Friday 5: Brighten Up!

Happy Friday! Here are a few products to brighten up your wardrobe, home, skin and your day!!!

1. Love the neon pop of this pillow! The neutral base of this fabric with the bright floral pattern is a great combo. And at such an affordable price, why not add a little punch to your decor? {pillow $20}
2. We already know how obsessed I am with Fresh Cosmetics products, as proven here and here, I think this is the next product I need to try. My skin has been a mess lately... darn you, stress! This might be the answer to my prayers! {Rose Face Mask $55}
3. Still dream shopping for that house I'm hunting for! Can't wait to infuse happiness and bright colors in every room! {runner $165}
4. These colors are great! I think this necklace would look cute over a navy and white striped top or put together with your favorite go-to maxi dress. {necklace $48}
5. Stationary can be so fun... these Jonathan Adler cards would for sure brighten your day! If for no other reason, I want the cute box it comes in to collect trinkets that end up on my desk... I'm looking at you, lip gloss! {stationary set $15}

Time Flies When You're Having FUN!

Today might be my favorite day of the year... it's my sweet nephews birthday!

Two years ago today our family was blessed with the most wonderful little boy we could have ever dreamed of! I mean come on... just look at that face! And yes, I bought him that cute little bowtie!

When I first found out my sister was having a boy, I'm not going to lie, I was a little nervous. I was used to dressing up little girls with pretty pink clothes and hair bows, but was I in for a treat or what?!? Dayton is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I remember when he was still a baby and I had a bad day at work, I would call my sister and ask if I could come over to rock him to sleep. Somehow holding him calmed me down and made all the other issues that were consuming me feel so small. He has grown into such a smart, polite, loving and funny little boy already. I can't wait to continue to watch him grow and discover his passions in life {which right now include Mickey Mouse, Rock Chalks (aka Jayhawks), his dog Elway, diggers, bulldozers and trucks... all boy, I tell ya!}.

Seriously! Where does time go?

2 months to 2 years

I know he is too little to read this or even understand how much he means to me, but maybe someday he'll look back and realize just how much he has his Aunt KK wrapped around his little finger... which right now he milks for giving him fruit snacks, cookies and coke. And before you judge me too much for being a nutritionally unhealthy influence, I must say we have a pretty good little game going with the fruit snacks and it is indeed helping him learn his colors! Each time we pull a fruit snack out of the bag, he says 'please' and 'Rock Chalk,' then names the color before he gets to eat it. It's hilarious and awesome all at the same time!

Thank you Dayton for bringing so much joy into my life! Aunt KK loves you to pieces! I can't imagine my life without you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAYTON!!!

Nordy Sale

Hi! Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day holiday! Thank you to all our troops for all they do to keep our beautiful country safe! 

It was a busy little weekend for me of moving, birthday partying and wedding-attending! Needless to say, I was very grateful to have Monday off!

What's on my agenda this week? A little Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale action! Here are a few things that have caught my eye:

Michael Kors Jersey Dress $100 $60

Jessica Simpson wedge $79 $53

zig zag throw $58 $35

Friday 5: Summer Tops & House Pieces

Well, I did it again... sorry for the brief blog break. I'm moving this week. Enough said.

Anywho, here are the things I'd love to scoop up shopping this week. I love imaginary shopping lists!

1. I am determined to do some crafting with fun pom-pom trim like this! Stay tuned... {trim $4}
2. I think my travels will be taking me to new places like never before. I can't reveal all the details just yet, but exciting things on the horizon! A cork board map like so would be such a fun way to keep track of new discoveries! {cork map $48}
3. Another find for the home... you know I love a little touch of industrial! {lamp $169}
4. Polka dots just make me happy. {top $44}
5. Not only am I determined to craft with pom-poms, but I'm dying to wear them as well! {top $46}

Happy long weekend everybody! Enjoy your memorial day!

Prayers for Oklahoma

So I threw together my post for today before I had even turned on a television or listened to the radio at all last night. It's crazy that being unplugged from technology made me lose focus of what is truly important in life... although I still have big decisions weighing on me personally, I am more thankful than ever to be safe and surrounded by supportive family and friends.

Praying for all of those in Oklahoma that were hit by the tornado.

Say Yes to Something Beautiful

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Whoa. Life sure has a way of keeping you on your toes... relying on the above words of wisdom to get me through!

Friday 5: Better Late than Never

Sorry, my friends! Last week got away from me and I didn't have a chance to post my Friday 5! Oops!

Better late than never... here's what was on my mind last week!

1. I've been looking for cute tops to pair with my bright pants for the spring and summer. Really loving graphic black and white prints paired with poppy colored pants! I think I'll grab this one from Loft. {graphic top $54}
2. The weather has been beautiful this week! Time to treat the tootsies to a pedicure and I think this is the perfect color. {nail polish $8}
3. Need a little morning jolt besides coffee? I recommend this lavender peppermint shower gel. It's just the boost I need to get me going! {C.O. Bigelow shower gel $12}
4. This is next on my reading list. {Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead $14}
5. Another top on my must-have list. What a fun surprise down the back! {studded top $48}