this weekend

so it's back to packin, but this time i'm more happy about it :) 

i'll be packing up a storm this weekend so i can high tail it out of here on monday to see alyssa & her new baby girl. i've been stocking up on plane reading material.

then jordan will be doing the heavy lifting while i'm away in WA. thanks jray. 

here's a few things for your friday

+ super cool project called dear photograph

+ seriously funny ad campaign for kmart

+ changing the way we see ourselves. real beauty by dove

everyday an adventure

the days are just melting away. haven't had much time to blog all the things I want to, but here are a few things I wanted to share:

+ too true, how I feel when I drive by my old high school 

+ cool image of 24 hours in internet

+ five minute gift idea (easter version, but could be for anything)

+ really cool musical time waster

p.s. what is everyone planning on doing with out reader??

another week flying by

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finally coming up for air. getting back into the swing of things and all that. here's a few interesting things i found on the web while catching up this week :)

+vintage pin-up cats?

+drive thru prank

+things you didn't know about cinderella 
+really cute handbags

laugh.cry.think

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+regina george's laptop

+a year in new york

+drops of awesome

a few things that made me laugh, made me cry, & made me think this week.
happy weekend

two for you glen coco

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yay for the weekend. just a few fun things i wanted to share!

 +ditto what nie said here

+i was totally obsessed with the beginning of skyfall so i loved this 007 montage

+killer christmasy wedding shoot

+winter wonderland

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!

brrrrr

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+im on baord with anything miniature but these minis are extra incredible.
+incredible stop motion by PES i saw on design mom
+pants (1 & 2) or not to pants (while i'm not planning to wear pants on sunday I echo meg's thoughts and i support anyone who plans to)
+the downside to this hilarious vid is that now that terrible song is stuck in my head
+have to start thinking about tipping (thanks for the reminder bb) considering taking a note from one of my heros and making a lot of cookies :) yes?!

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JFK>SAN

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i do love you nyc, but we need a break. leaving for ca and i can't wait! forecast is 70 degrees. JOY TO THE WORLD!

+ the truth about holiday gift guides
+ push button (this video is so funny!)
+why is it that socks feel fine until you get them inside boots and all of the sudden they are intensely itchy?!! someone tell me why!
+ where can i get a cute laptop case, for a deal? thinking about forking out for this one

k thats all. adios!

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gone adventuring

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been barely keeping my head above water so there's lots to catch up on, but in the meantime>> HAPPY WEEKEND

+you are full on kidding me with this shoot
+another vote for winter white
+private pin boards... FINALLY
+favorites joining up disney+barney's and top shop + nordstrom
+she does it again, how pretty are those shots.
+giving
+checking in on this... next week

soup, sweaters, & cider

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+10 best fictional boyfriends. hilarious 

+caramel apple grilled cheese YES please

+ you bet i made a pinterest board to express my love of fall leaves
+LV 2013 spring and summer, just love these shoots
+everyone is talking about this I know, but I can't contain the joy about this heavenly opening

i noticed when i was at a friend's house last week, something marvelous hanging on her wall....

 an autumn to do list:

walk through the park everyday i can until all the leaves are gone

eat apple cider donuts
make some kind of donuts

soup, soup, and more soup

drive to blue hill cafe

go apple picking

make/eat dinner in a pumpkin

just plain apple cider

pumpkin scones from alice's
practical magic with halloween crafting
...

im sure the list will keep growing

happy fall friday!

starry eyed surprise

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+who's with me on this? momastery takes blows my mind with every post.
+oh target you get me every time. (found here)
+going to see this chick flick tonight. love girls night out

that's all. happy weekend!

what's stopping you

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I got lazy on friday, but here's what I wanted to say:

the changing of the seasons always gives me a burst of energy. things start to get chilly and it's like the wind carries a fiery current. something about the fall (+nyc) makes me feel like something big is waiting around the corner. it feels me with a buzz to do work and make things happen. so I'm forgetting excuses and expanding my mind these days. stretching the possibilities and seeking out fresh perspective. here's some inspiration: 

+forget the rules. winter white duh!

+so well said. a religious artist's perspective on the human form and nudity. read this! (found here)

+shay bought her tickets and she's coming to visit in november. working up the courage to do this together.
+tonight is the first session of my class at nyu. can't wait!

here's to a weekend week of making it happen.

love a good twirl

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+how cool are these glass shells

+target is doing limited edition warhol inspired soup cans

+whoops

+need an excuse for girls night

+should I switch back to verizon for this. not sure

+too... too true

happy friday!

dont go summer

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I love fall I do, its my favorite, but I always feel guilty getting anxious for her to come because it feels like Im pushing summer away. slow, sunny, sweet summer. just a few more weeks of sandals and she's gone. here are a few happy things to distract from the end of summer blues.

