In Love with...

CORAL!! I have always been in love with this color, its a perfect accent to any outfit. Heidi Merrick did an amazing Spring line with lots of dresses this color.. Coral + Dresses = Lacey Happy!

Welling Family.. Isn't about time?

I know.. cheesy headline. :) I found this adorable picture on my Aunt Debbies Facebook. My grandparents in front, Debbie, Tamara, Roy, and my Dad in back. Isn't my grandpa adorable? He was so amazing and had such a great sense of humor. 

I love getting inspired!

I always love learning about what inspires people, and the things they use to be inspired. A girl here at my work was telling me all about her crazy weekend. How her and her friends drank so much beer they created a pyramid of beer cans. Not that that is that important to my story.. but I got thinking with all those cans what a waste! Not that I'm the "green-est" person, but I do try and recycle and do my part for the earth. So I found this cool house called the Beer Can House.


Retired railroad worker John Milkovisch, began adding to his home in 1968 using pieces of brass, marbles, rocks and buttons. Next came beer cans that were flattened and used for aluminum siding. The cans quickly became his medium and the final product is what you see below.

"This curtain idea is just one of those dreams in the back of my noodle," he once explained.

John and his wife, Mary, have both passed away and thanks to The Orange Show Foundation, a non-profit organization founded to preserve, present, promote and popularize the artistic expressions of ordinary people, the Beer Can House is still a treasure to be seen in Houston. 

How to get picked up on in a gym.

This past weekend while I was at the gym with my boo, I was minding my own business struting my stuff on the elliptical. I don't even think I had make up on, and I was more than likely sweating. Very attractive I might add. I had my InTouch magazine with me just in case I got super bored watching VH1 reality shows. Then all the sudden a guy comes up to the Eliptical next to me, and leans over to get my attention. 

He asks "Can I read this"?

I was a lil bugged out.. and said.. "Ugh I guess so, as long as you bring it back!"

Douche: "Actually, I just thought you were cute, and wanted to come say hi."

L: "Well thank you, but thats my boyfriend over there.. (pointing to the biggest guy in the gym, which of course is Brad) "

Then he comes up with a line to redeem himself..

D: "Thats okay, my boyfriend is right over there too."

REALLY? Who honestly picks up on people at the gym? I admit every now and then (before I had a boyfriend) ;) I would check guys out randomly. But I would never try and flirt or hit on them. Also.. Who gets all pretty to go to the gym?! As I was walking out one day, a girl had her hair did all curly, make up on, and a cute lil outfit. I admit, I still try and wear a cute outfit to the gym.. but I rarely wear makeup and my hair is always up in a ponytail. The gym is the last place I want to impress someone. 

So I decided to google "How to get picked up on in a gym" I cannot believe that I found this article.. 

Gyms are incredibly sociable places. They're packed full of people keen to share and receive good advice, chat while they wait for an exercise class, or grab a quick smoothie when they've finished their work out. Whether you're looking for friends, fun or romance, there are few quicker ways of getting to know girls than regular trips to the gym.

So, how do you go about it?

Well, the main thing to remember is that you're actually there to exercise. I'm serious. And there are three very good reasons why this is so:

Firstly, tone up those abs a bit and you'll soon find yourself looking and feeling a whole lot better. Good news for you, and much more attractive to her.

Secondly, most gyms have a swarm of sleazy guys who never do any exercise. Slack off too much and the girls will assume you're only there to ogle them – which doesn't do much for your chances!

And thirdly, if you know what you're doing, you can strike up a conversation by offering a girl good advice. 

Okay, so you've familiarized yourself with the running machines and you know your way to the pool – what now?

Bear in mind that the gym is not a pick up joint. Yes, loads of the women are single, but they're not there to get chatted up – they're there to keep themselves fit. If they catch you drooling at them in the mirror they're going to steer well clear.

Forget about finding a date for the moment, and think about making new friends. Greet the staff with a smile, chat to other guys while you wait for the weights, make pleasant conversation with anyone who offers; get yourself known as a really decent guy, and before you know it people will be clamouring to set you up on blind dates with their mates.

Keep yourself presentable. You're going to get sweaty, there's no avoiding that, but make sure you deodorise beforehand and shower thoroughly afterwards. No matter how proud you are of your new pecs, steer clear of the skin tight clothes, and stick to appropriate gym gear.

When you do talk to cute girls, start off slowly. Say hi if you're on the machine next to them. Offer advice if they need it, but move away once it's taken. If you're getting more water, offer to fetch for them, too. But remember that they're there to work out, so don't keep distracting them unless it's clear that they want you to.

Remember, women like nice guys. You're smart, you're considerate, you've got a cute smile. Take things slowly, be patient, be polite and before you know it you'll find yourself sitting in the juice bar (well, it is a gym!) getting to know a girl better over a post work out pineapple smoothie.

Moral of the story, if you want to get hit on at the gym.. be sure and take the latest Intouch magazine. 

Can't stop laughing!

I am so excited for the next Bachelor.. yes the girls are so crazy this time.. but the beginning clip of the next episode keeps me laughing everytime. Is it bad that I think its funny when people fall? Don't answer that.. :)

Why women need catalogs

I wish I had the real video..