Friday, May 13, 2011

want a better life?

my life has TRULY been bettered with the help and daily use of doTerra's essential oils.
i've lost 62 pounds, have eliminated my cold sores, helped my cramps, helped me sleep better at night, plus have only got one minor cold in about a year.
if you want to learn more, or place an order, you can contact me, or check out the website: www.doterra.myvoffice.com/anzana

let me know if you have any questions!

xoxox

Monday, April 11, 2011

weekend craft

as usual, i can't sit still during the weekends, and had to make something.
i have this super fun rug I bought at Hobby Lobby a few months ago. Its like a "natural" color with a dark brown paisley and flower design on it. I love it, except i wanted something brighter for the spring/summer months.
so i decided to paint the blank side of my rug.
Originally i wanted to do a Chevron design, but i couldn't get it all symmetrical. too hard...

so i opted for stripes.
I got the small "sample" size of paints and it was perfect. here's some pictures.







there's a few other things i'm currently working on.
I'll let you know when it's presentable. :)

Sunday, April 3, 2011

more pictures!!

this is the finished product of a stencil i used from www.cuttingedgestencils.com i love how easy it was and how it turned out. :)

my helpful hubband doing the top stencils.
"before" shot
this is a kitty that had been hanging out at our front door for a few days causing Millie lots of anxiety. We let it in to give him/her some love, but in the end, had to drive it a few houses away for the sake of pup.
attempting to do my hair center parted
the finished product of my plate wall. i love how it turned out!
here's my favorite people at the Festival Of Colors here in Utah. so much fun. i need to get this picture framed.


Friday, March 18, 2011

picture update

here's some things i've been meaning to post:












Thursday, March 17, 2011

Happy 5 Year Anniversary D-rock

5 years ago today i shared my last first kiss.
the boy was so scared
we were sopping wet from playing out in the rain
and it was perfect.

this morning i made him his mom's recipe of biscuits & gravy, cut up some amazingly huge & beautiful strawberries, and even lit 5 candles in the biscuit for him. overall, i think it was a success.

i'm blessed to have this man. he's beautiful inside and out. makes me laugh till i cry almost daily. he's genuine & good hearted. oh yeah - and hot.

i sure do love st. patricks day!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

on a personal note....

today i got word doTERRA is hiring for a front desk manager.
this really would be SUCH a fun job for me. i love their products, and would like a new job i get excited and passionate about.

but then reality hit me.
ouch

derek's getting the "family discount" on his tuition at Provo College - where i work. this saves us 21k on his tution. that's too important & huge. i can't quit my job, or even go less than full time here.

but it'll all be worth it in the end. when he gets paid what he DESERVES and i can stay home and craft and clean and cook all day.

heaven.
until then, i'll keep plugging away.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

I have Pictures coming soon!!

I've done a lot of new things in my house.
I purchased beaaaaaaautiful new drapes, got an amazing humung-o blue glass vase.

currently i'm working on a plate wall for my kitchen
& doing a stencil on 2 walls

sooo there's a lot going on at mi casa
i'll load pictures by tomorrow.

xoxox

Sunday, March 6, 2011

sooo i'm a quitter
im giving up on the 30 day challenge. i'm a busy woman!
my living room is done being "redecorated".
with my new draped, and new accessories its like a new room!

last night i got all my plates for my plate wall. i got 23 plates total plus the primer & white high gloss spray paint for about 40 bucks. I went to 3 DI's to get them all. i did the practice layout last night and i'm SOOO EXCITED
i'll post pics soon

today i'm painting my lamps for my bedroom bright yellow and keeping the white lampshade. i'm pretty stoked about it.
god bless spray paint
thats all i gotta say

xoxox

Friday, March 4, 2011

Day #9

A photo of your favorite place to eat:

hmm this is a toughie. i love to eat, however since i'm being a healthier me - my FAVORITE place is both delicious & guilt free
drum roll please

BLUE LEMON.
i've only been to the one in highland but so far, everything i've tried there is delicious

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Day #9

A Photo of the Last Item You Purchased
i am STOKED about this one.
as you know, i've recently changed my entry way decor a lot.
Last night i spent HOURS trying to make/add white muslin ruffles to the tops of my curtains, and failed miserably. the curtains had to go in the garbage.
sooooo
today i had/got to buy new ones! i found these beauties at WorldMarket (aka my FAVORITE store)
http://www.worldmarket.com/product/zoom.jsp?productId=3596641&prodZoomImg=p6012272

they're MUCH brighter & cuter in person. the teal, yellow & reds are perfect for my new awkard living area. :) i'll post pictures soon i promise.

