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Serenity

May 20, 2010
photo credit: design*sponge

How fabulously cozy is this little bungalow?
I’m in love with everything about this porch. The colors are so inviting and I just love the wooden side shingles, it gives it a bit of a rustic feel without being too “rustic”. The couch and arm chair are perfectly vintage and the two round tables are a unique touch. My favorite part to this room are the lamps (with their robin’s egg blue stems) and the curtains in my current favorite color: peachy salmon pink. I can just picture reading the latest bestseller snuggled up under a blanket listening to a little Mozart for Your Mind.
Pure serenity. *sigh*.
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Flashback: The Wig.

May 20, 2010

I am literally crying right now I am laughing so hard. I just happened to be browsing PW’s “happiness” photos for her recent photography contest and this photo was at the very top of the list. Besides this picture being hilariously funny on its own it reminded me of a night back in college when my friend Tracy found an old wig of her mothers and brought it to the Brickhouse for us ladies to play with. The memory made me giggle into hysterics and then I remembered that I still have the pictures! Thanks to Snapfish, the best of times have been preserved and are just waiting for moments like these to resurface.
And so, as I do realize you may have “had to have been there”, I’m posting these because they’re just too funny not to. I just can’t help myself. I’m hoping these photos will bring giggles to you as well. Because who doesn’t like to giggle like a little kid every once and a while? That’s what I’m doing right now that’s for sure.
The Wig, circa 2004:
Ridiculous and I love it. Julie somehow missed out on all the fun– either that or she ran away from the camera. Do you blame her?

Have a good night!!
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Getting ready for summer:

May 19, 2010
I’m getting so excited for summer, it’s practically here! Besides the rain today I’d say we’ve had a pretty great run for spring. I feel like I really got a chance to wear my favorite spring outfits and I wasn’t even pretending to be warm, I really was! This spring/summer I’m embracing my pale skin and vow to take extra good care to protect it from the elements. I have already bought 2 bottles of sunblock, next step is to start protecting my face. I do wear an spf 15 moisturizer every day, but in that hot summer weather on that sandy beach you just NEED some extra protection! I’m particularly interested in purchasing a summer hat this year. J.crew and anthropologie have some cute ones– but I’m sure I can swing by the outlet mall and find a practical one for less. We shall see in time what I end up with…
Here is what I am using for skin protection:

I love Neutrogena products and this is one that I have been a fan of for a long time. It goes on smooth and doesn’t leave a greasy feeling, plus you know you’re face is getting protection all day.

This stuff is magic. It goes on so light you don’t even know it’s on! Which means it’s the stuff for me because I HATE that icky sunblock feeling. SO sticky!
And as far as my head goes, I’ve been looking into a few options:


Whirling Plaid Sunhat from Anthropologie


Eric Javits Packable Floppy Hat from Saks

(LOVE the orange detail!)



Ribbon-Wrapped Hat from Anthropologie


(The last two are more for fashion’s sake I’ll admit– but I do love them.)


Hope I can still get my summer freckles!!!!!
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Dear Enzo…

May 18, 2010

Dear Enzo,
Thank you so very much for showing me the world the way you see it, from the heart of a loving, funny, loyal, and especially terrific dog. Thank you for introducing me to your wonderful family, to Denny, Eve, and Zoe. I so enjoyed your story. I laughed. I cried. I can’t stop thinking about it. I adored this book. Thank you, Enzo. You’re an amazing friend and I wish I had a dog like you.
Love,
Me.
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