Friday, December 03, 2010

Friday Favorites, vol. 37 or Sears Wish Book*

*my birthday/Christmas wishlist (not limited to this year, of course!)

1. 1955 Royal Deluxe Pink Typewriter
Super hard to find. This sweet little typewriter belongs in my typewriter collection (which currently only has two typewriters, but that's beside the point). I've fully accepted that it'll take a while to track down. One day it will be mine!


Pretty, no?

2. custom address stamp
I looooove stamps. As a teacher, I have tons of them. This little address stamp will add a special touch to cards and letters. Even business mail that we send out will be a little cuter!



3. fancy picnic basket
I've wanted a fancy picnic basket for a little while now. The best ones have a spot for bottle of wine (or two).



4. very boring, yet very useful milk frother
This little bugger represents the practical part of my wishlist. We have an amazing espresso machine, but the milk frother part is kind of messed up. But, it still makes the most incredible espresso I've ever had at home! So this little device is much more practical than buying an entire new espresso machine.



5. sequined tulle scarf (in pewter)
Because every winter you need scarves, and who said they shouldn't be sequined with tulle? Sounds like it might not be the most comfortable, but I'm willing to bet J. Crew thought of that, and used some kind of fairy dust to make it super comfortable. The perfect scarf to match my white OR my black coat.



6. a diana lens
This lens is a little bit of a novelty. But I can't get over the retro look it gives photos! How cool would it be to use
this lens on shoots with Nathan, and add to his shots?



7. this sky umbrella
My amazing mom bought me this cool umbrella about five years ago. Sadly, I took it to work all the time, and one of those times, I misplaced it and/or it was stolen. It's one of those things that I think of rebuying for myself sometimes.


As cool as it looks in this photo, it's even cooler in person. And on grey, rainy days, it really makes you smile!

What's in your Sears Wish Book* this year?

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

What the what?!

I was having kind of a crap day when Nathan texted me that my street style blog (The Style Co-Op, the one that the ever-fabulous, ever-stylish Sandhya and I co-operate) was nominated for an Austin Blogger Award!



I seriously feel like one of those first-time actresses who says to the camera, "It's truly an honor just to be nominated. To be in the same category as these other amazing ladies..." etc, etc. Because the other style bloggers in our category have been doing this WAY longer than we have. We've been here since... well, October.

Good luck to everyone! And pssst, if you have a second, we'd love for you to vote for our little Style Co-Op. Well, OK. We'll love you either way.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Monday Dose of Cuteness, vol. 15


These felt creations, ala Steff Bomb. Her shop is closed for just a bit longer while she's on vacay, but should be open in time for Christmas! Read the Modcloth feature on Steff Bomb here.



Saturday, November 27, 2010

Friday Favorites, vol. 36 (a day late)

1. black and white houndstooth
I happen to love houndstooth. Especially when it's black and white. Especially when it's giant black and white. I had in mind to find a green peacoat this winter, but now I'm considering a black and white houndstooth coat instead. Which would you pick?





2. old jukeboxes
How great are old jukeboxes? They're even better when they have amazing old music: Johnny Cash, Louis Armstrong, the Beatles. A couple of my favorite places in town that have delicious eats and jukeboxes w/ fantastic selections: The Good Knight and House Pizzeria.




BONUS: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
I love rock n roll, so put another dime in the jukebox, baby.



3. green amber





4. round windows





5. flip cocktails
I knew I liked delicious, frothy drinks with egg and cream, I just didn't know they were called flips. My lovely friend Kathryn made us a pumpkin flip as the final treat to the delicious Thanksgiving meal she prepared on Thursday. Stay tuned for her to blog the recipe!



Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Things I fully believe.

1. Fashion doesn't have to be painful.


(But sometimes it is, and that's a sacrifice every woman must make.)

2. Tailgating is dumb and it doesn't get you there any faster.



3. It's OK to call in sick.


Even if you're only sort of sick.

4. It's liberating to say no.



5. If you don't love something in the dressing room, chances are you won't love it in your closet.



6. In any situation, there's always a right thing to do.



7. Being a victim isn't a choice, but feeling sorry for yourself is.


Chin up.

8. Writers' block is a label for something else.



9. If you're not sure if something is too short or tight, just ask yourself if Grace Kelly would wear it.



Still not sure? Ask yourself if Audrey Hepburn would wear it.


10. Love is the most important thing on earth.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

more photobooth goodness

I took these shots at a recent wedding. So. Much. Fun! These are pretty tiny, but go see them big and beautiful on Nathan's photoblog.














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