And I will not settle for anything less.
Even if it means the greatest love affair of my life is between myself and a pair of Valentino's.
Friday, August 31, 2012
No mediocrity allowed
And I will not settle for anything less.
Even if it means the greatest love affair of my life is between myself and a pair of Valentino's.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Fall Scents
I know it's still August, but, college football starts today and I think we can all agree that is the unofficial start of fall. Even if it's still 102 out. I am going to make it fall dang it!
There is probably nothing I love more than the smell of fall.
If you've ever been to my house you know I'm a candle whore. I love burning candles and certainly cycle through seasonal scents, but my absolute favorite, which I burn all year is Ember from Pier 1. It smells homey and warm--perfect for fall.
Last night I busted out the pumpkin spiced cake candles too. I mean, if we're going to do it, we're going all out.
I also adore "fall" smelling perfumes although I think I tend to wear those all year too. Perhaps it's because the deeper perfumes always remind me of Hollywood bombshells and let's be honest, this little redhead would sell her right arm to be bombshell sexy--so, perfume it is! ha!
Trish #9 or Sexy 9 are my all time go to scents and I loooooove them. I've broken more bottles of 9 in the past few months than I care to admit and my Nordstrom card has had to bear the brunt of that, but still!
But my current fave is the new Burberry Body.
OMG. Cousin and I got samples when we spent my life savings on Bond Street and we smelled so damn good that we went back the next day and bought the full sized bottles. Seriously, we were sitting at a play and kept leaning over to smell each other. Is that creepy? We're kind of creepy. Oops.
So, there you have it. My favorite fall smells. All I need is to start making some wassail and it will be a fall festival up in here! (but my saucepan is missing, le sigh)
What are your favorites??
(images via Pier 1 and Nordstrom)
There is probably nothing I love more than the smell of fall.
If you've ever been to my house you know I'm a candle whore. I love burning candles and certainly cycle through seasonal scents, but my absolute favorite, which I burn all year is Ember from Pier 1. It smells homey and warm--perfect for fall.
Last night I busted out the pumpkin spiced cake candles too. I mean, if we're going to do it, we're going all out.
I also adore "fall" smelling perfumes although I think I tend to wear those all year too. Perhaps it's because the deeper perfumes always remind me of Hollywood bombshells and let's be honest, this little redhead would sell her right arm to be bombshell sexy--so, perfume it is! ha!
Trish #9 or Sexy 9 are my all time go to scents and I loooooove them. I've broken more bottles of 9 in the past few months than I care to admit and my Nordstrom card has had to bear the brunt of that, but still!
But my current fave is the new Burberry Body.
OMG. Cousin and I got samples when we spent my life savings on Bond Street and we smelled so damn good that we went back the next day and bought the full sized bottles. Seriously, we were sitting at a play and kept leaning over to smell each other. Is that creepy? We're kind of creepy. Oops.
So, there you have it. My favorite fall smells. All I need is to start making some wassail and it will be a fall festival up in here! (but my saucepan is missing, le sigh)
What are your favorites??
(images via Pier 1 and Nordstrom)
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Obsessed
Y'all.
I cannot stop listening to the Once Musical soundtrack. Like, it's all repeat, all the time and I have approximately 17,000 Pandora stations for it.
I don't know if it's my inherent love of folk music, my obsession with all things Ireland (takes place in Dublin), or the fact that when I saw it things changed in my life forever (no, not ready to talk about it, but, a few of you know the significance of That Night) (not trying to be cryptic or exclusive, it's just something I am not ready to really get into--soon!), or that the lyrics just speak to me right now, but, I'm wholly and utterly obsessed.
It might be my most favorite thing in life right now and I'd give my right and left arm to see it again--it really was that good. (also, to which I say, suck it 2011-2012 Queen's Theatre cast) (one day I'll stop being so bitter, but, we aren't there yet) (I'm full of weird "inside" things today, again, sorry)
Good news is, I'm going to NYC for my birthday (again, HA!) and it's touring next summer, so, I will happily follow it around the country like a creeptastic little groupie.
Who knows, maybe by then I will have my life together and it won't be such an emotional show for me, and I'll go back to being heartbroken over Les Mis. We can only hope!
But, seriously y'all, download the cast album, it is beautiful and if you have occasion to be in NYC go see it FOR THE LOVE OF DIET COKE GO SEE IT!!
I cannot stop listening to the Once Musical soundtrack. Like, it's all repeat, all the time and I have approximately 17,000 Pandora stations for it.
