Ready set...

Sorry...but a fair warning that all of my posts will be about my upcoming escape/trip to NYC for Liza's wedding.

All of these Madewell/Crew outfits scream vacation to me!!

I'm soooo ready to go!! :)

In serious need.

of a vacation.

i think that's what this gal is thinking, as she cocks her head to the side in her adorable hat.


she's thinking..."omg, get me OUT of this friggin office. you people are driving me crazy."

i think she's packed and ready, but could be a tish hung over from last nights' pre-vacation cocktails.

and she's completely chilled out...at her destination...ready to roll.

i know i am. totally looking forward to new york next week for Liza's wedding!!!

all via jcrew's looks.

This morning..

i would like to drive back home.....

to this apartment view...

put back on my pjs...
and enjoy a cup (or two) of delicious coffee, without a care in the world.

one can dream..

inspired by Anthro

Doesn't this look like a dream world? My favorite shot from the Anthro video campaign shot in India.

Blog Vacation

Pardon my absence, but I'll be taking a blog vacation. Time to focus on work, get some other fun ideas, and for you to read up on all the other bloggities out there.

*photo cred cousin :)

Sound good? Ok great...thanks for understanding. With upcoming bachelorettes, meetings at work, and weddings, I've got to take a few days off to re-group and prepare :)

sigh

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh she sighs, basking in the sun. ok i'll stop. for now, take a peak at the april anthro catalog. drool!

Nominated at the Lovelies

Cousin Julie nominated me among the fashion blogs at the Lovelies! Hop on over and vote for me asap if you don't mind...and pass on to your friends!!!

http://loveliesaward.blogspot.com/

Look for my blog header, Daily Ann-tidote, with the dandelion!

Here is a pic of last night's hike up Lion's Head and taking a moment to enjoy the sunset...

Independence Day

Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring our nations independence from the kingdom of Great Britain. We took a look at the Declaration of Independence in the newspaper that day, and were reminded of a time in our childhoods where we were required to memorize it.

"We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, and among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

What strikes me most about this sentence is that our Country fought to have the right to pursue happiness. Isn't that amazing? In honor of that topic, I celebrated with my college roommate, Clare, and her family for the weekend in Minnesota. You wouldn't expect it, but the weather was perfect and I came back with a tan (and a neck ache from tubing!)
some relaxing on the dock...
this is sweet Clare:
Some skiing...this is Pete. I don't think I stayed up long enough for a photo op ;)
Some fishing...(Pete's fish)
some reading in the evening... And some wine and talking after sundown...

It was a great vacation and I'm hit hard with a busy (short) week at work! Happy Wednesday :)

Vacation...

It's Summer time... I'm going on a mental vacation...will be back soon...thanks for your comments and feedback in the meantime!!!

xoxo,

ab

Happy Weekend...

Weekend comes early for me, and stays later! I'm leaving for a little getaway to see friends and spend time with the parents. See you Tuesday! In the mean time, be sure to check out my shop! :)

And a poem by Maya Angelou (I love her)

Life Doesn't Frighten Me At All

Shadows on the wall

Noises down the hall

Life doesn't frighten me at all

Bad dogs barking loud

Big ghosts in a cloud

Life doesn't frighten me at all

Mean old Mother Goose

Lions on the loose

They don't frighten me at all

Dragons breathing flame

On my counterpane

That doesn't frighten me at all.

I go boo

Make them shoo

I make fun

Way they run

I won't cry

So they fly

I just smile

They go wild

Life doesn't frighten me at all.

Tough guys fight

All alone at night

Life doesn't frighten me at all.

Panthers in the park

Strangers in the dark

No, they don't frighten me at all.

That new classroom where

Boys all pull my hair

(Kissy little girls

With their hair in curls)

They don't frighten me at all.

Don't show me frogs and snakes

And listen for my scream,

If I'm afraid at all

It's only in my dreams.

I've got a magic charm

That I keep up my sleeve

I can walk the ocean floor

And never have to breathe.

Life doesn't frighten me at all

Not at all

Not at all.

Life doesn't frighten me at all.