Month: November 2013

While I was shopping with my mom on the Monday before last, I somehow lost the only pair of sunglasses I truly loved. I wore them on the ride to the mall, but they weren’t in my handbag coming back. My mom refuses to carry a purse, so I was carrying her stuff plus various…

My mom and I went shopping and out to lunch on Monday. Our first stop was H&M. I picked up two pieces, both charcoal gray! One was this pencil skirt… Pencil Skirt in Dark Gray at H&M I scored it for just $24.95! This will go with my blazer of the same color, so I…

Don’t miss the first edition of “Links I Love: Italy.” Either J’s or my photo of  our beautifully-presented hot chocolate  at Cafe Florian in Venice back in 2011. (Read a bit more about this experience here.) I love that these blog posts begin to capture the beauty that is Italy. * a perfect day in…

Pinterest I love lists. These particular ones captured my attention until the last item… * 25 things every woman needs to know [facebook.com] * the Boston bucket list [pinterest.com] * Eurotrip packing essentials [theeverygirl.com] * 3 Parisian cafes for good coffee [parisinfourmonths.com] * Christmas party playlist [pinterest.com] * 18 things everyone should start making time for again [facebook.com]…

a holiday centerpiece with jingle bells from last year Going into the holiday season, I am happy to share these wonderful resources falling under the themes of decorating and entertaining. Anyone who’s been reading this blog for awhile knows I love home decor on a budget, so I start my little list with a couple…

I spent about 45 minutes in my favorite coffee shop yesterday morning, indulging in a large cappuccino served in a mug (rather than the more American ‘to go’ cup) and a chocolate croissant while reading my library book Joie de Vivre: Secrets of Wining, Dining and Romancing Like the French by Harriet Welty Rochefort and browsing Pinterest…

I know I treated myself well last Sunday …and I’ve only continued to do so! Unaccustomed to spending much at all, the past week feels like a major event of the year for me. I proclaim it Early November Shopping Spree. One weeknight, I ordered the following two items online… First, I purchased this rug…

Minnie on an overturned tree chair. My mom, sister, family dog Minnie (who I introduced you to here) and I got out to enjoy the crisp fall weather last Monday. We walked the Red Trail at Calvert Cliffs State Park in Southern Maryland.  This is an easy 1.8 mile walk through a wooded area, with…

I had such a wonderful day today! I started off my day walking to Target, which is located just a block away from my apartment community. Among the items I needed, I also treated myself to these two pieces for my home… Threshold Enamel Frame also available in black and red at Target I love…