Happy Spring :)

Hello lovelies! I've so missed blogging this month! Now that it is Spring (I know it's late) I've really wanted to do some more DIYs and organization as spring cleaning starts and whatnot.  However, I'll be taking my finals this week, and so as soon as they're over with, I'll have plenty of time to start trying out all of the ideas i've found.

I thought for today, I would go ahead and share a few different fashion ideas I found on Pinterest and really liked for the spring time :)

I really love the use of the denim jacket in this one, and the pop of color in the red jeans!

This maxi skirt is so beautiful, and would go with so much!!

Mint green is one of my favorite colors, not just for spring, but all the time.  This outfit is really simple, but it looks so classy.

Hope this has given you some inspiration for different looks you can create for spring!

xoxo, Rebecca

February Favorites

Hey guys! Well, since February is now over, its time for another favorites post.  I'm just going to share some things that i've been enjoying for this month.

Also, before I start, two things I just want to say:

First of all, if you haven't seen my previous post on some free printables, then go ahead and check that out when you're done reading this post.

And second of all, I have a poll open in the side bar, so make sure to go and vote on that.

Soooo...without further adieu, lets get into my favorites :)


So for my book favorite, I've been reading Uncle Tom's Cabin.  It talks about the slavery that took place in the 1800's. It is a sad book, but it is also such a good read.

For music favorites this month, I have been listening to pandora quite a bit. Specifically my NEEDTOBREATHE station. I don't have any of their albums, but I have really been loving their music more and more but I can't decide which album to buy.... (suggestions please? :)

My Movie/TV Show favorite is Parks and Recreation. Its on Netflix, and it has been a really fun show to unwind to at night.

For my beauty favorites  for February, I have been loving the color 'Freida's Nude' by L'Oreal on my nails.  Its has just enough shimmer, and it lasts really well on my nails without chipping.

Thats all for now! Hope you enjoyed :)

Rebecca

Free Printables!

Hey guys! I've been a little (okay, more than a little...) obsessed with going on Pinterest and pinning many organization ideas.  But lately, I've been really into finding a really good to-do list/schedule for weekly and daily things.

 I found quite a few ones that were pretty good, but i narrowed it down to my top three favorite ones, and thought I would share them with ya'll.  They are free to print out, (yay!) and I printed each one out to see which one would better work for me so I hope you enjoy and can use them.  I always find it really helpful to make lists, and prioritize things, especially when I'm feeling really stressed with school and whatnot.

So what I like this one because is has a place for what you want to accomplish during the week, and then allows you to break it up to get it done throughout the different days. Click HERE to go and get this print out! (It also has two other ones slightly different, that may work better for you!)

Okay, so this one I really love because it's not just a to-do list, but also includes more of  a routine checklist. i.e, workout, phone calls, ect. Click HERE to get this awesome one!

This one is possibly my favorite one, because it not only has sections for phone calls and events, but also it has an hourly section.  The main way I like to organize my stuff is by hour slots, (I really don't know why, I just find it easier) so I may end up sticking with this one! Click HERE to get this one.

So I hope that you enjoyed this post! Let me know which one you like the best and if you end up using it!

Rebecca :)

January Favorites :)

Hey friends!  Hope you're all doing well! With January coming to a close, I thought i'd do a favorites post about some things that i've been enjoying for this month.

So first off i'll start off with....

Music Favorites:

I can't just pick one for this section, because i list to music aaaalllllll the time :)

The Carry us Now album by Rush of Fools.  I have all of their previous albums, and this one has been my favorite! All of the songs on this album are so beautiful, and many of them we've sang for worship at my church!

Brave by Moriah Peters. Although it came out a while ago, I recently bought it on iTunes and i really like it a lot! In fact, I'm listening to it right now as i'm typing this post...haha. 

