running in circles

ever feel like you are running in circles?

it's been one of those months for me.

i can't believe that spring is right around the corner.  i didn't even see a single snowflake this winter.

but i'm ready. ready for a fresh start to a new season.

ready for life to start budding.

and what better way to welcome the warm, sunny days than a wreath to welcome in loved ones.

i made this on a cold, rainy day.  all you need is a grapevine wreath, birds, moss and flowers from a craft store.  just use your hot glue gun and make it yours.



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IT'S HERE!!!

remember this post?

well the march issue of Our State magazine is out and my photo is in it!

go get your hands on a copy and flip to the last page, Tar Heel Images.

yay!  now i have to get MY hands on a copy too!

weekend wear

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the warm weather bug has bitten and i am ready for strolling the streets of charleston again!

wouldn't this outfit be perfect for a weekend getaway?

breakfast to go

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homemade yogurt parfaits

easy peasy to throw together the night before and grab the next morning before work.

there's lots of add-ins you can use.  i used plain low-fat yogurt, but you could use greek or vanilla.

i added a little lemon curd to the bottom topped it with frozen raspberries and homemade granola.

so yummy and quick!

i can't wait to try different variations. like banana, chocolate chips and slivered almonds.

or strawberries, granola and honey.

and you can add a bit of ground flax seed for added fiber. 

so many ways to mix up your morning routine.

enjoy!
p.s. granola recipe can be found here.

bits of the weekend

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hope you had a lovely weekend.

here are a few bits from mine.  not too much excitement.

we tackled gutting the master bath at our new place, which meant knocking down a 10 foot mirror glued to the wall.  which wasn't as problematic as i had anticipated. 

more to come on on the renovations in later posts.

have a wonderful week everyone!

carl sandburg home

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this weekend was one of the first chilly weekends we've had.  but the warm sunshine made for a beautiful day.  saturday we strolled around the carl sandburg home, petting the goats and admiring the chickens.  i've toured the home before so this time we just wandered around the property and snapped photos.

news

guess what?

still haven't guessed?

well.....

this photo is going to be featured in Our State magazine!!!

yes!

you heard me right.

one of my photos will be published!!!

eeeeekkkkk!!!

Our State is a monthly North Carolina magizine that features the best of NC and it's people.

on the last page they print photos taken by locals called Tar Heel Images.

and lucky me was selected for the march issue.

check out the magazine.  it's a great publication and be sure to get your hands on a copy of the march issue!

in other news...

i've lost four pounds!

go me, go me!

i've weened myself off sugar, unless it's natural, like fruits and honey.

tomorrow will be a test.

i'm turning 31 and i love cake.

i've told everyone no cakes, but then my mom brings over 24 bite size red velvet cupcakes.

so far, i've only had one.

and i've thought about the other 23 mini cakes for the past hour.

sigh.....

maybe i will have one more tomorrow and freeze the rest.

wish me luck...and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

have a sweet treat on me folks!