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a diary of little things and curiosities
www.littlethingsandcuriosities.com
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a place to celebrate the inspiration of the everyday, the little things and curiosities.
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on failure.

Truth is, Ive had this speech bookmarked for years. Im sure youve heard it, in which case its still worth a second listen — and if you havent, well, youre in for a treat. Her words are packed wi...

1 day ago

sugar saturday.

A roundup of my latest posts across the PopSugar Network:TrèsSugarWeddings Through the Decades: 1940s InspirationWeddings Through the Decades: Retro 50s InspirationA Simple Guide to Writing Your Own ...

5 days ago

a maybe-sort-of-obv ious epiphany.

Ive heard it a million times: Do what you love to do.Time and time again, Ive heard some variation of the phrase. Pursue what you enjoy, or, Make your hobby your career. The gist? Lifes too shor...

6 days ago 1 person likes this

a smart note on happiness.

"The belief that unhappiness is selfless and happiness is selfish is misguided. Its more selfless to act happy. It takes energy, generosity, and discipline to be unfailingly lighthearted."— G...

24 may 12

the lumineers.

There are a few types of friends everyone should have: One who feels like family, one who makes you laugh so hard you cry, one who listens, one who pushes you outside your comfort zone, and one who k...

23 may 12

returning home.

While we were back in Chicago last week, friends and family kept asking whether I like San Francisco. Like, I realized, is an understatement. I love this city. First theres all the color: the pastel ...

22 may 12

the big picture.

Every once in a while, something happens that forces you to step back — to stop what youre doing, take a deep breath, and gain some perspective. Every once in a while, the small, everyday issues turn...

16 may 12

sugar saturday.

A roundup of my latest posts across the PopSugar Network:TrèsSugar:May Must ReadsWeddings Through the Decades: Edwardian InspirationWeddings Through the Decades: Roaring 20s InspirationFabSugar:Hold ...

12 may 12

what we teach.

Theres a quote that says we teach others what we ourselves ought to be taught. Ive been thinking about it for a while now, wondering what it is that I "teach" others. My conclusion? Im always...

10 may 12 1 person likes this

the joy of choosing.

Lately Ive been thinking a lot about balance. Ive been thinking about moderation and stability, about pushing hard but knowing when its time to pull back. All too often I find myself in a go, go, go ...

08 may 12 2 people like this

a charming, surprise of a space.

While hiking through Lake Tahoe, we came across this gorgeous little picnic area set right along the waters edge. Immediately I became enchanted with the space, snapping photos from every angle, watc...

04 may 12

every day.

"What you do every day matters more than what you do once in a while."— Gretchen Rubin, The Happiness Project(Photo: Washington Square | My Flickr)

02 may 12

a dream come true.

You guys, my life is complete. At long last, I finally saw the "Painted Ladies"—aka the Full House house. (There was minor hysteria involved.) As if I needed another reason to love this city....

01 may 12 1 person likes this

a cerulean sky and certainty.

Sometimes you find yourself in a place so incredible, so awe-inspiring, that you cant quite catch your breath. Sometimes you find yourself standing on a rock, staring out across the bluest lake again...

30 apr 12

sugar saturday.

Radley and Is proposal story featured on TrèsSugar, plus a roundup of my latest content across the PopSugar Network:CasaSugar:33 Creative Wedding Signs to Bring Personality to Your Big DayEverything ...

28 apr 12

what ive learned from... radley.

Sometimes you need to make sunshine a priority. Sometimes you need to set up a spontaneous picnic with friends just to soak up the daylight — and yes, the laundry (and the groceries, and the dishes, ...

26 apr 12

the buena vista.

We generally tend to steer clear of tourist spots, but The Buena Vista is definitely an exception. Located in the heart of Ghirardelli Square, its known mostly for the Irish coffee—which, yes, rocks—...

24 apr 12 1 person likes this

the big 2-5.

My 25th birthday was sunny, simple, sweet and full of fabulous surprises. After waking up to a tasty breakfast in bed, there was a long, long walk throughout the city—the sun just kept getting bright...

23 apr 12

sugar saturday.

A roundup of my recent posts across the PopSugar Network:TrèsSugar: Plaste r Your Walls With 90s Heartthrob Posters8 Mistakes Every Bridesmaid Should AvoidWeddings Through the Decades: Victorian ...

21 apr 12

the most beautiful day.

With my 25th birthday approaching tomorrow, its been a long, wonderful week full of surprises. First, Mom flew into San Francisco on Sunday. Then yesterday, Dad shocked us both by walking into the re...

20 apr 12

something right.

On my flight home, I kept thinking about time and growth, how the passing years can change everything or nothing. How the most permanent pieces of our lives, the people and places and feelings,  ...

18 apr 12

a glimpse of our vegas trip.

There were a whole lot of sequins, light-up accessories, tiaras, matching t-shirts, and—of course—a giant cardboard version of me wearing a personalized "I Love the 90s" JTT tank with scrunch...

17 apr 12

vegas.

Things will be quiet around here for the next few days...Off to Vegas with my eight best friends! :)

12 apr 12 1 person likes this

sugar saturday.

A roundup of my latest posts across the PopSugar Network:TrèsSugar:10 Love Lessons Inspired by Titanic11 Signs Youre Not Over Your ExMust-Have Wedding Books For Every Bride-to-Be8 Ways to Feel More C...

07 apr 12

familiarity.

Lately Ive been missing some of our old local haunts, the cozy corners of Chicago we returned to again and again while living in Lincoln Park. See, Im the sort of person who quickly becomes a "re...

06 apr 12

even more beautiful.

Im a sucker for a good metaphor, and the fact that these flowers have grown even more beautiful as they wilt and fade — its just almost too easy, you know? Too good and too easy.(Photo: My Flickr)

04 apr 12

voices.

Last week, in the midst of a crazy couple of days, my godmother called. Immediately, just as soon as I heard her voice, I felt better. Lifted. The stresses of the day cleared away and I felt restored...

03 apr 12

sugar saturday.

A roundup of my latest posts across the PopSugar Network:CasaSugar:Design Inspiration: The Color Wheel Opposites9 Creative Decorating Ideas For Bay WindowsHow to Make Black Walls Fresh For SpringEver...

31 mar 12

every hill, a novel.

"San Francisco itself is art, above all literary art. Every block is a short story, every hill a novel. Every home a poem, every dweller within immortal. That is the whole truth." — Will...

27 mar 12

a simple surprise.

When Radley and I first got engaged, someone offered up their favorite marriage advice: "Never stop courting each other." Right away the words sunk in, their meaning crystal clear: Do the lit...

26 mar 12 1 person likes this

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