A Few of My Favorite Things

With the holidays quickly approaching, I'm obviously scrambling to make lists of all that my heart desires on top of getting a list together of gifts to purchase for all of my loved ones. These are the items at the top of my wish list this year!

Monogrammed iPhone Case ($44): Haymarket Designs

Hokie Coffee Mug  ($15): Swanky Press

Tri-Strand Pearls ($98) & Infinity Scarf ($68): J. Crew
Chanel Perfume ($68): Nordstrom
Sparkle ($35) & Monogram Pillow ($29): PB Teen
Monogram Bracelet ($110): BCS Designs

What are your favorite things this holiday season?

Miscellany Monday.

I have been all over the board this last week. There are so many things going on at work, at home, and all I want to do is get through this week so I can peacefully enjoy Chick Fil A and Jimmy Johns this weekend while watching my Hokies take on ECU!

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I am in desperate need of something easy and fun to make for the tailgate this weekend. Momma is making crock pot mac and cheese, but Pinterest is letting me down with new ideas for dessert. There will be a pig pickin' at my brother's frat house, so I really need some cute cookies that are effortless. And maroon and orange. Suggestions are appreciated!

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I finally bought myself my promotion present (one of those exceptions in "No Spend September"), and am in love! I hope that it stays sunny all week(end) so I can sport my new sunnies!

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After some stressful (but interesting) days at work, sometimes there is nothing better than coming home and finding some hilarious E-Cards online.

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I was in Times Square last night for the first time in YEARS. It certainly was not as crowded on a Sunday night and walking around was great. I had forgotten how magical the lights are, and how NYC really is the city that never sleeps. I'm making a new NYC bucket list to visit all of the super touristy spots that I try to avoid on my trips in.

Magnolia Lane.

With the start of college football this week, I have been realigning the priorities in my life. Maroon and Orange clothing has taken over the bright Lilly colors of my wardrobe, and there wont be a Saturday morning for the rest of the fall that my coffee will not be consumed out of a Virginia Tech mug. With hopes of moving out of my parent's house in the next few months, I've been looking into stocking my own home with fabulous spirited goodies.

I read about Magnolia Lane on a few blogs, and finally decided to check it out. They have some adorable pieces that I must have in my life ASAP.

Picture Frame

Serving Tray

Coaster Set

Enormous Coffee Mug

I know where my Hokie butt will be tomorrow at 5:30pm, cheering on my team as they take on Alabama! Who will you be rooting for this weekend!?

The Return of College Football. #beatbama

#beatbama

It's been my motto since 2009, the last time my beloved Hokies took on The University of Alabama in the Chik Fil A College Football Kickoff. While I will be tuning in to watch UNC take on USC tonight, I am no doubt ecstatic to don my maroon and orange, and watch my team on Saturday night.

I traveled to Atlanta 4 years ago to watch this matchup (granted, Tyrod Taylor was playing QB and our offense was much stronger... I'm not bitter about Logan Thomas or anything...). I truly wish that I could have made the journey again, seeing that it was hands down one of the best weekends of my life.

My entire sorority family made the 5 hour road trip to Atlanta. The car was packed with food, alcohol, and everything we could possibly need for a successful weekend. We stayed in Athens and were lucky enough to be able to explore both cities that weekend. Obviously the highlight of the weekend was the tailgate and the game in the Georgia Dome!

I would love nothing more than to be back in that dome on Saturday night! All I can ask for is that my Hokies play a respectable game and play with all they've got!

Hokie Hokie Hokie Hi! Tech Tech VPI! Solah-Rex Solah-Rah Polytech Virginia! Ray Rah VPI TEAM TEAM TEAM!

#beatbama