Visits

Recently two of my friends from out of town came to visit. Yay! Heidi came in from LA for a quick visit and I was fortunate enough to grab a fun lunch with her. It was so great to catch up! I haven't seen her in years!   (Heidi Squared!!)

Jessica came in to SLC for her nieces birthday and Allison and I had a lunch plus splendid afternoon with her. We ate delicious food, sat on the grass for hours, petted a giant dog, and had a perfectly lovely afternoon.

Of course both times we ate here. (Where else would I eat?!?!)

I love dandelions I think they are so perfectly summery. :)

Blue sky nothing but blue sky from now on!

Five Friday Faves Earth Day Edition

Since Earthday is Sunday, I thought I would do a FFF post dedicated to some of my favorite Eco-Friendly beauty products.  Recently I have been trying to switch all my beauty products over to eco-friendly brands. (I always buy no animal tested products/Vegan products) but I've been trying really hard to buy from companies that actual and aren't just trying to "greenwash"  I realize that I could try and make my own, but I don't even cook food, so lets be reasonable here folks.

Tarte LipSurgence Lipstain

I have yet to find a better lip color then these. They come in glossy , they come matte and they are AMAZING. This has been my go to for a awhile now. I am a lip product junkie. I have yet to find a lip product as good at these.

*I also love their Lights Camera Action! Mascara, and Tipsy Natural Cheek Stain.

Sparitual Nail Polish

Hands down the BEST nail polish. Its stays on had fantastic color choices and an easy grip top.

And at about $10.00 a bottle is totally reasonable!

Lush Oatfix Face Mask

Smells delicious! Recently I got a horrible burn from using Benzoyl Peroxide on my skin. It was bright red and itched liked crazy. This is the only think that made it normal.

*Since trying the mask I've also started using, T for Toes Dusting Powder. 

La Vanilla, Vanilla Coconut Perfume

This is the first perfume I've ever found that doesn't leaving me sneezing or with a headache.

It doesn't have a bunch of crap it in, and I of course love anything that smells liek coconut.

Pureolgy Anti-Split Blowdry

Hair stuff. Smells good. Protects hair from heat. Love it

All products, are Vegan, not tested of animals, uses earth friendly ingredients and minimal packaging. :)

Birthday Wishes

Guess who is having a birthday? Well none other then my handsome hubby!

Isn't he lovely with that light radiating behind his head?

Looks like somebody's been working out!

That smile. Le seigh.

For me? How nice.

My husband looks so dashing in a suit.

To sum it up, I've had a long day. I love James Franco and I hope is birthday is awesome like a possum.

Sidenote #1 Don't act at all surprised by this post. I told you two posts back I like a good James Franco Google sesh.

Sidenote #2 A friend, has a friend, who is bfs with James. I told her to tell him, to tell James Happy Birthday from me. I'm weasling my way in people. Franco doesn't know whats coming!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMES!

Mini Kitty

I really, really love this mini kitty.

Have a nice Tuesday.

True Dat

I had to steal this ecard from Pinky. You can probably guess why.

Hint:

Le sigh.

Few things in life make me happier then Googling James Franco.

Seven Dangers

Sicky

Diego is sick again. Please send him love and healthy wishes. He has to stay at the vet for 2 days. :(

Happy

This is my favorite quote:

Hands down. I love it. I have it on my wall. I want to get it tattooed on my shoulder.


Its my favorite saying and all too often I forget to actually do it. See, I'm really good at getting advice and listening to my friends. But I'm beginning to think if something could make me happy, and its not truly harmful to anyone shouldn't I maybe just give it a try? Even if some of my friends think its a bad idea?  I love my friends, they are amazing,  they're intentions are all good, but sometimes I think I listen to much to what they say, and not always do what I want. I'm almost 30 for hells sake. You think I should be able to make more decisions on my own, based solely on if I think they desired income might make me happy.

I watch my friends ignore my opinion all the time. On everything from what pants to buy, what boys to date, what bar to go to, what trip to take, or whatever. I honestly don't get offended if they don't take my suggestion. They do what they think will make them happy. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Oh well. That's life. You live and you learn.

I am blessed. I have a roof over my head, a job, food, I know some wonderful people. I'm pretty set I think. I am lucky. I really like 2012. But  as I approach 30 I think its time for me to rally. Stand on my own to feet. Take a few more risks. Ask myself: "Will this make me happy?"  I should worry less about my friends opinions. If I truly want to "Follow my bliss" I should. Even if it means some people don't agree with my choices along the way.

Easter

HOPPY EASTER!

And just an FYI I used to bunny-sit for a friend, and while totes adorbs, bunnies are not the best pets. Hugs!

Five Friday Faves- Fashion Quotes

"Fashion is very important. It is life-enhancing and, like everything that gives pleasure, it is worth doing well."
-Vivienne Westwood


“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” 
-Oscar Wilde


"Fashion has two purposes: comfort and love. Beauty comes when fashion succeeds.”
-Coco Chanel


" Cruelty is one fashion statement we can all do without. "
-Rue McClanahan


“There is one other reason for dressing well, namely that dogs respect it, and will not attack you in good clothes.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Announcement

I have a new boyfriend. His name is Cory Monteith.

April Fools!

You guys don't really think I'd cheat on my husband James Franco do you?

I mean come on now.
But seriously, how totes adorbes are me and Finn Hudson/Cory Monteith?

