For all you CAT lovers...

Alright, so for those of you who don't already know, I have a hard time with CATS.

And it all began when I was 12 years old...

I was spending the night at my friend Erin's house, doing what little girls do best.

(You know, painting nails, experimenting with make-up, making up dances to Shania Twain, etc etc...)

The next morning, I woke up and went downstairs to watch TV until Erin woke up.

While I was sitting in a huge arm chair, her black cat jumped on the arm rest and hissed at me!

I freaked and booked it to the bathroom, screaming at the top of my lungs...

As I was running I turned around to see that the dang cat was chasing me!

When I got into the bathroom, I slammed the door and locked it.

(Yes, I locked the door. Why? I don't know...)

Feeling somewhat relived that I didn't get attacked by this cat,

I stood on the toilet yelling for Erin to wake up and to come get her cat so I could come out. 

Now, many of you would say that I overreacted in this situation,

but I will have you know that this situation was far worse than what words can describe. 

So, to this day, I hate cats. I'm sorry, but I really do.

But, with all this said,

 I do love this advertisement that IKEA did.

It's just lovely. 

Enjoy. 

Meet Me In St. Louis.

This weekend I watched one of my favorite movies to watch this time of year...

Meet Me In St. Louis
Judy Garland just amazes me in this movie. 

Especially when she sings my favorite Christmas song, 

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.

Growing up, my sister would always tell me that she was Judy Garland and I was "Tootie" Smith... (the annoying little sister). I guess since I would always pull off her barbie's heads, and wear her clothes it made perfect sense for why I was "Tootie." 
Nevertheless, it has been a tradition for us to watch this movie together around Thanksgiving.
Even though she is in Denver and I am in good ol' Provo, I still love to watch it. 
It makes me laugh, smile, and cry...
And most of all, it gets me excited for Christmas and what lies ahead. 

Anthro accessories-only store.

Anthropologie just opened their first and new accessories only store in Chevy Chase, Maryland last week!

The store carries everything from shoes, handbags, scarves, belts, costume jewelry, fine jewelry, 

and estate and antique jewelry, including brooches and even engagement rings. 

First a wedding line and now a accessories store?!

Oh my.

I just love what Anthro is doing.  

Girlfriends and Cafe Trio.

Can I just say how much I love these girls?

We have so much fun together, and I feel so blessed to have them in my life.

LOVE YOU ALL.

xo

Becca's big day.

Today is this girl's birthday:

Isn't she adorable?

We met our freshman year in class, and have been friends ever since!

Happy Birthday Becca!

Love you tons!

My New Life.

Last Sunday in church we watched this beautiful story of Stephanie Nielson.
Her story is so powerful, and she is such an example to me and so many other girls.
I find it amazing how much I take my life for granted sometimes, even during times of trial and hardships.
How blessed I am to have a Heavenly Father who loves me and is always there.


For more about her story and blog, click here.

Octoberfest.

I just love October!

I love walking into stores and seeing all the Halloween decorations and costumes out. 

It always reminds me that some of my favorite holidays are approaching.

This month has been filled with so many fun memories...

A few weeks ago the girls and I thought it would be fun to go to Cornbelly's to pick out pumpkins to carve. 
When we got there, we found out that their pumpkins were $15 bucks each, so we decided to head over to 
good ol' Macy's to pick up some that ended up being about $3 each.

We were happy.

One of our good friends is the drummer for the band Parlor Hawk, 

so this month we hit up a few of their concerts. 

They opened for Matt Costa, so it was fun being able to go support them! 

(If you haven't heard of Parlor Hawk, look them up! So good.)

Last weekend we celebrated Marissa's birthday at our friend Austin Story's cabin.

It has been a tradition since freshman year for Marissa's friends 

to throw a "Hicktoberfest" (her last name is Hicken...) party in honor of her birthday.

This year we did it as a surprise, and it was quite a success. 

It's times like these when I feel so blessed to have such great friends. 

Now bring on November!

The big 22.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 

MARISSA!

Thanks for always being there and for your great example.

I could not ask for a better friend.

I love you and hope you have a fabulous day!

xoxo

nik :)

SNOW.

Today it snowed. 

And after a long day of school and fighting a cold, all I want to do is 

curl up under the covers with some hot cider and a good book.

Oh, and I love Monet. 

Losers become winners.

One of the Cannes Lions 2010 winners.
So great.

saatchi&saatchi