+ can't get over this beautiful fabric line by sarah jane: out to sea

+ finally, took em long enough!

+ giggle and blush every time

+ made these cookie butter cookies last weekend. one word: success
+ tomorrow is the color run and im pretty excited although, more unsure they ever how I'm going to finish the half marathon I signed up for. help!

pack it up, pack in it

there's been a lot of packing in my life lately. so I thought I'd share some of the packing and travel trips I've found/figured out.

+suitcase placement

+how to bundle clothing. rolling is also a huge space saver!
+a microbead travel pillow & sleep mask are a must. don't know what it took so long for me to figure out travel pillows... they make such a big difference on a flight.
+over the ear headphones are SO much more comfortable and you don't have to max the volume to hear.
+hydration, hydration, hydration!

and

some travel rules I liked straight from GOOP

1. The Travel Drawer: Before you go anywhere, start a travel drawer that includes: a passport, coin purse, travel adapters, sunglasses, phrase books, maps, guides and swimsuits. You can take this a step further by creating The Travel Beauty Drawer.

2. Roll Your Clothing: I acquired this tip from a flight attendant - they always have the smallest bags. Tightly roll casual trousers, t -shirts and shorts - this also minimizes wrinkling. (Naturally, we don’t advise this for evening wear or designer dress suits.)

3. The Suitcase: While overstuffing your suitcase can damage your clothing, lots of empty space can also cause creasing. Fill up empty spaces with white tissue paper and place a towel over the top.

4. Security Savvy: Always remember to have two identity luggage tags on your case, including one on the inside, in case the outside label gets ripped off.

5. Tissue paper and more tissue paper! I buy reams of tissue paper for placing between shirts and knitwear; it really is the best way to keep clothes in shape. Plus it feels like you have been shopping a fabulous boutique when you’re unpacking at the other end!

6. The Travel Pouch: A shameless plug. Those leather passport and boarding pass holders are such a waste of time, as you’re forever having to take everything out anyway. In my travel pouch I keep my smart phone, passport, boarding pass, money, sunglasses and a good book.
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p.s. happy weekend

catch-up game

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I'm flying solo this weekend {which calls for distractions} here's a little list of the things I'll be playing catch-up with.

+a good list of reads. my, myself and I poolside

+lots and lots of photography

+trying to make some of this

+watching what I've missed of the olympics

+ trying to stay motivated. took too much time off

happy weekend!

up and away

j & I are off to california today. I'm filled with gratitude for time with family/friends, blue skies, and salty air. I'm looking forward to being home, outings with tate and lex, meeting new clients, celebrating jray's bday, sending my nephew off on his mission, having family night at the beach with old friends, a few days in the mountains for a family reunion, and maybe some disney squished in there somehow :) 

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on a gratitude note here's a few things that remind me to stay positive, kind, and grateful:

{even though it's friday the 13th... eeek}

+real life love actually
+on being an aunt

+don't get caught up in the thick of thin things. do good
+flight, fight, or right

a little bit of fabulousness

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here's a few fab things to get you started:

+handsome mans club. long clip, but pretty funny

+ever dropped a new compact on the ground? then you might find this handy

+ honest toddler's hilarious comments on instagram

+just finished this documentary on netflix, way good. best if just prior to watching you've picked up a large box of treats from your nearest patisserie
+serious need some of these
+should I or shouldn't I with my old pair of white skinnies?
+obsessed with this london series. have I mentioned I miss it?

{happy friday}

big plans

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I've got big plans for you weekend! 

+listening to this & this

+continuously laughing about this & this

+another round of of this

+tickets to this

+another 5 miles to down. earning these

+doing an excessive amount of this (minus the pup)

+making a few batches of these

+sunday night will call for some of this. sometimes for a second I wish they would get together.

+ and capturing everything of course

ok that's all. thx

good to see you too

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phew, you could not come soon enough you weekend, you. 

on the agenda:

+movie night

+the making of these

+an afternoon at eataly

+tacos. happy cinco de mayo!

+columbia film festival

+polishing off this

+maybe a little training

+a sunny sunday

aw. weekend here I come.

happy friday!