Holy guacamole, it has been on heck of a Fall!

Hello bloggy friends! (if I can even still call you that since it has been SOO long since I have posted, my b!)
I promise I am still alive and thriving... well sort of. School is kicking my booty and I have sadly neglected this little blog. But, no worries only 4 final exams (ugh) stand in the way of a month of freedom and catching up on all my favorite blogs!!

I hope all are doing well!! Tell me what you've been up to!!

ERK

A day I will never forget

I know today is a day we will always remember and a day I will struggle with every year for the rest of my life. I can still remember that day like it was yesterday. I was in 8th grade this time 10 years ago, sitting in History class first thing in the morning when the worst terrorist attack on American soil ever happened. I couldn't process what was going on. I remember realizing how many people died but it almost didn't seem real to me. As time has gone on, I have realized the what really happened that day.

I pray for the families who lost loved ones that day and I am so thankful to the brave men and women who helped save so many that day and for our military who has been fighting for us since.

9/11/01 Always Remember, Never Forget.

Decorating obsessed!

In the spare time that I have had recently, I have had only one thing on the brain... decorating! We have gotten so much done for the new house and I cannot wait to move in! We recently had a little "ladies sofa" redone for my bedroom and I am in love! When I first saw this bad boy it was covered in tattered green velvet and looked worse for the wear. But, after a little furniture polish and a new fabric, it is totally my style! I can definitely see Cupie lounging up there!

I love the old look to this, I think it is perfect for a lady's bedroom!

Here is an up-close of the fabric. I like that the more modern geometric print offsets the older styler of the sofa.

We have had several other pieces redone, but I won't bore y'all since this is one of my favorite! (Well maybe I have some other faces but those will have to wait for another day!)

I have been dying to pick out all of the fun accents like rugs, art, etc. but I think that is all going to have to wait until I get everything moved in and settled... Speaking of which, moving needs to happen ASAP because it looks like my parents should be on an episode of hoarders these days.
Exhibit A:

This would be their guest bedroom which has been full of my stuff for months! I know they are getting sick of it, as am I!

So, my question for y'all is, where do I get cute prints/ decor for my house? I love The Pink Pagoda and will be purchasing several prints there, but I am sort of lost otherwise. HELP!

I hope everyone has had a great Tuesday! I am so glad this is only a four day week, because I am already exhausted!!

ERK

It has been a while!

Happy Labor Day! Once again, sorry for being so MIA! I think I need to schedule in blogging on my agenda or it will never get done!

So, whats going on in my world? Basically school. I pretty much spend all my time during the school week and Sundays doing work, but I have had a chance to meet tons of fun people and go out with them a few times. I went out Friday night with some people from school and we had a great time! Like, didn't get home till 4 am fun. (That is so not me considering y'all know I like to be in bed by 9 pm) But being a little tired on Saturday was worth it!

The house is coming along slowly but surely! However, just as we thought we were entering the home stretch, we decided to redo the basement. I may move in by the time I graduate! Only kidding!

I also had a little ooopsie with my car. Ok, more than a little, I have to get both of my passenger doors replaced. I hit a pole leaving school one day last week and what I thought was a "minor dent" is actually some serious damage. I know it was my fault, but I am still blaming it on the fact that I was in a garage I had never been in, haha.

Not good!

Cupie is finally back to normal, praise the Lord! I was starting to really get scared when she was so sick and then she had a pulled muscle. If it isn't one thing, it's another, right? Well she seems to be a-ok these days and I am so thankful and praying that she stays healthy!

I have some fun projects for the new house that are in the works (if I EVER have any free time) so I will keep y'all up to date on those!

I hope y'all have a fabulous and relaxing day!!

ERK


PS- my Ponies sadly lost last night against Texas A&M, but I know they are going to be great this season!

I promise i'm still here!

So so so sorry I have been MIA, who would have thought law school would steal all of your time?!? Only kidding, I knew that beforehand and boy is that right on.

I have been getting used to being back in school and I actually don't mind it. The only really terrible thing as of now is how long it takes to do the readings because I have NO idea what any of it means! I know that will get better as I understand the law better, though.