I don't know if it's my inherent love of folk music, my obsession with all things Ireland (takes place in Dublin), or the fact that when I saw it things changed in my life forever (no, not ready to talk about it, but, a few of you know the significance of That Night) (not trying to be cryptic or exclusive, it's just something I am not ready to really get into--soon!), or that the lyrics just speak to me right now, but, I'm wholly and utterly obsessed.
It might be my most favorite thing in life right now and I'd give my right and left arm to see it again--it really was that good. (also, to which I say, suck it 2011-2012 Queen's Theatre cast) (one day I'll stop being so bitter, but, we aren't there yet) (I'm full of weird "inside" things today, again, sorry)
Good news is, I'm going to NYC for my birthday (again, HA!) and it's touring next summer, so, I will happily follow it around the country like a creeptastic little groupie.
Who knows, maybe by then I will have my life together and it won't be such an emotional show for me, and I'll go back to being heartbroken over Les Mis. We can only hope!
But, seriously y'all, download the cast album, it is beautiful and if you have occasion to be in NYC go see it FOR THE LOVE OF DIET COKE GO SEE IT!!
Monday, August 27, 2012
Guess I better not do any lunges!
Two 'Friends' quotes in one week--you're welcome.
You know the episode Where No One Is Ready and Chandler hides Joey's underwear so Joey wears everything he owns? "Hey, opposite--is opposite!"
My DVDs go missing, I buy a TV bigger than me. Exhibit A.
Then, I buy Wolverine on BluRay.
And let me just say, 64 inches of Hugh Jackman in high def? Never hurt anyone.
Related, I'm a very mature grown up. I know, I know.
I'd feel a bit more douchey about the whole situation if I wasn't enamored with my Netflix app and staying up late watching Strictly Ballroom on instant stream and then approximately 45 episodes of Psych. (but I still do feel semi douchey, don't worry)
Now, who wants to come over for movie night?!
(lunges image from here)
Unrelated, Snooki is a mom? WTF is the world coming to y'all?
You know the episode Where No One Is Ready and Chandler hides Joey's underwear so Joey wears everything he owns? "Hey, opposite--is opposite!"
My DVDs go missing, I buy a TV bigger than me. Exhibit A.
Then, I buy Wolverine on BluRay.
And let me just say, 64 inches of Hugh Jackman in high def? Never hurt anyone.
Related, I'm a very mature grown up. I know, I know.
I'd feel a bit more douchey about the whole situation if I wasn't enamored with my Netflix app and staying up late watching Strictly Ballroom on instant stream and then approximately 45 episodes of Psych. (but I still do feel semi douchey, don't worry)
Now, who wants to come over for movie night?!
(lunges image from here)
Unrelated, Snooki is a mom? WTF is the world coming to y'all?
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Crazy Cat Lady
There is a fine line between cute single girl and crazy cat lady (ahem, TPG--"I want it to say 'votes Democrat and listens to the Beastie Boys!'"), and I've worked really hard to not fall into the crazy cat lady territory of my house, which I promise I will show you soon--I just am in dire need of a dining table at the moment and because I am crazy type A, I cannot show you anything without it all being complete. Face. Palm.
ANYWAYS.
I'm now Crazy When I Convince Hugh To Marry Me Lady, aka, Let's Plan My Make Believe Wedding To A Celebrity, shall we? (y'all, I'm sorry, I don't have a lot going on unless you just want to me talk about how I laugh so hard I cry whenever I log onto Kate Middleton For The Win or Text From Dog. I mean, this is my life. I'd be depressed myself if it wasn't so comically sad)
Cearly, I'll wear this.
Or, this.
Ok, or this one.
I will carry these...
He will look like this...
I will walk down the aisle to the Brigadoon soundtrack (skip to 6:12)
There will be tartan of course, as my mama's family is a bunch of highland Scots.
I actually hate our family tartan, but, whatcha gon' do? (image from here)
We'll sing A Heart Full of Love of course. And I'm kind of hoping he can invite the entire past, present, future cast of Les Mis including the movie cast and the stage cast, for obvious (Colm Wilkinson, natch) and not so obvious reasons ("what kind of regatta starts at night?! The fake kind!") (oh goodness. I love my Ren).
Now, how to make this happen....
Oh, and Jeremy Kyle will be my ministainer. DUH.
Don't worry, I'm aware I'm mentally unstable. I'm looking into treatment ;)
ANYWAYS.
I'm now Crazy When I Convince Hugh To Marry Me Lady, aka, Let's Plan My Make Believe Wedding To A Celebrity, shall we? (y'all, I'm sorry, I don't have a lot going on unless you just want to me talk about how I laugh so hard I cry whenever I log onto Kate Middleton For The Win or Text From Dog. I mean, this is my life. I'd be depressed myself if it wasn't so comically sad)
Cearly, I'll wear this.
