pretty papers & nice little notes

 This weekend AMC debuted a new temporaries product category: Paper Boutique. This category contained a juried collection of the most beautiful stationary, invitations, etc. To introduce the collection we invited great-granddaughter of Emily Post, Peggy Post to our market to talk about “the power of paper.”  After her talk Tess and I found a minute … More pretty papers & nice little notes

my envy for green

green is my favorite color. it makes me so happy and i gravitate towards it whether it is the color of shampoo bottles, office folders, luggage, thank you cards, statement jewelry and shoes {well, one pair of precious patent green loafers with a bow….a major impulse purchase, and very much under-worn}.   tonight i dedicate … More my envy for green

beach books!

It’s sad but somehow I only manage to find time to read when I am at the beach. This week I have managed to finish/read 3 books, all of which were aaaammaaazing! Each one stole my mind away from its current paradise {soft, sandy, white beach and clear blue water} and dropped me into its … More beach books!

more seaside time

Another day in beach land!!! loving vacation time! family board games. i am personally not a fan… i painted my finger nails and pretended to play instead. i even tried to make this game into a drinking game…but Mom wasn’t too thrilled. haha but seriously, with letters like this…how can this game be fun?! josh … More more seaside time

seaside beach trip!

We are in Seaside Florida this week for family vacation! The house we are in is fantastic!!! it has a massive deck that looks out over the white beach and beautiful blue water.  Here are some pics of what we have been up to:  bocce ball tourneys! homemade pizza bik bike riding!  I’ll post more … More seaside beach trip!

cozy bedroom II

whoops! clicked publish a bit too soon and left off these pics… my boho-neo-traditional-super-cozy room {and not at all 60’s looking, contrary to this pic} recognize the bedding college friends? it hasn’t changed- just added some new accent pillows. i miss the days when we would all pile on my bed and just hang out … More cozy bedroom II

cozy bedroom

 Some shots of my room. {i know it’s not really anything to write home about…but… i’m  writing about it anyways 🙂 } wonderful books: Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen’s “Influence” and interior designer Victoria Hagan’s “Interior Portraits”  {yes, that is a yummy newcastle summer beer that slipped into the pic, whhooopsies} i really love books … More cozy bedroom

it’s rainin’…

It’s rainin’…..it’s pourin’….but I ain’t complainin’…I love the rain. Except…that’s not really true. The rain actually has me in a blah mood and it kept me up all night scared for my life so I am super tired. But the rain reminds me of something that hopes & dreams are made of! 🙂 My Hunter rain … More it’s rainin’…

little gems of yummy: chocolate chip cookie brownie cupcakes

I made these on a whim, no recipe or research…eek,  and now I can’t get enough of them….and neither can my co-workers. One little lady, who shall remain nameless, has set the record of eating 4 in one day. That is talent. You’re going to l-o-v-e how they melt in your mouth and are perfectly satisfying … More little gems of yummy: chocolate chip cookie brownie cupcakes

clean-out-the-kitchen chicken pot-pie

Last night was rainy….a Monday….there were talks of tornadoes …..I had finally recovered from my 24 hour headache/migraine….and Josh was on his way over asking “what’s for dinner”…. I started to thumb through my new immaculately organized recipe binder (which is also super cute, thank you Target! I should post a pic of it..) and … More clean-out-the-kitchen chicken pot-pie