weekend challenge: doing something for myself

and now #3! all weekend i've been decorating and prepping my apartment and it's finally all unpacked and the decorating is gradually coming together. this is something that's definitely doing something for myself. i'm loving my apartment more and more and am excited to have the next chapter of my life here. :)

thought this was the perfect place for this piece and very appropriate for this time (please excuse the unmade bed, rarely like this...i swear!)

so my mantle is now another step closer to being done. i thought the black, white, and red theme was perfect (inspired by my piece from China) and it looks great so far. found the awesome red frame from Target for $1! that place is incredible! definitely going back for some other home decor stuff! (also need to print some new pics- one for the red frame!)

Smile!

i can't even begin to tell you how excited i am for the holiday season (although its basically already begun) so i found this cute little recipe on making gingerbread and snowman heads! so easy, colorful, and fun! i can't wait to make these with my friends and sissys! find the recipe and ways to decorate here.

{discovered on Bakerella}

silly/funny things

we love absurdities and oddities. just about anything with a "cute" or funny face we personify (I more than he) and completely love. for his going away present and for something cute to remember his lady by i got him two "giant microbes" they're SO funny and cute and perfect as a little present for someone who's going into a medical field. the small plush toy is in the shape of the actual microbe, with a cute "face" on it, and attached information and photos of the microbe. it's a great thing to have and very thoughtful! they're sold in most university bookstores and are available online as well. i definitely recommend them! he loves them and have them on display. he has a stem cell and chlamydia (nothing suggestive! just funny faces- take a look!)

also we love threadless! their t-shirts are just TOO funny and always conversation starters. they always have great promotions and deals and you can even submit your OWN designs!! it's so unique and great. we always throughout the year buy these t-shirts for those "lazy" days when they have their special deals (free shipping, sales, etc.- shop smart!) below are a few that we own! cutes!