Or, this.
Ok, or this one.
I will carry these...
He will look like this...
I will walk down the aisle to the Brigadoon soundtrack (skip to 6:12)
There will be tartan of course, as my mama's family is a bunch of highland Scots.
We'll sing A Heart Full of Love of course. And I'm kind of hoping he can invite the entire past, present, future cast of Les Mis including the movie cast and the stage cast, for obvious (Colm Wilkinson, natch) and not so obvious reasons ("what kind of regatta starts at night?! The fake kind!") (oh goodness. I love my Ren).
Now, how to make this happen....
Oh, and Jeremy Kyle will be my ministainer. DUH.
Don't worry, I'm aware I'm mentally unstable. I'm looking into treatment ;)
Monday, August 20, 2012
But, it's laminated!
(I think we all understand the 'Friends' reference, yes? If you don't, please go ahead and Google it, don't worry, I'll wait.......Did you Google? Are you laughing? Welcome back.)
Anywhoodle, because I am an overgrown child, and well, my Hugh Jackman DVDs have gone missing, I figured we could be totally irreverent and discuss our "five".
(let's be honest, this is the big issue)
Obviously, Hugh is number 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5, but, in the off chance that I run into someone else at Central Perk, I figured I best keep my options open.
Honestly, how am I supposed to pick Five? I mean REALLY? (yes, I realize this is the dumbest post ever and I don't even care--judge all you want)
My first love, my honest to goodness first love is Johnny Depp. 21 Jump Street, Gilbert Grape, all that. I have loved him forever. Seriously. I know he's not everyone's cup of tea, but, he is in fact mine.
And, he's newly single, so, I mean, clearly I should move to the south of France and stalk him. Or something less creepy....
Anyways.
Hugh. Johnny.
Next up, Colin Firth. OBVIOUSLY COLIN. Mr. Darcy, King George/Bertie--who doesn't love this man? I want to marry him--we all do.
Keeping with the UK theme, need I say more:
Craig, Daniel Craig.
Which brings us to the fifth. Obviously, it's Patrick Wilson. I know, I know, y'all thought it's be Gerard Butler, and let's call him an alternate, but, I like a man who can sing and dance, and we all know Mr. Wilson can do that--he's the American Hugh Jackman after all.
And he married his college sweetheart, so, he's a giant romantic. GAH.
Oh, and, just because, they're so pretty.....
Simon. A surfer boy from Down Under. Clearly.
And our Scot. Of course.
So, uh, I have a type, eh? As Sarah says "Americans need not apply!", bahahaha.
Who's in your Five?
Anywhoodle, because I am an overgrown child, and well, my Hugh Jackman DVDs have gone missing, I figured we could be totally irreverent and discuss our "five".
(let's be honest, this is the big issue)
Obviously, Hugh is number 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5, but, in the off chance that I run into someone else at Central Perk, I figured I best keep my options open.
Honestly, how am I supposed to pick Five? I mean REALLY? (yes, I realize this is the dumbest post ever and I don't even care--judge all you want)
My first love, my honest to goodness first love is Johnny Depp. 21 Jump Street, Gilbert Grape, all that. I have loved him forever. Seriously. I know he's not everyone's cup of tea, but, he is in fact mine.
And, he's newly single, so, I mean, clearly I should move to the south of France and stalk him. Or something less creepy....
Hugh. Johnny.
Next up, Colin Firth. OBVIOUSLY COLIN. Mr. Darcy, King George/Bertie--who doesn't love this man? I want to marry him--we all do.
Keeping with the UK theme, need I say more:
Which brings us to the fifth. Obviously, it's Patrick Wilson. I know, I know, y'all thought it's be Gerard Butler, and let's call him an alternate, but, I like a man who can sing and dance, and we all know Mr. Wilson can do that--he's the American Hugh Jackman after all.
And he married his college sweetheart, so, he's a giant romantic. GAH.
Oh, and, just because, they're so pretty.....
Simon. A surfer boy from Down Under. Clearly.
And our Scot. Of course.
So, uh, I have a type, eh? As Sarah says "Americans need not apply!", bahahaha.
Who's in your Five?
Thursday, August 16, 2012
London Baby 2012
As I predicted, my trip to London was a bit emotional.
Looking back, there are things I wish I'd done differently, and things I wish I hadn't done at all. But, I can't change the past and at the end of the day (you're right, let's quote Les Mis), it was a learning experience and although I wish I didn't have to go through it, I am stronger, braver and wiser than I was before and that can never be taken away from me.
