Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Kitchen Display: Mirror, Mirror
It's been ages since my last kitchen display post. After seeing this kitchen today I knew I had to start this up again. I think I like the idea of an oversized mirror in the kitchen. It definitely makes this space seem larger and reflects the lovely open shelfs.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
something to look forward to
I used to be all about some special Target designers. Lately, I've hardly paid attention. I totally missed the Missoni madness. However, the Jason Wu for Target lookbook definitely caught my attention.
Here are some early favorites:
Here are some early favorites:
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Merry and New
Christmas and New Years were so lovely this year! My school system did not get out until the 23rd so only having one day to prepare for all the Christmas festivities was not grand but it was the best break despite that. In 11 days I managed to visit with everyone dear to me and have a few days to just be lazy. Here is a short version of my holiday.
Christmas Eve Eve-Secret Santa Party with my best friends! Not Christmas without this event. Miss Emma Louise attended this year too :)
My cousin, Amy, breaking in her new watercolor pencils at MawMaw's Christmas Eve afternoon.
Cats love Christmas too!
What makes Christmas dinner at Betty Mom and DaDa's even better?!?! A puppy! Mom and Tyler were smitten.
No family get together is complete without going through some photos. How stylish is my grandmother? And DaDa's skinny tie! My mom is the youngest in the middle.
My dad cooking Christmas breakfast on his new "Man Patio".
Cooking in the new kitchen at my dad's. MawMaw is always in charge of grits.
Good Christmas Breakfast
We always get a gigantic tree at my dad's but he was late on the tree game this year. This little tree is so perfectly cute in the newly renovated study.
After Christmas I went down to South Carolina to spend a few days with Jon and his family.
Wilda Kate has grown so much since August!
"Again!"
I'm not sure if Isabelle was happier to see me when I got home or my new quilt made by Jon's mom.
New Year's shoes! Update to my old suede heels with my grandmother's shoe clips. Fancy!
I made him wear the hat for a photo and he made me hold out my pinky while holding my drink. Compromise.
On New Year's Day we went and saw The Artist (so good!) and then cooked our first official New Year's dinner the next day. And Jon couldn't spell apocalypse but I still love him.
So that's it! A great end to a wonderful year and a great beginning to an even better year. Happy 2012.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Black Friday-Sparkly Deal of the Year
I had no real intention of a lot of crazy Black Friday shopping. For one thing, none of the real Black Friday deals appeal to me or anyone else I'm really shopping for. Maybe if there had been a major deal on iPads but there was not (sorry Jon). So, I went to bed last night and did not set my alarm to any crazy hour and was only woken up at 8 am by my cat who saw an empty spot in her food bowl.
But a 50% all sale items at Anthropologie is hard to pass up. There was one item in particular I was thinking of getting someone that was a crazy good deal (less than $10, nothing at Anthropologie is ever less than $10!) So, since I thought it would be silly to pay more $ on the shipping than the actual item I decided to venture out. The sale was only til 11 and when I got there it was almost 10. So imagine my surprise when I found this dress in the sale section marked down twice and in my size. It was the only one! So with 50% off it was only $25. Even the girl at the checkout was amazed. No idea where I'm wearing it but who can pass on a $180 dress for $25. And sequins, it has lots of sequins!
But a 50% all sale items at Anthropologie is hard to pass up. There was one item in particular I was thinking of getting someone that was a crazy good deal (less than $10, nothing at Anthropologie is ever less than $10!) So, since I thought it would be silly to pay more $ on the shipping than the actual item I decided to venture out. The sale was only til 11 and when I got there it was almost 10. So imagine my surprise when I found this dress in the sale section marked down twice and in my size. It was the only one! So with 50% off it was only $25. Even the girl at the checkout was amazed. No idea where I'm wearing it but who can pass on a $180 dress for $25. And sequins, it has lots of sequins!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
To: You From: Etsy
My favorite online thing of the holiday season? Gift Guides!
Almost every shopping site has them now. The more specific you can get the better. Need to know what to get your preppy yet outdoorsy mother? Search no more! Anthropologie's is pretty good (that really isn't a description of my mother I was just being silly). But this morning I found this: The Etsy Gift Guide.
Go on, link up to your Facebook account and it gives you ideas for every friend! As if I need to know what to get the girl from my
Here are some perfect examples of why you should use this great, great invention.
For my brother Tyler, based on that he has Jackass listed as a favorite TV show (ugh, I know).
He'll love this adorable vintage nativity donkey! An instant family heirloom.
For a best friend's ex-boyfriend who for some reason is still on my friend list?
Well based on his love of video games, he'll love this Legends of Zelda necklace. A little bittersweet don't you think?
Why am I still Facebook friends with an ex's roommate that I spoke maybe 3 sentences to?
To get him this sweet Charleston sweatshirt of course!
My mom loves reading. This Powerful Tarot Love Spell will be perfect! Also, how can you buy a love spell over Etsy?!?
Almost every shopping site has them now. The more specific you can get the better. Need to know what to get your preppy yet outdoorsy mother? Search no more! Anthropologie's is pretty good (that really isn't a description of my mother I was just being silly). But this morning I found this: The Etsy Gift Guide.
Go on, link up to your Facebook account and it gives you ideas for every friend! As if I need to know what to get the girl from my
Here are some perfect examples of why you should use this great, great invention.
For my brother Tyler, based on that he has Jackass listed as a favorite TV show (ugh, I know).
He'll love this adorable vintage nativity donkey! An instant family heirloom.
For a best friend's ex-boyfriend who for some reason is still on my friend list?
Well based on his love of video games, he'll love this Legends of Zelda necklace. A little bittersweet don't you think?
Why am I still Facebook friends with an ex's roommate that I spoke maybe 3 sentences to?
To get him this sweet Charleston sweatshirt of course!My mom loves reading. This Powerful Tarot Love Spell will be perfect! Also, how can you buy a love spell over Etsy?!?
And, last but not least, my boyfriend. Here is what Etsy has recommended:
No Recommendations Available.
Seriously! This is one that actually could have worked. Thanks for nothing (except lots of good laughs) Etsy!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Tis the Season
Now that Halloween is over, I'm happy to announce I can now start saving up for my holiday party dress of the season. It may be a slim Christmas for some of you out there.
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