Nail Art Saturday

Nail Art Saturday

Nail Art Saturday

Nail Art Saturday

3 Reasons Why I'm Hapy Today

Happy Saturday, readers. This day of the week is reserved for the people of the world to sit back, relax, and eat as much Cheddar Chex Mix as possible.

1. I got some Cheddar Chex Mix. 

2. The Sodastream syrup flavors I ordered came today, I got Kool-Aid Tropical Punch, Cherry Cola, Root Beer, and Orange soda. 

3. I got a new notebook, and I decorated it with penguin duct tape. 

There are so many reasons why you must be happy today- leave some of those reasons below!

xoxo

I Just Simply Love This

5 Questions to Answer in Your Journal

If you just bought a brand new notebook or journal and have absolutely no idea what to write in it, you either should have planned this out better or need to answer some of these questions so that you have a bit of inspiration. Answer these honestly, and with more than one or two sentences; put a little thought into it. Oh, and in the future, maybe sometime this weekend, I'll write a post where I answer these questions myself.

1. What would you do if you knew you wouldn't fail?

2. What do you want to be remembered for?

3. If you could write a book, how long would it be, what would it be about; who would you have publish it?

4. If you wrote a book about your life, from your point of view, where would you start (e.g. age 1, age 2, day of birth, etc.).

5. What is your biggest dream, and what's getting in the way?

I really hope you liked these, I'll be answering the questions this weekend, and please leave a comment below answering one of more of these questions. Thanks for reading! 

xoxo

Friday DIY Roundup #6

Finally Friday, finally DIY time. Here it comes- DIY ROUNDUP! It's everyone's favorite day of the week, the day we round up a bunch of amazing projects or the weekend. Here they are!

1. DIY Cactus Pillow by Everything Emily


2. Knitted and Knotted Necklace by Pages From My Moleskine

3. DIY Dinosaur Hoodie by Whatever Dee Dee Wants

4. Easy Rope Coaster DIY by A Beautiful Mess

5. DIY Stamped Bar Leather Bracelet by A Beautiful Mess 

6. DIY Air Plant Succulents by VERY SHANNON 

7. Make a Plush Animal Plant by A Beautiful Mess

So, which of these will you be trying this weekend? Leave a comment below! By the way, the photo is by ABM and is the rope coaster DIY. 

xoxo

3 Reasons Why I'm Happy Today

Happy Friday, FINALLY!! Monday feels like forever ago. Why is Monday so close to Friday, but Friday so far from Monday?? Here's why I'm happy, besides the fact that it's Friday.

1. Today is British Day (I planned it) and I'm really excited for the lunchtime activity I've planned. (It's messy, delicious, and involves whipped cream)

2. I've just found some blogging tips while browsing Pinterest, here's a link :)

3. I got REESE'S COOKIES!! Yummy Chips Ahoy, so yummy. 

Sooo... Why are YOU happy right now?

10 Art Journal Prompts

A little while ago, I did a post on Art Journaling Prompts, and since that got so many views, I've decided to do another one. This one has some fresh new ideas, and I really hope you like them. If there are any ideas you'd like me to add to another post, please leave a comment below :)
 
1. Take a playlist of your favorite songs, write them all out on one page, and doodles around them, perhaps with the lyrics of one song. 

2. Use this tutorial to make a DIY paper bag, but instead of using regular paper, use newspaper or an old book page. 

3. Write a letter to your future self- in code.

4. Write a letter to your past self.

5. Copy down a favorite recipe with a bunch of pictures of the finished product. 

6. Or use the paper bag tutorial to glue a paper bag into your art journal as a little pocket :)

7. Use this tutorial to make even more little pockets!

8. Find all of your favorite origami tutorials, make a bunch of little works of origami art, and glue them all on to one page. ORIGAMI CENTER!

9. Make a mustache page- draw mustaches, cut them out, doodle them, write about them, everything. A page just for mustaches (and maybe monocles)!!

