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Things to remember...

Inspirational quotes & things to remember. All available on Etsy.

Punch Today In The Face

Color Outside The Lines

Don't Be Like The Rest Of Them, Darling.

Choose Happy

Good Vibes Only

Carpe The Hell Out Of This Diem

Follow Your Heart But Take Your Brain With You

Live What You Love

xoxo, Jenna :)

Treasures from Holy Land's Treasures

If you read my recent post about pregnancy skin problems, or you've ever been blessed with a bump, then you know it's important to be able to feel beautiful in your expanding skin. That's why I was SO excited to receive this gorgeous blue opal nose ring similar to this one I posted in this Etsy wedding inspiration post.

I can't remember the last time I took a selfie, so as you can see, I really must love my new piece of jewelry. Shuli & Uzi of Holy Land's Treasures were so sweet to create this stunning piece for me. Their constant communication is just a small part of their excellent customer service. The jewelry came in an adorable glittery box, with a detailed list of how to care for my jewelry, a 100% satisfaction guarantee, & even a piece of candy. Their jewelry is all hand crafted with bright, shiny metals & precious stones, at extremely fair prices. I urge you to check out their Etsy shop! Here is a little sneak peek of what you can expect to find there.

Thank you for making me feel lovely, all the way from Israel!
xoxo, Jenna :)

it's all Black, White, & Gold, baby: part three

It all started with discovering Carter's Black & White Collection, with little touches of gold. I fell in love. So in love, in fact, that what should've been one post turned into three. Part one & Part two. I looked to Pinterest for some Pinspiration...WHAT A PUN. WORDMASTER. MASTER OF WORDS.

giraffe // cloud via babble

tiger // zebra (link does not exist)

polka dots // stripes via the boo & the boy

transitional // triangles

There is something so clean looking about crisp white with black details. There is also something about white that is terrifying...just begging to be stained by baby fluids & messes. Oh, well. I will not let fear run my household or my life, homeslice. I digress. What to do after finding baby room Pinspiration? Go shopping for baby room decor, of course. Wall accessories, blankets, & some plush toys...

one: obligatory tassel garland
2: heart print
3: triangle decals
four: decorative lighting
5: cloud mobile
6: bowl for pacifiers or little bows
seven: wishbone for good luck

1: triangle quilt
2: swiss crosses blanket
three: chevron blanket
4: arrows & crosses blanket
five: glitter hearts blanket
6: crosses & stripes quilt
7: metallic polka dots blanket
8: white arrows crib sheets
nine: geometric blanket

1: soft spikes
2: chevron elephant
3: polka dot ball
4: plush raccoon
5: aztec rattle
6: bunny ears teething toy

That's gotta be all she wrote for today, folks. The rest of my day shall be filled with eating tacos (SIMPLE, AWESOME RECIPE COMING SOON!), washing tiny baby clothes, & watching FLIPPING OUT with Jeff Lewis because every season is on Hulu. BOOYA.

"Jenny's wearing these outfits now, that look like they're painted on...it was ridiculous. I mean, I could see her ovaries in that jumpsuit." - Jeff Lewis. Love this crazy a-hole.

xoxo, Jenna :)

it's all Black, White, & Gold, baby: part two

Oh, hey. Hi! Hello there. I am back with part two of my black, white, & gold installation. Installment. Huh? Yes. This post is strictly about Etsy finds. My passion for promoting Etsy is a combination of my love for shopping & handmade, and my natural instinct to feel the need to be proud of a platform that hosts my current shop & past shops. Only makes sense. Let's get to it.

