Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Coffee Book Addict



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Not only am I always on the hunt to find the next book to add to my growing library (because I'm one seriously dedicated book collector) or to grace the tops of my coffee tables or night stands, but I am one serious Assouline addict. The photos are oh so elegant, the models look nothing less than perfect and you smile because you own something that is the epitome of luxury. My favorite so far, A Privileged Life. 

(image via assouline)



Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Monday, May 28, 2012

Weekend Wrap Up

   
 new pj salvage night shirt i can't stop wearing.
 assouline addict and marilyn obsessions! 
went to see an old cast-mate perform in west side
story, she was maria and she was beyond 
fabulous!
found these at a cosignment shop and fell in love.
 me and marilyn in palm springs.
a perfect morning for breakfast at lulu's. 
 my new favorite breakfast spot to people watch!
saturday night make your own fajitas. 
 honoring memorial day with an old tradition.
at twenty-six feet, marilyn has arrived!

(images via instagram)

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Anne Taintor





I've been obsessed with Ann Taintor for as long as I can remember.  Do you have any favorites of hers?! I have to admit anytime I stumble upon her coasters I have to buy them. They're just so great!

(images via anne taintor)

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Color Pop





Confession: I have always wanted to be able to pull off bright colored skinnies! But the truth is after going to college and gaining a few extra pounds it wasn't exactly flattering to strut in these babies considering I'm 5'3. However, after an act of God I decided I was going to shed the thirty pounds I needed too and  promised myself that by my sister's college graduation I would have lost close to all thirty pounds! Well, maybe not all thirty, but in two months time I've managed to lose 22 pounds. With ten more pounds to go and summer fast approaching I will be able to walk around in confidence with a bright pair of skinny jeans. Now the important question, what color do I chose?!!!!!

(images via madewell and j.crew )  

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Stumble Upon





As a children's librarian in the making I am stoked to be reacquainted with the classics my mother used to read to me as a child. These are only a select few that I thought I'd share with you that I just love love love! I'll be sharing lots more that I come across in the future. What are some of your favorites that you read when you were a kid?

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

On the Hunt

All Eyes by Kate Spade

 Anchors by J.Crew
 All in Day's Work by Kate Spade
Leopard Print by J. Crew

Rum Punch
I've been on the hunt for a new phone case and these were the ones that came down to the final cut. Now I've got to choose one, I'm thinking I'm loving the third one by Kate Spade. But aren't all these so much fun?! 

(images via kate spade and j.crew)

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

New Beginnings

To make a long story short, I will quickly say all I've ever wanted was to have the library shown in Disney's Beauty and the Beast (never-mind that's like my favorite Disney film!). To be more realistic, literally since the age of about eight years old I told myself one day when I have my own place I will have one killer library. Now, by no means do I have this nice little library I'm showing above but the point of the story is I never considered turning my love of literature into a job. 

I graduated from college last year with no job in sight and honestly a little scared because I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. All my friends had jobs in teaching, nursing and getting offers at big accounting firms and here I was fresh out of college (where you're suppose to figure out what it is you want to do with your life) with nothing.  I took a leap of faith and moved with my sister to New York for the summer. After a solid week of going into the library everyday it just came to me that I wanted to be a children's librarian. After six months of volunteering at the local (and surprisingly one of the most reputable and prestigious libraries in the country I've come to find out) library and getting into grad-school , I am beyond excited about  this new journey and where it will take me!

(image via design happens)    


Monday, May 21, 2012

Weekend Wrap Up...

obsessing over my new floral graduation dress 
from h&m. 
a little something for the new grad from a dear friend 
that i couldn't help but post. 
 grad celebrations with sweet sweet girls. 
 graduation round two, great job to my little sister.
the most amazing human being.
the whole fam with a special little grad!
 death by chocolate torte...delicious!
my newest obsession that is going on the summer wish-list.

(images via instagram)

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Take Me Back to England





If I haven't mentioned by now that I'm undoubtedly the biggest anglophile, well consider this your warning. I grew up having this obsession with all things British! Even at a young age I knew this couldn't be normal but I couldn't help it I was completely consumed with needing to learn everything I could on this particular country. Which would explain a lot since I went on to get a degree in British History (and if that doesn't scream nerd then I don't know what does!). Having been in one of my moods where all I can think about is wanting to escape to the English countryside, I've spent the last few evenings getting lost in a few favorite  films like The Secret Garden, Gosford Park, Brideshead Revisited, Pride and Prejudice and Shakespeare in Love (my collection of British film and television is quite extensive). Having been twice, each time I've gone I've fallen in love all over again. And sine I'll be traveling in the next couple weeks I'm secretly wishing the plane will land in London instead of Indiana!  

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Saturday, May 19, 2012

Dreaming

I cannot for the life of me remember where I found this, perhaps Pinterest?! Whatever the case, I've been dreaming for the past several weeks of this being my home! Isn't it just fabulous!!!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Indiana, My Heart





I'm now headed to Indiana to see my little sister graduate from college and I really can't wait since we both went to the same school and lived together. Even though I'm definitely enjoying where I am right now, I absolutely miss my time living in Indiana, it was my home away from home. 

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