a day of love.

happy valentine's day. 

i love him because:

1. he is my best friend. 

there's no one i'd rather share life's adventures with, than him. 

2. he is completely selfless, loyal and honest.

3. he's patient above measure.  

4. jealousy doesn't exist in his world; he's confident in who he is.

5. he's loves with the upmost sincerity.

6. he tells me i am beautiful. often. 

7. his testimony is solid, important to him and a part of his every day life.

8. he laughs often whether with me or at me.

his laugh is contagious and always lifts my spirits. 

9. he loves gelato, speaks another language, wears socks to bed,

tends to spoil me rotten, is a hard working student, lover of the stock market,

wears bowties, could live off vegetables, sings in the shower {heart melter, i tell you},

is a proud dog parent, drinks tea daily and is my number one fan at the ballet.

10. he is a dreamer, a go-getter and has high expectations.

he wants the most out of life, marriage, love and the future.

what more can i ask for?

i am totally smitten, completely in love and extremely lucky.

i am hoping you all have a lovely valentine's day.

hugs, kisses, roses, romantic dinner dates, cuddles, hearts, dessert...

i hope it's full of all those things and more. 

today is a day for love-

so, share your heart with someone-

but, also let yourself surrender to being loved by someone.

they are both equally important. 

as a side note, 

here are a few things i am totally loving today:

this love story- it will melt your heart.  

the things i wrote in last year's valentine's post. 

this andy warhol piece of art. 

need a yummy sugar cookie recipe? click here.

wanting this comfy top; love the big heart. 

xoxo

swimsuits to leotards.

{photo credit: milano photography}

summer is officially over. for me, at least.

ballet begins today.

i'm sad to bid farewell to summer,

but am happy to say hello to dance {and working out}.

this picture is from the yosemite shoot a few weeks ago-

lovebird finds great joy in making fun of that mole of mine.

i on the other hand, find great joy in these recent cravings:

can i please hang you on my wall?

the olympics may now be over, but i still want you.

i'm squeezing this simple recipe in before summer is over. 

my trip to montana has me craving indian patterns. these especially. 

while we are on that topic, i adore this sweater too. 

i wouldn't mind you in my living room. 

this is a back to school must. right?

happy monday. 

life in links.

 i thought i'd fill you in on my life via links:

have you heard the big news? exciting, if you ask me.
so happy i splurged on these clearance mugs at anthro. 

we went here yesterday. oh, how lovely it was.

these, are my newest addiction. 

i'm just going to have to make all three of these .

if only i could have brought this place home from italy. 

please tell me you've heard of this.
have you entered this giveaway? trust me, you'll want to.  

your turn:

leave me a link below.