kanye. and ballet.

hip hop dressage

I need to start every day with this video.

a story for tomorrow

Pretty Thought for Thursday

photo

I intend to replicate this photo once the weather cooperates.  

This is my new purpose in life.

La Vita è Bella

Have you seen this?  I cannot believe I am just now learning of its splendor, aside from the brief clips of it I remember from a college film class.  It's an Italian film directed by Robert Benigni that is tragically heartwarming, unexpectedly comical, and lingers in your mind well after it is finished.  I sent our rented copy back in the mail this morning but fully intend to purchase it.  I am in love with the plot, the cast, and the clever dialogue.  Plus, it is in Italian, so it's fun to listen to them speak.  If you have not yet seen this movie, I suggest you add it to your queue.

 

Shopping on Sunday

I love days when we are still in sweats at 1pm.  Dog is wearing a football jersey, the game is on TV, my dream boat is situated cozily next to me, and I have a collection of pretties in my Anthropologie shopping bag.  How great are these items?

Dreamy Days Cowlneck

 

Winter's Warmth Neck Wrap

Alice in Autumn Sweatercoat

Half Pass Jacket

City of Love Ballerinas

Glowing Leaf Skirt

I Love Sunday.

Listen.

This song is so sweet & the video someone made to go with it is equally so.  

It's simple and warms my heart.

Ben Kweller - "Thirteen"

Favorites Lately.

• Iced coffee. (Homemade :)
• Green.
• Dainty necklace.
• Garage sales.
• Metro Chic nail polish.
• Design Star on HGTV (it's addicting!)
• My garden that looks like it's going to die. Or is already dead.
• The mailman.  He's quality.
• Lorac foundation. (Oil-free. Paraben-free. Fragrance-free. Just what this sensitive skin needs.)
• Red Stripe.
• Piano.
• Thunder.
• Tea kettle.
• My roommate.

Favorite Lately.

Mini Babybels.  They are yummy & adorable.

Favorites Lately

• the library
• charisma 
• handstands
• kate spade 
• comments from my four year old niece
• vanilla flavored tea

Favorites Lately

• these secrets to a happy marriage
• chocolate chip pancakes
• san francisco
• brooklyn
• ashley olsen
• espresso
• homemade shampoo bars
• dreaming of owning a scooter

Favorites Lately

• Salt Water Taffy
  
• Riesling
  
• Calla Lillies
  
• Blueberries
  
• Bright-colored flats
• Weddings

Favorites Lately

• Pink toes
• At-home massages
• Wayfarers
• Having the ocean just minutes away
• Stars
  

Favorites Lately

• Lobster. Growing up in the middle of the country resulted in me missing out on delicious seafood. Time to make up for that. Lobster is my new favorite.
  
• Blogs.
  
• Trips to Barnes & Noble/Borders
• Late nights, followed by early mornings, resulting in afternoon naps.
  
• Coffee milk.  It's like chocolate milk, but coffee flavored instead.  I had never heard of it, but apparently it is the official drink of Rhode Island.  It's yum.
  
• Kisses on the cheek
• C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Tint