somewhat true and kind of funny

Spiteful gnomes, top hats and caped crusaders ... my best friend has started a blog about the funny things in life ... I made her a banner so now that she is all official, check it out!
somewhattrueandkindoffunny.blogspot.com/

teensy tiny

via kate pruitt for design*sponge

I love these tiny little gardens. DC is pretty lush but I am going to buy some altoids tomorrow so I can make one for my desk. Of course I have a stash of tins at my parents house in my art closet, so I should probably just wait to get them next time I am home, but patience has never been my strongest point.

work is ... work!

via frolic

The good news is, I really like my new job and my new city, the bad news is, a new job and a new city is a lot of work! My sweet aunt and uncle are letting me stay with them until I find an apartment, and they live on a gorgeous Northern VA horse farm, but the commute to the city is awful and I am so not a morning person! Tomorrow marks my 2 week anniversary though, and it's time I get back to fun things, like blogging! and that brings me to this image, which is definitely motivation to find a little home to decorate!

Signs

via le love
Darling.

sweet dreams

via beautiful/decay
Kristen Lepore’s Sweet Dreams

my baby sparkles and shines

image via refinery29 from Zac Posen, Doo.Ri, Miu Miu F'09
I really REALLY want some of these fun embellished tights. Dreamy.

another lovely miss dior ad

via jezebel
I love swans and I think they are beautiful. When I lived in England, there was a swan family that we watched as the parents built the nest, laid the eggs, hatched them and then set of swimming and diving around the canal. (remembering this makes me miss england A LOT) I especially love this swan's necklace, and the colors, and the typography.

spring fling

via creature comforts

Loving this spring fling wreath from etsy shop Dana and Carol.

working girl

via 2 or 3 things

I got a job! And it's the one I (really, really) wanted!!! I will be working as a graphic designer at a small firm in D.C. ... driving distance from N.C., a short trip to N.Y.C., and down the street from 2 of my most favorite girls! I am so excited, but also sort of freaking out!

Mrs. V

photo by Kevin Millard Photography

This weekend was crazy busy, but so much fun being Maid of Honor for my very dear and very beautiful friend Kelly. It was great seeing so many friends from college and seeing everyone so happy to celebrate this marriage.

tulip skirt

image by wendy bevan via design for mankind

O.K. so, I know this isn't a tulip skirt, and the flowers on it aren't tulips either, but still, it is a skirt of flowers, how fantastic!

Grey Gardens

imdb.com

I'm looking forward to the remake of Grey Gardens, starring Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange. What a fascinating story ... when I was little I really wanted to grow up to be an eccentric old lady ... now that I'm a bit older I think I'm well on my way! I'm planning to watch the original this weekend if I can find it at the library (most of their film collection is from the 70s so I expect they will have it!)

sparklers!

via divine rose's etsy shop

Now that my bangs are growing out for the summer (lest the humidity make them a frizzy poof) and at a REALLY AWKWARD length, I am wearing bobby pins daily. How much more fun would awkward bangs be with these sparklers?

Coco thinks you're fabulous

Received this fabulous postcard from my dahling friend Stephanie. The message was "Coco thinks you're fabulous" but really it just made me wish I was so fabulous as to be in Paris lounging about glamorously and sporting a big bow and big necklaces instead of the decidedly unglam jeans, t-shirt and ponytail look ...

sweet little things

Here are some sweet little things things of my mom's, and a few things of mine that I've been meaning to post (especially the Valentine, don't you just LOVE her hairband? ... 2 weeks late! oops!).

tape

via creaturecomforts

I am lusting for this tape from Design Within Reach. It has been a while since I've stumbled across something that I wanted so much! I have a slight obsession with office supplies, and even more so when they are pretty!

lacey

dress from le train bleu

I heart lace.

i heart hats

image by Rodney Smith via absolutely beautiful things

I wish I wore more hats.

Inauguration

World War I Poster

I just watched the inauguration, and I must say, it was wonderful (and I adored Aretha Franklin's hat!) The new president's speech was poignant and heartfelt and will certainly have an honored place in history. I am hopeful for the future. God bless America!
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Perspective

My church started this cool idea that I love, "My One Word is a simple exercise to help you start your year with vision. Instead of resolving not to do all the bad things you did last year, we want to see what we hope God will do in us, then sum it up with a single word."
Whatever your beliefs, this is a really great alternative to the ubiquitous diet and exercise plans plastered across every magazine cover out there. This year my word is Perspective. My life is a series of unknowns right now which is scary and disorienting for someone who likes to have everything under control. But I am trying to focus on beign positive and remembering that I have so much to be grateful for. One of my favorite sources of inspiration lately has been in CJane and NieNie. These women and their families are amazing. You should definitely go visit. Happy (belated) 2009.