tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65613753790724179522024-02-06T19:46:58.215-08:00Morning Person TinaA dose of what keeps me inspiredTinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-73689980096716213192013-05-10T10:39:00.000-07:002013-05-10T10:40:18.660-07:00An Unusual Pizza ToppingAsparagus. Who knew?<br />
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A friend mentioned it to me in passing over the weekend. He and his wife made a four cheese pizza and put uncooked asparagus on top before popping it into the oven. The result was apparently a yummy pizza with perfectly cooked asaparagus on top.<br />
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I couldn't get it out of my head and put in on the menu for this past week. I didn't want to do four cheeses on it, so I searched around for some potential inspirations of other cheese combos. <br />
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Inspirations:<br />
<a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2013/04/asparagus-and-ricotta-flatbread" target="_blank">Bon Appetit's Asaparagus and Ricotta Flatbread</a><br />
<a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2010/05/shaved-asparagus-pizza/" target="_blank">Smitten Kitchen's Shaved Asparagus Pizza</a><br />
<a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Goat-Cheese-and-Asparagus-Pizza-104814" target="_blank">Epicurious' Goat Cheese and Asparagus Pizza </a><br />
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In the end though, it was my food-genius sister who suggested making it how we typically eat our asparagus as a side dish. Some parmesan, balsamic and lemon.<br />
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We used basic store bought pizza dough, about a cup of good shredded parm, shoved as many cut pieces of asparagus as possible on the dough and cooked according to the instructions on the dough package (around 10-15 min). <br />
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Yes the pizza is oddly shaped and yes the result of this one was also delicious. <br />
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xoxo<br />
tTinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-80899470313219596232013-05-09T07:10:00.001-07:002013-05-09T07:10:28.422-07:00Blue Bathroom InspirationAfter almost two years of living in our condo we are just now starting to actually, seriously, in an adult-like fashion decorate and furnish it.<br />
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Side note: I blame our amazingly awesome neighborhood for the delay in this as our disposable income has found its way to the many amazing restaurants and bars within walking distance of our home.<br />
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So anyways...we have an upstairs bathroom that is begging for some love.<br />
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And for some reason I have it in my head that decorating it has to be blue. Below are some looks I am totally feeling:<br />
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Love the blue walls accented by the white details<br />
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Wall paper scares me more than a really steep down escalator (and that is saying A LOT), but I appreciate the blue against with light yellow accents. <br />
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Blue and black, who knew it could look so appealing?<br />
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Stay tune for improvement updates!<br />
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xo<br />
T Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-74505920775648859122013-05-07T07:03:00.002-07:002013-05-07T07:03:29.093-07:00Book WormI made a NYE resolution with myself this past January that didn't involve dieting or running but was still going to be a toughie..... <br />
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I was going to cold-turkey quit Bravo TV, specifically Real Housewives which is my drug of choice, and read more. <br />
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GASP.<br />
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Full confession: I still read the <a href="http://tvrecaps.ew.com/tv-show/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills/" target="_blank">EW recaps</a> of each episode, I mean, I'm not a sadist. I'm someone who wants to make sure the Richards Sisters on RHOBH are still narcissistic nut jobs.<br />
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But alas, I was saying goodbye to Andy Cohen's little 3 ring circus and saying hello to finally updating my <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/" target="_blank">Goodreads </a>account on a regular basis.<br />
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So far this resolution has actually been fantastic. I set a goal of reading 50 books this year (I'm also a nut job, I know) and am at 16 books and counting. Favorites so far have been:<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Seating-Arrangements-Vintage-Contemporaries-Shipstead/dp/0307743950/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1367606120&sr=1-1&keywords=seating+arrangements" target="_blank">Seating Arrangements</a></b><br />