Movie/TV Show Favorite: 

I actually haven't watched any movies recently, especially since school has started and i don't have that much time, haha, but I do have a favorite TV Show favorite.  The Middle has definitely become my go-to show lately! It's a sitcom about a family of five, living in Indiana, and oh my goodness.....every episode is so relatable! 

Beauty Favorites: 

So my beauty favorites i've been using a lot right now have been mainly from the brand Pixi.  It's a UK based company, but they sell quite a bit at Target.  

Well, that's it for today's post!

Rebecca

DIYs / Organization

Hey! Soooo, judging from the poll, (its still open for those who haven't voted yet!) it looked like most of you guys wanted to see some more of these types of posts!

This one i thought was really cool!  If i make it, i definitely would cover or decorate the CD with some prettier paper, or something, but other than that, its pretty simple to do!

For those of you that live in the south, and have many pairs of sandals, this would especially come in handy! I love this! I think this could also work for other shoes that aren't flip-flops, such as ballet flats, heels, and even shoes with laces you could hook on the hanger.

This one, I find super helpful! Its great to refer to when i'm not sure if i should still save some of my makeup and nail polishes!

Rebecca

Life Lately

Hey y'all! I know i haven't blogged in fooorrreeevvveerrrrr! I needed to take a break for a little while, but i'm hoping to blog more regularly now! Since it's been so long since I've posted, I'lll do a little catching up!

In November, me and my family went to NYC because I had the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall.  It was such a wonderful trip, and it was so incredible being able to play there! (Sorry no pictures, we were not allowed!) 

I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and New Years! Christmas was lovely, a little bit crazy, but really nice nonetheless. 

A few months ago, i had a little photoshoot with my sis, and so i thought i'd share a few of my favorites with you!

It's good to be back!  Stay tuned for some other fun posts coming soon! Also, check out the poll I have in the sidebar, and let me know what types of posts you would like to see!



Rebecca

Hey guys! So...I was debating whether or not to post another DIY, but this one was really fun to do and it's a little easier and more practical.  So here it is...a DIY nail polish caddy! :)

(Supplies:)

glue stick

paper

scissors 

hot glue gun (tacky glue would would fine as well)

small tray

hole puncher 

ribbon and/or fabric 

Mason jar, or other type of container/jar

(It took me about an hour and a half to make this.)

So, first i started out by painting a swatch of nail polish on the paper, and once it dried, i hole punched the colors out, and glued them to the top of each bottle.  That way, once you put them into the tray, you can see what color is which without picking each one out.  

The tray i got is from Home goods and it was only 7$.  Its from the bathroom section and it is glass so it holds the nail polish really nicely. 

So next, you're going to get your jar, and you can either leave it plain or decorate it.  I got the ribbon, and just hot glued it around the jar, and then added a bow.  You can also get some fabric and cover the lid.

Then you can fill the jar with cotton balls, or Q-tips, and you can also stick your nail polish remover on the tray so it's all there for you to use.

I hope you've enjoyed this DIY tutorial!

xo, Rebecca 

DIY Magnetic Makeup Board

Hey ya'll! I've been brainstorming some ideas for blog posts and I have decided to start doing (maybe once a week) a DIY section.  With that being said, for my sister's 18th birthday, i decided to make her a makeup board.  I saw the idea on pinterest, but was totally prepared for it to not come out like the picture. haha.

It was really quite easy once i was able to track down all of the needed supplies. I went to hobby lobby and got the magnetic sheet, and frame for it to go in.  While we were there i also picked up small magnets for the backs of the makeup. (The ones we got had an adhesive back so we just had to peel and stick).

The flowers in the corners I hot-glued on just for added cuteness. LOL. My mom actually found the clear containers that are holding brushes at wal-mart. (Toothpicks came in them).

 I don't know about you, but i'm super happy with the way this came out! I hope you enjoyed this post! Should I continue doing DIY's? Tell me whatcha think! :)

xoxo, Rebecca

I'm Back For Good....(Hopefully :)

Hello everyone! I have so missed blogging! Ever since August, we've been crazy busy.

