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HILARIOUS!

And I thought the K-Mart "Ship My Pants" commercial was funny....

This one had me howling in my seat!

Enjoy!

 

Pregnant and I Know It.

This was sent to me last night by a friend...

Word up.

 

 

So sorry Clark...

But I ordered another Emily McDowell print for the kids new bunk room.

I know... I know...

This way - I figure I can put the endearing Peter Pan quote I showed y'all yesterday on the top bunk with Macho... and this very fitting one on the bottom where Miss Thing will sleep.

I just couldn't resist it. It's just tooooooo perfect for my little misfit. :)

Currently Loving :: April 2013

It's been awhile since I've done a Currently Loving post... call it lack of inspiration... call it insufficient blog time.

I swear, guys, I'm not hanging out at home during the day watching soaps!

Pinky promise. :)

 

How about a few things I'm currently loving at the moment?

#1

Marcy Penner....

I'm really loving her scrapbooking aesthetic. Her light, tonal, layered, somewhat minimilist vibe really appeals to me. And when I'm laying in bed at night with the iPad - I sometimes venture over to her Garden Girls page on Two Peas and have a look around and admire her work. Her blog underscores her talent and also gives a nice narrative glimpse into her daily life at home and her process. You should check her out, mos def.

Here's a sample layout of her's that I love... click it to go to her Garden Girls Page...

Marcy's BLOG

 

#2

Avalon Organics Lavender Exfoliating Enzyme Facial Scrub

Really loving this. Found it at my local grocer quite by accident and liked the ingredient list (and lack of yucky stuff) so I gave it a whirl. I must say, I'm hooked, and will be replacing my tube when this runs out. It's a good amount of grit - I use it daily... but it doesn't overly dry or irritate my skin. There are a few essential oils (which haven't done anything to break out my acne prone skin) that replenish/keep the moisture intact when I rinse the grit away.

It also smells fantastic.

 

#3

Ole Henriksen Sheer Transformation Moisturizer

I decided to venture into a few of the other Ole Henriksen products since I love his TRUTH SERUM so much... This daily moisturizer is light and non-greasy. No breakouts after 3 weeks so far... and I think the combo of the exfoliant above and the good stuff in this moisturizer have my skin feeling brighter and perfectly balanced. :)

 

#4

Ole Henriksen Ultimate Eye Lift Gel

This little guy has also been a great addition to my skin care arsenal lately. It instantly cools and reduces any puffiness... and I feel like it's helping with the onset of my crows feet. I've not been using THAT long to indicate a massive wrinkle reduction... but I like this product nonetheless. Trying to stay a little ahead of the game in the anti-aging department never hurts, I suppose.

 

#5

Birkenstock Gizeh Sandals in Cockatoo

With the pregnancy at the 6 month mark, and outdoor temperatures on the rise around here (thank heaven)... I knew investing in a cute but supportive pair of sandals for the summer would be important. While I can't stop the swelling of my ankles - I can combat the problem with good arch support, yes?
I found my pair on Rue La La during one of their flash sales a month or so ago for $49.90 (they are regularly $89.90) - but the site I'm linking you to has a pretty good deal on them too. :)

 

#6

Iced Coffee

Because who wants to drink hot coffee in the springtime anyway?

I like to skip the morning brew and have a large iced in the afternoon instead. Decaf, of course. Don't need this baby jumping around inside my belly any more furiously than it already is.

 

#7

Essie Turquoise and Caicos Polish

I'm really digging this shade. Have had it on my toes for two weeks now and love it everytime I look down. Because it compliments my new Birks, maybe?

 

#8

Pic Tap Go App for iPhone

Been using this app to edit/post my iPhone photos for about two weeks. I love the ability to layer the effects, and adjust the strength of each one. It also allows you to post straight into Instagram or other social media. :)

 

#9

Over App for iPhone

I downloaded this app the same day as PicTapGo... I use it to add text to my iPhone pix... It's super easy.

Below is a pic I edited with PicTapGo and added text to with Over.
Good techy combo.

#FromWhereISit

 

#10

Handmade art from Etsy.

First a little backstory...

Clark is currently renovating one of the bedrooms to house the two bigger childrens.... in anticipation of the new baby's arrival. He is building a swanky new set of built-in-style-bunk-beds complete with a new side closet and under bed drawers (we are more desperate for storage space than sleeping accommodations at this point), privacy curtains, notched out cubbies at the foot of each bed... individually mounted wall sconce reading lights, and a rolling library-style ladder are underway.

Here's a peek at the work currently in progress...

I have purchased a few things for this room (that valance will be adios'd) - namely this chevron style jute rug from Pottery Barn... and these two ombre lumbar pillows - one in green and one in pink from Target (which match, but will look good on a girl/boy set of bunks)...