1: eagles
2: stripes & polka dots
3: deer
4: stripes
5: prints
6: scribbles
7: stripes & polka dots
8: stripes
9: triangles

1: chevron
2: polka dots
3: metallic
4: anchors
5: metallic
6: polka dots
7: bow
8: tutu & stars

one: fancy aztec
2: polka dots & glitter
3: glitter & stripes
4: gold glitter
five: gold & aztec
six: stripes & glitter
7: glitter & polka dots
8: star power

I can't wait to put cute things on my cute kid. I CAN wait, obviously. I'm just excited. 6 weeks, little nugget. Keep growing. Do not Alien Ressurection your way out of my body, fool.
xoxo, Jenna

it's all Black, White, & Gold, baby: part one

Before I knew the sex of my baby, I had a dream I was having a girl, but I had no preference either way. After I found out my dream was accurate, I was so excited to go shopping for baby girl clothes right away. I went a tad bit overboard with shopping the first week. Everything is extra adorable, pink, floral, etc. I was in love with all the cuteness. I still am, but I quickly settled down from my tiny shopping sprees. I am definitely frugal though, so at least I can give myself credit for that. One trip to Babies R Us, I discovered Carter's Black & White Collection. I was in love again. It's not the most traditional collection of clothes for girls. Black, white, & touches of gold. As much as I would love to dress Adalynn in the entire collection, I am not rich. Or in need of that many more clothes. Check out this big batch of adorable...

The Black & White Collection is available at Carters.com, duh. Don't forget to check the clearance section for many of these pieces.

These are my favorite little onesies. I also got a cardigan with subtle gold sparkle, & some Koala Baby gold glitter espadrilles. A tiny human baby doll is in my near future, for sure. :) Here are some little baby shoes I found on Etsy that I absolutely ADORE...

1: black & white stripes
2: gold floral
3: gold moccasins
4: white & gold chevron

Similar to going overboard with baby clothes shopping, I also went SUPER overboard with this post. It had to be split up into 3 parts. So...more to come! Look forward to more Etsy finds, & some Pinterest inspiration. I hope you had a great weekend, little lovers.
xoxo, Jenna

an Etsy wedding: part two

I am back with the rest of the Etsy wedding inspiration board goodness. I would link to "an Etsy wedding: part one", but it's, uhhh, literally RIGHT below this one. No need for further explanation. Let's get right to the beautiful...

1: a quirky piece of wall decor
2: a sincere love note
3: a touch of dainty decor

1: a gorgeous wall hanging
two: a unique chandelier
three: a dainty touch of nature
4: an organic centerpiece
5: a touch of vintage & nature
six: a stunning bunch of succulents

one: a touch of geometry
2: a beautiful place setting
three: a touch of sparkle
4: a unique cake stand
five: an adorable paper straw
6: a touch of gold

You may be wondering about the abundance of succulents. Well, you shouldn't be, because they are obviously gorgeous. Another reason I love them, though...is because I hear they're hard to kill. Maybe not hard to kill, but not hard to keep alive. I used to be good at killing plants. I would probably be alright now, since I'm nurturing a human in my uterus & everything. Little baby Addie is way more important than a plant, though. I digress. Weddings are cool. This is the look I'd have in mind for mine. I hope you enjoyed taking a peek inside my brain (err, my Etsy favorites). Have a fabulous HUMPDAYEE!

xoxo, Jenna

an Etsy wedding: part one

When you are pregnant, you become public property. So I am often asked "So, when are y'all getting married?" & when it's from a stranger I obviously want to say "NUNYA BIDNIZ", but that's not in my (usual) nature. On the flip side, I know the first question a newlywed is asked is "So, when are y'all having kids?" and it may drive them nuts as well. I understand the curiosity, but I am in love & have been for years. My relationship is stable, my heart is full, & the little human who will be my new best friend is my top priority over the stress of a wedding. That being said, I definitely intend to marry my boyfriend. It has been discussed in the past & planned for the future. We are content in our present. I, just like most girls, dream of my future wedding. I can't say that I picture it as a whole, but little details stick out in my mind & make me smile. If I could create a rough draft of how my wedding would look, it would be a lot of handmade, on a budget, & a little less traditional. Browsing through my Etsy favorites, I came up with this wedding inspiration board. Enjoy, little lovers.

one: a beautiful rehearsal dress
two: a sparkling necklace
three: a stunning bag
four: a dainty ring

1: a colorful bouquet
2: a unique dress
3: a dainty wedding band
4: a shining nose ring
5: a dainty crown
6: a beautiful ring
7: a pop of color on my neck
8: a stunner for my right hand
9: a pop of color on my feet

1: a sparkling bridesmaids dress
2: an adorable flower girl dress
3: a sweet bowl for the rings
4: a gift for the bridal party

I forgot about the manly things. That's the easy part, anyway. Knowing him, it will be all black. Next inspiration board: wedding decor...I would love to see your posts about your wedding style. Please link in the comments...if anyone is listening (with your eyeballs)!

