Adorable.

We saw this today with Grandpa. Absolutely adorable. We loved it.

Master Bedroom Wish List

I love this rug from the Shabby Chic line at Target. It would be perfect for my master bathroom, except I think a 4X6 is too big. If only it came in a 3X5.
I am in dire need of this Pottery Barn Over the Door Mirror but have a feeling that I can something similar cheaper.

While I'm posting about Pottery Barn Mirrors, I absolutely LOVE this mirror.

Family Stuff

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Project Complete

Remember these?

With the help of a very talented, resourceful and kind friend, I made these:


I am not sure my poor photography skills do them justice (the letters are really more creamy brown like the original.) Trust me, they look pretty darn awesome. Or Rock Awesome as Rochelle would say. I can't wait to hang them up!

Listen Up

Do you listen to this?

I do. Every week I get the free podcast on itunes. I love listening to it on long runs, it makes the time fly by.

You can download one episode a week for free, or download old episodes for 95 cents HERE.

I particularly enjoyed these from the last couple of weeks: No Map, and Reunited (and it feels so good.) My favorite of all time is The Break Up from 8.15.2008.

Tip

I am a frequenter of the library. By frequenter I mean 2-3 times a week. I put books on hold online and swing by and pick them up. I love it. I am at the library nearly as often as Baskin Robbins. (Like the BR lady, the librarians never recognize me either, you'd think I'd be the Norm of the joint but no.)

Tip: In order to get the book as soon as possible, I often check out the Large Print Edition.


The hold time is always considerably less. We are talking weeks less for New Releases. Oh yeah. It's that good.


Only problem is, the large print is kind of distracting. It takes away some of the pleasure of reading for me, as I am a skim/reader and the large paragraphs throw me off my game.

But better to be a reading little slower and larger then still on hold waiting.

(Moral issue? I have struggled with this: wondering if it is akin to parking in a handicap spot at the grocery store. But in all my searching, I have never found any law against reading the large print books. No librarians every give me the stink-eye when I check these books out. I do take a little comfort in the fact that I have really bad eyesight. Hence, I technically could really need the large print if say, I had my contacts out and was trying to read the book from 2 feet away.)

Glee, anyone?

Did anyone else watch this hilarious premiere? I know it was on at the same time as Dancing with the Stars finale (a show I have never gotten into for some reason, probably due to my lack of coordination.)

Glee took me straight back to High School. I was not nearly talented enough to actually be in our school's Show Choir but some of my sisters were and several of my friends were. Sufficeth to say, I was a serious groupie.

Glee is a silly mix of High School Musical and American Idol and of course, your High School show choir. Can't wait to see more this fall.

How To Make a Flower Belt

Supplies:

Artificial flower, Grosgrain Ribbon, and Decorative Brad. (All can be found at a craft store.)

Do not pick a flower like this, with no removable center. No matter how cute it is, you will not be able to get a brad through it.

Remove flower from stem.

Completely disassemble the flower.

Place brad through the holes.

Measure and cut the desired length of ribbon.

Poke brad into ribbon.

Secure.

Enjoy adorable belt.

This takes all of 3 minutes and costs next to nothing.

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But a sneak peak: How cute did my little one look for her preschool performance? (Skirt: crewcuts, Sweater: Target, Flower belt: Made by me.)

Sharing

I really believe in sharing. I love to share a great deal, a fantastic new product, a reliable stand-by, or a life-changing book. I rarely keep anything to myself. If I find something I love, I tell everyone I know to try it out too. You will often find me giving a heartfelt testimonial on a new kind of hairspray, or a fun restaurant, or a perfect summer shoe. (Which is probably why I have this blog, now that I think of it.) Life is just better when you share things with others.

Similarly, I like to surround myself with really amazing people and just kind of learn from them. You want to know how to decorate? I've got a friend for that. You want to know how to cook? I've got a friend for that. You want to learn how to be sassy and classy at the same time? I've got a friend for that.

I emailed my friend Jen (who lives far away and I never see) and asked her about all her fantastic beauty supplies she uses. Because this girl is GORGEOUS and put together but never overdone. And, did I mention she has the best taste? She kindly shared her beauty products with me via her blog, and I am all to happy to share them with you. Click HERE to see all her recommendations.

Here is a sneak peak:

I got a bit of shopping to do.

Ask and Ye Shall Receive

Remember when I posted about this?

Last week my friend came over for a visit and brought me these:


Lovely and oh so friendly. So I put them in this and smile whenever I see them.

Thanks Liz.

Like Mother, Like Daughter

My daughter's Young Women's activity tonight was on preparing for marriage. They talked about what to look for in a future spouse, what qualities your husband should have, what qualities you should have yourself. The girl's were encouraged to make lists, write letters, etc. Trust me, you feminists, teenage girls eat this up. My daughter was very excited.

Some of the girls brought pictures of what their husband might look like:

and, predictably, .

My daughter? She decided on this one:

Good girl.

Soccer Season, The End Thereof

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Happy Mother's Day to Me

My husband got me the dress I'd been pining over from the Gap. Most impressive because he 1)Doesn't read my blog, so how did he know I needed it? 2)Got the size perfect, and 3)Managed to get it on sale + an extra 40% off. That is the beauty of Mark.

My kids picked out my favorite lipstick: Loreal 809, Aishwarya Beige.

(Yes, I look nothing like Aishwaya, but the coloris perfect for me.)

Best of all, my kids put together- completely on their own- a Mother's Day Performance, replete with songs, drawings, poems, handmade pipe-cleaner jewelry, and all the love in the world.

(I found later the flashcards they made to teach my youngest the words to the song, how cute.)