Week, and a half through Instragram

I like to do these posts on Mondays, but I let this past week kind of get past myself. I also don't normally post on Thursdays here, but in my fitness and health blogs. Anyways, here is life in South Florida through the lens of my iPhone, and the clever techniques of instagram. 

Scored an amazing iPad2 case from Target

Black bear hanging out on my Grandmas front yard. Nothing scary...at all... She lives in Northern Michigan, just south of Traverse City

I don't go to the mall often, but when I do... I make it count! Who couldn't pass up a buy 3 get 3 free deal from bath and body works? I'd say I am stocked up for the year. 

I prioritized my closet this week, with fitness clothes only. Reaching my -30lb goal by mid August my friends. 

Showing off my freshly manicured nails with a Kate Spade inspired canvas piece. 

Just a friendly reminder

I found this to be rather colorful and inspiring. I have it displayed under my computer monitor as art. 

Lost a couple pounds, treated myself to a reminder of infinite love. 

opps....

Grocery shopping at Target. Getting healthy in this family. What you can't see are the lemon poppy scones... just kidding. 

Feeling oh so pretty with no makeup and my workout gear. 

Having a blast on a day off. 

This stuff is amazing

Work Uniform Envy

I really don't have much to talk about with this outfit, shocking I know. All I can say is penny loafers rock my world, and we all know I have a special place in my heart for "All Typed Up Clyde" courtesy of Kate Spade. I bought some loafers from Target, and sadly the penny wouldn't stay.

Welcome Back

I know it's been some time since I've last blogged. We went on a trip, got overwhelmed with car shopping and long work hours, then we both got sick (I was out of work a week), and we actually bought a new car. Those of you who may know Eric and I personally know that the car he has been driving hated us, and we've been playing the car pooling game for a couple months now. The good thing is, we had almost similar work schedules, and days we didn't we made it work. Lucky for us we work the same exact job - just in different cities that are only separated by 2 exits. You would have thought that during my week off work I would visit my blog, but I didn't. I laid on the couch reading blogs and getting hooked on Gossip Girl. Thank you Netflix for that new obsession (please no spoilers I'm only in season 3). So, here's whats been going on in our lives...

 1. One day while arriving to the office early on a car pooling day- I noticed how awesome the brick pattern outside my work is. It looks even cooler though instagram.

2. We went to Jacksonville FL for a convention and had the coolest view from our top floor hotel room. We were on the 19th floor with a great view of the river.

3. Right after a in-home movie night, fireworks went off right outside our apartment window. It was pretty darn cool, we sat right on the bedroom floor peaking our head outside the window.

4. Then another night we hit up downtown with the intentions of open-mic night at a low key coffee shop. Unfortunately the joint canceled open-mic so it was conversation and walking. It's alright though, the ladies of the group had a blast.

5. I've fallen in love with seaweed salad and my awesome new ceramic coffee cup. It's the small things in life that make it count...really.

6. Fact: Whenever I order from Kate Spade, even if its full of all the sale items, I oder gift wrap. If you follow me on instagram @flemingavenue you know my personal obsession with the gift wrap. So.damn.cute...end of story.

7. On one of my sick days- Stella un-avoidably needed a bath. My pure white indoor cats stays pretty clean, so this doesn't happen often- but I had to. I'll spare you the details- but this cat plays off the cliche of being afraid of water. It got messy, I got scratched, she bit me and I cried- like a little girl. Mainly because I felt like my own child said "I hate you" (not that I have a child), but I think you understand. Anyways- we've since made up- I let her come to me at her terms since I was the one forcing her into the water. PS- It is much either to bathe a cat in a sink then a tub. Anyways-  I adore her, don't you?

8. Finally- a little bit of inspiration for the day.

Glittery New Years Eve

We've decided to stay in for New Years eve, with all the crazies out there, but if I were to be going out, this is exactly what I would wear. I'm in love with the purse, and in fact the moment I found it, I new I was going with a glitz theme. Have a save New Years Eve! 

Christmas Recap

I tweeted @flemingavenue yesterday that cashmere, Victoria's Secret & Kate Spade were good to me this Christmas, but what I ment is Eric was good to me this Christmas. Because of the reason for the season, our Savior- this entire 2011 has been good to us - more on that later.

After work, on Christmas Eve we spent the evening with Erics mom, step dad, and step sister. They were making dinner, while his step sister made desserts. Put it this way, my diet was completely left in the car while at dinner.

First we had the worlds smallest cupcake, filled with peanut butter. YUM

  After dinner we had the worlds largest cupcake, made from scratch with real strawberries. It was FANTASTIC! 

We captured a photo on Christmas eve after we stuffed our faces.  

Also, the in-laws hooked us up with an awesome espresso machine, fully equipped with a coffee grinder & and cup and saucer kit. Based on the second photo, and several attempts later, I've mastered a pumpkin cappuccino, with extra foam. 

Now, on to Christmas morning. While I prepared cinnamon rolls, Eric broke our christmas eve's gifts for some hot espresso. We exchanged gifts, and watched movies. My husband knows me all to well & hooked me up with some great gifts. The cashmere scarf was an excellent surprise and I'm in love. He also got me a set of measuring spoons I have been eyeing. Why do I love thee? Let me show you. 

BTW, this is the best smell ever. I was pretty excited to unwrap this, not to mention this box has glitter on it. Did you know that Eric has a glitter phobia? Eric also got me a few other things, including a much needed hard drive. Thanks babe! 

**Photos are all mine, taking with instagram...enjoy**

5th Night Date

So I know all of your are wondering, what is this outfit this time? No? Well I was indecisive on what to wear for our 5 year anniversary that it took me right till the very morning to pick out my outfit to a T. I knew I'd be wearing jeans, my wedding band, earrings Eric got me, smokey eyes and simple black shoes. It was the top I couldn't decided on the day before. Finally I settled for a very simple black WARM sweater. We were in New Bern NC for the photos, IN THE AM, and it was a little chilly from what I am used to (but I was loving it). Since it was uber cold, I decided to get rid of the pearl idea, and wear a scarf. I'm glad to it was rather toasty. Here is the run down of the total cost-ish. 

1. Sweater: $25 from Old Navy (new)

2. Jeans: $30 Old Navy (already owned)

3. Scarf: under $10 I think? from Target (already owned for years)

4. Shoes: $30 from Target (already owned- work shoes)

5. Earrings: Gift from my man

6. Ring: Gift from my man

7. Purse: From Belles $10 (already owned). It is simple and black, and not near as awesome as the one on the fashion mood board above. Confession, I didn't actually carry the purse in the photos. 

8. Socks, yes they had a tint of pink, on clearance for $2 from target (already owned)

9. Smokey eye: Priceless. 

Ladies, when in doubt, a simple smokey eye is the way to go. Now, don't go all to the shore on me, just enough for a wow factor, but not HOLY WOW! Got it? 

I don't have the pictures yet, but our awesome photography Pat has them posted to his blog, so please go check them out @ catherinealexanderphotography

ps. We were on vacation from Saturday night till yesterday morning? Could you tell?