Flashback Friday

This time four years ago, we were out celebrating for

The Hubs birthday.

I made cupcakes.

We had bought Sea World passes and would go 

all the time.

Anthropologie Inspired Constellation Shirt

A while back I bought a fabulous cheap 

gray shirt from TJ Maxx, I'm talkin

5 bucks cheap. I love these shirts

and like to buy plain ones all the time.

Either for a staple plain tee or to dress up.

This particular one I dressed up. I sewed on some

rhinestones and added cute little lace details.

After a years worth of washing though, the lace

had seen its day. 

With the rhinestones still lookin pretty sharp,

I sewed a few more on to the shirt.

And being inspired by this sweater I bought

at Anthropologie at Christmas time.

I bought some embroidery thread and mapped out

my own little dipper.

Shooting Guns In High Heels

Last night The Hus was showing me online

a pic of the handgun he had just purchased 

and I'll be honest, I was a little miffed that he didnt even ask

for my opinion on what it should look like.

Cuz, you know thats all that matters right?

Is what the gun looks like.

Anyway, the convo went as so,

"What the heck?, You didnt even ask for my opinion on what it should look like!"

"Um, why would I ask you what my gun should look like?"

"Beee-cauuuse, if Im going to be shooting it too, I should have a say."

"Yeah, exactly. When are you going to be shooting it?"

(Im not really a gun fanatic or anything)

"I don't know, like if a bad guy comes in. Or, maybe when we go to the range once in a while."

"Oh, I get it. You just want to wear high heels and shoot guns."

.....

Uhhhhh.... what the freak? When and how did this conversation turn into 

your little fantasy mister...?

Right, because thats what I dream about doing.

Shooting guns, in high heels.

Ha.

Lets get real.

With that being said, heres my dream gun.

Oh, and this just popped up in my Facebook newsfeed,

from Beautylish.

Sometimes

Sometimes when you have been cleaning

the house and taking care of babies

and trying to get everything organized 

for family pictures, all day

and you really need a shower,

because its literally 5 o'clock in the evening

Sunday Confessions

Lets just get something straight first.

I LOOOOVE my mom. She fun, funny,

(hilarious), smart, gorgeous, and so kind, 

friendly and just all around a great person.

She is also, so very conservative.

Its quite endearing (now, that Im out of the house.)

With that in mind, todays confessions are about 

keeping up appearances, around my mother.

"Crap" is a swear word to my mom,

I still try to not say it around her.

Every time she comes to town

I take down the picture of me in a bikini 

at the beach. Theres 2 pics in that frame,

for that very reason. It gets

replaced with one of the beach.

I love my mom. She is so cute!

and sneak Dr. Pepper around her.

I know, I am so bad.

(dont worry, she doesnt read the blog...)

Flashback Friday

So, lets go back to that one time,

my facebook status read as:

"Dear Christian, (2yo)

Thank you for going throughout

the house with a pen, and marking which

walls need to be repainted.

Your efforts have not been in vain."

Love, 

Your Mother

Lets just say, that was a "fun" time

and call it day.

Happy Friday!

 

Project Runway Love

My sister in law sent this too me,

and with it being that tonight is the Finale of 

Project Runway All Stars,

and, yes I have been watching,

I just thought this was so fitting!

I about died laughing.

So great!

Super Blonde

So I got my hair done today

because we have family pics on Sat.

I .am. stressin guys.

Its like, "gotta make sure everyone looks

good and we match, but not too matchy,

and we gotta make sure the colors of everyones

outfits go together and I gotta bring

snacks, food for babes, props."

Fun stuff. 

I am a stresser.

I just am.

I wish I could be easy going, but being 

easy going feels so.... irresponsible.

Sickening, right?

New blondeness

I know the hair looks kinda blown out

in the pic, but that color is pretty close to real life.

Baiscally, If was a super hero, my name would be

 Super Blonde.

Obviously.

 Anyway, hoping the kids dont fall asleep on the car ride

to our desitnation and wake up crankier than a Janean

on any given morning..(true story)

Rainy Day Inspiration

Today, its pouring outside,

Im talking, cats & dogs, giraffes, elephants,

rhinos, octopi, you catch my drift.

Borderline, Seattle WA. 

(ive never been, it just looked really rainy

all the time, when they went there on The Bachelor.)

In elementary school. when it would

rain, I kinda loved those days, when we

played bored games for indoor recess.

(now that im an adult, im sure teachers hated it...)

