high five for friday.

phew, it's friday. {anybody else feel that way?}  hope your week has been fabulous! i'm linking up with lauren to celebrate the past week! and what a whirlwind it has been! here's a glimpse into the last seven days in my world...


five.

we drove 14 hours and moved to connecticut. no biggie.
i've learned that connecticut citizens are crazy drivers, extremely blunt and exceptionally friendly.

four.

i enjoyed some sushi from trader joe's. yes. 

three.
we started painting our new place. traded in the pink walls & fireplace with a fresh green + white.

two.
the deck is my favorite.

one.

the giveaway winner of "I Receive Your Love" is: RUTH!! (email me your mailing address: erica.simpson1@gmail.com, and i will get the CD sent out asap!!) congrats!

wishing you all a beautiful weekend!

how pinteresting!

as always, i'm linking up for "oh how pinteresting" wednesday. i have such amazing tips, recipes and art to share with you this week! enjoy!

diy bag. so cute!

pinned here.

mmm...

pinned here.

these rolls look amazing.

pinned here.

love this.

pinned here.

a free printable!

pinned here.

i've been on the hunt for some boyfriend jeans like these...

pinned here.

brilliant. "ice" balloons instead of melting, messy ice...

pinned here.

i need this! a corner dress rail to plan outfits for the week!! 

pinned here.

happy pinning!

my manifesto: part I

as always, i am inspired by sweet kelly rae. she recently wrote a beautiful manifesto. i think this is a great way to document and define the fabric of our lives {no, not cotton...}. below is my declaration, my guidelines for an abundant life, my manifesto...

// i believe

we need to kneel down and get the perspective of a child {often}...to regain awe eyed wonder and abandoned joy.

it's always best to embrace "invictus"--to invite new vision into circumstances that usually suck.

comparison is the thief of joy.

// i believe

in pampering yourself. pedicures are not optional.

our abilities, talents and gifts are not about or just "for" us.

if something is tested and rejected, and still stands, it finds greater strength.

//i believe

there is unmatched power in sharing our stories.

every woman needs (at least) one pair of sparkly shoes.

we must never apologize for our enthusiasm.

// i believe

vulnerability has unlocking power.

bright lipstick can change your mood and the day.

we are never alone.

{my manifesto will be ever evolving, hence "part I."} 

if you write your own, let me know in the comments! 

the move.

saying goodbye to...

{source}

and hello to...

{source}

it's moving weekend. connecticut here we come! :)

dual purpose.

don't you love something that can be used in more than one way? i love using household items for something other than their primary purpose. well, when my mom and i spotted this beach cover up at target, we immediately thought "you could put that over leggings as a tunic too!"

so without further ado...i present to you the dual purpose bathing suit cover up! 

{please don't mind my squinty eyes...i swore i had them wide open...}

beach cover up and/or tunic // kohls

leggings // thrifted

wedges // old navy

lipstick // maybelline fifth avenue fuchsia