I have made custom pieces for bridal parties YEARS ago, & I just recently sold some of these rings for a sweet customer's wedding. It's so neat to know you were a tiny part of someone's big day. Aww, feelings & stuff.

xoxo, Jenna

Packed with pretties & sillies.

I'm so wooooood.
I love wood grain. I think the whole style of wood grain prints became really popular again several years ago (if I remember accurately, if not then I sound like a big idiot), & since then it has really had quite some staying power. For me personally, I can't get enough of it. Those cute little Etsy finds remind me of a project that has been written down in one of my gajillion brainstorming notebooks & has been stuck in my mind ever since. Now I am reminded of this lovely little project (that I hope turns out just as great as I imagine in my head! Don't you hate it when that DOESN'T happen?! AHH). I have the weekend off, so it's definitely CRAFT TIME.

Here's where to find those wood inspired goods...

1 "Pile o Wood" by Geninne
2 "MAGNETIC Inspiration Memo Board Faux Bois in Magenta and Green" by shabbyvintagemom
3 "The Friendly Log (mini)" by TheMakers

Since I can't talk about wood that much without giggling a lot, here are some other things that make me giggle. Tons.


"MATURE - The Man Candy Coloring Book - Adults Only" by interrobang
This coloring book is funny on its own, because of the concept alone. Then you have to think about the fact that real men actually make these dumb poses for photos. Granted, these are a little better than the spread eagle route some ladies choose to travel, but still. Grown men posin nekked. It's a silly thought, isn't it?! When I was a child, I loved coloring. I still do, but now I am an adult (do I HAVE to be one, already?! I'm only 23 and a half!). And now, being an adult, it's only right for me to grow up & get an adult coloring book. These are the necessary steps we have to take in life in order to grow up. And grow up I shall. Now, where are my crayolas & safety scissors? I'ma make my mom some pwetty awt fow the fwidge.



"monkeys (letterpress print)"> by johnhilljr
Umm...I totally don't get this, & that's awesome. Monkies flinging pooh? HA! Saggy utters & what appear to be body scabs? SOLD! The style of this print reminds me of Garbage Pail Kids. Remember those? The monkey on the left looks worried..."Oh, it's falling out, let me catch it for you..." haha. I love this. I would totally hang it up in my house. Geeze, check me out, with my love of anything poop related.


"Slut Pregnant Card" by goatcards
Ok, this just makes me laugh. I just know my friends so well, & they're the kind of people who would get great joy in receiving this along with their baby shower gift. If I was having a litter, I'd love to get this card from a loving chum! Remember that folks. :) If you ARE offended in any way, remember this is something you give to a loved one as a joke because it's unexpected, & you know what they had to do to get that baby in the first place. JUMP ON IT ;) This is NOT a card you give to someone you dislike (unless they're a complete bitch, then go ahead), someone who is having a particularly rough time & extremely emotional pregnancy, or a stranger on the street. You don't know their situation. Don't judge, holmes. Now that that's clear, we can move on...goatcards also had a fabulous card that stated something along the lines of "Congratulations on your wedding...Thanks for the free booze", which would have been TOTALLY appropriate for my friend Laura's wedding. I'm sorry dear. I'm glad I didn't do anything ridiculous though! Even if I had, there were enough drunk people there, that my shenanigans would've gone unnoticed. The best man passed out sitting up, so I think I'm golden over here.