Day #8

A Song To Match Your Mood:
so here's Better Together by Jack Johnson. Somedays are harder than others in marraige, so its nice to have this song playing in the background to get me to the next amazing day. :)


[Verse 1:]
There's no combination of words
I could put on the back of a postcard,
No song that I could sing
But I can try for your heart,
Our dreams, and they are made out of real things,
Like a shoebox of photographs,
With sepiatone loving,
Love is the answer
At least for most of the questions in my heart ,
Like why are we here? And where do we go?
And how come it's so hard?
It's not always easy,
And sometimes life can be deceiving,
I'll tell you one thing, its always better when we're together

[Chorus:]
MMM, it's always better when we're together
Yeah, we'll look at the stars when we're together
Well, it's always better when we're together
Yeah, it's always better when we're together

[Verse 2:]
And all of these moments
Just might find their way into my dreams tonight
But I know that they'll be gone,
When the morning light sings
And brings new things,
But tomorrow night you see
That they'll be gone too,
Too many things I have to do,
But if all of these dreams might find their way
Into my day to day scene
I'll be under the impression,
I was somewhere in-between
With only two,
Just me and you
Not so many things we got to do,
Or places we got to be
We'll sit beneath the mango tree now

Yeah, it's always better when we're together
MMM, We're somewhere in-between together
Well, it's always better when we're together
Yeah, it's always better when we're together

MmMMmm MmMMm MmMMm
I believe in memories
They look so, so pretty when I sleep
Hey now, and when, and when I wake up,
You look so pretty sleeping next to me
But there is not enough time,
And there is no, no song I could sing
And there is no combination of words I could say
But I will still tell you one thing,
We're better together

From: http://www.musicbabylon.comFrom: http://www.musicbabylon.com

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Day #7

Your Dream Wedding:

My wedding was pretty awesome - if i do say so myself. We got married outside in beautiful weather. We had kneaders cater their delicious soup & salad, and my mom made an incredible cake for me. I really dont think i would have changed anything (except having my Nonno & Grandma there to see me walk down the isle)

Monday, February 28, 2011

Hutch Before & After

So my dear old Uncle Ben was very dear to my heart. He was so much like my Nonno (italian for Grandpa) and one of the most easy going funny people i had the pleasure of knowing.
I helped take care of him the last year of his life, which was such a privilege.
right before he passed in October 2010, he gave me two beautiful record players. They're way cool, but i never knew what to do with them... until recently
i decided to switch up my entry way.
it's been the same since I got my own apartment. Wherever I moved, my entryway was always the same. Tiny coffee table stained dark with a large photo that looks like this

http://www.art.com/asp/View_HighZoomResPop.asp?apn=11682295&imgloc=10-1070-Z000LRM7.jpg&imgwidth=773&imgheight=775

which i LOVE, but got kinda sick of after the past 5 years....
so now, for your viewing pleasure is my new entry way.








the knobs are from anthropologie and i love them. i plan on changing what's on top a bit, but for now it'll do. i love it. so much brighter and thinner - not to take up too much space.
thanks for the present uncle ben. i hope you love it too.

Day #6

A photo of an animal you'd love to keep as a pet:
well, as you know, we already have a pet. Millie. She's a 2 year old boxer who loves to snuggle, take naps & kiss babies. she's PERFECT. i'd never replace her or need to add to our pet family with her around.
however, lets say i didn't have millie - what would i like?? i know kenyon would want one of these little guys:

a red panda. he's obsessed. and i think i'd have to agree. they are quite adorable. i honestly can't think of ANYTHING i'd rather have than this little beauty:

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Day #5

A photo of yourself 2 years ago:
wow February 2009... lets see, i was only married for 5 months at this time. lets see what i can find



This was on a trip to Oregon with my parents & siblings. Derek & I snuck away to go to the aquarium just ourselves one day. It was so much fun! I once dreamed of living in oregon, but then i met this boy named Derek, and the rest is history.
So much has changed since then. In just 2 years.
We bought a house, bought a puppy, have been on a cruise, several fun road trips, and fell even more in love.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Day #4

Your Favorite Photograph of your best friend:
okay so i know i posted a pic of us just last week, but here's my FAVORITE picture of my best friend,



that's jess. on the very far left. i look SICKY in this pic (pre-weight loss) but she's beautiful as ever. i'm so thankful i have this girl in my life. we've been friends since 2003, and have been through EVERYTHING together.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Day #3

Your Idea Of The Perfect First Date:

i'd say anything that gets you out of your shell & helps you get to know eachother. first dates can be awkward, so anything fun and different is good by me. I think going to a comedy club or a concert or something would be fun
Mine & Derek's first date was spent on Valentines 2006. (weird, i know, that we'd spend such a big day together not really knowing eachother that well). but we went to denny's and drank chocolate milk. we ripped up pictures of old boyfriends from my wallets and talked about music until 4 am. it was perfect.

