words to live by

When it comes to relationships and boys, in my opinion you have to make your own mistakes to learn. I can tell you I have made the mistakes but I am still learning. I also know, like me, you will follow your heart even if heartbreak is ahead. But thanks to Glamour here are 15 rules for the single girl to live by. And because I can picture my self in a lot of these situations, I actually believe the outside party this time and I hope you will too!

1. Guys are like subway trains. Don't run after them; another one is on it's way.

2. If he says he isn't ready for a relationship, believe him.

3. Marry someone you want to sit next to for the rest of your life.

4. You don't want to be walked over, and you don't want a man you can walk over either.

5. To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.

6. The guys who were nerdy in high school make the best husbands.

7. You can tell a lot about a guy by how he treats your cab driver.

8. If he likes you , you'll know. If he doesn't you'll be 'confused'.

9. Respect yourself. You can't make him your everything, if you're only his something.

10. Never marry a man who has no friends.

11. Say no to guys you usually say yes to, and yes to the ones you normally say no to. (trying to keep us 'bad boy lovers' away from the bad boys)

12. Never tattoo a guy's name on your body

13. Personal hygiene is part of the package.

14. Don't trust anyone who doesn't laugh.

15. It's OK to show up at a guy's house with a dozen roses and declare your undying affection. It's OK to have too much to drink and call your ex 20 times and then to be mortally embarrassed when you realize your number must have shown up on his caller ID. It's OK, because making a fool of yourself for love is ultimately about you, how much you give and the distances you will travel to keep your heart wide open when everything around you makes you feel like slamming it shut and soldering it closed.

I need to come to realization with #8 and I need to believe #15.

xoxo

worth a thousand words

If this isn't romance I don't know what is.

Thank you Belathee Photography

xoxo

the things you can do...

Wednesdays are absolute chaos, so this will be short and sweet. My Step Mom and designer, Margaret Couch sent me a link to the top 100 most creative people in business. I just scanned through it, and these people are amazing! Check out number 98, Scott Schuman, he's on there for blogging! The Sartorialist looks awesome and it will be one of my daily reads. The Mac guy is of course number one, come on now... wish I came up with that one!

Take a few minutes to check it out and set your hopes high, maybe in a few years you'll be on the list! (I'm secretly hoping I am)

Few more items for my bucket list:

9. Go to an Ohio State vs. Michigan football game (Go Bucks).

10. Take a road trip across the United States, with no destination, just a ride.

11. Go to a Carolina vs. Duke basketball game (they are playing tonight, Go Heels!!)

12. Go to the Super Bowl

13. Drive stick shift

14. Learn to snowboard

xoxo

under my umbrella ella ella

I don't know what it is, but there is something great about an umbrella. Obviously protecting us from rain is one of their great qualities, but the image of an umbrella to me is so romantic and iconic. It is my plan in the future to do a little project with an umbrella, all I need to do is find the perfect one, hopefully in red. Although I just found this black and white Bella Pagoda umbrella that is so awesome but a little out of my price range. I also thought the Lover's umbrella was adorable and fit into my theme this month!

xoxo

the best thing i ever ate

Happy Monday, at least for me! I am super excited because my roommates and I are going to 1924 Prime, the steak house on campus. Yes, campus, I know I go to school at a country club. Anyway it always makes me think of my favorite restaurant and of course my former job. I was a hostess at Ruth's Chris Steak House in both

Wilmington and Greensboro, North Carolina. But in Wilmington I was opening a brand new store, and that means taste testing. Along with learning every ingredient in every food, I got to taste everything on the menu. Four days and 4,000 calories later I had eaten some of the best food I had ever had.

I have had a few meals there, but only with my discount and only on special occasions, so when I get to go to Ruth's Chris it's kind of a big deal. My favorite item on the menu is their cheese cake. Oh. My. God. It is that good, my mouth is literally watering. It is definitely hard to go there because everything is so good. And on those boring nights as a hostess I have put together the perfect meal for every season. So if anyone is heading there in the near future I have a ton of suggestions!

I bring up Ruthy's because Valentines Day is one of the biggest events of the year. I worked last year 11 am to 1130 pm. We had a little under 900 people in the book, I did not stop moving, but it was so much fun! So this year spend your hard earned money on a meal I can guarantee will be fabulous! And the service will make you feel like royalty!

xoxo

roses are red

Bringing in the spring, or trying to, I am obsessed with wearing floral. The brighter the better! I love dresses, bags, tops shorts, jewelry, anything floral and bright I want! The Garden Collection by H&M comes out in March and I cannot wait another day. Not only are the prints bright and bold and the shape of each piece is unique, but with this new collection is completely organic. Maybe if we protect our Earth with sustainable clothes we'll have spring weather more often!

Take a look, I seriously want everything and the prices are super cheap!

So natural, great for the beach

What a PERFECT valentine's day outfit, too bad we have to wait till March

This is my favorite, out at night or over your bikini to the beach!

Happy shopping!

xoxo

sealed with a kiss

After all the letting writing in Dear John it makes me want to stop texting, put down the phone and pick up a pen and paper. Although I know I won't be doing that anytime soon, a girl can dream. But after a beautiful love letter, a spritz of my perfume, all the letter needs is a kiss. Make sure he knows it's there with this cute lip stamp, by Cox & Cox once again! Too cute!

xoxo (kisses and hugs of course, I'm in desperate need of this stamp)