Royal Wedding Countdown!

5 days until the big royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton!  I never really got into their engagement - but since the media has basically forced us to get pumped for this Friday's events... my DVR is set and I've found myself watching TV specials on this super cute couple's relationship! While I may flip through their ceremony over the weekend with a glass of wine, I know friends who have been planning on taking off work for months!  I also know people who are dressing up in 'royal attire' to watch the wedding... and setting their alarms for 4am to turn the TV on!  What will you do?  Are you obsessed with the Royal couple?  Or are you like me... you'll look at the pretty fashion and watch the highlights! :) 

Speaking of pretty fashion - I do have to say that Kate is just gorgeous!  Naturally beautiful and fashionable!  And... I am loving all of her fun hats and head pieces she wears!  One day when I go to Wales, I am going to make sure to get a similar hair piece to that cream one below! Love.

Happy Royal Wedding Countdown!!!

Friday's Fancies: {Easter Egg Colors}

This week I am doing another Friday's Fancies post - one of my favorite series by {av}!  This week I am inspired by bright Easter Egg Colors and j brand's fabulous colored cropped denim.  I have an outdoor bbq birthday party to attend on Saturday - so my outfit creation would be for that lovely event!  What's your favorite color denim??

polyvore created by {ashley gale}

The "It" List

Happy Friday ladies... I hope you all have a fabulous Easter weekend, whatever it brings to you.  "Hop" on over to these fab blogs for plenty of spring inspiration!

• strong sense of style gives color blocking a try... it's so fun and easy!  And really? What feels more properly spring than pink and green together?
• a spot of whimsy has some fabulous eye-candy from the movie Water for Elephants.  Please tell me you have read this book... if not, do it stat, the movie opens this weekend and it looks to be amazing! (find a spot of whimsy on twitter!)
• thought and musing wears a simple and elegant maxi skirt for some wine tasting... a perfect outfit for what looked to be the perfect day!
• good clean fun shares her favorite childhood cupcake recipe... angel food cake with strawberry frosting.  These look SO good and definitely what childhood memories are made of! (find good clean fun on twitter!)
• the capital barbie finds some fun accessories with bold angles... this bracelet stood out as a favorite for me.  Pop on over and see her other finds! (find the capital barbie on twitter!)
• good tots rounds up maternity poolside looks for summer, including this adorable peach polka dotted maternity swimsuit!
• rose a la mode sports this fun yellow and white striped dress and seriously has me craving more stripes. Is that possible? (find rose a la mode on twitter!)
• a spoonful of dish reminds me that flowers never disappoint in the inspiration department. Just looking at them I can feel that summer is closer!
• a little dash of ash will brighten your day with some good old fashion gorgeous guys.  Good looks never get old (sigh). (find a little dash of ash on twitter!)
• lady m says what we are all thinking lately: we can't get enough of Zara.  Check out the inspiration and some of their (very interesting) backstory over at her blog!
• meet virginia design is sure to put some spring pep in your step with this fun mix of bold colors and florals.  This outfit just screams sunshine! (find meet virginia design on twitter!)
• mama loves papa's daughter is quite the fashion prodigy!  Just look at these adorable items she (or her mama, either/or) picked out for herself! (find mama loves papa on twitter!)
• rebecca with an r proves that blazers never, ever get old... at least in my book!  I just love the simple sophistication of this look! (find rebecca with an r on twitter!)
• good life for less is color crushing on purple + blue + white for spring. It's such a simple color combo - check out her looks! (find good life for less on twitter!)

the it list is produced each week by jill of good life for less... click here for information on how you can be involved!

VW {Love} Bug

Growing up I always wanted a Volkswagen Beetle for my 16th birthday!  Specifically, a yellow lime green one from 1979!  Don't ask why - no one really knows where this came from...  but I think this idea generated about the same time that I wished I lived in the 60's and was a hippie and went to the original Woodstock and burned inscents and wanted peace sign everything!  Oh, my poor parents! :) Well... I never got the yellow bug from 1979, however, I still get just as excited if I see a vintage one driving around!  Come on, you can't say that these images below don't make you want one for yourself! :)  PS. Happy almost birthday to my friend Kristin - a VW Bug owner herself!! 

 

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Hello Gorgeous!

I would normally say Happy Hump Day!  However, considering what my post is about - I am not sure that is appropriate! ;)  Either way, Happy Wednesday!!  Say hello to some seriously sexy men....

George Clooney

Brad Pitt

Matthew McConaughey

(The Young) Paul Newman

Matthew Goode

Vino Vino!

Over the past few years I have become quite a fan of wine!  My love affair started when I lived in San Francisco and would frequent Napa and Sonoma on the weekends!  Heaven!  I'm not a "wine-o" or "wine snob" or anything like that, but I definitely know a good glass of wine when I come across one!  Actually, my entire family loves wine - that is why it was so natural to host my sister's bridal shower at a local wine bar and restaurant!  {Vino Vino} made this day so incredibly special for her and I have to say it was one of the most fun parties I have been to in a long time!  Definitely not your typical bridal shower - but sometimes it is really fun to be different (and get tipsy with your family)!  What is your favorite wine??

