Monthly Review // March 2013

Shared some simple photos I took of my kitty Barrett.

Got some new glasses c/o Firmoo Glasses. Did an outfit post and review.

Attempted my first Photo An Hour post. Loved it. Will being doing more of these!

Got my new bike! YAY! Read about how I went through 3 bikes in a year.

From my 32 Things List: Kicking My Coffee Addiction and why of course.

Collecting Color // Color Combo of the Month: Black & White

Finally got around to painting my closet doors in my bedroom.

Outfit post wearing my new hot air balloon dress! c/o eShakti

Introduced my newest feature on the blog, the Vegan Project!

Just some photos of my cat Simon.

Shared the film If A Tree Falls. An amazing documentary about passionate environmentalists.

Other Awesomeness:
Made a Tumblr page.
Stephanie did a great guest post featuring lots of yummy vegan recipes!
I did a guest post over on The Vagabond Studio about Compassion!
I did a VLOG about no reply bloggers. I think I helped some and confused others. LOL
Did an outfit post in the snow while visiting in Ohio!
A special thanks to Aubrey of Project Lovegood for hosting an awesome giveaway on my blog this month!
I look really forward to April. There will probably be quite a few posts from my adventures in Ohio visiting with family and friends. Lots of pictures of course. I hope to do another photo an hour post. A video of an interview with my best friend Dan and his thoughts about going vegan. I hope the weather gets warm so I can get outside more. I miss flowers and green grass so much!
How was your March? What were some of your favorite posts I did?

Monthly Review // February 2013

I'm doing my own 365 Day Project by taking a photo a day this year.

Loved this movie! Great message about how we all need to love the environment.

I painted my favorite quote from The Lorax movie to hang in my bedroom.

Recipe: Hawaiian Chickpeas
This was #29 on my 32 Things List, Surprise Someone.

Painted my home office Mint Green!

"It takes COURAGE to think outside the box!" said by a Farmer who killed animals his entire life, then went Vegan.

The Walking Dead returned! I shared some of my Instagram photos.

What I Wore #13 // California Love & Red Pants

The Collecting Colour Challenge: February color combo, Blue & White

Attempting to learn the functions on my camera.

I learned that not all "NOT animal tested" products are actually vegan.

Recipe: Chocolate Banana Pancakes & Tofu Scramble

OTHER COOL POSTS:
COLOR OF THE MONTH // PURPLE
KITTY CAT STUFF
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS #4
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS #5
AT THE MOMENT

I am really not ready to say goodbye to February yet. I am however ready to say goodbye to cold weather and snow. I feel like the month just started. This month Cody and I spent a lot of time going to bed early and watching movies. Except Sunday nights when we stay up later to watch The Walking Dead. I do feel like my office is coming together now. I still have to build our desks and hang stuff on the walls. There won't be too many home improvement projects happening in the month of March. We have to save as much money as possible for our up coming trip to Ohio to visit family and friends. (Most of them don't even know we are coming yet!) Maybe I can "surprise" some of them.

So what does March mean to me? Well I am getting my brand new bike, post to come I am sure. Hopefully some biking outside! Probably some pink hair. I have an exciting thing I am planning with a friend that is vegan related. Some great fashion review posts on the blog that I can't wait to do. I want to do a VLOG in March as well. Hope to get some more things accomplished on my 32 Things List! One thing on my list is learn how to knit. Does anyone know how to knit? I so want to learn, but don't know where to start!

What were your favorite posts on my blog this month? I'd love to know so I can keep doing them! :)
I feel like I asked a lot of questions in this post...

Montly Review // January 2013

I will say that this month ended up being a good one. I had my personal ups and downs with work and a bit of the winter blues, but by the end things seemed to get back to normal. Visiting the Farm Sanctuary was a huge part of that. Plus, we had some mild weather and took a bike ride. Riding my bike is like an anti-depressant for me. I also plan to get a NEW bike if we get a good tax return. Even though my bike is new, I'm already ready to upgrade. It's the story of being a cyclist. (That's a post for another day.) Let's take a look at what happened in January on the blog....


