Its going to be rough

Ash challenged me to not buy any clothes in the month of August... I feel like its going to be kind of rough. I agreed to do it because my shopping has gotten a little out of control. I warned my boss that if I come in and I am crying that he shouldn't take it personally- its because I found something I wanted and couldn't buy it. Sam is so stoked- he thinks he should get to have my normal shopping budget for the month- not a chance. Luckily, before the challenge I took Stockden to Old Navy and picked up some fun new things (hopefully that will tide me over for a while).

Here are a few of the things I got. I absolutely LOVE my new cheetah print caridgan. I feel like I will wear it ALOT. I love the green shirt underneath too! I have been LOVING green and cheetah together. I think both of these pieces will carry me very nicely into fall.

So, I was doing really well the first two days of the month- still excited about my recent finds when I checked the mail and these beauties where waiting for me there!

The yellow one is mine and the other two are Ash and Kate's. I decided I couldn't wait to wear it. Its it just the cutest thing ever! I have been DYING to get one! I think I may need more than one color though!

This is what I am wearing today! I think the yellow adds just the right pop of color. I have a feeling that I am going to work this piece pretty hard. 

Summer To Do's

It seems like every January and July I get the itch to start new projects, finish old ones, and set some good goals. I have always heard (and said) that you have to write things down or you will never accomplish it. So, here are my summer goals:

Better Homes and Gardens really gets me inspired

1. Finish landscaping our back yard

2. Get ready for the St. George Marathon. (and subsequently get in shape).

3. Try to save at least a dollar

4. Paint at least two rooms in my house this gray color.  I love this website for choosing paint colors. It seriously has such a good selection and shows what they really will look like on the walls. 

5. Go to the lake as much as possible

Sounds like a pretty good summer to me!