Getting Real on Real Life

I've noticed something about my blog just recently... that I really only lightly touch on my day to day happenings, but leave you with a blanket statement like "I'm so busy! So much to do!" Etc. I look back through my blog and realize that I don't share a lot of daily photos and snapshots like I used to. I guess I just forget. Well, that and I spend about 10 hours a day in front of my computer (usually in my pajamas). Life isn't glamorous in the Flynn house! haha I really enjoyed doing the "A Day In The Life" post a few weeks ago, and it seems y'all liked it, too. But that's really what every single day looks like. There's not a lot of variety going on over here and I'm trying to think of ways we can change that (not necessarily for blog content, but for our actual sanity!) Trying to plan out where we see ourselves once we're married in 2 months (!!!) and where we hope to take our businesses, it's got me all sorts of sentimental. I want to make sure I'm using my platform to document things I'll want us to remember years down the road. (I know I had a blog-piphany like this just a few short months ago, and I'll probably have another one around the turn of the year... it's a cycle with me. Bloggers in general, maybe?)
I want to share more about the daily goings-on, and random photos, too. This is me telling you that so I have to hold myself to it, right?! Usually by the time I get around to writing about what I've done it's been so long that I have to lurk my own Twitter to see where we went/what we did! I know, I know.

Right now we're enjoying a nice hot mug of French press coffee, and Mike is tending to Honeybean packages and emails. (If you're waiting on one, hold tight!) I'm getting ready to finalize + code some designs for installation, and tidy up our wedding registries. (We're trying out Etsy, even though very few people invited to the wedding even know what Etsy is!) Later today we get to go pick up our wedding invitations (!!! They are so beautiful! I am so excited!) then we'll be on our way south for part of the weekend to see Mike's sister, Maggie, who just returned from a 2-year au pair position in Paris! We've missed her so much and I know Toby will be over the moon to see her. Plus it's always wonderful to spend time with Mike's family. 
Lately Mike has been building the most beautiful furniture for our house. He built this table above for a photoshoot we had, but we ended up using a wooden table that was provided. It's such a gorgeous rich red mahogany. He also built a bench for our front porch, a honeycomb cluster + solo shelf (thanks to Sarah + Josh's instructions [DIY kit // DIY tutorial]) and a table top for our DIY-record table. I'll share those as soon as the table is finished. We're doing a burlap front (hopefully!) so I can't wait. Seeing how handy he is with some power tools gets me super excited because we'll have quality handmade furniture (and it's a lot cheaper). He messed up big time because now I'll just pester him about building this, that and the other!
I know it's silly, but I've been making some 90's heartthrob necklaces as of late. I'm thinking about doing a full collection in Honeybean (meaning maybe a collection of Nsync, BSB, 98 degrees [you know you loved them!] etc) and of course some solo hunks like my main squeeze Paul Rudd. ;) I'm making them into rings, too. If you want to get your hands on one or want to request a specific ~*star, let me know. I'll probably put them up on the blog for a short period before we get Honeybean's new shop site sorted.

I'm super excited because in just a week and a half I'll be driving up to Indianapolis to spend the better part of a week with my BFF Susannah! We're having a girls week and meeting in the middle because we haven't seen each other since January (you know, less Skype hangouts haha) It'll be a good "calm before the storm" as I prepare to do everything wedding related in September. I'm probably a little bit crazy for doing that, but what's a girl to do?! (If you have any rad suggestions on things to do, see, and places to go in Indianapolis, let us know!)

Well, that's that I guess. This is my blogging vow to start sharing more "real life" "what I do daily" posts and pictures. Even if they don't interest anyone, I definitely want to be able to look back on my blog and see what we were up to as opposed to just what I bought or wanted to buy, etc. Happy Friday! Finally signing off on this incredibly-too-long post!

PS; This whole post basically equates to: "Instagram killed the snapshot star". Promise I'll try to post NON-Instagram photos, too! ;)

27 comments:

  1. "instagram killed the snapshot star" --> hahaha, this made the post for me.

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  2. Can't believe how awesome that furniture looks! Could totally sell that I'm sure. :) Best of luck with all you've got going on lately! x

    Rose Eva
    SilhouettedBlog

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  3. Those heartthrob necklaces are too cute!! I would love a JGL one, but 90's JGL, like 3rd Rock From the Sun JGL... Haha! Your home is beautiful, by the way. :)

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  4. I recently came to this very same revelation! It's so fun to document life to look back on later!

    xoxo Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

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  5. Oh my god, a paul rudd necklace, I'd be so down to buy one of those LMFAOO I love Paul Rudd loads, just watched 'Wanderlust" the other day and it was so great, even though his character gets really jerky :P

    xo
    http://kittysnooks.blogspot.ca/

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  6. I think I personally like the everyday things because we both work from home, and it's a touch of reality I want a peek at!

