Groovy, baby!

Some inspiration is smacking me in the face right now. The song "Paint it Black" by the Rolling Stones! I'm grooving out big time. I've always been into the 60s-70s vibe: modern cuts and flowy styles look fabulous on most people!

To start, a record from those greats of the 60s and 70s, The Rolling Stones! Mick Jaggers giant lips are inspiration alone! From, aptly named seller, TotallyAwesomeVinyl.

Of course, The Stones put me in a trippy mood. The 70s were a pretty cool time, and very mellow. Even the craziest things seemed totally chill. Imagine having your moring tea with this set! It would be a great day indeed! From overthetopoverstock.

This probably has quite a few meanings. I'll leave it to your interpretation. If your pants need to be held up, attach this buckle to your hand crushed leather belt. From RecycleBuyVintage.

No 70s entry would be complete without something with a peace sign on it! The necklace is so adorable! I'd wear it every day with a few other necklaces to spice it up. Modern, yet old school. From WoodNCreations.

These days, no entry is complete without a hippo! This bespectacled gal is totally trippy, totally 70s, and totally cool. From MomentOfZen.

I'm reviving the recipes (at last!). Today, I'm going for a drink and a dessert. The Stones weren't into 3 squares a day, they were into joy and a good time!

The Tequila Sunrise was a favorite of 70s folk. It looks great and tastes even better. There's a link for homemade grenadine on the recipe page. Looks like fun!

One of my personal favorite donuts in a larger form, the Boston Cream Pie! I love this recipe because there's a video attached. Cool, right?

Ok, tomorrow's entry is going to be related to my new job. ;) Then, the Big Fat Summer Challenge post goes up! Get excited!


Ciao!

Reasons for Living.

Today, I'm in a fabulous mood. Here are the reasons:
1. I'm drinking hot coccoa!
2. My Pandora is on the Heatmiser station right now.
3. I am freshly employed.
4. Life is beautiful.
5. I'm exercising regularly.


In honor of this lovely day, I'm going to do multiple posts. (Since, technically, I owe the blog-o-sphere for my absentee-ism.) And I just want to.


This first entry will be a lot of my favorite things. I usually don't share what I'm loving at the moment, but I feel communal right now. As that demon said in the Bible, "We are Legion." :D

A. Over the past couple of days, I've embraced my body more and more. I just love the things I can do. That said, the hippo and I have formed a true bond. We're round, but strong. That's who I am. I love it. I am actually planning a trip to the zoo to get my own shots of hippos to hang in my apartment. This smug mug is a perfect expression of Hippo and Me. From WheeTreasures.

B. In accordance with embracing myself and simplicity, I'm wearing my hair naturally, as it sits atop my head without any help. That sort of beauty is encompassed in this print from AFroDisiacs.

C. I'm in love with decals right now. All sorts of decals. this decal just brings so many great elements together. Cute kitties, birds, and a tree! From ClipArtDecal.

D. I'll admit. I have a favorite etsy seller that I turn to for jewelry. I pick favorites! I just love the cheeky style of her designs. Yep, I'm talking about thelovelyteaspoon! This cute anchor necklace is one more reason to love her stuff. It's absolutely adorable! That little heart is the perfect touch. :) So sweet!

E. What's cuter than moustache pins? Nothing at all. Except perhaps kittens wearing moustaches. Pins from MustacheandFriends. Plush from cordialkitten.

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F. I'm always fascinated by the octopus. Eight legs, super smart, and very ugly. (Or so we'd think!) This cutie is defying the odds by being totally adorable, wearable, and subtle. I love everything. From Alwynstore.

G. I'm into oddities (which I'm sure you can tell), and I love owls (yet another obvious one). So, when those two loves came together with this strange bank, I just had to share! Imagine tossing pennies in there and bringing that bad boy in to the coin star machine! From jayne2333.

H. Small, sweet, muted objects are completely timeless. I'm always searching around for another great find. This petal ring does the job famously. It can be worn with a gown or a t-shirt and jeans. I'm in love with versatility and this piece has it! From littlebugjewelry.

This entry came so easily. I think I'm at a more creative and open place. I'll be sharing on this blog way more often. (Funny, now that I actually have things to do, I want to make time for it!) Everything about this flows. I love you guys! Adios.

Fatshion! My newest discovery!

For awhile now, I've embraced my "largess," shall we say. I know I'm big and I don't really mind it because I'm healthy and have lost plenty of weight since I first decided to take ownership of my body and my health. That said, I've discovered FATshion, a fun way for chubby girls to share their styles. I'm embarking on my first *blog challenge* adventure!

