happy halloween!

Happy Halloween everyone! Are you feeling spooky yet? Are you doing anything fun and festive for the occasion? Well for me, we have the option to wear a costume at school, but since most of mine aren't really school appropriate (aka too tight/short) I'll be opting to wear my orange tweed skirt to show off my festive side. So today I wanted to share some pictures from this past weekend which was filled with fall festive fun! It was fabulous : )

D and I headed up to the Poconos to visit my parents. I forced him into doing a haunted house with me,  and it was hilarious because how much he hates this kind of stuff -- yet he still lets me do it. What a doll he is. We went to this place called the "Hotel of Horrors" which was supposedly a haunted hotel in the 1800's. I don't know if it's true or not but geeeez oh man, that ish was scarryyyy!!

Doesn't the outside of the hotel look like some scary old mental institution? At least that's what I thought. That's my scared face above as I try to warm up with some hot chocolate!

We made it out of the haunted house alive and headed back to my parents house for some major snuggles to warm up next to the fire. I love my parent's fireplace -- it's seriously one of my favorite things about going home. The smells of the burning wood and the sound of the crackling wood -- oh yes! Between the cracking fire, drinking hot apple cider, snuggling on the couch under blankets and making D watch the movie "Halloween" on dvd for the 38294782 time --

I was in HEAVEN!

On Sunday we hit up the Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival bright and early before the Giants played the Eagles.

pumpkins and gourds galore!

the parentals.

me and momma.

love him : )

and of course we had to hit up the world's largest general store. If this was actually the world's largest general store, I'm not really sure, but it was pretty damn big and had fun for all. My mom left with some homemade peanut brittle, D left with two vintage style kerosene lamps he's been on the hunt for for a while now, and I came home with an amazing home made popcorn maker complete with organic kernels and all the fun seasonings. More on that in a future blog post coming soon!

Anyway, hope you all have a spooktacular Halloween!

Halloween costume pics of me and D coming soon : )

xo Steph

Random thoughts and funnies....

Yeah it's Monday, and I'm tired and not at all feeling ready to take on this work week (anyone else feel me on that?) so rather than an outfit post I'm leaving you all with some funnies to make you smile and laugh this Monday. I know that's what I need this morning......Enjoy : )

Truth: This is why I am currently banning myself form entering a Target. I have no will power with that store. They seriously make toilet paper cute.

YES can I get an AMEN to that!

Lean Cuisine: leaving me unsatisfied and hungry since forever.

Am I the only one who still feel this way?

Real books all the way baby!!

 Love her. Get those mozzarella sticks girl!

Yes Paula, butter IS everything. 

That is, until you develop type II diabetes.

As a teacher in my previous career -- I am all too familiar with this elusive answer. 

You sneaky little rat!

 Guilty as charged......

Truth: sometimes I watch Hoarders while cleaning to give me that extra motivation. So I've vacuumed but don't really feel like dusting. Well at least I don't have two year old leftovers sitting on my kitchen counter. This is literally how I rationalize things.

Welp, that's it kids. Hope some of these made you chuckle. Have a great Monday -- I myself and having a slow start at things..... must have been the cinco de mayo festivities that did me in ; )

xo Steph

Also linking up with Still Being Molly

Pretty Little Photos

Here's what I've been up to lately...some snapshots before the summer's end...

Shopping at two of my favorite store: Sanrio and Tiffany's.

Unfortunately nothing I bought was for me!

Rocking our summery scents while we still can . Love Calvin Klein Eternity summer.

They make Spanx for men?!? "Didn't train." hahahah

I want this Ted Baker wallet/clutch. My favorite part is the Doxie on the top for the clasp. Adorable!

Closer look at the detail. Doxie clasp in rose gold.

 My very own doxie Tiki being cute : )

 Mom got me the matching Vera Bradley computer bag so now I have a set. 

Tiki looks like she loves it too!

Sweet notes left on our white board from D make me smile : )  

Flowers for now reason are ALWAYS the best reason. 

Loving the sentiment in this wall art. Some of my favorite things.

Hope everyone has a lovely day : )

-Pretty Little Things

what's inspiring me lately.....

Here are a few things that have been inspiring me lately....

All images can be found via my Pinterest page.

Balsamic Grilled Vegetables with Basil Quinoa 

Oh my gosh looks so fresh, yummy {and healthy too}

And instead of cake pops which are all the rage right now...

Caprese pops! Perfect for summer dinners and parties -- GENIUS! 

Deck chairs with cute wine holders! Love this so much! 

Perfect for summer afternoons that drift into summer nights.

...I just wish I had a back deck to use this ; )

And speaking of back decks....how fab is this little serving station.

For someone who loves to entertain, and those with small spaces this is perfect!

Chalk board contact paper being used as a table runner - amazing!

I'm feeling a wine/cheese dinner party in the near future!

And I'd love these Tory Burch sandals for summer...

in Tan....in a size 7. Thanks ; )

Hidden bookshelf for storage. 

The little kid in me dies for this secret hiding space to put all my little treasures,

in hope that my little brother won't find them : )

While doing some spring cleaning this week I found about 4267317891 old sorority t-shirts (love AOII) that I don't wear anymore but just can't seem to part with. Since I'm keeping them for memories and could really use the extra drawer space, I've finally made the decision to make a t-shirt quilt. And by make, I mean pay someone to make it for me because I can't sew for shit! haha

I'm looking around for the best deals right now - but really excited about going ahead with this project!

Well that's all for now...

Have a lovely day : )

-Pretty Little Things

my life {lately} in photos....

Hi everyone! Here's what I've been up to lately...

 Mani/pedis! 

OPI in Nicki Minaj's collection "Fly" and China Glaze in "Dear Audry"

Fingers

and toesies.

Flowers for no reason are the best reason. <3

 Thinking about going short again. Thoughts? 

Or keep it long?

Stack of magazine and books I've been dying to catch up on.
I can't believe I'm two months behind!

 Healthy eating.

Kinda healthy eating....right? 

I heart sushi date nights.

Laying out in the green grass.

Taking advantage of this nice weather and getting outside. 

Always on the look out for fun + new furniture for my place. 

Pier 1 is my weakness.

Reminiscing about last years vacation in Miami-- and planning our next one, like now!

Preferably somewhere we can tan our pale winter skin : )

oh. my. gosh. that face -- and those cheeks! 

D's niece and god daughter Ava is the cutest thing I have ever seen. LOVE!

 Hope everyone has a pretty little day : )

-Pretty Little Things

My First Pinterest Project

My First Pinterest Project -- okay, I know it's super small and easy but hey, you gotta start somewhere right? So this one is taking my lovely nail polish collection and putting it to good use by helping me identify my keys -- and making them super girly and cute {which I love}

Here's my current nail polish collection that I like to display in an oversized wine goblet that was snagged up at a flea market:

and here was my inspiration photo from Pinterest:

in the process of painting my keys...

gotta use sparkles and can't forget that top coat!

the end product: glammed up keys!

 From left to right: 
Nicki Minaj for OPI in "FLY"
 Essie in Bermuda Shorts
Nicki Minaj for OPI in "Did it on 'Em"

And of course I have to add a sparkly topcoat to complete the look : )

So I'm very happy to have complete my first (though very small) Pinterest project and keep posted for the next one -- coming very soon!

Would you paint your keys with nail polish to glam them up?

-Pretty Little Things