Friday, February 15, 2013

My Valentine

 I had the most wonderful 2 days of Valentine's with my Prince Charming! He took me to Disney World for "True Love" week. We got to meet Mickey and Minnie together, eat at my favorite Italian restaurant, and have dessert in France twice! I'd say that makes up for us both having to work on the 14th! But he didn't stop there, at work I received two dozen red roses! To say that I'm spoiled is an understatement!
 
 
 
Every girl deserves a gentleman. A man who opens her car door and pulls out her chair at dinner. A man who sends her flowers and buys her prizes no matter how big or small. That one person who loves her unconditionally. Even if she is crazy and cries over where you will eat for dinner, or sings "A Whale of a Tale" to the top of her lungs on Disney transportation, or wears shorts that look like bloomers from the 1900s. A man who will always hold her hand, always tell her she's beautiful, always be at her side. I am so blessed that God sent me Ben, my prince charming.
 
 
XOXO - Ashley 

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Current Obsession

 
I have been in love with hearts and arrows for about a year now. Maybe it's because Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday, who knows, but I just can't get enough of them! So it's a big surprise that I am completely obsessed with Hello Apparel's tights. I was eyeing the kids tights they sold with cute little hearts and arrows on the knees for the longest time, just wondering if I got the biggest size, that they might by some chance fit me.
 
 
 
Then one day on instagram lo and behold there they were, adult size heart tights!
 
 
Not only did they have them in my size but they were on sale for $24! And it gets better! They now have the arrow tights as well, plus with code "makingitlovely" you can get 20% off your order. Today is the last day for the code so get 'em while they're hot!
 
 
I can't wait for my arrow tights to arrive!
 
 
I hope everyone is having a wonderful weeks filled with pink hearts and baby cupids :)
xoxo
Ashley


Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Currently Pinning

Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday! Here's a little V-day inspiration from my pin board!



 





 
 
XOXO, Ashley
 
 

Friday, February 1, 2013

I'm Back!

Happy February Loves, I'm back!
 
 
 
January was my figure it out month. Props to all the people who can figure out all the things they want to change, do differently, or improve in their life within the month of December! I am not one of them. I'm just over here looking at lights, festival hopping with my business, Christmas shopping, baking, planning NYE, and making as many Disney trips as possible while the lights are still up!
 

I love this quote. Two of my big dreams for the year include expanding my shop, and doing a bridal expo - yikes! I have lots more but then I would end up writing a book, and no one wants to read a big book about my big dreams -well maybe one day!  I also want to do more of the things I love.  Like cooking, crafting, traveling, Disneying (I just made that word), and blogging! I am going to make it a priority to blog at least two things I love two times a week! That means DIY fun and cooking galore! I will share my projects and recipes with all you pretties!
 
Dream Big Loves :)
xoxo Ashley


Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Christmas Treats - The Faithfuls

I am no professional baker but I take pride in the fact that come Christmas I have people waiting to receive one of my world renowned Christmas Baskets. I am currently putting together the list of this years treats. I love finding new goodies to make but there are a few yummies that are basket staples - like I might have a riot on my hands if these treats are not in the basket! Lucky for you I've decided to share them all here with links to the recipes :)
 
 
 
 
 
Lemon Wreaths - They are seriously delish. The cookie is thick and just a little sweet and the icing is lemon goodness!
 
 
Iced Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies - They are Chewy and sweet and just good!
 

Salted Caramel Butter Bars - Or as I like to call them, goodness in your mouth.  I made these for the first time last year. I had some in the baskets and more out for dessert and my friends and family were all coming to me saying the same thing "So are these in my basket and can I have more?"
They are perfect. The End.
 


Peanut Butter Cups - Rich, easy, everyone loves them, what could be better?
 

Chocolate Covered Everything - If you really need a recipe for this I've provided one, but I just use the Candiquik you can purchase at the supermarket. I then proceed to dip everything imaginable in chocolate - pretzels, marshmallows, candy canes, spoons for hot cocoa, anything!
 

Outrageous Chocolate Cookies - If you are baking for a chocolate lover you should def make these yummies! They are chocolate on top of chocolate and super easy!
 
 
Well there ya have it! My Christmas baking faithfuls! Do you have something you bake every year? Leave the recipe or a link to it in the comments! If I get more than 5 recipes from 5 different people I will randomly pick someone to give a FREE pair of earrings!
 
 
Happy Baking!
xoxo Ashley


 
 


Friday, November 16, 2012

Gift Guide - The Manly Man

With Black Friday right around the corner and countless stores already having pre Black Friday sales, if you haven't started your Christmas shopping yet, well, get a move on it! Believe me you do not want to be that person fighting the crowds on Christmas Eve. You have been there, I have been there, it's a nightmare.
 
Over the next week or so I will be posting some of my favorite Holiday Gift Guides. Some from other blogs and shops, and maybe one or two of my own! But let's start with what I think is the most difficult stocking to stuff of them all - your Manly Man's Stocking. For me it's my boyfriend, for you it might be your dad, brother, uncle, best friend, son, any guy in your life really. So here are some creative things you can add to your man's stocking this Christmas, besides socks and underwear!
 
Lovely Little Snippets put together this list of 25 Manly Man stocking stuffers! Head on over and check it out!
 

 

The Life of Lulu Belle has a list of 50+ stocking stuffers for your man here, and another list of 100+ small gifts for your man here!  Plus she gives ideas for themed stockings! How cute is that?
 
Here is a list of  my 3 favorite items from the three above mentioned list, along with places to buy each item! I am going to be specific to things my boyfriend likes, so if your name is Ben and you happen to be my boyfriend don't read this! Maybe your man likes some of the same things, or hopefully it will help you branch out and think of things your man likes that you have never though about before!
 
 
1. Beer Koozie - I am getting a Mickey Koozie from Disney (they didn't have it online) but here is a link to a website with lots of funny koozies (including the one above) and oh so much more!
 
 
 2. Phone Accessories -
    A. Cell phone charger - The options here are endless. They have cordless ones for on the go, solar ones, DIY ones, and cool little chargers that hold your phone when you plug it into the wall so it's not just laying on the floor! Here is a link to all the Pinterest ideas when it comes to phone chargers!
    B. Cell phone case - My boyfriend is a Star Wars geek, so I am considering a few different phone cases. Some from Etsy here, and some others that can be purchased at Disney Parks. What does the man you are buying for like? Best bet is to come up with a few ideas and then Google and Etsy them with "phone case" tagged onto the end!
 
 
 
3. Novelty Ice Trays - My boyfriend likes guns. When he saw the bullet and I guess it's a pistol ice trays? Who knows, but when he saw those ice trays at Urban Outfitters he was acting like a little kid, thought they were the coolest things ever. Here is the gun one, but they might offer more in store?
 
Here are some websites that have funny and random gifts for guys!
    
 
 
 
When you read all this it makes you wonder why you've had such a time finding stocking stuffers for him before! Really you just need to think of the things he likes to do, movies he love, food he likes, hobbies and you are set! Hope this helps :)
 
xoxo Colie