go for the gold.

wear gold.

it's a lovely, futuristic and feminine thing to do.

the options are endless: 

i adore my gold toms.

am rarely seen without wearing my monogramed gold necklace.

still loving my gold watch. it never gets old. 

go for the gold nails. lovely. 

gold bangles are simply the perfect accesory with any outfit. 

or be daring and throw on a gold sequin top.

don't forget your face! gold makeup can be beautiful.

everyday is a gold day, so go for the gold!

my feet are decked out in gold today.
happy thursday. 

diet coke.

diet coke.

10 points for the new can.

love it. 

however, how do they expect me to give it up

when they tempt me with a new design?

my eyes are drawn to it, and next thing i know i'm opening

a can and guzzling it's goodness.

it's impossible to give up, isn't it?

please, help me. 

trick of the trade.

here's a little tip. a tip you are going to love.

it will change your life.

{or at least my makeup life was changed.}

you know how when you apply your mascara and it gets all over your eyelid?

all over the beautiful eyeshadow you just applied.

and now you are frustrated because you have to start all over again.

well go no further! i have your solution.

it's rather silly, but it works like a gem.

meet your best friend in this case:

yep, a plastic "mascara wand".

you know, the ones that are at sephora or mac counters for 

you to use, when trying their products?

well next time you're there, grab a few. 

now for the tip:

when your mascara gets all over the place,

wait for it to dry completely.

then simply rub this little wand back and forth over the mess up.

and ta-da, your eyeshadow remains perfect and the spot is gone!

it's that easy. and works perfectly.

i hope you enjoyed this little tip. 

love, me.

a husband.

this morning we laid in bed longer than usual.

the alarm clock went off, but obviously we weren't ready for monday.

last night was the first night we were able to sleep with our windows open. {finally}

fall has come. and i am loving every minute of it.

but what i'm really loving is precious time spent with lovebird.

there is nothing like having a husband;

someone you are with every second.

someone you adore. and someone who adores you back.

someone you can talk to about anything, anywhere and at anytime.

someone who enjoys homemade meals, sitting on the couch, and playing cards.

someone who is reliable, honorable, and lovable. 

someone who is loyal.

someone who understands every part of you, and loves you because of that.

someone who drives you crazy, and someone who you can annoy like crazy.

someone who is beyond generous, thoughtful and caring.

someone who is dashingly handsome.

someone who quiets your fears, rejoices at your happiness,
and holds you when you are sick.

and most of all someone who makes you so very happy.

that would be my husband, aka: lovebird.

i am one lucky girl, who is madly in love.

cheers to sleeping in, mondays and husbands. 

xoxo

low key

yup, because that's what we do on sundays. 

put on our sweats. 

do homework all day.

and watch father and the bride.

because i learned tonight, that lovebird had never seen it.

{i was shocked.}

hope your sunday was as relaxing as ours.

dreading another week- but it's coming whether i like it or not...

so here we go.

bring it on monday. 

finally fall

well friends, it's officially fall. 

say goodbye to summer. yahoo!
sit back and enjoy this lovely season.

{p.s. this chair is to die for. love it}

fall is much anticipated in this little soul of mine.

how could it not be?

soups, pumpkins, baked goods, candy galore, scarfs, the change of weather,

beautiful autumn leafs, leggings and tights, boots,  brick red lips, and holidays.

fall is a busy time:

school is in session, halloween crafts are in the process of being made,

my piano students are gearing up for their halloween challenge, 

the chore of changing my closet from summer clothes to fall clothes is slowly beginning, 

rehearsals for swan lake are taking place,
and my oven is getting it's fair share of use. 

fall is simply wonderful.

everyone is busy, active and motivated.

the weather is refreshing and forces you inside to cuddle, often.

the anticipation for the holidays brings excitement. 

and fall fashion is easiest and prettiest to wear. 

fall, fall, fall. 

let's say goodbye to summer

and welcome the oh-so-anticipated season of fall.

p.s. what are you doing on the first eve of fall? it is the weekend after all! 

favorite things

these are a few of my favorite things.

as of late, of course.

my obsessions, trends, and taste seem to change on a regular basis.

"it's-it" ice cream sandwiches.

they are to die for. a little piece of heaven on earth.

{ignore the ugly picture. i just walked in the door from rehearsal.}

this idea for our bedroom. i find it adorable.

salads. yep, you heard me right.

i know it is shocking coming from me, but i am currently obsessed with them.

best {our favorite} dressing? "o organic" blue cheese. yum.

my new jag jeans.

oh, so comfy. i could sleep in them.

check them out here.

a few more of my favorite things....

lovebird's scruff. (that'll never get old)

shoes with bows. super feminine.

npr. {as in national public radio.} currently addicted. 

the sun rising in the morning. it simple brings joy and hope.

talking to midge {my mom} every day. and making her laugh. 

a cup of ice water at my bed stand. 

my wedding ring. {i suppose that will always be a 'favorite thing'.}

and lovebird's current nicknames for me: far-quad and car-zi. don't ask. so random.