Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Hidden Gems

Do you ever stumble upon a place when you are traveling that leaves you feeling just so lucky to have found it?  Maybe it is the little restaurant with a crumbling edifice, but an awesome vintage interior, or the quirky museum of spoons in a small town that doesn't even charge an admission fee.  Sometimes there are special surprises to the adventures you take.  For me, the adventure of blogging has brought great hidden gems my way too!

Through blogging, I have gotten closer to in-person friends who live nearby and I have made new friends who live in Bloggy Land.  One such bloggy friend is the one and only, terrifically fabulous, Kenz!  Kenz writes a blog all about not being afraid to try your hand at DIY-work around your home. 

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We get to follow her adventures of smashing down weird half-walls, constructing a cozy reading nook under a staircase, and she even shares the oops moments too (the time she mistakenly taped herself into a completely sealed tent of spray paint fumes!).  She always makes sure to include lots of pictures so you can see the project unfolding.  These pictures from time to time have two of the most handsome studs I've ever seen captured in the shots.  These two boys each have their own personalities, but they do have at least one thing in common - they love Muddy Paw treats!

personalized easy DIY tree skirt and stockings - red white & burlap

Kenz has two awesome dogs named Indy and Buster.  Last year, she won a giveaway that earned her pups some of my very own treats from The Muddy Paw. Now, she is hosting a giveaway on her blog, Interiors By Kenz!  Go check out the giveaway post here, oh and ah over the cuteness that is her two fuzzy furballs, and read the rest of her fun blog!

Until next time, travel on...
Maggie 

Monday, February 4, 2013

Work In Progress - February Resolution

Lo and behold, February is here, which means it is time for me to make another monthly resolution.  First up though, let's take a quick look back at last month - using my phone less while driving.  


I had a chance to work on this every day and I admit, it was harder than I expected and I certainly slipped up a few times.  Even though I wasn't perfect, I was so much more conscious of being a safe driver and keeping my attention on the road.  It was really helpful to have this single goal to focus on for the month and overall, I feel pretty successful.  Hopefully, it can be a habit that will I keep improving on over time.

Next up, this month I want to make sure I am the most authentic me that I can be.  It has always been tough for me to not compare myself to others.  I notice the girl with the straighter, blonder hair and the cuter,more expensive clothes, the fellow commuter with the sleek, German import car, the classmate who earned a better grade, it goes on and on! But for 28 days, I'm going to embrace being me in all it's glory.  I guess it is sorta like being my own valentine this year (don't worry Mr. C - you're still my valentine too!).


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So, what does this mean? This means I will walk around my office sans-shoes.  I will sing Carrie Manolakos' cover of Creep by Radiohead terribly off key.  I will insist on hugging my dog even when he is in a spazzy mood.  I will eat chocolate way too early in the morning.  I will continue to "forget" to bring water to bed and take Mr. C's instead. I will pick off my nail polish just days after putting it on.

And I'm going to love every, single minute of it.  So there world, get ready for me!



What makes you, you?

Until next time, travel on...
Maggie