I still love the rain. It doesnt happen

much in our neck of the woods,

down in sunny southern california.

(go ahead, hate me)

But when it does, I love it.

So today I am inspired by it and really

loving the rain inspired designs I am finding.

Get Well Soon Card

 Cloud Stools

Posting In Real Time

This is what I look like and how I

feel right now.

Minus the comic book effect.

Fresh out of the shower, hair not brushed,

thrown in a bun.

Not a stitch of makeup on, or deodorant,

(am I the only one who doesnt wear it before they go to bed?)

 And then this guy shows up...

Ps dont mind the horrible quality pics
from the comp.
The thing cost me like 200 bucks and is missing
half the keys, ok.
Oh and the milk spilling out of babes face..

Tonight Im feeling a little defeated,

a little stressed, overwhelmed, and a lot tired.

The house is a mess and I have been 

stuck in a barf cage the past 3 days.

You know, I could pretend that my life is great and

fabulous and wonderful every single minute of every single day,

but Im trying to keep it real folks.

Ive got piles of laundry to do, a bicycle in my bedroom,

oodles upon oodles of projects that are half done, 

the house needs to be vacuumed, bad.

And I have zero motivation to do any of it.

Zero.

So, instead, Im blogging about it.

Therapy I suppose.

Maybe I'll go make those brownies,

since The Hus just cleaned the kitchen.

He's a good catch.

Im feeling better already.

Get Perfect Eyebrows

Dear MAC Cosmetics,

Thank you for making me believe that this eyebrow pencil is worth the $15 it cost.

Because it totally is. I am a believer for life.

Sincerely, 

Janean

Color: Fling.

Make Skin Glow: A Photoshop Tutorial

I Photoshop my pictures. A lot.

The Hus and I both do.

It is rare that I post an un-photoshopped

pic on the internet.

(I mean, the stuff we put on the internet,

is going to be around for like ever...)

So much so, that I swear our kids are going

to grow up and look at our perfect flawless

pictures of ourselves, and think we have aged

horrendously.

Photoshop can seem like a beast to use, and 

super overwhelming at first.

But if you can learn a few simple tricks,

it can make a world of difference in your photos.

With that being said, I dont claim to be

a master, but I am for sure an excellent manipulator.

Here is an example 

Not bad, right? 

But here is the before.

Sunday Confessions

 Ok guys, sorry I missed last week,

Im hoping to make this a regular thing, because 

A) I think its a super cute and clever idea

 B) because Im sure you want to know all

about me, and 

C) Im a narcissist, obviously.

First off, can those count as confessions??

Here goes, Sunday Confessions.

Ahem,

I love cilantro. 

A lot.

I love walking into the bathroom and see my kid

wipe his own bum. It makes me feel

very accomplished as a mother.

Everyday I am becoming more and more

like my own mother, and I couldnt be happier

about it.

My most embarrassing moment,

(well, one of them)

was falling asleep in English class in highschool

during silent reading time, and then farting so loud

I woke myself up.

Everyone thought it was the kid behind me.

You better believe I let them think that.

And I still only sorta feel bad about 

letting him take the blame,

but not really.

Me and my highschool girlfriends.

 

I really have no idea how to use grammar.

We moved so much growing up, that I missed

that part of my English education.

(So bear with me)

Although some of my mistakes are

out of pure laziness.

(cue cringing from my English loving family and friends)

I am on the graveyard shift of barf duty tonight

as I write this...

And slightly starting to resemble 

a Zombie. But its cool, because

Zombies are so in right now...

So, what confession do you have today?

(You know, you can post anonymously...)

 

What are Hashtags? The number Symbol (#) used for?

I decided to write this post, because Im sure

all of you have seen it being used in the 

Cyber World aka The Internet.

But not everyone might know what it is, why its used

or how to interpret them.

So Im here to help.

aka Number Symbol

This "#" is called a hashtag.

Here are some helpful words from Twitter, 

where the trend originated from.

Flashback Friday

I thought Id share an old post

from the personal blog,

from when I was pregnant with the first

babe. Just over 4yrs ago.

Oct 2008

So considering it has been cooler weather here and hopefully will stay on that downward path, I went out today to buy more maternity clothing and a few pieces more 'weather appropriate', and had an interesting epiphany. I LOVE Maternity stores! I know weird right? I thought they were like the death store but now I have much appreciation for them... Here's why. Today whilst shopping I first went into a 'regular' person store (i.e. without child) and let me tell you two words, de-press-ion, ok make that three words.