10. Test out all of your makeup on one page, sorting it into categories (e.g. favorites, leas favorite, for a night out, every day wear, etc)

Thanks for reading, I hope these inspired you! :)

xoxo

100 of My Favorite Things

I decided to make this post because I love a lot of things, and I thought it would be really fun and uplifting to write about them. I hope you love the same things I do, and also, this is a good post to read if you want to get to know me better :) Oh, and I got some of these fun patterns like the bobby pins from this board off of A Beautiful Mess on Pinterest.

1. Writing.

2. Journaling. 

3. Blogging.

4. Browsing Pinterest.

5. Watching Grav3yardgirl on YouTube.

6. A Beautiful Mess. 

7. Fat Mum Slim. 

8. Harry Potter. 

9. Libraries. 

10. The Hunger Games. 

11. My cats. 

12. Sleeping with Momo (my cat). 

13. My dogs. 

14. Homemade cheese sticks.

15. My dad's cookies.

16. Oreos.


17. Pasta salad. 

18. The Summertime. 

19. My pool.

20. Washi tape. 

21. Going to Michael's.

22. Painting my nails.

23. Making soda.

24. Playing board games, like Monopoly. 

25. Playing cards, like Go-Fish.

26. Learning Spanish on Duolingo. 

27. The feel of a new notebook. 

28. Clothes fresh out of the dryer. 

29. Earl Grey tea. 

30. Irish Breakfast tea. 

31. English Breakfast tea. 

32. Lady Grey tea. 

33. Waking up early. 

34. Shopping online.

35. Being with my family. 

36. Being with my friends. 

37. Drawing. 

38. Painting.

39. Taking pictures.

40. Cave Junction.

41. Portland. 

42. Seattle.

43. Georgia.

44. Watching movies in my home theater.

45. Gardening.

46. After-dinner walks. 

47. My hair. 

48. Uncle Ben's Wild rice. 

49. Twizzlers Filled Strawberry Bites. 

50. Sunrises. 

51. Sunsets.

52. Sketching. 

53. Doodling. 

54. Sewing. 

55. Shopping. 

56. My Neighbor Totoro. 

57. Archery.

58. Downloading new apps on my tablet. 

59. Getting a new desktop background. 

60. Getting a new wallpaper on my tablet. 

61. Bags. 

62. Containers. 

63. Boxes. 

64. Campfires. 

65. Making a fire in the fireplace. 

66. S'mores.

67. Going to Costco.

68. Pirate's Booty (the snack). 

69. Donuts.

70. Taking online quizzes.

71. Duck Dynasty.

72. The Legend of Mick Dodge.

73. Playing in the woods.

74. Going to Barter Fair. 

75. Craft supplies. 


76. Office supplies.

77. Legal pads. 

78. Playing tug of war with my dogs.

79. Setting off fireworks.

80. Infinity scarves.

81. DIYs. 

82. Watching Mary Doodles on YouTube.

83. Thunder and lightning storms. 

84. Summer rain. 

85. Fried chicken.

86. Chicken stirfry. 

87. Pirate's Booty (snack). 

88. Mint chocolate chip icecream.

89. Moose Tracks icecream. 

90. Chips Ahoy.

91. Chewy Chips Ahoy. 

92. Coke-a-Cola.

93. M&Ms. 

94. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.

95. Cherry Vanilla Creme soda. 

96. Fridays.

97. Alaska: The Last Frontier.

98. New shoes.

99. Duct tape. 

100. Rainy days. 

3 Reasons Why I'm Happy Today

Yay!!! Thursday morning, and I didn't forget to do a blog post today.... like yesterday. Oops. Anyway, here are my 3 reasons to be happy, so why not post your 3 in the comments? :)

1. Fat mum Slim has been Pinning awesome stuff on Pinterest to her board, Dress the Kids, just like in the photo.

2. Today is Dress Like Your Favorite Skittle day, so I put on an orange Wonder Woman shirt.. I don't like orange flavor, but this is the only shirt I have.

