i just love christmas

Christmas was amazing this year:) I got everything that I could ever want. I feel like a spoiled lil girl and I hope that you all had a very Merry Christmas as well. Above are a few of the favorites that I got. (A macro lens, ipad case, Michael Kors watch, and a portable printer).

just love these

Some of my favorite shots that I am in are without faces;) I love all of these from K & K Photography! 

smashin along

I have been smashin away ever since I got my smash book and I just love it. It really is helping me capture the little things that I wouldn't normally capture in my scrapbook. I decided to share a few pages that I have completed so far. Let me know what you think.

first two pages of my smash book. (My hubby came first, he stays first = my new motto)

another view of the first pages

up close:)

Love notes, first hookah, post card from Cambodia

More post cards from Cambodia, photo booth photos, save the dates, ticket stubs, wanted items

even more underneath

Are you all smashin yet?

1 year down, forever to go

In October Demetrius and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary together (10.16.11 to be exact). We went to Napa, San Francisco, and then a surprise ending in Vegas for him. Being the picture lover that I am, we had our pictures taken by an amazing photographer in San Francisco. Thank you Amanda from Blueberry photography for our amazing photos. I can't wait to add them in frames around our home. Here a some of my favorite.....

 

december birchbox

I get so happy when I see this pretty pink box on my doorstep. I am the most excited for my $20 off coupon they enclosed as a Christmas bonus;) I can't wait to use it. 

repeal party

Demetrius and I had the pleasure of attending the 2011 Repeal Day Party at the Don Vicente De Yobor Historical Inn. It was a cocktail party celebrating our right to imbibe and the 78th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition. Multiple bars, tasting rooms, food and entertainment filled the entire Don Vicente de Ybor Historic Inn. Brought to you by the Left Coast Bartenders' Guild, Tampa Bay's Chapter of the United States Bartenders' Guild. Here are some of my favorite shots of the evening.

Double fistin is what I do

Linley, Kristin, and myself 

Classic

Kristin and I enjoying our yummy cocktails

Delicious 

My sexy hubby with Ant

Kristin, Linley, & Ant = hotness

check out some more amazing photos in this video Repeal Day Party 2011

tainted tattoo artist

My best friend Rosemary visited Tampa last year and ended up wanting to get her daughters name tattooed on her. We ended up stopping at this shop on Dale Mabry to see what they could come up with. If you really want to know the name of the shop, just let me know. Anyways, the point of this post is to share the horrible font that he drew up. She ended up leaving the shop for obvious reasons but I can't help but wonder, what the hell was he thinking? who in their right mind would honestly expect someone to get this horrible tattoo? LOL! I laugh every time I see this picture and hopefully you can get a giggle out of it as well. 

i need this

in my life....NOW;) I love it (Michael Kors 'Uptown Punk' Pavé Curb Link Bracelet)

pic love

lucky

K & K Photography

The fact that I have two men in my life that mean the world to me is such a blessing. An added bonus is the love that these two have for one another. My husband and daddy are two amazing men that are so much alike. They love their women unconditionally and love with all that they are. I love them so much and wouldn't trade either of them for anything else in the world. Demetrius & Todd = my heart and I know that I'm one lucky girl. 

koi find us

Demetrius and I love to travel and found that in our travels Koi fish are everywhere. We have both found a tremendous amount of love for these fish and after doing some research we found that Koi are very symbolic in some cultures. The Japanese associate Koi with perseverance in adversity and strength of purpose. Because of its strength and determination to overcome obstacles, it stands for courage and the ability to attain high goals.
Koi fish are celebrated in Japan, particularly for its manly qualities. It is said to climb waterfalls bravely, and, if caught, it lies upon the cutting board awaiting the knife without a quiver (what a gangsta).
Koi fish came to be associated with so many masculine and positive qualities that it was appropriated for the annual Boys' Day Festival in Japan where even today colorful, streaming Koi flags are traditionally displayed for each son in the family. We both loved the Koi fish so much and found it interesting that not only are they beautiful but they're extremely unique. 

november birch box

 My first Birch Box arrived today and I was so excited to see what was inside. Take a look:

           

The nail color was so pretty and I couldn't wait to put it on, so I did right away;)Also, the Kate Spade Twirl perfume definitely made my "want list". It smells so good!  Excited for next months shipment!!

pic love

I Love when Morgan visits. She is one of my favorites! 

wanting

1. Michael Kors Grayson Satchel, Pale Gold ($298, Macy's)

2. Snakeskin serving trays ($30, multichic.com)

3. Nails Inc SPECIAL Effects Trafalgar Square Magnetic Polish ($16, Sephora)

4. Zelda Jean Legging ($79.90, Express)

5. Silver beaded clutch ($59, expressionsnyc.com)

6. Cubist cocktail set ($69.95, Red Envelope)

I am excited to shop for Christmas.....for MYSELF;) 

giving birth to me

I had a weird dream last night about our future children so I decided to blog about it (duh). It was such a sweet dream and extremely hard to wake up from. Overall it was just about me giving birth, but the ironic thing was is that the baby I was giving birth to looked just like me. Actually I think it was me...giving birth to me. The picture on the bottom right corner is exactly who I gave birth to. I even had that pink outfit on, Copenhagen on my head, and that hideous bed sheet made a guest appearance too. Fun times in the Hilmes bed last night so I thought that I would share!