Saving the Green

 after switching out my summer clothes for fall clothes i took my mom's advice and hung all of the hangers backwards. now anything that i wear during the season gets turned around the right way. anything still left hung backwards will be removed and sold. i bring all of my things to  crossroads trading resale shop in williamsburg, BK, it's THE best kept secret. resale shops (other popular ones are plato's closet or buffalo trading) will give you more $ if you opt to take store credit which i always do because there's always something i want/need.

this next 'secret' is one andy and i <3. every saturday andy drives me to work in the city and we grab a free coffee. that's right free ninety-nine. if you brew starbucks coffee at home be sure to buy the bags that offer you a free coffee. i have one in my purse at all times since there is a starbucks on like every corner. it also helps if: your dad drinks it constantly, feels weird about bringing a bag in for a coffee, and collects them for you (thanks dad!)

if you're like me and buy cheap accessories from forever 21 be sure to coat them with clear nail polish. you will get a lot more wear out of the ring and will avoid a lovely green ring around your finger.

my final little tip is to use expensive wrapping paper as cheap (but not cheap looking!) artwork . you can generally find sheets of wrapping paper at little boutiques. (if you're in the city check out kate's paperie) we've used wrapping paper as decoration in two of our guest rooms. i'm in love! 

por ejemplar 

have any money saving tips? share them with me in the comments!

wishing you all a free cup of joe and a pocket full of cash,

meg

Happy Halloween

halloween didn't get much attention this year. the mixture: of working like crazy, october flying by, and my excitement for christmas has caused it to be a little overlooked. i did manage to make a few garlands..

my lovely dollar store decorations and the worst smelling candle ever from walmart. seriously don't ever get the buttered rum flavored candle.

franken nails

halloween cookies at our local bakery

our mini pumpkins

apple cider and the mummy returns, which was so good that i fell asleep

i love dunkin's  holiday donuts!

i hope your day was filled with lots of candy, trick 'r treaters and orange and black sprinkled donuts!

<3

the I Love You Jar

a while back my sister sent me a link to this awesome article from one of her favorite photographer's blog. i love all of her reflections on marriage, one idea she had was an affirmation jar..

 "Essentially, what you do is as the week progresses, any time your spouse does something that you appreciate, something you noticed, something that made you laugh – whatever – write it down and put it in the jar.  Then, at the end of the week, sit down together and read them together.  It sounds so simple, but it’s amazing what that little investment does for your marriage!"

i loved and stole the idea, and i must say it's super exciting each week to watch it fill up. so exciting, in fact, that we normally can't wait a full week to read them!

a Laugh For Your Wednesday

the funniest Halloween prank ever.

Falling for Fall!

recently my mom and i went on a little "fall hunt" for acorns. we turned them into fall decor (along with some pinecones) by spray painting them gold.. sooo easy! i think i'll make some silver ones for the christmas season too..

My Best Friend's Wedding

it's been crazy for us as our friends have started to get married. i guess in my mind we would always be married and our friends would always just date? maybe i just  always thought things would stay the same way they were when we left college. but (fortunately) things progress: friends move away, get real jobs, get engaged , and even get married! and we are even more blessed for it. we'd been looking forward to this wedding since before they even got engaged, and it was even better than anticipated. so without further adieu here's my (very image heavy) post of images from their wedding, leigh and her mom have a gift for decorating and it's all seen in their little details.. again, sorry for the image quality, my camera broke at their wedding :-(  

here's our invite printed on a hanky (for our happy tears)

on flight reading sky mall  pondering the necessity that is 1.)the inflateable tie pillow and 2.)"bashful" bigfoot sculpture

upon our arrival.. how sweet is this?  i forgot about the luxury that is, shaving cream

love these wedding/shower favors!

and our bridesmaid tote gifts filled with TX love and appliqued with our initials

trying to snap a picture before the wedding..

the beautiful bride

andy (looking quite dapper) and i before the wedding

me with the bride right before the wedding

vintage stirrers.. such a great little detail

yes, the bride wrote this..so cute

door of memories

cupcake table

photo booth fun

the texas sunrise.. something you definitely don't get in NY

we are so excited for the arlitt's and their new life together!
<3

San Gennaro Part Deux

we made our 2nd annual visit to the san gennaro festival in little italy. last year we had just moved to brooklyn. this year we knew what to expect, so we thought... little did we know it was the year of the italian food mascots. check out me with giant cannoli 

and andy with tomato man 

rice ball... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

and of course the prize that everyone anticipates winning at this italian holiday. the rastafarian banana. 

my husband's creative baby..

a few weekends ago andy and i headed to new jersey for a weekend so that andy could record his ep. i'm so proud of him for following his dream and finishing it! i have to mention that it was our good friends brendan (who's such a talented musician.. check THIS out) and his brother ryan made this all possible!

i can't wait to share updates once the cd is complete.. but i'm just so proud, i couldn't wait for the finished product to spill the beans!