The numbers are linked to the posts

1  It had been a few months since I did an outfit post. Also did one HERE.
2  Shared my map heart cutout DIY project.
3  We painted our bedroom pink! YAY!
4  Posted about our 1 year anniversary of Veganism!
5  Shared a recipe for Pirate Stew.
6  Introduced all my pets in a guest post on B is for Becky!
7  Loved this post, shared ways I have GONE GREEN
8  My Sea Shepherd cycling jersey arrived! I already wore it over the weekend. It actually kept me pretty warm.

These were all my favorite posts, minus our trip to the farm sanctuary.
Of course that was the best thing I did this month!
If you missed it, you can read about it HERE.

I also shared one of my favorite recipes over on Kitty & Buck! A recipe for Chickpea Tacos. YUM!
My blog got yet another makeover. I wasn't happy with the color scheme and I craved more simplicity.
The writing in the header is my own handwriting and I love the way it turned out.
I started a new series on the blog called COLOR OF THE MONTH. You guys seemed to like it.:)

So what do I have planned for February?
I have a DIY painting project to share, hopefully more outfit posts, probably cute pet photos, recipes, hopefully paint my home office and I have a great idea for a "vegan project" that I hope to do.
We'll see....
Thanks for hanging around!

Monthly Review // November 2012

November was such a crazy busy month for me. We bought a house and moved so quickly that I am still not even sure how it all happened. I have hardly unpacked anything yet. The house needs a lot of work, but I guess the rest of my winter months will go by pretty fast. Which I am not complaining about because I miss being outside! So what happened in November that made the blog....

The numbers are linked to my posts:

1 We bought a house! Then we moved in to it a few weeks later. CRAZY.
2 I did a blog post about Antelopes and why I think people shouldn't eat them.
3 I shared with you how to make Crayon Art.
4 Shared photos from Disney's Animal Kingdom.
5 Please use reusable bags :)
6 Explained what Vinylmations are and how to collect them!
7 Ripped up some carpet in my house and discovered beautiful wood floors.
8 Shared a recipe for Vegan cheesy sauce and chips! YUM!

November was a blur for me. I look forward to getting caught up on my blog again now that we have moved. The decorating is a slow process because I have to unpack all my decor, which is all buried in a tiny room. Not going to be fun getting it all out! I did however paint my living room a shade of mustard yellow! If you missed that post you can see it HERE.

Remember those 4 Simple Goals that I was suppose to accomplish by the end of the year??? I am doing okay with it. One of the goals was to workout more. I don't workout at all. I honestly feel like I haven't had time. Plus, isn't moving a workout in it's self? I am so tired all the time. I think I walk miles when I am at work anyways. I don't feel too guilty about it and wished I would of picked a different goal now. Oh well. Life is good and I just gotta go with the flow right now. Oh and I turn 31 this month. I am officially saying "I'm in my thirties now!" Thanks for all your comments and blog love.

If you live in the U.S., don't forget to enter my Shabby Apple Gift Card giveaway!

Monthly Review // October 2012

I can't believe another month is gone! I know we all say that at the end of every month,...but I really mean it! What happened? It's like I blinked and October was over! October was a good month for me though! Check out what I did...

The numbers are linked to my posts:

1 Really fell in love with Mustard Yellow
2 Met Alice at Disney World
3 It snowed already in Wyoming
4 I did my very first VLOG!!
5 Decided to buy a house and started drooling over paint swatches
6 Went on a bike ride, probably the last one this year :(
7 Chloe joined me in one of my outfit posts

I also shared some posts about our Disney Vacation! See them HERE.
Shared a Vegan Pizza Recipe! One of my favorite meals! Meat and Cheese FREE!
Had some great sponsors in October. If you missed the post, you can see that HERE.