This will be a great summer beach read. A waspy family with dirty secrets plans a New England wedding. Hilarity and some messed-up incidents occur. <br />
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<b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Perks-Being-Wallflower-No/dp/1451696191/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1367606162&sr=1-1&keywords=the+perks+of+being+a+wallflower" target="_blank">The Perks of Being a Wallflower</a></b><br />
Have been meaning to see the movie (we all love ourselves the adorbs Emma Watson) but now not sure if I want to because the book was so good. I literally finished it in one day.<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/That-Woman-Simpson-Duchess-Windsor/dp/1250022185/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1367606311&sr=1-1&keywords=That+Woman%3A+The+Life+of+Wallis+Simpson%2C+Duchess+of+Windsor" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/That-Woman-Simpson-Duchess-Windsor/dp/1250022185/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1367606311&sr=1-1&keywords=That+Woman%3A+The+Life+of+Wallis+Simpson%2C+Duchess+of+Windsor" target="_blank">That Woman: The Life of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor </a></b><br />
The original scandal-maker. This book did a great job telling the drama surrounding the woman who forced King Edward to abdicate. Fun fact: There is much speculation that Wallis Simpson was actually a hermaphrodite. <br />
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<b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Snobs-Julian-Fellowes/dp/B002WTCBS6/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1367606228&sr=1-1&keywords=snobs" target="_blank">Snobs</a></b><br />
It is about super rich Brits. Julian Fellowes wrote it. He created Downton Abbey. Do you need any other reasons? No? Ok good.<br />
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Stay tuned for more updates as I proceed to abandon <a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20692587,00.html" target="_blank">RHONJ</a> (I still am trying to reconcile with myself on that one) and proceed to read every word <a href="http://www.jaymcinerney.com/" target="_blank">Jay McInerney</a> has written about wine. Cheers!<br />
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<br />Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-85542269899580800542013-05-06T10:05:00.003-07:002013-05-06T10:05:57.925-07:00Need To Breathe. Packham Edition. I normally shun sequin anything any chance I get.<br />
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However, like most sane women, I feel I could make an exception for this beautiful creation. <br />
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Never mind that I have ZERO places to wear it to and would most likely
end up rocking it when watching a (probably hilarious) rerun of <a href="http://www.cbs.com/shows/how_i_met_your_mother/" target="_blank">HIMYM</a>. Le Sigh.<br />
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TTinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-66413600005010899122013-05-03T11:06:00.000-07:002013-05-03T12:50:45.550-07:00A Quick Coastal VacationI often say that I am one of those weirdos who is always overly excited to visit her in-laws, counting down the seconds till we get on that plane. A large reason for this is that they are wonderful, kind and amazing people. The other reason for this is where they reside, the delightful island of <a href="http://www.jamestownri.net/" target="_blank">Jamestown, RI</a>, which we were fortunate enough to sneak away to last weekend for a few days.<br />
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Growing up in suburban Chicago, my upbringing resembled an uneventful <a href="http://flavorwire.com/295903/the-real-places-where-john-hughes-movies-were-shot" target="_blank">John Hughes movie</a>. I can't even imagine what a quaint New England
childhood on the water would be like, however my time I spend in RI
always gives me a fabulous sneak peak.<br />
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We rented a house on the bay and I took advantage of the views and
the local beer for some relaxing our first night. To say it was a
perfect way to unwind would be an understatement. <br />
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I think one of the greatest quotes to come out of (one of the greatest TV series) <i>30 Rock</i> was when Liz Lemon said her "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_Mountain_%2830_Rock%29" target="_blank">worldview was food based.</a>" Truer words have never been spoken and I employ that motto in ALL of my travels (see below):<br />
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As always, a VERY successful trip. If thinking about going to Jamestown, RI there are plenty of houses to rent on the island and a <a href="http://www.wyndhambayvoyageinn.com/" target="_blank">gorgeous hotel</a> on the water to stay at. The island really comes alive during the summer and prices tend to reflect that...<br />
