Nautical Spring Love

I won't lie to you...I'm a super preppy girl. I love a good cardigan, patterned flats and a sweet side braid once in a while. Needless to say, I love anything nautical. This past week has been a chilly one after some promising warm weather in March, so to cheer myself up from having to put the capris and sandals away again in exchange for pants and flats, I did a little perusing for some cute spring clothes.  I just love the classic combo of navy and red.  Think warm thoughts Winnipeg!

Stay cute!

- Holls

{Long Time, No See}

Well blogosphere, I have a confession to make:  I totally unintentionally quit blogging.  Maybe it was the summer months that had me finding better things to do (mostly outside), maybe it was getting sick of my layout and finding something more interesting to look at (mostly outside), but no matter what the reason, I'm back.  Lately I've had a desire to blog that I haven't had in a long time, so here I am.  Back, with no promises of being better.

So what difference does a year make?  Well, when I last left you at Summer 2011, school was done for the summer, and I was excited to go on a camping trip for the summer, and single as single can be.  Spring 2012 has me looking forward to summer vacation, and just back from a trip to Vegas...with the boyfriend.  I can't say I saw that one coming, but nobody really did. 

Either way, here I sit, head over heels with M, who has technically existed for 30 years, has been known to me for a year and a half, but has only been making me a better person for 6 months.  Sometimes, life just has to beat you over the head with something for you to get the message.  Yes, I've know his brother and SIL for 8 years, yes we met at their social a year and a half ago, yes he used to live across the hall from my sister in her old apartment, but no, we never got together.  Alright Universe, I get it!

In other less mushy news, what's everyone doing for Easter?  My sister and I will be packing up our boys and heading out to my Mom's (she lives in a small town an hour away from us) for dinner.  Crab salad?  Yes please!

Since M has an assignment due soon and I just wrapped up parent-teacher interviews AND tomorrow is a family day, I'm taking tonight as an "all about me" night.  I see a manicure, bubble bath, starbucks and a few chapters of "Catching Fire" in my future.  (I just can't put the Hunger Games trilogy down!)

Stay cute!

- holls

{Pre Moving}

I've been spending my days packing for the move on Friday.  I'll update about Red Lake Falls and the actual move once I'm in the new place and settled in.  For now, just a cute Seuss quote.  Love the way it was doodled.  Credit to the random tumblr I found it on.  (Unknown?)  Also, new layout!

Stay cute!

{Tubing Trip Dream Outfit}

Well, I leave bright and early for my weekend of friends, tubing, sunshine, and shopping bright and early tomorrow!  I'm just getting my things put together and packed before I head out to Red Lake Falls, MN, but was suffering from the usual "I hate my clothes, I wish I had ____." So, here's my dream camping outfit!  Are the shoes practical for camping?  Absolutely not.  Are they adorable?  Absolutely!  I'm in love!

Stay cute!

{Wishlist Wednesday - Target}

Well, in honour of my trip stateside Friday, list week's Wishlist Wednesday is inspired by Target (or tar-jay as my sister and I affectionately call it.)  We don't have Target in my city (yet, we're getting one soon!) So it's (sadly) at treat to go shop there!  I'm always impressed by how much selection and cute stuff there is for such cheap prices!

So, in the spirit of my move in 9 days, here are some things I hope to stock up on during my pilgramage to the land of reasonable prices!

1. Mr. Coffee Coffee Maker

I'm a total coffee fiend, and so is my "almost roomie"  My little 2 cup coffee maker isn't going to cut it anymore!

2. Corelle "Simple Lines"

There's just something about the asymmetrical lines, and the simple black and white contrast that I just love.  I can't wait to start plating yummy food on these plates!

3. Bar Pan

I've always been attracted to cute little bars.  I think making "muffin bars" would be beyond adorable for lunches, and portion control!

4. Anything Rachael Ray...

I just love her kitchen style.  When (not if!) I get to design my dream kitchen someday, I'm going to fully stock it with Rachael Ray products.  I especially love these sweet little casserole dishes.  From the oven to the table!

Stay cute!

{Summer Lovin'}

Hello my poor neglected blog!  As you can guess, the last two weeks of school were beyong busy and chaotic, but now, it's nothing but sunshine and poolside!  I have lots to update about, the Beach Boys concert, meeting John Stamos, and plans for a big move.  But for now, some summer snapshots to enjoy!

My sister and I have been a little obsessed with taking full advantage of her apartment's (and soon mine also!) pool.  Days spent laying in the sun, sipping iced tea, listening to music, and of course, swimming!  I could get used to this being the daily routine!

Leaving for a weekend tubing trip to Red Lake Falls, MN on Friday, of course with a shopping detour along the way!  I'm thinking my next post will be a wishlist for my new apartment.  Happy Summer!

Stay cute!

{My Secret Dream Revealed}

What to say?  June is a crazy month for us teachers.  Track and field day, field trips, report cards, oh yeah, and kids that are not neccesarily on their best behaviour...at all.  Needless to say, I've been enjoying going to bed earlier and earlier this month.  Which is slightly awkward since the sun stays up later and later.  Hmm.  Well, only 9 more school days with kids, and then it's summer break for this teacher, yay!

Today was the last day of class for the seniors at our school.  In true 18 year old style, they had to go out with a bang:

I full approve of this for the record, teacher or not!

Speaking of summer, note to self (slash, the entire world) my seester and I have come up with a "summer bucket list" that I should post before we actually start tackling it. (Pictures to follow as we check each item off, of course!)

Part of my summer bucket list involves being incredibly lame.  My dear friend Kaeleigh and I got together last night to come up with a game plan for our challenge.  We want to *drumroll please* do a lot of canning and preserving this summer.  (I told you we're lame!  It's kind of what our friendship is based on.) 

So after cruising the farmers market website, and using this awesome Simple Bites article for inspiration, we have our top four recipies chosen: salsa, pickles, bolognese sauce, jam, and vanilla spiced pears.  (Anybody have a fantastic dill pickle or bolognese sauce recipe?)  In addition to tons of frozen and canned in season fruits and veggies.  I'm ridiculously excited for this.  (I think it might have something to do with my secret dream of being of 1950s housewife.)

What do you always can/freeze in the summer?

Stay cute!

PS - I bought the blue floral dress in my previous post, and I think I'm in LOVE!

{Temptation}

Even though Seester and I are going shopping tomorrow, I couldn't help but browse through Forever 21's summer dresses online while enjoying my morning coffee.  I have realized that I may or may not have a problem.  Or two. 

1. My love of shopping and clothes has been renewed.  I was in a slump for a while, trying to be content with what I had.  But apparently all it took was a season change, and a little weight loss to jump start my relationship with clothes.  Textures, patterns, colour, mixing, matching, accessorizing *swoon*
2. I clearly have a passion for flowers this season.  In my hair, on my dresses, on blouses, on my purses, on my headbands... I just love how much they can vary - looking anywhere form sweet to funky.  My closet is starting to look like a garden with all the floral print! (My secret?  I have no intention of stopping!)

My four favorite dresses (thus far...)



Happy Weekend all!

Stay cute!