personal accomplishment

Alden was out of town this past week and half of last week which usually leaves me in a muddled lonely mess. But this time, this time as long as the sun was up I was thriving. My self centered single life returned for a moment and my eyes were opened. I felt so inspired, so ME.

 I watched this interesting show (the whole season in one night) and felt inspired by the human ability to create, dream and succeed. Throughout college my motto was I CAN DO ANYTHING. And when I said anything I LITERALLY meant anything. Somewhere along the way I let this realization slip away. I was in a dark place for a while but I'm coming back, IT'S coming back. My dreams, my hopes, my goals. Alden has been my number one fan, always pushing and encouraging, but when you are your own worst enemy the only the voice that matters is the one in your head. My voice is changing from can't to can. From no to yes. From fear to faith. And I get butterflies thinking about where it will take me.

One of the best feelings in the world is the feeling of accomplishment. A feeling I wanted for YOU. But not anymore. Because now its personal, just as it always should have been.

wear/there/Italy

dress | hat | bag | sandals | skinnies | glasses | sweater | shoes | Italy

I am quarter Italian so I've dreamed about going to Italy ever since I was little and while I won't be going anytime soon my friend is! So this post is for her. She had concerns about what to wear since it will be so hot. My new go to look for the summer are dresses! What a better way to keep the air circulating?  Right?

So here are some looks I've put together and good news! They are more realistic and affordable, in fact there is nothing over $33.00!

Maxi Dress

I'm talking maxi dresses over at Say Yes to Hoboken today. Have you gotten one yet? They are seriously life changing and I am already on the look out for another.

ps. The poll is closed and looks like wear/there is going to be sticking around! I'm going to make a few changes and try to make the outfits a little bit more affordable, at least some of the pieces. Check back in tomorrow for wear/there/Italy!

happy friday!

 Image via here

I am home sick in bed today so I thought I would make a list for you of some of my favorite links (and my favorite image) I have found around the web recently.  Happy Friday!

Everyone loves a good engagement story. How about this one involving a horse named flickr!

Did you know that Apple computers had their own clothing line?... back in 1986. Alden found this little gem and I wish it was still around so we could get matching sweat shirts for Christmas.

We've already had one movie night in the back yard (see here) but I think next time around I will have to step it up a notch and include concessions (thanks to Jordan's awesome outdoor movie night inspiration!)

Now this is my kind of party. A messy paint party. YES PLEASE. What a lucky 8 year old.

I am dying over this kitchen before and after. SO in love with the results! Especially the open wood shelves above the sink. Beautiful.

I am hoping the weather behaves this weekend so I can make this perfect summer dessert and not have to opt out for hot chocolate instead!

ps. have you voted yet?... Check out my poll over there on the upper right and help me decide if the wear//there posts should stay or go!

Wear//there poll

I started the wear//there series while Alden and I were trying to decide where to go on our trip. Well we've made our decision and even bought our tickets!!! (Click here to see where we are going). But now the question is, should I continue with the wear//there series??? I've put a little poll up on the side where you can go vote. If you DO want it to stick around then leave me a comment and let me know what places you would like to see me do wear//there posts for. The skies the limit! I could maybe even do a post for what to wear to the moon... MAYBE. Don't hold me to that :). The poll closes next Wednesday so vote now!