Thursday, August 28, 2014

Turquoise Thursday: It's a Fringe Thing

Last week I was made a trip to Fort Worth for work. There is nothing like a little time in the Stockyards to rev up your love of turquoise, and this season fringe is the thing. Luckily for you, one doesn't have to make the trip all the way to Texas to get your fringe fix.

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Crossbody Fringe Bag: This bag is definitely a statement pieces. The craftsmanship that went into this pieces is impressive. I love the combination of the bead and leather work. Wild Bleu describes themselves as Southern Vogue, a perfect description of their style and accessories. 

Fringe Cuff: This turquoise cuff also from Wild Bleu is beautiful. You'll also want to check out Wild Blue's amazing tooled leather belts.  

Small Fringe Purse: The girls at Cowgirl Crush at been busy uploading all kinds of great clothing and accessories to get ready for fall including this great turquoise fringe clutch

Tassel Beaded Earrings: These tassel drop earrings actually aren't available from Bauble Bar anymore. However, search turquoise on their site and you will still find lots of great pieces at some pretty affordable prices. 

What is getting you excited for fall. Starbuck's Pumpkin Lattes? Big Sweaters? Time to break out the boots? 

Thursday, August 14, 2014

101 in 1001 Summer Update

After reading my friend Brandi's (Buzzard's Beat101 in 1001 goal update I got looking at my own list and decided it was time for an update. I was pretty excited to get a few more things knocked off my list this summer and I am working towards getting a few more.

5. Travel outside the country (can't be Canada)
Although, we did take a whirlwind trip back home to Alberta in July, the big out of country trip was to Punta Cana in May. It was awesome. Two of our best friends get engaged while we were down there. We've been in on the secret since last fall and I got to play sneaky photographer to capture the engagement. I don't think I have ever shook that bad while taking a photo!

The vacation was the perfect escape before a busy summer. We loved the Dominican and would definitely go back. We stayed at the Melia Caribe Tropical and it was fantastic. Not too crowded, the staff was so nice, food was good, and the setting was beautiful.

19. I fully cleaned out my car and the boy's Jeep, not sure how long it stayed that way!

27. I planted flowers and herbs in my cinder block planter. They have only died about three times this summer do to me not watering them. These little pink flowers are awesome because no matter how hard I have tried to kill them they still have survived!


39. I have completed reading five books. Since I discovered that I like listening to audiobooks this has become much easier. The last book was Antelope in the Living Room and it was awesome. So funny and lots of truth in this book. The Rural Housewives Book Club is just starting to read this book and I would definitely recommend it. 

15. Go to a concert - I am really excited to get this one crossed off. We are going to see the Zac Brown band in Chicago in September as a 30th birthday present to the boy. It has been such a long time since I have been to a concert and the fact that it is at Wrigley Field makes it that much more exciting. Now I need to figure out what I am going to wear! 

Do you have a 101 in 1001 list? If so comment with a link below I would love to read what goals you have accomplished or are working towards. 

Friday, August 8, 2014

Summer Beauty Loves

This summer I have been trying some new finds. I think if I had to narrow the list down to only four awesome products these would be the ones I would choose.


1. This summer I cut my hair short and although it is way thicker I still need help in the volume department. I love this new Dry Bar Southern Belle Volumizing Mousse. I originally bought this in a three pack with the Dry Bar Hairspray and Dry Shampoo. Loved the mousse, really disliked the other two products. I am now on my second bottle of the Southern Belle Mousse and I think I have convinced several other friends to give it a try too. 

2. I LOVE Benefit's Fake Up Concealer. The outer layer is like a chapstick that moisturizes, thus leaving the concealer creamy. This concealer won't crease or settle into fine lines. It comes in three shades and the light is a perfect match for me. 

3. I finally started taking a multi vitamin again and I can tell a difference. I really don't like vitamins, but I love gummies, making these One A Day vitamins perfect. I can tell a big difference in how fast my nails and hair grows. 

4. I received this Deep Down Detox Mud Mask in one of my Beauty Swap packages. I try to use it once a week and I think my skin looks healthier, brighter and it feels firmer. Plus, at $5 you can't beat the price. 

Speaking of the Beauty Swap, I think we'll get one going here in a few weeks so start watching the blog again for details. What have been a few of your favorite beauty products this summer? Do you have any old standbys or have your found some new favorites. 

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Farmer's Market to Immigration Office

Last week, was certainly a diverse week for me, but I also go to see some of my favorite people and do some of my favorite things.


I spent to morning working on marketing plans for livestock nutrition specifically goats and sheep in Tennessee and Kentucky and the afternoon was spent getting my picture take and finger prints done for a new permanent residency (green) card. I am pretty sure I got all the cow poop off my boots before I went in for my appointment! For those that don't know I am actually a Canadian living in the U.S., and now a permanent resident. And if you haven't seen/heard I chopped my hair off and I am loving it. 


I got to check out the new gain bin that the Boy's family put up. This bin will hold 175,000 bushels of corn. Which is huge! The biggest bin we had before this only held 60,000 bushels. In 2013, Iowa corn growers grew an average of 165 bushels per acre. Nationally, the average is 158.8 bushels per acre. (Source: USDA January 2014) Harvest will start this fall and hopefully this thing is full! 


I also spent a lot of time working on the heifers that we'll be taking to the Iowa State Fair. This heifer is named Sweet Emotion. She was born the beginning of January. Of course a morning in the barn requires a Chai Tea Latte courtesy of my Keurig.


Sweet corn is officially in season in Northeast Iowa so that meant a trip to the farmers market. I also couldn't pass up on these homemade pickles. We are very fortunate to have a large Amish community just north of our town and you can get all kinds of great baked good and canning from them. 

I missed my blogging friends this summer, and hopefully you have still been able to keep up with me on my Facebook page and Instagram account. But sometimes you can't fit everything into 140 characters or so. 
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