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Icon. Jewelry (my favorite gem to boot). A slight tinge of humor.<br />
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I once read she arrived late to a party at the British Embassy in D.C. in the 70's, resulting in her unintentionally upstaging another guest....Queen Elizabeth II. Now that is the definition of fabulous. <br />
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Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-5026440518418705092012-10-22T10:07:00.000-07:002012-10-23T11:14:51.671-07:00I still mourn DominoThe loss of <i>Domino</i>, some 3+ years later, still has a ripple effect. Yes, the editors did bring us a brief reprieve this past spring and it was great, but I still crave it in a consistent, reoccurring format.<br />
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<a href="http://lonnymag.com/issues/43-lonny-october-2012/pages/1" target="_blank">Lonny</a> helps. Anyone who knows me knows my obsession with ANYTHING the founders of <a href="http://matchbookmag.com/" target="_blank">Matchbook </a>put out, which also helps. However, there is still that <i>Domino</i>-shaped void. <br />
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Perhaps <a href="http://www.editoratlarge.com/articles/former-domino-editor-lili-diallo-launches-billie-mag.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">this</a> will be the fix? Lili Diallo (below), a former <i>Domino</i> stylist is launching <a href="http://heybillie.com/" target="_blank">billie magazine</a> this month and will have a focus on travel, home stories and market round-ups. Initial thoughts based on their current site (heart that couch), Pinterest and Instagram accounts are that this one could be a gem.... <b></b><br />
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The orange stripe. The sleek shape. We were made for each other. Available to purchase <a href="http://www.clarevivier.com/carryall.htm#" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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True story, I had been lusting after this one online for sometime and saw a stranger rocking it at a beer festival. I promptly went up to her, explained how much I liked the bag and asked if I could touch it. Totally normal, right? Available to purchase <a href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/BAGS/totes/PRDOVR~53228/53228.jsp" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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<br />Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-43329545388303337332012-10-17T13:03:00.000-07:002012-10-17T13:04:11.140-07:00Print ShopMy Pinterest habit has a tendency to go through phases. One week we can see I am apparently on a health food kick, pinning recipes for quinoa muffins and cucumber based snacks. While another week we can see I have abandoned said health food obsession and am now pinning any unique pizza recipe that I lay my eyes on.<br />
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Love this simple print of my hometown, despite being geographically incorrect (the Sears, er I mean Willis Tower is not on the lake). Can be purchased <a href="https://www.andersondesigngroupstore.com/index_pu.cfm?id=508&t=2&s=0" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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I love this one because my husband often says this to me. Bonus points to him because 1) I love oysters and 2) He often says it to me in places where I can procure oysters (I am sure is not a coincidence) which prompts me to be cheesy and reply "And I can get one too!" (its the little things). Can be purchased <a href="https://sugarpaper.com/shop/product/the-world-is-your-oyster-print/" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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Clearly my love for my glorious hometown holds no bounds. Can be purchased <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/98710777/chicago-illinois-latitude-longitude-map?utm_campaign=Share&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_source=Pinterest" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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Selected for obvious reasons. I would clearly lay a pictures of our puppy right next to it because she is the cutest. Can be purchased <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68213002/typography-art-print-by-ashley-g-you-and?utm_campaign=Share&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_source=Pinterest" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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It made me giggle. No other reason than that. Currently sold out, but when available can be purchased <a href="http://bloodoftheyoungzine.storenvy.com/products/488670-clap-print" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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I love the colors. And the memory it invokes of nibbling on them as we walked towards the