Tonys 2013

Did you watch the Tony Awards on Sunday night?  We didn't get a chance to, but we sat up and watched some incredible clips last night. Check out Neil Patrick Harris' show-stopper opening act below. (Make sure and watch the whole thing!)

 

P.S. Want a taste of Matilda on Broadway? Watch this!

until next time,

g

Zach Sobiech

I don't know about you, but I was in need of an uplifting story tonight. Overwhelming stress in my personal life has left me downright haggard and in need of a 5-day nap before I should be allowed in the presence of others. And news like the terrible destruction left behind after the tornado in Oklahoma makes me feel both heartbroken and guilty that I'm even complaining about my silly "problems." Nevertheless, I feel like I'm walking around holding back tears. (It's my half-birthday so I can cry if I want?) Yes, I needed something to help me snap out of it.

While this story of Zach Sobiech is incredibly sad (read: find your nearest tissue box!), it's also unbelievably uplifting in its message of how we should approach our love, our life, our fleeting todays. Take a look. Perhaps it'll snap you out of any funk you're in, too.

until next time,

g

Monday Blues?

My friend shared this video with me on Friday and I might have watched it nearly seventeen times since. It's impossible not to smile! May this couple be your inspiration for today & help you battle any Monday blues.

until next time,

g

Here's to the Moms!

I had to share these with you today.

...here's to the moms!

sweater, n. garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly. - Ambrose Bierce

until next time,

g

Anna Kendrick

Not gonna lie, I wasn't always a fan of Anna Kendrick. Her character in the Twilight series bothered me. But then the best movie ever Pitch Perfect came along aaand cue girl crush!

Have you seen this little music video she did? Have a listen.

(I love her voice!)

If you need me, I'll be slamming cups on the kitchen counter.

until next time,


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I Only Wake Up to This Song, Too

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Life is About...

...taking a little break to run through the puddle.

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This Dog & I Share the Same Morning Ritual.

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This Video Will Make You Smile

i mean...

it just doesn't get any cuter.

until next time,

g

Mid-Week Cuteness

I don't know about you,

but I could use some extra cuteness today.

may one of these videos bring you a smile :)

puppies!

life can be tough, yes?

"guys! guys! wait up!"

until next time,

g

Friday Five

five suggestions ::

#1

make something old...new!

the buttons on the back of my work dress were chipping 

which made it look ug & tattered. 

instead of giving up hope and ditching the dress all together, 

i spruced things up with new buttons. ta-da!

#2

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do a little home improvement, Tim-the-tool-man-Taylor style.

check out this insiders' guide to online home decor resources. 

(so many fab websites!)

p.s. clean your hair brushes.

#3

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take your change jar to the nearest coin counter and treat yourself to a fun meal! patrick & i did that this week with my jar that has been sitting full in my kitchen for wayyy too long. and the weird part? it came to $44.09. we used it for our sushi dinner date and our bill? came to $44.09. (!!)

#4

try a new recipe!
you know you've pinned plenty of them on Pinterest by now. ;)
i want to learn how to make these lemon garlic brussels sprouts.

#5

revamp your planning system.
need a new planner but don't want to wait until 2013?
these ones start next month.
here are ones for moms! plus a home office edition.

i hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!
(and a lucky Friday-the-13th!)

until next time,

g 

Little Lady's Purse Essentials

carmex :: there's absolutely nothing fancy about it, but this is my go-to lip balm. purchase here.

pocket.doc :: i think everyone needs this in their purse or wallet. it's the size of a credit card and it opens like an accordion with room for your emergency & medical information as well as important numbers. you never know what's going to happen and something like this can help someone help you. puchase here.

hair ties :: as a girl with long hair, it is a nightmare to need a hair tie and not have one handy.  my personal favorites (that act as cute bracelets if you don't want to store them in your purse) are from Mane Message (they're secure, but don't leave a dent!) and can be purchased here.

hand creme :: i can't stand having dry skin so hand creme is a must. I love the scent & feel of Lollia and the petite size is perfect for your purse. purchase here.

tide stick :: even if you're not as clumsy as the little lady, you might find yourself in a spaghetti sauce / white shirt predicament and you'll thank your lucky stars that you picked up one of these bad boys at the drugstore. purchase here.

