#200

I can't believe I have made it this far! Post #200! Who knew I would have so much to say. Thanks to everyone who visits and reads. I love having this blog to share my thoughts, ideas, and accomplishments. I feel, though, that I need more direction in what I post here. So I am working on streamlining what I write about so that I can have a more clear focus.

Also, I will be debuting another lovely little surprise very soon. Please stay with me while I perfect it!

New Delights

It's late, Man v. Wild is on (Bear, yum...), and Doc is sleeping on my feet, but just a short post to tease with. Mom and I had a fun day of pizza and shopping. I got some seriously beautiful things to add to my abode but you'll have to wait until tomorrow to see pictures of it. Our home smells delicious thanks to some other new goodies. Just a tease, I know but I had to get my excitement out. Until tomorrow...

© The Simple Wife

Adoration: Boots Expert Line

I have sung its praises before, but I really like the Boots like of cosmetics and skincare. I had already moved to their face wash and toner, so I recently decided to make a switch from my usual moisturizer to Boots' Expert Line, Light moisturizer and I am smitten. It is a very sheer, light lotion that still quenches my skin. Plus it is easy on the wallet too. I was so sad when they discontinued the mascara I had fallen in love with, but I am now renewed.

Sensitive skin need extra care especially when it's prone to oiliness. This light hypoallergenic lotion with soothing aloe vera and green tea is specially formulated to hydrate the skin without causing oiliness. Fragrance-free and lanolin-free, it instantly absorbs leaving skin soft and smooth.

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Spankin' New

Again, we must remember that I am a fickle lady. I love anything new and different, but I think I'm finally happy with the look of this little blog. I have been working feverishly on the new heading and color scheme and it is finally complete! The picture is very special to me, it is my engagement ring and his wedding band. Mr. Grubbs surprised me with my ring- he chose it without any pointers from anyone! It is a vintage styled, beautiful, and amazing, and it fits me perfectly. To make it even better, he gave it to me via a piece of chocolate cake- yum! I love this man so dearly, and these rings are a wonderful reminder of what we have together.

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My First Subject

{I'm ready for my close-up}

Doc was a willing and eager model for my new camera. My family got me a Cannon PowerShot SD1100 Digital Elph 8mp for my birthday. I LOVE this camera. It has a huge viewfinder ( my main reason for wanting a new camera), a great zoom and awesome clarity. I also like that you can easily switch from Macro to Auto settings- great for close-ups! but the coolest thing is that when you are viewing your pictures on the camera if you turn the camera it will turn the picture too! Amazing what they can do with technology.

Updating the Nest

I hear that when a woman becomes pregnant she feels an overwhelming urge to "nest". Well I'm not pregnant but I have this feeling constantly. It may be the design instinct I have, but I am always looking for new and exciting things to accessorize my home with. Whether it's new annual flowers, changing out pictures in frames or just getting new pieces, I always want change. I'm a visual person and am in constant need for something interesting to look at. Mr. Grubbs is slowly beginning to understand this OCD part of my being, and he is a good sport about it.

So here are the latest additions to the Grubbs' house:

A new rug for the living room. Our previous one was soft and fuzzy on your feet but it caught tons of crumbs. So we have added this gorgeous brown rug with orange and gold vintage inspired designs. P.S.- Orange is my new favorite color!

I have also added a new arrangment to the floating shelf above our TV. I found these fun, coral frames at Pier 1 (a place that isn't always my favorite, but I find some funky stuff every now and then). Again, Mr. Grubbs has a great sense of style himself, but I think I scare him sometimes with the items and ideas I come up with. Compromise, compromise, and more compromise. Along with the frames I added 2 vases of colorful fruit since our walls are a dark bronze they needed a pop of color. Then my father-in-law's flag is fittingly paired with a gold sailboat- he was a Naval Seal.

Your home should be another expression of you, and we are always evolving, so your home should too! I feel a renewed love for my home and I can't wait to add more stuff, sorry Mr. Grubbs!