10 pretty... summer lipsticks

So, I hate all things lipstick. I also hate lotion, but as I get older I realize that it might be a good idea to use it. But, that's another story. My mom always had a purse full of different lipsticks and I would try them on but then immediately try to wipe it off and then put on some chapstick. I just hated that dried out, waxy feeling on my lips! But lipstick has come a long way since then. Now, they actually feel good and some even help to moisturize while you wear them. I still mostly just reach for my natural ice, but I recently picked up this lip stuff and fell in love. It's super subtle, feels great on my lips, and makes me feel extra feminine. I don't wear makeup usually, so this helps to dress up an otherwise casual outfit. And then I started thinking, "What other pretty summer shades could I try?" So, here are a few that I found...

10 pretty...rugs

Last week, Colby decided to pull up all of the carpet in our home--the bedroom, hallway, and stairs. And he also pulled all of the trim off of the doors and bases of the walls. Our house is a mess, our bedroom has transferred itself to the living, and I can't wait until this little project is finished. But, the fumes, dust, and my clothes being thrown all over the place is totally worth it.

We widened our closet and raised the doorway a little to be able to better utilize the space, and painted the room a fresh white. We added canned lights to ceiling and will be making some neat lights of our own to go above the bed. But, the decision we struggled the most with was what to do with the floors. The living room already has wood floors, so if we laid new wood floors, the grains wouldn't match each other. And, the thought of putting new wood floors in the entire house sounded really expensive. So, for a last minute, supposedly cheap project, we decided to go a cheaper route. We are painting all of the floors white. It's a pretty small space, so the hope is that it will brighten, lighten, and expand the space.

We ran into a bit of a speed bump the other day when the sealing varnish we put on top of the white paint had a yellow tint when it dried. So, we'll have to sand, paint, and seal the floors again. I am so ready for it to be done and to move our stuff back to normal and get a chance to start the room fresh. It really is true what they say--the bedroom always gets the cold shoulder when it comes to decorating. When we moved in to this house about two years ago we decorated every room in the house but didn't really spend any time with the bedroom. Now it's finally getting its time to shine.

I have so many ideas for what to do with the bedroom. But, right now, my focus is finding a rug. The past few homes I have lived in had carpeted bedrooms, so there was really no need for a rug. I'm excited to find the perfect unique and inviting rug. Here are ten rugs that I thought looked interesting...


10 pretty...purple things

Every morning, while Hank and I go for our walk, I pass the same giant lavender bushes. I'm usually walking passed them as fast as I can since they're full of bees, but I spend just enough time at each one to smell the strong and relaxing scent. They're so beautiful, and they remind me of my parent's home--my mom has quite a few around their yard as well. I'm trying not to take it too personally that everyone's seem to be growing like weeds and mine are struggling to stay alive...

I don't know if it's the smell or the color that I like more, but then I realize that I don't have to choose between the two. 

10 pretty...summer bags

It reached 99 degrees on Monday. That's hot. Too hot.  And it's only June.

At least that means that we still have a solid two and a half months of summer left. Plenty of time for more hot weather, and a great excuse to go lounge by a pool, or hike up to a lake. But, the question is, how am I going to pack my cute floppy hat, and tasty little sandwich for the day?

I think I have an idea...

10 pretty...birdhouses

The other morning I woke up super early—accidentally, of course. It was still dark outside, so I laid back down and tried to get back to sleep. But, as I did, I remember hearing tons of sweet little birds outside our window. I was instantly happy, despite the fact that I was awake before it was light out. Now, I’m on a mission to get those little guys to want to stick around for the summer.

These might help…