3. I'm about to finish a different blog post, and I just got an idea for another one. WOOP WOOP :)

I bet you're happy too, so leave those reasons in the comments!

xoxo

3 Reasons Why I'm Happy Today

It's beautiful Wednesday, and I'm sorry I didn't post this earlier, but I had some computer problems and was very busy this morning. Anyway, I'm happy now, and here's why:

1. I finally turned in the dreaded argumentative essay I've been stressed about. 

2. I got ROOT BEER!! :D

3. I'm getting more into A Beautiful Mess, and I love it.

So, any reason you're so happy today?

xoxo

3 Reasons Why I'm Happy Today

It's Tuesday...one day from hump day? I don't know, I literally have no idea. But I just looked it up, and it looks like one this day 4 years ago, was the final launch of the space shuttle Discovery. Wow, a space launch... interesting. ANYWAY here is why I'm happy today :)

1. I'm about to go buy more tea.. YUM. I can't stop drinking it all. 

2. I tried out the Duolingo app, and I LOVE it, so I highly suggest you get the app... Seriously, it's a great app. 

3. I'm writing an argumentative essay on whether or not kids should do sports at a young age, and so far, it's going GREAT. 

Any reason you're happy on this glorious Tuesday morning? Awesome, leave a comment below!

xoxo

Why You Should Always Carry A Notebook

Carrying a notebook with you at all times is a pretty good idea, for observations, studies, and simple notes. I've come up with a variety of reasons why you should carry one with you when you go out- they're cute, they fit in your pocket, and it's good to get used to writing. I usually carry one with me, and it's pretty helpful. 
 
1. It's better to use pen and paper because with a keyboard, there are too many distractions and you will get sidetracked from what you were originally doing- unlike a small notebook/journal. 

2. A notebook is good to carry everywhere, so that you can jot down little notes to help you later. For example: "On February 7 at 3:01pm, Isabella said to have manuscript done by end of March at the latest". So if you don't have a great memory, this can help you, if you kept a bullet journal.

3. It can keep track of memories, like funny things someone said, something you suddenly thought of, like an idea for a blog post, or a random grocery list.

4. Finally, they're just fun to have! There are endless ways to customize it, multiple different kinds of journals, such as a bullet journal, and it's an easy way to keep it all organized with bookmarks instead of so many files and hard drives. Wouldn't you rather just keep a journal?

So, has this changed your perspective? Are you gonna carry a journal with you now? Tell me in the comments below!

xoxo

3 Reasons I'm Happy Today

It's Monday morning, both the start of a new day and a new week! My leadership class is hosting Spirit Week this week, and today is hippie day- except that I don't know what to wear. Anyway, Happy Monday!

1. I got to wear clothes hot out of the dryer on the coldest of mornings- mmm. It feels so good.

2. I found a new Tumblr blog, "Reasons My Son Is Crying".

3. I just found a ton of creepy photographs on Pinterest. 

Why are you happy today- did you get mail?? :) Tell me below in the comments!

xoxo

Workspace of the Week: February 22

100 Pictures to Take

I love photography, and I love to take pictures- but if you're at a loss of what to take pictures of- then here is a little inspiration. 100 pieces of inspiration, to be exact. 

1. Something you adore. 

2. Breakfast. 

3. Currently reading.

4. Favorite drink.

5. Your morning cup of coffee. 

6. Favorite food. 

7. The sky. 

8. Something yellow. 

9. Black and white. 

10. Candy-colored photo. 

11. Workspace.

12. The sunset. 

13. The sunrise. 

14. Something sweet.

15. Something savory. 

16. Something purple. 

17. In my hand.

18. Shapes. 

19. A taste of Spring. 

20. Not mine. 

21. Go together. 

22. Cropped. 

25. 5 years ago. 

26. Yellow. 

27. Something borrowed.

28. My name is...

29. 10am.

