If you follow me on Instagram, you already know that John's car was stolen and then in the ensuing police chase, smashed into  pole at about 60 mph. Needless to say they totaled his car. And here just over a week later, my friend and I were off to Orlando for the day and we got rear ended on our way to meet someone from Instagram. Fortunately my car is left with the most minor of dents and scratches, but seriously? Come on! Add a daughter graduating HS in about 3 weeks, my parents and John's parents will be flying out and a friend will also be coming out for her graduation. That means I have added work of getting everything in the house ready for all the company! Oh and did I mention John retires from the military in July which means, while I get the house ready, I have to keep in mind that we are moving in July? Can someone please come and clone me about 2 or 3 times?

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I also made a New Year Resolution to do one DIY type project a month in 2014 in hopes that it would help get my creative juices flowing while fixing up the house a bit for all the company we are about to have. I had these wicker storage boxes on either side of our entertainment center. I put pillows on top and used them as extra seating when we had company. But they were fairly cheap and after 8 years were a bit worn and frankly, not cute anymore.



I wanted to make a planter box for outside by the front door and thought, hmm  maybe I could repurpose one of these storage boxes into a planter box. So I ripped off the wicker, and John drilled some holes in the bottom and then using scrap wood we had in the garage we encased the frame of the storage bin and stained in with some stain we had and viola! A planter box.


Using some wood paneling we had, we cut it down into a square and then using wood glue and some fancy weights we had around, we glued the paneling onto the box and then stained the whole thing Dark Walnut by Rustoleum that we had bought for the the entertainment center we just DIY'd.

I LOVE how it turned out! And ironically as I type this, I just had a maintenance person here at my house and he commented on my beautiful planter box and asked where I got it, because his wife would love one!

John took me to Epcot at Disney World for the International Flower and Garden Festival for our 19 year anniversary yesterday. What an amazing experience. I'm a Disney fan, but not a huge fanatic. The idea of waiting in line for a 60 second ride is like torture to me. But a day walking around looking at beautiful flowers and enjoying great food and drinks and I'm in.

The flower sculptures are amazing, but the food and drinks were even better. They showcase seasonal foods around Epcot's World Showcase.


I can't believe we've been married 19 years. I remember going to Disney World for our honeymoon. It doesn't seem all that long ago.


One of our stops was at the Lotus House in Epcot's China. We selected their vegetable spring rolls, Lychee aerated water and the South Sea Storm (Guava with light & dark rums). First off those spring rolls are the best I have ever had! They came with a sauce and I was in Heaven. I am seriously craving them today. John wanted to stop at the Smokehouse for BBQ & Brews in Epcot's American Adventure. He tried the pulled pork slider with cole slaw, which, since I don't eat meat, I let him enjoy. He also got some beer samples of Maduro from Cigar City Brewing and Billy's Chilies from Twisted Pine Brewing Company. I did taste the Billy's Chilies. They warned us to take a sniff first! Oh my Jalepeno's! It definitely had a kick and was surprisingly good. If you like food with a hot after taste, this is a must try.

Last Saturday, my friends and I participated in the Run or Dye 5K. This race raises money for local charities and the one near us was benefiting the American Cancer Society. To make it a family fun event, you are sprayed with powered dye while you run. I did a similar race last year, so I couldn't pass up the opportunity to do this with my friends. 

Open toe shoe season is finally here! Are your toes ready? You all know how much I love Target! I was checking out what new sandals might be in store and came across a few cute neutral styles I love.

These adorable Simone block sandals are perfect for anything shorts, sundresses or skirts. I can picture these with a totally adorable pair of bermuda style shorts and a cute top while wearing New Day on my toes.





Flat fanatics will love these brushed gold Merona Tori sandals with an ankle strap. Yes I do wear flat sandals! I think it's the only time of the year, I reach for flats on a regular basis.  John's taking me to Disney for the day on Tuesday for our 19th Wedding anniversary. 19 years ago we went to Disney for our honeymoon and it was amazing! We even came home with a souvenir! She graduates high school in May! LOL! We won't be coming home with a souvenir this time, but we'll celebrate the last 19 years and toast to many more to come! I need to get to Target and try to find these and get Evolution on my toes!
Are you ready for sandal season? Let me know in the comments below! The It's  A New Day Collection is still available for pre-sale, but it's almost sold out. If you want to secure your set, order now!