Louvre isn't that bad either. Can be purchased <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/108896579/macaron-flavors-laduree-menu-chart?utm_campaign=Share&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_source=Pinterest" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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I can't keep giving my hometown love without at least one shout out to my current (and wonderful) town. Can be purchased <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77324362/washington-dc-map-art-city-print-18-x-24?utm_campaign=Share&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_source=Pinterest" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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Just simply love the way the colors are used. Can be purchased <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89677853/paint-splashes-map-of-the-world-map-art?utm_campaign=Share&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_source=Pinterest" target="_blank">here </a><br />
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<br />Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-19452034859595012172012-10-15T13:14:00.000-07:002012-10-15T13:14:35.422-07:00Hoot. Let's reinvigorate our "need to breathe series" with this cozy (and too cute) <a href="http://www.madewell.com/newarrivals/sweaters/PRDOVR~29182/29182.jsp" target="_blank">Madewell sweater</a> that just screams "weekend brunch". I could see it with skinny jeans and brown boots or even leggings and delicate flats. Guess who will be stalking the Madewell site for one of their 25% off sales and promptly scooping this up? <br />
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And just because I like checking things off lists...got pumpkins this weekend in beautiful <a href="http://www.greatcountryfarms.com/" target="_blank">Blumemont, VA.</a> Need to get those seeds in the oven stat!<br />
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TTinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-32516158345111936132012-10-12T11:16:00.000-07:002012-10-12T11:16:26.870-07:00Fall Check-ListI adore Fall. Without a doubt, it is my favorite season. And that is saying a lot considering I also adore my birthday, which occurs in the Summer. <br />
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The last couple of Falls have been hectic, but I am 100% savoring and enjoying this one and plan on continuing for at least another month and a half. <br />
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As the leaves start changing colors, I want to try to knock out as many fabulous activities below as possible:<br />
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<li>Go pumpkin picking.</li>
<li>Enjoy roasted pumpkin seeds (clearly 1&2 are connected). </li>
<li>Make cider. Perhaps using this <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/hot-apple-cider/" target="_blank">recipe</a>.</li>
<li>Enjoy the foliage. A family vacation to <a href="http://www.attitash.com/" target="_blank">here</a> later this month will help check this one off. Can't wait!</li>
<li>Take puppy on lots of long walks to enjoy the brisk weather.</li>
<li>Enjoy good wine and good music at night on our back patio with a blanket.</li>
<li>Watch Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin (seriously, this should be on EVERYONE'S list). </li>
<li>Visit Virginia's fabulous vineyards (ok so 6&8 could be connected too).</li>
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And just because its adorable, a picture of our dog following the costume contest at our neighborhood Octoberfest in her (WINNING) costume!<br />
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Yes I put the beer in front of her to give the photo an "authentic" feel. <br />
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xxoo<br />
TTinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-36376781990783525022012-10-11T09:01:00.000-07:002012-10-11T09:16:13.039-07:00Makes me giggleMaybe because my dad is a "trekie." Or maybe because I like pizza and pointy ears, but this picture just had me giggling. What a fantastic capture of pop culture at its finest.<br />
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xxoo<br />
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<br />Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-47868280030512831442012-07-25T12:04:00.001-07:002012-07-25T13:10:24.461-07:00A Frat Party with PestoA frat party with pesto.<br />
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That is what I called our house on Sunday morning when referring to the shenanigans from the night before. The evening started innocently enough. Friends over with food and wine ready to go.<br />
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It was <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/05/best-party-cocktail-youll-ever-have.html#more">this cocktail</a> that took the night downhill fast. The carefully made pesto might as well have been a jumbo slice of pizza served at 2am.<br />
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Ah well.... c'est la vie, great times were had by all!<br />
