..::Real Life::..

There are moments when I realize I spend half of my time living in an imaginary world. A world where I can eat whatever I want, drink as much as I want, spend money like I have access to unlimited funds, etc. Then something happens. Something from my real life comes crashing through the imaginary borders of my fake world and I'm suddenly aware that my imaginary world is far from my real one. Last week was definitely a reality check for both myself and my Manfriend. We both suffered physical ailments that left us both couch ridden for the weekend. A weekend of deep contemplation has me considering some major life changes for the near future and I couldn't be more excited! Yes I'm excited about vitamins and extra vegetables and less vices! Here's hoping your weekend was just as productive!

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..::Foxxxy::..

Heading home from Colorado - what an interesting trip. It just began snowing outside the airport. Glad to be going home to my Manfriend. Loving these Elizabeth and James earrings. Maybe it time to buy myself a prezzie. Happy Friday!

PC: Nordstroms.com

..::Press Me::..

I'm a firm believer that there should be buttons like this in the world, and by world, I mean in my kitchen specifically. I can't think of a problem that couldn't be solved by a glass (or two) of bubbly.

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..::Mini Surprises::..

Today was quite the eventful/uneventful day here in Colorado.

After not sleeping all night and googling every possible cause and cure for lower back pain I then googled the nearest Urgent Care. The result was a pinched nerve and back spasms accompanied by a prescription for bed rest and Vicodin. Le sigh. Feeling slightly better after sleeping most of the day. One thing that made my afternoon brighter was finding this keyboard design over at minifan fan.com. How freaking adorbs is that?! I need that in my life.

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..::Wish-list Wednesday::..

I know it's been awhile, but I'm totally bringing back my Wishlist Wednesday posts. How I ever got off track I'm not sure, but cheers to hump day and this wonderfully gold flatware from West Elm! Someday I will own a few sets of this delicious cutlery and every meal from here on out will feel as regal as if the Queen herself were dining in my humble abode. It will be just lovely.

PC: westelm.com

..::Stamp It::..

Remember when collecting rubber stamps was cool? I must have had 10 plastic bins full of rubber stamps, for all occasions, tucked away in my closet as a kid in the late 90's. Oh the things I would make with all my stamps and brightly colored inks! The possibilities were endless - as long as there was paper to stamp on, I was making something. I've been pondering the return of the stamp for some time now and after stumbling upon Yellow Owl Workshop via Oh Joy I'm convinced that stamps must make a violent comeback!

Who's with me?!

PC: YellowOwlWorkshop.com

..::Inspirational Insanity::..

Somedays, I'm so inspired that I'm uninspired. Raise your hand if that makes sense. Good. I'm glad I'm not alone.

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..::Sweetness::..

How sweet is this SS '12 Mulberry Campaign?! I want to be right there in the middle of that sugar coated candy land and not sitting at LAX. Here's hoping that Colorado has some snow for this Cali girl - also hoping I don't freeze in the predicted 30 degree weather!! Happy Monday!

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..::All Tied Up::..

Feeling like I've been all tied up lately - minus the cute bows. Las Vegas last week and off to Colorado in the morning with raging lower back pain to boot. Le sigh. Hoping this week away goes by fast....already looking forward to Friday!

PC: Tim Walker via Pinterest

..::Feeling Golden::..

Awards Season has arrived! How I love drooling over the red carpet couture at each pre-show event. However, I must admit, I was underwhelmed by the dress selection at the Golden Globes last night. Le sigh. Above are a few of the highlights in my opinion, but I also have a few honorable mentions and a few disses. Stacey Keibler - amazing red dress with fabulous bow detail at the back, Zooey Deschanel - loved the vintage Prada, but hated her hair, and finally I loved Diane Lane's sparkly champagne dress. As for the diss list....what the heck were Heidi Klum, Lea Michelle, and Angelina Jolie thinking?! Such beautiful ladies, such bad choice. Gross.

PC: People.com

..::ARTSY::..

It's a lazy Sunday here in LaLa land. My Manfriend has a horrible case of the sniffles and I've barricaded myself in the living room to avoid flying sickies. I'm headed to Vegas tomorrow and definitley can't be feelin icky. However I'm putting my free time to good use - finally looking for some art for our walls. I'm obsessing over these prints from One Little Bird Studio on Etsy for our kitchen. Hmm how to decide? Maybe I'll let him be the tie breaker once he wakes up from his nap. Happy Sunday!

PC: One Little Bird Studio

..::Fancy Friday::..

True story. I'll have to keep this mantra in my back pocket. Seems I may have forgotten this true fact of life recently. I dressed up for work today making today a Fancy Friday. Feels good to be wearing a dress. Happy Friday!

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..::Sleepless::..

Monday, we meet again....only this time I welcome you after a sleepless night of tossing and turning. Absolutely miserable. I've never had back pain before and if this is a sign of old age then I'm done getting older. At least I'll have a pretty set of nails as a result of not sleeping. Hey what else is a girl to do in the middle of the night?!

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..::Creatively Organized::..

Ahh finally FRIDAY!! Took long enough to get here. My weekend is booked solid with projects, breakfast dates, and of course a little new year cleaning! Trying to finally get my desk set up for some real crafting and sewing projects that I've since been doing on my kitchen table. It's a new year and I'm totally ready to get serious about my resolution to be more creative everyday. Erica Domesek, of P.S. I Made This, has gotten me excited about organizing all my supplies this weekend. Her craft closet is UNREAL.

That girl has some serious skills.

PC: The Coveteur

..::World of Color::..

One week into the new year and I already need a vacay. What gives? Anyone else been dragging their butt outta bed this week?! The way I've been feeling this week you would think I hadn't slept in weeks! For my next adventure I'd like to be somewhere fabulous where I can meet this camel and take a ride. How amazing that would be. P.S. This post is live from my new ipad2!

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..::BIG Dreams::..

With all the wonderful things that come with a new year, there are also a few downfalls. For me it's the overwhelming feeling of things to accomplish in the new year. The new exercise routine, the to do list, the side projects....the list goes on and on. I have so much anticipation of great things to come in the year ahead that I've found myself freaking out about the time in which to get it all done. But then I found this poster on pinterest and suddenly I felt a huge wave of relief. Let's just say this little mantra will live in me during this next phase of my journey This will be a great year - hopefully sans overwhelming anxiety ridden thoughts.

PC: Pinterest.com

..::Runaway::..

Every once in awhile I think about running away to the circus. Don't you?!

Today was def one of those days.

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