Speaking of saucin it up, that was one of the last times I drank. I haven't had a sip of alcohol all of 2009! Wow; it's going by so fast. We're already half way through with this year. Very weird to think about actually. I wish I had enough time to get all of the things accomplished that I intended to for this year. I guess I still have 6 months, huh...

Have a great weekend homies & homettes,
Jenna Michelle :)

Hurry up!

My new blogger friend Melisa is having a giveaway at her absolutely adorable blog Humble Happenings! Hurry up & enter (all you have to do is leave a comment!) to win the following loot...

The giveaway ends June 30th! Speaking of giveaways, I am planning on doing one in the near future! Yeeee!

Well I have a bunch of silly things I want to show you, but I am totally not feeling the sillyness right now. I know that's a big bummer but I'm sorry. I'd rather save a silly post for when I am feeling awesome & at a writing peak, you know? I don't want to half ass it & make you question even reading my blog anymore. That would be a bad scenario for everyone. AHH THE CUTEST THING IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW! My puppy Layla is asleep next to me & she just put her little paw up on my arm. She loves her Mom :)

I can't leave you with 2 short & sweet posts in a row, because that's just wrong. So, please check out this fabulous felted concoction...



A Pee Wee Herman Finger Puppet! How awesome is that?! You can find it in Abbey Christine's Etsy shop. Abbey must've grown up with the greatness that is Pee Wee just as I did. I wonder if her parents taped it for her too? Oh, VHS. Back in the day. The theme song still makes me happy.



That better make you happy too, or we're not friends anymore. Ok, I lied.

BFFL,
Jenna :)

warning: giant uterus ahead.

So this post will be short & sweet, because I need to cuddle with my boyfriend as intensely as this girl is cuddling with her best friend...

Pretty cool huh. You can find this huge uterus pillow (titled "Utera Maxima", haha) HERE in VulvaLoveLovely's Etsy shop, where you will find all things related to lady town. It's a pretty silly little shop she's got going on over there. If you know what vaginas look like, & you're ok with it, click here. HAHA. Made you look. That detail is amazing though, right? And the hidden pocket? Genius.

I digress. I need to head off to bed now, because my baby man & puppies have been going to bed way before me, & I feel a little neglectful. GOODNIGHT LOVELIES. Way more sillyness tomorrow! :)

Jennapoo

PS-My workout tonight...5.90 miles on the eliptical; 532 calories burned. YAY! :)

Smoothies are delicious.

I have been drinking smoothies EVERY day for dinner lately. I add in a couple dates & it gives the smoothie some magically delicious chewy chunks. Pretty awesome. I just enjoyed a homemade clusterhump of fruit right now, as a matter of fact. I put as many kinds of fruit as I possibly can into that blender and VOILA! Awesome dinner. I tend to get burnt out on something when I eat it all the time, however, and I think even though I love this routine I have going on, I am going to need a treat sometime in the near future. I have been eyeing desserts on The Cupcake Mint's Etsy shop for quite a while. Check these out...

Those are my top 3 choices of what to order. They are the original vegan bake shop on Etsy, & I think their pictures are the most mouth watering too. I don't have any super sweet craving attacks yet, but I'm sure they'll creep up on me soon enough. Those really do look amazing, don't they?! I just farted with excitement. I really do think I deserve them, though, because tonight I did another good run. 5.74 miles & burned 514 calories! So proud of myself again :) I'm not bragging, I'm just documenting how good I feel right now, so I am more likely to stay motivated!

Another thing that makes me happy, besides cupcakes, is this...

I was reading Lacey's blog today & I noticed I'm in her links in the sidebar. I felt so special! Yeeee! You should really check out her blog; she's absolutely adorable! She describes herself as "an unmarried, childless housewife", & I can totally relate. Except for the fact that my dogs are my "children", if you can't tell by now. This unmarried, childless housewife needs to go snuggle with her boyfriend, as cheesy as that sounds. I love heem :)

Live Long & Perspirate,
Jenna!

PS-I will have a much more exciting post tomorrow! This post was cut short because it's definitely bed time for this sleepy kid.