Anywho, I heard on the news that there was a celeb event at The Canyons for Operation Smile yesterday, so I rallied Courtney and we ventured up to see what/who we could find. Were we literally there an hour, and found plenty. For a random Saturday in March I consider it a success!

We were not there two mins before we saw Jesse Tyler Fergerson. He was so nice! And his boyfriend is hot.

I'm loving my double shot with JTF, and Ty Burrell. I LOVE Modern family and have wanted a photo with Ty forever. Which I realize is lame seeing he owns a bar here and lives here half the time. But I won't be judged. He is hard to find!

Jason Issacs I was scared of. I met him years ago and he was super nice but since then I've not heard the best things. Needless to say, I approached with caution. He was very kind and I was pleased.When I asked to take a picture he said "Absolutely Darling!" His new show really confuses and stresses me out.

Whitney Cummings She is a doll and I have thought she was super funny since I watched her on Chelsea Lately.

Nothing better then seeing Harry Shum Jr, and just thinking "It's Mike Chang! It's Mike Chang!" Yes I had to google his real name before approaching.

Lisa Kudrow! Yes, I've met her before, but I don't love the pic. Maybe 30 seconds after this photo was taken I got in a fight with a girl about who is a bigger FRIENDS fan. Maybe it made things awkward. No it was not the creeper in the background.

And yes, Cory was nice. Super nice actually he thought we had met before and kept saying I looked familiar. He asked if his snowboard could be in the pic. He thought that looked cooler. I was really excited that he was such a friendly guy. And I like how cute we looks. I've always considered myself a Puck girl, but Finn gained some points this weekend.
What a pleasant surprise!

Mom Update

Well Hello. Not going to lie, its been a rough week. My mom got out of the hospital on Thurs. She is still very sick, and can't really leave the house, drive or work but we are working very hard to get here back on the mend. She has a long road ahead of her, but if she follows her doctors instructions hopefully we can get her back to feeling better again.
Thank you everyone who called, texted, brought us food, sent flowers, messages, prayers or positive thoughts. It really means more then you will every know.

THANK YOU

Mom

Dear Friends,
Recently my mom has taken very sick. I checked her into the hospital this past Monday and they have realized she has a leaky valve. This means she is in heart failure. She is awake and talking but she feels horrible and it looks like she will be in the hospital for quite sometime. They are running tests and eventually there will be a surgery. Please send your positive healthy thoughts, wishes and love her way.
Thanks.

Five Friday Faves-Spring!

Spring is finally here! I'm so excited I can hardly stand it! Spring is one of my favorite times of year for all the lovely, exciting things it brings! Sunshine, baby animals, fresh fruit, soccer season and more! Here are five of my favorite spring things. What are some of your spring faves?
Strawberry Iced Tea: I just found the most delicious kind at Tevana -Strawberry Paraiso. Its so yummy!
Stella McCartney's new sunglasses line. They are all so cute. Fun shapes, prints, and colors, and they are all Eco-friendly! It can't get better! (Except they all cost over $200...)
How cute is this little tree filled with birdies. I'd love to put it in my house but that cats would have it destroyed in under 2 mins.
I LOVE lambs. My first stuffed animal was a lamb and my entire life I have wanted sheep as pets. I think this little guys is just as excited for Spring as I am!
I love this quote about Spring. It's such a pleasant reminder.

HAPPY SPRING!!!!

Purse & Shoes

I've been the worst blogger lately. I'm terrible. I apologize. But in some news I went to the Nordstrom triple points thing lasts week. And bought myself a prezzie. I've been so good at not buying anything lately. I gave in. But I just bought these two things, so I feel I did pretty good.

Originally I thought I'd have to take them back. I was terribly distressed. But then a lucky, splendid thing happened to me...

What splendid thing happened you ask?
Check back and see....

Purse By Steven by Steve Madden
Shoes By BP. Shoes.

Five Friday Faves-Dr Seuss

Today is Dr. Suess's birthday! So I shall dedicate my Five Friday Faves post to him.
Now, I present to you my five of my favorite Dr Suess quotes:

Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!
-Happy Birthday To You!

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.
-The Lorax

So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life's A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed)
-Oh, The Places You'll Go!

When you think things are bad,
when you feel sour and blue,
when you start to get mad...
you should do what I do!
Just tell yourself, Duckie,
you're really quite lucky!
Some people are much more...
oh, ever so much more...
oh, muchly much-much more
unlucky than you!
― Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?

I meant what I said and I said what I meant. An elephant's faithful one-hundred percent!
― Horton Hears a Who!

Bonus Quote:
And the turtles, of course...all the turtles are free, as turtles and, maybe, all creatures should be.
―Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories

Happy Birhday Dr Seuss!!

Frog & Pig

Last week I got an email from Build-A-Bear. (Why I get e-mails from them, I do not know...) This email announced that I could build a Kermit. (A KERMIT!!!) Now, seeing as I collect Kermits, I was there. The day the Kermit were released to the public in fact. (It said limited supply people. What do you want from me!?!) Well naturally I pulled out the BFF card on Mayra and made her come build a Miss. Piggy to go with my Kermit The Frog. The outfits were a little pricey, so Kermit just got a t-shirt. How cute are our Frog & Pig! So fun.

Rumour Has It...

Birthday Shout Out

Holy Mackerel. Guess who turned 30 yesterday? My pal since 2nd grade, Jenny!!
Can you even believe it! 30!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY!!!

Best Dressed

I give you my best dressed pick for the Oscars: