my thoughts exactly.

sometimes i feel the same way

when telling someone about glee.

usually, i end up saying, "just watch it. you'll like it."

from now on, i'll just send them this video.

in living color.

i've never been the kind to do the whole

crazy colored tights and shoes combo

but this coach ad is super inspiring.

i might just have to try that ridiculousness on for size.

remember...i said MIGHT.

not-so-lazy susan.

'member susan?

in case you need a reminder, i've obsessed

about her here, here, here, here AND here.

so m'girl has been crankin' out

some seriously genius stuff lately.

and, lucky me, i've been the beneficiary of said crankin' out.

exhibit a: amazing bunting pillow.

'tis true, everybody needs a susan of their very own.

sorry friends, this one's taken.

oh ira.

this is a great bit about the creative process.

here's to years of sucking on the pathway to

being ridiculously awesome.

{good share, susan!}

what're your fall shows?

i'm having a hard time getting into any of the fall shows.

okay, to be TOTALLY honest, there isn't a single

show i'm watching. all that might have changed with this little gem.

wait, do the hills and the city count? i watch those.

what? quit judging me.

no seriously. what are your top 3 tivo-worthy fall shows?

weekend recap.

most weekends remind me how

ridiculously fabulous and full my life is.

this weekend was no different.

{who says pumpkin patches are just for kids?! not me!}

friday was all about miss tory.

you'd be surprised how much fun can be had

at dinner, a pumpkin patch and craftin' into the wee

hours of the morn.

{i snagged this pic from aubrey's blog. shhhh, don't tell!}

saturday took me to san diego

for an ingrid michaelson concert.

highlights included the ipod game with aubrey and tory

AND the most adorable duet EVER!

what did you do this weekend?

awesomeness.

snagged this lovely little print

from the small object this week.

seriously...i'm obsessed.

anyway, it's my new mantra.

everyday deserves to be awesome.

sometimes i just need a little reminder.

{spotted on you are my fave}

t-t-t-tory!

this week has been a bevy of birthdays!

last up, but certainly not least, this week is miss tory lawyer.

tory is pretty much a perpetual ray of sunshine.

she's my bakin' and craftin' buddy.

AND homegirl's got style.

we've laughed together, we've cried together,

we've watched the hills/the city together

and we've fished together.

happy birthday, tory!

here's to another year of adventure!

huzzah!

strawberry shortbread squares.

betty crocker i am not.

but ree, joy and deb have taught me

a thing or two about cooking in the past few months.

this week's lesson: don't be afraid to fail and you probably won't.

exhibit a. strawberry shortbread squares.

the facts are these:

4 lbs of strawberries on the cusp of moldy unuseableness.

strawberry pie? yes, please.

problem: no shortening for a pie crust, no pie tin.

dee da dee dee! enter SHORTBREAD!

i felt like a bonafide baker just flyin' by the seat of my pants.

sure, the shortbread was too thick and the strawberry

pie filling looked slightly unappetizing.

BUT...

the shortcake squares were loved by all who partook.

sweet sweet success.

dear adele.

i'm sorry it took me so long to become a fan.

i'm happy to report that i am now completely obsessed.

your voice is like buttah and your personality

is simply adorable.

can we please be friends?

peanutty deliciousness.

happy birthday to my:

always sassin'

english majorin'

super stylin'

street talkin'

keepin' me laughin'

bestest bestie in the whole wide world!

miss you, peanut. come visit me.

all these things shall give thee experience.

{spotted on brown button}

my pops is tops!

this here's me dad.

not only is he a BIRTHDAY BOY today,

but he's also...

hysterically and ridiculously funny

an incredible singer

THE biggest pittsburgh steelers fan ever ever EVER

a magician at the bbq

a fabulous example of hard work and sacrifice

loved by all who know him...'specially me!

happy birthday, popsicle!

p.s. this is what you're getting for your birthday. hope you like it!

the future's so bright.

i'm back from big bear and lovin' life!

the trip was ridiculously fun and just what i needed!

photo montage to come...prepare yourself.

in the meantime, how gorgeous is this room?

the colors...OH, the colors! i NEED that yellow chair.

and i might have to take a fabric marker to my curtains.

yes, i just might.

{via}

we made it!

i don't know about you but my week was ROUGH!

there was a day or two that i didn't think

i could make it another second.

phew! glad THAT'S over!

i'm headed to big bear this weekend!

i'm looking forward to relaxing

with some super fun friends.

what're you up to this weekend?

here's the scoop.

yesterday was rough.

so i went to williams-sonoma and bought this

cookie scoop to make these and these.

i feel much better today.

girls in white dresses.

did you know j. crew has a line of wedding dresses?

yeah, me neither. but i kinda love 'em!

these are two of my faves.

i like the sleek, tiered look of the first but i also

love love LOVE the idea of a full skirt...with POCKETS!

too perfect!

and no, i'm not shopping for wedding dresses.

don't be ridiculous.

willpower.

Oh, The Temptation from Steve V on Vimeo.

i'll spare you the lecture on my generation's

ridiculous obsession with instant gratification and just say:

the best life lessons are taught with marshmallows.

goodbye summer, hello deliciousness.

happy first day of fall!

i must admit, is does seem a bit ridiculous to celebrate

the changing of the seasons while living in southern california.

the seasons don't really change here.

most people are excited about

the weather, the clothes and the outdoor activities.

me, i'm excited about the food.

the chili, the hot cocoa, the cinnamon

and nutmeg flavored delights.

yes yes, happy fall indeed.

{image}

daycation + john legend = perfection!

this weekend, some lady friends and i took it

inland for a ladies "daycation" in temecula.

we went wine tasting.

well, THEY tasted wine while i watched

all the brides-to-be get snockered.

good times.

we saw john legend in concert.

um, yes...i really was that close. it was amazing.

jl's ridiculously hot.

holla holla holla!