Alyssa Dawson

what I’m liking Saturday

So, I’m preparing for a self care Pinterest project tonight night and am looking for some great Pinterest projects to create. I want them to be cute and creative, but at the same time I don’t want it to be a huge production. So, if you have any cute Pinterest projects please send them my way! I’d love to pick your brain. But, here are some that I’ve been thinking about doing… let me know what you think! via Saddle Shoes Repurposed Vases Chevron Bracelet Hello Kitty Crochet Doll Pom-Pom Bookmarks Crochet Turtles Birthday Sign… Read More

my week in pictures

Lets face it, this week I was a horrible blogger! For reals! Thankfully this coming week is spirng break, I’m definitely looking forward to it! No plans for us, but I’m the kind of girl who likes having no plans becasue that means I can do whatever I want. This week my instagram feed screamed I MISS MY CAR way too much and I am sorry for that, guess I really miss my car. haha! I’ll try and be less obsessive. @lyssadawso ^^ Does this face not melt your heart?! And yes, that is a… Read More

if walls could talk

if walls could talk they would tell you what I am currently doing. watching: The Office. Honestly though, when am I NOT watching The Office? My husband and I watch The Office so much that when one of us says one line the other already knows who said it and what the scenario was. We were kind of made for eachother. listening: Mumford and Sons – Lover of Light. Have you seen the music video? I linked it for your viewing pleasure. I think I understand the meaning of it, but some part of me… Read More

date nights are important!

Today I have the sweetest guest post for you. Elisabeth, from The Bradleys, is here to remind us of the importance of date night. Right now Brand an I don’t have kids, so we don’t have to worry about finding a sitter. But, that doesn’t mean that it’s not hard to remember to do date night, especially when you have a busy schedule. ——————————- The past few weeks, my Mom has been visiting us from the States. Usually she likes to rent her own place and treats the visit as also a vacation ( and… Read More

the day my trusty-side kick was totaled

Thursday February 28, 2013. After classes were over and after the bus dropped me off at west campus I got a some-what panic call from Brandon. He was headed to school and wanted to be early so he could drive me to my car. The call came in and I acted like it was just an ordinary call. “Hey Brand! How’s it going? Where are ya?!” “Lyss, I was in an accident, I’m okay, I’m at 51st and Cactus, come get me!” Of course I freak out and start running to my car, at this… Read More