Reading Wish List VOL 1

There are 3 things that both my husband and I are both passionate about (and unfortunately for me, shoes is not one of them).

1. Wine
2. Travel
3. Books

Books might be our biggest shared passion, if only because it is slightly less expensive than the other two.

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.

There has been a large queue growing of books I have to read (esp now since I finished the amazing Hunger Games trilogy) that have been burning a hole is my nightstand table.

• No Regrets: The Life of Edith Piaf
  
• Insatiable: Tales from a Life of Delicious Excess
• D.V.

It is actually after seeing them listed out that I realized they are all non-fiction accounts of great women's lives.

Happy reading to me and I promise to share any yummy tid-bits that Gael Greene shares (fingers crossed she writes about Mick Jagger)....

xx00,
t

I. Die.

Why this picture is amaze:

• Zooey
• Alexa
• Zooey's coat
• Zooey's purse
• Thumbs up
• Alexa's eye brows

Being a 2012 Cliche

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".

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.

No no no, this is so much more than that. It is to just be healthy.

To make sure I am as active as I can be
To make sure all the foods I put into my body are the best that they can be
To not stress, feel guilty or worry about every little thing that I cannot control

HAPPY 2012!!

xxoo,
t

Princess Sparkles on NYE

A long time ago, for some odd reason or another that I cannot remember, I started shunning glittery clothes.

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....

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.

If money was as plentiful as the twinkles on the items below then all of them would be mine for tomorrow night!

xxoo
t

Glitter: NYE by tinacanthony featuring sequin cocktail dresses

DAY Birger et Mikkelsen evening cocktail dress
£143 - matchesfashion.com

French Connection silver cocktail dress
€240 - welikefashion.com

Oasis sequin cocktail dress
$120 - oasis-stores.com

Jenny Packham short dress
€1.789 - jades24.com

Vero Moda glitter shorts
£14 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Christian Louboutin glitter heels
$1,395 - saksfifthavenue.com

Anya Hindmarch leather clutch handbag
$550 - net-a-porter.com

Friday Inspiration

Because I do not know about you, but this was actually the longest week on record. No make that the longest two weeks on record.

Can you imagine the places you would go (or the decadent naps you would take) in this "boat".

Have a great weekend!

Want.This.Room.

Fact: my obsession with Pinterest knows no bounds.

One of the things I love most about it is when an image is "pinned" by multiple users. This could be something that may annoy other users on the site, however for me it is usually a pretty good indicator that you should check it out.

When something is "pinned' over and over the image keeps popping up all day in your feed. This can happen over an amazing recipe, a DIY project, the must have pair of ballet flats or even whatever dress the latest (and greatest) Duchess Catherine is wearing.

See the image below as an example of this. I kept seeing this particular room over and over. At first glance I liked it, but it wasn't until I explored the picture more and more that I began to realize what an utterly amazing room it is.

It is eclectic, yet easy to relate to. It mixes color, patterns, price points and texture perfectly.

Bottom line: I need it to breathe (but will most likely settle for the living room I have).



Photo Courtesy of PAL+Smith

Wanderlust

I come from a family that is so in love with food that we often talk about dinner as we wrap up lunch. Its a trait that I know drives my husband up the wall.

For some reason I tend to be doing that with our upcoming (much needed) Mexican vacation. To say I am excited about it would be a drastic understatement, I am counting the days till we get to go, however it has gotten me wondering where the next vacations will be...

South Africa is at the top of our list, we have already begun the very tentative planning to embark during the winter of 2012.


My sister swears that they only reason my husband and I want to go to India is because we adore Indian food, but I swear it is much more than that.


A trip to ANYWHERE is France is a must for me. I have been devouring everything and anything by Peter Mayle these days and have always fantasized about spending a long weekend in Paris (doesn't that just sound glamorous).



A trip back to Sicily to see, spend time with and (most importantly) eat with family is a must.


Greece, Prague, Amsterdam, Argentina, Morocco....yea would not be saying no to a ticket to any of those destinations as well :)