As far as November goes, I have a busy busy month ahead and announcement of why in a few days!
Just have to get the post together!
Also, if you are interested in sponsoring in November and December,
ad space is half off or free with a swap! YAY! Thanks for stopping by! :)

Monthly Review // September 2012

The numbers are linked to my posts:

1 I got a new road bike! Decided I really wanted to getting into Cycling!
2 Made a card for one of my Best Friends :)
3 Shared some photos of my small jewelry collection on my painted shelves
4 Be GREEN at Starbucks! Purchased glass mugs that we now use every time we go!
5 I am doing the "4 Simple Goals" before 2013 challenge
6 Went to Disney World! YAY!
7 Biked 43 miles in Colorado and posted pictures of some beautiful flowers

As the colder winter months approach, I'm not sure what all I will do to keep myself busy. I won't be able to really go to the park, bike or hike anymore. I will miss posting beautiful photos of flowers and mountains. There will be more trips to antique malls and thrift stores. I am going to challenge myself to mostly thrift / 2nd hand store shopping for any winter clothes I buy! That should be fun. :)

Other things that happened on my blog in the month of September:

Lots of posts about Disney while I was at Disney World! You can view all my Disney related posts HERE.
Had a sponsorship post by PONYCHOPS, see that HERE.

For October I hope to get back into blogging mode since I pretty much didn't for 2 weeks!
That feels like forever! I want to do a VLOG this month! We'll see if time is on my side.
Thanks for following and a warm welcome to my new followers. :)

Monthly Review // August 2012

The numbers are linked to my posts:

1 We made a very quick trip to Ohio
2 I got my iphone and jumped on the Instagram bandwagon! YAY!
3 Learned A LOT of valuable information about the environment from the movie BAG IT
4 Cody & I had our 9 year anniversary of when we started dating :)
5 Finally got some black & white Converse and did a cute outfit post in them
6 Got some great Pyrex!
7 Took some cute photos of some Alpacas

I would like to welcome all my new followers. I have a lot of new readers since I start swapping and purchasing ad space on other blogs. It really helps to inspire me to keep blogging, because it is a lot of work. I try really hard to keep up with reading everyone else's blogs, but man there just isn't enough hours in the day!! I will say I love everyone's comments and if you comment I try hard to stop by your blog also. :) So again, thanks to all of you!

Cody and I went biking a few times in August and I am getting better. It's really hard and now I know that my bike is part of the problem. It's heavy and I'm really light, so it's very hard for me to GO!!! It's been a great summer and I hate to see it go! I have some great things planned for September! Cody and I are going to Disney World next month and I will have some fun guest posts planned. Do you love Disney or have you been to one of the many parks?

Monthly Review // July 2012

Usually I would make a "monthly mosaic", but I wanted to try something new. I have been making monthly mosaics for over 2 years now. The pictures are so small though. I decided to just make a larger collage with numbered pictures. Let me know what you think! July was yet another awesome month!
LINKS:

1. We took a trip to the Denver Zoo {HERE}
2. Had a lovely day at the Park {HERE}
3. Holy Crap, I met Peter Hammarstedt from Whale Wars (Dream come true!) {HERE}
4. We finally went biking, this trip was rough {HERE}
5. Cute picture of us with our dorky helmets {HERE}
6. Cody and I have been Vegan for 6 months! {HERE}
7. Did two more "What I Wore" posts {HERE} {HERE}

This month was my first month of Sponsorship. I really enjoyed doing this. I have met some great new bloggers. If you are new to my blog, welcome and thanks for following me. There are so many great blogs out there and if choose to take time to read mine, wow! Thanks!!

I did 2 guest posts this month! That was exciting!
Blogged about Taking A Roadtrip on Kitty & Buck
Blogged about Hiking on Modern Buttercup

If you missed my sponsorship posts this month, make sure to go back and check them out! I had some great ladies in July! July Sponsor Post {HERE}
Stamp Charm {HERE}

MOSAIC - June 2012

My Life Recap / June 2012
*Cody's dad came to visit us in Wyoming
*We went hiking at Vedauwoo National Park
*Did a long blog post about why I recycle
*We went to Rocky Mountain National Park
*You can sponsor My Mod Style now! YAY!
*Finally painted my nightstands
*I got a new job!
*Shared 11 random things about myself and more
*Fell in love with Chickpea Tacos
*Did two outfit post: WIW #2 & WIW#3

What a great month! Life is good! Can't wait to see what awesome stuff we do in July!
See all my Monthly Mosaics HERE.

