{Gussy} giveaway!

I usually post about giveaways on my giveaway blog, but I had to share this one here. =)

Gussy is celebrating over 100 blog followers!

The prize is based on how many comments are left, so I'm helping to spread the word. Seriously, if you won, you would not be disappointed. =)

Just click here for all the details. Please help add to the fun!

{Like to Love} No. 1

Have you ever seen these before?

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That, my friends, is an eos smooth sphere.

Organic lip balm. In a sphere. I think that is pretty darn cool.

A Note About {Like to Love}

I've decided that every once in a while, I will post about something I "like to love". It could be anything. Lip balm, lotion, candles, ice cream. If I like it, it could show up here. However, it is not really a review, and I'm not being paid. I'm just sharing things I like.

{Typical Life}

Do you ever feel like your life is just typical?

Run of the mill? Maybe even boring?

I know I do.

And then I started thinking.

What really makes life exciting?

For some people, it may be landing a new job, getting married,

flying an airplane, maybe even bungee jumping!

But maybe typical life can be brightened by simpler things.

Things like a child's laughter.

A completed craft project.

A new piece of music.

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A call from someone special.

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Or maybe just a good cup of coffee.

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What simple things make your "typical" life more exciting?

The Game of Life {from the Archives}

I had planned on writing a scathingly brilliant post for today. However, when your brain is running on very little sleep? Plans are changed. Hope you enjoy this post from my Archives (as in resurrected from The Sweetest Petunia)...

{Originally posted 1/9/09}

So we were playing Life this afternoon. I taught my nephew to play baseball (in the game, that is), and he broke a neighbor's window. "It was worth it," I said. "After all, little Freddie is named after me."

But my name is not Fred.

And, in the game of Life, I changed my name to Frieda Frofmeyer. Don't ask. No idea how I thought of that one.

The game progresses, the years go by. I get married, have 3 set of twins. I decided to name them. First of, my husband's name was Fred. Fred & Frieda Frofmeyer. And then the twins...Fred & Frieda, Jr. Frederick & Frederica. And Bob & Jane.

Oh yeah.

Jessica and I were dying laughing. =D

Just a peek into my incredibly random, extremely strange mind. I have no idea how I come up with thing like that. I mean, sure, Frieda's okay, but Frofmeyer??

Goodness gracious. =)

Lip Gloss, Anyone?

Hey, ladies! Are there any fellow lip gloss lovers out there?

I will admit that I don't wear a lot of makeup. If I'm lucky, I've go foundation on my face. Otherwise, I'm probably just wearing lip gloss.

Kelli over at Unnecessary Drama is hosting a Lip Gloss Swap! She's got all the rules and such worked out, so if you'd like to join in on the swapping fun, you can sign up here!

And who knows? Maybe we'll end up as Swap Gloss partners!

{Autumn}

I know, I know.

I *just* posted some orange favorites to celebrate October.

But I have fallen in love with SO MUCH of the loveliness of Autumn!

{That is soap!! You could eat it. Seriously.}

Unfortunately, this Florida girl doesn't get to experience the changing leaves and chill in the air first hand. I have to live vicariously through you northerners.

Tell me, what is it like? Is it really as amazing as I've imagined it? The colors, the sights, the weather, the smells...It's hard to imagine when it's still so hot. In October.

{Loving this bag. Oh, the leaves!}

This morning, I scraped together enough change to go to Starbucks. I know, pathetic. But I had to try it! The Pumpkin Spice Latte!

Oh my. It was sooo good. I took a sip, and "Autumn" is what popped into my brain. At least, my idea of Autumn. But I think others would agree with me.

And Bath & Body Works? You have done well. Ginger Vanilla.

"Rich, creamy caramel, fresh nutmeg and delicious gingerbread are blended with candied apple, lemon zest and warm vanilla to create this luscious fall fragrance."

It does smell really good. If you were wondering.

What do you love about Fall? Help out a Florida girl who doesn't get to experience it for herself.

Are you "falling for Fall"?

{Orange}

In honor of the 1st day of October, how about some lovely orange?

Will you...

Mini Pumpkin Blossoms

Wear it in your hair?

Graceful Vines Pillow

Spice up your living room?

Harvest Orange Cloth Napkins

Set a lovely Fall table?

Autumn Sunset Coffee Cozy

Or have it to go with your Pumpkin Spice Latte?!

How do you take your orange? Are you including any orange in your Fall decor/wardrobe/lifestyle this year?

Happy October!