Valentine's Day

Every year there is a day where I try to play it cool and act like I don't expect that much to be given to me, when in reality it is my deepest desire to get a huge bouquet, yummy treats, and a very well thought out gift. The kind where you don't remember mentioning it more than once in passing. Last year my awesome husband did just that! I had been looking at pearl rings on ebay and he, being te little sneak he is, went on there and got it for me while I was completely oblivious. It was such a wonderful surprise and I still wear it almost everyday. 

This year was a little bit harder for him. I get into the habit of being neurotic and telling him something that I want over and over until he gets mad at me. Then once I get it I'm happy because I wanted it, but a little sad because I'm not as surprised. Well, this year he gave a little complaint that I'm sure 99% of most guys do. "Girls expect to much from us." "There's too much pressure!" "I hate valentines day!" I would have expected it from others, but not from my husband when he did so stellar last year! So, I did what I normally do for holidays or my birthday, I give him a list. A very detailed list. Down to what flower I wanted in my bouquet (baby's breath). 

When I got home from work I knew I had a few hours before Forrest got home, so I turned on some Pretty Little Liars and got to work cleaning up the apartment. I knew that he would have wanted to do it as a suprise, but it would have been hard to leave the house for a couple of hours to give him the chance when I would have known what for. So I just did it... Happy valentines Forrest :)

Eventually he came home while I was getting ready for our dinner date in the room. When he said I could come out I saw my wonderful gifts! He got me a complete collection of Jane Austen novels (I've gotten really into reading lately, it was one of the many new years resolutions), coffee ice cream (I'm always looking for a reason to spend a ton of money on Hagen Das coffee ice cream because it's my weakness), chocolates, and my baby's breath bouquet! It was everything I wanted. Even though I gave him the list, I'm still happy he delivered. We went to Jaker's for dinner, which is a fancy bar and grill in Idaho Falls. It was so yummy! It was pretty expensive (for us) but it was worth it to dress up and eat out for one night.

It was a good Valentine's Day. I got to spend it with my love, and remember why I love him so much!

These are the flowers he got me

This is the handmade card I gave him (as well as a free massage and a gift card to spend wherever

In Gold We Trust

You know the saying, "while the cat's away, the mice will play." Well this weekend that is me. My beloved husband is in Reno for a big construction management competition that will hopefully land him a job after college. Glad my man's working hard! Meanwhile I am working, but also watching +10 hours a day of Pretty Little Liars... Don't judge.

Not only am I binge watching all I can of this new show, I'm keeping my hands busy as well. Who doesn't like days where you can craft and create to your hearts content? That is precisely my life for the 4 days that Forrest is gone. 

Lately I've been feeling like gold. (que Macklemore's song "gold") Pinterest has been giving me very reasonable ideas of upgrading my cheap college furnishings and decor. My crafting adventure starts at Walmart. There I bought the liquid gold that would turn my wildest dreams into reality. I know I sound like a freak... But I was really excited. I walked out of the doors with some gold spray paint and painting tape.

Now, my trip to DI, formally known as Deseret industries. Here in little Rexburg land this is our Goodwill. Even though it can be thoroughly picked over by ultra hipster college students you will sometimes find hidden treasures. Here I headed to the book section... Not much caught my fancy there. Then onto the kitchen supplies. There I saw two mugs as cute as can be. I plucked up those little puppies and continued on my journey. I looked for a wall clock I could transform, but none seemed to beat the clock we got there previously. Then I looked for some jars for decor. Not much there but one little fella to add to a collection. I was looking for a desk or table or something big to transform to add to our second bedroom or dining room but no such luck. I did however find an 80s looking suitcase. It's was gray, good sized, and full if potential. I snagged this right away and made my way home. 

So after 8 hours of painting and watching pretty little liars I have some gold pieces that are as cute as can be. Take a look!

These are my too cute cups. They didn't need a make over because of their charming honeycomb design, but a little gold can't hurt, right?

These are some of the finished products. Left- a pot I got from Ross for 4 dollars twp years ago, now gold. Center- those little cups again! Right- my new travel/temple suitcase. I was going to paint it all gold, but then I decided to have a little fun with it. Luckily the original color looks great with the gold! 

I also painted my clock, an soon to come the back of my bookcase!