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This was the <a href="http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Pesto-Genovese-Classic-Basil-Pesto">pesto recipe</a> that was used. I turned it up a notch with some lemon juice, lemon zest and a garlic scape that had been hanging out in our crisper drawer.<br />
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TTinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-63767750765568397452012-06-13T19:56:00.001-07:002012-06-13T19:56:29.442-07:00Isn't She lovelyOur newest family member<br />
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Happiness is Zooey Deschanel being her quirky cute self. <br />
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Less than happiness is finding out that the dress she wore on SNL this week was custom made for her and not in stores...<br />
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xxoo and a Happy Valentine's Day regardless!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Photo Courtesy of <a href="http://popcrush.com/zooey-deschanel-brings-her-signature-quirky-cuteness-to-snl/">Pop Crush</a></i></span>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-74954537120941774212012-02-10T06:32:00.000-08:002012-02-10T08:03:15.121-08:00Line your Dominos up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJrafs2Mmx2gsztt9fftq5cV2j7faVbLhDU2Gtccfq1ri1QACfeSqfXYISK7sXHbFIWYnw_wF0y9PuhVTr7myCKybdmbDq4knfayw6VAtFYjIAF5wy2Mpinfvo6ocqBsyMrEjWFJrheA/s1600/200px-Domino_-_premier_issue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJrafs2Mmx2gsztt9fftq5cV2j7faVbLhDU2Gtccfq1ri1QACfeSqfXYISK7sXHbFIWYnw_wF0y9PuhVTr7myCKybdmbDq4knfayw6VAtFYjIAF5wy2Mpinfvo6ocqBsyMrEjWFJrheA/s1600/200px-Domino_-_premier_issue.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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I subscribed to <i>Domino</i> magazine from the minute I first heard about it. I received the first issue and every one after that.<br />
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And then for no reason whatsoever, I did the the unthinkable and threw them away during one of those reckless cleaning sprees we all go on every now and then. And we know how the rest of the story goes...the recession happened, print publications got (unfairly) beat up upon and my beloved <i>Domino</i> folded.<br />
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Although not returning in its full glory, Conde Nast is throwing us a bone and putting a <a href="http://adage.com/article/mediaworks/conde-nast-brings-back-domino-magazine-sort/232587/">modified version of it back on shelves</a> this spring.<br />
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This makes me happier than when I come across a fabulous rectangular white tufted ottoman coffee table against a bright chevron patterned rug....Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-60969230923605004822012-02-08T10:00:00.000-08:002012-02-08T10:00:23.414-08:00T Joe's For The VinI could dedicate an entire blog only to the wonders that exist in a Trader Joe's store (seaweed chips, virgin coconut oil, agave syrup...ok i'll stop).<br />
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For the sake of brevity, I'll focus just on their wine section and one bottle in particular that I always go back to. Its not the most amazing wine you will ever drink, it is by no means a bottle for your friend the wine snob.<br />
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It has bubbles, a bit of sweet and is refreshing all year long. At a $5 price tag, it is great to stockpile a few for last minute hostess gifts. I recently brought to a small gal gathering and it was an instant hit!<br />
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If you can make room in your cart next time you are there (and trust me I know how hard that can be) I highly reco you grab a bottle (or 5) of <span style="font-size: small;"><span class="fn">N.V. Le Grotte Lambrusco Dell'Emilia Bianco.</span></span><br />
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</span></span></h1>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-50896219474242417962012-02-07T06:21:00.000-08:002012-02-07T06:21:14.370-08:00Have you seen........?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvNIusab6QFrPVt0AzRf6LflxozubyzYuGCshPeaUSZycKhbsGbJ5ibtb2nX5pQmaEMnfvtJEw6JGlMcJnzLJdBXkEV4GH0scXCQscgWiJBPyUUECPti7C1YmM6aaI1Ky_74GEB7nP3c/s1600/midnight-in-paris.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvNIusab6QFrPVt0AzRf6LflxozubyzYuGCshPeaUSZycKhbsGbJ5ibtb2nX5pQmaEMnfvtJEw6JGlMcJnzLJdBXkEV4GH0scXCQscgWiJBPyUUECPti7C1YmM6aaI1Ky_74GEB7nP3c/s320/midnight-in-paris.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><br />
