wishing vs. reality

happy tuesday.

somedays {or everyday} i spend time on pinterest, blogging or surfing the web

and come across millions of ideas, recipes, crafts, beauty tips, fashion inspiration, etc. 

sometimes it's overwhelming;

because i want it all or i want the time to do it all.

perfect example: the pictures above.

1. i adore those patterns,

which leaves me wishing i had a closet full of tons of variety.

{just so you know, here's where to find that lovely blouse and skirt.}

2. i love her arm candy,

making me crave trends, colors and layering. 

3. her natural curly hair?

 i simply long for.

4. a bold lip with natural looking makeup.

her skin is beautiful.

yes, chances are it's photoshopped, but still- 

i want that flawlessness and glow.

call me crazy, because i probably am.

i'm not being negative or ungrateful for what i have, in the slightest.

i'm just wishing that sometimes, 

the web's contents, were my reality.

if only i could snap my finger, and have

1. a home full of all those wonderful diy projects. 

2. a cookbook composed of all my "must try" recipes .

3. better yet, a table full of an already made delicious feast.

4. a closet that goes on for days; 

clothes all neatly organized and too many shoes to choose from.

5. every lipstick and nail polish color on the market.

the list goes on....

but, then i snap again- and realize my reality is pretty darn good as it is. 

and deep down, truly, i wouldn't change a thing.

so, that's why i justify all this wishing and wanting.

it's all temporary, where as the things in "real" life

are with me and a part of me forever.

that's why, i must never ever take things for granted.

especially, the people and blessings that surround me.

an even bigger especially, to never taking lovebird for granted.

 because no matter how many pinterest photos i can turn into my reality,

none of it would be a reality without him.

so, since we are all entitled to wishing and wanting-

let's do it together and live in happy-ever-after-pretend reality.

follow me on pinterest and i'll follow you.

we can share all sorts of ideas. 

how fun. 

love is in the air.

february is quickly approaching.

here are the things i simply adore or am in love with right now.

take a peak, please.

these earrings are to die for. classic, vintage and mint green.

lipstick. i can't seem to have enough shades these days.

it's my make up staple at the moment. 

this "stuff" is to die for. pistachio and salted carmel tie for first place.

our favorite indulgence given lovebird's allergy to milk.

this sweet gift idea. wouldn't you love to find these on your doorstep?

any day of the week. tulips are charming.

this skirt. simply gorgeous and elegant.

it reminds me of a ballerina. 

next diy project. planning on covering my mantel in the spring. 

i've got to start collecting my tin cans. 

favorite quote. lovebird and say this at least ten times a day. 

it's actually become a little game/inside joke of ours.

love it, and love him. 

what are your favorites? the things you adore? or are currently crushing over?

i'm dying to know. 

xoxo

slightly famous.

never in a million years would i have thought my picture would make it onto pinterest.

i'm humbled and happy.

so a big thanks to those who are pinning! 

xoxo

today, i thought i'd share a little piece of advice:

stay alert while driving out there.

the roads are jammed packed with people in a hurry.

i can't believe how may cars are on the roads.

not to mention the challenge of finding a open parking space.

everyone is last minute shopping, which i am completely guilty of.

although, the shopping has come to an end; 

thanks to a good night's rest of 10 hours, {which never happens}

and a big cold fountain diet coke, to keep me going! 

so i urge you all to stay calm out there and drink a diet coke.

it does wonders.

christmas is around the corner. yippee!

{i'm loving that christmas is on a sunday this year.}

i'm hoping you are all gearing up for the big weekend of festivities. 

i can't wait to see your pictures as well as share mine.

happy shopping, happy thursday, and cheers to diet cokes.