Golden Globes

I, just like every other red-blooded woman, loves award season. Lets be clear though, when I say I love it, I mean I read people’s tweets and switch between the actual award show + Frasier. {all about honesty here, folks.} I do watch the red carpet; {nope, that’s a lie. I watch it the next morning with coffee.} I’m currently waiting for the recap from my mom.

In all honesty, I feel like the award shows are to celebrities as the bar in Tallahassee during the Holidays is to non-celebrities me.  You see a bunch of people that you know, but either don’t actively keep up with or have already slept with and ruled out. They’re all corralled into a room with booze. Of course your excited to see each other! Its just we are drinking PBR, and at the Globes, they’re drinking Dom. You say tomatoe, I say tomato. <---I don't know why I can't get this paragraph to be centered. Sorry?

Overall, there weren't a lot of looks that stood out to me. These two were my favorites: 

I love anything Jessica Alba does. Her day to day style is something worth paying attention to. She is proof that Brad Goreski knows his shit. 

Jennifer Lawrence appears so down to earth, right? Her "I beat Meryl!" was so funny. As someone who had the First Wives Club soundtrack, I laughed out loud. I'm not totally sold on the top of the dress, but I don't hate the look as a whole.

Ugh, T-Minus 3 hours until I'm back to the real world of work. 

Even I Shouldn't Watch It

I love a good TV show. Call me crazy, but I've always been slightly addicted to bad good television. I've been canceling plans in lieu of watching TV for as long as I can remember. This would be my mom's first inkling of "You aren't ever going to date, are you?" No, not when Andy Cohen keeps creating gems like "Vanderpump Rules". 

Which brings me to exhibit A of a show even I can't stomach (but do)...

Vanderpump Rules

...clearly, no she doesn't. I love Lisa. She is my top 3 favorite housewives, but this show is painful. First of all, if the characters can't have normal names then I can't devote 60 painstaking minutes to following their nonsense. Scheana? Stassi? Stassi this. I turned on the Golden Girls. Second of all, what the hell is it about? You guys work in a restaurant. You bring people food. For a living. Get a hold of yourselves. *disclaimer: I have the utmost respect for the service industry. I always tip 20% simply because I could never work in that part of the service industry. I also hold true, if a person is not nice to a waiter, they are not a nice person. Regardless of the previous 3 sentences, see you Monday, Bravo. You know I'll be there with breath that is bated. 

Just a little Sunday nonsense to get me through the last 24 hours of my vacation. womp womp womp. 

Instagram Thursday

I really want to make an effort to start a weekly, re-occurring post. We'll start with this, and see if it sticks.

I {finally} joined instagram!! I definitely see what the hype is all about! Here are a few recent posts:

Here is talulah grace, thinking "wow. my mom is an idiot" as she watched me stand outside for 20 minutes, locked out of my own house. 

New coffee mugs from Target! I think I'm going to break down and buy the whole dining set. They are super affordable. Especially, when I've been contemplating Kate Spade Larabee Road. $3.99/plate vs $20.00/plate. SOLD. 

What I brought with me as I locked myself out of my house. Water bottle, reusable bag, and my cell phone. keys? Nah, who needs those? Idiot. 

Painted walls! We did it, folks! Not to toot my own horn, but they look amaze! {toot! toot!} I'm having a hard time capturing them in pictures, but trust me. My dad and I knocked them out in about 2 hours. 

I have been saving my magazines for my vacation. I also ordered Homeland. (Reason #4,535,383 that I love Amazon. Almost $12 cheaper than my beloved Target!) If you are not watching Homeland, I do not know what you're waiting for. I'm debating pre-ordering Season 2. 

The little girl, snug as a bug. She was all snuggled up in a blanket. It melted my heart! {If your DOG is in a blanket, it may be a sign that you keep your house too cold. I am an asshole.}

This is alittle delayed, but here is half of my NYE outfit. I loved those shoes; I bought them from DSW,  but I had no reason to. Enter: New Years Eve!  

Follow me at @myfirstnameisrachel

Alright folks, one more day of the work week. You can do it! 

Gallery Wall Ingredients

ya'll know I love a good bandwagon. My newly painted wall behind my couch is aching for some art work. Gallery wall to the rescue! I know it is a bit overdone in the decorating world, but it really is so effective. Here are the prints I'm planning to buy. Although I come from two people who only buy originals, prints are such a great deal. I just really don't want to commit to $200-$500 on original pieces.     Insert my dad's judgement. Literally, I asked my dad what he thought about a print that I was debating buying, he replied: "I only buy originals...signed originals, so I really don't have an opinion." This coming from the man in $9 target polos and most likely sporting his house slippers around town. Moving on. 

via Ashley Brooke Designs 

via Rifle Paper Co. *

via Rifle Paper Co.*

via Elizabeth Mayville on Etsy {found through Mackenzie at Design Darling}

via Minted.com 

via Note to Self Print Shop. {Sarah's blog is incredible. She is a true inspiration. Google Note to Self blog!}

via Inslee Design 

I don't really know where I can find ones, but I want one or two plates like this. I think it will help add some depth?

I listed the sites under the pictures. My apologies, for some reason, my laptop won't let me add links without just copying & pasting the entire thing. Not happening.