Day #2

A Picture Of Something You Ate Today
geeze. we had a potluck at work, so i ate WAY too much. (still lost 1 pound though dont worry. hahaha)
my favorite of all the treats we had though is this little treat:

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Day #1

"a photo of yourself and a description of how your day was."



well after searching my computer for a picture of JUST me, i've come to the realization i don't take that many pictures just by myself. This is me bored & work one day testing to see if my camera still had battery in it.
i dont wear glasses - except on days i dont want to take the time to put on eye make up.

today has been pretty good. I woke up early to go to work at 9 (which is early enough for me thank you)
went to lunch with my workfriend Julie, and a cute girl named Bri. we went to Cafe Rio mmmm
then i pretty much looked at decorating blogs all day at work, stopped by at red mango for a chocolate raspberry treat, and came home. i discovered my swimming suit from victorias secret came today which thrilled & terrified me. its so adorable but SO SMALL. hopefully i can pull it off by summer. :)

i kissed my hubby for a minute & sent him off to school, and here i am blogging. not a bad day in my book!!

30 Day Challenge

I'm going to be a copy cat & try to complete this fun challenge. I'm trying way hard to get into blogging, so this is a good way to start right?!

Day 1 - a photo of yourself and a description of how your day was.
Day 2 – A photo of something you ate today.
Day 3 – Your idea of the perfect first date.
Day 4 – Your favorite photograph of your best friend.
Day 5 – A photo of yourself two years ago.
Day 6 – A photo of an animal you’d love to keep as a pet.
Day 7 – Your dream wedding.
Day 8 – A song to match your mood.
Day 9 – A photo of the item you last purchased.
Day 10 – A photo of your favorite place to eat.
Day 11 – What’s in your makeup bag?
Day 12 – A photograph of the town you live in. A photo of the street you live on.
Day 13 – Your favorite musician and why?
Day 14 – A TV show you’re currently addicted to. A favorite book you have read recently. (I am lame and don't watch TV because I am also a nerd and would rather read)
Day 15 – Something you don’t leave the house without.
Day 16 – Your celebrity crush.
Day 17 – A photo of you and your family.
Day 18 – Something you crave a lot.
Day 19 – Another picture of yourself.
Day 20 – The meaning behind your blog name.
Day 21 – A photo of something that makes you happy.
Day 22 – A letter to someone who has hurt you recently. A letter to someone I love, who I don't tell enough. (My resolution is to be positive... this wouldn't help)
Day 23 – 15 facts about you.
Day 24 – A photo of something that means a lot to you.
Day 25 – What’s in your purse?
Day 26 – A photo of somewhere you’ve been to.
Day 27 – A picture of you last year and now and how have you changed since then?
Day 28 – Your favorite movie.
Day 29 – Something you could never get tired of doing.
Day 30 – A photograph of yourself today & three good things that have happened in the past

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things:

Here's a few things i've been obsessed with lately:

red mango frozen yogurt. its perfect for those days i HAVE to have chocolate, or icecream. they have a dark chocolate flavor right now that is TO DIE FOR. i mix it with raspberries and its less than 100 calories.


It's a 10 hair stuff. i love the smell of it, its a great detangler, plus it does 9 other amazing things. i honestly dont know how i lived without it before.


Nail Polish. I always had my nails acrylic before, but lately i've been going all natural, and i'm having so much fun with the cool paint options. here's one i'm obsessed with


and of course - i'm obsessed with my weight loss journey i'm currently enjoying. of course i'm eating healthy and working out occasionally, but these pure essential oils from DoTerra truly do help raise my metabolism, & help me not overeat. so amazing, I take 24 drops/day either internally (mixed with water or in a capsule if you dont like the taste) or you can just rub it on your body. I'm down 47 pounds since September 2010 (even through the holidays, my bday, etc) i can't wait to hit my ultimate goal of 100 pounds lost!!!
http://www.doterra.myvoffice.com/anzanawoodward/

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Valentines Day

here's a cute video derek made as my present for valentines.
i sure do love this man.

i got crafty





after completing my bedroom, there was one wall that was bare and needed a little somethin' somethin' to spruce it up.
Kenyon - being the lovely man he is, gave me a huge wooden ornate frame he bought at D.I. there was a velvet trim inside the frame, and a large picture inside. after removing the velvet trim, i spray painted the whole thing white, spray painted some clothes pins bright yellow to match my new bedding, and went to town.
I love the finished product.

bedroom renovation (again)







as wel all know - i'm a FREAK about change. we redid our WHOLE kitchen over Christmas break, and its been a good 1 1/2 months, so its time to do something new right??
About a year after we bought our cute house, derek & I painted our bedroom. It was a very soothing and deep olive green. I loved it at first, but because our room is so tiny (which i hate), it always seemed too dark & depressing in there.
with the help of my contractors (derek, kenyon & jess) we repainted our bedroom & kenyon's an amazing grey called Porpoise from Behr. With only 2 coats in my room (to cover the olive green) and one coat in kenyon's room, it's complete.
I bought a yellow, grey & white bedspread for my birthday (thanks mom for your generous donation), and a lot of de-cluttering, here's the look now. sorry - but i forgot to take "before" pics.