Our Song

iFly by Ball Park Music.  It's an Australian band!

I really do love this song.  It's so very catchy!  Tim introduced me to it at some point shortly after we met when I was in Australia for the first time.  I can't remember the exact moment, but one day, he said to me, "I fucking love you".  After that, it kinda became our thing, and iFly became our song.  It may be crass, but sometimes, it seems like the only phrase that can somewhat accurately capture our feelings for each other.  This song will definitely be played at our wedding (when and if it happens in the far away future).  I guess we should tell any children present to cover their ears first :)


Have a happy day!

XOXO

Amanda

Ok, I Caved...

I bought the moccasins... and the fact that I'm more than slightly drunk DEFINITELY did not influence my decision to buy them.  Nope, not at all.  YAY MOCCASINS!

Seriously can't wait to get my new Etsy purchases in the mail!  I am going to follow up soon with a post on more Etsy finds that I am coveting right now.  Sleep tight!

XOXO

Amanda G!

My Awesome New Sweater!

Hi everyone!


Today is kind of a weird day.  I couldn't sleep last night so I spent hours and hours on Etsy wading through all of the amazing vintage things that can be found there.  I ended up sleeping in very late today (after I finally fell asleep around 6 in the morning) and was abruptly awoken by the mail man pounding on our front door.  The reason he had to do that is actually a funny story... basically one of the people who used to live in the house next door bowled over ours and another mail box with her car about two weeks ago.  The mail boxes have yet to be replaced by the land lord so the mail man has been unable to deliver our mail.  I guess he was frustrated by this because he scared the bejeezus out of me when he nearly knocked down the door at around 12:30 this afternoon.  But, the good news is, after I ran to the door wondering if a bomb had gone off, I received the June issue of Conde Nast Traveler magazine.  I'm not sure why, since I don't have a subscription, but in any case, I can't wait to read it.  Anyways, out of all of my laborious Etsy searching, I got some reward... I bought this super awesome nautical sweater!

I'm not sure what era it's from, but I plan on wearing it with skinny jeans and some brown moccasins.  I really would love to have these that I also unearthed during my search:

I could also picture wearing it with a black beret.  Awesome right?  This outfit would be perfect for when I first arrive in Australia, given that it will be winter there.  But it's nice that the sweater is short sleeved since Queensland winters are not exactly what I would call cold.

Speaking of Australia... I just finished applying for my working holiday visa today!!!! I am super excited but also freaking out.  I'm sure this is nothing compared to how I will feel a month from now.  

Well that 's all the news for today.  I have been a lazy bum today and have been spending far too much time on my computer so it's time for me to venture out doors for a little while.  I think I might visit the pottery studio and then go to my mom's house for dinner.  I hope you have a lovely day!

XOXO,

Amanda 

Another Great Song

I love this song, mostly because it always reminds me of my wonderful boyfriend, Tim.  It was one of the first new songs that he introduced me to after we met.  He played it over and over again on the stereo in his old beat up Celica.  When I listen to this song, I always remember the days that we spent exploring the forests and national parks that make up the Sunshine Coast hinterland.  Such great memories!  Here it is: 

Anyways, I hope you enjoyed today's music selection and that you had a lovely day just like I did.  It was hot and sunny here in Raleigh, just how I like it.  Tomorrow I plan on heading back to the pottery studio and practicing my new hobby.  I have a vase and a bowl to finish so lets hope they turn out all right!

Cheers!

Amanda

My Current Music Obsession

Ellie Goulding: Lights

I am OBSESSED with this song.  Make sure you click pause on my playlist on the right hand side of my page so you can listen to it.  I think I might give it a go at karaoke night next week :)  I haven't really checked out her other music yet, but I promise to do so soon.  You should too!

Around Raleigh: Locopops!

So it's officially summer... Ok, not officially, but with temperatures over 90 degrees, it's definitely summer in my book.  And who doesn't love a popcicle on a hot summer day?  I know I do.  Well, how about a gourmet, home made popcicle?  Even better right?  Right.  Locopops has been occupying its little corner on Hillsborough St. for some time now, and I have been wanting to visit for about as long as it has been there.  The adorable little shop logo definitely drew my attention from the first time I saw it.  Check it out:

Cute, right?  Anyways, I finally found the time to pop in the other day for a little visit and I was not disappointed.  The popcicles are around $2.20 each, which migh seem a bit steep for one popcicle, but, when you compare it the the price of ice cream, it's really not bad.  I tried the black raspberry mojito flavor... yummmm!  I definitely want to go back and try all of the unique flavors on the menu.  To find out more about what this little slice of heaven has to offer, visit there website here!  Do it.  And then go there.

Shopping Heaven

I am just going to take a moment to share with you all my absolute favorite place to shop in Raleigh.  As much fun as it is to hunt through endless piles of discarded junk for that one special treasure (as is required at most consignment stores), it is so very refreshing to find this gem of a shop where every other hanger pulled from the racks holds something worth looking at.  Revolver Consignment Boutique is a real treasure trove that can be found right next door to the gorgeous Victorian Rose bridal shop on Glenwood Avenue.  On every visit that I make to Revolver, I end up spending significantly more money than I had planned.

I suppose I shouldn't be advertising this place too much because I risk having all of the good stuff snatched up before I can get back over there, but I just love it so much that I can't help it!  But don't take my word for it... check it out!

Oh and Revolver also carries a few lines of hand made jewelry by local artists!  Check out some images that I snatched up from their blog: 

So lovely!  All images are taken from Revolver's blog, which can be found by clicking the link that's highlighted in the text above.