Photo Love

I'm in the process of putting some pieces together for a gallery wall behind my couch. This print would go perfectly.

(via Design*Sponge. See more prints here)

Girls Weekend!

I have been friends with Laura since the 8th grade. She's recently moved back into town and we had a girls night at my apt. We watched "The Social Network", made a yummy dinner and then attempted to make our own version of the girl scout samoa cookie. (They looked absolutely nothing like the picture and truthfully, they weren't very good. I think we'll settle for just buying the box next time. :)  In the midst of all that we had time for laughs, singing along with Bruno Mars and of course (like every good sleep over) talking about boys. The following day we discovered Yeah! Burger. (I fell in love with all the design there. Fantastic.)

That night I went out for my friend Nikki's birthday. We ate at Twist. Yumm-o.

Gift Cards

The boy had a little trouble with my Christmas gift this year. Found the perfect item, went to the store to pick it up and they were out of it. After going to one store, then calling another, he ended up ordering it online. (If you're wondering, it was a beautiful crotched scarf. He wanted me to wear it while I was in Chicago for the holiday.) Following the online order was an email saying the item had been discontinued. Bless his heart, he couldn't catch a break. After all that, he ended up with a gift card, but wanted to put it in something. He found the perfect item...

(clutch is found here)

Isn't it just adorable? It makes my heart happy. Nevertheless, I still have a gift card to use. And this cheeky little item has caught my eye. What do you think?

(owl is found here)

ps. I also have a Kate Spade gift card for $100.  Any ideas on what to get?

Loving: Pennant Flags

Maybe they're a trend, maybe not. Either way, I'm still in love.

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Wanted: Etsy love

Some things I'm loving on etsy right now...

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ps. this is my 200th post! (:

Rabbit Apparel

I love a good graphic tee.

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Par-tay

"Wow, all you need now is The Killing Fields and some guacamole and you've got yourself a part-ay." Oh, Monica Gellar, how you capture my heart. (Well, all the friends do really.)


On NYE, my roommate and I threw a party. Drinks, the famous cheese dip and lots of laughs & dancing. Had a BLAST!


(btw, before the party started, we were told of a strict no-picture policy after 11pm. The girls sucked it up and took as much as we good as quickly as possible.)

The past 2 years we've been to Intermezzo's before we go back and start the real party. (;

My nutella and strawberry crepe was a piece of heaven.

This is Laura. We've been buddies since the 8th grade. She made oreo truffles for the party.

The boy decided to steal the oreo truffles and hide in the corner for a while.

Happy New Year!

Is it too late to say Happy New Year? I hope not. Since I haven't told you lovelies yet, I will now. I hope your year is starting off with a bang! and you're having a blast. Today has been a snow day for us here in GA (6-10 inches in places!) and I'm completely iced in. And happy to say, I've been with my love all day.

Since I'm doing some catch up, here's how I spent my white Christmas...

My Gma's Christmas tree. She always tries to be House Beautiful. (:

We always go out to eat on Christmas Eve. We went to Flemings and mom and I shared some Whiting fish. Yumm-o.

Mom and I at dinner. 

Being the snob that she is, my gma asked for a Coach purse for Christmas. (It's ok, she knows she's a snob. (:  )We all chipped in and got her one. She does this move with her finger when she's excited. It's usually followed by "Beautiful dahhling."

SOOO excited about my TOMS.

Waiting for the train to go downtown for a few days. (:

I always take pictures of the Allerton Hotel everytime I'm in downtown Chi-town. It's kind of tradition. (:

Although we didn't have good pizza at Giordano's, we had a fun time waiting in the bar.

Graffiti in Gino's East

(All photos taken with my iPhone)

Festive Nail Polish

Last year, I decided to host a New Year's Eve party in my tiny 600 sq ft apartment. There were only 6 people and we had an absolute blast. Streamers, cake, champagne and polaroids.

A year later, I am in a 1200 sq ft apartment and wanting to make this party an annual thing. I'm pretty bad at planning the actual event, but I can't stop thinking about my outfit. These lovely nail polishes are making me giddy with New Years Eve glee.

 

(Happy Birthday  |  Ruby Red Slippers  |  Superstar)

Grandma Rose

I only see my grandmother about 2 times a year. (3 if I'm lucky) I saw her in October at Hilton Head and now again 2 months later. I'm a lucky girl! She might just be my favorite relative. She's hilarious, makes fabulous food, would rather play a card game than watch tv and is slightly snobby (which always cracks my mom and me up). 

 

 (Image: Rose sitting on her dad's lap at her 16th birthday party. Isn't she beautiful?)

Christmas Present Dilemma

 The dilemma: I was going to buy my mom a groupon to get her hair done for christmas. The salon told me they were completely booked on Monday the 27th. We will be in downtown Chicago on the 26th & 27th. Do you have a deal you can give me? I will even take pictures and review the salon on the blog if needed.

If you're located in downtown chicago or know someone that is that can help me out, I'd really appreciate it!

(The image: that's how I would feel if you could help me out)

Beautiful home in my beautiful town...

I just about squealed in my sick state when I saw these beautiful images. I got even more excited when I saw this house resides in Georgia. What took the cake? It's owned by Atlanta Braves player, Derek Lowe. (:

Check out the "Go Braves" drawing on the chalkboard wall!

(Images via Black Eiffel. See more images at Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle)