I am reflecting on my progress of my New Year’s Resolutions two full months into the year on this Leap Day. (I love this special day, I hope I do something out-of-the-ordinary in celebration!) To review, this year I resolved: 1. To diligently work towards the life I want. I just noticed a shift this…
Month: February 2012
Morning Routines
Since about the New Year, I have started the day with an espresso in its little cup and saucer. I sweeten mine with a spoonful of sugar. Since Saturday, I’ve had it with another Italian treat, biscotti. I just picked up a box of 8 individually-wrapped chocolate slices with almonds and the bottom dipped in more…
Pinterest: 100th Pin
I <3 Pinterest! You’ve heard of this, right? “Pinterest is a virtual pinboard.” You post/pin photos from the internet on your own folders or “boards.” I love having my collection of inspiration and aesthetics organized. I am also constantly inspired by the other creative pinners. Plus, it’s social. Do you pin? If you’re not on it…
Style Sunday: Birthday Gift To Be
This is what I want to buy for myself on my birthday: Photo Credit I love love love the dark pink color of these azaleas. I want to plant a bright bush of my own picking in a terra cotta pot and put it out on my balcony. 7 Weeks ‘Til My Birthday (…and my weekend…
“She holds you captivated in her path.”
Today’s title is from the song “Suddenly I See” by KT Tunstall. I’ve always loved it. My Italian Sunday Dinner the Sunday before last went so well! The four of us had such a great time, one of whom, my friend’s boyfriend, I met for the first time. In addition, two of my friends from different…
Style Sunday: Skirt and Sneak Peek
I want this skirt: Liz Claiborne Denim Skirt from JCPenney This A-line skirt seems like it would be a more flattering fit than my current shorter, straight-cut jean skirt hanging in my closet. I will post about my Italian Sunday Dinner party that I hosted last weekend soon! Here’s a preview: Set for Sunday Dinner
Style Sunday: Royal Style
Kate at the National Portrait Gallery’s Lucian Freud Exhibit Photo Credit to What Kate Wore I think Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is the most beautiful woman on the planet. And I adore her style choices, including this coat dress and pair of classic black pumps that she recently wore while viewing art. Flattering and sophisticated….
Style Sunday: Spring Style
I have found the following things in some recent online browsing. As you will see, I am so ready for spring. Levi Midrise Capri in Indigo Path at JCPenney I would love a pair or two of this dark wash blue jean capri without cuffs. I prefer a darker wash for a more polished look. I…
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Respect is about treating others how you want to be treated. It is considerate treatment of both yourself and anyone or anything other than you. As a considerate individual, I’m all about respect and have been especially frustrated with a lot of disrespect lately, hence this following advice… 10 Ways to Show Respect: 1. Go…