*ps. These are cards, that I just plan on framing in matted, 4x6 frames. $4.50 for the card + $5.00-$10.00 for the frame. Practically free!

ok, back to Homeland episodes. {priorities, people}

Be Productive

ok, so I committed to take on more home projects. Well, it is as if the universe smiled down and agreed. I am on vacation for SIX whole days starting this Sunday at 5pm.

Here is my list of projects I plan to accomplish:

one | Paint: The wall that runs between my dining room and living room is to be painted white and gold stripes. I first saw it again, on the Everygirl, (seriously, no wonder that website is ranked on forbes list!) and I have not been able to take my mind off of it! I plan to layout the stripes and get everything off of the wall Sunday evening (+ a glass of wine or two). 

two | Organize: All closets will be in my warpath. The following need to be handled:

-downstairs linen closet

-upstairs linen closet

-under the kitchen sink

-under the master bathroom sink 

three | Drapes: this is more of an item for my mom. Get on it, lady! Time's a wastin'. I already have the fabric, a pink silk I bought on sale for ... wait for it... $2.50/yard.  That with a white, grosgrain ribbon to complete the greek key pattern. This is the look that we are replicating:

If you are not following Jill Sorensen's work..what are you waiting for? She is a genius. Her use of color is amazeballs.You can find her work on her blog, http://blog.livelikeyou.com 

four | Make my headboard: This one is reaching alittle far, but I at least want to make some progress. Jennifer, over at I heart organizing, wrote, what seems to be, an easy tutorial. Although, she makes everything look easy! {link to tutorial: http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2012/06/boys-bedroom-upholstered-headboards.html}

Here are some pictures, from her blog, of the finished product:

Here is the fabric. I have three shower curtains, and pieces of an old bedspread that I have been saving for a special project. What better than an upholstered headboard?!

so wish me luck! I'll be back with pictures of the projects as they come together. {god willing!}

Happy Weekend, Ya'll! 

Crisis!

just kidding...kind of. 

Guys, here is the thing, I have an incredible ability to make a simple decision into a mountain of doubt. The cause, you ask? over-thinking. Homegirl knows how to over-think. It's borderline ridiculous. {it is a line I tip-toe often, so I'm quite comfortable straddling normal & ridiculous}

*Sidenote: Did you think a blog post titled "Crisis!" was going to be about something serious? Ha. Ha. Joke is on you! This post is about nightstands. 

Here is the picture I found of the inspiration for the layout of my bedroom:

Let's be honest, my bedroom will never, ever look so calm, cool, and collected. Take out all of the serene colors and clean floors substitute pink! green! teal! dog toys! fuzz from dog toys! {My idea of heaven.}

Back to the point...

Deciding on night stands, mirrors, and lamps have proven to be a harder decision than deciding on my last boyfriend & what college to attend. 

Here is the current front runner combination:

[$66/Table + $50/Mirror x 2= $232.00]

I didn't include the lamps in the price, because I'm not even in the realm of deciding on lamps. 

I'm exhausted at the thought of making a decision. I definitely think this will be what I end up deciding on though. 

If ya'll are interested, The Everygirl has a great feature on styling nighstands (and other areas of the house including entry ways and coffee tables!) 

Check it out here: http://theeverygirl.com/feature/the-everygirls-how-to-style-sale-on-joss-and-main/

Here are some of my favorites of the article:

Happy almost Friday!

hello 2013

I have high hopes for 2013, but really who doesn't? Its been a little over 36 hours, I hope everyone still has high hopes!

I still don't know how I feel about resolutions. I think I spend the majority of the year making resolutions to myself, and the smaller part of the year, doing said resolutions. This year, I'd like to flip it.      Work smarter, not harder--I am constantly saying this to my staff, but very rarely do I use this mantra in my personal life. Enter: 2013.

One | Be productive. Whether it is on my day off, or the time between getting home from work and bed, I am too comfortable just lounging.  I love to lounge. The problem is, lounging can sometimes lead to wasting away 4-8 hours. Just watching that time fade away is not how I want to spend 2013. I am urging myself to take on more projects, more walks, and more dates with friends. 

Two | Be active. This is the obligatory weight resolution. I need to get back at it! I think it ties into the resolution above, but just getting up and out of the house will be so good for both my physical and mental health. hello endorphins! 

Three | Be picky. Don't be afraid of what it will mean if I have less contacts in my phone. I want to spend 2013 with people I really love and care about. I want to finally bite the bullet and change my phone number. A phone number that I've had since I was 15. I don't want everyone to have it anymore, I want less people with more importance to surround myself with. {gosh! That sounds so grown. Here is to sticking with it!}

Four | Be accountable. Making and breaking commitments is something I've struggled with the better part of my adulthood life. I love the idea of a full calendar, but then immediately after, I get to feeling suffocated with plans. This year, I want to break the habit of getting overwhelmed by not having 6 hours to lay on the couch. I want to make commitments to myself, my community, and my family. By doing so, I think it will help me with the previous resolutions. 

so 2013, I commit these things to you, I will be productive, be active, be picky, and be accountable!

What are some resolutions ya'll are committing to?