friday finds

not feeling so hot today, but... these little finds brightened my day!

who would have known the beauty in hot air balloons, thank you Once Wed

gorgeous necklace from OhJoy, who wouldn't have a good day with this on? And I just got the sudden urge to shop!

Lovely add from Tiffany for some Valentines Day gifts (although this year, all I want for Vday is the iPhone 4 :)

I don't know if you can read this quote from Apartment34 but it made my day, "The key is to strike a balance to temper Fantasy with Reality" love that

happy Friday

xoxo

pink?

Every girl always fantasizes about her engagement ring, since the little blue box has been in my mind since day one, I never pictured anything but diamonds. UNTIL, I saw these gorgeous pink rings on Once Wed. I am officially rethinking my fantasy!

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fortunate

Found these adorable coin purses on Greedy Girl! They are such a cute idea! Totally need one for that loose change I am 'fortunate' for, no pun intended!

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hallelu loves you

So, it is finally time for me to share my favorite boutique with you. Located on Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington, North Carolina, Hallelu has one of a kind women's clothing and accessories. Every time I come to Wilmington, I buy one or two pieces and everything I go home with is amazing! The best part is, no one else has it! The beach bum, relaxed, but high end. If I could have a shopping spree any where of my dream it would be here! check out their facebook page, twitter, blog and website! Its all amazing!

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breathtaking is right

Saw a few on Oh Joy!, photographs by Rodney Smith.

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

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100 balloons

This is my 100th post! wow, I can't believe it!

First day back to classes and I am thrilled! Finally taking all these fun classes in my major and I couldn't be more excited. Started the morning off with Typography. Every one had to choose an antique letter from a hat and I chose an ampersand (&) and I am thrilled. It is my 'letter' for the semester and I cannot wait to see what I will do with it.

Also visited Hallelu's blog (my favorite boutique on Wrightsville beach) and found these beautiful photos. There is just something about balloons. And so appropriate to celebrate the 100th!

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snow day

Here in North Carolina, my first day of school is cancelled!! I am bundled up on the couch about to make toasted marshmallow hot chocolate! yumm!

Found these two photos on Once Wed, the coral color of the flowers and the cake pull me out of the cold and give me a burst of warmth on this cold, wintery day. stay warm!

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the sketch book

Feeling a little under the weather and vegging out on the couch for the day. I was reading my daily blogs, and thanks to Mrs. Lillian I found a new one I am in love with. I has to be the most upscale, beautiful 'sketch book' I have ever seen! Here are some of my favorite sketches done by Inslee Haynes.. take a look and find your favorites as well. She has officially become one of my daily reads!

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a few of my favorite things...

Oh Joy! one of my favorite blogs did a little list of favorite things for 2011. In my opinion 2011 is the year to celebrate beautiful things! here is my list :) what's yours?

CUPCAKES

PINK TUTU'S

FLIP FLOPS

PONY TAILS

KEY LIME PIE

PINK FROSTING

SPARKLE SHOES, WELL ANYTHING THAT SPARKLES

TRUFFLES

WHITE ROSES

CLEAR WATER AND WHITE SAND

DIAMONDS

GOLDEN PUPPIES

EXPENSIVE CHAMPAGNE WITH HIM

CHEAP BEER WITH THE GIRLS

CANDLE LIGHT

ANYTHING IN LAVENDER

WHITE DRESSES

SUMMER

CONVERTIBLES

MOVIE MARATHONS

ONE LINERS BY BETHENNY FRANKLE

THE FUTURE

GOODNIGHT KISSES

SUNDAYS

HOT PINK TOE NAILS

SAIL BOATS

SURPRISES

CURLY HAIR

CREATIVITY

enjoy! off to curl my hair and paint my toe nails pink!

xoxo

lucky

Woke up this early this morning to attend my 3rd reschedule of Jury Duty. Trying to come up with every excuse I can to get out of this, I realized I forgot to call and check in the night before. I show up 5 min early and no one was there. Come to find out everyone that was summoned for this date is excused for the next 2 years or so! Wow, I got so lucky! After a short nap I got up feeling energized and inspired.

I have organized every drawer and closet and now I am moving on to organize my life on the computer.

I found a gorgeous bedroom on Design*Sponge and I Love it! The dark taupe on the

wall is gorgeous and I love the "love" detail between the pillow, simple and romantic.

Then I found this photo on Once Wed and have officially decided that this glitter shoe fad, which I love, (I have a silver peep toe my self), is so breathtaking with a wedding gown. The gold, skin color sparkle makes the white pop and adds that little something special. I think it should be something old something new something sparkle something blue. Just my personal girly opinion!

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job hunting

Happy new year everyone! I can't believe it's 2011, a year I have been talking about since I was 5, my graduating year! I am graduating in May and I need a job!! My first step was to create a portfolio online! so here it is everyone! Please check it out and let me know what you think....

Kelsey Couch's Portfolio

(more work to come from my final semester in college!)

xoxo