Can we talk about it?

My darlings! Can we talk about it? I've been quite delinquent in keeping up- the laundry is in loads on the floor, my nails are frightening and are begging for a mani, let's not even talk about my eyebrows (ah! Frida Kahlo is that you??), but most importantly I've been struggling to keep up with you! I'm more frazzled than usual between trying to get the new business up to speed so I can at least share with you and getting ready for the High Point Market (have you ever tried to decorate a 5,000 square foot space in one day?!) that I've had a terrible time being a good blogging buddy. :( On top of that I will be gone most of April on a business trip overseas to oversee my new product production!!! EEEK! Cross your fingers!

In light of this craziness, I've been meaning to ask for your patience? Although I may not have time to respond, I read your every comment with a much needed smile. I promise I'll be back in full force very soon :) Until then, I immensely thank you for all the support- from giving your tips for kicking insomnia to helping me make lip lush decisions. I owe y'all super big time :)

I love NY & Ice Cream

I kinda fell in love with these photos by photographer Bonnie Tsang. It may be the blushing bride in that drop dead gown, or most likely that it's a New York City wedding (who wouldn't kill for one of those!) but I'd by lying if I didn't admit that I think the rented ice cream truck is a brilliant idea . What a fun touch, right?! Happy Monday loves!

Weekend Picture Book

Hooray!! It's Friday!

I don't know about you, but Fridays always make me giddy with fresh excitement. In the springtime, Fridays mean I'm on the brink of carefree bike rides and leisurely brunches al fresco! The normal commute to work feels more like I'm nearing the finish line and just catching a glimpse of that glorious ending ribbon marker. I kinda just want to throw my hands up in the in air and yell Hip Hip Hooray! It's Friday! Now pass the champers :)

{Party Pom Pom DIY via Honestly WTF}

Today's Mantra

Take it from the girl who moved away from the city who held and holds her heart and who had a million teary episodes about the town that really was. There is absolutely NO USE in wishing for what is not. For dreaming of the what if's and what could be's, despite the promise of the manufactured perfect, will only lead to the opposite of savoring the moment. This is the moment you should live in, engage yourself, and make the mundane magnificent. And you know the best thing about this? Do all three and you won't even have to try to be beautiful. You will radiate it.

{Spotted at Rue |  Learn more at Groundwork}

To My Daddy

Sweet, right? You should've seen my teary refusal to make right on the investment of months of scuba diving certification. No worries. He pushed me in while I wasn't looking. Hey, sometimes a sense of adventure is only found when forced!

For always holding my hand. Whether on my wedding day, or in chilly depths where I was sure I'd get chomped to pieces by Jaws, and to now in every step of the way as I start to discover just how business savvy I might be able to be :) Happy Birthday! I love love love you to pieces =D

What's in yours?

Do you think he talks the talk?

I wonder if she's been scarred by Jaws for life like me?

The perfectly put together exec on the go? Perhaps a town car as her choice of transportation?

People are damn curious. It's just our nature and also the reason Mark Zuckerburg is rollling in the dough. Wouldn't it be fun if he made it rain with his billions while we ran around poppin' bottles of bubbly? Just sayin'. :) Anyways, because I'm one of those infinitely curious creatures I found these "what's in your purse" type photos by photographer Jason Travis so fun to peruse. I really enjoy direct Q and A's, and err good ol' FB, but I think alternative ways of learning about people are decidely more intriguing. Don't you? What do you carry around with you everyday?

{Spotted at Gabriella | Work by Jason}