I arrived in London bright eyed on a Friday and spent the day running around until my cousin arrived from school. She and I spent the afternoon wandering around Mayfair, Green Park and St. James Park before having a late dinner at Nobu.
Lovely St. James park!
Outfit for Nobu--obsessed with the sparkle.
Me and the cous. Isn't she a doll?! (no idea wtf my hair is doing)
As expected, we stayed out WAY TOO LATE our first night and spent Saturday morning recovering on Bond Street where we made friends with the lovely sales people and my cousin enabled me into some purchases.
We also went to The V&A where we saw one of the pieces she did her thesis on! She was so cute about it.
We then went to see a friend of mine in "The Fix" down in Southwark and it was amazing. It was a really small theatre so we were up close and personal with the cast. Seeing him onstage again was really spectacular and Molly and I had a great time. Oh! And it is am American play so mostly we just laughed hysterically at his American accent. Y'all, it was hilarious.
Molly is studying at Cambridge so I jetted up to see her and got to walk around HERE all day!
King's College
Inside the chapel at King's--gorgeous!!
Then we went out to dinner and drinks with her boyfriend, who is, of course, a Brit and we may have gotten kicked out of a bar. Or two. It. Was. Awesome.
(sidenote to say I adore her boyfriend and seriously hope they get married because he's just about the sweetest thing and was SO NICE to me when I was having a total breakdown and I just wanted to hug him forever and tell him thank you)
Not sure you can tell, these are BRIGHT blue. Molly and I couldn't stop laughing at our blue tongues. I have no idea what is in them or what they're called, but, the cousin's boyfriend got them cheap at happy hour so, bottoms up!
After I left Cambridge, I had plenty of time to wander and see my favorite sites.
The Tower Bridge with the Olympic rings? To die for!
The London Eye of course!
I also introduced Molly and her boy to the wonder of Notting Hill at night and took them to my favorite haunt in the city, Geale's for fish & chips!
Notting Hill at night. I'm still looking for Hugh Grant I tell you! And the bunting was still up from the Queen's Jubilee. Loved it!
I made my usual trek to Westminster Abbey of course.
Turns out, if you have an emotional breakdown in the Abbey, they will find a Chaplain to come talk to you so you don't scare the tourists. And, when this happens, the Chaplain will take you to private sections of the Abbey to talk. Like there was a 1,000 year old key required to get into this part of the Abbey, I am so not even joking at all. So, there's an item I can cross off the bucket list!
I found time to ride as well, and had a wonderful time--even though it rained.And I got stuck on the Tube looking like a drowned rat.
And naturally, Molly and I made it to a matinee of her favorite play....
And I went to an evening showing of mine.
ACT SURPRISED.
It was so good, as usual. My girl crush Sierra Boggess is currently on as Fantine and I about DIED seeing her in person. Amazing.
So. While London may not have been the dream trip I had hoped for, as the tigers do indeed come at night (oh look, more Les Mis quoting) but, I survived. And I'm the better for it.
And next time I pond hop it will be different. I will be different. I will be ready. And it will be hands down amazing! I just know it!
Lovely St. James park!
Molly is studying at Cambridge so I jetted up to see her and got to walk around HERE all day!
(sidenote to say I adore her boyfriend and seriously hope they get married because he's just about the sweetest thing and was SO NICE to me when I was having a total breakdown and I just wanted to hug him forever and tell him thank you)
Not sure you can tell, these are BRIGHT blue. Molly and I couldn't stop laughing at our blue tongues. I have no idea what is in them or what they're called, but, the cousin's boyfriend got them cheap at happy hour so, bottoms up!
The Tower Bridge with the Olympic rings? To die for!
Turns out, if you have an emotional breakdown in the Abbey, they will find a Chaplain to come talk to you so you don't scare the tourists. And, when this happens, the Chaplain will take you to private sections of the Abbey to talk. Like there was a 1,000 year old key required to get into this part of the Abbey, I am so not even joking at all. So, there's an item I can cross off the bucket list!
I found time to ride as well, and had a wonderful time--even though it rained.And I got stuck on the Tube looking like a drowned rat.
And naturally, Molly and I made it to a matinee of her favorite play....
And I went to an evening showing of mine.
ACT SURPRISED.
It was so good, as usual. My girl crush Sierra Boggess is currently on as Fantine and I about DIED seeing her in person. Amazing.
So. While London may not have been the dream trip I had hoped for, as the tigers do indeed come at night (oh look, more Les Mis quoting) but, I survived. And I'm the better for it.
And next time I pond hop it will be different. I will be different. I will be ready. And it will be hands down amazing! I just know it!
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Tag! You're it!
