Sneak Peak!

Hi Ladies! Ok, so I have been super busy working on baby shower gifts for my friend Kristy. I have gotten such positive responses that I decided, what the heck, I am going to start a website like I have always wanted to do. I really really tried to wait to show you these things until my website was up and running, but I just can't stand it any longer. I love love babies with big bows, and all things girly. Take a sneak peek! Items will be available soon, details to come!

Currently on Repeat

Happy Friday ladies! It is a gorgeous day here in Lex, Ky and I am just in a great mood. I am excited about a relaxing weekend... I have big plans to a.) see my Setzer babies tonight b.) clean my room and c.) find the floor of my closet. Exciting stuff.

Anyways, I wanted to share with you all one of my most recent and greatest finds. Wilson Philips Pandora. I am pretty much obsessed with Pandora anyway, but the smooth 90's listening is awesome. I work on the production side of things for several different publications, so my days consist of a LOT of computer time. I swear, the Wilson Phillips Pandora makes my days SO much brighter. For your listening pleasure, I have compiled a list of some of my favorites. Every time a new song comes on I find myself saying "OMG I use to LOVE this song!" Ad then I flashback to my old house circa 1992 and see myself dancing around in a pink tutu. Sidenote: some of these might be from the 80's... I am really a bad judge of time here but anyways, in no particular order...

Cherish- Madonna

Please Don't Go Girl-NKOTB

Hungry Eyes- Eric Carmen

I Have Nothing-Whitney

That's what Love is For-Amy Grant

Eternal Flame- The Bangles

You're in Love- Wilson Philips

Must Have Been Love- Roxette

Listen To Your Heart-Roxette

Alone-Heart

Like a Prayer-Madonna

Hard to Say I'm Sorry-Chicago

All I Wanna Do is Make Love to You- Heart

The Dream is Still Alive-Wilson Philips

What About Love-Heart

This is a beyond excellent playlist to clean to, trust me. So do yourself a favor ladies, download these songs and then get to doing something productive. I will be doing this exact thing this weekend, and might even make my blog playlist reflect these fine choices.

PS: I am completely open to suggestions for additions. (Erin help me out here...) GO!

Additions:

I Think We're Alone Now-Tiffany

Heaven is a PLace on Earth- Belinda Carlisle

How Can We Be Lovers if We Can't Be Friends-Bolton

King of Wishful Thinking- Go West

Inspiration From a Friend

Today I got an email from my sweet friend Molly, you remember Molly from here and here! It was the sweetest email. Molly knows I have been going through a hard time, and have made some pretty big decisions in my life recently, and thought that this devotional was perfect. I absolutely loved this, and read it twice. Sometimes I think we all need to be reminded that we are not in control, yes we make our own choices, but no matter our choices, God will still accomplish his plan for each of us. I posted the whole thing, and hope that you all enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks Molly!

"It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes." Psalm 118:9

"I had looked forward to this moment for days. I sat across the table from my friend and poured out my heart about a big decision I had to make. As I looked into her eyes, I just knew she would have the wisdom I needed. I waited expectantly for her advice.
Instead of an answer to my problems I got a mini sermon. One I needed to hear. My friend pointed out that I was looking to the answer and not the Source of all answers. I thought if I just made the right choice, I would solve all my own problems. "You need to take your focus off making the right decision and trust God," she said. "No matter what you decide to do, He will still take care of you and He will acc omplish His purpose for you." (from Psalm 138:8)
I nodded soberly. My friend was right. I had gotten caught up in the outcome. I was placing my trust in princes—looking to people and circumstances for the answers—instead of accepting the truth that, no matter what decision I made, God was going to take care of me. I had made the decision so uber-important that it had eclipsed God's place in my life.
I had prayed to make the right decision. I had journaled pages to Him about it. But ultimately, I reasoned, since He hadn't written the solution in the skies for me, I had to make my own choice based on what I felt was right. I had forgotten that He would still be there working all things together for my good after I made the decision, just as He had before.
If you are facing a big or little decision in your life, seek Him above all. Don't let the outcome or the opinions of others become more important that the One who "opens His hands and satisfies the de sires of every living thing" (Psalm 145:16).
No matter whether you make the right decision or the wrong one, He will still be there walking with you, loving you, and helping you. Pray about your decision. Read His word. Seek out godly counsel. And then make the best decision you can. Sometimes the biggest decision is to simply make one. Place your trust in Him and rest in the fact that He will meet you on the other side of whatever decision you make."

Proverbs 31 Ministries

Hilarious! No, Heelarious!

I just got an email from my BFF at work with a link to an article on these...

Erin knows of my love for high heels, and for babies, so she thought I would enjoy these absolutely hysterical baby shoes. They are heels for babies! Have you all seen these before?! So funny. Apparently they are pretty controversial according to the article, but I think they are just too funny. If I saw one of my girlfriends at a party and her 6 month old had on her party heels I would crack up. Clearly no one is seriously going to put these on their sweet baby everyday, but for a special occasion I think they are absolutely hysterical. Let me know your thoughts ladies! I want to know if any of you have seen these/ put these on your little divas!

"Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your path" Proverbs 3:5-6

Baby Bliss

Sooo... I spent the entire evening before, during and after the Bachelor, and After the Final tweet, working on baby shower gifts for baby Caroline, soon to be sweet baby girl of Kristy! I am so excited and cannot wait to show you all everything I worked on. Lets just say sweet baby Caroline is LOVED and is going to be the most stylish little diva ever. I wish I could post pics rightthisminute but I will have to wait until Thursday evening, after Kristy's shower so we don't tip her off to what she is getting! Also, baby Caroline better know her Aunt Allison burned her thumb and thigh (don't ask! ha) working on her gifts. But I had so much fun doing it so it doesn't even matter.

Has anyone had experience with Etsy? I haven't really but Brit suggested that I check it out for some things I have been working on... might have to do that. :)

Random

Hello lovelies! OK so, I WAS told i looked like my idol Carrie Underwood on Friday. No joke, I almost peed my pants. Several people have told me this before which I absolutely am completely flattered, but this was the first time it came form an absolute stranger! I almost died. I had my hair curly so perhaps I was channeling Carrie. I dunno. Have I told you all about the time Carrie and I had a moment at her concert, she looked right at me smiled and winked. True story. Maureen, she totally looked at us, you recall. Here is a pic of my hair, I know I am a loser. I also got to see my BESTIE Maureen in Chi-town this weekend. SO good to see her. I love her. And I was so digging her new straight less-hairspray hair she was rocking. Mo-you know I totally noticed this! It looked fab. Kisses Mo! I miss you already. Ok I am off to bed, just wanted to update you all on my Carrie moment, and my Mo Diva love fest. Night!

This Just In... Was just told I looked like CARRIE UNDERWOOD!

Baby Shower Time!

Guess what fun surprise I am working on for an upcoming baby shower for Kristy... it involves all of my favorite things! I cannot WAIT to show you all the finished product!

The Sweet Pug Dog's New Collar

Hello lovelies. So on a lighter note, I wanted to show you Miss Sadie Belle's new collar! How precious is this? She loves it. She feels so much prettier than she did before this collar. I highly recommend that any of you with ladies running around should get one! I got it from this cutey doggy website trendy puppy.

Thank you to all of you who have sent such supportive messages. I love you all very much and know that throughout all of this, I will get through it because of your support and friendship. :)

Also, I do believe I have the best boss in the whole world. look at the gorgeous tulips and sweet, heartfelt card that were waiting for me on my desk this morning. She is amazing.

I also may have included some other flower pics, she has given me so many! Love her. And yes, that is a mini chi you see on my desk. Whats a girl to do?

Please Forgive, My Blogging Hiatus.

Sooo... first off, it is February 2010. I have not blogged since June of 2009, yikes. It has been a crazy year, so please forgive me. I started blogging a year ago to help me through a difficult time in my life, so it seems only fitting that I start blogging again during another. I am not going to get into things too much, as it is still hard for me to talk about. This past year has been a whirlwind for me, and those I love. I ended a four year on/off again relationship with someone I truly loved, because he wasn't ready to commit at the time. I spent the next months crying myself to sleep, and trying to shut that door, only 10 months later to have him come back into my life and propose. The perfect proposal. I said yes with all of my heart-and only into the months to come did I realize what a huge decision was weighing on my heart. I chose to end the engagement. I have never felt more pain, but at the same time more peace with anything in my life. As little girls, we grow up believing that Prince Charming will come into our lives, everything will be perfect and we will know exactly what our path is. If only it were that easy. I have become such a strong person this past year, and I guarantee I would not recognize myself a year ago. I have realized so many things, but most importantly that the only agenda that matters for my life, is mine and the one God has for me. I have to make my decisions solely on what i feel in my heart, as hard as they may be. I have unbelievable friends, constantly offering unwavering support. Although I am hurting, I find comfort in this prayer my FF (forever friend) Sara sent me:

"Father I pray for my sister. Give her a heart of desire and comfort and give her a fresh yearning for your truth. You are the god of abundance. You are the giver of gifts. For these next few weeks, dear God, give her an abundance of spiritual gifts. Pour out your mercy. Welcome your daughter with open arms. Father, make these next weeks a refuge for her. Give her emotional safety, mental peace, spiritual passion and deeper friendship. Make your truths poignant and alive to her. Give her wisdom beyond the meager offerings of this teacher. Where there is brokenness, bring healing. Where there is mourning, bring comfort. Where there has been "gotta be" replace it with "when you are." We bring you our everyday lives and all our imperfections. We lay everything we meant to be and everything we want to be at your feet. Oh father, make our offering beautiful."

Thank you to all of my amazing girlfriends, and thank you for being there with me through all of this-reminding me that I will be ok. I love you.