{Fashion Friday} Lace and Floral

I'm kinda in love with these shorts. At first I was confused on how to even wear them. They are so great for Summer and Spring. They are so light and airy and fun for spring. It has an elastic waste which is really comfortable too. I'm excited for this warm weather. We've been getting ready to enjoy our last summer here. Cleaning up the yard, new patio stuff. I'm excited to start using it all. OH the Bbq's that will be had! My mouth is watering just thinking of it! Can't wait.

Shop My Outfit

Hat: Forever21.com

Blazer: Forever21.com {similar}

Blouse: Stylesforless.com

Shorts: Forever21.com {exact}

Boots: Amazon.com

Kiss the cook

We tried a new recipe this weekend and it was super easy and tasty. We also had one of our favorites as well. I found Cinnamon Roll waffles on Pinterest of course. One of those pictures that pops up as you are scrolling away. I thought that is the easiest thing ever might as well try it. Basically follow the steps on the pictures and spray the waffle maker with some non stick spray. The only weird thing is the texture. I definitely like the dough'y part of cinnamon rolls and these get flattened and a little stiffer like waffles. But they are still good and faster to make then cinnamon rolls in the oven. You can eat them with your hands too.

Cinnamon Roll waffles

Lasagna Roll ups 

This is by far one of our favorite dinner recipes. It's so easy and fast to make.  We got it from our Taste of home recipe book. It calls for three rolls but you can easily double it up for more people. It also says to use swiss cheese. Which we tried the first time but you can really use any cheese. We prefer to use mozarella cheese and we also switch to turkey pepperoni. You can't really tell the difference. Add some salad and garlic bread and it's time to eat! YUM!

Conversations with a five-year old

Photo by Kristen Booth

At first I wasn't sure if I could keep this up. But Riley just surprises with the little gems that come out of her mouth. I don't think we will be having a problem at all!

Mommy to Daddy: You should have your "I'm bossy" {by Kelis} as your ringtone. 

Riley: I'm Poppsy

Mommy: No, I'm Bossy

Riley: You know who's bossy?

Daddy: Who?

Riley: Daddy!

Daddy: Because I'm the boss. You can tell everybody.

Riley: .....not my friends at school. 

Riley: My farts are silent that means quiet.

Daddy: What did you say?

Riley: None of your business

{Riley playing outside with the neighbors}

Mommy: Riley I can't see you.

Riley {yells back}: Don't worry

Riley: What's wrong mommy?

Mommy: I just miss daddy. I wish he could spend more time with us.

Riley: Here look at this picture that will make you feel better. {points to picture} That's Daddy.

Mommy: Thank you Riley. :)

Noah and the Review

I usually don't listen to reviews on movies. Not all of them are right. Most of them aren't actually. 

I like to see it for myself and come up with my own opinion of it. 

When I first saw a preview for Noah I was excited. There are a lot Christian based movies coming out lately and that's kind of exciting. I thought since we had the Passion of the Christ there was some hope for Hollywood and their adaptations of these bible stories. 

The more and more I heard about Noah I wasn't so sure about it anymore. A lot of friends were posting how they hated it on facebook, etc. It wasn't until I saw this blog review that it finally changed my mind entirely. 

Every person is different with things they tolerate in movies. But when it comes to a story from the bible as epic and important as Noah. I decided to read it and see what the deal was. There are major spoiler alerts in the blog so beware. 

Apparently, it's directed by an atheist. That doesn't show much promise straight out the gate. In my opinion Hollywood is running extremely low on new ideas so they are pulling them straight from the bible. Doing some kind of hack job to entertain the masses and calling it the "untold story". Of course its untold because it's completely fabricated. If you want the real story read the bible. If you want some cockamamy rendition then go see the movie. 

The link for the review is below. It's definitely a must read if you are on the fence about seeing the movie. Themattwalshblog.com

 

Things I'm loving

Things I'm loving this week

Definitely getting back into the thrifting game. It's been so long! There's something about the lack of snow and warmer weather that gets me back into my projects. My favorite place to go is the local Salvation Army. I get such good deals there. I always find some fun, unique pieces that I can revamp. 

You know I go too much when the employees have made up theories to explain my long absence. 

{1} I'm a hit-woman and got caught and now I am in prison.

{2} Or I have ties to the mob and now am swimming with the fishies at the bottom of the ocean.

They have quite the imagination. HA!

I found this awesome candelabra that I plan on painting. Not sure on a color yet. But I love the potential. It was only $6

Found these awesome random pieces. Two very heavy candlesticks that remind me of the game CLUE. You know Professor Plum did it in the library with the candlestick. And this awesome red vase. $5 each

 

I guess as a welcome back present. They gave me a bunch of old cameras for my office

and this awesome coffee table for FREE! 

Don't mind the dust. I'm on it!

 

{Fashion Friday} Floral

A little more of my floral obsession. Still a tiny bit cold but there's still hope for Spring to show its face here in New England. 

This dress was one of those inexpensive fun finds at the mall. I love how the mustard scarf gives it a little bit of a pop. Not to mention my cute little oxford loafers. Yes, Please! I will be wearing these a ton this summer.

Photos by Jenny Courtney Photography

Shop My Outfit

Scarf: Walmart.com {similar color}

Sweater: Papayaclothing.com {similar}

Dress: Forever21.com  {similar}

Shoes: Loveculture.com {similar}

Conversations with a five - year old

Another new post that I will be doing from time to time. {Conversations with a Five- Year old}

Photo by Kristen Booth

I think we can all agree that "kids say the darndest things". I've always known that. But now I get to live with my own mini comedian to make me laugh. Ask weird, sometimes interesting questions. It's amazing the things that come out of her mouth.


Riley: I know what Goldfish {crackers} are made of.
Mommy: What?
Riley: Cheese and crunchiness.
Mommy: You are absolutely right!
Riley: And spicy sprinkles to make it taste better. {a.k.a salt}


Riley: What are you doing Mommy?
Mommy: Fixing the lines on her belly {photoshopping Maternity Photos}
Riley: How did she get those?
Mommy: From the baby. When your skin stretches.
Riley: How do you get a baby?
Mommy: Uhhhhhhhhhh
Riley: Maybe, when I'm older?
Mommy: Yes! Hahaha



Mommy: You're an expensive date you know. {on our random starbucks date}
Riley: You're the one spending the money here.


After eating a ham steak for dinner.
Riley: {having a meltdown} I need to tell you something
Mommy: What's wrong?
Riley: I ate the fat. I don't want to turn into a pig!
Mommy: You're not going to turn into a pig honey. Where did you get that from?
Riley: What was it? Was it the cheek?
Mommy: No no no. Don't worry about it nothing is going to happen to you.