I'm not good at following directions (I know, shocking), but, my lovely love Danielle tagged me and with some questions and I figure hey, at least that might be cheery and less "WOE IS ME OH MY GAWD I HATE EVERYTHING", so, you're welcome for that and all.
I swear, I DO have pictures to show you and funny stories to tell you, I swear! Until then....
1. what is your favorite blog to read: I don't really know if this counts as a blog, but, seriously y'all, Text From Dog is just about the best thing to hit the internet. Well, besides The Bloggess and Beyonce, duh.
2. if you could have a $5,000 gift card to anywhere, what would it be/how would you use it?: Dude. This is like Sophie's Choice. Do I say Anthro, or Burberry, or, or, or?! OH MY GAWD. But I could buy like everything at Anthro for $5,000 and that wouldn't go very far as Burberry (ask me how I know). Right. Anthro. I'd buy the entire store. And it would be AWESOME.
3. how do you like your coffee/tea?: Same for both: two sugars, splash of milk. Oh so very British.
4. iphone? droid? other?: iPhone.
5. if you could relive one time/day in your life, would you choose to do so? would you do it the same or do something different?: The day Sara and I met Hugh. And I would have tackled him to the ground and handcuffed us together until he agreed to marry me. Hindsight is 20/20 and all that.
6. is there a race that you have never done that you would pay anything/travel anywhere to do? i guess this is similar to a whats your dream race sort of question...: Comrades. I will run it one day. Thinking for my 30th birthday. Which gives me time to get fast and run a few ultras. Gulp.
7. what is your favorite brand of jeans: Love my Miss Me jeans that my sister bought for me, but, my all time favorite "good butt" jeans are my Citizens of Humanity Kelly jeans. Expensive as hell? Yes, but, dang if it doesn't make my booty look good!
8. what is your go to breakfast?: Eggo Multigrain Blueberry Waffle. Has been for YEARS.
9. what 3 books would you take with you to a deserted island?: The Great Gatsby, The Oddyssey, Rebecca. All time favorites.
10. what are your 3 current favorite tunes?: "Leave" from the Once Musical soundtrack--and, um, I can't think of what is on the radio right now. I am lame!
11. is there anything you still keep that you have from your childhood?: Yes! I have two stuffed animals that I still keep. Because I am an overgrown child.
Well, that sums up the questions Danielle had for me! Do y'all have any fave tunes these days? Since it's clear I need to expand my horizons!
xoxox
(Text from Dog image from here, Once image from here)
I swear, I DO have pictures to show you and funny stories to tell you, I swear! Until then....
1. what is your favorite blog to read: I don't really know if this counts as a blog, but, seriously y'all, Text From Dog is just about the best thing to hit the internet. Well, besides The Bloggess and Beyonce, duh.
2. if you could have a $5,000 gift card to anywhere, what would it be/how would you use it?: Dude. This is like Sophie's Choice. Do I say Anthro, or Burberry, or, or, or?! OH MY GAWD. But I could buy like everything at Anthro for $5,000 and that wouldn't go very far as Burberry (ask me how I know). Right. Anthro. I'd buy the entire store. And it would be AWESOME.
3. how do you like your coffee/tea?: Same for both: two sugars, splash of milk. Oh so very British.
4. iphone? droid? other?: iPhone.
5. if you could relive one time/day in your life, would you choose to do so? would you do it the same or do something different?: The day Sara and I met Hugh. And I would have tackled him to the ground and handcuffed us together until he agreed to marry me. Hindsight is 20/20 and all that.
6. is there a race that you have never done that you would pay anything/travel anywhere to do? i guess this is similar to a whats your dream race sort of question...: Comrades. I will run it one day. Thinking for my 30th birthday. Which gives me time to get fast and run a few ultras. Gulp.
7. what is your favorite brand of jeans: Love my Miss Me jeans that my sister bought for me, but, my all time favorite "good butt" jeans are my Citizens of Humanity Kelly jeans. Expensive as hell? Yes, but, dang if it doesn't make my booty look good!
8. what is your go to breakfast?: Eggo Multigrain Blueberry Waffle. Has been for YEARS.
9. what 3 books would you take with you to a deserted island?: The Great Gatsby, The Oddyssey, Rebecca. All time favorites.
10. what are your 3 current favorite tunes?: "Leave" from the Once Musical soundtrack--and, um, I can't think of what is on the radio right now. I am lame!
11. is there anything you still keep that you have from your childhood?: Yes! I have two stuffed animals that I still keep. Because I am an overgrown child.
Well, that sums up the questions Danielle had for me! Do y'all have any fave tunes these days? Since it's clear I need to expand my horizons!
xoxox
(Text from Dog image from here, Once image from here)
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