DIY Initial Mug

Today I am going to show you a really easy and quick DIY (depending on how much of a perfectionist you are).
All you need is a mug, scissors, tape, paper, a thick sharpie, a thin sharpie, a pencil, and an oven.

First, you cut out a letter in whatever font you choose on paper (I free-handed mine). Then, put tape on the backside of the letter and tape it to the mug.

Secondly, take your thicker sharpie and outline the letter. After you finish outlining, take the letter and tape off the mug. Once you've taken the letter and tape off, go over the lines once or twice to make the letter thick.

Thirdly, take the thin sharpie and start designing. I did all my lines going one way and then went back over them.

Once you've finished designing your mug, put it in the cool oven and heat to 450 degrees for 30 minutes and let cool for 24 hours.

These can only be hand washed. :)

-Carrie

Gift Guide

Although Christmas is eight days away, I decided I would make a small gift guide.
So, here it is!

For the girly girl:

Charmed Hair Ties from Anthropologie

An initial ring

A new iphone case

For the athletic girl:

Yoga pants from Aerie

Nike running shoes

A new watch

For the entertainer in your life:

An apron

Measuring cups that look like little hedgehogs 

A mint green KitchenAid

& For the man in your life:

A Patagonia beanie

A hammock

 An ipod bluetooth car adapter

Happy shopping!

-Carrie

Hi, readers!
I'm sorry we've been M.I.A. the last few weeks! We were on Thanksgiving break and now we're almost to finals week. During our Christmas break it will be a lot easier to post since we will have more time on our hands!
So, here is an impromptu post about my day:

After I got back to our room after class today, I began our 78 problem math final review........
It was bad. I couldn't remember half the stuff I'm supposed to know. I guess that's why I'm studying a week in advance.

I listened to my random playlist that has music from Celine Dion to Fun.

I can't sit still when I'm studying or doing homework, so I began to reminisce (cheesy, I know).

And then I painted my nails.

And then I thought to myself "I need to reevaluate my dream jar." (Yes, I know. This is cheesy too.) I have a "dream jar" where I put all the things I want to do in my life in and set it on my desk, so I stay try to stay on task. I guess it's really there to remind me of the things that I want to do and the adventures I want to have, and that I should be doing my work, so I can do these things that I want so badly.

And then I looked down at this. All the things that I have to study for and finish. It's such a downer, but it's okay. This means one day closer to Christmas break!

Good luck to all those out there who are taking exams/finals/big tests!

Sorry, I couldn't resist!!!

--Carrie

Hey everyone!
Today I am going to share some of my favorite things that I've seen on Pinterest this week.

Favorite gadget: Instagram Polaroid Camera (isn't this cool?)

Favorite jewelry piece:

Favorite space: 

Favorite DIY:

Favorite hair:

& Favorite laugh: 

I hope everyone's having a great week!

-Carrie

Hey, guys!
I have an 8 am tomorrow and need to get to bed so this post will be brief, but I couldn't help but share a new discovery of mine. One thing I will post about frequently is new music I find and want to share with you all, so this post is the beginning of many.

Today's lucky winner is..
The Trials of Van Occupanther
MIDLAKE

I found this band randomly on Pandora, and they're freaking awesome. Give them a listen, you'll most likely love them too.
My Favorite Tracks: Roscoe Head Home We Gathered in Spring Young Bride
Have a good week, blogosphere. - Hannah

Currently

Instead of working on my research paper, I felt like I needed to post something about myself so here it is! 

My favorite things about this weekend: 

      I had the privilege to vote

I drank this really sweet strawberry lemonade

and I received my new hairdryer! 

I am currently:

excited about going home for Thanksgiving break and spending time with my family

worried about next semester

reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky 

wondering about what the rest of the week holds

craving my mom's cooking

listening to Michael Buble's Christmas cd (I know, I know. It's not even Thanksgiving yet!)

watching Lost and America's Next Top Model

-Carrie

Our Halloween in Instagrams (and our first post ever!)

Gary, Mike, Hannah, and Rahul gathered around the table waiting for blizzards

Our blizzards

Mike, Hannah, and Rahul cheesing

Smiling 

The few days leading up to Halloween this year, we watched scary movies, talked about what we were planning on doing, and drove around to find a creepy place to adventure into. We ended up spending Halloween driving around in Mike's cruiser in the 50 degree weather, listening to Coldplay, looking for a prime spot at a lake to shoot fireworks. Although we didn't find a great spot to shoot fireworks since all the ways to get into the lake were sketchy, we did stop by Dairy Queen and were delighted with cookie dough and Snickers Blizzards. We listened to Gary, Mike, and Rahul debate over a topic completely random, indulged in our blizzards, and made memories to last us until next year. We made it back to the dorm and finished the night off with Tucker and Dale vs Evil. Overall, this Halloween has been filled with laughter, scary movies, and adventure.