{Five Finds Under $5: Kitchen Edition}

Who doesn't love a good bargain? And at less than $5 each, you shouldn't feel any shopper's guilt!


These small bird plates could be used as wall decor or a spoon rest:

{Pier1, $5 ea.}

These Betty Crocker Utilitarian towels are fun and retro:

{Amazon, $5 ea.}

This Snack Time container is perfect for travel, kids or well...traveling kids:

{The Container Store, $5 ea.}

So, technically it's $0.99 over, but who could resist this super cute serving tray?

{Ikea, $5.99}

These boxes would be a perfect storage solution for recipe cards. The outside can even be labeled to make you uber organized. Plus they're a steal at 2 for $3.99!

{Ikea, $3.99}

Happy Thursday!

{Slipper Shoppin'}

In my search for new slippers, I found these cute little things at Nordstrom; but at $95, they seemed to lose some of their appeal.

{Nordstrom}

I don't know about you, but around here, we just don't break a Benjamin for house shoes.

These are an equally cute, less expensive pair at just $25. Not bad, but I thought I could do better. I mean after all...they are just to wear around the house before bedtime.

{L.L. Bean}

I was surprised that 'Tarjay' had nothing that tickled my fancy.
I was even more surprised when I found these at Walmart.
So they may not be quite as stylish, but they are oh so reasonably priced at $10!!! Can't beat that. And yeah...maybe the black is a little boring. But well, sometimes I like it plain and simple like that.

For you more daring folks, they come in this lovely shade of lavender.

{Wal*Mart}

{Truckin' It}

This has been my ride for the past week since my car has been in the body shop.
I was in my first wreck. Well, at least my first one while I was driving. Luckily, it wasn't my fault.
I was a little nervous about driving this beast of a truck around til my car was ready, but I must 'fess up.
I secretly l-o-v-e this truck. If only it weren't actually a truck. The inside has ridiculous amounts of room. It's perfect for haulin' babies around. (When the day comes...)
I'm gonna be a little bummed to go back to my small SUV, but I'll make it. At least it will be much easier to actually maneuver through traffic in, right?

{I love you more than...}

Sometimes a girl needs a little reassurance.

Personally, I think any of these cards would do the trick for me.
But this one.... this one would really make me feel special.

So, to all the Jameys fellas out there....don't wait til the last minute to buy Valentine cards. Think ahead! It scores you MAJOR brownie points ;)

{Photos via Storeyshop on Etsy}

{Wishful Thinking?}

{Etsy Find!}

I love the ethereal/vintage/feminine vibe of these gorgeous necklaces! So sweet and simple.
All of these can be found at WhiteOwl's shop on Etsy.

{Photos from Etsy}

{My escape from the cold}

This bitterly cold weather (at least by southern standards) is not good for my soul.

Or my skin.

It's keeping me trapped indoors and dreaming about what all I can do when I bust out of this place this summer.
I want that stone patio and gorgeous hearth.

I want the cozy feeling with the over-sized chairs and bright funky pillows.

I love the fun and eclectic pieces. I hate cookie-cutter Kirkland's-esque style.
I'm all for 'different'....so long as it doesn't sacrifice functionality.

So this is what I came up with.....

{Zucchini Orzo}

I found this recipe today, and it sounds positively delicious. I have a deep love for zucchini. You should, too!

Killer Zucchini Orzo

{I DID IT!}

I'm officially an Auburn alumnus. It's such a bittersweet day for me!

I missed the PW signing :(

So I'm a little bit bummed today. I had to study last night because finals are this week, so I wasn't able to hit up the P Dub signing in Atlanta. And, yes, by P Dub I am referring to the one and only Pioneer Woman. Love her!
Gosh she's purty!
Today I woke up with a headache the size of..well...my head. That's no way to start a day full of preparation for my Corporate Tax final.

It's rainy here, and that's no help at all.
If anything..it makes me want to go stick my head (without headache in tow) back under my big fluffy king size pillow!

I guess it will all be worth it when I finally graduate!
But that still doesn't change the fact that I don't have a signed Pioneer Woman cookbook in my possession now :(
If her hunky Marlboro Man was there, too.....then a big 'ol double :( :(