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Weekend Wrap Up...

 looking out onto a fiery sunset.

 a little back to school shopping was in order.

 tea sets, flavored green tea with a little jane austen,

i'm all set.

 getting to see meiko perform was a major 

highlight this weekend. 

 pomegranate overload.

 penguin brand journal, obviously the only way to go.

 with my fellow saint mary's and notre dame gals in 

san marino.

ending the weekend with a favorite comedy classic!

(images via instagram)

Friday Movies

 the shop around the corner.

 the philadelphia story.

 rear window.

 it's a wonderful life.

call northside 777.

I have a major thing for Jimmy Stewart, I think I would have married him...maybe in my next life!!

I love him best in The Philadelphia Story and The Shop Around the Corner, do you have a favorite Jimmy Steward film?!

(1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 

A Wavy Bob

Although I don't think I could cut my hair this short, isn't this the cutest wavy bob you've ever seen?!!!

(image via box no. 216)

Back to School

For those of you who know me well, you all know that I have a minor obsession with all things concerning paper goods, desk supplies and accent pieces among the hundred of pens and pencils I collect (this also includes every sharpie that's ever been made, crayons and colored pencils)! So what are you most excited about getting for back to school shopping? A few of my favorite pieces - the little squirrel tape dispenser I couldn't resist at Anthropologie, this super cool elephant letter opener I found on Etsy, and lets not forget the sweet Note to Self Ipad Case I stumbled across over at Kate Spade! Now, it's time to get serious, I'll be starting my Masters in Library and Information Science Program this fall, anyone else starting grad school this year?! How do you decorate your desk, I'm oh so curious?! 

(Check out Anthropologie, Etsy, Urban Outfitters and Modcloth)

Summer at the Lake

Wouldn't you just love to pack up your things and move to this dreamy lake home, I know I would!!!

(image via sunsurfer)

Weekend Wrap Up...

Lazy weekends include sleeping on the couch with your dogs, watching the Olympics, thumbing through magazines and sipping on wine, rearranging your jewelry, snacking on popcorn and jelly beans and spending my summer in bando tops only. How was your weekend?

One Way Ticket

One way ticket (to France) for one please and thank you :) 

(image via pinterest) 

Friday Mornings...

I'm not going to lie, these past few weeks have been pretty low key and I'm enjoying every minute of it. For the past week, my brother and sister have been in town and it's so nice to be at home, cook a family meal and hang with my family. I'm hoping you all do the same, stay home with your loved ones and spend some quality time with that someone special, even if that means its just you and your fur baby.  

(image via the style files)

Pretty Pink Things

Lately I've been drawn to neutral and light pink shades in just about everything - nail polish, t-shirts, ballet flats,even my makeup has been more natural as of late. I've been eyeing this petticoat at American Apparel for a while. So three weeks ago when I drove to Victoria Gardens, I decided to drop by American Apparel and bought it!  

P.S. by the way twirling in this is so fun! 

The Perfect Nude Pump

There's nothing more classy or chic than a nude pump, that is all.   

(image via ann taylor)

Weekend Wrap Up...

 sunday isn't complete without a little lace 

and rhinestones.

 a distant relative's eighth grade annual,

check that out 1892! 

cracking up at charlize theron in this epic movie.  

 check out this unbelievable cake my cousin made 

for my great aunt's birthday.

 make a float a little fancy, brut rose and raspberry

sorbet, the only way to go! 

 a little surprise for my aunt's 80th birthday, frank 

sinatra is in town!

 homemade pasta dinners accompanied with 

garlic bread, delish!

summer reading and relaxing.

(images via instagram)

Quote of the Day

"Never say good-bye because good-bye means going away and going away means forgetting." -Peter Pan  

(image)

Penny Talk

Do you have the newest member of the Essie family, she's called Penny Talk and I think she's the perfect start to the end of summer and the beginning of fall.

Leading Ladies

Five Things You Must Know About Lee Krasner:

1. Graduated from the Women's College, The Cooper Union, a privately funded college (that was known for their science and art programs) in 1929. 

2. Studied and worked with Hans Hofmann, who introduced her to the study of cubism and artists like Picasso and Matisse.

3. During her career, Krasner actually cut and took a part her paintings and arranged them into collages or would scrap them altogether. Because of this, there are very few whole paintings left of he work.

4. Although married to the famous artist Jackson Pollock, Krasner continued to sign her work as L.K.

5. What I love most about Krasner and Pollock; throughout their marriage and career, they gave each loving support and reassurance in each other's work when their paintings were not publicly appreciated.  

(image via identicaleye) 

this week's favorites...

Mild obsession over Maira Kalmans illustraitons and books.