I had no idea Wrangler was so sexy. These looks are most definitely more California beach sexy than country and I love 'em!

(images spotted here)

the proposal

I'm so excited to share with you the details from our engagement...

Monday night Jesse and I were sitting in our living room, working on his website and chatting. When I was finished working online I put my computer down and Jesse said he made me something. One by one, he handed me these photobooth photo strips:

When he gave me the first one, I wasn't too surprised as he's done sweet things like that before. But, they kept coming and I think I sort of forgot to read them and just kept taking the next one cause I realized what was happening! It was such a perfect moment, no distractions, just the two of us.

My ring is beautiful and I am most definitely the luckiest girl.

Engaged!

We're engaged! I'm so happy, excited and almost can't believe it. More soon...

from a beach trip in 2007

Sticks & Stones

This fall I'm on the lookout for some new and fun accessories too add to my wardrobe. These rings from Sticks & Stones Accessories are perfect.

(images all via S&S)

air plants

Air plants are these adorable little plants that absorb what they need from the air and their leaves, not through their roots. They are relatively small and can be displayed in lots of fun ways. I received a couple for my birthday and I'm still trying to decide whether I should hang them, make a terrarium, or just keep it simple with the little jars they came in.

Here are some ideas that I love...

(image 1, image 2, image 3)

An Award & 7 Things

Sara at A Trice of Life was kind enough to share the Versatile Blogger award with me! How fun!

So the deal is I share 7 things about myself and then pass the award on.

1. I am the proudest auntie to the cutest little baby boy, Jack.
2. I'm a cancer survivor.
3. I get stir crazy if I live in one place for too long. I'm working on this.
4. I love and am fascinated with the ocean, but also terrified by it.
5. I dream of owning my own little shop someday.
6. I'm good at sudoku. Like, really good.
7. I really want to be on the show, Amazing Race. My boy and I would dominate.

I'd like to pass this on to:

Jenae at Jenae Held

Kim at KBockmann

Cassy at Peace & Posies

Danielle at Ginger Rose

Shawna at Through the Eyes of Shawna

ps. it's my birthday, so i'm off to a fun-filled weekend! :)