Forever21 comes to Columbia!

It may seem trivial or even borderline crazy, but I was starting to go through a serious case of Forever21 withdrawl. Just as I was beginning to write my blog about how depressed I was that there were no Forever21's in the entire state of South Carolina, God saw fit to shine a ray of hope down from the heavens. The local mall is scheduled to open the state's 1st Forever21 next year and I'll be the first person in line when it opens. It's still crazy to me that I live somewhere that doesn't have a Forever21, H&M, Sephora or IKEA... but in the next few months a permanent smile will be on my face!

Latest Obsession

My name is Ishea and I'm addicted... to Fruit Ninja!!!!

This game is the best thing since stilettos and lip gloss. I don't own an iPhone but I'm always grabbing my husbands whenever I can to play this little gem of a game. His poison of choice is "Phase 10", a card game that I don't care much for...

What iPhone apps are you hooked on?

Curious Cat

From my cat trying to get in the toilet, the shower, and even finding his way into a Dos Equis box, I'm quickly learning that cats live up to their curious reputation and will get into anything and everything. Smudge is always up to something.

New kid on the Jewerly Block

One of my favorite bloggers, The Moptop Maven, just opened up her online jewelry store, Frank & Myrrh Handcrafted Jewelry + Adornments.

I'm a sucker for great accessories and always on the hunt for a way to make my outfits pop. Her designs are right up my alley - - tons of gold, color, and ethnic hints. The prices are in the $30 range and an affordable way to add some life to your wardrobe this holiday season.

Two of my favorite pieces so far:

1. Pangaea: Pink & Light Green earrings - $35

2. Axum Bamboo Crescent Earrings - $35

To visit the site click here.

Our family is growing...

Growing up in a family full of dogs (Chows, German Shepherds, and Pits) I never considered myself a cat person, but last night my husband and I fell in love with this cuddly cutie and wanted to give him a great home. His name is Smudge and he's a 3 month old Russian Blue.

To my surprise this breed is amazing for folks that have cat allergies (like me) so I was excited to be able to have a cat sans all the allergic reactions. Also, this is nothing new to cat lovers out there, but for someone that was accustomed to dogs it came as quite a shock to watch a cat pretty much take care of itself. You mean I don't have to throw on boots and a coat in the dead of winter to take it out for a walk??? Sign me up!!! Cats are growing on me more and more by the day.

Time to Decorate

My husband and I finished up our 2000 mile move yesterday and I must say it feels great to be home! We've got most of the furniture for our living room and bedroom handled so the next thing for me to tackle is my office space.

For quite some time I've been obsessed with the West Elm Parson's desk in polished white but the $314 price tag kept me away.

While browsing Overstock I found this awesome look-a-like desk for $185.99 and I think I'll be buying this one.

If we were furnishing our house I'd bite the bullet and make the investment with the West Elm version, but since we're living in this apartment for the next 2 years I don't want to spend too much money on furniture we may or may not take back to AZ with us.