I hate to admit it, but if you were to come to my house anytime in the last two years, you would probably turn your nose at my front porch. When we moved in I put two chairs and a little table there. And I had every intention of actually decorating it. But I get so busy between home life, work life and friend life, that I barely have time for laundry much less decorating. Little by little I am tackling each space, one at a time. We have a pretty big Summer coming up - Kat graduates high school, John retires from a 20 year career in the military, Coco turns 15 and wants a Quinceañera, and I turn 40! These events (minus my Bday) means family and friends will be flying into town to celebrate! So even though we have an impending move, it was time to get off my butt and get my house decorated. I have been trying to keep a move in mind and only get things that can be used in multiple rooms or multiple ways. I have debated on taking care of the front porch, and every time I pull into my driveway, I am just utterly disappointed. As if someone should see the despair and come fix it for me! What? I can dream!

There were portions of our trail that we had to sit on the SUP's because we just couldn't get under the trees in the mangroves. But what a beautiful and peaceful lunch break with the girls.

Once I got home, I had to rush around at the office, and then took the girls for some mommy/daughter/daughter/daughter time. Kat had her prom on Saturday and since she needed a pedi for prom, we figured we'd join her! WAHOO! Kizzle and Coco are making faces for the camera! Got to love them!

Once the pedi's were done and the girl's were situated it was off to a local bird sanctuary for an adult only Easter Egg hunt. Something about adults running for Easter Eggs filled with prizes or alcohol seems a little off, but it was for a good cause, and we had fun!

And that was just Friday! Saturday I woke up and had to run around a bit and get things ready since I was going to be doing Kat's hair, nails and makeup for prom as well as the makeup and nails of one of Kizzle's friends. I decided the best thing to do, would be to wear a comfy maxi dress to take me through the day. This maxi dress from Express is on serious rotation in my closet right now! I have worn it 4 times in 2 weeks!

Kat ready for prom! Look at my baby, all grown up! She looked beautiful! I can't believe she is graduating high school next month!


 While taking her prom pics, we spotted dolphin on the water! No matter how many times I see them, it never gets any less awesome!

Sunday I went shopping with some friends. My girl, Pam, had to check out the Peter Som for Kohl's collab, so back to Kohl's I went. I took the opportunity to try on pieces I was second guessing and got to play dress up with my friends. Another friend needed a dress for a specific occasion she had coming up and we took it as an opportunity to give her a wardrobe update. She dresses great already, but we wanted her to amp it up some more. We spent 4 hours in Kohl's!

I tried on a few dresses as potentials for Kat's graduation. I really loved the Jennifer Lopez dress on the left, but it's a bit much for a HS graduation that takes place on the football field! The dress on the right by Vera Wang was a much better option. Except bleachers and white sweater dress seems dangerous. The search continues.


I had errands to do and while at Target, I came across this RE beach chair. OMG! A beach chair you could lay down in? YES! I needed this! I had to test it out in store! LOL!


After being gone all day, Zero decided he should punish me. He was home with John all day, yet, since he is MY baby, he taught me a lesson! The little bugger!


Zero was so happy when Monday came around and it was just the two of us heading to the office to work alone together all day. He's seriously smiling at the thought! HA!


Just had to take a pic of the flowers currently in my living room. Publix puts flowers on sale for 3 bunches for $12, so every few weeks or so, I buy some fresh flowers for the house. It's a cheap fix that always makes the living room stand out and smell great!


Early Tuesday morning at 3AM. John and I decideded to set the alarm to catch the lunar eclipse. So worth waking up for!


But come time to wake up for the day, the last thing I wanted to think about was getting dressed! Good thing I grabbed the short version of the maxi dress from Express. I threw that on with a jean jacket I got at Express when I was in my late 20's. (I'll be 40 in August!) The jacket still looks pretty new too! I grabbed a Dunkies iced coffee and went to work!


Alyssa ended up coming to help out at the office and we started prepping polishes ordered during the pre-sale so far. I can't believe this collection is so close to selling out! I wonder if we'll sell out again during this month's pre-sale event? That will be crazy awesome! I ended up working until about 7:30 last night. Today is another adventure. Another busy day at the office, a friend's Birthday dinner and our Google Hangout! I can't wait! I hope to "see" you all online tonight!