To Do: Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Just for the record... I am not getting married anytime soon.

Still need a crucial part of that equation.

But, I haven't been able to quit thinking about these images.

You see, I am a pretty conservative gal. I wear pearl studs everyday, I only like things that are black/white, and I everything must be simple and clean in my life.

But I want to marry my best friend. (just need to find him)

And I cannot stop thinking about having a wild wedding someday.

Not too long ago I watched Rachel Getting Married (which is totally a weird movie) but I am just in love with their wedding. Everything about it actually. But I mostly love the reception. I want a reception like that. Showgirls are a must. And I am not kidding.

bloomerism

bloomerism

bloomerism

And I also can't quit thinking about this circus-themed wedding that Joanna posted about on Smitten.

I love the fact that it looks fun and simple.

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I love the food idea!! Just simple good ol' food.

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I want a wedding that is full of love. And I want everyone to have the most ridiculously amazing time. I think weddings should be about love and not money.

Currently Loving:

I just love this post by Le Love. Just a little re-posting going on here.

Things I loved about you

The way you stared at me when I close my eyes, then you closed your eyes and I stared at you

How perfectly your hand fit in mine

How you seemed so strong on the outside, but I could tell you were so sweet on the inside

The way you said I love you, because you sounded so shy

How during that first time we were alone, when we held hands and talked for hours and finally kissed after so long

How you were so interested in my life and what I was doing

How you remembered everything I said to you perfectly

When you texted me randomly (as little as that may be)

When you told me I’m one of the most perfect girls you’ve ever met

How you were too shy to hold my hand, in case I didn’t want you to

The awkward moments - because they weren’t really awkward at all

Sitting at the table with your family and enjoying myself and you

Taking photo booth pictures with you and you made the best faces I’ve ever seen

Getting high together and making weird animal sounds as we walked back to your house

The way you made me feel after we made out for an hour

How you told me I looked great every time we saw each other - despite how untrue I thought it was

How I sat on your lap when we went on the computer together, and your legs fell asleep but you didn’t care, as long as I was sitting that close to you

How even on the coldest nights, you lent me your sweater

How much you have passions for things

Your laugh/smile

How you always made fun of me - I secretly loved it

What a loser you are, because I am too

How you admitted defeat and say sorry when I wouldn’t let you win a fight

The way you made the butterflies in my stomach flutter every time I saw your smile

How much you made me love you.

But now they are things of the past, since we broke up. I’m slowly getting over every one of these ways I loved you by replacing them with things I don’t like about you. I don’t think it’s working too well, though, because I know they will each still be in the back of my head because you were my first love and I will never forget you or a single thing that I loved about you. And truthfully, I still love most of those things. I’ll miss every one of them.

-anonymous submission

ACCESSORY OF THE DAY:

I am hopelessly in love with this necklace. 

Its the same one that Jennifer Aniston wore in He's Just Not That Into You.

Its by Jennifer Meyer and only sells for 700 bones ($700). 

I would love one.

hint...hint

To Do: Be Happy

Saucy Apron twitter-ed this today and I remember seeing the model in the latest Glamour Mag. 

I just love how happy she is. 

Check out the article from the Editor in Chief Cindi Leive

SUMMER SALE!!

Summer isn't over yet!!

We still have two more weekends of playtime!!!

I want...

to take...

all of these to the pool!!

Plus, they are on sale for 5 bones ($5) at Design Room.

They also have cute baby bibs for the most glam babies. 

The things I would do to you...

I think this is such a fun piece.

I would like one of these. 

Check out Weiss House for more.

And this too...

Also, in this month's Elle Decor is Anna Sui's home. 

I love all the black furniture. It makes me love my dining room table even more. 

This is what ruffles my feathers... in a good way.

... in a very good way.

Ohh, hello there gentlemen.

Thanks for letting me oogle over your home. I just love it. We must have the exact same style.

How fancy are we!?!

Check out Mark Badgley and James Mischka's horse farm in Kentucky in Elle Decor.

Just a little yummy...

vanity fair

In case you like looking at Jon Hamm as much as I do, check out this photo shoot by Anne Leibovitz. 

Yummy. 

Building My Dream House:

here

I want this desk. No, the whole shebang.

Help!! Stationary!!!

HELP!!!!

Where do I find nice, simple, classic stationary for everyday use??

Help Help!!

To Do: Wear Flowers

Ever since Joanna blogged about these beautiful flowers by Emerson Made, I haven't been able to get them out of my head!! I just love them all. 

Buy them here. Fall in love with them here. 

Ohhh...I want them all!!!

Accessories of the Day: Hello J-Crew!!

Have you checked out J-Crew's new Fall line? I just adore it!!

Great jewelry staples. 

antique gold manor bracelet $68

crystal symphony bracelet $60

estate link bracelet $58

Feel free to purchase these lovelies for me. Thanks. 

Welcome Back!!

Sorry sorry sorry for my little hiatus there. I truly apologize. 

If you'd like to blame anyone for my lack of posting I suggest that you blames these men:

Yes, I have been hiding away catching up on what all the buzz is about. Mad Men is amazing. It is so fun to see how people used to live and to understand why somethings are the way they are today. 

I love me some Don Draper. Yummy. 

(Shhh, if you wanna catch up too... its all free here.)

Anyhow, thank you for coming back and again... sorry for not posting. 

Check This Out!

Wanna see how I turned this:

Into THIS:

I got the table for FREE on Craigslist. And a very BFF bought those chairs for me at her favorite Thrift Store. 

Awesome!!

To Do: Read Generation Kill

Read the book. 

Its a fun read. Kinda dark, but that's the content of war I guess.

It gives such a great insight into the war, the people and the troops. I think it is something that we all need to understand.

Best part is the new afterward, last page:

"Five years into this war, I am not always confident most Americans fully appreciate the caliber of the people fighting for them, the sacrifices they have made, and the sacrifices they continue to make. After the Vietnam War ended, the onus of shame largely fell on the veterans. This time around, if shame is to be had when the Iraq conflict ends- and all indications are there will be plenty of it- the veterans are the last people in America to deserve it. When it comes to apportioning shame my vote goes to the American people who sent them to war in a surge of emotion but quickly lost the will to either win it or end it. The tong troops I profiled in Generation Jill, as well as the other men and women in uniform I've encountered in combat zones throughout Iraq and Afghanistan, see among the finest people of their generation. We misuse them at our own peril."

Sorry that may offend some, but I love our country and I love our troops. I work with them a lot and I am always weary of their futures and that we will always be there to support them after they gave so much for us.


Please read the book. I loved it. Look how many pages I dog-earred.