Example A

Remember the card topic on yesterday's post?

Well here are the two Andrew got me. Excuse me. One from Andrew, one from Teddy.

He bacon me crazy, too.

Little Bit of Class Tuesday

Today I'm supposed to be classy. That just isn't going to work for me. Not with the outfit and sassy nails that I'm sporting today. Plus, this day is full of wishing people I love a happy day...and when I do that I am as classy as Cookie Monster. (mmmm...cookies...)

Example A: I gave Andrew a card this morning from Teddy. I even put the card next to the cat and the signature was a paw print. Example B: Laura and I reminisced about the hilarious and ridiculous Valentine's Day we spent with our single sisters and a box of wine sophomore year. Example C: my co-workers and I gave out fun valentines sporting Miss Piggy and friends. Example D: I have read more some e-cards than normal cards. Example E: While we're on the card subject, Andrew's card is not sentimental. The closest to sentimental we get is a card with puppies or kittens. That's just not how we roll. Yes there is neon and glitter this year. Unfortunately I went to CVS last night which was a fail - they were not only all out of baby animal cards but also burp and fart joke cards. Jerks.

Welp, on that note, Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

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Mary's Musings Monday

Hey everyone!

Today I'm linking up with Holly from Running in Stilettos and Chelsea from Hello Miss Chelsea for their "Make It My Own Monday" link-up party! I picked a pin from pinterest, thought to myself, "Self! You can you that!" So I did!

Here's my pin-spiration:

Source: simplyme091909.blogspot.com via Mary on Pinterest

Here I am!

The duds:
Blue button-up: ages ago from Value City c/o New York & Co.
Sequin tank: Express around the holidays
Blazer: years ago from Ann Taylor Outlet
Jean: Gap - love the wide-leg trouser. This pair is thunder thighs-friendly.
Boots: Nordstrom five years ago
Necklace: J.Crew Outlet years ago
Earrings: Francesca's - it's a blessing and a curse that it is on my street.
Watch: You know it's my dream watch from Santa! :)

Can you tell I get pieces that I can wear for years? Promise me you'll tell me if anything is outdated! Admittedly the gal's getup from pinterest is so much cuter, but alas I did what I could do with what I've had for at least five years. I wasn't sure about a sequin tank as a layering piece, but I felt cute and got so many compliments on the outfit that I think I should rock it again! Thoughts?

I hope all of your weeks are starting off well! Are you going to rock pink, red, both or neither tomorrow?

Three Things

First, my sister and I watched the same movie last night while chatting on Facebook. She lives in LA, Lizzie was asleep, and her hubby was out with the boys. She popped some popcorn and we both bought an On-Demand Movie to watch "together." Have you ever seen "I Don't Know How She Does It" with SJP? No? Don't. Unless you do what we did which was predict every single scene and laugh at the wretchedness that was that movie. We certainly had a fun Saturday night together, two time zones apart! :)

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Second, I tried the sock bun today and LOVE it! My co-worker pointed me to pinterest where I found the how-to. It's so simple! I picked one of my many socks without its partner, cut the toe, and twisted my hair around it! It's fun and looks so much fuller than when I try to don a bun sans-sock. Andrew gave it a pat of approval.

Source: threepinkdots.com via Mary on Pinterest

Third, have you tried the new Oreo? It's BIRTHDAY CAKE! Two cookies and three points later, I'm salivating until I have my next fix serving.

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Lazy Saturday

Source: timothybuckwalter.typepad.com via Jasmine on Pinterest

Today has been bliss.

Why?

I spent the whole day with Andrew and Teddy. We never left our cozy apartment to brave the cold. It was glorious after a long week. I've been in Old Navy Performance Fleece all day and couldn't be happier. Today I worked out, we made a yummy lunch (Gina's Mac & Cheese Soup! Crazy tasty!), watched Mad Men, ordered in Indian food (YUM!), and lounged. I didn't have time this week to read my Google Reader, so I caught up on all of my favorite blogs today as well! The only problem with sitting around all day is that I also shopped. I held back on mostly everything I wanted but I definitely ordered these cute flats!

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How are you spending your Saturday?

Source: weheartit.com via Marcella on Pinterest

Another New Look

What do you think?

Halftime = Blog Time: 11 Questions. Answered.

Well cal from If You're Bored Then You're Boring recently answered my 11 Facts post questions. So of course she tagged me in her 11 Question post soooo here I go!

1. what's your favorite sports team and why?

The Pittsburgh Steelers, of course! My parents are from Pittsburgh so I grew up a fan, among Bengals and Browns fans (poor souls).

2. if you could only wear jeans or dresses for the rest of your life, which would you pick?

Dresses! I hate trying on jeans. Hate. I have more luck with dresses, and the jeans I like are always too pricey. No thanks.

3. name the top 5 states you would still like to visit. (ohio better be on your list if you consider yourself my friend and have never been here.)

Hmmm 1) Hawaii; 2) Florida; 3) Oregon; 4) Washington; and 5) Maine

4. what's your biggest guilty pleasure?

I enjoy eating Better 'N Peanut Butter straight from the jar while watching horrible television.

5. if you could fly anywhere in the world for 10 days, all expenses paid, where would it be and who would you take with you?

I would go to Spain with Andrew so he could show me where he and his family have enjoyed many trips together.

6. what's the best present that you've ever given?

I'm pretty proud of the gift I gave Andrew for our first anniversary. I conspired with one of his best friends - She went to a Detroit Tigers garage sale at Comerica Park and got a couple of things from the team for me. She shipped it to me and I hid it for a couple of months. I hadn't even met her yet, either! It was so fun and he was really surprised :)

7. what's the best present that you've ever received?

The first year Andrew and I dated he completely surprised me with Steelers tickets at Heinz Field! I was SHOCKED! We had only been dating for three months and it was incredibly thoughtful. A silly blizzard kept us from going to the game, but it really was the best gift. Sure the game would've been amazing (actually it was - The Steelers came back and beat the Packers!) but it was the thought that counts!

8. name the person who comes to mind when i say "best friend". what makes him/her so wonderful?

Girl: Callie. Not just because I'm answering her questions, because we talk in some fashion pretty much every day. Our friendship is proof that distance doesn't make a difference if you're both willing to put something into it. Oh and it also helps that we have desk jobs and love to talk about nothing and everything.

(This picture was taken by the new sign to our alma mater...we graduated from Otterbein COLLEGE, hence the thumbs down motion and forlorn looks.)

Boy: isn't it obvious? His name rhymes with Schmamdrew.

9. tell me someone awesome (and not annoying) to follow on twitter.

@Chex_Mix. It is written as if the mix is writing it. So cute!

Another good one on a different level is Ashley from @The_Shine_Project. She is inspiring!

10. who's your celebrity crush (pictures appreciated)?

Well, let's just say that I have no idea what Andrew was saying to me during the David Beckham underwear commercial. I don't like tattoos or guys who look angry, but on David? Yow.

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11. give me a good quote to live by.

I started to follow a blog recently and the title of her recent post was this quote:

"If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space."

I kind of love it.

Oh and I just have to say that I wrote this post during Halftime of the Super Bowl. Madonna is awesome.