I'm So Excited.

Thanksgiving is most definitely up there on my list of favorite holidays. When you think of Thanksgiving, what automatically fills up your mind? Most would say food- but for me this year, it's all about seeing my friends and especially my younger bro who bravely moved down to Daytona beach in the later days of August, I have missed more than anyone in the entire world! Heres to a happy Thanksgiving and tons, and TONS of hugs from your favorite people around. Xx

I Want Candy.

My new favorite artist? Will Cotton , naturally. As winter is approaching and snow is on it's way, I can only hope the the hills will look as delectable as in these paintings. I love how his work focuses solely on the wonder of sweets and the layer cake sculpture- the prettiest I've seen by far.

Will Cotton, MONUMENT, 2009, oil on linen.

Will Cotton, CANDY CLOUDS (HANNAH), 2008, oil on linen

Will Cotton, PASTORAL, 2009, oil on linen, 

Will Cotton, ALPINE RUIN, 2008, oil on linen,

Big Ups.

Today is a very busy day in my world! I think its more than appropriate and completely overdue to dedicate this post to my fabulous, gorgeous, and supportive readers. Sappy alert! Thanks for the comments and support- they fuel my posts so keep them a'coming. . Love you, guys and have a great week end! "You're better than chocolate," Made by girl , couldn't have said it better. Xx

Oh, Childhood.

Today, I realized how much I miss the days when I stood three feet tall and could get away with wearing frilly socks with patent mary janes. My favorite moments when I was a little girl consisted of pink tutu's, playing outside until the sun sank deep behind the hills, and who could forget, birthday parties at school. You know, the ones where your mom would slave all night over a batch of cupcakes for your second grade class and tone deaf seven year olds screaming (and I do mean screaming) happy birthday at the top of their little lungs. Yes, all of these memories suddenly came back to me and as I was preparing a batch of cupcakes (aren't they mouthwatering?) for our friend's daughter, Katie's birthday party at school, and I couldn't help but to get a tad nostalgic. What simple pleasures of childhood do you miss most?

Dots Lovely.

Although I am unsure of who took this picture or even how I luckily came across it, all I know now is that it's worthy for a spot in my "faves," folder on my desktop. I can't decide if I either want to be her, or... I want to be her. I think it's the first one. I love this lady's style and especially her eye maquillage. Oddly enough, I found this photo to be really great inspiration for home decor. Here are a few of my absolute fave ideas I found, inspired from this awesome vintage photo.

Amy Butler

Canadian House and Home

Bailey Doesn't Bark

Modern Chic Home 

Self Improvement.

Last night, something happened and choices had to be made that left me with an insatiable feeling that I just couldn't shake. While inflicting my bad mood on others, it only made things worse. Looking back a couple hours later, I decided that this is one major thing about myself that I need to work on. Other changes that I intend to make are as followed:

1. Putting my own happiness first. 

Usually I am all about trying to please other people that I push my own feelings aside- nine times out of ten I end up with watering eyes, or I take it out on the kitchen. So let's change that.

2. Learning to let go of the day. 

Sometimes I find myself awake at night with a dissatisfied feeling replaying events of a less than perfect day, wondering how things would have happened if I would have done one little insignificant thing different.  I need to remember that no matter what, what's done is done. Breathe, and know that tomorrow is plain cupcake, waiting to be frosted, and if I'm lucky, perhaps a superabundance of sprinkles.

My cat, Hershey. It goes without saying that we're working on our goals together. -xo

What are some imperfections about yourself that you'd like to work on?

Gift of the Day.

Here it is, yet another post honoring favorite headband line, ban.do ! The one thing that I love most about ban.do (aside from the eye catching, beyond beautiful, intricate, feminine, sparkly... you get the idea, headbands) is the different collections at various different price points. So everyone, students to heiresses, can share the love that is ban.do. Here are a couple of my favorite items from the "Heart by ban.do " collection. These pieces still have all the flair and excitement as the other collections, except for these beauties are all under $50 (great gift alert!). There are even some headpieces for you fashion forward brides (here ). And just incase I haven't said it enough... ban.do, ban.do, ban.do, ban.do.

Happy Monday!