I blog in my sleep

How I keep sane??

Should be, how I make myself crazy.

So, I dont really blog in my sleep, 

but I do, keep myself up at night.

Tossing and turning in my bed

thinking of how to make my blog better,

what I should post about, how to be 

more organized, how to make my blog beautiful,

and clever and witty things to say.

I really do.

So I hope you enjoy my pre-meditated changes and wit, 

as Im sure they will occur quite often.

(especially the wit)

Oh and appreciate the fact, that I am a Mom,

and get farted on, pretty much in the face, by 

my 3yo boy as I write this...

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spring 2012

Heres some of my Spring Fashion inspirations.

Floral prints, bright colors, funky bags,

chunky jewels and colored jeans.

The latter is a major wardrobe

must have.

I just bought myself some purple

skinny cigarettes, (pants that is.)

And I am hoping to add some

bright pink ones in the very near future.

I love Spring fashion,
its like a delicious rainbow of
clothing.
Delicious it is.

Now, go out and buy those
bright colored skinnys.
Trust me, you wont regret it.



spring 2012 by janeandavis featuring skinny leg jeans

The Top Knot Hair Tutorial: High Bun

Ok, gals and guys, this trend has just been

hot and all over the place.

A high bun, or as I like to call it,

The Top Knot.

(so catchy, i know)

Boys DIY Knock Off Designer Chevron Shirt

If it wasnt for Pinterest, I must say,

that I wouldnt be as fashionably cultured as

I have recently become, and my house, would

be a whole heck of a lot cleaner.

With that being said, I stumbled upon this

amazing childrens clothing line.

Thumbeline.com

I was immediately, pinning everything and thinking

 like, "where have you been 

all my life with your glorious childrens clothes?"

Oh, thats right, out of my budget.

I fell in love with this shirt.

But at a price of $25, and a 

whopping 8 bucks, for shipping, 

for a grand total of $33, for a shirt hes going 

to wear to the park and ruin with in a couple months.

I thought,

Psh, I can make that.

(oh, the famous last words of a crafter...)

Detox Juice Recipe for Juicer

After going out for pizza with "friends"

(I say "friends", because real friends dont invite you

out for pizza. Real friends invite you out for water,

and *ahem* Zumba... you know who you are.)

I had to do a little detox.

So I whipped up this little recipe for the juicer.

2 Gala Apples

1 Cucumber

1 Broccoli Crown

2 Celery Stalks

It made just over 2 cups. Which was plenty

for me and one of my girlfriends.

It was a gorgeous color, which was probably

its saving grace, considering it tasted,

extremely, healthy.

Def a detox juice flavor.

Verry, celeryish and the broccoli was strong

too. You couldnt even taste the apples.

Coulda used a carrot or two, Im sure.

But hey we felt healthier, and that was 

really all that mattered.

(psychological or not)

But I dont think I will be making this again.

Not without carrots anyway.

Sunday Confessions

Since its Sunday, I thought Id confess

to you guys a few things.

I love to vacuum, yet always forget how to spell it.

(insert spell check)

Theres just something about that instant gratification.

Disgusting, I know.

I rarely wear makeup. 

I love to get ready,

but since becoming a Mom, I rarely feel the 

daily need, and kinda like being able to rub my eyes

throughout the day.

I am a sucker for Reality TV shows.

But can't get myself to buy cable, just

so I can watch Real Housewives

on the night it actually airs.

So, for now, Hulu will suffice.

I dont always wash my face at night,

and totally should.

When I was a kid, I hated leftovers.

Being a Mom, I loooove them.

There is totally something to be said about 

making dinner once for 2 (or 3) days.

I change my living room around about as

often as I change my clothes.

And last but not least, my dining room table,

is my "craft room."

Unfortunately.

So, whats your confession??

Make it a good one!

15 Minute Mirror Makeover

As I was looking around my house 

and just itching to change something.

I found this to be very daring, but 

sooo rewarding.

I chose a focal point, or like basically

 a major player in my living room design,

and changed it. 

I'll be honest, I was nervous, but with a 

little nudge from my friend, I just did it.

Threw all caution to the wind.

And I am very happy with the results.

Its a little hard to tell from the pic,

but it is a world of difference, a much 

more rustic feeling.

I used my mantle over the mirror, which can 

be seen in pretty much all my mantle decor

photos.