DIY Heart Sharpie Cup

I've seen this kind of tutorial around the blogosphere for some time and really wanted to try it during the fall/winter time but never got around to it. Lately I've been drinking hot green tea in the mornings and figured now was a good time to finally do it. I been obsessing over gold for some reason and loved the way it pops on a black mug...oh and hearts are kinda my thing right now. 

 Supplies: Mug, Gold Sharpie

 Freehand your drawing

 Or you can be like me and draw 6 dots, 2 at the top, 1 in the center, 2 outer dots slightly under the center, and 1 at the bottom center.

 Connect the dots...if you accidentally make your lines not to your liking, simply scratch it off with your nail.

All done with the drawing part. Put this in the oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

And then you're done :)

xoxo erica

Life Lately

1. Chris surprised me with floor seats to see Justin, my favorite ever! I had an amazing time dancing and singing the night away. 

 2. This pic of my grandparents was on the fridge throughout the holidays. It's been years since my grandpa passed and every time I look at this pic it makes me incredibly happy. 

3. Eating Mexican with my love.

4. The newest addition to my family. I'm a great aunt!

5. The floral section is always my first stop when I go grocery shopping.

 6. Passion fruit tea and shopping...a happy combo.

7. Ringing in the new year with Scar. He doesn't look too happy about 2014 lol.

8. Pizza date after a movie :)

9. A peek at engagement photos.

10. Sending lots of love.

xoxo erica

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Sock Bun Hair Tutorial

 I've always loved quick and easy hair styles so naturally it was about time that I tried the sock bun. It's pretty much the easiest thing to give you a put together look when you don't have much time spend in front of the mirror. Oh and I've seen a few different way of using a sock bun but, this way of styling it works really well for my short hair and layers.

 First of all, you are going to need a sock donut. To make, simply get a sock (preferably one close to your hair color), cut the toes part off, and roll into donut. Now lets get started.

1. Pull hair into a loose pony tail.

2. Slide sock donut onto pony.

3. Split hair into two sections and spread over sock donut.

4. Put a rubber band over donut to create bun.

5. Wrap the ends of hair around bun and secure with bobby pins.

All done :)

xoxo erica