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Happy New Year and New Goals!

I know that I’m a little late, but I wanted to wish all of you a blessed, prosperous and healthy new year! Over the past several days, I’ve been reflecting on the ups and downs of 2016 and I’m currently working on my list of goals for 2017.  I’m really hoping for some big changes in the new year and I wanted to share a few of my goals with you here on the blog.  

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Put God First: All Christians face the challenge of maintaining spiritual focus. This physical world can be distracting and it often takes us on a path different from what would benefit our goals as Christians. I will continue to work on drawing closer to God by putting him first.  I plan to schedule some time each day to focus on reading the bible and meditating on the passages I’ve read.  I also want to get more involved in my church by taking an active role in a small group and by volunteering more with different service projects in the community. 

I continue to struggle with this goal each day, but I have to remind myself to trust God and surrender my fears to Him.  I know that the more I do it, the more I’ll notice His work in my life, which will strengthen my faith and inspire me to keep making my relationship with God first in my life.

Travel: One thing I didn’t get to do a lot of last year is travel for fun.  I travel every week for work and while I love my job and all of the perks, the traveling back and forth gets a little draining after a while.  On my down time, I just want to relax in my own apartment and stay close to home, but that’s no way to live. I need to just suck it up and make time to explore new places again.  So I’m currently planning a trip in the Spring to visit my cousin in London and I’m eagerly planning a trip to Morocco with my sister – I’m really looking forward to both of these trips.

Buy a Home: Lately I’ve been obsessed with watching HGTV, picking out furniture and adding new pins to my Pinterest page for the new home that I haven’t bought yet.  Can any of you relate? Another reason that I didn’t travel too much last year is because I was planning on buying a home.  However,  my plans fell through unexpectedly, so home buying was delayed to this year instead.   Hopefully by the end of the year, I’ll be in my new home.

Get Healthy: Like everyone else in the world, I’m going to focus on getting back into shape.  I’ve been on a downward spiral ever since Halloween and the pounds slowly continue to creep on, so I need to change that ASAP.  I’ll start eating healthier and utilizing the 21-Day Fix system to eliminate the crappy foods I’ve been eating lately - goodbye french fries, brownies and cookies!  I also plan to add more weight training to my already existing workout routine.  I’ll start off by lifting weight at least 2 days a week – I don’t want to go too crazy just yet.

Start Running (Again): This goal is part two of the Get Healthy goal above, but I felt that my running journey needed a separate entry.  I have to admit that I haven’t been running as much as I used to over the past few years and I’m not really sure why.  Overall, I think my body and my mind just needed a break from all of the training and races that I completed in the past.  But now I feel like I’m ready to get back on the pavement on a regular basis. For now I’m aiming to run three days a week, in addition to my other workouts. I’m pretty confident that I can stick with it, because it’s not too much running for now.  Eventually, I want to challenge myself to add a few more half marathons under my belt by the end of the year. 

Well there you have it – I tried to keep it pretty short and manageable. Do you all have any New Years resolutions for 2017? What are they and do you think you can accomplish all of them? I think we can do it.  We just need to remember: It is better to take many small steps in the right direction than to make a great leap forward only to stumble backward. ~ Old Chinese Proverb

Well, here’s hoping that 2017 is way better than 2016!


Mood Board – Thanksgiving Home Decor Ideas

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is about 2 weeks away? I know right…where is the time going? I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving.  It's by far my favorite holiday of the year, because I get to gather with family and friends, watch the Macy's parade, enjoy a little football and eat some delicious food. Whether you’re hosting a major feast, participating in a “friendsgiving” potluck or just showing up to eat, you’ll want to plan out your decorations early or at the very least figure out a gift to bring as a small token of appreciation for the host or hostess.  If you haven’t started thinking about this yet, then don’t panic.  I’ve put together a fabulous list of some home decor/hostess gift ideas for you in a wallet-friendly way. Everything here is under $50 and I think that you’re bound to find at least one item that you’ll love.  Check out everything below and let me know what you think.












Linking up with these fabulous ladies:
Lauren of Fizz and Frosting Mix It Mondays
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Rachelle of Pink Sole #HowIFall Linkup
Carylee of More Pieces of Me and Jenna of Sincerely Jenna Marie Hello Monday Link Up
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Mood Board – Living Room Inspiration

Sorry I’ve been a little MIA lately, between work, Hurricane Matthew and a family wedding I’ve been extremely busy this month so far.  Anyways, do you all have a Pinterest account?  I’ve been obsessed with the site lately and I’m constantly pinning some amazing home decor finds, fashion inspiration and healthy recipes.  If you haven’t had a chance to check out my Moody Girl In Style Pinterest page yet, please consider checking it.  I’m pretty sure you’ll find a few things that you’ll want to pin.   

Now on to this fun post.  I’m currently looking to buy a new place and I’ve been obsessed with surfing the internet for home decor inspiration especially with my living room.  My living room furniture right now is so old and it's just not my style.  My living room set was just something I purchased when I got out of school for the right price at the right time.  If I had it my way I would have gotten rid of it a long time ago.  Since I dislike my furniture so much, I’m determined to move into my new home with new furniture and a fresh, timeless style. So far, I’ve decided that the color palette of my living room will be cream, gold, blue, gray and espresso brown.  It’s a pretty neutral color combination, so I can add in another pop of color if I get bored.

