Happy Things (& Giveaway Winners ANNOUNCED!)

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Happy Friday!  Thank you to everyone who entered the Essie and Sent Her Way Giveaways this week! I put everyone’s name who entered in a bowl and randomly pulled out the following people! Essie Winners : I’ll be emailing each … Continue reading 

Happy Things

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Happy Friday lovelies! We are finally getting cold weather in Albuquerque this weekend. It’s been in the 70s and I’m soooo ready for boots, fires in our fire-place and cozy sweaters! While I’m sick of the oddly warm weather we’ve … Continue reading 

Happy Things

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I’ve been so busy playing catch up this week from being in Hawaii. Besides having a cough I can’t shake, it’s been a great week. My birthday is tomorrow (yay!) and I’m looking forward to celebrating with family. The following … Continue reading 

Happy Things

Happy Friday!  I’m been having a nice few days off, lounging at home, seeing friends and enjoying some much needed rain and gloomy weather!  I recently finished 50 Shades of Grey and was so massively dissapointed by the horrendous writing, lack of plot and the constant use of the phrases Jeez  and Oh my that I can’t couldn’t bring myself to buy the last two in the trilogy.  Instead, I whipped through Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn this week, one of my favorite authors.  I suggest all three of her books if you like thriller and crime novels. Her writing is outstanding.  I’m now onto Savages by Don Winslow, so I can read the book before I see the movie (can’t wait!).

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!  Here are a few things that made my week wonderful.  All photos are from Instagram (username: GourmetBeauty).

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{The great memories of my 10-year high school reunion from last weekend.  So nice to be reunited with my high school group of best friends}

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{Essie nail polish in Too Too Hot, the perfect coral red for the 4th of July}

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{Lazy mornings in bed}

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{A pretty statement necklace from Francesca’s that brightens up any simple summer sweater}

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{Jon and I spent the 4th with some great friends.  This is Paula and me enjoying the rainstorm, the fireworks and some beer.  A similar striped dress can be found here}

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{My tequila soaked watermelon was a HIT at the 4th of July party.  Simple and delicious recipe coming next week on the blog}

What are a few things making you happy this week?

Happy Things

Happy Friday!  I hope everyone has an amazing Father’s Day weekend spent with your loved ones.  I’m looking forward to a full weekend of friends, family and good food.  We have Jon’s 10-year reunion tonight, date night on Saturday and the zoo with my dad on Sunday for Father’s Day!

Come back and visit on Monday for a chance to win Gourmet Beauty’s first giveaway!  I’m really excited about it and I think my fellow beauty product junkies will be too!  Here are a few things that made me smile this week.  All these photos were taken on Instagram (username: GourmetBeauty). TGIF!

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{My favorite fast & healthy morning treat: Starbucks Skinny Vanilla Latte & Perfect Oatmeal}

20120614-221018.jpg{The most delicious crustless, gluten-free Quiche made by the lovely Lindsey Crouch of Quiche Queen}

20120614-221025.jpg{New Victoria’s Secret lipstick in Be Mine.  Creamy watermelon shade that’s perfect for summer.  Only $6.99 during Semiannual Sale!}

20120614-221031.jpg{New addiction: So Delicious Coconut Milk Mint Chip ice cream. Dairy & soy free!}

20120614-221043.jpg{Combining my favorite Michael Kors watch with my old Tiffany necklace from college}

What are a few things making you smile this week?