Peaches and Willow

Life Lately-February Edition

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Hi Sweet Friends! Can you believe another month has already flown by? It's been a month full of birthday celebrations and togetherness for us and I can't think of any better way to spend my month. Other than birthday celebrations, it's been a pretty un-eventful month.

+Life Lately+

- I turned 35 earlier this month. My hubby took me shopping for a new Coach purse and quiet the haul from Bath & Body Works then he bought me a cookie cake, 3 dozen flowers and made me smoked ribs. It was an amazing weekend full of celebrating and coziness. I wouldn't have traded a thing.

- We also celebrated my hubby's birthday (I'm 12 days older) with another low key evening at home.

- I have two collaborations in the works for the blog coming in the next couple months.

- I'm learning how to grow my blog through Pinterest and I fell for InstaStories.

+Currently+

-Enjoying...having my hubby home for the last 4 days.
Day dates and trips to Lowes are my favorites.

-Wishing For...the weather to warm back up in to the high 70s again.
Winter returned and i'm not a fan.

-Loving...my Cricut. I've had the best time making shirts and decals lately.

A post shared by {Leslie Soto} (@georgiapeachy31) on Feb 23, 2017 at 12:18pm PST

-Looking Forward To...building our house so I can decorate.
Walking through Lowes yesterday gave me a spark of excitement.

-Smelling...White Mocha body spray.

-Wearing...black Jesus & Coffee sweatshirt and ripped jeans.

-Feeling...a little sad. My hubby went back to work today and i'm missing him.

-Bookmarking...

-Reading...Boss Girl by Sophia Amoruso

-Watching...Little Big Lies.

-Listening (to)...the tv.

-Eating...pita chips and hummus.

-Cooking...chili.

-Drinking...sweet tea. I'm savoring my last day of sweets.

-Texting...no one. It's been oddly quiet today.

-Pinning...

-Instagramming...

-Snapchatting... my finds at Bargain Hunt today.

-Tweeting...blog posts and current pictures.

-Starting...to cut sugar from my diet and eat more raw foods.

-Finishing...some blog posts.

-Loving these purchases...I've really been trying not to spend on things I don't need but I did get the Swamp Queen Palette by Tarte for my birthday from one of my sweet friends and am obsessed with it! It's worth every penny!

A post shared by {Leslie Soto} (@georgiapeachy31) on Feb 20, 2017 at 6:21am PST

-Using these essential oils...Tension and Aches and Pains are always go tos in this house.

-This Is My Jam...Paris by The Chainsmokers

+Coffee & Blog Posts+

Welcome Home Wednesday Link Party #77 //On Wednesdays We Confess//Heartmade By Emily//Oh Hey, Friday!//Monday Morning Coffee Talk + My Birthday Wish List//The Happy List-Mistle//Welcome Home Wednesday Link Party #78//February Goals//Oh Hey, Friday!//Messy Mondays//The Happy List-Melissa//Welcome Home Wednesday Link Party #79//Monday Morning Coffee Talk//The Happy List-Kirstie//Welcome Home Wednesday Link Party #80//On Wednesdays We Confess//February//Guys Behind the Blog

+Blogger's Inspiration+

Winer Must Haves by Eat, Drink & Be Mary//Pouring Into Others by The Modern Tulip//How To Grow Your Blog With Pinterest by Keating Bartlett//The 7 Blush /outfit Items You Need To Transform Your Wardrobe by Her Tasty Life

+Playlist+

February//Guys Behind the Blog

Monday, February 27, 2017

Hi Sweet Friends! February got away from me, y'all. We call it birthday season because there are nine birthdays in mine and my hubby's family between January & February. One of them is mine and this year it has worn me out. I blame that for the month slipping by and because it did I missed February's Guys Behind the Blog link up with my sweet friend Crystal from Hall Around Texas. It's never too late to post though so get ready for some syrupy sweetness from my hubby because this months questions are all Valentine's and love related.

1 // Name two things your wife has taught you.
Hmmm, Idk. (long silence). You taught me how to save things on Facebook and you taught me how to make cinnamon sugar toast which apparently I have become the master of. (He's so humble, y'all.)

