Romance at your Fingertips

Who else is loving all the fingernail art craze at the moment??? 

I certainly am! 

All the colors, designs, creativity... it's all so much fun!

 I have to admit I have a little addiction to buying nail polish, I'll go and just stare at the bottles displayed on the shelves, all the colors and sparkles... 

but then, they usually just sit in a tub on my dresser looking delicious :(

I think it's time to break them out and get creative! 

Having my nails painted is one of those little things that always seems to brighten my day, something as small as having pretty little fingers & toes can make you feel so much better.

 Don't you agree? 

If you know you have a busy week ahead and don't have the time to get all dolled up, if it's too cold for a dress, or if it's raining and you know your hair will be somewhat of a disaster, take the time to add that little something that will still make you feel pretty and lady-like. 

Let's create Romance at our fingertips.

For other lovely nail design inspirations 

like the one above & below

visit www.pshiiit.com

 

 

oh BTW...Butter is my absolute favorite!

It is non-toxic, free from Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP & Parabens

...And a Cupcake for fun.

I Propose

..I propose..

 

    Boy, I've been quite busy the last few days I haven't had a moment to share! But I'm back now in romantic little bloggerland and I'm excited to talk about Valentines day proposals! An estimated 220,000 american couples were newly engaged this valentines day! That's a whole lot of love and excitement still dancing in the air.  

If you're anything like me, I LOVE to hear of how one proposed to their new fiancée. I especially love anything original and creative. I grin from ear to ear and fidget with excitement, it's one of my most favorite love stories to listen to, even if I don't know the couple's personally. With Valentines day just passed and the glow of newly engaged couples still bright, I thought I'd share a couple of my favorites that made me smile inside and out.

xoxo

It was early Valentines evening and Julia rushed upstairs to take a shower and get ready for valentines dinner with her boyfriend Adam, he was exceptionally early for once. 

Adam was already dressed and ready so he opened a bottle of wine downstairs and poured two glasses. One for Julia and one for his nerves... He was never ready this early but tonight he had a plan! He grabbed Julia's phone from the counter and snuck half way up the stairs so that he could hear the shower running. One ear to the bathroom and a phone in each hand... he opened up both of their phones and went to work... 

Step 1. Text the photo his friend took for him earlier with his phone to Julia's phone. 2. Open the text on Julia's phone and save the photo to her photo library. 3. Change the photo ID  for his number in her phone from last years air balloon ride to the dashing photo he just sent and saved. 4. Final step... Change his name in her phone from "Adam" to "Make my Dreams come true" ... All was set!

Julia came down stairs dressed and ready, kissed Adam and took a sip of her wine as he handed it to her. 

"You look beautiful as always"  said Adam... "But you're missing something". Julia looked over at him but became sidetracked by her phone ringing on the counter.... She reached for  her phone...

"Make my dreams come true mobile???" she said slowly and confused,  she then looked over at Adam as if for clarity... And there he was,  just like the photo, on one knee holding the black velvet box containing a to-die for diamond ring. He picked up his phone from the floor beside him and said " The rest of your life is calling, are you going to answer?

let's just say... she DID NOT hit decline... and they DID NOT make that dinner reservation:)

Last year for Valentines day, Grace handmade her boyfriend Trevor a little coupon book. There were 12 coupons and Trevor was allowed to use one coupon per month in any order. Grace made them for such things as a sexy lingerie photo shoot, making dinner in the nude, a whole weekend  with 100% no interference from phone or internet... little things like that.  

The 12th and last coupon was an open coupon. It said "Use this coupon for anything your heart desires".

  A year later, this Valentines day 2012,  after a great evening together, Trevor decided to bring out his last and final coupon.

"Anything my hearts desires..." He reads to Grace with a little smile. 

 Grace laughs, "I know... you want a massage!". 

Trevor then stood up, knelt  down in front of her and said, "All that my hearts desires is for you to be mine forever... I give you back this coupon in exchange for your promise to be my wife".           And with that he pulled her ring from his pocket and presented it to his now fiance Grace.

                                                      

...And a cupcake for fun :)

Good afternoon my romance loving friends :)

I truly hope you all had a very special Valentines day, 

 whether with friends, family or your one and only,

 I hope it was a lovely day.

I had a delightful day yesterday,

 everything a girl could ask for. 

 My son, my boyfriend and even my mom

 went above and beyond... 

their words and tokens of their feelings showed true love, passion and  thoughtfulness.

I am very blessed to have and know such love.

I wish you all the same...

 yesterday, today and always.

He's a keeper ;)

2:14:12

Happy Valentines Day Lovelies!

Wishing you a sweetly romantic day.

Indulge!

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Meet me at the Altar...

If you know me you know I am absolutely in love with weddings. I mean IN LOVE! Why wouldn't I be right... It is one whole day popping at the seams with insanely beautiful things... actually all of my most favorite things in this world. Family, friends, sweet smelling flowers, fairy tale dresses, smiles, tears, laughter and joy, good food and drink, music and dancing, beautiful locations, tailored suits, photography, kisses, holding hands and of course most importantly... two souls who have found each other amidst the madness of this crazy beautiful world. Two people who have spent many years on seperate paths not knowing that one day their paths would collide and their worlds would never be the same again. Two people who love each other so much that they can't be without one another, as their lives are simply better when they are together. Two people who have chosen to make a commitment to each other, from that day frward to love, cherish and honor one each other as husband and wife, friends and lovers until the end of their time. This one very special day is romance defined. Love, passion, beauty, joy, vulnerability... it's all there, in the heart, in the air, at the alter. A Dashing Romamce, will meet you here, quite often, at the altar, just because, I can't resist :)

Who says you can't be romantic & dirty at the same time?

Instead of the usual baseball cap or basic ponytail on those bad hair days,

romance up your locks with these elegant styles

Lace... A timeless romance

I think one of the most romantic things of all is the look of Lace. Now I'm not talking about your grandmothers lace tablecloth or curtains (although those are very romantic in their own right)... Think more along the lines of that little lace camisole that you show just a peek of under your white button up work shirt. Or that pretty little pair of lace panties you team up with your husbands white tee for bed, doesn't that tee suddenly look marvelous :)

Think of when you've worn lace while with your boyfriend, he can't keep this hands off of you right? Men love it without even realizing they do, it's seductive and flirtatious and for me, it always makes me feel very womanly and irresistible.

Lace is absolutely timeless... it has been adding romance and beauty to the home and body since the late 15th century and it isn't going to quit any time soon. I think every woman should have a few pieces of lace in their wardrobe, its a must... an essential. Add to your already beautiful femininity.
Be creative, add a little here and there, it can be romantic and fun, classic and modern... all at the same time.

A few little inspirations

...And a cupcake for fun :)

A Romance defined

{Dashing}

     ..Spirited.. Lively.. Stylish..

{Romance}

    ..A love affair.. A spirit of or inclination for adventure or mystery.. Love idealized for its purity and beauty..