In October, my oldest sister, Emily, got married and although it was pretty crazy, it was so fun and they make such a cute couple :)

Then of course, Fall is (and spring) are the busiest weeks for me piano-wise.  I had something pretty much every weekend.  And i've started playing for church, and that is a blast! -- i l<3ve it!

Our Christmas break was lovely :) Way too short, but still enjoyed.

And now to change the subject...(sorry)....I was awarded by Noelle over at Live.Love.Move with the Liebster award :)

(Rules: Link the blog that nominated ya...Answer the 11 questions I will give to you.  YOU get to nominate 11 followers, who have less than 200 followers. <--(Make sure you let them know they've been awarded).  Create new new questions for the people you nominate to answer.)  Also...don't nominate the person who tagged you...Have fun!

Okay, here we go! (Hopefully you'll find something out about me you never knew! ;)

Noelle's questions for me:

1. First Concert You Went To?  The first concert i went to was the We Cry Out Tour, with Jeremy Camp, Francesca Battistelli, and Adam Cappa.

2. How Many Followers Would You Like to Have on your blog?  Hmmm...I don't know, maybe 100.

3. What color is your hair?  Brown :)

4. What color eyes do you have?  Blue.

5. How tall are you?  I'm 5'2 (maybe  5'3, i'm not quite sure). 

6. How tall do you wish you were?  5'6 :)

7. Have you read the Hunger Games series?  I have not, but i have seen both movies, if that counts for anything...lol

8. ^^If so, imagine you were in Katniss' position, in the final book of the series, would you have made the decision she did? I am not qualified to answer this one..... hahah

9. Have you every broken a bone in your body?  Thankfully, no. 

10. Snow or sunshine? Well, i LOVE snow, but i also love the beach n stuff...hmmmm

11. Favorite fictional character from a book you've read? Well, a while back, i read a series called The Mother-Daughter Book Club, and i really enjoyed reading that set...i loved the one character in the book, Megan, who loved style, and sewing :) I also love love love Anne, of Anne of Green Gables...oh those books <3

Okay, so my questions for ya'll are:

What is your favorite place you have visited and why?

What is your favorite tv show/movie?

Why did you start blogging?

Favorite dessert?

Favorite genre of music/band?

Most loved book you have ever read?

Do you play an instrument?

If you could meet somebody famous, who would it be an why?

If you could change your name, what would you change it to?

Do you have a hobby?

If there was a fire and you could only take three things, what would they be?

Okay so, i'm tagging,

Sarah and Ellie at Forever Changed

Tane at Fifth out of Ten

Jessica at Chasing the Light

Isabelle at She's not Afraid

Hannah at Puppies and Possibilities

Marissa at Mildred Cakes

Madison at Wanderlust

Emmy at My Journal

Anna at God's Girl

Lindy at Leave it to Lindy

Leah at Then I Am Strong

Thanks again Noelle! And i'm really gonna try to make sure i blog more regularly, so thank you for your patience! I'm also probably going to make some changes in the next few weeks that i'm excited about so stay tuned!

xoxo, Rebecca

Fall Photos

Helloooo :)  About two weeks ago i was taking some photos for fall but it took me a while to edit all of them so i'm just now getting around to posting them.  If you'd like to see some cute pictures from last Fall click here! Anyways here are the ones that came out the best.

Love this one <3

10 Things :)

Okie dokie ya'll!......I was tagged by Sarah and Ellie at Forever Changed to post ten things about myself.  Soooooo..... here we go! :)

(Rules: Included the name of the name of the blog that tagged you, write 10 things about yourself, and tag however many friends you want......and don't forget.....have FUN! :)

10 Things About Me:

1. One of the first things you should know about me is that i practically live at the piano!  (BONUS FACT:  I used to play violin for a few years as well.)

