My month in Instagram...

I know I've been hiding out for quite sometime now...I must apologize for that.  I believe I struggle with seasonal depression, and when the sunshine goes into hiding so do I!  

I accomplished very little in January, and was feeling very uninspired.  But I must say I feel like that has all changed this last week!

The sun finally decided to show it's lovely face, 

and with it my energy and inspiration returned!

Since I don't have a lot to show for myself in January I thought I would show my highlights through Instagram...

I hosted a mini New Year's Party for my sisters, and two close girlfriends!

 We had a blast!

 Went post-Christmas shopping with my sis & dear friend Madelyn. 

We had quite the entertaining shopping experience!

Then it was time to say goodbye to Mattie...it made me very sad.

That is when my seasonal depression set in. :(

 To try to distract myself I put my focus on redecorating my breakfast room.

I found this cute table and chair set for $300 on Craigslist!

 

 I then repainted these panels I found at a garage sale for $5!

I crocheted a new cream & gold scarf...

 ...while catching up on all 3 seasons of Downton Abbey. (LOVED!)

Then my husband surprised me with a beautiful bouquet of roses! 

 Cuddled with my Chihuahua...

Finally the sun came out the last week in January...

and so did my flowers!

 You can tell Zorro enjoyed the sunshine just as much as I did!

I attempted to try the center part on my hair for a sleek new look...

and found a beautiful sea foam green top at Old Navy!

 (I know you can't see much of it in this pic.)

So all in all I guess January wasn't that bad...I was just going through my winter blues!

Now I am already preparing my yard for Spring! 

I can't wait!

So how was you your month?

~ Elle

Counting down the hours...till 2012

Wow, I have been seriously missing in action over Christmas and I apologize for that!  We had a great time visiting family and friends in Missouri, but it was also exhausting!  I was going back and forth every other day between my family and Justin's, meeting up with friends, getting a stomach bug, helping my sister move, and driving back down to TX with only 3 people, but still 5 dogs!  Does that not sound like a busy week?!?  :) 

So what are your plans for tonight? Me, I'm just going to hang with friends in a casual relaxing get together. After all the craziness of Christmas, I am excited to get to just chill with wonderful friends this evening!

Have a FANTASTIC New Year's Eve wherever you might be!

Now, if I was going to a New Year's Party where I needed to dress up, THIS is what I would wear! I love this look, and I'm crazy about sparkle! What better time to wear it than New Year's Eve! (You can bet I will still have something sparkly on regardless of my casual event!)

From kristenkeehnle.polyvore.com

Happy New Year's to all and keep your eye out for my 2012 resolutions tomorrow!!

~ Elle