Weekly Wrap Up | Photo a Day

Happy Monday party people! This is the weekly wrap up, all prompts are from Fat Mum Slim and photo a day challenge. You can be sure to check out my pictures in live action daily on instagram and twitter @estherlaurien

Now these are the photos from 9/1 - 9/7! Enjoy!

9/1 In my cup: My beloved Michigan State Tervis was my cup of choice on this particular day and water is what was in it.

9/2 Stripes: I sleep with this pillow every night, and it happens to have stripes on it.

9/3 Button: I snapped a picture of a button on C's shirt.

9/4 DIY: a student of mine made and painted this toolbox for me. This is many years old. 

9/5 Upside down: silly Shiloh enjoys laying upside down.

9/6 I need...: coffee. Obviously.

9/7 Father: This is a picture from a museum when we were on a trip to Louisville, Kentucky many many years ago. It's me, my brother and my dad. I don't have a ton of pictures of my dad, something I need to rectify. I heart my daddy-o!

Are you guys doing the photo a day challenge? There are a lot of them out there! Let me know which ones you're interested in! Have a fabulous Monday!

Life | August Favorites

The end of another month is upon us, and with that a round up of some of my favorite THINGS from August 2014. It's quite an eclectic grouping of items this month, but that's life.

1. Keurig Brewing System

I couldn't tell you what exact model we own for our Keurig. We bought it many years ago after our cheap coffee pot caught our kitchen on fire. But the reason this is making my August Favorites is because it has been in storage for almost 6 months and now it's back in my possession! I forgot how much I enjoy it, the simplicity of brewing my one cup of coffee. Since I am in the only one in my home who drinks coffee regularly, I feel like the Keurig and I have a special relationship. I am happy to have it back in my kitchen.

2. Bath & Body Works Lavender Blossom Foaming Hand Soap

I can't actually find this product on the BBW webpage anymore. My grandma got this for me I believe either in my Christmas stocking or Easter basket (don't judge me). I adore this scent. It makes my whole bathroom smell delightful after using it. I am bummed that I can't find it at BBW currently, but they have lots of awesome fall scents, so I am sure I will be able to find a replacement.

3. iPhone 5c Otterbox Symmetry Case

We upgraded our phones a few months back, and I previously had an iPhone 4 with an Otterbox Defender case on it. It was super protected, but it was so bulky. One of the things I love the about the iPhone is that is slim, but with this massive case on it...notsomuch. I still wanted protection, but not as much bulk. Enter the symmetry case. I adore this case. It matches my phone perfectly and it protects it without adding bulk. 

4. Victoria's Secret Bombshell Perfume

I have had this perfume for awhile, but just recently began using it more frequently. It's a nice light scent, kind of flowery and citrusy. I have been loving it for the month of August.

So there you have it, a nice little round up of a few of my favorite items during the month of August! Have a great Wednesday!