Thank you {Rachel} for taking such fabulous photos for us!!

Yellow Fever!

Ahh.. Yellow!  My third favorite color ever!  Doesn't yellow just make you so happy!?  It does for me - so what better day to post a little happiness than on a Monday!  Enjoy :)

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Fab 5 Friday: Week 5

Happy Friday!  This is probably my favorite fab five week because the things below are truly, truly my all time favorite things!  Ok, I think I say that every week! ;)  The pictures speak for themselves... but I do want to give a shout out to my bff's who I miss so very much!  Lots of love to my favorite ladies  across the country Zona, Ash Bash, Ms. Britt and Meags!  Daily life is just not the same without you -- but counting down to the summer when I know I will get to see you ALL! xxoo

♥ desk accessories

♥ the letter "a"

♥ gold jewels

♥ peanut butter pretzel bites

♥ bffs

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The "It" List

Happy Friday folks!  Take some time to enjoy these great blogs today!

• good tots is loving this sequined maternity top - so cute!  Check out this sparkly number is a fun maternity outfit!
• sweetie pie style is crushing on Sam Edelman shoes - check out all of her great outfit inspiration. I am loving these animal print wedges the best! (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
• a spot of whimsy brings us bold and brilliant photos of the tulip fields in Holland. If you have never seen these photos before you must check them out, and if you have - well it never hurts to see them again (and again!).  (find a spot of whimsy on twitter!)
• thought and musing has the perfect tourist outfit... a gorgeous maxi skirt, layers and a scarf!  Perfect for travel wear - and so chic!
• strong sense of style is loving the bohemian look of kimono style jackets for spring and summer.  Wow - these are just gorgeous!
• good clean fun always has my mouth watering... these lemon yogurt muffins are no exception! These would be perfect to serve for Easter brunch! (find good clean fun on twitter!)
• the capital barbie features graphic footwear. These black and gold wedges are GORGEOUS! Wow! (find capital barbie on twitter!)
• one hundred inspirations features this Kristen Cavallari outfit that has me craving boots and right before summer even!  
• a little dash of ash has me wanting a 'relaxation room' in my house - forget "man caves", "mom-caves" or "mud rooms".  I need a relaxation room! (find a little dash of ash on twitter!)
• rose a la mode has me swooning for this maxi dress, I absolutely love how she styled it.  So effortless and beautiful! (find rose a la mode on twitter!)
• mama loves papa looks dashing in this graphic sun dress. I love fun patterns for warmer temps and this dress doesn't disappoint. (find mama loves papa on twitter!)
• meet virginia design has tips and tricks on thrifting. I especially loved this post because I never seem to have much luck snagging the good deals! (find meet virginia design on twitter!)
• a spoonful of dish introduces us to the most gorgeous laptop bag - ever.  Totally agreed - my laptop would be very happy in this bag!
• good life for less has teamed up with JCPenney, stop by to create Easter inspired outfits using pieces from JCP for a chance to win a $50 gift card!  How fun! (find good life for less on twitter!)

the IT list is produced weekly by Jill of good life for less - click here for information on how you can be involved!

Twinkle, Twinkle!

Last week I said I was going to post wedding inspirations each week as a countdown to my sister's wedding (3 more weeks!) - however, since I am so far away from getting married, I thought it was kind of silly to put together an inspiration board.  My ideas will probably change a gazillon times and there were way too many images that I loved on my favorite wedding blogs!  However, no matter how many times my ideas change -- a few things will stay constant 1. a beautiful outdoor party with amazing table decor,  2. a small group of close family and friends (less than 100 for sure) and 3. thousands of twinkle lights!

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Blog Crawl: Decorate This Space

Today I am participating in Blog Crawl created by Jillian at {Cornflake Dreams.}  Each day a blog crawl participant shows off a home interior design inspiration!  Click {here} for the list of participants and links to their blog!  When I was in Chicago for Amanda's bachelorette party, Mom treated us to a day at the spa.  My absolute favorite thing about the spa (even over the 1.5 hour massage) was their relaxation room.  I could have lived in that room!  Actually, I kind of did.  At the end of the day I was MIA... but don't worry, Mom knew exactly where to find me!  I think one day I will have a relaxation room in my house... so here is my inspiration for a necessity in every busy woman's life!  

There isn't a lot to this room since the purpose is to relax!  But I will make sure that my relaxation room is full of thousands of comfy pillows, blankets and eye masks!  I will also have amazing scents and gorgeous dim lighting in the room.  The room will have sound proof walls and no windows.  Oh, and absolutely no internet connection!  Just cozy beds and light music!  Ok.  Pinch. Time to wake up from my dream....  Check back tomorrow for more inspiration at this lovely {blog}!

Happy Birthday Brittany!

Happy Birthday to my college best friend and one of the most amazing, courageous and beautiful ladies I know!  I hope you have a great time celebrating all of your travels and the rest of your birthday MONTH!  Can't wait to celebrate with you soon (I'm seeing a summer weekend trip to Baltimore in my near future)!  Lots of love...