2.  I love fashion and accessorizing.

3.  I have a cat, a dog and two rabbits.

4.  I'm kind of a neat freak, and am always organizing something. haha. 

5.  Lately, i have been obsessed with candles....i have been lighting them like every day cause they just smell so good and Fallish :)

6.  I have lived in three different states.

7.  I'm doing an awesome Bible study on Revelation this year!

8.  In my free time, you'll probably find me listening to music or taking pictures...or both!

9.  Each year, i always break my own rule and listen to Christmas music before Thanksgiving...oops :P

10.  English is my favorite subject in school and i love to write!

So....I'm tagging,

Jessica at Over Thinking

Maryah at The Trusting Weary 

Rebecca at My Photosynthesis

Emma Kate at All About Us: Seven Faraway Friends

Amber Eileen at The Light that I Am

Madison at Wanderlust

Have fun guys!! <3

~Rebecca~

I Love Fall

Happy fall ya'll!!! As we were returning from a trip, we drove through the mountains and the temperature dropped as we got higher (52 degrees) and when we stopped and got out of the car, it made me realize how much i missed fall!! I am kinda obsessed with boots and pea coats...(some of you have probably realized that already ;)...So i tried really hard to make a fall outfit without boots, but as you will see, i needed my boots.  Where i live its still pretty warm, but has gotten much cooler. (70-75 degrees)  I am hoping that it will cool down, and that our winter will break 40 degrees. Anyway, I designed a cute fall fashion aaaaannnnnndddddd, click HERE to try a wonderfully delicious recipe for pumpkin squares. I always think that their sort of like the fall version of brownies. haha!

The earrings are little fall leaves, and the sweater i thought was the perfect shade of orange :)

Quick Update

Hey guys! This summer has gotten away from me way too quickly, and now I'm starting school again.  I wanted to do a quick update and share some highlights from my summer! :)

• I went to a week-long piano camp, and enjoyed all the extra help from the wonderful teachers that taught us all!  It was super fun, and I definitely want to do it again next year! :) 
   
                                                         (Sorry for the bad lighting.)

My two Aunts visited us for a week and it was so much fun! Their visit included midnight pool parties, hot fudge sundaes and plenty of girly movies :)  

In July, our church had it's annual growth retreat.   We had a really good speaker, and it was a fun time to fellowship and worship. One night i got to play piano with the worship team and that was a blast! :)  (To read about last year's growth retreat click here. )

Our speaker, Eric. and me .......^^^

In the beginning of August, we went to NC to give my sister a bridal shower! :) It was one of the biggest highlights of my summer!! The theme was sort of Italy, so there was yummy pastries and bread and cheese and gelato! (<--Did i spell that right?)

'Love' in Italian <3

The table/centerpieces

Some of the yummy food....

And lastly, I've had a few piano competitions/performances the past couple weeks.

All ready! :)

Well, that was pretty much my summer.  School started about a month ago for us.  How has your summer been?

~~Rebecca~~

Hey guys! I apologize for it being way too long since i last posted! Back in early May, we went on a trip to NC for my sister's graduation! It was so much fun! We got to visit lots of family and friends, not to mention celebrate lots of special events!

Me and my sister Mollie

 We were there for a little over a week, but it felt like we were there for two days! One of the days we were there, i got to see my bestest friend, Greta! <3 It was over a year since we last saw each other and we had so much to catch up on.

Top left: Hiking by a pond, Top right: My sister Hannah, Greta and me, Bottom left: me and Greta strawberry pickin'! :)

 

Can you tell we had fun!? :) Those were some of the highlights of out trip, but on another note, our family got a new puppy two weeks ago...his name is Moray :)

A week after we got back from NC, me and my sister went on our church's camp trip.  It was soo much fun!! For worship, the band Rush of Fools played for us and they were really awesome.  We were on a mountain so it was a gorgeous view the whole week!

Wes, the lead sing of Rush of Fools

Top left: Me and one of the band members, Bottom corner, the gorgeous view from the campus! <3

~~Rebecca~~