May 18, 2013

this week I loved...

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** This post by Kendi on the tough times she's been having.  It clearly took courage to write it and I applaud her for doing so.

** After being introduced to Clinique mascara through a freebie, I've been obsessed and don't use any other mascara.  Each time I need a new tube I try a different version- this is my newest favorite.

** I've always worn two piece bathing suits but finally decided to get a one piece this year (I am getting older after all!).  But the problem was all the ones I was finding just weren't me- they were either too girly or ultra sexy.  I finally found this one from Asos that I actually really love- the double strap belt detail in the back is what sold me.

** Working for an architecture firm I get emails emails featuring really cool buildings and spaces all the time. But receiving one on Barbie's Dreamhouse today definitely took the cake.

** This tank from Old Navy reminds me of the decorations from our wedding, so of course I feel like I need to have it- plus who doesn't love an inexpensive, cute, comfy tank?

Have a great weekend, everyone!

May 17, 2013

my happiness project, vol. 2

First, thank you so, so much for your sweet responses to my post yesterday.  It was hard to put all of that out there about myself, but once again you guys proved to me how supportive you are!  Next, I'm so glad that you guys were excited to link up with me for the Happiness Project.  Feel free to link up anytime in the next week below!  And remember, if you're not a blogger, I'd still love you to participate!  Just tweet me, post on my Facebook page, or tag me in your Instagram post and use hashtag #happinessproject!

These things are making me happy this week:


My husband cooking my favorite meal on a beautiful day.
 
 This beautiful chandelier that hangs in the mansion (literally) that my new job is housed in.




Having a cold beer with my favorite person on a relaxing Saturday.

Getting this magazine each month, which convinces me of all the crafts I MIGHT be able to do.

How happy this car (who I named Ernesto the Echo) has made me the past 8 years.

How happy I'm hoping this Jeep makes me for the next 8.

Looking out the sunroof (something I've never had before) of my new Jeep to a perfectly blue sky.

All images taken with my Samsung Galaxy Camera.
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Linkup here!

May 16, 2013

the results.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out my blogger questionnaire yesterday.  (If you haven't yet and still want to, I'd love if you'd click here and fill it out.)  Some of the responses surprised me and so I'm certainly glad to have learned them- and now I'll be able to implement some changes around here based on your answers! 

One thing I wanted to share was feedback from a longtime reader that felt like she still didn't know me.  I'll be honest, that surprised me.  I thought I was being open with who I am, so it was great to know that you want to know more.  I've never intentionally built a line of things I would and wouldn't put on my blog but I do tend to be a fairly private person (perfect example: my bridesmaids knew hardly anything about my wedding- I chose to keep everything private).  So then the question comes in of how MUCH do I share? 

I promise to do a better job of letting you guys know me.  And while I figure out just how I'm going to do that (I've already got a couple ideas brewing), here are five important things about me that you may not know.


1.  I am absolutely in fear that I'm not going to be a good mother, that I don't have that gene.  When I was growing up I never had the desire to be a mother.  I assumed I would be at some point just because "that's how you do things".  And when I met B, neither of us wanted children.  At some point in our relationship, his feelings changed and he decided he DID want to be a father.  The thing I'm confident in is that B is going to be an AMAZING father, he needs to be one because he'll be so good at it.  So if I can just take my cues from him, I guess we'll see where it leads us.

2.  I can be painfully shy.  This may be one of the reasons that I haven't been as open on my blog.  When I am in a room full of people I don't know, I can often be found standing awkardly away from everyone or just quietly in a circle of people.  It's always been an obstacle of mine that I can't quite seem to shake- though I have gotten a little better about it as I've gotten older.

3.  I have a disturbingly low level of self confidence when it comes to my talents.  It took me a long while to realize the things I'm talented in- such as writing, graphic design, and marketing.  It wasn't without a little nudge from a new friend who wasn't biased (ahem, Marianna) that I began to realize my own self-worth.  And surprisingly (or not), a few weeks after I realized this, I was offered a new job.

4.  I unfortunately don't have a good relationship with my father- though it is much better than it used to be.  You may have seen in my wedding ceremony pictures that my brother walked me down the aisle.  My parents divorced when I was 4 and for awhile we saw my father every other weekend.  After awhile we stopped seeing him and I didn't see him for 10 years.  I was crowned Homecoming Queen and my father came to see me then for the first time.  Since then he's been in and out of my life.  However by then I had decided that he hadn't earned the right to walk me down the aisle when I got married.  I did however still dance with him for the Father Daughter dance and included him in plenty other things during the day.

5.  I constantly want, want, want.  I'm not talking about material things (though I will admit that can be an issue as well).  I've always been someone with HUGE dreams.  I always want to do better, be better, live better, and that can be tough to handle for those close to me.  I am constantly thinking of what is next, how can we change things up, where can we go to accomplish my next goal?  B understands me now but there was a time that he worried he could never give me enough for me to be happy.  I want to have a million different jobs, I want to live in a million different cities and live a million different ways.  Luckily I've married someone who understands my desires and will help me achieve all of these goals- within reason.


If you've made it to the end of this post, I congratulate you.  And I want to thank you all again for taking the time to answer my questions.  I'm definitely going to change a couple things around to make things easier for you guys.  And thank you so much for being such loyal reader and returning again and again.

Ps... One other easy way to get to know me?  Follow me on Instagram (@comingunstitched).  I'm always taking pictures of my personal life on there!

May 14, 2013

help me to help you.

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Every now and then we all need a little help in getting to where we want to be.  I want to make sure that you're enjoying what I'm putting out there!  Ps.  It's totally anonymous, so no worries...

you + me = magic

Next month I'll be on vacation the first week of the month. I'll be looking for guest posts, however I'm offering these spots to my sponsors first for being extra supportive. So if you'd like to sponsor my blog for June go here and grab your spot ASAP before they're all gone! 


So with my new job I've been wearing heels nearly every day.  They make me feel taller and more professional.  But sometimes a girl (and her bum runner's knee) need a break.  I've been on the hunt for really cute flats and these have caught my eye.  Thoughts?  Where do you get cute and inexpensive shoes?


01.  A leopard print, cap toe and ankle strap?  Yes please.  [HERE]
02.  I love the sweet scalloped edges.  [HERE]
03.  The cute t-strap and decorated toe would be perfect with a spring dress.  [HERE]
04.  Need a pop of color?  Love the sunshine yellow. [HERE]
05.  I'm on a major "clear" kick lately and these are no exception. [HERE]
06.  Such a pretty saturated color.  [HERE]
07.  Who doesn't love a good nautical stripe?  [HERE]