30. A hobby. 

31. Something I am not. 

32. Numbers.

33. Too many. 

34. On my mind. 

35. Chair. 

36. A door. 

37. Money.

38. Egg.

39. Good. 

40. Dancing. 

41. In the corner. 

42. Far away. 

43. Joy.

44. Family.

45. Ordinary. 

46. Alone. 

47. Blank space.

48. Long lines. 

49. Fresh.
 
50. Care. 

51. Evening. 

52. Lovely. 

53. In the shadows. 

54. Quirky. 

55. Crooked. 

56. Interior.

57. Look up. 
 
58. Old school. 

59. Red + white. 

60. Something never to be seen again.

61. Morning.

62. I'm loving...

63. Soft & cozy. 

64. Something I made. 

65. Sticky.

66. Fast. 

67. The stars.

68. Today's weather. 
 
69. Predictions. 

70. Dreaming. 

71. Delight. 

72. Laughing.

73. Where I'd rather be.

74. My favorite part of the day.

75. We live here. 

76. Flying. 

77. A pop of color. 

78. Entrance.

79. Four things. 

80. Enjoy the little things. 

81. Under my feet. 

82. Contrast. 

83. Comparing. 
 
84. Something silly. 

85. Close. 

86. What this month looks like. 

87. The outside. 

88. More please. 

89. Dirty. 

90. Mail.

91. Sending.

92. Dinner. 

93. Breakfast. 

94. Sancking. 

95. Before bedtime. 

96. Pet peeve. 

97. Grateful for. 

98. Clouds.

99. Magic. 

100. In the end. 

3 Reasons Why I'm Happy Today

It's a nice, sunny Sunday and I can't wait to tell you why I'm happy today. 

1. I've got a bag full of candy... Who can't be happy about something like that? 

2. I just got the Duolingo app. 

3. I'm currently drinking a can of my favorite soda, Hansen's Cherry Vanilla Cream soda. 

So, why are you happy today?? :)

100 Ways to Smile

I love 100 things posts, they are so inspiring. So if you've been feeling down lately, and you're just kind of bummed, here are 100 ways to smile. Go ahead and try one.. or two... Or three :)


