Translated

i really love this room.


i thought it would look very pretty if translated into an outfit!

urban dress. i've been jonesing for it for a while now.
i have a thing for ruffles.

adorable marc by marc jacobs trench


bettye muller heels that i can never hope to afford - but it's fun to look!

pretty j crew posts

p.s. this is the kind of thing i end up doing on rainy days. not the most productive use of my time, but it was fun to search for the pieces-it's my version of a rainy day scavenger hunt!

Janie's Birthday, Part I

This past weekend we headed to Alpharetta to Amy and Nathan's for a dinner party for Janie's birthday and to catch up with everyone.
Our lovely hostess was my former roomie Amy.


After dinner, the picture-taking commenced:

Adam being Adam

my love being sweet

me and the birthday girl

being silly

i'm not sure why we're holding Janie's hands-probably because we love her!

all of the girls-thanks Nathan and Amy for a great night!

Academy Awards 2009 = LOVE

Yes, I am one of the many who watch the Academy Awards every year. The past few years have been kind of a bore, but I LOVED the show this year! Hugh Jackman was a wonderful host, and the musical performances were amazing. I really loved the the number Baz Luhrmann directed with Beyonce!


Also, I really liked the way they presented the awards this year. For the best actor and actress, lead and supporting, they had past winners pay a special tribute to the nominees. I totally teared up when Anne Hathaway started crying during Shirley McClains' tribute to her.

The best part of the Academy Awards, as always, is the FASHION! These are my favorites:

Jessica Biel in Prada. She is gorgeous from head to toe!
I love the dress and her hair and makeup
and jewelry-basically everything about her!

Amy Adams in Carolina Herrera.
She is so pretty in red, and I love the necklace!

Natalie Portman in Rodarte. This color is amazing.
She has always been a favorite. I think she is one of the most
beautiful people ever.

And the always beautiful Meryl Streep.
If I age half as well as she has, I will be a very happy person.
In fact, that is one of my new life goals!

Homeward Bound

I love that song by Simon & Garfunkel. David and I are heading to Toccoa for the night for my brother's birthday. Sometimes, when work is dreary and you seem to be doing nothing but waiting, home is all you want.

Happy Birthday Broseph!

This is an old picture, but I think it sums up our relationship the best. I have the best older brother ever! He is extremely caring and loyal, intelligent, original, and fun! Few people understand me the way he does! I love you Aron. Thanks for being my friend.

Musique

I have been in the mood to title all of my posts in French lately. I'm not sure why.
For a Valentine's day present, David made me an ipod playlist with songs that I love, and a few of his favorites that he knew I would love. His gift sparked thoughts about all of the music I love, so I thought I would share some of it here. In no particular order:

1. "Ottoman" - Vampire Weekend
2. "Lost Verses" - Sun Kil Moon
3. "The District Sleeps Alone Tonight" - The Postal Service
4. "Say Yes" - Elliot Smith
5. "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" - Iron and Wine
6. "Lonely Teardrops" - Jackie Wilson
7. "Sentimental Heart" - She and Him
8. "Funeral" - Band of Horses
9. "Hoppipolla" - Wenzel Templeton & Robert Pegg
10. "You Don't Have to Tell Me" - Slaid Cleaves
11. "Speed of Sound" - Chris Bell
12. "Chicago" - Sufjan Stevens
13. "New Slang" - The Shins
14. "Such Great Heights" - The Postal Service
15. "Whole Wide World" - Wreckless Eric
16. "Into the Dark" - Deathcab for Cutie
17. "Purple Rain" - Prince
18. "How to Disappear Completely" - Radiohead
19. "La Cienega Just Smiled" - Ryan Adams
20. "With God On Our Side" - Bob Dylan
21. "Head Over Heals" - Tears For Fears
22. "Meadowlarks" - Fleet Foxes
23. "Weekend Wars" - MGMT
24. "The Lion Lair" - Bonnie Prince Billy
25. "Don't Look Back In Anger" - Oasis
26. "Le Moulin" - Amelie Soundtrack
27. "La Mer Opale" - Coralie Clement
28. "I Was Made For You" - She and Him
29. "Free Fallin'" - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
30. "Sunset Soon Forgotten" - Iron and Wine
31. "D.A.N.C.E." - Justice
32. "Blood Bank" - Bon Iver
33. "Sleep" - Azure Ray
34. "Please Tell My Brother" - Golden Smog
35. "Why" - Annie Lennox
36. "Lost!" - Coldplay
37. "Tiny Dancer" - Elton John
38. "Run" - Snow Patrol
39. "Jesus Was A Crossmaker" - The Hollies
40. "Let Go" - Frou Frou
41. "Shadows" - Red House Painters

All of these bands have GREAT music! I could go on and on, but I will stop for now!

Dear Weather,

Please choose one: hot or cold.
I would prefer cold (it is WINTER, after all).
It's not that difficult.

Thanks.

{Love}ly Day

I have never really been interested in making a big production out of Valentine's Day. David and I tried the expensive dinner route one year, and it was nice, but I much prefer the year that he made me a lopsided heart cake. This year, I think we are just going to have a nice dinner at home and maybe spend time with some friends.
That said, i REALLY I love holidays, and I particularly love Valentine's Day because of the beautiful shades of pink, purple, and red that seem to be everywhere. I also really love any excuse to eat chocolate, of course. So in honor of the upcoming holiday, here are my favorite Valentine's Day-inspired finds:

a pretty pink pantry

j crew's swiss dot dress in tea rose, which by the way is on sale!

topshop purple heels

yummy berry sorbet

beautiful lela rose ruffle dress-why oh why can't it have sleeves?

chocolate-dipped strawberries - so delicious!

artwork by hadleyhutton on etsy

linzer cookies

my favorite cookie, ever!

le love

i le love this blog!

More Blonde

Just another inspirational photo of the blonde I want this summer.
LeeLee Sobieski is so pretty!

Bijou

These pieces from Erie Basin are very handsome. I am so intrigued by antique jewelry. The store carries pieces from the 20th, 19th and 18th centuries. I think I like the swan best. It would look so pretty on the lapel of a coat.

Conroy + Wilcox Emerald Ring

1910s Paste Swan Brooch


1880s Etruscan Bracelet

Color on a Cold Day

I love the combination of green and yellow. garance doré takes the lovliest photos.

Baby, it's cold outside

When it's this cold outside, all I want is:

1. to NOT be at work

2. a comfy couch to curl up on, like this one from Ligne Roset


3. a fun movie, like Drop Dead Gorgeous

or Garden State


4. a yummy bowl of soup

Zuppa di Ceci con Pasta

5. and of course my love, to get cozy with-that's the best part!

Currently Reading

This is one of the best books I have ever read! I cannot wait to finish it. The images in the novel are heartbreakingly beautiful and unforgettable. I can't believe I waited so long to read it! David kept telling me how wonderful it is, and I had it on a "to read" list, but for some reason I never picked it up.
The story follows the main character Pi Patel. Yann Martel gives glimpses of Pi's life, including his experience of being stranded in a life boat with a hyena, an orangutan, a zebra and a Bengal tiger. I feel a sense of familiarity when I read this novel. The images and setting are foreign, but the emotions are so familiar. Happiness is Martel's sloth and the Pondicherry zoo. If you have not read this book-read it!

The PERFECT Trench!

I almost fainted when I saw J Crew's new trench coat! I have been obsessing over trenches for the past few months (just ask David). I've been searching for the perfect one and of course, J Crew provides my dream trench-with a $298 price tag.




Could it be more adorable with the jeans and pink heels?
Why do they do this to me?