listen.

Check out these tracks and have a lovely weekend!

new things & a day-date with myself.

As I've mentioned before, my work schedule allows for a mini vacation every week & I couldn't be more grateful.  The four-day weekends are incredible.  The three-day weekends never seem to be enough (but I'll take 'em.)  Don't get me wrong... I typically do nothing productive with the majority of my free-time.  However, I did manage to finish laundry, clean my disastrous room (it's already unorganized again,) and make a couple of necklaces. 

I believe both necklaces have been claimed... but I DO have the supplies to make at least one more of each.  :)  If interested, feel free to shoot me (Kylie) an email or a Facebook message. (Click on my name button on the right of this page for my contact details.)  

This afternoon, I ventured out for a little day-date with myself to peruse a few stores and shops (while enjoying this perfect weather.)  I spotted this gorgeous buffet (in excellent condition) at Salvation Army.  Seriously- will someone go purchase this pretty lady?

Salvation Army Thrift Store @ 2551 Dodge St 

I finally ventured into Midwest Pickers.  I hurriedly made my way through but didn't find much that sparked my interest.  I think their merchandise is likely hit-or-miss, so maybe I'll find some treasures next time! 

I also stopped in the Old Market and made my rounds to the usual spots: Joe's Collectibles, Second Chance Antiques, Fairmount Antiques, and reServe.  While walking around, I made my way into Jackson Street Booksellers.  I could spend hours, days, and weeks in that place.  The majority of the book groups are labeled, so that's extremely helpful if you're looking for something specific.

Did you know that some geniuses were evidently unaware that Titanic was a TRUE STORY?!

The Daily What

Have you lost all faith in humanity yet?  Are you, too, contemplating a direct message to each of those Twitter users and questioning whether they graduated from the 5th grade?  I... I just... I just can't believe the stupidity. 

Are you friends with your parents on Facebook?  I was reluctant to approve the friendship request, but I figured I really don't have that much to hide from my mom (anymore.)  Over the weekend, she added some fairly embarrassing Easter photos from the past.  I'm only going to show the semi-acceptable one.  The other should be burned (short hair, dorky glasses, weird stance/facial expression, AND knee-high socks.  What? Why?)  

Yep... that's me... looking kind of "special" while my mullet-haired brother holds me up in his karate pajamas.  At least I grew into that head... (that's a lie.  It's still huge.)  

And here is a photo of Douglas... I know most of you are probably wanting to see the precious gal.

We know... she's the cutest.  Look at those paws!  

Well, I'm hungry so it's time to burn dinner.... again.

i heart...

Stunningly unique portrait series by Charlotte Caron.

Just this dress that I need from 80s Purple.

Tyler Knott Gregson's series of typewriter poems.

Strawberry Mojitos! Recipe here.

This.

Enjoy the weekend!

who doesn't Google how to use a charcoal grill?

Having the chance to utilize a backyard for grilling, yard games, and hanging out was one of the main reasons Kelly & I chose to rent a house.  Despite the yard work that tags along, having a patio/backyard is a 100% improvement over having nothing at our old place.  

One downfall: we had to build our own patio area.  As much as many of  you view myself & Kelly as home-improvement masters & DIY goddesses, laying thirty 40-pound cement pavers on the ground isn't as easy as it seems. 

Problem 1.) I somehow envisioned us transporting all thirty stones in my car: a 2006 Nissan Altima.  No dice, genius.  

Problem 2.) My mom and Shawn had to save our asses with their brand new Harley Davidson themed truck.  This probably wasn't how they wanted to use their new investment. 

Problem 3.) I can hardly lift a 5-pound hand weight in each arm every time I work out. (6 days a week, in case you were wondering......) 

Problem 4.) My hands hurt after the ceremonious landing of the first stone on the sand/dirt and I wanted to give up right away. 

Problem 5.) We didn't exactly follow my mother's instructions that guided us to "make sure the ground is even."  It's not.  You can even tell how uneven via photo below: 

nice, right? 

Despite the instability of the patio, we will probably neglect to fix it & set our patio furniture down anyway.  

Also, we picked up a grill.  It's the cheapest/smallest one we could find.  It's charcoal.  .....Do you know how to use a charcoal grill?  Who knew the coals don't stay visually ignited in flames the entire time?  Kelly risked her life by using half a can of lighter-fluid until Google search results informed us that the coals just needed time to heat.  WHO KNEW?  

This is a classy koozie (Kelly's.)  And that is our precious little grill, cooking some chicken to perfection.  Also, you may notice we don't have our patio furniture at the moment so we upcycled some plastic bins for footrests.

First night of grilling = a success.  Who wants to bring some steaks and kabobs over so we can grill a friendly feast?  

This past weekend, Kelly & I attended a baby shower for our friend, Alycia.  I have never seen a more adorable mother-to-be, seriously.  She is the cutest.  She and David recently purchased a home in the Benson area of Omaha & it was the first visit for both Kelly & myself.  I know I keep saying "cute," but seriously.... CUTEST house.  It has the perfect balance of modern updates and vintage/retro charm.  I'm jealous.  If they ever move out, I think I'll be first in line to take residency.  :) 

Great food, laughs, mimosas, and fun in the sun were all inclusive at the event.  It was the perfect Sunday afternoon and it was great to see all of our girls.  (Can we do that more often, please?!)  

Kelly & I put a little bucket of baby goodies together.  We also made a shadow box for the new baby boy's room.  

Emily and Corrie found some adorable iron-on appliques.  We also attempted to use fabric markers... Mine ("Owl Always Love You") looks like the work of a 2nd grader.  My bad, Baby Cooper.

If you had ever walked through our house, you may have noticed the awkward positioning of our living room  furniture.  We decided to rearrange this week & I feel like it's a whole new world.  

Dougie looks like she was photo-shopped in there.  We have so much room for activities! 

I finally got to showcase this beaut.  It belonged to my mom's fiance/eternal manfriend's aunt who passed away.  Isn't it awesome?  

How many of our readers had Xanga blogs back in the day?  If you did, try to find that old online shame-blog.  Prepare to feel humiliated.  Kelly & I read through ours last night and I felt so embarrassed for Kylie circa 2005-2006.  Did firehotquotes.com narrate my entire life?  Why did I listen to Lindsay Lohan and Ashlee Simpson?  Why did I find it necessary to post the lyrics to SIX Carrie Underwood songs in one entry?  I'm so ashamed.  

I'm going to keep that available so I can go back to ensure my life HAS improved whenever I'm in doubt.  

Henderson out! 

 (this was my Xanga tagline, like Ryan Seacrest.  .... I was a mess.)