2 // What was your favorite part of your wedding day?
I got to say I Do to my best friend and I got a crazy little doodle.

3 // Valentines Day is usually more about the girl...but tell me, what is something YOU would love to receive on Valentine's day?
*Insert cheesy grin* You usually do good on Valentine's Day. We just get each other silly little things. To me Valentine's Day isn't about the getting, it's about who i'm with, the love of my life.
(Good Grief. Syrupy sweetness over here.)

4 // What was the best date you and your wife ever had?
The first date because we went to O'Charley's (he proceeds to tell everything we ordered) then I took you home and kissed you. Thank goodness you kissed me back because that would have been really awkward.

5 // If money was no option and you could go anywhere in the world with just your spouse, where would you go and what would you do?
I don't know where we would go; probably somewhere tropical and warm and we'd stay somewhere not super fancy because we ain't super fancy people but somewhere really nice. We would have good food, good drinks. We'd take long walks on the beach, helicopter rides, moonlight dinners. Probably rent a convertible and drive around.

Bonus Questions:
6 // Valentine's Day - Hallmark Holiday or Real Holiday?
Little bit of both.

7 // What is your favorite romantic comedy movie?
Idk, there's so many. If I had to pick one; Knocked Up.
Me:That's not a romantic comedy.
A: Think about it. Yes it is. They fall in love at the end.

On Wednesdays We Confess

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Hi Sweet Friends! Happy Wednesday! We're half way through the week which also means my days of sleeping in are over for now. My son had another winter break Monday-today so this mama has been enjoying sleeping in and slow, easy mornings but it's back to life tomorrow. So for today let's celebrate with another confessions post with my sweet friend Mistle from Sweet Tea and Hydrangeas

I Confess I'm loving the spring weather we've been having lately. It's already in the 70s here and I couldn't be happier. Yesterday was a rainy day but it was still in the 70's so I had the windows open and the front door. It was amazing!

I Confess I love the smell of rain. It's one of my favorite smells ever. It feels like the earth is getting clean, so refreshing.

I Confess I'm also loving the Swamp Queen palette from Tarte. I'm obsessed. The colors are so vibrant and they really last all day. It's one of the best birthday gifts ever. You can check out my Instagram for my daily make up looks.

I Confess I'm part of the Imperfect Boss Campaign and loving it. It's women inspiring women through our imperfections. Y'all should join the Facebook group and check out all the lovely, inspiring ladies.

I Confess I never really liked boyfriend jeans but lately i'm loving them! I need like 200 pairs. Do you love boyfriend jeans? What's your favorite pair?

I Confess I'm in a state of mind lately where being still is my focus. It's amazing how much better you feel when you learn to just be still. We spent time out on our 5 acres we're about to build on, the other day and it was so refreshing to get some exercise in and to spend time in the quietness of the woods. I'm all about doing things that are relaxing to my mind and body.

I Confess I'm recently obsessed with Pinterest again so follow me and show me all your lovely pins.

Thank you for stopping by. What's something you want to confess?

Welcome Home Wednesday Link Party #80

Welcome to Welcome Home Wednesdays number 80!!! I absolutely adore looking through your projects every single week and this week is no exception! We've been hanging out with y'all and sharing and loving all the goodies shared here!! Thank you ALL for coming back week after week!! We APPRECIATE y'all!!

Let's get started! Each week our little party gets even bigger... and we're so glad you're here to party with us! So bring your friends and link up something awesome... we love to see your amazing work around here! Don't forget to leave us a comment to let us know you stopped by and we'll do the same when we visit your link! The party will start each Wednesday at 7am CST... and we'll be here bright eyed, bushy tailed and ready to party! Stop by and share your fabulous posts... we would love to read them and share them with our friends!

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The Happy List-Kirstie

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Hi Sweet Friends! I hope y'all are having a happy Tuesday. I know I sure am because I'm getting to do one of my favorite posts; The Happy List. Today i'm getting the chance to feature Kirstie from Enlightenment for Schmucks so get cozy with us and see what's making Kirstie happy lately.

