"That Couple"

I've come to the realization that Chris and I are "that couple." You all know that couple, maybe you are that couple too. Maybe we should start a "that couple" club...but then again, we would probably make plans to meet and never do it.

What do I mean by "that couple"? I'm glad you asked. In order to be "that couple" you must be constantly making plans to do something fun together/with others and canceling after further thought.

For example, Chris and I made plans about 2 hours before, to go to First Thursday on the Square. Music, drinks, local artists, and the farmers market. Best thing, it's free if you don't buy food or drinks. So, Chris meets me at work right before we are suppose to go and by the time I had finished closing down, I had decided I was too tired and hungry to go out. Not a huge deal; however, we do this ALL the time. We are "that couple." 

"That couple" is constantly thinking of awesome things to do--concerts, all night ragers, movie dates, etc.--and are either too tired or too lazy to follow through with it and therefore spend their entire night parked on the couch watching reruns of Southland or other gender neutral tv shows. Sometimes if you want to have a big night, you turn on Keeping up with the Kardashians. Scott always brightens up any date night.

The night then ends with one or both of you either tipsy (and for Chris, wearing his helmet and goggles while sitting on the couch) or requesting foot massages <--bet you can't guess who that is.

You all know which couple I'm talking about. Let me give you a hint, if you can't think of "that couple" in your group of friends, it probably means that you are "that couple". 

Are you "that couple" in your group of friends?

Providing Sustainable Employment

A couple of days ago Lydali contacted me to partner with them in giving my readers insight into what they are all about. I jumped at the opportunity after reading up about them. Here's a little tidbit about what I learned about them:

Lydali partners with artisans around the world to offer one of a kind pieces of jewelry, household items, and other miscellaneous items, all hand-crafted. In addition, they provide sustainable employment for these individuals. Prior to Lydali these artisans would most likely be stuck selling their products in solely their respective towns. With Lydali, they can now sell their unique products across the globe.

Now, back to the jewelry! The green Miriam necklace is made in Nashville, TN by ladies being employed from off the streets ($36). The Hand-hammered Bombshell Bracelet is from Cambodia and crafted from melted down bombshells ($38). The Purple Agate Drusy Earrings are made by artisans in Brazil and plated with 18k gold ($48).  The Monogram Necklace is hand stamped by the ladies in Nashville and is covered in gold with a 17" chain ($30).

If you're like me, you absolutely adore each of these pieces and can think of several outfits that each will pair perfectly with. If so, please use this code "TOBYTAILS15"for 15% off your purchase today through August 10th!

What's your favorite piece from Lydali? 

Punk and Preppy

So, if you hadn't noticed yet, I finally got my hair done. Going dark for fall...and also because it means I get to save money by not highlighting my hair every 6 weeks.

Top: E.Leigh's
Pants: E.Leigh's
Shoes: Target
Bracelet: Excessory Exchange

Sometimes all you need is a simple graphic tee and nice quality, high waisted black shorts. I've paired these with leopard flats and gold jewelry, but you could easily add a brightly colored statement necklace for a pop of color. You can't tell, but this is the softest tee I've ever worn. Best thing is, since it's all from my new workplace, I can wear it to work whenever I want.

Would you style it like this, or pair it with a pop of color?

Linking up with Style Sessions, What I Wore Wednesday, Random Wednesday.

Sweet Pea's Party

When my bloggy friend, Lauren, emailed me about doing a product review of one of her new Important Dates Customized Chalkboards, I jumped at the opportunity. She recently opened an Etsy shop called Sweet Pea's Party and they have TONS of cute stuff. 

How cute is this?! I mean, for real! Despite Chris' face, he even said that it will look great at our wedding. In addition, Sweet Pea's Party has several other items in their shop that are just adorable. One of which, is a wreath for the door. I will probably be buying this one soon for Chris and my new apartment together.

Seriously y'all, just imagine this with a custom frame.  It will be perfect on one of the tables at our wedding reception! I have seen projects like this on Pinterest, and know that I couldn't make my own and it turn out this good, so if I wasn't doing a review, I would have definitely ordered one anyway. You can't really see this from the picture, but around the sides it lists all of the places Chris and I have been together!  After the wedding, you best believe this bad boy will be hung up somewhere in our house.

If you haven't already checked them out, you should do so! Oh and by the way, just for being the lovely readers that you are, Sweet Pea's Party is offering all of you 10% off any purchase using the code: jaime10. 

What's your favorite thing from their shop???

Worked My Little Hiney Off

I don't know about you, but I worked my little hiney off this weekend. Friday and Saturday I worked for about 9-10 hours each day for our Tent Sale. It was crazy ridiculous and I was pretty much the most hated person in the entire store. Why? Because I was in charge of the dressing rooms and had to implement a 5 minute time limit on each dressing room. Needless to say, people were not happy.

Saturday after a 10 hour shift, Chris and I sanded and scraped the varnish off two dressers (with help from my mom) and painted both. Check out how awesome one of them turned out. Chris and I will be using these in our new place! Pictures to come next month when we move in. :)

To treat myself for a weekend of hard work, I may or may not have ordered myself a new Erin Condren planner/notebook. (hint: I did) It's the coral one on the right! 

What did you do this weekend? What goodies did you treat yourself to?

Linking up for I Love Bloglovin', Monday Mingling, The GFC Collective, and Weekend Shenanigans. 

We Interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled Posts

HUGE Tent Sale going on at work this weekend! That means long hours and early mornings...meaning no time for blogging. 

Make sure to check out the latest issue of Southern Living because we are featured in it!

Tune back in on Monday and I promise to have a special treat for you!

So SORRY lovelies! I will be back on top of this blog thing on Monday!

Feasting on Cupcakes

As I'm laying in bed trying to figure out what to blog about for my post tomorrow, I find myself having countless different topics pop into my head but find them lacking in substance. I'm sorry, readers, that I've been slacking lately. If you have been tuning in, I've been moving, starting a new job, and about to move up to the town I will officially be working in this weekend. It's been a long and crazy week thus far.

Anyway, back to my endless stream of thoughts...I decided to go with one that has been "weighing" on me for approximately two days now. <<--Oh yeah, two days ago I started my job.

Let me start out by re-emphasizing that I LOVE the people I work with, but those girls eat and eat and stay stick thin. I mean, seriously, it's like the food inhales any ounce of fat they have left in their body then disintegrates. Come on now, really?! Meanwhile, I'm feasting on the cupcakes and onion rings left in the back room. 

Now, mind you, I don't consider myself fat or even close, but stick an apple next to a pencil and tell me the apple doesn't need to work out a little bit more. What do I do when I'm stuck inside just looking at them while I wipe the cupcake crumbs off my mouth? I'll tell you what....I repeat things I like about my body/myself in my head.

1. Yes, Jaime, MawMaw (grandma) did call you the President of the Itty Bitty Titty Committee, but it could be worse. You could have ginormous boobs that make you look bigger than you actually are and are hard to fit into certain pieces of clothing.

2. Those aren't love handles, they are curves. Work those curves. Own those curves.

3. It's okay that you aren't tall, because you're fun-sized. You can always stand in the front row because no one will complain about not being able to see over you.

                      

4. You might have "t-rex" arms, as Chris calls them, but at least you never have to worry about long sleeves not being long enough.

5. According to the new Barbies, you are average. Success. 

That's all I've got. What do you tell yourself to make you feel better when you are feeling insecure? 

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