Foodie Fridays: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake

Going with the pumpkin kick I've been on this week, I spent some time in the kitchen yesterday making this delicious pumpkin chocolate chip cake from Two Peas and Their Pod. I made a few substitutions here and there (partially for health reason and partially because I forgot the butter I needed in my apartment fridge..), but it ended up turning out great!

Eat, Sleep, Be, Repeat

Alright friends. If I'm being completely honest with you, I sat down to write a different post at 12:30 last night and realized that I. just. could. not. The past four nights I've been up until 3am doing work and it's killing me. I'm exhausted. So exhausted in fact that Wednesday night after work when I went to my friend's house, I nearly passed out on her couch. Work ended at 9pm mind you, after starting at 10am. Hooray for long, summer days!

I really can't complain because my jobs are awesome and I'm incredibly lucky to have them, but you guys, I need a break today. I'm currently in MA (at the beach as we speak), and I want to enjoy every minute of the remaining five or so hours I have of this mini-break without being stressed or exhausted. It makes me act like a b**** to people I care about and easily irritated (which is saying something because it doesn't take much to irritate me in the first place.) Anyway, it's finally Friday and I seriously, seriously, challenge you to really take care of yourself this weekend. We all need a little TLC from time to time.

Wishlist: The Perfect Bedroom

So, as of late I've been pinning a lot of home decor ideas on my Pinterest. I think the fact that I just signed a lease with my two best friends (!!!)  for our apartment next year has got me all excited. Since I've been living at home all year, I just moved back into my old room. I touched it up here and there, but there was no fresh start by any means. Although new bedding was involved... Bright pink, of course!

While I love this bedding from Lilly Pulitzer, I'm going to have to refrain from buying it as I'll be taking the new bedding I got this year to the apartment with me. BUT that being said, bedding isn't everything (just the centerpiece of a bedroom...in my opinion) and I've got some ideas up my sleeves for how to make my room next year my sanctuary. And yes, a lot of pink will be involved.

Take a peek at the looks that are inspiring me nowadays!

A De-Cluttered Desk

Simple Decor

Organized Shelf-Space

Light Up the Night

Not so sure this is allowed... but we'll see!

A Pop of Color

Show Off Your Closet

A Few of My Favorite Things...

Personal motto: the more pillows, the better.

Jewelry as decor? Yes.

Granted, I'm on a budget and my room will never look as nice as the rooms in these pics. At least not in the next five years anyway... Maybe seven. Fingers crossed post-college success comes sooner rather than later! Really though, learning how to budget is already proving to be extremely difficult.

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Happy Friday!

xoxo

Weekly Wonders

Wow. What a week! On Monday, I wasn't sure how I was going to make it through. I was stressed about anything and everything, and classes hadn't even really started yet! Today, however, I would just like to point out that I kicked this week's behind. And it feels so good. I feel like I can do anything I set my mind to, so exciting :)

I actually like my classes. A few of them I borderline love already. My long three hour class on Thursdays? My hilarious professor made it so much easier to sit through. Those professors you know you're just going to like? I have a few this semester, thank goodness.

Needless to say, it's been one heck of a week. I was presented an opportunity I'm so excited about, and life is just pretty great right now.

Now, a few of my favorite things...

Favorite Hint of Summer

(via Because I'm Addicted)

Greatest Inspiration

(via Half Asleep Studio)

Cozy Up in Lilly

(via Garnet Hill)

Caffeinated Craze

(via The Pretty Blog)

Favorite Throwback

(via The Nifty Fifties)

Good as Gold

(via Lauren Conrad)

Laughable Truth

(via Pinterest)

Happiness Day to Day

(via Pinterest)

Have a fantastic weekend! And check in for two posts this Saturday and Sunday that I'm very excited about! As always, make good choices and stay classy (but always sassy). Gosh that was corny.

xoxo

Weekly Wonders

Between travelling, unpacking, re-packing and spending time with family this week (craziness!), I haven't had as much time as usual to surf the web and rack up a lot of things that I'd consider favorites this week. However, I was able to scrounge up a few things!

Today is a bit bittersweet. Classes start up again on Monday, I can't quite decide if I'm happy about it yet. I'm ready to have more of a day-to-day routine in place, but I love relaxing! For the past month this blog has been my priority; and that's the way I like it. But, I suppose I'll find a way to balance the million and one things I feel like I have going on this semester! It can't be that hard, right?

Since this weekend is the last weekend of freedom for most of us students, make the best of it! Happy Friday!

Favorite iPhone Background

via Simply Clarke

Best New Recipe to Try

via Sally's Baking Addiction

Brand to Watch

Commando Underwear 

(I'm telling you... NO more panty lines!)

Favorite Daily Thought

Must Have Desk Area

via The Glitter Guide

Best Laugh

A Look to Love

via Atlantic-Pacific

Best Eye Candy

Hello future husband.

Have a Happy Friday loves!

xoxo

Weekly Wonders

It's over! My favorite holiday also tends to be the most stressful holiday. Making sure to buy all the important people in your life gifts that you really, really, really hope they love puts a girl under quite a bit of pressure. I'm happy to say I think I did really well this year, although the people I love aren't necessarily hard to please... I mean, my brother got gift cards to every fast food restaurant imaginable and was beyond thrilled.

Anyways, now that Christmas is over and the only thing really left of the holiday season is New Years, I feel like I can finally breathe. Thank goodness! I'm anxiety-ridden enough without gift giving being involved. I know I said it yesterday, but I hope you gave gifts people loved and received gifts that put a smile on your face. 

Here's to the next holiday season, and the last "Weekly Wonders" post of 2013!

Favorite Little Tip

Best Holiday Look

via Little Blonde Book

Favorite Article

20 Mistakes Everyone Makes in their Twenties

Tastiest New Year's Treat

via hello, Wonderful

Best Advice

via The Fresh Hues Blog

Favorite Hair-Do

Have a wonderful Friday and an amazing weekend ladies!

It would be fantastic if you followed me on GFC or Bloglovin :)

xoxo