ModCloth

When I have a spare moment during the day, one of the websites I like to peruse is modcloth.com. Here are a few things on my wish list.

Ruffled shorts

Squirrel keepsake box and squirrel water bottle

pocket watch locket

Love Social

Dream Home

GASP!! While looking for a little design inspiration today, I stumbled upon this GORGEOUS home in Sydney Australia. Mike, when are we moving!??

Some Things

We celebrated Mike's birthday last week at Fogo de Chao. I was worried I wouldn't be able to top last year's surprise but I'm pretty sure this came in as a close 2nd. A bottle of wine and all you can eat meat was pretty much heaven for this guy.

On Saturday we took a trip to IKEA. We have the problem that I think most Americans have - too much stuff! So we purchased two night stands with drawers and a wardrobe that match the rest of our MALM style bedroom furniture. Admittedly, I am not the most organized person, but now we are one step closer to my dream of having everything in its proper place!

A Hoot.

I just came to the realization that I have a thing for owls. I was perusing the anthropologie website when this adorable plate caught my eye. A french owl smoking a pipe. Doesn't get any cuter than that.

Then I realized I am also sporting my Forever 21 Owl necklace today!

I've got this owl Kleenex box on sitting on my desk as well! I did a little detective work and discovered the Illustrator is named Cori Dantini - check out her blog and etsy shop, her illustrations are just adorably whimsical. Hoot hoot!

Are You The Favorite Person of Anybody?

Happy Birthday Mom,

Thank you for being a shining example of a woman with a big heart and a beautiful spirit. You have always been caring and giving even when we didn't have much. You inspire me with your creativity, through your writing, painting, photography, and even your little games and jokes. You have a way of putting fun into any situation.

Thank you for always supporting me in every endeavor and for letting me make my own decisions and mistakes. I'm sure it wasn't easy having a teenage daughter who could be moody and sassy at times (ok let's face it, I can STILL be moody and sassy), but you managed to put up with me with grace!

I love you with all my heart, Happy Birthday!

Mom after wedding

Mom, Hilary and me as a baby

Mom and me going to tea