mother's day craft bazaar finds

a letter to my daughter

Hi baby. This letter is for me and for you. For me to remember what kind of mother I wanted to be before I actually had kids so I can read this one night in the future and roll my eyes over how...

saying goodbye to The Office

The Office has been more than just a TV show for me. I know the characters so well they are like a second family. With the final episode coming this Thursday, this goodbye is bittersweet. While I...

all made up // silver and peach

I always like learning what people use for their everyday looks and I'm definitely a product junkie. I posted a make up tutorial a long time ago with some cell phone pictures. It was pretty awful....

Shoe Re-Do: a cheap, easy galaxy inspired shoe makeover

Being pregnant has made me lazy. Okay, okay... Being pregnant has made me even more lazy than I was originally When I stopped by Target and saw these slip on shoes on sale I kind of wanted them. I...

link share and a bit of news

A link list within a link list? I don't know the rules about that but this Tech Support list from Gadchick was too good not to share. Even if you haven't checked out Bioshock Infinite yet, you...

gorgeous jewelry design inspiration​

I'm a huge fan of geometric design, it's a trend I just can't seem to get tired of (sorry everyone else who has moved on). When I stumbled upon a Monique Péan piece on Pinterest, I had to...

there's a baby in my belly

All my life I have known I wanted to be a mom and it's finally going to happen! William and I are so excited to announce we are expecting our first baby. We are over the moon, especially now that...

kind of obsessed

Here are a few music videos I've been a big fan of lately. I remember years ago I used to be on youtube searching for cool new bands all the time. Now, not so much. But I love when people I know...

coocoo for cocoa

My great friend Amanda makes the most delicious handmade chocolates EVER and I wish I could share them with you all, but sharing her shop Pavonia Chocolates is the closest I can get to that. She...

weekly links

I just discovered (finally) Critical Miss, a web comic that pertains to gaming and the gaming industry, so if you're into those things, check it out. It's hilarious yet still poignant. Check out...

trying to control the uncontrollable

William and I were out with our friend Iovanni in Philly when we were asked what our resolutions were. I rattled off my list and William said he didn't have any, and our friend shared his. Then...

weekly links

Tips on how to be happy in the New Year A great TED Talk by Amy Cuddy on how your body language shapes who you are This calendar would be great for you beer lovers out there. A guide to figuring...

a girl on games // journey

After hearing rave reviews about Journey, did I hop on Williams PS3 and play it? (I'm an XBOX girl.) No. After hearing multiple sources naming it best game of the year, did I start up the game?...

rewind

Today is the first day back to my regular routine of waking up before the sun rises and heading off to work. Besides being a bit more sleepy than usual, getting back into the swing of things wasn't...

resolute

With a new year comes new beginnings. Resolutions for 2013: 1) Be healthier. Cook more, move more, eat less junk. This is a repeat every year but this year, specifically, I'd like to try a new...

december favorites

an early clinique christmas present // emerald polish // terry's chocolate oranges // wrapping presents // comfy over-sized sweaters // beautiful tarot cards

the wait is almost over

via Warning: the following may induce eye rolls or "oh brother" exclamations due to extreme cheesiness You have been warned. I am so excited for the holidays! I've gotten all my Christmas shopping...

gingerbread house

I've been trying to get back into the habit of taking pictures. I thought the gingerbread house making date I had with my nephew would be a good time to start, and I was right. I managed to get a...

DIY// a faux fireplace

When I was young, I remember Christmases spent in the living room, in front of the tree and fireplace. In our home, we don't have a fireplace and it's most missed during the holidays. What better...

nifty gifties

I love holiday gift guides. They give me an idea of things I can get for family and friends but also remind me I need to actually get organized and work on my handmade gifts. Here are some of my...

Weekend Links

via The new Chrome Experiment 100,000 stars is stunning and a lot of fun to play with. The Target and Neiman Marcus Collaboration Holiday Collection has a lot of cool gifts. They go on sale...

on photoshopping

original As people who take a lot of pictures and post a lot of those pictures on the internet for the world to see, editing is a big part of our lives. Cropping, contrast, saturation. But what...

taking a cue // moonrise kingdom

Moonrise Kingdom, a 2012 dramatic comedy directed by Wes Anderson, is a film about two twelve year olds, Suzy and Sam, who fall in love and run away on an island off the coast of New England in the...

november favorites

paris in bloom // h&m scarf // face lotion // faux gold jewelry // current nail colors // chocolate // old records

sandy

via It's been a week since Hurricane Sandy has come through my home state of New Jersey. The weekend before, stores were packed full of people buying canned food and water. We knew this time would...

Constellation Globe DIY

In my last post I had a constellation globe from Urban Outfitters and I thought, hey, I could make that. Now, this globe DIY wasn't actually supposed to be a constellation globe at first. I started...

black and gold findings

for details, click here Lately, I've been leaning towards simplicity in my life. In regards to shopping, my own personal style, my apartment, and the things that take up my time. I'm not a very...

camping in woodland valley

Friday afternoon, William, Chloe, and I headed down to Philly to pick up our friend Iovanni and headed back up north to Phoenicia, New York for a weekend camping trip. We ended up arriving in the...

on pinterest and feminism

I've seen this article multiple times and it really annoys me so what better way to deal with it than through a hysterical rant on my blog. Okay, I'll try to steer away from hysteria. To sum it up,...