I’m most looking forward to updating my hand-me-down tan couch to this one from Overstock.com or this one from Pottery Barn.  I haven't fully decided yet on which couch I'll get.  I’ll probably continue to search online for the right one, but I know for sure that it will be a gray couch.  I also really love the idea of this coffee table from World Market and I think this plush geometric rug will add an eye-catching element to the room instead my drab tan carpet.  I’m also obsessed with this chair from Overstock.com, - the blue color is just the perfect fit.  

Well, check out my favorite pieces below for my new potential living room.  What do you guys think about my picks? Let me know if you have any other furniture suggestions for this room or if you have any favorites from the post. I'm also thinking about doing more of these home decor boards, so let me know if this is something that you would like to see more of on the blog. 




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A MacBook Air and a Canon Camera Giveaway: 2 Winners


Hi sweet friends!

I'm so excited to let you guys know about another fun giveaway.

A group of bloggers and I have teamed up to bring you this amazing giveaway and there are TWO lucky winners this time!

The grand prize winner will receive a brand new 13.3" Macbook Air and the second prize will receive a Canon Camera kit which includes camera body, 2 lenses, camera bag, strap, tutorial DVD, and many more! 

Open to international contestants and must be 18+. Please review the full Terms & Conditions prior to entering. The more accounts you follow, the more chances you have of winning! We will pick the winners who are following all accounts. Good luck!  Now on to the GIVEAWAY!

Macbook Air + Canon Rebel Kit

Louis Vuitton + iPad Mini Giveaway

A group of bloggers and I have teamed up to bring you another amazing giveaway. One lucky winner will take home an authentic LOUIS VUITTON Speedy 30, a pair of designer sunglasses, and a gold IPAD MINI. 

This giveaway is open to international contestants and you must be 18+ to enter. The more accounts you follow, the more chances you have of winning! Please review the full Terms & Conditions prior to entering for more information. Good luck!


Louis Vuitton + Designer Sunglasses + Gold iPad Mini

Louis Vuitton Giveaway!


It's Giveaway Time!  And I’m so excited to share this one with you all today. 

A group of bloggers and I have teamed up to bring you another designer giveaway.  One lucky winner will receive an authentic LOUIS VUITTON Speedy 30, a pair of FENDI sunglasses, and a gold iPAD mini. 

The giveaway is open to international contestants; however, the international winner will be responsible for shipping, handling, and applicable custom fees/taxes.  

How to Enter: You must be 18+ to participate and follow one or all of the ladies below.

Good Luck Everyone!!! 

Louis Vuitton + Fendi + Gold iPad Mini

iMac + Kate Spade Giveaway

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Happy New Year!!!  A group of bloggers and I have teamed up to bring you a fabulous giveaway you can't resist! We're giving one precious follower a grand prize of a brand spanking new 21.5" iMac and the second prize winner will receive a lovely Kate Spade handbag. By following as many bloggers as you want on the Gleam widget below, you will have better chances of winning! There are 125 ways to enter. Good luck lovelies!


21.5" iMac + Kate Spade Handbag

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope you and your family have a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving!


The Ultimate Designer Giveaway!


A group of bloggers and I have teamed up to bring you a fabulous giveaway that you won't be able to resist! 

We're giving one precious follower a gift package consisting of a gold iPad Mini, a pair of authentic Tory Burch tall boots, a luxury Coach handbag and silk scarf, all valued at approximately $1,815 (before taxes)! 

By following as many bloggers as you want on the Gleam widget below, you will have better chances of winning! And there are 125 ways to enter.  

This contest ends on November 27, 2015. Just scroll down to the GLEAM widget below to send in your entries - it's super easy! Good Luck Everyone!

The Ultimate Designer Giveaway


Chloe Marci Crossbody Giveaway

Now…it's time for a fabulous giveaway! I've teamed up with an amazing group of bloggers to give YOU a chance to win: a Chloe Marci handbag in bordeaux for fall! (retail value $795 + tax) Simply enter below by completing the rafflecopter. You'll receive one entry per completion. This giveaway is open internationally and runs until 10/31.  Hey guess what? We've extended the giveaway.  Winner will be announced here. Good Luck!


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Gold iPad Mini + Tory Burch Package Giveaway


It's time for another wonderful giveaway, my sweet friends!


group of fabulous bloggers and I have teamed up to bring you another fantastic giveaway! One precious reader will win a package consisting of Tory Burch handbag, Tory Burch wallet, Tory Burch scarf, and a gold iPad Mini, with a total value of $1,500! (Necklace is for props only.)

This giveaway is open to international contestants, but the international winner will be responsible for shipping and applicable custom fees to be paid prior to shipping. 

This contest ends on September 26, 2015. Just scroll down to the GLEAM widget below to send in your entries - it's super easy! Good Luck Everyone!


Tory Burch + iPad Gold Mini
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