Saturday, September 3, 2011

truths for mature humans


1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.

2. Nothing sucks more than the moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.

4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.

5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?

6. Was learning cursive really necessary?

7. Map Quest needs to start their direction on #5. I think I can handle getting out of my neighborhood.

8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.

9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.

12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don't want to have to restart my collection . . . again.

13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit our of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page technical report that I swear I did not make any changes to.

14. "Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this - ever.

15. I have when I miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello?), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voice mail. What did you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?

16. I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.

17. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.

18. I think the freezer deserves a light as well.

19. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lite than Kay.

20. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

21. Sometimes, I'll watch a movie that I watched when I was younger and suddenly realize I had no idea what the hell was going on when I first saw it.

22. I would rather try to carry 10 overloaded plastic bags in each hand than take 2 trips to bring my groceries in.

23. The only time I look forward to a red light is when I'm trying to finish a text.

24. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.

25. How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear or understand a word they said?

26. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters!

27. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.

28. Is it just mer or do high school kids get dumber & dumber every year?

29. There's no worse feeling than that millisecond you're sure you are going to die after leaning your chair back a little too far.

30. As a driver I hate pedestrians, and as a pedestrian I hate drivers, but no matter what the mode of transportation, I always hate bicyclists.

31. Sometime's I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.

32. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey - but I'd bet my ass everyone can find and push the snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time!

{list by unknown}



true love




Celebrating 9 years with Paul today. Crazy to think it was that long ago we were juniors in high school. Even crazier that we've liked each other for this long, ha. And I've got us tickets to something we've never done before (something on that list of shit I always say I'm going to do, but never do) and it's going to be awesome. But I can't tell you. Nope. It's a surprise.

Stay tuned . . .

Friday, September 2, 2011

Interior Motives

How would you describe your humble abode?

Is it a crash pad? Could it be mistaken for a dorm room? Did your mom decorate it?? Have your kids (dog, gross roommate/boyfriend) taken it over?

If you said yes to any or all (god forbid) to these things, you need an interior intervention. Seriously! Let me ask you this: why not make your place somewhere you'd never want to leave? Somewhere you feel at your best? (You might be thinking, uh cheddar, or maybe you don't give a shit. But that's just because you don't know any better.)

Trust me, the way you feel when you are home could change your life, unless you really do just drunkenly pass out there.

And the first step doesn't cost a dime---> Figure out what you want to feel in a room. (Relaxed. Proactive. Creative. Inspired. Romantic. Warm.) You can evoke these feelings by bringing in certain colors (yea, that feng shui crap you've been hearing about) or by simply just making it your own. Here's some food for thought . . .


Why don't you . . .


Cover one wall with mismatching frames and artwork. Frame things that evoke some kind of positive emotion in you or make you think about someone/something. Inspire yourself every day.






















Layer rugs for a relaxed, bohemian vibe.
Maybe you'll decide to read or cook
(anything besides watching TV). And
why you're at it, throw some pillows on
the floor. Very go with the flow, very chill.
Extra bonus: these patterned rugs
hide blemishes well (aka Otis hair):









Paint your walls black and add spurts of color
throughout. This room makes me want to have
friends over, go out (even though it would be
nice to stay in it), get shit done. There's something
empowering about it, i think.







Get some sleep! Obviously, this bedroom is ridic, but you can take something from it. Incorporate soothing colors. I mean, how hard would it be to fall asleep in a red bedroom? Your wall color does make a difference. But your idea of rest might be different than mine. You might prefer a minimal, zen approach to your room in order to clear your head. Just figure out what soothes you and make it happen. (Word to the wise, take out your TV and desk. Anything that stimulates your mind or reminds you of work, will not help you with you Zzzz's.


















You have 3-day weekend ahead of you, just give it some thought.

Street Cred:

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Ensemble

::Blazer + Maxi + Pearls + Wedges::

INSPIRATION






to rock or not to rock?


I wish I was cool enough to rock an arm tattoo like this . . .


But I am also digging her stacked jewelry & watch. THAT, I will rock.

I'm inspired . . .
street cred

Wish List Item:

This Henry Rose Gold watch
MARC BY MARC JACOBS
Buy it here - $225

Sunday, August 28, 2011

branching out

I took my coffee to go this morning to assess the damage
done by Hurricane Irene and was quite pleased when I realized
I could make something out of this shitty situation, using . . .

drum roll . . .



Fallen branches!

(There's a slight chance Paul will call off this wedding
after seeing me come in with an armful of these this AM)

But I'm hoping I (redeemed myself) will convince you to go
outside right now, east coasters, and grab your neighbor's branch
(funny funny, ha ha).


Branch Project No. 1:

A Jewelry Hanger



Here's what I used:



1. the branch, duh
2. small metal cable wire
3. pliers (sure makes it easier)
4. nails
5. hammer









Here's what you do:

Step 1: Cut the wire, so it is long enough to attach to both ends of the branch, while leaving enough slack to hang like a picture frame.

Step 2: With the help of pliers (and/or someone much stronger than you), make a knot at each end of the branch.



Step 3: hammer nails (about an inch apart from one another) in a row down the branch.

Step 4: Hang it up!








Tada!


I hung this project right next to the framed jewelry holders made for me by my friend Butch for my 21st birthday. (In case you were wondering, he screwed little knobs into the frame to hold my necklaces and bracelets. Pretty awesome!)


Other ideas for your branches:

Hang up a curtain to hide the crap in your hallway leading to NOWHERE,
but use the branch in place of a curtain rod. You see?








Note: We were lazy and just wedged the branch in between the walls (but I would have preferred to screw hooks in the ceiling and suspend the branch in the air using clear fishing wire. But that's just me.)



























Use the branch as pure decoration (don't judge me)



I must admit, I've had the branch you see in the corner of the room. However, I did just decide to string it with Christmas lights. And wow, what a world of a difference. hehe.
























And there you have it!