Think Pink.

Hi long lost friends...sorry you've been  missing me lately.

Life has been taking up most of my time :)

But last week I did take a break from my fast paced frenzy and enjoyed myself a bit.

By this I mean I chopped my hair...again! 

A bit shorter this time and added some highlights. Let's just say last night I washed my hair and it was dry by the time I woke up this morning.  Before chopping my hair, it would take over a day to dry, seriously!  Loving the easiness of this 'do.

Felicia from Phoenix Hair Spa (here they are on FB) never disappoints! I love her! She's been doing my hair since high school, and have I mentioned how picky I am about my hair? She nails it every time. 

Cross ring / Chevron ring / Arrow necklace / Pink satin pocket tee / Sunglasses

This 'do is a bit OC inspired and a bit of this. I wanted something classic and a bit pin-up. 

If I was really brave, I'd go for this.

I've really missed writing lately!  I'm going to try to blog a bit more this week, alongside writing my 12 page research paper. Wish me luck!! The days are getting longer and the sun is staying out to play.  I hope you are enjoying summer as much as I am!

Blogger Crush: Sheree of the The Hartungs

Hi friends!! 

I hope you are having a splendid week. Today I'm introducing my latest blogger crush with Sheree of The Hartungs. I feel in love with this blog the moment I saw it! Sheree and her husband have a passion for life, love and all the things in between.  They are beautiful people inside and out. I am so grateful for their debut on my blog! Last week, I really enjoyed this post about yogurt dates and other fun. And this delicious Mexican inspired recipe. Check out their fun-loving blog and say hello! Here's Sheree...

• Tell us a little bit about your blog...I started my blog last November as a way to keep in touch with family and friends back home. (I'm from BC, but I live in Alberta with my husband). My blog details the little things in life that often get lost when talking to my family back home: things like little dates that Cade and I go on, evenings with friends, and new recipes that I am loving. 

• What are your tips for relaxing?...To relax in the winter, I turn on the fireplace and run a bubble bath. To relax in the winter, I lay outside in the sun! I loving reading a good book in both scenarios.

• What is the newest thing in your closet?...The newest thing in my closet would have to be a black maxi dress that I cannot wait to wear!

• What's the best piece of advice you have ever received?...Anything my mother has ever told me has probably been the best advice I've received! 

• Are you a country or city girl? If you could spent a weekend in either, what would you do?...This is a funny question! I grew up in the city (Vancouver), but my husband is a country boy (Southern Alberta). I've always considered myself a city girl, and still do to some extent. But I do love what the country has to offer. For example, we can see sooo many stars when we're out at his parent's farm! It's beautiful. (Below is Sheree with her friend Allison).

• What's your favorite date night?...I love creative date nights, trying new things, and of course, documenting the date through photographs. My husband is pretty good at planning anniversaries and special occasions, but I like planning the little dates we go on. 

• Do you have a favorite playlist when hitting the gym?...Cade puts together the greatest playlists! I am currently loving "All Those Pretty Light" by Andrew Belle (the alternate universe version). 

• What's your guilty pleasure? (chocolate, reality tv, etc)...Oh man! My guilty pleasure is definitely chocolate. Or ice cream. Or mint chocolate chip ice-cream. Haha! It is the way to my heart!
• What was your wedding like?--details, details! :)....Our second wedding anniversary is coming up this year. Our wedding ceremony was outdoors in BC, and our reception was in a beautiful ballroom with chandeliers and everything! It was honestly my dream come true. Our colours were purple and grey, and my dress had a black sash with a big black bow in the back. It was the perfect day – and I am so happy to have married my best friend!

• What's your favorite hairstyle?...My favourite hair style is when my hair is down and straight or curly, with a few pieces pinned back. I have yet to master a pretty ponytail or an elegant up-do (despite the many you-tube tutorials). I'm pretty basic when it comes to my hair, but more experimental when it comes to makeup. I love eyeshadow and creating new combinations and colours. 

• Favorite cooking or baking recipe?...If you've ever read my blog, you'll know that I post baking/cooking recipes weekly (if not more!), so choosing a favourite isn't easy. I have always loved baking, but since my husband lacks a sweet tooth (crazy, right?!), I am venturing more into cooking for his sake. I love my mini-meatloaf recipe, or my chicken pot pie recipe. I also love my red velvet oreo truffle bar recipe. Oh no – now I'm craving all those things! 

• Favorite DIY?...I recently did a DIY project that I found on Pinterest, which I'll have to soon share on my blog. It's three maps (in the shape of hearts) in three different picture frames. The three maps are of where Cade and I met (Australia), married (BC), and live (Alberta). It's very meaningful!

Check out The Hartungs' blog for more amazing recipes, date night ideas or just for a few good laughs.  Who knew yogurt nights could be so blog worthy! They inspire me in my relationship with Andrew. Their happiness is contagious. Thank you Sheree!

Have a great weekend friends. Thanks for reading about my newest blogger crush.

Graduation

I've been gone awhile, did you miss me?

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind since the end of the semester was nearing. Then finals hit, and graduation came.  I was surrounded by family and the ones I love and it was a wonderful time.  I'm proof that all that hard work really does pay off! I literally took hundreds of pictures, but here are just a few...

And right after Graduation, Andrew and I went to a beautiful wedding in Carlsbad overlooking the water. We rarely get dressed up like this, and it was the first time I've ever seen him in a tux!!

If you follow me on Instagram or Vine, you probably saw some of the pics/videos of what I've been up to. We had a party last weekend at the house and my best friend Ali and her sister Marlena came down from LA to visit, it was a great time!  My future SIL decorated the whole house with balloons and beautiful things, and of course brought plenty of champagne (it wouldn't be a party without it). My Grandfather was also visiting from Tampa, and lots of neighbors and friends joined us in celebrating.  Now I've been keeping busy with volunteering, working and starting graduate school. I love it! I couldn't be happier, and my life is just beginning. Til next time...