little happy things

We focus so often on the huge things in life that make us happy. And although I’ll admit to mentioning someone’s instagram feed as “goals” once or twice or twenty times a day, it’s good to sit back and look at the things in life that we so often take for granted that just make us smile. Here’s a list of my top smiley things:
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what makes you smile on the daily? ps we’re lookin’ at a 9 day countdown to the big 17 friends!! #birthdaymonth

xoxo, Allison

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birthday lust list

June 25 approaches quicker every day and I am too thrilled and am quickly going into birthday princess mode faster than you could imagine. Going to Florida with my speech team was my main birthday present from my parents this year (breakfast at sunrises on the beach were all worth it) but I still have a few things that birthday money may go towards…plus who doesn’t like birthday lists? I have a Pinterest version here which is more of an ever-going list of things I’m constantly lusting over but hey a girl has got to dream. As for now here are a few of the things that have popped into my mind recently:

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iPhone 6 Case// I AM FINALLY GRADUATING FROM THE IPHONE4S FAMILY!!! I had an upgrade and the 6 was calling my name. now I just need a cute (preferably Kate Spade) case to adorn it so it can be my new tech baby and a fashion statement. I thought this springy green floral print was simply adorable!

JCrew Crew Socks// because everyone needs at least 7 fun pairs of crew socks. these adorable flamingo and polka dotted ones are so funky and i love it!

Decorative Pillows// hoping that my new solid pink bedspread is just an excuse to buy fun pillows to match it! I love this monogrammed pom pom one from PBTeen and have been on the hunt on Etsy for more cute pillow covers to spice up my bed aesthetic. (it’s a thing right? the prettier your bed looks the better sleep you get?)

Polaroid Film// I got a polaroid camera Christmas 2013 and I am in love with it! I’m almost out of film so am on the hunt for some cheap packs of it. I love the idea that it really makes you think before snapping a picture because you only have one shot! But the memories are so worth it!

Any summer birthdays have lists as well? let me know what you’re asking for!

xoxo, Allison

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new room inspo

I have finally outgrown my purple and green color scheme of my old room and am moving into a new home this coming fall and the jitters are getting to me not being able to decorate it this very instant. I’m trying to spruce up my room in our rental house as much as possible but the purple and green PBTeen bedspread is still in existence. I plan on going with a pink, navy, and gold theme and am so excited to have a little mini paradise. I’ve been on Pinterest checking out ideas and here are some of the things I have in mind!

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gold dotted wall…like hello xoxoallisonnicole’s room.

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I’ve been on the hunt for one of these cute little bed trays for so long. Because sometimes you’ve gotta set your coffee down while in bed! AND they double up as being so cute when you aren’t snuggled in bed as a decoration! also that pom pom blanket is my spirit animal.

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I am seriously in LOVE with gallery walls and have so many ideas of things to put on my own. I adore this idea and it beings the room so much personality and fun!

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framing your instagrams because how flipping cute is that

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I’m telling you right now I’m about to be a decorative pillow hoarder and these are just the kind of ones I’m craving. If anyone knows of cute etsy shops to get pillows from let me know because I love the Etsy community and I love pillows!

Well that’s all for today! How was your week? If you know of any other cute inspiration for rooms let me know!

xoxo, Allison

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