It’s amazing the strength that practicing gratitude brings to my everyday world. That’s why I jumped at the chance to be part of this amazing group of women who are sharing and caring about all the beautiful aspects of life that make us so happy, centered, and grounded in Spirit. Today I’ve come up with my own Six Serenity-Boosters that make me so thankful to be part of this planet.

My Cats
As a long-standing member of the Crazy Cat Lady Club, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention my two feline friends and their step-brother. All three of them are the epitome of unconditional love, playfulness, and that special kind of zen that can only come from sleeping 16 hours a day. They comfort me, wake me up without an alarm, and remind me of the importance of a mid-day catnip (them) and chocolate (me) break to help rejuvenate the Soul.

Our Blog’s Dream Project of the Month Winners
When I started blogging, it was always with the understanding that it was meant to lift us all up together. The amazing talent and the generous spirits of our Dream Project of the Month winners have helped me keep going during challenging times. Being able to create a platform for fellow-dream seekers, no matter how small, is my own dream come true. I’m so appreciative for their inspiration.

My Newest Coffee Mug
I’ve been dealing with some tough issues this past month, and sometimes the littlest things make the biggest difference. The ‘WARNING: I have an Attitude and I know How to use it!” lettering on this mug has helped me remember my own natural hoospah, and has ‘rebooted’ my motivation to keep on keeping on. My dear friend Jen gave me this for my birthday this past August, despite my pleas for her to help me break my coffee mug collecting addiction. Now, I’m so glad that she did. Thank you Jen.

Radical Forgiveness
This deeper twist on forgiveness means we have to forgive everyone of everything. Woo – not an easy task. Yet when I stumbled across this concept last month and began to apply it to my life, it became a super-accelerator for healing the hurts that were threatening to overwhelm me. I’m not only thankful for finding this amazing tool, but I’m also grateful to myself for doing the work to integrate radical forgiveness into my everyday life.

The Internet
Weird to say this, but being 42 years old, I remember a time when connecting with like-minded individuals was so much more challenging. The inspiring women and men I’ve met online who are determined, despite all the challenges, to entrepreneur their way to success has enabled me to do the same. I love the collaborative spirit and the cooperation I find online!

Mother Earth
Sometimes we get so caught up in our own personal lives that we forget about the bigger picture. Lately though, I’ve been remembering to appreciate the beauty of the rain, the astounding colors of a sunset, and the centering stillness that a hike at the park brings into my life. I do my best writing when fresh air flows through my lungs, and the meditative melodies of Mother Nature are a priceless gift that I’m ever appreciative to experience.

Namaste,
Kirstie

Thank you Kirstie for sharing your Happy List with us and thank you loves for checking out Kirstie's post. I hope you all go check out her blog and support her!

Kirstie Ganobsik launched the spiritual/self-help blog ENLIGHTENMENT FOR SCHMUCKS in the spring of 2015. She is an author of the anthology Traveling Toward Enlightenment: Where the Road Intersects the Soul, a writer at BlogMutt, and a freelancer. She’s written several guest posts, including Getting to Know Our “Gut” Chakra and How to Scare Gratitude Out of Hiding. Her first full-length book entitled Stumbling Towards Enlightenment is due out in late 2017. She is an auntie to seven nieces and nephews, a Mom to two fur babies, and a lover of all things coffee. She aims to one day use the proceeds from her writing career to open a Purpose School & Spiritual Center to assist more people in finding and fulfilling their purpose on earth.

Monday Morning Coffee Talk

Sunday, February 19, 2017

Hi Sweet Friends! Happy Monday! I know. I know. Why do I keep reminding you that it's Monday? Well, for good reason. Because I want Mondays to be about celebrating a new week. We're all about celebrating a new year so why not celebrate a new week and I think the best way to start that is by having a coffee date with a girlfriend so grab a cup of coffee and get cozy with me for a virtual coffee date this morning.

If you and I were on a coffee date we'd be sitting at a table at my favorite local donut shop. My order there changes frequently but I think i'd be having a white chocolate mocha and a french crueller donut. Easily my favorites and my regular "go tos".

I'd tell you...

Turning 35 has been exhausting. I finally hit a point where I'm having to listen to my body because it's been on the verge of giving out on me lately due to exhaustion. I'm learning that life will go on whether the bed gets made and the laundry gets done because, hello, let's be real-that stuff never goes anywhere.

