My $40 Coffee Table

When we moved, I was having the most difficult time finding the perfect coffee table for our living room. I wanted to find a BIG, square table with enough room to decorate, and still have space for food and drinks during movie time. I couldn't find what I wanted...anywhere! I came across a few pieces from Horchow, but I wasn't ready to throw $2,000 at a coffee table I didn't love. 

One afternoon, I was aimlessly roaming Ikea, searching for frames to create the gallery wall (behind my sofa), when I came across the "LACK" table. Hmm...$9.99 for this sucker, huh? It seems to me that four small tables could create one large table...

Voila! I'll admit...this table is more of a "place holder" for the moment...but it has worked out better than I could have ever imagined...$40 for a 42''x42'' table?

"Don't act like you're not impressed..." Ron Burgundy. 

*Please excuse my iPhone photos 

Viva Las Vegas

Toodleoo! I'm off to this sleepy little town for the weekend...enjoy yours! 

Chicken Tacos

It's time for one of my favorite recipes...slow-cooker chicken tacos. These little babies are super simple, not to mention delicious! Throw the chicken in the crock pot before you head to work, and voila! Dinner is ready by the time you get home...almost! 

Ingredients:
- Chicken breasts - I use 2 for the hubby and I
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 1 can green chiles - diced and seeded
- Tortillas
- Any toppings you may enjoy - avocado, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, parsley, tomatoes...etc.

Directions:
- Pour one can of diced tomatoes into the slow cooker
- Place chicken breasts in next
- Top chicken breasts with 2nd can of tomatoes and green chiles
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours
- Shred chicken while still in slow cooker (allows chicken to soak up flavor of sauce)
- Serve on tortillas and add toppings

Enjoy!

Fab Fashionistas

Good afternoon! How are you? Today, I wanted to share the cutest video with you all -- I hope to be as fabulous as these lovely ladies someday! 

For The Lovers

Valentine's Day is just around the corner...whether you'll be hosting a fun-loving party for kids, or just looking to spread the LOVE on this fab day, here are some great DIY ideas...enjoy!

all imagies via Pintrest

Currently Obsessed With

Happy Thursday! How are you? Today, I am sharing items I am currently obsessed with. Most of these fab items are part of my daily routine...and they bring happiness to my life. Enjoy!

1. Tazo Green Ginger Tea - A great way to start your day! Green tea has SO many health benefits - it fights heart disease, lowers cholesterol, burns fat, helps prevent diabetes, and best of all...it's delish! 

2. Barefoot Dreams 'Bamboo Chic Light' Wrap -  I looooove this robe! Barefoot Dreams makes amazing wraps and robes (I have two)...they are worth the $! They last forever and you can't imagine how soft and yummy they are until you feel it for yourself. I even had to buy my hubby one...he was jealous. 

3. Buxom Lash Mascara - I have tried SO many different brands of mascara...and this is by far my fav! The brush is amaze - my lashes definitely look the best with this...NO clumps! 

4. Vitamix - I got the Vitamix as a gift from my parents, and I couldn't be happier. This amazing blender makes smoothies, dips, steaming hot soups, ice cream, and so much more...well worth the $! 

5. Moroccan Oil - Great for gals with thick or curly hair! I have long, thick, curly hair and I only use a dime size amount of Moroccan Oil on wet hair. Cuts drying time, and leaves hair silky smooth! 

6. Alessi Tea Pot - We got this tea pot as a wedding gift and I am obv obsessed! Tea just tastes better when it's made the old-fashioned way...don't you think?

7. Clarisonic - I got a Clarisonic cleansing brush for Christmas, and I don't know how I ever lived without it! My face feels so much cleaner and more refreshed after using it. Check out all of the benefits on the Clarisonic website. 

8. The Firm - This new, NBC show is based on the John Grisham novel. Let me just say...it is addicting! New episode tonight on NBC...it's only the 2nd episode, so head over to Hulu to get caught up, you won't regret it! 

1st Birthday

My sister-in-law recently asked me for some help planning my adorable niece's 1st birthday party. I love a great party as well as the next gal, and coming up with ideas is just as fun...for me, anyway! I came across so many cute snapshots, and wanted to share a few with you all...enjoy!

wishing tree

love the loose stars inside the invitation

over-sized round balloons = amaze!

up next: food

I came across so many things served in mason jars or plastic cups and I love this idea! Individual servings, no plates necessary, not to mention EASY cleanup. 

my fav = cupcakes in a jar

All images via Pintrest.