Even Mamas

Does anyone besides me remember (and love) the children's book, My Mama Says there Aren't any Zombies, Ghosts, Vampires, Creatures, Demons, Monsters, Fiends, Goblins, or Things by Judith Viorst? Pick it up at a library/bookstore/garage sale/your nephew's house and read it to a friend/your dog/yourself/a small child/your mom. 

Procrastination

when I'm old I can be a slacker 

I've been slacking in the school department lately. It's not like I'm doing badly or anything, I just feel like I don't have any energy for school work (even though I seem to have more than enough energy for everything else). How do you get yourself out of an unambitious rut?

simple pleasures and curtains

Art by Andrew Daniel

It's wonderful how just a small change can make you feel a million times better. The other day I got new curtains for my bedroom as I was getting sick of the dark ones that I bought last summer (it was 110 degrees and I was desperate for anything to cool down my space). I'm a light person and  they were blocking out all of the sunlight (I blame them for my sleeping in until nearly eleven last weekend). My new window coverings (purchased here) are cheery and allow the sun to bask my room in golden bliss---thank goodness. I hope that you are having a good week, and if something small is bugging you by all means find a way to fix it! 

Lazy Saturday

It's the weekend and I am in an incredibly lazy mood. I slept in this morning until nearly eleven (gasp!), have yet to shower (ew.), and have eaten only sugary carbs (ugh.). I hope that your morning has been healthier and more productive. I was invited to go to the beach, but frankly I don't feel like I'm in any state to be in a bathing suit and furthermore my bathing suit is in no state to be on me. I usually buy one good bathing suit from Victoria's Secret at the beginning of each summer and I haven't yet bought one for this season. I have been debating over which kind I want...suggestions? Tips? Have you bought a swimsuit for this summer yet? What are you doing today?

Hair and such

Today I had fun with my friend, Farnosh as she hair modeled for a friend of Dusty's sister who works at the Sassoon Salon at South Coast Plaza. Farnosh got her hair colored a deep red and I think that it looks fabulous. The girl who did her hair is looking for more hair models (willing to color their hair one tone, no multicolored highlights) so if you're interested contact me. It costs 30 dollars but is completely worth it considering the fact that it would normally cost WAAAAY more. I hope that you're all having a lovely day. P.S. Happy 20th birthday to my brother, Tom!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

You have to admit that this dog's cute!

I hope that you're having a great St. Patrick's day! I know that it's a little bit retarded of me but I really get a kick out of cute animals dressed up in costumes (hence, above). 

Clover Jewelry

Today I happened upon this Brooklyn, NY jewelry website, I love their designs! I decided to show you their "four leaf clover" design necklaces (above, available in the colors above as well as black, red, and yellow)  in honor of St. Patrick's Day. I hope you're having a great day!

Libraries

The front of the Central Pasadena Public Library

The inside of the Central Pasadena Public Library

When I was a child my mother was constantly taking me to one library or another and it was something that I was quite fond of. I must say that I hardly go anymore, mostly because everytime I've borrowed a book in the past few years I've forgotten about it and as such wound up with dreadful late fees. Do you go to the library? My favorite library to visit in Southern California is the Central Pasadena Public Library. Not only does it have a gazillion books but the architecture and surroundings are truly beautiful. If you're ever in the area I recommend you stop by, if only to walk around. 

Rebecca Taylor

I love the contrast of the handsomely masculine fitted blazer with the uber feminine florals!

I'm in love!

I recently discovered the designs of Rebecca Taylor (the name comes from one of the designers, i.e. Rebecca Taylor designs are not exclusively designed by Rebecca Taylor) and I have to say I am in LOVE with their flirty and ultra feminine Spring 2010 collection! If only I had 300 or so dollars to spend on one of their dresses! P.S. Aren't those shoes fabulously cute?!

St. Patrick's Day

Tomorrow, as I'm sure you're aware, is St. Patrick's Day. This means that you have free license to drink as much Guinness as you can and eat meat pies and/or corned beef and cabbage until your stomach is distended.


I haven't decided exactly what I want to do with the kids at work tomorrow, we've been doing some fun St. Patrick's Day themed crafts including a rainbow made of kindergartener's hand prints (adorable). Though I do know for certain that I'll be reading them Clever Tom and the Leprechaun, by Linda Shute. 


On a similar note, don't forget to wear green (lest ye be pinched)! If you don't have anything green maybe you should stop by Target and pick up this green, Isaac Mizrahi for Target dress (pictured above), isn't it adorbale?

Uberbaby

In the latest issue of Vogue, Brazilian supermodel/Tom Brady's wife, Giselle Bundchen shows off her new baby and her already back-to-fabulous body. Isn't that photograph beautiful?

Friendship

This morning at work as I watched all the kids play I thught about my childhood friends. One of my favorite quotes of all time is from the movie Stand by Me, "I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?" This has been so true in my life. Childhood friendships are usually based off of mutal interest-- be it soccer, tetherball, or Barbies; and are mutally beneficial-- no one likes to play alone and everyone likes to play with someone nice. One of the hardest things in life for me has been being able to take a stand with people and END toxic friendships/relationships. Obviously this isn't always an option (case in point-family members) but I do think that if everyone made the effort to have friendships modeled after those in their more youthful years we'd all be happier. Thoughts?

Record shopping, birthday wishes, end of weekend

It's Sunday night again---work in the morning and school in the later morning. Happy early birthday to my friend Michelle, who's birthday is tomorrow. Did you have a good weekend? On Friday Dusty and I went to Old Orange to shop for records and found some really great albums for cheap. You have to dig, but it's definitely worth it and it makes for a great date. 

Girl Power

So I just finished Kelly Cutrone's book and I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised at how good/empowering it was. If you're a young (or not so young) lady in need of some serious girl power I suggest picking it up. 

Summer plans?

Believe it or not it's March, which means that spring is almost here which means that summer is really just around the corner. I really want to go up to the Redwoods again this summer; and Dusty and I need to get to New York ASAP to visit his younger sister, Erin. In between those two things I'm going to have to make time for statistics and work...how 'bout you? Do you have any plans for the warm months yet?

Grecian Dreams

Who wants to go to Greece with me? I'm dying to go! Where would you most like to travel to? 

Feathers

good feathers

bad feathers

How do you feel about feathers on dresses?  I must say that in good taste I think the look can be very chic.

Cookies

Happy Saturday! I just got done baking Clementine's oatmeal chocolate chip cookies for Dusty. I got the recipe from Dusty's mom who uses a slightly different recipe, adding in a cup of shredded coconut, upping the butter to a full cup and a half (2.5 sticks!),  and personally I also lower the amount of rolled oats to just two cups.  These cookies are to die for! Some other tips: chill the dough for an hour in the fridge or a 20-30 minutes in the freezer before baking and bake for just 8 minutes (if you have an efficient oven) the cookies will look undercooked when you take them out but let them sit for a bit and they will be heaven!