My Experience: Telluride, Colorado!

Hello, again! 

I've recently taken a short, (by short, I mean 2 days)

 trip to Telluride, Colorado. Telluride is a beautiful 

mountain town in Colorado. It's snow capped mountains

 are home to many Coloradans.  If you Google "Telluride" 

be prepared for mountain pictures.

Yet, looking up pictures aren't as awesome as 

seeing Telluride for yourself.I took many pictures in the road, 

and I thought it'd be fun to share them with you!

Leave a comment for any video requests, all requests are welcome ;) 

XOXO, Jess ❤️

Spring Cleaning: Staying Organized!

Hey there! Long time no see, eh?! Well, I thought that since spring is now upon us, I would write a blog post (or a few- I'm not sure.. don't hold me to it!!) consisting of "spring cleaning tips."

One of my biggest issues when it comes to cleaning is organization. What most people don't realize is that things will stay cleaner a lot longer if you organize! I don't mean find an exact place for every item you own; you don't want your house/bedroom to look like a robot lives there!

I've come up with 4 of my own tips on organizing and how to keep organized! I am by no means an expert, so if you have any suggestions, please leave a comment below!

1. Accomplish your own way

Everyone has their own way of doing things. I usually make a list of what needs to get done because I love the feeling of crossing things off my list as I finish them. If you don't need a list; don't waste your time. If you need to designate one day a week to organize- do that! Whatever works for you, test out different ways of doing it and you're sure to find the best way that works for you!

2. Ditch the things you don't need

The shredded D.A.R.E t-shirt you got in 5th grade, do you truly need it? Throw away clutter or donate the items you no longer have use for. It may be clothing, decor, or just miscellaneous items hanging around your space. If you don't use it often/ don't know the last time you used it- ditch it.

3. Purchase organization tools

Grab your bag, your wallet, and maybe a few snapshot of cupboards or closets you want to organize. It's time to shop! Head to Target or even a Dollar Tree for bins,boxes, and cute organization sectionals. Instead of throwing all your bobby pins, hair ties, headbands, hairbrushes, etc. into a draw (which is likely to get messy). Purchase sectionals for the drawer to better help you stay organized. 

4. Stick to your guns

Try not to become lazy- at least when it comes to your newly organized space! Much like tip number two, take a few moments out of your day to tidy up and keep your organization, well, organized! In the end, you'll be glad you did.

Organization doesn't have to be boring- you can make it enjoyable! I know that when things are organized around me, I feel much more level-headed and all around better about myself. I hope my tips have helped you. Like I said above,  if you have a tip not listed above, leave it in the comments! I'm all about learning new things and ways of doing things! :) 

Until next time...

XOXO, Jess

The TMI Tag!!

I'm all for some good TMI facts- for those who don't know what TMI means, it's Too Much Information- they are interesting and most of the time they are funny!

I've seen this tag floating on YouTube and though I don't have a YouTube channel I thought it would be fun to blog this!

Let's just get started heeeerreee!

1: What are you wearing? 

   -I am babysitting, so in all my glory.. VS yoga pants, an Old Navy tank top and a white hoodie from the dance studio I used to dance for.

2: Ever been in love? 

   -I am currently in love with 2 men. Kristopher (hubby) and Jesus Christ (;

3: Ever had a terrible breakup?

   -Honestly, all of my breakups were pretty terrible.. Not friends with a single ex. (OK I only had 2 but still)

 
4: How tall are you? 

   -I am graced with short genes. I am merely 5' and not an inch more.

5: How much do you weigh? 

   -That's a rude question!

6: Any tattoos? 

   -No, I would like to get a matching tattoo with my brother though!

7: Any piercings? 

   -I have 4. Each ear lobe, my right cartilage and my nose.

8: OTP? 

   -My One True Pairing would probably have to be Ron and Hermoine. Harry Potter geek over here & I'm not afraid who knows it!

9: Favourite show? 

   -SO MANY! The Walking Dead, The Fosters, Pretty Little Liars, Orange is the New Black, SOOOOOO many more. 

10: Favourite bands? 

   -I'm so in love with She & Him and He is We. How funny that they sound kinda of similar!

11: Something you miss?

   -I miss being 16. I miss what my life was like and the friends I was surrounded with and my Youth Group. No doubt, I love my life now though.

12: Favourite song?

   -Currently I am enjoying Say Something! The Alex And Sierra (From X-Factor) version.

13: How old are you? 

   -I am 20 BUT tomorrow I will be 21!!!!

14: Zodiac sign? 

   -Aquarius, My birthday is February 12th!

15: Quality you look for in a partner? 

   -He has to have a sense of humor, and proper manners. He has to also have the same love for Jesus as I do!

16: Favourite Quote?

   - "I hope you live a life you're proud of. If you find you're not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again." -F. Scott Fitzgerald... HANDS DOWN, my favorite author.

 
17: Favourite actor? 

   -It's so hard to decide! I love Paul Rudd but I also adore Joseph Gordon-Levitt

18: Favourite color? 

   - Purple

19: Loud music or soft?

   -Somewhere in between.

 
20: Where do you go when you're sad? 

   -My bible.

21: How long does it take you to shower? 

   -Usually between 10-15 minutes. I don't enjoy showers- get in, get out!

22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? 

   -I am particularly lazy. But when I get ready, usually 30 minutes. If I'm going out and I want to look my best, it can take me up to 2 hours!

23: Ever been in a physical fight? 

   -No. I'm not really a violent person.

24: Turn on?

