Cutest

baby announcement ever. Just thought I'd share my college roomie Abri's baby announcement this morning since I'm climbing out from under a pile of work at the moment :)

Party in Pink

After seeing the ads for the JCrew collection, perhaps I should reconsider my general disdain for the color pink?

The neon and glittery pinks featured are so striking!!

PS-weekend in Amarillo totally kicked my butt. Julie and I are still laughing about it!!

Stay warm

and fabulous.

image via The Sartorialist

Hair

I mean, I'm all about taking fashion risks, but I have to be honest...I'm glad my hair doesn't look this frightening when I wake up in the am.

Amarillo by evening..

Yes, that's right. Headed back to Amarillo this weekend. You may remember my post from the summer trip. It's actually rare for me nowadays to make two trips a year to this lovely place, but our Mammaw is turning 80, so we're getting together to celebrate!

First thing on the agenda on Saturday morning? Chocolate chip pancakes....

Julie (and her husband Chris) and I are staying at Mammaw and Pawpaw's house so we can have first dibs :)

The atypical.

I like the odd dishes and kitchenware that Anthropologie sells. I also like mugs and cups that are more rustic... As I spied the section on their site, I was picturing the perfect outfit to wear with it..

...waking up in the morning to a nice mug of coffee....

...in a relaxed striped tunic (perhaps with leggings, boots, and a shawl sweater?)...

...sitting down to dinner in this unique flatware...

...with candlelight, something warm, and this rich colored dress...

...sipping some tea (or a hot toddy?) in the evening...

...in this sweet little frock...

Anthro

Wouldn't it be great if you could write up an Anthro wish list (one a month? one per catalog? one any old time you feel like it?) and some little fairy would purchase those things for you...without tampering with your credit card? Someone please figure out a way to make that happen.

Alicia and I got the catalog in the mail yesterday. Some very bold prints and patterns...and some very classic staples. In particular, I held open the page with the booties at the bottom with a lemon so Al would be sure to see it.

How practical are these pants!? So cute!

I love the patterns and lines on this cardigan.

What is up with these booties!? They are cute..daring..intriguing...don't you think?

Alright..back to reality. Sigh...