Last week Jeff and I celebrated our (official) one year anniversary.
I have to say the year flew by.  Jeff and I have already been through so much together; college graduation, both living with my parents, a big move to a new city, our first full time jobs, managing money and learning how to live together. I have to say though - there is no one I would rather spend my time with.

There is so much that I love about Jeff but what I love the most is his romantic side.  On the outside he may be rugged and masculine.  He tells good jokes and could talk sports all day long - but what he is best at is loving.  He is the sweetest guy I know and I am truly lucky.

Our actual anniversary was Sunday (the 13th) but Jeff was going to be out of town, so we celebrated Thursday.  I had no idea what he was planning.  I came home from work, walked through the door like any other day and what did I see?  My handsome hunny dressed in slacks, a dress shirt and a tie!  Yes, he was wearing a tie and he was holding a dozen roses.  He had a fire going in our fire place and had the table set for two, with candles <3 

Jeff is a wonderful cook, he can whip up a mean dinner and this was no exception.  He made a wonderful steak and pretty fancy potatoes.  He also bought me my favorite beer, am I lucky or what?
He did it all without me having any idea!  We were even texting earlier in the day about what to have for dinner...I thought we were going to have chicken and noodles! HA!

Our delicious dinner - check that steak. It was so good.

Our glowing fire place. 

Thursday is also our favorite day of the week because it's the day we go to our favorite custard place and get a little sweet treat and we watch our favorite show, Revenge!

Jeff went to Ritters after he got off work and picked up our custard - put it in the freezer and had it ready for us after dinner so we wouldn't have to leave the house, Thursday was cold!

We snuggled up on the couch watched Revenge and a good movie and called it a night.

Is he good or what? 

I would say I'm pretty lucky lady.

Jeff - thank you so much for the past year.  You mean the entire world to me. 

I love you.

Pins...

So Friday has just become a bad day to post my favorite pins...I can't pin at work anymore and when I get home after work on Friday I am usually getting ready to go do something or cuddling up on the couch with Jeff.
And since I can not Pin at work anymore my pinning has decreased drastically.  : ( 
Now that I have a little bit of time to catch up, here we go.
Happy Pinning my friends.
Today I have Jeff looking over my shoulder as I pin and every other second it was "Oooh that looks good!" So it's all about the foods today!

Salted Caramel Cheesecake....umm yes puhlease!! 

Baked French Toast

Cinnamon Rolls as pie crust for an apple pie....oh my my yes yes yes!

No Bake: Oreos, mini Reeses cups, chocolate pudding,
Cool Whip and PB!  YUM

And now I need to go get something sweet. Have a happy Monday! 

Birchbox!!!

I feel like I have waited and waited and waited for my Birchbox sample box to come!  Today was the day, it felt like Christmas when I opened the mail box and saw the box.  I rushed inside and opened it right away.  Here is what was inside

**Kate Spade  Twirl. I love this scent, always have, just have never wanted to splurge and lay down the $80 for a bottle.  When my Victoria's Secret Super Model body spray runs me $25.
**Thymes Eucalyptus Body Lotion.  This I am excited to try out, I need a new body lotion and this one seems devine.  Also from Thymes is the Kimono Rose body lotion, I got a sample of this a year or so ago from a wedding show I worked, and never got around to trying it out.  Guess now is the time!
**Zoya nail polish in Noel.  It is described as a shimmery denim shade and it is from Zoya's holiday 2011 collection.
Too bad I just put OPI's Warm & Fozzie from the new Muppets line on my nails yesterday.
**They also threw in Hair ties from Alex and Isabelle.

So overall I am pretty happy and I can not wait until December 10th when my next Birchbox ships :)

What I wore Tuesday (OOTD)

I had a meeting right after work, so I came home and changed real quick and headed to my meeting,  Here is what I wore :)

Purple silk tank top - NY&Co
Fly Away Cardi - NY & Co
Jeans - Van Heusen
Shoes - Sperry

My favorite shoes everrr....gold sparkle Sperrys = happieness!

Happy Tuesday!

Friday Pins

Better a little late than never right? 
I had a really long week so I ended it with a girls night shopping trip followed by dinner, drinks and great conversation with a new friend!   Looking forward to a fun Halloween weekend with some of my favorite people!  Everyone have a great Saturday and weekend, be safe!

Here are my favorite pins of the week! 

I am so in love with the rustic look lately.  I want a wedding and home and life
that is themed "Rustic/Lush"  that is sooo me






And since Jeff is my hunny bee I love this bee kozy




I love this picture Idea!  So fun

This would be so fun, shows the true joy!

I am making these for dinner tonight!  YUMMM



Is it sad to say I have been having dreams about this color?
"All hail the Queen"  by Butter London.   




This is just too funny.  I love pinterest.



























Ciao for now!

Tuesday Outfit Post

Happy Tuesday!
Jeff is finishing up dinner, so I only have a second.  Here is my outfit for today.

Blouse and Pants from Express
Vest from Forever21
Belt is Michael Kors

Glasses post coming soon too, do you wear glasses?  Do you wear big dorky nerd glasses like me?

Happy Tuesday, happy outfitting!

Foodie

One of my favorite things about having my own place is making dinner! I love grocery shopping and talking to Jeff about what to have for dinner.  We make dinner every night and eat as a "family". I am really proud that we have yet to have a cereal or sandwich night.  We don't always make something elaborate or fancy, sometimes it is a mac n cheese with hot dogs or hamburger, but we do always take time to make something and sit at the dinner table to eat together and share stories from our day.

So I wanted to share what we ate last week.
If you guys have any suggestions on what to have for dinner I would love to hear them - so please feel free to comment.

MONDAY:  Grilled Italian Sausage and homemade buffalo chips!

TUESDAY: My special baked kicken-chicken, creamy chicken rice and green beans

WEDNESDAY: Turkey Taco Chili

THURSDAY: Brat patties and beef noodles

FRIDAY: Jeff's flank steak, mashed potatoes and corn 

Happy eating!