Snow Day

Starbucks VIA® Caffe Mocha (Also available in Vanilla Latte)/ Vera Bradley Throw Blanket in Jazzy Blooms/ The Square/ The Act of Killing/ Old Navy Patterned Trouser Socks 

Here are some of my current favorite things for making this chilly and snowy weather a bit more enjoyable. The two documentaries are not for the faint of heart (graphic/violent content) but they are definitely worth watching. 

Hope everyone is staying safe and warm! 

Good Distractions

Aside from my mom's visit in the middle of the week, I have been spending lots of time bumming around the apartment and recuperating. Lots of books. Lots of Netflix. Overall, (knock on wood) I am beginning to feel like a person again. Dude and I had dinner with my mom at J. Paul's and Rosa Mexicano (the Chevy Chase one), and I was so happy that my pain was minimal and I could focus on the awesome food and even better company. Dude and I both ordered from the Rosa Mexicano Restaurant Week menu and it was perfect...we got guacamole, the skirt steak, and espresso flan that was not too sweet, came on top of a thin brownie, and was one of the best desserts I've had in a long time.

via Barnes and Noble

I read this excerpt on Huffington Post and I have a feeling the book is going to be hysterical. I downloaded the nook free sample and have a feeling I'll be buying whole thing soon.

I can't stop watching American Horror Story on Netflix. It's pretty disturbing but really fascinating. On a completely superficial note, Kate Mara is really good in it (although behavior-wise, at least where I'm at in the series, she's pretty terrible) and I keep catching myself coveting her heavy eyeliner and stick-straight hair.

To calm my mind and take a break from making bracelets, I got this cross-stitch stationery kit when I went to Urban Outfitters with my mom. I've never done it before but it comes with instructions, so I'm feeling pretty positive.

Wishing everyone exactly the kind of weekend you want--calm, crazy, or somewhere in between. 

Let The Sun Shine In

To paraphrase Officer Rhodes in Bridesmaids, sure, we've got some stuff. It's Monday. It's cold. I'm recovering from an unexpected surgery and IT. HURTS.

What day better than today, in that case, for an interlude of color and fun and things on sale?

I adore this print and these items from Lifeguard Press are so cute and affordable. I don't care that I am 27 years old; I totally want to be the girl with the Lilly calculator!

thermal mug/pencil pouch (doubles as small makeup case)/calculator

Some of my favorite ladies have birthdays in January, and one of them is receiving one of these necklaces. I love the combination of the semi-precious stone, tassel, and pretty packaging--and the 50% markdown sure doesn't hurt. The cherry quartz one is definitely my favorite, and I think the turquoise one would look marvelous on my best pal A. 

onyx/rock crystal/garnet

turquoise/cherry quartz

It never hurts to be grateful, and I am so lucky to have so many people who bring joy to my life. Between the check-ins, the empathy, and the comic relief, my friends and family are just the best and make my less-than-stellar medical situation all the more bearable. 

I hope everyone has a great rest of the day that's punctuated with some color, fun, and happiness of your own!

My Kind of Neutrals

I can never resist a great bag or pouch, and I love these prints--one of them may make it onto our very slowly progressing gallery wall. 

left/middle/right

left/right

Arm Party Additions

Less expensive Chan Luu Bracelets in soft, sweet colors and cool textures? Count me in. 

Eggshell Combo Spike Cuffs/Periwinkle Crystal Cuff Bracelet On Brown Leather/Grey Heart Medium Beaded Bracelet/Love Medium Beaded Bracelet/Pink Heart Medium Beaded Bracelet