Begins: June 1st

Ends: July 31st

THE RULES:

Wear shorts (NO LEGGINGS, NO TIGHTS!)
Wear something without sleeves
Wear something STRAPLESS
Rock a bathing suit
Wear a bodycon dress/outfit
Go SPANX/shaper free (might be harder for some of us..ahem…ME)
Rock a maxi dress or something similar
Wear something structure-less
Wear a short skirt/dress
YOUR CHOICE: Something you normally wouldn’t wear/do – BE BRAVE!
HOW TO PLAY:

You must photograph yourself doing each of the things listed above. At the end of July write a post with all of your pictures included stating which rule was followed. Leave me a comment with the link, I’ll post all the links with a poll, and we’ll have everyone vote who rocked the challenge the most!

As I'm sure you can imagine, I'm totally thrilled. I recently had a falling out with someone and could definitely use some cheering up. The best way is to go back to my first love, clothes! :)


I'll have to buy shorts/a maxi dress/a strapless something, but I'm totally up for it. I'll be going out tomorrow to snag some things. (Target, Goodwill, and Marshall's/TJ Maxx shall be my mecca)

No blog entry today. Tomorrow I'll be back and in full-effect! Getting into a nice routine around here, actually. I've started working out!

Bye, dear readers. ;)

Baby Delights (for a special little boy!)

(Note: Click the links not the pictures! :D)

So, things in my life are going quite well at the moment. My best friend is pregnant, and I am the godmother to growing boy. He's perfect, she's perfect, the works! I've recently developed an outlook about life that is dependent upon beauty, and new life is definitely a beautiful thing.


In honor of that young life, I'm seeking out the best baby- and mommy-related goods I can find on Etsy. I've set aside some great things that I want to get for them, but I'm going to quest for entirely new stuff for you guys! I'm trying to go organic or natural, just to make things that much healthier for the baby in your life!

First off, I'm in love with natural wood teethers, like this one from littlesaplingtoys. I like them because they're simple and practical. They come in so many different sizes, shapes, and styles that it was hard to choose just one! What a great shop!

Babies love to play and learn! These little animals can let your baby do both! You can play along with your baby/toddler and name the animals as you take them on a woodland adventure or just toss them in the air. =P From justhatched.

Mommy has to wear something while she's buxom, right? This dress from thesimpson is so structured and pretty, with plenty of room for a growing tummy (and if you widen in some other areas, it's forgiving, but highlights your pretty, sculpted shoulders. ;)

Let's not forget that baby must be dressed too! First, a sweet girly onesie!



Then, a boyish onesie!



Both from lynsflinders. So many cute options from them!

A great unscented soap for sweet baby's skin. I like this mild, unscented soap because it won't irratate your baby's skin. From wyldeivy.

I love cute, soft, minky washcloths for the perfect skin on a baby's body! Since discovering the minky fabric, I'm totally in love with it! These washcloths from theposhtots are so cute and very affordable! Even though you only get 3, they're machine washable and just feel better with time!

Because I love variety, I'm going to provide a few options for a very special gift...THE DIAPER CAKE! Yes, all new parents need diapers (and lots of them), but how often do you get to dress it up? Rarely! So, I'm gonna bring you cakes at 3 price points where one will definitely fit your budget! Drum roll please...DUN-DUN-DUN!


1. Who doesn't love Winnie? This 60-diaper cake is perfect if you're hosting a baby shower and need a centerpiece. From ericajmoore. It's pricey, but totally adorable.




2. A more affordable, but still adorable option. That lion looks so ferocious! And I know baby would love to cuddle with it! From ilovepattycakes.




3. This mini-diaper cake is so cute, new parents will gush over it! Tons of characters to choose from and it comes with sweet extras. From nicole4129.

Mommies have needs too, and some of them can be annoying or frustrating for a new parent. One thing for breastfeeding moms to worry about is leaky *ahem* faucets. These bad boys will help with any unwanted leaks. They soften when washed and look great! Even if only you get to see them! From MasonsEcoMom.

Even though that big belly is a constant reminder, sometimes mommies want something a bit more delicate. This necklace is the perfect little trinket to make anyone smile. Those little feet are beyond adorable! From TheTwoBeans.

I could really go on forever, but I'm trying to finish the 2nd season of Arrested Development...so, I've gotta go! I hope you enjoyed this baby edition of Musings! Tomorrow, a daddy and baby edition!

-Bye!

