home."  Don't want to buy a wreath? Make your own, there are tons of tutorials on pinterest of DIY wreaths and you can get most of the items at the dollar store!

6.  Something I desperately loved about my youth were the Halloween cookie cutters my mom had.  Sugar cookies cut out with some of these festive cookie cutters are an easy gift for friends or favor to bring to a Halloween party.  These cookie cutters shown are from Crate and Barrel.

7 & 8.  Of course the easiest way to make your house smell like happy are candles.  Lucky for us we live in a world with Bath and Body Works and can buy just about any smell in jar.  Bath and Body Works has tons of holiday smells perfect for the season such as "Autumn" and "Apple Crumble."  

Hope you all have a successful holiday season and a safe Halloween this week! What are you favorite ways to make your home fall-like?