   - Passion- FOR ANYHTING! Kris enjoys playing the piano, he's very passionate and when he plays I can tell. If he's got passion for something, so much passion that it gives him drive...... Call me (;

25: Turn off? 

   - Rudeness, disrespectfulness...

26: The reason I joined Youtube? 

   - HA. Clearly a YouTube tag. BUT, I started a blog because I enjoy writing and sharing my thoughts and views and life with everyone.

27: Fears? 

   - I have an odd fear of the ocean. When I was 14 I almost drown soooo... yeah.

28: Last thing that made you cry? 

   - Probably something sappy. I happy-cry a lot!

29: Last time you said you loved someone? 

   - About an hour ago to Kris.

30: Meaning behind your Youtube Name? 

   - My blog name, perhaps? (; I wanted something catchy, I didn't want to use my name, I don't know why. Lace is my favorite, it was a main decoration in my Wedding. I just think it's pretty.... My Heart of Lace is a cutesy name!

31: Last book you read? 

   - The Hunger Games... (Sadly I have only read the first book in the series)

32: The book you're currently reading?

   - I can't think of the title off of the top of my head but it's a book by Francine Rivers who is awesome!

33: Last show you watched? 

   - Girls on HBO.

34: Last person you talked to? 

   - My little cousin Noah whom I babysit!

35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted? 

   - Kris! MY husband, we have a pretty great relationship!

36: Favourite food? 

   -Any kind of potato! POPCORN -drool- and Frozen grapes, if you've never had them, TRY THEM!

37: Place you want to visit?

   - Right now, California is really calling my name.

38: Last place you were? 

   - Well, I am at my aunt and uncle's house. Does that count?

39: Do you have a crush?

   - I'd say I'm pretty head over heels for a certain someone (;

40: Last time you kissed someone? 

   - This morning. A sweet kiss goodbye from my puppy Penny!

41: Last time you were insulted?  

   - I'm not so sure. Probably today! HA

42: Favourite flavour of sweet? 

   - I love Nutella nomnomnomnom

43: What instruments do you play?? 

   - I do not play an instrument now, but I did play the flute when I was in middle school.

44: Favourite piece of jewelry?

   - My engagement ring. (Fun fact: It's a pearl right! I -heart- pearls.)

45: Last sport you played? 

   - Not so sure as it is winter time... I'd say it would probably have been baseball.

46: Last song you sang? 

   - I sang "Ready or Not" by Nikki Phillippi to my little cousin because he loves that song!

47: Favourite chat up line?

   - "Did you just fart....?"  -Awkward pause-  "Because you blew me away!!"

48: Have you ever used it?

   - In a joking sense, yes, all the time.

49: Last time you hung out with anyone? 

   - About an hour ago I was hanging out with my little cousin but sadly, he is down for a nap right now.

50: Who should answer these questions next?

   - YOU! Yes, you who is reading this!

This concludes the tag, I encourage other bloggers to do it, why should it only pertain to YouTubers? :)

Leave a comment below with any requests for future blog posts for me as I've been racking my brain lately trying to figure out what to post next! 

Until next time, thanks for reading and here is a picture to enjoy!!!!

Kristopher & I!

-XOXO Jess

My Experience: Getting A Puppy! ♥

I am not surprised that we are in the 22nd day of 2014 and this is my first blog post!
I am such a horrible blogger.

Anywho, I have a lot planned for 2014, I'm a little nervous but I know that change can be a good thing. I have recently started a new job at a call center... So that's exciting. Que an audience laughter. onto more exciting news... Which you probably can already guess from the title of this post.

I told my hubs that I had SEVERE puppy fever. Do not take this lightly, every puppy that I saw on the street I wanted to kidnap or shall I say puppy-nap. (I had better not say that, actually) With that being said, hubs suggested since I had worked so hard and saved up some money, we could visit a puppy store. The second he told me this I made him drive me the nearest puppy store.

Quick disclaimer: I know purchasing puppy from puppy stores is generally not a good idea. We did some research on the puppy store we were headed to, as well as the puppy we ended up purchasing. Our puppy did, in fact, come from a wholesome breeder and NOT a puppy mill.

The puppy store was flooded with chihuahua and Yorkshire terriers, cute as they are, I did not want a small/lap puppy. Upon arrival, I immediate noticed the cutest Golden Retriever that I have ever seen. My immediate reaction was to go to the puppy and check to see if it was a boy or a girl. (I was looking for a girl)

JACKPOT!!!!!

This adorable pup was a girl, she was bouncy and full of life and ever so cute! I had the hubs talk to the employee to see if we could take her into a private section/room so we could play with her, get to know her, etc. Once we were in the room, I couldn't help but name her.... I felt as if she was meant to be Penny and Penny was meant to be mine... As if we were made for each other.

It took me about 3 seconds of holding her to tell hubs that we had to get her. Literally, I had to get her... her puppy paws, puppy breath, puppy teeth, cute stumbling walk, and an adorable white spot on her head... She instantly melted my heart.

Hubs also fell in love with her, admittedly. We told the employee that we wanted her, we signed papers and listened to her history. Turns out, she hadn't even been in the store for a day! Many people had interest in her but did not follow through with the purchase.

I am so blessed with this furry blessing that is now my Penny. She's everything I could have wanted in a puppy & more! I'm sure that will many more posts featuring my golden girl, Penny.

s'cute amiright?!



Thank you so much for reading, please comment below for any blog post requests!
& until next time,

XOXO -Jess