I'm Baaaaack! :D

So, at the moment I feel a strong urge to blog and blog regularly. I'm in a space where I can do anything I choose whenever I choose, and I choose to blog! I'm going to start incorporating myself into the blog, instead of just showing you what great things are out there to buy.

I'm in LOVE with a few things today:

1. Nude Nail Polish like this one from ruthlessrocks.

2. Bunting, especially this sweet floral stuff from heidiadnum. I can imagine it above my kitchen threshold.

3. Large Letters (preferably with neon lighting inside, but we can compromise...) This giant A from ModishVintage is super perfect!

4. Dresses, skirts (anything flowy and colorful!) I think this dress is great because it has 5 different styles in one dress. Talk about bang for your buck! From miablaz

5. Wedges (I hadn't really tried them much, but these last 2 weeks they've been my staple!) I love the green on these wedges from miscusi.

6. Japanese Floats (Etsy is awash with them...I want some in a bowl at my apartment NOW!) I love this small float from lightinawormhole.

7. Plants/Flowering Plants (I'm spending the Summer in Long Island and my grandmother keeps ENDLESS amounts of flowers. I'm going home with some cuttings.) Instead of going for a live flower, I chose this print of peonies from lucysnowephotography which captures the beauty of nature in a simple photograph.

8. Old School Shades (I've discovered a pair of my grandma's that she won't be getting back! ;D) While these Gucci's are a bit out of my price range, they're beautiful! From paisleyfacevintage.

9. Bees and all things bee-related, especially this honey pot from pinkwilly506. I love those little legs!

10. 60s Alcohol bottles (a la Mad Men!) like these from BellaSmiles. They would look great on my endtable! ;)

Whew, I've tired myself out finding all of these gorgeous things! It was more than worth it though. Now, today I'd really like to get out 2 posts. This one was for me, just to get myself past the initial "back-to-blogging" hump. I'd really like to do something special for my friend whose birthday is today...we shall see!
<3

Star Wars!

So, I love Star Wars. It is the only saga that I've actually taken an interest in. It's awesome. I loved Hayden Christensen as Annakin as much as I loved Harrison Ford as Han Solo. Both sets of films had so many high points, I won't list them here. LOL. :)


As you can imagine, there are tons of great items on Etsy related to Star Wars and here are just a few! :)

First off, my favorite characters from Star Wars are definitely Boba Fett and Jango Fett. This candy is such a cute little rendition of of Boba Fett! :) I always used to play him on one of my Star Wars video games from N64 all those years ago! From nicegifts.




Of course, showing your support for the Rebel Alliance around the house is a total necessity! These coasters help you do just that! From BlythHouseCreations.




I love phone covers and I love Stormtroopers, this cover does the trick. From nokomomo.




Yoda. On a t-shirt. Providing you constant life advice. Perfect! This t-shirt does it for me! I love the chalky look! From I Candy Designs.




This is just badass. It doesn't really need much set-up, Vader, on your laptop, SWEET! From LanaKole.




I didn't know that people made crayons, but they do! This Star Wars set has all the quintessential characters. From GaddyNipperCrayons.

Today's entry was simple, but I really enjoyed browsing through all the great Star Wars stuff on Etsy. There is really SO much more that I couldn't touch on, so check it out on your own!

Signing off. :)

St. Patty's Day!

So, tomorrow's a holiday. St. Patrick's Day is a Christian holiday to honor Saint Patrick which became a day of feast (according to the God's of wikipedia). Generally, I spend the day drinking Bailey's and taking care of my usual affairs.

Of course, this is my St. Patty's themed entry, which should provide you with loads of enjoyment!


First up, the wearables:


Everyone knows you have to wear something green, and these cute little shamrock earrings from lotusflwrs get the point across perfectly!




This moss necklace is not only cute, it's a sustainable piece of jewelry. Low cost, low energy use, very little artificial! From WarmCountryMeadows.




This bag is SO cute! You don't get much for Irish than plaid! From OpenDoorStudio.




Next up, the Eats!


The obvious and completely necessary shamrock cookie from SwankyBakes.




I think this cupcake is a unique St. Patty's Day treat. Also, it has my favorite: Bailey's! From 4CupcakesSake.

This holiday requires a hearty recipes, and beef pie always does the trick!




A sweetie for the side, this Irish Potato Candy seems like an interesting option.




For a true dessert and some of my FAVORITE St. Paddy's Day drink fare, this frozen yogurt would certainly hit the spot!

Alright, don't get too sloshed! Enjoy your holiday!


Slán!