Today, with the threat of snow approaching, I can't help but day dream of Portugal after viewing J. Crew's behind the scenes Passport to Portugal. These two shots are some of my favorites, but I am sure you will want to check it out for yourself - it is such a beautiful collection of photos!
My mom found these lovely charms at a flea market in Charlotte and I can't wait to make them into necklaces. Don't you like their pearly white color? I think they would pair nicely with a gunmetal colored chain (like the color of the little ring) and maybe a pretty toggle.
I saw this tote today (from Boden) and was immediately carried away to the beach. I need this bag to carry my sunscreen (yes I wear sunscreen and yes it is a high spf), a frisbee, my sandals, a visor for shading my face while laying in the sun, a magazine (probably Glamour or In Style), an apple, and a huge soft beach towel perfect for spreading out in the sand. Ahhh, fabulous. What color do you want?
I just love, love, love these colorful felt balls from Ornamentea - one of my favorite stores in Raleigh. I've been eyeing them for a while but I just haven't figured out what to do with them. I almost just want to string them and hang them like a garland around my room because they are so colorful and fun! Well my friend Danielle was inspired to make earrings out of the felt balls, so tonight we are going to try it out. Now the decision is, what color should I use?
How pretty are these rhyming save the date cards from Postal Press? In case you can't read it, it says "hang this tag from your calendar daily to save the date for Ryan and Hailey". I saw another rhyme the other day that I loved for a lingerie party invite (I happen to be throwing one in May) - "Something frilly, something sweet, something to knock John Smith off his feet". Cute!
I painted my nails this weekend with this fun shade of purple from OPI. It's my friend's polish - she buys nail polishes simply because of their fun names and this one is called "Do You Lilac It?"
Good morning! Happy Monday. After a relaxing weekend in SC with John, it's time for a new week. And of course, Monday = The Bachelor. Apparently this week, Jake takes some of the girls on dune buggies. I can only imagine the drama (but at least Michelle is gone!) I had a chance to ride dune buggies in Peru a few summers ago and it was so much fun!
I have entered another contest! The Independent Weekly (distributed weekly in the Triangle) is having a love story contest in honor of Valentine's Day and the best submissions will be featured in their February 3 and 10th editions. I, of course, entered the napkin story about how John and I met. I'll let you know if it makes it in the paper! Go here if you want to enter your love story. 
So I went to The Diner last night for a post - birthday dinner celebration. It was awesome! I am happy to say that we both thought the food was absolutely delicious and we were stuffed when we left. We ordered the buttermilk fried chicken and the Smokeybird sandwich which came with sweet potato fries (yum!). We both loved it, so much in fact that we got a birthday brownie for dessert.
There is a possibility that one (or 2!) of the commercials played during the superbowl this year will be made by a group of people right here in Cary, NC! Doritos is hosting a Crash the Superbowl Contest and these guys entered 2 videos - "Underdog" and "Kids These Days" - in hopes of having a better chance of winning. Much to their surprise, both of their videos were chosen out of 4000+ entries. So the group from NC represents 2 of 6 finalists and only 3 finalists spots will air. Vote for your favorite here! Check out their site here! ("Kids These Days" is pictured above) Good luck!
Since I am the maid of honor in a June wedding this summer, I am on the look out for pretty accessories and things for the bridal party. I just couldn't help but love these little floral belts by emersonmade. And we are carrying yellow flowers! so they are just the right color.
After seeing this picture of brightly colored shoes on Boden's website today, and being outside in 60 degree weather (I can't believe how warm it is today) I just can't wait for spring!
Since today is my birthday, I've been dreaming about birthday cake. My beautiful friend Tori made me a Tres Leches cake (since I am having a fiesta with fajitas and margaritas!) and I can't wait to eat it! She even got me sparkler candles that literally sparkle like sparklers on the 4th of July when you light them - I can't wait!
my margaritas will be oh so delicious in this birthday glass!
Today's surprise (I could get used to this!) was a tub of rocky road ice cream in my freezer! YES!
Here is a great, easy DIY project that I read about on Design*Sponge today by guest blogger Sweet Paul. All you need are 2 buckets that are different sizes, some greenery, and a cold winter night - and we definitely have plenty of those! Here are the directions.
For all of the Locopop lovers out there - all this month at Locopops, if you buy 5 pops than you get a free bar of Escazu chocolate.
