.WIW: Playing with Patterns.

I love mixing patterns, cause it can go either way. It could look good or you could look like you got dressed in the dark if you don't have it just right. This is a mild playing with patterns but I hope to one day go full force and mix up patterns even more!

.the details.

shirt:Target :: cardigan: Target

jeans: Old Navy 

necklace: Urban Outfitters :: brooch: Forever 21

.Tuesday Tunes: GOTYE cover.

Happy Tuesday Tunes!!


Remember all the way back in September when I shared with you this post about Gotye?  Well now he has BLOWN up in the states, the radio is in love with him here and so are all the beautiful people. And you know what happens when people blow up? Everyone and their grandma covers that song and posts it on youtube. I can't say that I hate this because I don't...in fact it's fun to watch them.  SOOOOOOOO today I have a few of my favorite covers of "Somebody That I Used To Know"!

Walk off the Earth

Army of 3: Ingrid Michaelson

Michael Schulte & Max Giesinger

And who doesn't love cute, adorable kids singing good songs:

Walk Off the Earth Kids Edition

Which one is your favorite? 

.march books.

In March I totally got on the Hunger Games Train wagon..really, who didn't? Because of getting on the wagon, I got out of my reading rut! Here are the books I read in March..

Hunger Games & Catching Fire: Suzanne Collins: I don't believe that you can read the first book without wanted to tear into the second book! I'm sure you have heard all about the Hunger Games, so I won't go into that one. AND I won't go into Catching Fire because I just think you really really need to read it.

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One Day: David Nicholls: I read this book because I wanted to see the movie.  It follows two friends who have an attraction to each other but they don't give into it and remain friends (mostly). Each chapter takes place on the same day of each year, you get to learn where each of the characters are in life and how it plays into each other. Overall...the book was okay, I didn't hate it or love it. I did hate that something happened in the book that I did not like.  I haven't seen the movie yet, but don't worry I will soon!

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Are you on goodreads? If so you can follow me!

This year I have read 8/50 books!

What are you reading lately?

.april fools day.

Are you a fan of April Fools Day?

me...not so much.

BUT...(there is always a but, huh?) I did play on little joke via facebook.

The best thing was it was really believable!

I said my niece got hurt while running around the lake with me.

(we didn't go running..nobody was hurt)

It was SOOO believable that two of my best friends texted me about it!

(hopefully karma doesn't come back to me on this one)

Once my 7 year old niece and nephew found out it was April Fools, 

those kids went crazy, 

I think I heard April Fools about 10 times in the hour 

they were at my house! 

Oh, how fun it is to be a kid where the littlest things can crack you up!

Happy pranking to those who prank

and good luck to the rest of us!!

.Green Island, Great Barrier Reef.

Green Island is the only place in the WORLD where rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef! The aboriginals used to use the island waters for fishing and perform sacred manhood rituals on the island. Even today tribe members come to perform rituals on the island to keep their heritage alive. Dave and I spent the afternoon on the island relaxing, snorkeling, and sun bathing. It was great to explore the rainforest and then locate our perfect spot to snorkel..it doesn't get much better than that!

Trail through the rainforest 

Tree outside the alligator zoo looked like croc skin!

Snorkel Gear!

Green Island was the first place to have underwater observatory and a movie theatre on an island!

.DIY simple wall decoration.

HAPPY THURSDAY!
Really, is it Thursday already? I just don't believe it, where did the days go? Is this what happens when you work, the days fly by faster?

Today I have a really simple DIY for you or your little ones to do to help decorate your pretty walls.  I literally made these within 5 minutes of having guests over to our apartment! We had picture frames up in the bathroom with nothing in them so I created this cute decoration.

All you need are the following materials:

Paper Cutter (or scissors), picture frames, letter cutouts, glue, and paper

All you have to do is:  1) cut down the paper to the size of your picture frame, 2) arrange the letters the way you wish, 3) glue the letters down on the paper, 4) place in picture frame, 5) hang up and enjoy

See, it's super easy! You probably didn't even need any instructions cause I know you are one smart cookie!

In the second frame, I just cut a piece of scrap booking paper and created a message board. Currently we are using a washable marker to write cute little notes to each other. It's a create way to wake up to or notice during the day!

The bonus is that these are really easy to create and swap out! If you wanted you could create new ones for each holiday, month, or whenever you wanted to!

Have a great Thursday!! 

.Tuesday Tunes: Flogging Molly.

This is the last Tuesday in March..where in the world did time go? Are you a little sad that this is the last Tuesday for Irish music on the blog? I'm a little sad because not to often do you listen to great Irish music other than St. Patrick's Day, but it's not done yet so we aren't going to mourn! 

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Today I would like to introduce you to Flogging Molly.  Flogging Molly is from Los Angles, California (not your first thought for an Irish band) and formed back in 1993. They released their first album by themselves in 1997 with a live album and then released their first studio album in 2000. You may have heard them on Weeds or in the movie P.S. I Love with their hit song, " If I Ever Leave This World Alive." 

Give a listen and enjoy!