MOSAIC - May 2012

My Life Recap / May 2012
*This month I planned my blog posts, which meant I posted EVERYDAY!
*Cody & I had our 6 year Wedding Anniversary
*Took our dogs to the park FINALLY
*Did two blog makeovers {HERE} & {HERE}
*Did my first What I Wore Post
*Revealed my vintage chairs for my living room
*Revealed new photos of my living room with my world map over my couch
*Made a design board for Jennifer's Living Room

MOSAIC - April 2012

My Life Recap / April 2012
*I was still in Ohio visiting family and friends
*I got a bike
*Took some great pictures of Cincinnati
*Went to the Krohn Flower Show
*Visited the Columbus Zoo for the first time
*Headed back to Wyoming
*Decided to setup a guest bedroom in our house
*Finally got an expedit bookcase from IKEA

It was a great month!  Ready to see what May has in store for me.  :)

MOSAIC - March 2012

Oh snap! This post is a day late. I am having trouble finding time to blog while visiting Ohio. I did have fun making this mosaic for March!

My Life Recap / March 2012
*Quit my job at the animal shelter
*Still going strong with our plant based diet
*We made some new friends who are into mountain biking
*I drove to Ohio to visit family and friends

Since I have been in Ohio, I have gone thrifting, to the zoo, bought a bike, played putt-putt and spent a day in downtown Cincinnati! I wish I had posts of all this, but finding time to blog has been harder then I thought it would be!!

MOSAIC - February 2012

My Life Recap / February 2012
*Loving our plant based diet!
*We went to the Brass Armadillo in Denver
*Finally recovered my ottoman
*Planning a trip to visit Ohio
*5 years of My Mod Style
*Posted pictures of my Whale Bathroom
*Finally found wrapping paper for my bookcase backdrop
*Reconnected with my best friend of 13 years!

It was an awesome month!

MOSAIC - January 2012

My Life Recap / January 2012
*Muffins had her 12th Birthday!
*I hung a photo collage inspired by California in my hallway
*I blogged about my first month working with animals
*Gave my blog a makeover
*Flat Stanley visited us in Wyoming
*Started a new whole food diet
*Finally got my hexagon table painted

MOSAIC - December 2011

My Life Recap / December 2011
*Got a job working as an Animal Care Specialist
*Posted about how the year 2011 has changed me
*Cody and I went to the Denver Aquarium
*Found my cute Penguin Planter
*I turned 30!!!
*I made a cool photo montage from Disney Vacation pictures

Goodbye 2011! I can only imagine what 2012 will bring me....

MOSAIC - November 2011

My Life Recap/November 2011
*Moved out of our apartment to live on the Air Force Base
*My friend Dan came to visit us in Wyoming
*Went to Mount Rushmore
*Checked out The Brass Armadillo in Denver
*Found a cool table at the thrift store
*Didn't get to work on my dollhouse much

Overall it was a crazy busy month! Looking forward to getting settled into our new home!

MOSAIC - October 2011

My Life Recap / October 2011
*Finished my Union Jack Painting
*Started my Dollhouse
*Wyoming had two snow storms already
*Cody turned 28 years old!
*Got more Vinylmations
*Finally found nightstands for my bedroom (haven't blogged yet!)
*Considering becoming a Vet Tech

MOSAIC - September 2011

My Life Recap / September 2011
*Drove to the Denver IKEA to purchase my TV Stand
*Got a vintage sofa for FREE
*Setup My Toy Collection
*Decorated my Kitchen
*I was inspired by Union Jack

MOSAIC - August 2011

My Life Recap / August 2011
*Cody came home to Ohio from California
*Went to the Zoo
*Went to Kings Island Amusement Park
*Moved across the Country from Ohio to Wyoming
*Visited Fort Collins Colorado

MOSAIC - July 2011

My Life Recap / July 2011
*Left California, drove back to Ohio
*Stopped in Utah to have breakfast with an old friend
*Went Sofa shopping in Ohio
*Spent a lot of time packing
*Stayed in Wyoming for a week to find a place to live
*Went to Indianapolis and added to my Vinylmation Collection
*Spent time catching up with family and friends