Owning “Real” Jewelry

Have you ever roamed a mall and wondered why there are so many jewelry stores and yet you never seem to see anyone wearing the items in public? Outside of wedding rings and Rolex watches, I never see anyone wearing anything of significance. Maybe that is because we have all adopted this laid-back lifestyle of athletic leisure. We seem to care more about looking like we are going or coming from the gym than actually getting “dressed” for the public. I don’t come from a family that wears a lot of jewelry but I do like seeing it on people. When it isn’t ostentatious, it does give someone the impression of being “put together”. So here are a few “real” jewelry items that I have been looking at lately with Spring in mind. Who knows, maybe I will own some in the future.

Moss Agate Ring
Labradorite & Moonstone Ring
Sapphire Ring
Green Diamond Ring
Green Tourmaline Ring

Actual V-Day . . .(how it will go)

I don’t know about anyone else but I love holidays and I especially love them when they are low-key. If I ever wanted Valentine’s Day to be a big deal; this year is not the year. I have all-day meetings lasting until 8pm that evening. Luckily I am not the only one with a crazy schedule that day but I do want to start the day off right for everyone just so they know they are loved. I have cards already picked out and written on. I will be picking up flowers the night before and a special treat I had pre-ordered for everyone. The last thing I plan on doing is making breakfast in bed for everyone (and yes, I need to have it done before my first meeting of the day at 8am). 😉 So to honor that vision in my head, I am narrowing down my breakfast choices to the following:

Love Toast
Breakfast Mimosa (Virgin)
Easy Breakfast Parfaits
Mini Pancakes
Pink Yogurt Bowl
Strawberry Hot Chocolate

Valentines For Everyone

This year I have a house full of people so I am actually wanting to do a little more for this holiday. So here are 5 things I am working on.

Felt Hearts
Heart Mantle
Caprese Salad
Bacon Roses
Heart Fruit Kabobs

Things That Bring Me Joy

The start of this year has been rough for me. Work has been never-ending with me working most nights until Midnight, I caught a severe head cold, and the ice storm has kept me locked up inside. I keep hoping that the new day will change all of that . . .luckily, I still have hope. But that brings me to today . . .it is my birthday. I am still working like a crazy woman but my head cold seems to finally be subsiding and our temperatures have been above freezing for two days now. To celebrate I will be heading off to my kickboxing class, taking a walk outside, working only until 5pm, and then getting dressed up for a nice dinner out with my sweetheart. To honor my day, here are 5 things that are bringing me joy right now.

Outdoor Home Idea That I Love
Nails Decor I Am Excited About Trying
Fun New Pair of Heels
Mexican Zucchini