Henley Manor Dream

At the end of this summer I have to move out of my boyfriends apartment and find my own place to live.  Since I came here I've had my eye on this gem. Being in Cedar City, it is Shakespearean themed and just as beautiful inside as it is outside. It used to be an old bed and breakfast but was foreclosed on and just had a for sale sign up. BUT the other day I saw a for rent sign and literally screamed in my car. I toured the house this morning and it is everything I want! Like I want to buy it and live there till I graduate, and maybe even after, that's how beautiful and amazing this place is.

The only thing standing in my way is a group of middle eastern boys who got to the landlord first. I've been kicking myself since I found this out because it took my a while to realize that the for rent sign was for students. I guess the boys called first. I am praying and hoping that they don't sign the lease for the fall semester. If I get the house I want to live there until I graduate, that's three full years (and most likely including summers). The boys have until this Friday to make their decision. So until then my mind is just taunting me!!

Fingers crossed and lots or prayers because this would be amazing if it works out! Just the thing that I need to finally feel at home and apart of something here.

Love Always <3

Lexi

 

Ps.. Did I mention that it has a fireplace, granite counters, two story high ceilings, chandeliers a bathtub(s) with jets, balcony, patio, double doors, closest space, in my price range and totally my style!! It's also in the most perfect location, right in the middle of everything I need.

hair pins

When I was at home, I went into my mothers sewing kit and found all these cute little flowers and bows. I pulled out the hot glue gun and started putting them on bobbypins. I think they make a cute little touch to a simple hair due. 

These are also my natural curls brushed out and a day dirty, sometimes I don't shower :) 

Love Always <3

Lexi

mint stripes

Lace top: forever21 Green tank: forever21 Skirt: Francesca's Necklace: target

Francesca's is this cute little boutique like store that has all kinds of fun stuff, but it is a little pricey. Recently they had this awesome sale though so I snagged this skirt. I have kind of a hard time finding what to pair it with though (suggestions are welcomed in the comment box below).   

Love Always <3

Lexi 

 

heavy medal

Sweater: Ann Taylor  Jeggings: BP Nordstrom Boots: London Bracelet: Grandma's Necklace: forever21

I wore this outfit to turn in my resume at a few coffee shops, home decor, and thrift stores. The sweater I got while  I was home on spring break at Ann Taylor for only $9!! You can't go wrong with a sale like that, and it is suuuper comfy! The jeggings were a splurge. I got them around my Jr. of high school. They kind of look like maternity pants at the top (it's basically an elastic band) so I make sure to wear longer lose fitting tops with it. It is a perfect match too since they are tighter than a regular jean is, and they make your butt look great ;) Who wouldn't love a pair of jeans that make you look amazing, but are still comfortable and stretchy enough that they wont restrict you from any normal activities. The boots I got last spring break some where in London, I've worn them out but I can't throw them away. The bracelet was one of my staple items in high school. It was my grandmothers and has beautiful gold floral detailing. 

breakfast for dinner

Keeping it simple with breakfast for dinner 

Guess which plate it mine and which is Ryan's 

I made the pancakes without eggs and milk; instead I used yogurt and water. They came out great too. Light and fluffy just the way we like them. To get even healthier, instead of using pam or butter to coat the pan I used coconut oil. You just have to use the smallest of small amounts, if you use too much you will end up with a mush for a pancake. 

Try it and tell me how they came out! 

Love always <3

Courtney

pink splatter paint

Top: Ann Taylor Loft    Shorts: Urban Outfitters    Shows: Thrift store in St. Louis   Headband: Forever21

Being goofy while getting ready. The white out dance was a bust so we ended up going to the C-City dance which was a blast. 

I did Jackie's hair for the night, four bobbypins and it stayed all night

comfy

Top: forever21 Jeans: sevenjeans: Marshall's Belt: Lucky Necklace: Forever21 Headband: Target

If you haven't noticed yet, I am a total sales shopper. These jeans are the only designer jeans that I have, and I payed a total of $20 for them. I got them my sophomore year of high school and still wear them all the time. Jeans are hard to come by for me so I don't mind splurging a little bit, but these are by far my favorite. The belt was also a splurge, but it's lasted me probably 4 years so far and still holding up fairly well.