The house is moving right along, though I don't think I will be in for another three weeks. I can't believe we ever thought I would be moved in before we went to the beach!! We did have a change of plans in the kitchen, which involved removing all of the cabinets and starting from scratch, so that set us back a few weeks. I need to go take pictures because the painting is finished and it looks amazing! Lets just say stripes are the way to go!

I will try to start posting more regularly as soon as things settle down and I get into the groove of school, so don't think I am throwing in the blogging towel!

And, since no blog post is interesting without pictures, here are some recent Cupie pics:

Hangin' ten!

I love this one, she is such a precious puppy dog!

Riding in the car with her bff Riley

I hope all is well with y'all!

ERK

My love for paper

I will admit that I am addicted to things other than makeup and beauty products, though I have only confessed that addiction to date. Well, today I am here to tell you another addiction of mine, paper goods. I love stationery of any kind and have a bit too much. Cute notecards? Gotta have 'am. Note pads with  a darling motif? They must be mine! Cocktail napkins and disposable coasters? Add to cart now! Obviously I love all of the staples, Caspari napkins (!!!), bright and fun Boatman Geller everyday notes, and the always lovely Cranes informals, but I love simple items that are cute and classic. Enter Embossed Graphics.

As of recent, I have been itching to add a few more personalized notecards to my collection, and I finally took the plunge and bought a few new items this past week. They are all from Embossed Graphics, and I am in love! If you have never heard of this great paper company, check out their site. They run the gamut of personalized stationery, from calling cards to guest towels and everything in between. They have great colors for all of the personalization and have fun and funky fonts to choose from. I also got $10 off my order when I used Google checkout from this site!

Here is what I ordered:

The Anthony 7 Tablets. I got my name in hot pink and they all say my first and last name, not just my first on one. I will see myself using plenty of these to write myself notes and to-do lets during school!

Easton Calling Card. I have some calling cards already by Sweet Pea Designs that are leopard... lets just say they aren't professional in the least. I love how these aren't your standard boring business card. I resisted the fuchsia and went with navy.

Large monogram note. I got these is the light pink paper and I can't wait to write a note on them! I also got my new return address on the envelopes!

Is anyone else obsessed with paper goods? Please tell me i'm not the only one!!

I hope y'all had a great Tuesday!

ERK

Sorry, this has been a stressful week!

So I know I said I would be back in full force last week, but obvi that didn't happen. Between law school orientation and Cupie getting sick, I had zero time to blog.

Luckily, Cupie is doing so much better! She is still sick and has not been interested in eating at all, but she is so much better than she was a week ago. She is on tons of meds to clear up the pneumonia and to keep her tummy settled since the antibiotics are so strong. Poor little thing has lost some weight, so I am hoping her tummy gets back in check asap and she can put on a pound or two.

Orientation went so well and I have met lots of great people! The first day or two were super awkward because nobody really knew each other and everyone asked the "where are you from?" and "where did you go to undergrad?" questions probably a million times. But hey, what else do you say to complete strangers?

So I finally uploaded pictures from the beach and I am just going to do a photo dump. Hope you don't mind!

An alligator in the marsh

Mom and dad doing some work in the incrediable kitchen 

A buck that was snacking right behind out house

View from the back porch of the house we stayed in, the ocean is in the distance

The same buck heading into the marsh

My dad

Lots of pelicans flying above

We surprised my dad by inviting his childhood friends down for the weekend. This is when his first friend showed up.

My dad and his childhood best friend. Notice his friend wearing a fake ponytail and earring... hilarious!

The golf course across the marsh from the house is the Ocean Course. These are my dad and his friends playing on dad's birthday. (I know, you can't tell it's them but it is.)

Dad opening a gift from mom, a Smathers and Branson belt with fishing flies on it.

family picture in our t-shirts my dad's friend had made. We all look a little rough!

My sister and soon-to-be brother-in-law

Well that's all i've got for today. I'll let y'all know how the house is coming tomorrow, I hope to be in by Labor Day!

Back to briefing cases, yay! ha

ERK