Old Photographs

During a break from looking at all things Wedding related - I stumbled upon a beautifully simple blog. At Old Picture of the Day you get just that: an old picture to look at every day.

I love the way old photos look. The faces that people make - the poses - its amazing to think about what is going on in their heads, and in their lives. Its one of my favorite things to look through at antique shops and yard sales. I always want to recreate them with an updated feel. Like the one above - but with a modern nurse in scrubs and a modern car. But same facial expression and pose.

This site made me smile.

I'm Engaged!

I recieved the BEST early Christmas Present EVER.The Soon-to-be Hubby did a great job and got me the beautiful ring above. And now I can't wait to blog about my plans!

Happy Holidays to everyone!

Books and more books

So a few book related items have come into my life recently.

1st being Goodreads. I knew Goodreads existed -- but it's taken a while to join. We'll now I have and I've found some good friends on there as well. Which is awesome. Hopeful now I can keep up with it. If you are on there and aren't my friend... find me now! If you aren't on their... check it out and join!

Now the 2nd thing book related is this great NPR Book List "Best Books For A Book Club". I added most of this list to my "To-Read" list... With "Too Much Happiness" (pictured below) high on my purchase list.


Anyone read any good books lately?

New Discovery: Remodelista.com

I was so excited to check out this site that a friend shared with me and now I'd like to share it as well.

Remodelista.com is a great Web site for the decor/design obsessed. With loads of little lists and ideas to rummage through - it can provide hours of decorating pleasure.

The cute pebble vases (pictured below) from Canoe.com are adorable, affordable... and a cute christmas gift.

They also have a great section called "Remodelista Daily" that gives you the new and fresh content quickly. I love the way things are labeled and set up - it seems to make it easy to discover new things.

I think I'll be finishing up my christmas shopping with this site!

Enjoy!

Sorry for the delay...

The past few weeks have been work crazy. But as I emerge from that cloud - with most of my christmas shopping done(!) - I should be able to get in a few posts a week.

Speaking of Christmas Presents - I got one for myself and it came in the mail today!

This fisheye lens from Amazon that is on super sale right now... $29.95 - originally $149.95. I know you're not supposed to buy yourself presents around Christmas time... but for that price I couldn't resist.

Speaking of Amazon - I also want to encourage everyone to create an Amazon Wish List. You never know when someone is looking to get you a present and it's always helpful! It's the first place I look if I am having a hard time shopping for someone.