#5, #23, #93, and #96 - check!

So here's an update for all you who have been waiting on the edge of your seats to see what we have accomplished on our 101 in 1001 list lately! (We know you are dying to know? What? You're not? Oh well, you will have to endure it anyway!)

#5 - Get an iPhone. Internet, you have no idea how long I've been waiting for my very own iPhone! It bordered on obsessive, but I was finally able to save up and convince the D in this house to let me get one! :) And it's amazing. Including my beautiful Kate Spade case.

#93 - Buy an original piece of art. For those who don't know, one of my very best friends just so happens to be an amazing artist. Her name is Mandie Aberra (I've blogged about her before, and you can link to her site via the ad at the bottom of this page!) She custom painted me two beautiful canvas' for our living room update that has yet to be shared. Just take a look at this awesomeness...

#23 - Grow my own tomatoes (AND jalepenos!). This has been quite an experience! But I just can't wait for them to be ready to eat! 

This next one isn't on the list, it should have been though and it's worth sharing! Today we painted our front door this lovely shade of blue...yummy huh?

 Lastly #96. Does anyone remember this guessing game played on facebook! People guessed everything down to an Ompa Loompa. Seriously, my facebook friends are crazy ya'll! So here's the big reveal!

It's a DISHWASHER! And it's beautiful!!! For all those who know Daryl and I, you know that we hate to wash dishes. We went from having a dishwasher to handwashing for over a year, and now we finally have our Anniversary dishwasher as we like to call it...It was a nightmare getting it here and installed since we didn't have one before in this house, but we finally got it worked out and couldn't be more thrilled with the extra time it gives us!

Thanks for bearing with us with through all that! Whew! More beautiful sessions to come! :)

current obsessions 3.0

1.  Kendi Everyday - This website/blog is one of my favorites as regards all things fashion...love love love it...She has a quirky sense of humor which I adore...she also has a blog about all things newlyweds which is hilarious...

2. Tracy Anderson - This girl has rocked my workout world - granted: I've only do her workouts a few days so far, but thats because I can hardly walk, or breathe the next day. She is Gwenyth Paltow's personal trainer and she's awesome...AND if you're cheap like me, you can get her workouts for FREE on YouTube. Google that...

3.  Valspar Pumpkin Squash Paint - The color we just painted the wall behind our fireplace! Ahh! So excited to share coming up later this week! :)

4. Mandie Aberra Portrait Art - This amazing painting was painted FOR ME by this amazing artist. Her studio in downtown Marietta is doing amazing and she has even started teaching classes! I may be biased because she is one of my closest friends and I love her! But all the same, she is amazing!

5. DIY Log Table - I just procured two lovely oak logs today to dry out to create my own bedside tables! It's kind of a long process but I'm up for it and I will be sure to document this for you two months from now when its done! :)

6. And Then She Saved - This blog changed my thinking about budgeting and paying off debts. This girl went on a Spending Fast for a year and paid off $17,000 in debt! Crazy! And she's got some pretty interesting ideas on spending, saving, and making sense of your finances! (She takes alot from other famous financiers like Dave Ramsey, Suze Orman and the likes...)

7. One Year to the Organized Life - Ok - so I adore this book. It's a step-by-step, week-by-week if you will about how to get get yourself and your house organized. I like it because although the name sounds daunting, you can just take from it what you want and leave the rest. 

8. I'd Rather Be Thrifting - I adore this poster by Ashley G. on Etsy.com. I love finding things at antique stores and flea markets - it's my favorite things...just come to my house and you shall see! :)

9. The Sak Handbang - I recently purchased this AMAZING bag a la TJMAXX and I'm in love with it. It's got the perfect amount of pockets and stands up perfectly. 

10.  My Library Card (Georgia Pines Library) - I reactivated my library card this month and I have checked out a TON of books so far. I had completely forgotten that I can get books for free and then they don't clutter up my house since I can return them! Awesome...

And just a few tips for how to have a lovely day...

current obsessions 2.0

1. ReadyMade Magazine - An incredible source for DIY furniture upgrades and crafty what-nots! I love when this magazine comes in stock at our local Borders!

2. Ipod Touch - If you know D and I, you know that we are Mac obsessed as of late. I'm sooooo wanting the Ipod touch - I already have a list of all the apps I would get if I could get one today! :) Pitiful really...

3. Etsy: The Twitterpated Toad - I'm in LOVE LOVE LOVE with this print - and I believe that I will have to buy it before the year is out...I'm a sucker for a good print!

4. One Day by David Nicholls - One of the best books I've ever read. It's a beautiful love story but be prepared - it's a tear jerker...

5. Hulu - So this is pretty much the only way I ever watch TV anymore...It's my favorite shows on my own time schedule - perfect huh? It's like DVR except I don't have to pay for it every month - genius no? :)

6. (My Favorite) Pinterest - If you haven't seen this yet, please by all means - go! NOW!  - It's an online pin board where you can favorite anything from the internet. Like wedding details, and bedroom sets, and gift ideas. It's not available to the public yet to create your own, but I can tell already its gonna be AMAZING!!!

7. Letterpress cards, like this hilarious one, are kind of an addiction of mine - I just think the simplicity is so lovely! And bonus, it's available on one of my favorite sites - Etsy.com!

8. Fossil  is apparently not just watches and purses anymore - they have a new interactive site that boasts creative outlets and great blogs! Just run your mouse over the page to see "What We Are Into"!

9. Another lovely art print that I can't seem to take my eyes off these days, "I will love you forever" - don't you think that would look amazing on my art wall? Someone mention that to Daryl when I'm not around :)...

10. And finally, my love - Pandora. Internet radio at its finest! I love that I can type in my favorite artists and find new music/artists that are similar to what I already like without having to peruse itunes for hours looking for new music...AND IT'S FREE! Bonus!