<div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Midnight in Paris? </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As someone who is a sucker for Woody Allen and any witty movie with charming Europe as the backdrop, this was a must see for me.</span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The movie did not disappoint and the city was the star of the show. The cast twirled and sparkled around it as they basked in the (Oscar-nominated) direction of Mr. Allen. It made me want to read everything Hemingway wrote and covet everything Marion Cotillard and Rachel McAdams wore. </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Would highly recommend for a Francophile night in....Bordeaux optional. </span></span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photos Courtesy of IMDB</span></i></div>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-2194407792354505662012-02-06T06:22:00.000-08:002012-02-06T06:22:26.038-08:00Bananas for this bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9f7W3WmGx78MRnRtrvd6PxXgHmpDLa9W6L7_S1Wn_6LKWTt1BCbfbEwy3CeGP1EFSc6q7YEAmnoReMxwRrEKQuHCfkZbRCNQX_eXcCBdXZs54ISf9gJRZdbC7H9grLNruy6XuB0TEXXI/s1600/094.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9f7W3WmGx78MRnRtrvd6PxXgHmpDLa9W6L7_S1Wn_6LKWTt1BCbfbEwy3CeGP1EFSc6q7YEAmnoReMxwRrEKQuHCfkZbRCNQX_eXcCBdXZs54ISf9gJRZdbC7H9grLNruy6XuB0TEXXI/s320/094.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3yvrfPfW35Qnx1LwgxR-oaFExm9ZRlDFS4TbX8Sk2RcPqXnolS2Y6AzxK6PlauvcAPcpZ9M6gzLloF0_lPRPQM1j9Whd2psmsw8m0nYdynzCTTlMdbVnMtNqFFEcneLRKs7pSt_II5kw/s1600/098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3yvrfPfW35Qnx1LwgxR-oaFExm9ZRlDFS4TbX8Sk2RcPqXnolS2Y6AzxK6PlauvcAPcpZ9M6gzLloF0_lPRPQM1j9Whd2psmsw8m0nYdynzCTTlMdbVnMtNqFFEcneLRKs7pSt_II5kw/s320/098.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>When life gives you bananas that are a tad too ripe for one's liking then one must bake banana bread!<br />
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Not only is it easy peasy, but it makes your house smell ah-mazing.<br />
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<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/melissa-darabian/moms-banana-bread-with-chocolate-chips-recipe/index.html">This recipe</a> is as straightforward as they come. I left out the orange juice, didn't use a glass loaf pan (mental) and incorporated regular size chocolate chips, so it can be modified slightly.<br />
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I personally think it would be a simple make-ahead dessert for a dinner party - pair with some Chunky Monkey and enjoy :)<br />
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- TTinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-85309374687224350232012-01-03T08:21:00.000-08:002012-01-03T12:29:17.088-08:00Reading Wish List VOL 1<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTALjH4kttySCCrcHZVimeNxR_WXuoGusHreNrwPj7XuhwayK5icE-aEsNyuZiv3b99W8qXSPIniStbWUYHaSO740Tg4qOiV1oa90vZil-mv8TxvkxccMeJ6scbbiioGhyphenhyphenm69858oqeng/s1600/Tenser-82-Blind.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 144px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTALjH4kttySCCrcHZVimeNxR_WXuoGusHreNrwPj7XuhwayK5icE-aEsNyuZiv3b99W8qXSPIniStbWUYHaSO740Tg4qOiV1oa90vZil-mv8TxvkxccMeJ6scbbiioGhyphenhyphenm69858oqeng/s400/Tenser-82-Blind.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693505173688171394" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0MKcrpw8bjv_lYBlfm1NFRnV1It_gqg-MyEigYHnG8LKXul5YgMLL8OLjl7saRsh-c6YrAeuug0s9wWodZXHOr7-zw2ioNDCPLDChsVC8kggHzbeE7q2VrKhFrN9knY3PXUJ7gQIgomY/s1600/D.V..jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 193px; height: 127px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0MKcrpw8bjv_lYBlfm1NFRnV1It_gqg-MyEigYHnG8LKXul5YgMLL8OLjl7saRsh-c6YrAeuug0s9wWodZXHOr7-zw2ioNDCPLDChsVC8kggHzbeE7q2VrKhFrN9knY3PXUJ7gQIgomY/s400/D.V..jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693504866131282914" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />There are 3 things that both my husband and I are both passionate about (and unfortunately for me, shoes is not one of them).<br /></span><ol style="font-family:georgia;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Wine</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Travel</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Books</span></li></ol><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >Books might be our biggest shared passion, if only because it is <span style="font-style: italic;">slightly</span> less expensive than the other two.<br /><br />Kindles and I-pads make all the sense in the world, however neither of us can begin to think about departing from actual books. Turning their pages, cracking their spines...simple pleasures.<br /><br />There has been a large queue growing of books I <span style="font-weight: bold;">have</span> to read (esp now since I finished the amazing Hunger Games trilogy)</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> that have been burning a hole is my nightstand table.<br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/No-Regrets-Life-Edith-Piaf/dp/0307268012/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325268376&sr=1-1">No Regrets: The Life of Edith Piaf<br /></a></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Insatiable-Tales-Life-Delicious-Excess/dp/0446695106/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325268424&sr=1-1">Insatiable: Tales from a Life of Delicious Excess </a></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/D-V-Diana-Vreeland/dp/006202440X/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325268480&sr=1-3">D.V.