Currently: January 2016

Reading... The Good Luck Girls of Shipwreck Lane by Kelly Harms. It's so good and a great chick lit book. 

Playing... nothing. 

Watching... The Middle. I've been hooked on that show for a few weeks now. 

Trying... to make this a great year, save money, and spend less. 

Cooking... less. I hate how little cooking I've been doing. But I don't have much time anymore. It's my passion and it's bumming me out. 

Drinking... hot cocoa, now that it's chillier out. 

Calling... no one. 

Texting... my boyfriend. I don't text many people. 

Pinning... whatever catches my eye. Mainly crafts and Valentine's Day though. 

Tweeting... random things; freebies, giveaways, etc. 

Going...  nowhere. I went to school to sub for a few days earlier this month. 

Loving... my boyfriend like always :) 

Hating... how my followers on social media and on here are dropping like flies. :/ But it is what it is. 

Discovering... how to be more positive, happy, creative, and just be myself. 

Thinking... about changing my appearance a bit. Nothing drastic, just getting a new hairstyle and wardrobe. 

Feeling... tired.

Hoping (for)... a better 2016. 2015 has been rough. 

Listening (to)... nothing in particular. 

Celebrated... nothing in particular. 

Smelling... nothing. 

Ordering... nothing. 

Considering... getting my permit again. I never renewed it a few years ago, so I'm back to square one. 

Starting... nothing. 

Finishing... the Event and Wedding Planning course (still) and I'm determined to finish the tedious CDA Certification (a teaching assistant program). 

xoxo,

Courtney 

Weekly Love

Happy Friday! It was a quiet and quick week; thank heavens this week is over! I didn't sub this week, I didn't do too much work at the speech pathology office either, and nothing exciting happened either. Well, NYC did get about 30 inches of snow though. So, I was digging out over the weekend; but it's been quite mild, which is rare for January, and it's melting fast. Anyway, here's what I've been loving this week.

Tian Tian, the panda bear, at the National Zoo in D.C. enjoying the snow this past weekend. It's adorable!

These crazy milkshakes in NYC. This is a meal in itself! There's really no need for lunch or dinner. 

This paper decoration.

Watercolor planner stickers from Etsy.

Mason Jar planner inserts.

 

These floral Christmas trees.

This beautiful book. 

This umbrella art installation.

This women's style. I love that she doesn't care and still wears colorful clothing.

These fun cookies! I don't care if they're meant for kids, I'd make and eat them too!

Listen to my weekly happiness playlist. 

xoxo,

Courtney

Polka Dot Day

I hope you celebrated life with polka dots yesterday because it was Polka Dot Day and Celebrate Life Day. In honor of Polka Dot Day here's my top 10 for fashion and decor.

Polka Dots by courtney-dyson featuring coral flats

Polk Dot Home Decor by courtney-dyson featuring a twin sheet set

xoxo,
Courtney

Weekly Love

Hey there ~ I worked on Tuesday in the school office and I had off from my speech pathology job due to a funeral. My aunt (my dad's sister) passed away on Saturday, so the wake was on Wednesday and the funeral was yesterday; it's been a long week. Other than that, NYC will be getting it's first snowstorm this weekend. Saturday into Sunday we're getting about 6-12 inches. But Tuesday's supposed to rain, so there will be puddles everywhere.

P.S. It's Celebrate Life Day! Go have some fun!
P.P.S It's also Polka Dot Day. Look out for a fashion/decor post tomorrow.

Here's what I've been loving this week.

These rainbow cookies. Taste the rainbow.

This mug. 'Nuff said.

This book is really good. 

This faux crystal cluster from Etsy. 

This guy. If you live where it snows, you'll relate.

These cookies are look too good to eat (check out the rest of the article too).

This adorable picture. Now this is true love. 

This little girl singing Old McDonald. This video is a few years old but it's my favorite. It's hard to stay mad or annoyed when you see it. 

Extra Love: These adorable puppies ~ My cute cousin Ryan ~ Everything I see in Michaels

Listen to my Weekly Happiness playlist.

xoxo,
Courtney

Weekly Love

Happy Friday! Once again, this week went fast. I subbed in the morning in Pre-k on Monday and yesterday and then I worked in nursery yesterday afternoon. My hours and day switched at my other job at the speech pathology office (boo!). Other than that, it was a quiet week. Here's what I've been loving this week. 

P.S. It's Wikipedia Day. Go learn something new!

P.S.S. Mary of Uncustomary has her self love e-course out now. Get yours now!

These colorful bags from Macys. I really love the chevron one. 

This box from Century 21. I should go back and buy it and put everything I find lovely in it.

These bubble bars from Lush.

My new bath bombs. Intergalactic & The Experimenter.

These Valentine's Day donuts.

Getting this book in the mail. Can't wait to read it; looks so good. 

This bracelet from Etsy.

These banners: Fiesta & Love

These pillows from Modcloth.

My new Happy Journal

Extra Love: Reading Mary's blog Uncustomary ~ Looking at this art blog ~ This bra (NSFW) ~ 

Take a listen to my weekly happiness playlist.