    Plus I'm a creep, naturally.

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  7. i had a friend that did necklaces like that with celebrities in them for her degree show in art school. it was insane. and also made a GIANT latch-hook rug with lindsay lohan's face on it. it was incredible.

    anyway, that's all to say that i am in love with your celebrity heartthrob necklaces. i totally want one with conan in it. because i find him ultimately sexy.

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  8. He certainly is a very crafty man, lucky girl! ^^ I really enjoy your posts, long or short. xx

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  9. I have the same blog epiphanies. I always do well for a while and then fall off somewhere! I'm trying to do more of a mix though. I tend to get too cookie cutter with my posts and everything starts to feel stagnant. At the same time, I don't want to end up with a post full of mundane details like, "First I woke up, and then I ate toast.. and then I went to work." Hah! Being a blogger is rough. ;)

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  10. I have a friend (who just moved up the street from me!) that has a collection of power tools, I want her and I to make some of the honeycomb cluster shelves, they're beyond awesome! Also, LOVE the heart throb jewelry! I know myself and a few other people would kill for some Hanson necklaces ;) Oh 90's music, how I miss you.

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  11. Those necklaces are hilarious! I love them, haha. I really enjoy reading about your real life too, because you always seem to be doing something new or interesting. Plus, it's cool to hear about your professional life, because as someone on the cusp of "real life" and needing to start building a career, it's nice to see that working doesn't have to be all blah and drab. Thank you for sharing! Your blog is definitely one of my favourites. :)

    -Lindsey
    Et tu, tutu?

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  12. I really love real life sort of posts! Also you fiancee is making gorgeous furniture. I love home made furniture, it lasts forever and means something.

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  13. I am bad about having luls. I was debating about stopping but then I realized that I had more to share and I was on top on my game for a while than I got busy and it slipped I am getting back on it though.

    Mike is so crafty y'all are so perfect for each other! If only y'all lived in Texas I could have y'all do my wedding pictures and I could buy some furniture off of you.

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  14. Lots of awesome things in this post. I especially love that table that Mike built and the look of your house!

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  15. I think it's bloggers in general! <---- Me included!

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  16. I want that JTT necklace!!! How can I buy one???

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  17. Your home looks so beautiful. Such an inspiration! <3

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  18. This post is so great and a real inspiration :)

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    Angela @ The Lovely Cup

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  19. I love those pendants! If you make *NSYNC ones, do not skip Chris Kirkpatrick! Everyone always did, and it was so hard to find CK merchandise. Plus, I would probably have to buy one since I love him.

    Also, I live in Indianapolis! Check out Broad Ripple and Mass Ave for sure! My favorite little local place is The Flying Cupcake. They make um, the BEST cupcakes! I always get a Red Velvet Elvis. And the shop is so very cute.

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  20. You girls definitely have to check out the Indy zoo! My friends would drive over there from Dayton all the time to go!! Have fun!

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  21. I cannot get over how perfectly you decorate your house. I would hire you in a heartbeat to turn my drab apartment into something wonderful like your house! Teach me your wayssss!

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  22. How incredible that Mike can build those kinds of things. And I definitely look forward to future 'personal' posts, as your posts when I started reading were like that. Oh and have fun with Susanna! :)

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  23. I love your heartthrob necklaces!! And I'm loving your blog! How fun is that pink hair?! Xo
    megthecoolgirl.blogspot.com

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  24. I looove that Mike's been building furniture for ya'll. That'll be so great the have the memories that go along with it and pass it through the family one day maybe! :)

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  25. its always fun having a little peek into peoples daily lives!
    and paul rudd, yay!
    xo, cheyenne

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  26. I have to say...I would ADORE a Joey Fatone (N*sync) necklace. One of my good friends is leaving for a year and they loved him as a kid, it would make a great going-away gift :P

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  27. I'm with ya! I feel the same way. I would love to take photos of my day, but it never seems interesting enough. Anyway, great post -- keep em' coming! :)

    xoxo,
    Nat
    modernbuttercup.blogspot.com

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HEY! Thanks for dropping by. xo KB