While on a recent trip to visit my friends in Chicago, we got to talking one night about how Emily Giffin's books are the best for a quick summertime read. Well the next morning when we all met for brunch, my incredibly thoughtful friend Tara surprised us all with Giffin's latest tome, 'Heart of the Matter'.....and heres the kicker- they all had a beautiful and personal inscription inside. Trust me, there is no faster way to make a hungover girl cry. Of course as soon as I got home I tore through the book. Like always, Giffin breaks up the chapters to give different perspectives to the same story. 'Heart of the Matter' is a wonderful tale of choices and forgiveness......perfect for perusing out by the pool.
An editor at work did me a huge favor recently, and so I figured there was no better way to show my appreciation than warm, peanut butter/chocolate cookies?! Of course I headed over to old trusty, and found these fun treats within a click or two. Miss Martha's Piped Peanut Butter Cookies are just as fun to make as they are to eat. Martha recommends piping the chocolate with a ziploc bag, but I melted some chocolate chips in a bowl and painted the strips on using a toothpick. It's a little time consuming, but it's less messy and a fun way for you to get your Picasso on!
I have always heard people say that gum is an 'impulse buy', but in my book that statement is completely false. Lets be honest, gum is sometimes a necessity, and needs to be on hand at all times to avoid potentially epic post-meal issues. However, I understand the impulse factor because I typically remember I need gum whilst in the checkout line. Recently while waiting to pay at Whole Foods, I reached for my standard pack of Extra sugar free and noticed a new face in the gum crowd- Project 7. These chicles are not only, tasty...they serve a greater purpose. For every purchase of a Project 7 product, the company donates 50% of its profits to 7 areas of critical need in the world. Bonus rounds?? The sticks pack vitamins B, C and green tea....and the packaging is made with 40% post consumer recycled material. So next time you grab for gum- reach for a pack that will eventually give back.
Can one ever really rationalize spending 400 bones on a pair of shoes? Even if they are the ultimate Renisance Man of footwear? I mean look at these stunners.....they are a hybrid of casual and modern....they can be worn with dresses, jeans, work pants....the list goes on.So for now I'll just sigh and say helllloooo lovvverrr (ala the original shoe whore herself ,Carrie Bradshaw).
Their first LP- Habits was just released last week, and it doesn't disappoint. Other notables include,'1983' and 'Love and Affection'
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Modern Family is where its at. This mocumentary is the most hilarious show to hit the block since The Office. Among the one liners and sarcasm lies a sweet message about loving, accepting and appreciating one's family. Last week's episode was centered around facing one's fears....and it was a real doozie. Observe and obsess.
As a child, Alice in Wonderland was always one of my favorite tales. I always wondered what it would be like to fall down the rabbit hole, and what type of fantasy world I would find. I would inevitably get into trouble because I would eat/drink everything labeled as such, but isn't that part of the fun? Tim Burton's take on this classic is sure to be as trippy as Lewis Carroll's original tome, if not more so....which only heightens the likelihood that I will see the film asap. It seems I'm not the only one who has caught Alice-fever.....several big name companies have come out with Wonderland inspired lines.
Verona, Italy
Chatroulette....ahhhh where to even start. I have been hearing about this website constantly....it seemed to explode virtually overnight. Let's be honest...people had to do something while Jersey Shore is on hiatus. Eventually curiosity got the best of me and I gave it a whirl. For those of you who aren't hip, I'll explain. Imagine a roulette table. Well on this site, you are the ball and land on random strangers (ala numbers) to video chat with. Yes, the idea is creepy/intriguing. The actual act of it is off the charts....literally dripping with peculiarity. Granted I've only been there twice, but in my short time I've encountered a card catalog of pervs and loser college kids (see pic for reference). While this could be really fun to do wasted with your friends while waiting for Jimmy Johns to arrive, it's beyond me why anyone would risk the chance of seeing someone hump a head of lettuce while trying to find the 3 other normal people in the cyber cesspool. I'm not joking....some of these people are waaaaay beyond PG-13. So if you are an inquiring mind or just drunk ....take your chances. But don't say I didn't warn you.
In my mind there is no better way to say I love you than with sweet treats. And if you have ever had a Magnolia Cupcake, you know they take sweet to another level. Since it IS Valentine's day, the infamous Magnolia Red Velvet strain seemed to be the right choice for my honey. The recipe was easy to locate (epicurious.com), and the ingredients were simple. Some sugar, cocoa, butter and LOVE. Ok that was ridiculously lame, but tis the season yo. The only difficult part of the process was making the signature Magnolia frosting swirl, and as you can see my frosting was an epic failure....but whadya gonna do right? All in all, they turned out DELICIOUS.. even better after being kept in the fridge.
Going to the salon can be pretty pricey, so I have been on the hunt for ways to beautify at home. The so called "Espresso Soak" claims to enrich color and seemed super easy.... so I gave it a whirl. It was very quick, cheap and actually DID deepen my base color.....but alas it faded in about 2 days. So if you are looking for a more permanent change, stick with box color.
....such a lovely place. I keep finding myself cruising back to The Morrison Hotel. This website houses some of the most introspective and inspiring photos from the music world. How amazing to be behind the lens, capturing iconic musicians in their natural environment. Ok now I'm making them sound like wildebeests, but in actuality you do have a greater chance of seeing a jungle cat live than hanging out with Keith Richards. The prints are available for purchase..... I think a montage of black and white prints would look phenomenal in a bathroom and/or kitchen. How unexpected. How Rock and Roll. 