</a></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:85%;">It is actually after seeing them listed out that I realized they are all non-fiction accounts of great women's lives.<br /><br />Happy reading to me and I promise to share any yummy tid-bits that Gael Greene shares (fingers crossed she writes about Mick Jagger)....<br /><br />xx00,<br />t</span>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-75735359421110841042012-01-02T05:56:00.001-08:002012-01-02T14:02:40.339-08:00I. Die.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiejRAGSUYYMa_OU6PUL7baG3V-KnR4DxgXtMx1R46HboxhBjwYHBhdkb_zXjo6R6ziXuOcl90Fv32FFtKn18BKfCMcVZlZ_xItwJhCsnBb5MzzeATwhJezW37jXvl-6fN-WgmzBwL9vg/s1600/girl+crushes.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiejRAGSUYYMa_OU6PUL7baG3V-KnR4DxgXtMx1R46HboxhBjwYHBhdkb_zXjo6R6ziXuOcl90Fv32FFtKn18BKfCMcVZlZ_xItwJhCsnBb5MzzeATwhJezW37jXvl-6fN-WgmzBwL9vg/s400/girl+crushes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693033597267435762" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Why this picture is amaze:</span> </span><ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Zooey</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Alexa</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Zooey's coat</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Zooey's purse</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Thumbs up</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Alexa's eye brows</span></span></li></ul>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-84893431060364238072012-01-02T04:21:00.000-08:002012-01-02T05:53:01.494-08:00Being a 2012 Cliche<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6E5D45FMCSH6Wl1VBJNg_pRlBXmrX5KScqsaroJREPLYDtTExQYhmQW8NRvSGOmscCPiQ2ytHiAzYDTyh-qZZ-yYyePlXpiEhRxlw2S6xJcrrtlaheYkYrnqsNKnWDsas-Qk8sOEqFU/s1600/sandwich-options-400.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6E5D45FMCSH6Wl1VBJNg_pRlBXmrX5KScqsaroJREPLYDtTExQYhmQW8NRvSGOmscCPiQ2ytHiAzYDTyh-qZZ-yYyePlXpiEhRxlw2S6xJcrrtlaheYkYrnqsNKnWDsas-Qk8sOEqFU/s400/sandwich-options-400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691960671960897314" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br />First glittery NYE clothing and now a health-related New Year's resolution? I should just change the name of this blog to "Morning Person Cliche".</span> <span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br />But before I do that let me just explain that my New Year's resolution is not the typical one of losing X number of Lbs or fitting into that pair of #&*@^! skinny jeans that taunt me in my closet.</span> <span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br />No no no, this is so much more than that. It is to just </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;" >be healthy</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">.</span> <span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br />To make sure I am as active as I can be</span> <span style="font-family:georgia;"><br />To make sure all the foods I put into my body are the best that they can be</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">To not stress, feel guilty or worry about every little thing that I cannot control</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br />HAPPY 2012!!</span></span><br /><br />xxoo,<br />tTinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-18331152147672024462011-12-30T08:11:00.000-08:002012-01-02T07:41:19.012-08:00Princess Sparkles on NYE<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">A long time ago, for some odd reason or another that I cannot remember, I started shunning glittery clothes. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">By no means does this mean I rock dark attire 24/7. I always opt for bright colors and vibrant patterns when I fancy them, however I always just say no to sparkles. I guess everyone has their clothing quirks....</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">I feel however that I need to chuck that thinking aside when it comes to New Year's Eve. Even if it is cheesy, it just feels right to disco ball up one's outfit and have a fabulous night. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">If money was as plentiful as the twinkles on the items below then all of them would be mine for tomorrow night!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">xxoo</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">t </span></span><br /><br /><div style="position: relative; width: 600px; height: 600px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/glitter_nye/set?.embedder=2799959&.svc=copypaste&id=41479555"><img alt="Glitter: NYE" src="http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/41479555/id/gOTgGl0y4RGi2AlzDeXgBg/size/y.jpg" title="Glitter: NYE" border="0" width="600" height="600" /></a></div><br /><div><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/glitter_nye/set?.embedder=2799959&amp;.svc=copypaste&amp;id=41479555">Glitter: NYE</a> by <a href="http://tinacanthony.polyvore.com/?.embedder=2799959&amp;.svc=copypaste">tinacanthony</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/sequin_cocktail_dresses/shop?query=sequin+cocktail+dresses">sequin cocktail dresses</a></small></div><small><div style="padding-top: 16px;"><p style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2799959&.svc=copypaste&id=39017617"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/39017617.