I'm learning that the best thing I can do for myself is listen when my body is that tired and give into a day of binge watching Gilmore Girls and blogging and indulging in a little treat. It's okay. In fact, taking care of myself is my #1 goal lately because if I can't take care of me then there's no way I can take care of anyone else.

My hubby & I have gone to bed by 9 pm a couple nights in the last week and it has been glorious. Our child is a teenager and he's totally fine with mom and dad going to bed early and it's nice to know that we don't have to worry about him needing us or doing anything stupid. Plus sleep wins.

I try not to think about him being a teenager. I mean, of course I know but if I think too much about it I start to panic. He's talking about driving and joining the military and i'm over here having panic attacks because he's going into high school. If you have a little one right now hold tight to them and soak up every single moment because they really do go by so fast.

I have the sweetest friend in the entire world. She's the friend who did my make up, for free, for my wedding. In fact she even bought me all the make up and gave it to me as a gift. She is one of my people in this world. She bought me the $50 Swamp Queen palette by Tarte for my birthday. She knew I had been wanting it but would never spend that kind of money on myself. Every day since I've used it and been inspired to step out of my comfort zone and play with make up more. I'm kinda obsessed now.

For Valentine's Day I got the craving for a cheesecake so I hopped in my kitchen and whipped one up. Two actually, one was for my parents. I wanted a white chocolate one and couldn't find a suitable recipe so I pieced together a couple that I had and came up with the most delicious cheesecake you've ever tasted. My hubby & I have been enjoying it this week. Today he even said that I had outdone myself so of course i'd have to share that recipe with you. I've made it into a pin able image for our virtual coffee date.

I would tell you that I've developed a fear of the dentist and have a fear of all my teeth falling out. Ridiculous, I know but it's true. Laugh at me all you want but make me mashed potatoes when it happens please.

I have also become obsessed with InstaStories. I feel like it's more fresh than SnapChat but I'm holding on to SnapChat until all my friends convert. Come join me on the Insta side. We have all the pretty things. You can even bring your filters.

Since i've become obsessed with make up i've also become obsessed with You Tube videos so i'd ask who you who are your favorite You Tube beauty queens? I need some more to follow!

I'd also tell you that i'm into Season 4 on the Gilmore Girls and am so happy about one of the recent relationships! I hope, with everything in me, it lasts. I'm not giving away any spoilers in case you are one of the people, like me, who lived under a rock for the last 17 years and are just now catching up on GG! So friends, don't leave any spoilers in the comments. E-mail me @ lesliew21282@gmail.com if you want to talk about this.

I'm also giving up sugar next month. Not totally quitting but cutting way back. I'll still have my morning coffee and my glass of sweet tea at dinner but I feel like cutting back on sugar is going to help me feel so much better. Help me if i'm wrong!

I would tell you how proud I am of my thrifty finds. I went to a thrift shop on Friday. I used to think that thrift shops weren't my thing. Not because i'm above them but because I could never find anything in them but this one was huge and so organized. I walked away with 5 tops and a pair of jeans for $22! They were having a 50% off sale, too which sweetened the deal even more. I'll be back for their next 50% off sale.
This sparkly top is one of the ones I scored. It's a Juicy Couture I paid about $3 for.

As we left I would hug you and tell you I hope you have a lovely day! And I do! I hope you all have a lovely day!
What's something you would share with me on our coffee date?

Welcome Home Wednesday Link Party #79

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Welcome to Welcome Home Wednesdays number 79!!! I absolutely adore looking through your projects every single week and this week is no exception! We've been hanging out with y'all and sharing and loving all the goodies shared here!! Thank you ALL for coming back week after week!! We APPRECIATE y'all!!

Let's get started! Each week our little party gets even bigger... and we're so glad you're here to party with us! So bring your friends and link up something awesome... we love to see your amazing work around here! Don't forget to leave us a comment to let us know you stopped by and we'll do the same when we visit your link! The party will start each Wednesday at 7am CST... and we'll be here bright eyed, bushy tailed and ready to party! Stop by and share your fabulous posts... we would love to read them and share them with our friends!