Thankful for November

I'm so behind I haven't even begun my November thankful posts. Every year, I like to state/ write/ post what I'm most thankful for every day of November. Today is catch up day...

{1st} 

I'm thankful for my beautiful new house in Wilmington, NC.

{2nd}

I'm thankful for my loving man, Bradley for providing us with our new home.

{3rd}

I'm thankful to the Beauty Gods for creating make up. For without it, I'd never go out in public.

{4th}

I'm thankful to have the two cutest babies in the whole world, Ella & Brady.

{5th}

I'm thankful for the Christmas commercials that are now back on tv. I'm filled with joy every time one comes on. 

{6th}

I'm thankful for cardio machines during the freezing cold weather. (Yes, 48 degrees is freezing for us southerners.)

{7th}

I'm thankful for my washing machine and dryer!!! I'm doing laundry GALORE today. If I had to wash all of Brad's clothes by hand, I don't think we'd still be together today. ;)

I promise to keep up with my thankful posts so I don't bore y'all anymore with 'catch-up' days.

Xo Lindsay

Animal Kingdom

I'm seeing more and more jungle animal decor... From chip clips to accessories to wall paper.

Via Shop Furbish & Z Gallerie

What do you think of this trend? Love it or hate it?

Xo Lindsay

Backing Your Built-ins

Remember my built-ins with the mirrors as back drops?

No? Good! The mirrors were awful. I've finally decided that rather than taking the mirrors down and risk tearing up the wall behind them, I would use Tempaper. It's temporary wallpaper with some decent designs. It's perfect for those who are renting, or for someone like me who wants to cover up mirrors & regular wallpaper just won't do the trick.

I chose the Marrakesh design in the 'Honey Jade' color. 

This is how far I got before I needed to take a break...

Let me tell you, putting sticky wallpaper up is NOT easy! I finally figured out that you need to slowly pull away the backing, about an inch at a time, and smooth that part from the inside out. What's even worse is, as you can see, the roll didn't cover the entire mirror. So i had to try to cut and match up that little strip with the rest of the wallpaper. Putting this stuff up was so aggravating and tedious! The final product is nowhere near perfect, but it'll do. 

As you can see, I have some of my Halloween pumpkins and skulls out. :) I most definitely need to hit up a used book store to fill in these shelves. I also need a few more trinkets & some art work. Once I get the shelves decorated, I'll post a new picture.

I just love built-ins that are backed with wallpaper. It makes the biggest difference in an otherwise blah design!

And incase you forgot, it's HALLOWEEN!

Brad & I are looking forward to passing out candy to the trick-or-treaters tonight! 

Happy Halloween, everyone!

Xo Lindsay

Fall Front Porch Love

It's not too late to decorate your porches for the trick or treaters. {I just hope Hurricane Sandy allows the northeastern kids to participate in Halloween!} Here are some of my favorite fall decorations for the front porch. But first... Brad and I finally carved our pumpkins!

Happy Monday!

Xo Lindsay

Accessorize Your Desk

One of my favorite bloggers is at it again with another fantastic giveaway! 

Megan at Style Me Swanky is giving away a Graphic Image monogrammed 2013 Leather Desk Datebook. You have four chances to enter... Just follow her easy steps here. This planner would be a perfect accessory for your desk. I'm especially loving this orange croc cover!

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Here are a few chic desks that are accessorized flawlessly!

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Hurry & enter Megan's giveaway before you run out of time.

Good luck!

Xo Lindsay