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 8px 8px 0pt; padding: 2px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" align="left" width="50" height="50" hspace="4" /></a></p><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2799959&.svc=copypaste&id=39017617">DAY Birger et Mikkelsen evening cocktail dress</a><br />£143 - matchesfashion.com<br /><br /></div><p style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2799959&.svc=copypaste&id=47252824"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/47252824.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 8px 8px 0pt; padding: 2px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" align="left" width="50" height="50" hspace="4" /></a></p><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2799959&.svc=copypaste&id=47252824">French Connection silver cocktail dress</a><br />€240 - welikefashion.com<br /><br /></div><p style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2799959&.svc=copypaste&id=47515037"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/47515037.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 8px 8px 0pt; padding: 2px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" align="left" width="50" height="50" hspace="4" /></a></p><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2799959&.svc=copypaste&id=47515037">Oasis sequin cocktail dress</a><br />$120 - oasis-stores.com<br /><br /></div><p style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2799959&.svc=copypaste&id=46883387"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/46883387.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 8px 8px 0pt; padding: 2px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" align="left" width="50" height="50" hspace="4" /></a></p><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2799959&.svc=copypaste&id=46883387">Jenny Packham short dress</a><br />€1.789 - jades24.com<br /><br /></div><p style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2799959&.svc=copypaste&id=45802485"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/45802485.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 8px 8px 0pt; padding: 2px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" align="left" width="50" height="50" hspace="4" /></a></p><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2799959&.svc=copypaste&id=45802485">Vero Moda glitter shorts</a><br />£14 - houseoffraser.co.uk<br /><br /></div><p style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2799959&.svc=copypaste&id=47072112"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/47072112.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 8px 8px 0pt; padding: 2px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" align="left" width="50" height="50" hspace="4" /></a></p><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2799959&.svc=copypaste&id=47072112">Christian Louboutin glitter heels</a><br />$1,395 - saksfifthavenue.com<br /><br /></div><p style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2799959&.svc=copypaste&id=46687377"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/46687377.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 8px 8px 0pt; padding: 2px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" align="left" width="50" height="50" hspace="4" /></a></p><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2799959&.svc=copypaste&id=46687377">Anya Hindmarch leather clutch handbag</a><br />$550 - net-a-porter.com<br /><br /></div></div></small>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561375379072417952.post-5429083240071647052011-10-14T06:06:00.001-07:002011-10-14T06:09:24.953-07:00Friday InspirationBecause I do not know about you, but this was actually the longest week on record. No make that the longest two weeks on record.<br /><br />Can you imagine the places you would go (or the decadent naps you would take) in this "boat".<br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCja1pxUo-CKuW_JpRTRzcx6_qZOrPu5j6Rw6N6shzRBc1VDbqiBUZmWptXc92cVsFiGwzy9BN3gv5iygzfrhCxqtQCWd2S8-20hYxwyG8xmH9XSSSc2U1DBdLWaqLurf6gAFO5GBGuNQ/s1600/tranquility-157913-470-445.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 379px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCja1pxUo-CKuW_JpRTRzcx6_qZOrPu5j6Rw6N6shzRBc1VDbqiBUZmWptXc92cVsFiGwzy9BN3gv5iygzfrhCxqtQCWd2S8-20hYxwyG8xmH9XSSSc2U1DBdLWaqLurf6gAFO5GBGuNQ/s400/tranquility-157913-470-445.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663333886370380322" border="0" /></a>Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658610701266887774noreply@blogger.com0