I have many more essentials stuck in that giant purse of mine,

 but these are some favorites. 

How about you? What are your purse essentials?

until next time,

g

These Pics Explain My Life Right Now

i'm a workin' girl...

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who cherishes moments of solitude...

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but i'm juggling...

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and having important conversations...

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and living by this mantra...

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and, more or less, looking like this.

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g

How I Looked This Morning

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hooray!

it's Friday!

& i get to see one of my best friends!!

until next time,

g

Birthday Time

 not much has changed since turning two.

(note the level of concentration on the cupcake.)

here's to year 26!

until next time,

g

Halloween Costumes

It's that inevitable question this time of year...

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What are you going to be for Halloween?

I still remember my baker's costume winning an award in elementary school. Come to think of it, I still use the exact same wooden spoon I carried to, ya know, stir my SpaghettiO's. That fantasy clearly wasn't an accurate premonition.

{insert heavy sigh}

I've dressed up as everything from Patty Mayonnaise to Bella Swan to Thing 2. We've all scoured the internet and seen others' ideas, but it always still feels like a difficult decision....so I wanted to share some of the ideas I've seen & heard:

One suggestion is to just think back and pick out some of your favorite (or just ridiculous) movies, TV shows, etc. and dress up as a character or with a group of characters.

the Addams Family

a Double Dare Team

the Kardashians

the cast from Jersey Shore

the characters in the game, Clue.

Mary Kate & Ashley

Rocky & Bullwinkle

I bet Charlie Sheen will be a popular choice this year. (Wear khaki shorts, a two-toned bowling shirt, high socks and loafers. You need dark brown shaggy hair. Give yourself bushy eyebrows. Carry a bottle of "Tiger Blood" and say "winning!" a lot.)

You can also just be totally random.

Dress up as a tourist and wear a Hawaiian floral shirt, a camera around your neck, carry a giant map, and have a look of utter confusion.

or

Dress up as static cling and wear all white clothes and have random clothes (socks, etc) and dryer sheets safety pinned to you.

or

Dress up as Smartie Pants and hot glue Smarties candies to a pair of old pants and wear nerd glasses.

or

Dress up as the Hamburglar. Take some white pajamas and make wide horizontal stripes on them with a black marker or tape. Add a wide-brimmed black hat with a yellow hatband, a black cape, some red sneakers, red gloves, and a red tie with hamburgers on it. Wear a bandit mask (cut eye holes in a piece of black fabric and tie it around your face). Carry a McDonalds bag with a burger inside.

If I were a boy, I'd dress up as Dexter Morgan. (I finished season 1 of Dexter earlier this week and am seriously obsessed!)

Here are some neat costumes for kids.

Want to dress up with your dog? Do this.

Nothing cuter than babies in costumes. (My favorite dad/baby costume idea is Man in the Yellow Hat and Curious George!)

And when all else fails, dress up as the little lady in the big apple. ;)

until next time,

g



Invisible Moments: Funny Cats, Part 2

a giggle for your Friday:

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Wana see more? Check out Invisible Moments: Funny Cats Part 1.

until next time,

g

New Favorite App - Post!

Do you ever want to design and send custom notes & invitations

right from your phone?

Or do you ever want to send a snazzy email or text message?

Or do you want to jot down reminders on something pretty?

Check out this app called Post, by Gadabout.

...you obsessed yet?

Check out their main website - there are so many fun finds!

I've added their blog to my "daily reads" list on the sidebar...

...and yes, you can order their personalized stationery

to send real mail. (do it!)

until next time,

g