But the item I am most excited about is this Pinterest find that I bought on Etsy last week.... an 11x14 print by California-based illustrator, Emily McDowell.

This was the last thing Peter Pan ever said to Wendy, before she grew up. And it melts my heart.

I will be keeping a keen eye on Emily's other creations... click the pick above to be taken to her Etsy shop. Love her stuff.

I purchased this distressed frame 11x14 from Amazon which will be arriving this week to put it in.

 

I'll keep y'all posted on the progress as it comes along. :)

Gotta get the two big kids moved in before we can even think about digging out the crib from the attic once more. (YAY!!!)

That does it for this time guys!

xoxo

Katie

 

So heartwarming.

Just thought I'd share.... Watch the Bruins Honor Boston Marathon Victims & First Responders.

Please click the link below to see. BOSTON STRONG!

:)

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11898695/1/watch-the-bruins-honor-boston-marathon-victims-first-responders.html?puc=yahoo&cm_ven=YAHOO

52 Portraits - Week 12

Yeah - so seeing as I'm already up to week 12 with this project and have only shared 6 weeks worth with y'all... I def have some catching up to do.  I'll post a full catchup one on Friday before I really get stuck....

In the meantime - enjoy this week's self-portrait now... and have a good mid-week laugh at my expense. :)

xo

Half Way... #3

As self professed family historian... I promised myself when Macho was born that I would do the same level of scrapworthy documenting for him and each and every child that God would bless us with thereafter. That I would remain committed to this regardless of life and how busy it may become. (Go ahead, you can laugh at me - I was young and oblivious.)

I'm eating those very words.

A few weeks ago I purchased an American Crafts 8x8 album to document this pregnancy - just as I have for the last two. Big surprise - I have yet to create anything inside. Now, I have slipped a few things inside the page protectors within it - in anticipation of starting. Hey - at least I know where the crap is, right?

Right.

But, alas - it hit me at my 20 week mark - I don't even have a single photo of this bump. So sad.

In a panic to have some shred of pregnancy evidence - I asked my "expertly trainied" live-in photography assistant for his help (yes, Clark was handed the camera). It seemed an opportune moment, for indeed I was wearing a shirt without any small-fry-caused stains or blemishes as of yet that day.

Now... up next... to print it out and stuff it in one of those empty plastic sleeves - and tell myself I'm still on track.

Right.

(On an up note... thank goodness I've had my hair cut since this photo was taken. YIKES!)

A Personal Valentine....

Happy Valentine's Day!

Turn your volume up a little... then click.

  

And.... if it's your birthday today... Happy Birthday too. :)

 

xoxo

 

Visiting and Sharing

I'm in Columbus for a few days. Visiting my girl, Casie. Having some good quality girlfriend time. My little boo-boo's are at my parents while I'm here. It's been great. We have lunched, done some shopping, chatted until we can't even think of anything else to say, watched some late night Netflix, painted our nails and shared new music interests...

One of the things that Casie shared with me I couldn't resist passing along. I know, as usual, I'm probably super late to the party on this one... as these little girls have been all over You Tube, on the Ellen show, and even had a spot on the new TV show Nashville.

Either way - what they can do with their voices and a couple of butter dishes is truly amazing.

I would recommend closing your eyes for a portion of this in order to fully listen to just how beautiful their harmonies and beats are as they sing. Two sisters from Canada... one 13 and one 11.

Skillz, yo.

 

Lennon & Maisy Stella - "Call Your Girlfriend"

also available for download on iTunes.

Happy Wednesday!

Pardon my Absence

I feel like I need a note from my mother, or a doctor.

I thought I would check in and let you all know I'm indeed still alive.

I'm currently neck deep in the design phase of the Spring 2013 issue of the Blue Sky Catalog... oh yes - and the holiday photo ordering season as well.

Press deadline for this next catalog is this coming Friday... so basically - I'm a screen zombie.

I can actually feel my buns petrifying onto my chair.

It ain't a pretty y'all.

So... thanks for checking in. It means a heckuva lot.

And I promise I'll post something worthwhile in a hot minute. Promise.

Hope you guys are surviving the holiday crazy!!!

OOOOOh... and don't forget - all you scrapbookers out there... 12-12-12 is this WEDNESDAY!

I'm going to try and make a note of what I'm doing at 12:12 am/pm again like I did on 11/11/11....

Although - I'm pretty dang certain it will look like me staring at this dang screen for the umpteeenth hour.

Dang. Dang. Dang.

Over and out.

xo

Oh... how about a pretty little picture? Every post needs one, of course. :)