1. Take a warm bubble bath. 

2. Take some pictures. 

3. Play with a dog. 

4. Go to Michael's.

5. Go shopping. 

6. Have a warm cup of tea. 

7. Watch Grav3yardgirl on Youtube.

8. Write in a journal.

9. Go sit in the sun. 

10. Go to the library. 

11. Read a good book.

12. Do your nails. 

13. Get a blizzard from DQ.

14. Go on Pinterest. 

15. Watch a movie (POLTERGEIST!!)

16. Put on some pretty lip gloss. 

17. Make a fire.

18. Try a new drawing style.

19. Dance.

20. Curl up with your cat under a blanket and watch Netflix. 

21. Paint something.

22. Bake cookies. 

23. Make cheese sticks. 

24. Try learning a new language (I suggest Duolingo). 

25. Try a DIY.

26. Play hide and seek.

27. Make a friendship bracelet. 

28. Collect flowers. 

29. Make leaf rubbings. 

30. Make a collage. 

31. Read Fat Mum Slim's blog. 

32. Eat Oreos. 

33. Make Oreo Truffles.  

34. Go on a walk with your dogs. 

35. Watch the sunrise.

36. Watch the sunset.

37. Go on Buzzfeed. 

38. Take some quizzes on PlayBuzz.

39. Try a new hairstyle.

40. Make some lists. 

41. Organize something, the cleanliness will please you. 

42. Make some artisan bread using this awesome recipe.

43. Eat some French bread (I just did). 

44. Read some inspiring quotes on Pinterest. 

45. Get on Picmonkey and edit a bunch of your photos, thus making you BEAUTIFUL.

46. Change your iPhone background. 

47. Change your desktop background.

48. Eat some Ben & Jerry's. 

49. Or make your own icecream. 

50. Make friendship bracelets. 

51. Start a blog. 

52. Read your favorite blog. 

53. Download some new apps on your phone/tablet. 

54. Make an ice cream sundae kit (like the one in the picture) as a gift for someone. 

55. Take some cute pictures.

56. Read a book of fairytales.

57. Play go-fish.

58. Try out a new blog design. 

59. Walk your dogs. 

60. Subscribe to a new magazine (Poets & Writers is what I'm getting).

61. Go stargazing.

62.  Sew something. 

63. Embroider something. 

64. Knit something. 

65. Crochet something. 

66. Try writing a book. 

67. Have a glass of sweet tea. 

68. Have a mug of hot cocoa. 

69. Curl up with a blanket and watch TV. 

70. Start a bullet journal. 

71. Make chocolate chip cookies. 

72. Listen to Cher Lloyd and Becky G.

73. Curl your hair. 

74. Go online shopping. 

75. Buy a bunch of craft supplies. 

76. Start a gratitude journal. 

77. Plant flowers. 

78. Braid your hair. 

79. Braid someone else's hair. 

80. Buy some new makeup.

81. Go to the movies. 

82. Set up a home theater (I have one).

83. Buy gifts for someone. 

84. Play Just Dance. 

85. Or Rock Band. 

86. Make Jolly Rancher lollies.

87. Buy some new shoes. 

88. Dress up your cats.

89. Host a get-together.

90. Play Crazy 8's.

91. Play war (card game).

92. Decorate things with washi tape. 

93. Write about 3 reasons why you're happy. 

94. Make a list of all the things you're grateful for. 

95. Make a playlist of your favorite songs.

96. Camp in the "great indoors".

97. Make a recipe book.

98. Make a time capsule.

99. Invent a game. 

100. Drink some coffee. 

3 Reasons Why I'm Happy Today

Happy Saturday, and Happy Birthday, Isabella!! So many reasons to be happy, and so many reasons to smile. I have yet to finish a particular blog post... it is turning out to be rather difficult, so I'm trying to write some other posts so I don't end up writing only one post. Anyway, here are 3 reasons why I'm happy!!!

1. I'm gonna go party with my best friend in a few hours. 

2. It's feeling very Spring-like outside, I just walked my dogs. 

3. I'm about to have a cup of tea c:

So, why are you happy today? 

xoxo

Happy Birthday, Isabella!

Today is my best friend's birthday, Isabella, and she's turning 13. I'm so happy I get to be with her this weekend, I got her some great gifts, and I can't wait to see her :) HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ISABELLA, YOU'RE AMAZING!!!!

Beautiful Book Cover

3 Reasons Why I'm Happy Today

Happy Friday, readers!! So many reasons to be happy on this day that is the best, and yet it only happens once a year.. Oops, I mean week. It happens 52 days a year, and yet we cherish it. I'm happy, it's Friday c:

1. I went to Costco yesterday and I now have mini French breads; YUM. 

2. My best friend's birthday is tomorrow so I get to make her some gifts and a cute little card c:

3. It's late start Friday, which is why I'm writing this so late in the morning..

Why are you happy today??

xoxo

Friday DIY Roundup #5

It's Friday!!! Yay, another DIY roundup. I love doing these, it's like a weekly blog thing to look forward to. I also love finding all these fun DIYs everywhere, they are amazing. Here are a few for this week! Haha, I just realized most of these are great for preschoolers and other young children- but they greatly appeal to me too, especially the Galaxy Slime.

1. DIY Midori Travelers Notebook by My Gurumi

2. Dish Soap Silly Putty by Smart School House

3. DIY Color Block Candles by Brit+Co 

4. DIY Painted Feathers by Free People

5. Homemade Jolly Rancher Lollies by Hoosier Homemade 

6. DIY Galaxy Slime by Two-Daloo

7. DIY Oreo Truffles by Saving Cents with Sense

I really hope you like these, and if you tried the Oreo truffles, tell me- are they good?? c:

xoxo

Amazing Photograph

I don't really know about this one, it is so strange and mystical, I found it on Pinterest and it is only labeled "bunnyland".