Summer Lovin'

In an attempt to catch up on all of the wonderful blog posts that I have missed while out of the country, I found these gems. They're everything I love about summer!

WATERMELON!

Red, White, and Blue, one of my favorite combinations.

And of course, bicycles and fresh flowers.

Lovely :)

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New Year's Resolutions (three days late)

Obviously I am a little late in declaring my resolutions for 2011, but I needed a little more time to mull it over. After much deliberation and consideration, I've decided on a list of seven goals I would like to incorporate into my life this year. Here are five of them:

1. Stop procrastinating. It's true. I can be quite the procrastinator and I am tired of it stressing me out; so I say, no more. 2011 will see the end of this lazy habit.
2. Write more letters. I used to say that I was going to bring back "the art" of letter writing, and while I somewhat accomplished this in 2010, I hope to do so even more in 2011. This article re-inspired me.
3. Learn Italian. Currently, I am obsessed with all things Italian, including food and music, and I think the language is absolutely gorgeous and so much fun to pronounce. Santa brought me a fun kit with which to start learning to speak it and this weekend I bought yet another Italian cookbook that comes with Italian music. I'm thinking of moving to Italy...maybe someday.
4. Take up dancing again. After watching musical after musical this Christmas, I have decided that I would love to take up ballet and tap again, just for fun.
5. Journal more. This is especially the case when I travel, because I see so many beautiful and unique places and meet so many wonderful people. I want to be able to remember those moments in years to come.

Don't you just love new beginnings and fresh starts?


P.S. The photo has absolutely nothing to do with the post; I just really like it :)

White Christmas

I am currently watching White Christmas for the third time in two days. I may be slightly obsessed with it. Several things keep going through my mind while I watch:
1) It is such a shame that people don't dress like that any more. They have a class and sophistication that is lost in today's society.
2) Every time I see Vera Ellen dance, I wish that I had continued dance lessons. I'm thinking of taking up tap again.
3) I'm not usually much of a lipstick wearer, but I suddenly feel the need to find the perfect red lipstick.

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Sofia Coppola

I found the first photo in November's issue of Elle. I have to admit, I don't know much about her, but as soon as I saw the picture, I immediately decided to find more. She has such an unconventional beauty about her and I very much like her style.


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Holiday Inspiration

A DIY I will definitely be trying when I get home; fancy mantle; pretty centerpiece; snowflake ornament