{10 on Tuesday}

Today we are linking up with September Farm blog for 10 on Tuesday! I love this link up and the fact that it's 10… ANYTHING!

Here we go!

1. I am currently testing out this scent from Chanel. So far, SO good. It's the most subtly sweet scent and I am sort of obsessed. 

2. Okay, I have heard about the Sigma cleaning mat on repeat. All the time. Multiple blogs. And I was like "Yeah, cleaning your make up brushes suck. I don't do it as often as I should. But.. why is this necessary?" Well… the other day I realized I seriously need to clean them more often. And so when I stumbled on the Sigma Beauty cleaning mat while browsing,  I thought… why not? And you guys… I'm here to say that I'm sorry for what I said. This is a real life game changer.  Why you ask? Before, I would swish, clean, rinse, swish, clean rinse FOREVER (or what seemed like forever) just trying to get the make up out of my brushes. I don't know who invented this thing, but they knew what they were doing. In just a few swishes and strokes, my brushes were totally clean. 

AND… this mat suctions into your sink which makes it super, super easy and quick. It's $20ish depending where you get it. And it is $20 well spent. 

Repeat after me… GAME. CHANGER. 

3. These shoes. That is all. (See #6)

4. In case you missed it… I got to share about what I've learned so far in marriage on Her View From Home yesterday. You can read it HERE!

5. This March weather is making me SO happy. I don't even mind the rain! I thought for sure we were in for another blizzard, and so far… it seems to be legit Spring. I'll take it. 

6. I'm so excited that I can hardly stand it…. A Midwestern Mix and I are going to Omaha Fashion Week on Thursday. As in the day after tomorrow.  Stay tuned for the post that details it all! 

7. Another reason to love the warm weather… THESE TOPS. I want them all. If it's off the shoulder, just sign me up. You can find this top HERE. 

8. Bad news on the home front: Brick figured out how to get off the deck. We wondered how long it would take him to figure out that an empty cooler blocking the stairs can be moved! It was nice while it lasted. 

9. My extra  hot husband came home with these the other night. I am a little bit obsessed. And as far as I'm concerned, it's practically a health food. (BUY IT. TRY IT.) Target special. 

10. Lastly, a question for YOU! Where is your favorite place to get reasonably priced wall decor? I am ready to start and finish decorating and I am so overwhelmed! HELP! 

Thanks for reading, and thanks to September Farm for hosting the link up!

Have a sweet Tuesday! 

xoxo

Confessional Thursday

Wow! It's really that time again. Another week has flown by and with that...  More confessions.

 

I confess ....

1. That I told myself NO buying girl scout cookies this year. But then this darling girl came to our door last week and now I have several boxes on the way. Just helping out the local troop, right? 

Seriously, I sort of salivated looking at this picture (side confession).

 

2. That I went crazy at a Target clearance and purchased a few sweaters and t shirts. But all at less than $7 each!! I think it's totally worth it. And it's nice to freshen up your wardrobe at the end of the season. I just hope that I am not wearing sweaters for TOO much longer.

3. I don't know if I believe that "blonde" products actually make a difference. For example, I recently purchased the blonde version of one of my favorite hair products, It's a 10. Is this just a marketing ploy? I'll let you know. 

 

 

4. That I haven't packed a thing for our trip. And we leave REALLY early. Like, I might get to sleep for 3-4  hours early. It will be so worth it!

and lastly...



5. That I am almost more excited for our San Diego trip than I was for Jamaica. Yikes.. I know. But I have wanted to visit San Diego for a long time and I am even more excited knowing that it is really HOT there right now! Yes... I will gladly ditch my snow gear for the weekend. Woo!

If you have any must eat/must visit San Diego locations, let me know in the comments!

And on that note.... I will be putting the blog on the backburner until next week! Feel free to follow Sweet & Modern on Instagram @sweetandmodern for San Diego updates!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

What's up Wednesday

I did say I would check in periodically during this hectic time in our lives..unfortunately it has been not so periodic. But, nature has a way of slowing you down and I am home sick, day 2. So I figured it would be a good time to link up with Mix and Match Family and do a What's Up Wednesday!

1. What We're Eating this week…

It's looking like a lot of cereal and toast. And if I'm really being honest,  A LOT of cold medicine. Yuck.

2. What I'm Reminiscing about…

I've been going through a lot of pictures for the wedding slideshow and so I've been very reminiscent lately.

That's me in the middle. I've been prepping for my wedding day for quite some time!

3. What I'm loving…

I have been a pretty loyal wearer of Express jeans for the past several years. They seem to be the only jeans that accommodate my thighs, hips and buns.. while still fitting my waist. I have always worn the "Stella" low rise. The other day, I was browsing the Express outlet (a new addition to our outlet mall) and decided to try on the "mid rise". Well, unfortunately there will be no turning back. I don't even feel like a mom since high rise is all the rave right now. But seriously, not worrying about your underwear showing is the greatest thing ever. And I LOVE this color. 

And no, clearly this isn't me. I am sick… I'm not taking off my sweatpants. 

4. What I've been up to…

Wedding planning. Need I say more? We are 37 (ish?) days out and there seems to be quite a large list of things to do. Bridal showers, bachelorette parties, thank you cards, premarital sessions … the list goes on. But I'm not complaining. It's all fun and getting me to a VERY exciting day to start a marriage with my very handsome fiancé. See below. 

Photos by: The Leekers' Photography

I couldn't resist sharing a few from our engagement session. 

5. What I'm dreading…

It's really hard to be dreading things when it is the most exciting time of your life! Does it count to dread a sickness you already have? I'm dreading the next few days until I am feeling back to 100%! 

6. What I'm working on…

What shoes I am going to wear for the wedding. The perfect bridesmaid gifts. And flower girl baskets! 

Send any and all suggestions my way :)

7. What I'm excited about…

Not to be repetitive but.. 36 DAYS! And I get to be Mrs. Salberg. And our mini honeymoon to Estes. Oh, and decorating our house together. And putting away my new place settings. Obsessed. And our honeymoon in January. 

8. What I'm reading/watching…

Well, Scandal is back on. And I am sucked right back in! I am not reading anything at the moment, but have a few books I am waiting to check out at the library. 

9. What I'm listening to…

"Brother" by Need to Breathe/Gavin Degraw and "Smoke" by A Thousand Horses. Also "Burning House" by Cam. Woo! 

10. What I'm wearing…

Well, like I said, I've been pretty good with sporting the sweatpants lately. Plus, it is getting a little cooler out there and nothing is better than sweatpants in the Fall. 

11. What I'm doing this weekend…

Ladies night at the local winery. And hopefully further settling our new goods into the house. And wedding planning. And hopefully NOT being sick. 

12. What I'm looking forward to next month…

A bridal shower with my family! And a bachelorette party with my favorite ladies. 

Thanks for reading! I'll be back soon and hopefully with more regularity as soon as the madness is over!

xoxo,