For Me...

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Yes, I know. But I love it and think that it would match my kitchen very well. Speaking of which, I need to share pics of our new and improved fridge! It is super fantastic!

For Nikki...

{this is glamorous}

I stumbled across this image and thought of her quest for seating. I completely acknowledge that this may be more my taste than hers. But I'm just sayin'...gotta love a pair of chairs. I wouldn't mind these in my living room.

Monday Milkglass

Love some milkglass! One of the few things in the world that I would contemplate collecting!

photo from {this is glamourous}, maybe my new fave blog!

Sunday Oasis

I found one for D and three for me...

Simple and v. masculine for D, complete with antlers
{this is glamorous}
Oyster shell walls for me
{this is glamorous}
oh lala toile for me
{this is glamorous}

Repurposed headboard for me
{this is glamorous}

Don't you wish that you could stay in bed all day?

Wedding Wednesday, Getting Busy!

So sorry to have neglected the blog. Between the holidays and my work schedule life has been super hectic! D and I are really hammering out the finishing touches for the wedding including but not limited to

• putting together "Out of Town" packages,
• finalizing the guest list (I think that I am missing 3 desired addresses)
• preparing the envelopes for the calligrapher (I am so EXCITED to see her work! She isn't supposed to be super traditional and I think that they should turn out super well!)
• ordering gifts for our AWESOME participants (I am so EXCITED to see the final products!)
• trying to find a gobo insert (what is a gobo? you ask. it's a light that you can personalize and finding the insert isn't as easy as it sounds.)
• trying to find (economical) sparklers. yet another case of putting the word wedding in the marketing and experiencing serious inflation.
• pulling together the rehearsal dinner, which is shaping up to be a lot of fun!
• learning about the process of putting together a Presbyterian wedding (um. hello. I am a Catholic. I do not know how your services work.)
• and a lot of other stuff that I am forgetting. Thank GOD for lists!

I know that this isn't really pretty, but no worries, as things get closer I will post some pictures of our actual stuff!

Keep Calm and Carry On

I spent today running errands and shopping. It was rather nice since it's the first time I've had alone time since the 23rd. I decided to set some goals for the upcoming year. I think that that this year's mantra will be:

2009 was a good year, it had a tough act to follow in 2008. That was the year that I got a dog, a house and a fiance in that order. This upcoming year is a big milestone, I am getting married. A lot of things will be prepared for but when it boils down to it, on our wedding day they will be out of my control. If you know me, you know that I firmly believe in preparedness (aka, control), so this may be hard. I think that I can do it though, just relax and go with the flow, a lesson I should take from D. Sometimes I think that's the only way that he puts up with me.

Now, in no particular order, I want to share my goals, some good and some a bit selfish, for 2010.

1. Keep Calm and Carry On...duh
2. Get back into shape (meaning 3-5 miles at least 3 times a week & not stopping after May)
3. Wear Sunscreen (but be slightly tan so I don't burn in Antigua in May)
4. Don't spend money to save money (those coupons get me every time)
5. See the glass half full (even when it isn't easy)
6. Go to Church more and get D to go to mass at least once a month
7. Don't speak about others, even in a positive way, if they aren't there
8. Clean out my junk and get the house the way that I want it (after the wedding)
9. Figure out where I want to be in my career in 10 years and stop being a wimp about it.
10. Win the lottery.

D wanted number 10 to be to quit smoking but I'm not ready for that yet. I only set attainable goals. So my friends, let's make this happen!

One more,

11. Read and write more. I really enjoy it. Oh and don't neglect the blog.

uh huh.

Just saw this and found it worthy of sharing. How glorius is this refinish bath? Hope D is paying attention, I wouldn't mind something similar in our next house!

{images from DesignSponge}

I just love how it's modern yet rustic at the same time. Swoon.