Beautiful Mess.

I get inspired by things that I encounter on a daily basis. I believe anybody who has any creative juices flowing throughout their body does. A lot of the times my prints are inspired by things I hear people say throughout my day. If I hear somebody say something catchy- I usually quickly take note of it since I tend to be somewhat of a forgetful person. (shocking I know!)

This print was inspired by the feeling I use to get when walking into OBUs Art Building. This building is one of the oldest on campus and looks it. When you walk through the doors it doesn't look like anything special until you hit the 2nd floor, the art department. The rooms are filled with messy floors with paint splattered all over the place and walls filled with ripped up paper used for drawing and sketches. Its a mess- but to the right eye...Its a beautiful mess. :) 

If you know me- you know I have a sick obsession with coffee. Mainly Starbucks coffee. I have tried again and again to switch over to the generic stuff they have at my office- but I just can't do it. To me to tastes like dirt. So if you have any suggestions to amazing coffee blends that don't break the bank- im all ears. This phrase "Decaffeinated Coffee is the Devils Blend." actually came from a quote I found online one day while searching for other alternatives to Starbucks coffee (see people, I try!!) This quote is so true though. On days when I don't have caffeinated anything- I feel like I drag and my day turns out to be nothing but nice. 

This poster was inspired by my brother Brandon or as I like to call him my "red headed hippie" or my 

"little free spirit". Brandon is somebody who doesn't follow the crowd. He knows what he believes in and sticks by it- no matter what the cost. It's an attribute that I sometimes wish I had. Brandon dares to be different everyday and I love it. :)

What inspirers you? 

Tickle Me Tuesday- DP Edition!

Something that is tickling my fancy today is my wonderful fiances new Iphone App! YAY! We have been waiting awhile for this thing to finally land a spot in the App Store and today is the day! 

{The guys from left to right: Coby, Garrett, Cody, Tyler, and Coby}

{Isn't my man good looking even as a cartoon character?!}

If you dont know much about the 5 Dude Perfect guys- Go check out there website here! A while back I did a blog post on these awesome guys so you can check that out here as well! 

So if you have an Iphone or Ipad, be sure to purchase and rate your Dude Perfect App today by searching "Dude Perfect"! 

Wedding Day Hair.

Today I am going to get my hair done to try and figure out what "look" im wanting to do for my wedding day. For a girl - what your hair looks like on your wedding day a big deal. For 23 years I have had my fair share of bad hair moments but Oct. 21, 2011 will not be one of them.

Here are some looks I might be rocking on my big day.

{Rainy cloud hair}  

They say its good luck when it rains on your wedding day- So why not have a rain cloud over your head all day?

{Just got out of the shower hair}

Every girl loves the feeling of throwing your hair up in a wet ponytail after a shower or dip in the pool...so why not bring that lovely feeling with you on your big day?

{the zig zag part is making a comeback hair}

Don't act like you never did this....

 Some of my best years were spent rocking the zig zag part so why not incorporate it on my wedding day while frying my hair with over hairsprayed curls??

{Dont stick a paperclip in the outlet hair}

Its artsy....right? 

{Grow a Garden in your hair...hair}

Accessories in the hair have become a big trend lately. Girls rock the feathers or small diamond bobby pins placed in certain parts of there up-do but why stop there? Why just have flowers in your hand when you can carry an entire garden down the aisle? 

{I promise im 18 and legal hair}

I think I enjoyed wearing pig tails so much in the EEE Tiger Tunes Show my senior year that im thinking of rocking the same hairdo. I've always liked ribbons so that helps. 

:) hope you enjoyed. 

Ode to my hippie brother.

Happy 20th Birthday Brandon! 

{How cute...we match. Thanks mom.}

Its hard to believe that my little brother is turning 20 today!! In my head he should still be the short chunky red headed kid who plays with Pokemon cards and does Karate! haha (he might kill me for saying that!) Right now Brandon and my dad are on a three day backpacking trip through the Grand Canyon for his spring break. Now some of you might be thinking that hiking through the Grand Canyon isn't really much of a relaxing vacation....but to Brandon...it is. He is my little free spirit hippie and I love him for it! 

{This is us at Rosemary Beach a few years back! It's one of my favorite pictures of us!}

{This is Brandon and his lovely girlfriend, Karis. I like her. :)}

  

{Brandon is also a model part time....haha jk jk...but isn't he handsome?!}

It's somebodys birthday today!!! :)

This week is birthday week for me! So many wonderful people in my life have birthdays in March!! And today is Amys birthday!!! Sooooo.... 

Happy Birthday to my best friend Amy Lynn Wentz!!! I love you!!!!! Right now Amy is in the beautiful state of California with Kate on her birthday and I am SUPER jealous. She says that if you don't get a Spring Break....make your own! 

Amy and I first met our freshman year when we both pledged EEE! She has stuck by my side through thick and thin (Eyebrows that is!) and been my biggest fan and supporter through everything! Today is her special day so show her some love on her blog All Things Girl! 

(Amy and I on graduation day....If it wasn't for her I wouldn't be wearing that cap and gown!)

(This is us LAST year on our senior year PC Spring Break Cruise trip!...Whew that trip was a blast- can we go back????)

On another note: Here is a design I did last week! Enjoy :) 

Romans 6:14

 "For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace." 

Confidence is Captivating.

So here are a couple of designs that I have done over the past couple of days....Im thinking of starting an Etsy site and selling my prints?? But im not 100% sure of that yet! I just find so much joy in taking inspirational quotes or verses and making them into art with typography! 

{I cant remember if ive ever posted my business cards I designed awhile back but here they are!}

{This is one of my favorite quotes by Nina Garcia! I actually was introduced to it by my friend Amy!}

{Sometimes us girls just need a good reminder that we are made PERFECTLY in Gods image..}

My First "Tickle Me Tuesday"!

I was so excited to find out this week that that I won the giveaway of a $20 dollar ITunes gift card off my friend Amys blog All Things Girl! Amy is very much a fashion forward thinker and is always talking about the latest trends and combination of accessories that will make you look and feel beautiful! Go check out and follow her blog if you already don't!

So today is Tickle Me Tuesday and here are a few items that I am LOVING this week! :) 

This is a design done by Tank and Tink on Etsy! I just LOVE this 4X6 print that says "I Design Stuff". Being a graphic designer myself, people ALWAYS ask..."So what do you do exactly??", and I always respond with "Uh I design stuff!" So when I saw this I just KNEW I needed to have it! There is also so many other awesome prints for sale that ive already got my eye on in her store! So go check it out!

These orange "Tribal Earrings" from Francesca's are some of my favorite right now! They are perfect for spring and for adding a little extra color to your outfit! If you know me...you know im all about the BIG and fun earrings! 

Something else that I am LOVING this week is seeing my Miss Arkansas evening gown dress in the Toney Bowls Spring 2011 Collection! Such an honor!! On a side note: I am in the process of selling all my pageant wear so message me on Facebook if you are interested in any of my dresses and swimsuits :) I promise to give a good deal!  

So what is tickling your fancy today???

Hope ya'll have a fabulous Tuesday! Keep it Classy friends..