What's for Dinner?

It's no secret I like to cook, but one of the hardest things for me is deciding what to make! This is a typical conversation in my house:

J: What do you want for dinner
Me: I don't know, what do you want?
J: I don't know.

...a few hours later...

Me: Did you think of anything for dinner?
J: No, did you?
Me: No....

That is where Pinterest comes in handy! It's easy to browse through my food boards for something that looks yummy. Here are a couple that I am thinking about for this week:

Good ole Martha Stewart

I am really in the mood for pasta! Every pin I see I'm like "ooo that looks good!" This one pot spaghetti really intrigues me, and I think it's what I'm making tonight. Probably with some grilled chicken 'cause ya know a real man needs protein with his dinner ;P

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Jeffry loves fried chicken, so I'm thinking about making this crispy oven version sometime this week too. Probably with his favorite mashed potatoes and corn.

I pinned this for ideas too! 

While I was perusing today, I decided to organize my food board into foods I want to try and foods we have tried. If you want to check out some of our yummy go-tos, check out my board Tried it, Liked it.

If I Won the Lottery

We recently had a very large Powerball jackpot here in New York, and not long after I stumbled upon this link-up. So it got me thinking, what would I do....

Of course the first thing that comes to mind is the responsible thing. 

I'd pay off all our damn debt

This pretty much sums it up...

Then I would throw my dream wedding

Head on over to my Pinterest and you'll know exactly what I mean
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That is if I ever get a you-know-what, you-know-where

Do not, I repeat DO NOT image search 'ring finger'. Gross things come up. Just trust me on this one.

 Then we'll find the perfect plot of land and build our dream home

Dream Home Source
Is it weird that I could stare at blueprints all day?

Then the last frivolous thing I want to buy is:

What redhead doesn't need a lil red express??

That's all for today! I hope you had a great weekend, I know I did!

Procrastination Is My Specialty

So I meant to have a mani for you today, and I meant to have a craft for you too (remember when I talked about being accountable?!) Well... I'm sucking at it lol. I guess I just haven't had much motivation lately. So today I'm sharing with you some of my favorite recent pins.

I'm wearing this top today from Kohl's. Right now it's on sale for $14.99 and the picture doesn't really do it justice. Its super cute, super soft and comfortable, and can really be dressed up or down. Right now I'm wearing it with slacks at work, but it could easily be paired with some cutoffs and moto boots, or skinnies and heels for a night out!


Can I have every single one of these please? (including the cookies) 
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I would like one of these right now please
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The cutest summer dress! It's unfortunately no longer available, but it's from ModCloth and I'm sure they have a bunch of other cute options


Who else is super excited for Great Gatsby?! See the step-by-step here


Hopefully I will need this article on how to freeze fresh summer veggies! I hope my garden does well!


This pin is gold because I've found out that I like making my own shorts so they can be a length that I'm comfortable in. My body is just not made for itty bitty booty shorts! I usually get jeans at the thrift store for a couple bucks (doesn't even matter if they're too short!)


I want this one to be my summer work uniform! It's so cute! Now if only 10 blazers were in the budget....

Pretty Pins & A New Spring Mani

I didn't get around to taking pictures for the post I wanted to do today, so I did what any good blogger would do, and I painted my nails and went on Pinterest instead!

I just love the thought of this. It transports me to that summer night! 
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Can you tell I have summer and vacation on the brain??
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Found this one just using Google so it's from somewhere random, but it sure is pretty!

I also made this sort of summer "style board"

Sources:
Wagon Wheel Tank - here only $10!
Emerald/wood grain flip flops - Speedo $25
Emerald bikini - Victoria's Secret $68
Aqualillies for Tarte waterproof makeup palette - Sephora $38
Messy bun with side braid here

Pretty sure I'll be rocking those nails some time this summer so look out for a tutorial!

And that spring mani I talked about earlier:

1- I used whatever base coat I had laying around. I haven't found one that I'm in love with yet.

2- Two coats of color (At least. I think the pink I did 3) 

3- Used my trusty painters tape to make the chevrons. I folded the tape in half sticky side out to make sure the cut was symmetrical. I actually wish the navy line on my middle finger was a little thicker.

4- Essie 'No Chips Ahead' (Best top coat ever!)

5- Voila!!

I had never used L'Oreal polish before (I had a coupon) but I do like it. I was skeptical because I had tried Maybelline's new polish and did not care for it at all. It was super watery, I think I had to use like 5 coats. So I was pleasantly surprised by the L'Oreal, not to mention i love the teal-ish navy color! As far as the Sally Hansen, this coral is from their Complete Salon Manicure line and I have a couple of different colors from it. I love the shape of the brush, it widens out when you paint with it and you can almost do your whole nail in one swipe!

So that's pretty much is for today. I'm linking up with Shanna! And hopefully I can get my act together and have something fun for you tomorrow :)

Wednesday Pinspiration & Some Cool Links

Have you ever gone to bed early and woken up the next day feeling just as tired as if you had gone to bed at the same time you usually do? Yeah that's me today. With the added frustration of still being just as tired as any other day. I need a nap and it's only 9am. Wah. So here are some pretty's to look at because my brain can't formulate complete sentences...

 Source: imgur.com via Grace on Pinterest

I mean come on how cool is a honeycomb wall made from decals? From PureHome

From my homie Oscar Wilde. Amen O-Dub.

If you want a good time waster, tour the new HGTV SmartHome here! I love their 3D tours. 

Sneak peak of the inspiration for my next wreath. It'll be for my friend Rachel! Similar

Something I struggle with and pray for every day

Proud mommy of a black cat!

...or do math...here

Linking up with Rolled Up Pretty and Shanna!

Wednesday Pinspiration

Linking up with a few different ladies today, with some prettys to help us over the hump....

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So ready for spring people... not kidding..... get here

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Serious inspiration for me lately. Currently my phone background.

(And they wonder why we're all so dramatic...)

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And this I just plain LOL'd at. So you're welcome.

Shana & RolledUpPretty