Social Monograms

Hey y'all!
About a week or so ago I was browsing Groupon & LivingSocial like I doooo to keep up with the hot dealios and one immediately caught my eye -- 50% off a monogrammed clutch!
I've been seeing these "luxe clutches" all over from Marley Lilly and other places, but never actually placed an order.  My roommate got one last year as a gift & I thought it was just too adorable and I knew if I ever found a good deal I should jump on it!
Well, jump on it I did, and just a few days later this beauty was in the mailbox:

for reference I got the brown clutch with ivory thread

I'm so glad I discovered Social Monograms! They have the sweetest items & I am so happy with my clutch! Y'all be sure to check them out on Facebook - they have WEEKLY Facebook sales!!

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| How do you like my new & improved look? | I decided to get a fresh change on the blog to inspire me to blog more. So far it's working ;)     Today I'm off to run 8 miles & then relax a bit! This week was CRAY! Have a great weekend!

Free Signature from Melissa Rose Design

A new year, a new blog post signature!

I'm hoping to update my design soon, but probably not for a while.

The lovely Melissa from Melissa Rose Design offered up free signatures last week to celebrate the new year! I am so happy with mine :) I went with black font in case my design changes, it will match anything!

It's your lucky dayyyy!
She is offering free signatures for all of YOU too before the 15th!

Something as simple as a new signature has me so excited to blog more!
Make sure you get one while they last! :)

Thank you Melissa!

Sunday Social + New Blog Design!

First off - what do y'all think of my new blog design!? I have been going back and forth for so long on what design I wanted. Let me know what you think! :) It's from Designer Blogs! Today I'm switching things up and linking up with Ashley and Neely for Sunday Social!

Here are this week's questions!
1. Favorite movie of all time?This is a tough one! I lovvvvve movies. I have a lot of favorite movies, all for different reasons.It's probably a tie between:

could watch this over and over

i know every line

favorite love story

 2. Favorite movie quote?Again, we have a tie!"But for now, let me say — without hope or agenda, just because it’s Christmas and at Christmas you tell the truth — to me, you are perfect." - Love Actually"I'll see you soon then." - Dear John"Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind." - Lilo & Stitch
3. Best movie to watch for a girls night in?Legally Blonde :)  4. Best breakup movie?Thankfully never needed one, but I think a Disney movie marathon would fix any troubles :)  5. Favorite celeb eye candy?Okay, another tie!

Yes they are both married & one has four kids, but whatever.LOVE.
6. Which movie star's closet would you want to raid?I agree with Ashley on this one! Reese Witherspoon!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Exciting Things and Ten on Tuesday!

Happy Tuesday!
First of all, yay or nay on the blog design? I felt like some spring cleaning was due on my blog. I found this awesome *freeeeee* template from Jessica Sims Design! Love it.
Second of all, I want to apologize to those that follow me on Twitter for bombarding your feeds with "vote vote vote for VT" tweets! You see, last year we made it to the Top Two but ended up losing so this year we were determined to win it all.And no big deeeeeal but:

we won!
Honestly, I have no idea what is going to happen or who is going to come, but I am glad that we won. The other schools were recruiting UVA and others to help them get more votes, which I don't think is very mature, so I'm glad that we came out on top! Today is a day that I'm glad I'll be here next fall!
Now for some Ten on Tuesday questions :) 1. Do you prefer fabric or plastic plasters? (or Band-Aids if American)
Plasters? Weird. I prefer fabric ones because the plastic ones seem to come off way too easily. Especially in awkward places like fingers or knees.


2. Do you prefer gel pens, biro or fine liners for everyday writing?
I use Sharpie pens. I just bought a new pack with FOUR new colors :) Including coral...I love it.
I also love staedtler pens!


3. Do you have a fear or needles/dentists/blood (if all three, which is the worst) and is there a story behind it?
I hatttteeee the dentist. I just hate teeth and everything about them!
I have always hated it but once I needed a filling and they hadn't numbed me all the way and THAT feeling is enough to make me cry/cringe/vomit for life.
I have such high anxiety when I go, especially if it's for any sort of procedure.
It doesn't help that it smells disgusting when you walk in.
I can't even handle wiggly teeth - when kids have them I bolt the other direction.
Steven has a huge fear of needles, the poor wittle baby.

4. Do you like jelly?  Do you eat it at any time other than when poorly?
I love strawberry jelly!! I'm not sure what "when poorly" means...I guess I am on a college girl budget, but I would eat jelly even if I were a billionaire. Yummy.


5. What are your Easter traditions? (if not Christian, insert your own meaningful festival here and tell us about that instead)
Dressing up, going to mass, and we used to have scavenger hunts to find our Easter baskets. Not so much anymore, but we still have baskets! We also have a family Easter dinner! Recently we have started a tradition of having a "Too Tall" bunny in our baskets. The one that is too tall for the box. It cracks me up!


6. What’s your favourite book that you have read so far this year?
The Hunger Games

7. Do you have any magazine subscriptions or recommendations that we should know about?
I am only subscribed to People, Runner's World and I think Glamour...
It's hard to keep up with them during school, but I really love People! You don't get everything online that you do in the magazine. It's worth it. It's the only celebrity magazine that I will believe!

8. Favourite etsy store (if you know the owner IRL, also include your favourite that you didn’t originally know IRL)?
I don't know any Etsy shop owners IRL but here are some of my favorites:
Preppy Paper Girl, Bright, Bold and Beautiful, [amanda catherine] designs, Naptime Diaries, L Whelan Designs, My Pink and Green Garden, Oh, Louise!
...I could keep on going! I love Etsy.

9. If you had play money (£100/$150) that could only be used on shoes, what shoes would you buy?
Jack Rogers! Ready for summertime.


10. If you were going pet shopping tomorrow, what would you choose?
A puppy. Or two. A Boston for Steven and a Bichon Frise or Maltese for me.    Happy Tuesday!

Cherry on Top Blog Shoppe & LP on Rue La La

Hi friends!
First thing's first. Lilly is on Rue La La today :) Amazing prices! Here is an invite! Happy spring shopping!

Now, today I bring you an adorable blog shoppe!
Cherry on Top Blog Shoppe
The designer, Melissa - who also blogs over at 20 Going On 80 - just started a blog design business and I'd say she's off to a great start! She offered a freebie signature design and I jumped on that opportunity! Below you will see my new signature :)  All of her designs are completely custom - your blog won't look like ANY other blog out there. How awesome is that? She uses beautiful colors, fonts and layouts to make it completely YOU!You can purchase "the ultimate sundae", have "just a taste" or "build your own sundae" by purchasing blog aspects a la carte! **Through April 31st, she is having a "Sidebar Spring Cleaning" special! Check it out here :)  If you're in the need for a blog boost, I would definitely recommend heading over to the Cherry on Top Blog Shoppe!You can see her portfolio here!