Reasons Why I Can't Wait for Spring + JORD Giveaway

Hello, lovelies and welcome back! The past few days in Pittsburgh have been absolutely beautiful! It was well over 70 the other day and I was super bummed I had to spend all day inside. I don't think Spring has officially sprung (especially considering its only 41 this morning), but it's getting pretty darn close. All of this beautiful weather has got my head full of blooming flowers and sunnier days. So, in commemoration of this lovely weather and the approaching springtime, I've decided to put together a list of things I'm most excited for this upcoming season!

This watch was gifted to me by JORD watches for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

5 Reasons Why I Can't Wait Another Minute For Spring:

1. Longer days
I'm 100% that person whose mood changes with the weather. I hate how quickly it gets dark now. I'm just happier when things are bright. I've already started to notice a change, but I'm soo ready for it to be light out until like 9PM. Soon!!

2. Spring cleaning
Okay, this is an odd one to get excited about, but I love getting into everything, purging what I don't need and feeling fresh and clean for the springtime. I honestly feel lighter when I get rid of a bunch of things that just s.i.t. in my apartment. You know that drawer you barely open and just push things around in if you ever do open it? I very strongly dislike that drawer. Spring cleaning gives me an excuse to go through the things I own and figure out what I need and what is just taking up space and weighing me down. Especially with my upcoming move this summer, this year's spring cleaning/purging will be crucial!

3. Spring clothes!!
Floral dresses, floral tops, floral jewelry, floral EVERYTHING. Okay, that might be a bit over the top, but I'm all about the florals (even my bedspread sports pretty burgundy flowers. (**see below pictures) Also, colors. Lots and lots of colors and flowy outfits! Everything light and beautiful is what I want to wear during the springtime. I seriously can't wait to pair all of my spring outfits with my beautiful spring inspired JORD watch! This outfit is just a tease of what is in store for Spring. Pastels, florals, lace and a beautiful light wood accent. This watch is just the right amount of springtime earthiness (definitely not a word but I'm using it anyway) -- light, bright, natural and inviting. It's everything I could want in an accent piece!

4. Outdoor activities
One of the occupational hazards of living in Pittsburgh is the cold weather in the winter. One of the reasons I get so excited for Spring is that I can finally go outside again for the pure reason of wanting to go outside and breath in the fresh air. I love sitting on my porch when it gets nice out and reading a book. Or going for a walk in the park nearby. Or even getting off my butt and going for a run. These are things I can never do in the winter months because it's just too darn cold.

5. Birds chirping
This is another odd one, but I love the sound of birds chirping. Really, I just love the sound of any and all life outside. Winter is so sad because most everyone stays where it's warm, and I miss out on the sounds of life. I love keeping my windows open in the warmer months and waking up to the sounds of birds chirping in the morning. It's my favorite way to wake up! I will definitely be a happier person when I can do this again.

And now time for the giveaway! 

I'm teaming up with JORD to help you ready your wardrobe for the upcoming season. Enter below for your chance to win a $100 gift card to JORD. A winner will be drawn on Sunday, March 5th, so get those entries in soon!

The best part?? Everyone who enters and doesn't win the $100 gift card automatically receives a $25 gift card either way!! What a steal!

Click here to enter!!

Ladies Wooden Watches

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What are you excited for this upcoming Spring??

xoxo,

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10 Shows to Binge Watch This Summer

Hey, there! I hope you all are having a wonderful Monday. It's a beautiful day here in Pittsburgh and I'm enjoying my only day off with my lovely blog. I can't believe we're about halfway through the  summer! I feel like it has flown by and I haven't even accomplished half of the things I set out to do. So in commemoration of all the time I've wasted watching tv and binge watching shows and I decided to bring you a list of my favorite tv shows of all time. At least one of these shows is bound to be a hit with you! They are all "binge watch" worthy.

10 Shows to Binge Watch This Summer:

10. Grey's Anatomy

I binge watched 6 seasons in two months the summer after I graduated high school. Needless to say, I was obsessed.

On Netflix

9. The Bachelor and The Bachelorette

I actually wasn't a fan of these shows until this past year. Mainly because I had never watched them and thought they were stupid. Now, I still can't say these shows are cinematic revolutionaries, but they're hella addicting and very dramatic.

8. American Horror Story

So much horror, so little time. I've never actually watched a full season of this show. They always came out during the semester and I was always busy with finals. Must. Catch Up. 

On Netflix

7. Gossip Girl

SUCH a classic. I could watch this shows for days and never grow tired of it. Blair Waldorf is my spirit animal.

On Netflix

6. The Vampire Diaries

I've been watching this show for years now. I started the summer after I graduated high school (it was the summer of tv shows, I guess) and have been hooked ever since. There's a book series that go along with it and that's honestly where I got started. The books aren't anything like the series, but they're both soo good. Highly recommend!

On Netflix

5. The Catch

I talked about this show in my Friday Favorites post and there's only one season of it out so far. If you want to start a new show, but don't have enough time to devote to catching up on season after season, this is a quick watch and extremely entertaining! I got my boyfriend, his friend, and his friend's girlfriend hooked on this show! That should at least give me a little credibility!

4. Modern Family

Wow. Just wow. 

3. New Girl

I don't want to give any spoilers away, because if you haven't watched this show yet, you really should turn on the TV straight away and watch it, but Jess is me in real life. 

--Awkward, thinks she funny, isn't usually that funny, dorky. The whole nine yards!

On Netflix

2. Pretty Little Liars

I will forever be obsessed with this show. Shockingly, I have not read the books and I should probably get on that at some point. Aria is my favorite, by far, but all the girls are amazing. I want to meet whoever is the stylist of that show. A+ A+ A+

On Netflix

1. Game of Thrones

This is another show I didn't watch for the longest time. I had seen the books in the bookstore I worked at and wanted to read them and watch the series, but I never got around to either of them for the longest time. There's a reason why this show is the most talked about and the most watched show. It's all around not what I had expected, but everything I could possibly ask for. 

Writing this post is making me both hungry and itching to turn on my tv and ignore the piles of work I should be doing. We'll see how long I hold out. I'm always in the business of finding new shows to watch, so be sure to leave your favorites in the comments below and I will be sure to add them to my list! Don't forget to add me on all of the social medias. I like the color pink and retweet pictures of cats. So if that's your thing, I'm your girl! Until next time,

xoxo,

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embroidery & street art

Hey all! This past weekend was one packed full of fun activities. Earlier this week, I wrote about my latest brunch trip  to Waffles INCaffeinated. This meal left me pleasantly full and ready to take on the rest of the beautiful Sunday afternoon. One of my favorite parts of Pittsburgh is the abundance of art. It seems that every where you look there is another fun mural, museum or theatre. If you know where to look and are looking for it, you can find art just about anywhere in Pittsburgh! So while my boyfriend and I were walking home from our brunch outing, I couldn't resist taking advantage of a photo opportunity with these beautiful pieces of street art.