A Pop of Color. Technicolor.

Happy Friday.

I promise this is my last 'Pop' post. But really, what color doesn't pop in this picture?



I wish I was cool enough to be his eclectic.

Mr. Spice and I are off to Kansas today to celebrate Papa's 90th Birthday!! Whooo. Hoo. Have a great weekend.

A Pop of Color. Orange.

Are you sick of my 'Pop of Color' posts yet?

I just couldn't leave out this amazing stairway. Now that's a statement I wish our apartment entrance made.


Do you have stairs where you live?

all quiet on the passion front.

As those of you who have been following me for awhile know, I have been searching for my passion this year. And what you may have also noticed is my lack of follow up posts to find my passion.

Well, how can I say this... Life comes at you fast, and Mr. Spice and I have been trying to hold ourselves above water the last couple of months.

Some of you may know by my tweets, but Mr. Spice has been on the job hunt something fierce the last two months. His company decided to move, and not take him with them. Hurumf.

He was officially laid off last Friday. BIG SIGH.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again- my Husband is my #1 passion in life. He's my best friend, my love, my one and only. So right now Mr. Spice and I are holding onto the life raft of life. We're working hard on finding his passion. His reason to get up in the morning.

When people often talk about the highs and lows of marriage, I always want to know what they mean. I want to pry into their lives and ask them about the lows. I've always thought that if I knew what rocky waters were coming our way, I'd be more prepared. But after treading in the water for almost two months- I've realized that the only thing that can prepare you for the lows is a strong relationship during the highs.

Be it a blessing or a curse, I've always been able to communicate with Mr. Spice- I've never been able to hide how I am feeling. It floods out. And I think* that this open communication is whats keeping us going. And from keeping both of us from falling apart.

Someone told me that couples often reflect fondly on the hard times. They look back and realize that through everything going on around them- they still had each other. I am starting to understand this.

I am well aware that losing a job is not the end of the world, and that people are going through far greater tough times than we are. I also expect worse things to happen to us over our life times. But right now, it's our storm to get through. And hopefully (knock on wood) the low of our first year of marriage.

As Mr. Spice's #1 fan, I am routing him on. Times may be tight now, but at least we're holding on together. I am sure we'll hit land soon.

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Anyone else hitting some bumpy waters?

*I'll let you know on our 50 year anniversary if our goal of open communication actually works.

A Pop of Color. Pink.

It's a good thing that Mr. Spice isn't afraid of Pink. How awesome is this kitchen?

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I wonder if I'd ever have the guts to do this? Hummmm...

A Pop of Color. Turquoise.

Turquoise was the color of the year last year. And I can believe it. Erin at the House of Turquoise always posts the most amazing rooms.

Here's a recent one that caught my eye.


I can feel the sea breeze just looking at the picture.

A Pop of Color. Green.

This dining area is perfection. I don't know what I love more- the green wall, the table, or the hanging light fixtures?

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All this week, I'll be sharing my favorite pops of color. I hope you enjoy. If you were to use one color to 'pop' what color would it be?

Another Sneek Peak

This time into our living room.

What do you think of our Ikea Expedit book shelf? I picked out the book case and Mr. Spice choose the color.


We actually have two, and I love them. They may not be Organic, but they seem pretty well built for Ikea, I can't imagine them not going with a future place we live, and honestly, before we had them, all of our books were on the floor. My parents thought that was pretty pathetic, so they spotted us some cash for Christmas- and voila. A home for our books. {The newspaper basket is from the Container Store and the bottom pillow is also Ikea- the other two pillows are homemade}




Unlike most Ikea purchases, I really do plan on having these for years to come. And thanks to the awesome Bower Power team for helping me figure out how to dress up the top of the shelves.

Can you tell which candle holders are real and which ones are from Goodwill? The lamp is another Ikea purchase from around three years ago. I am amazed that I haven't broken it- yet- knock on wood.

Where do you stash your books?