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Sometimes I look for style inspiration, most of the time though, I'm pretty certain I know what I want and what suits me versus focusing on trends. But right now I can't stop referring back to this gorgeous spread in W's January issue. I'm sure that I'm behind the curve, because I just recently saw it (my mom gives me her W when she's finished with it), but I am drawn back again and again.


I'm always more interested in style than in fashion I guess, and I don't pay that much attention to designers, but I think this so wonderfully styled and photographed that I am taking a second look at many of the spring shows!

Go Lola - it's your birthday...

First sugar and fat, one day shy of her 1st b-day. She liked the fries better. That's my girl.

For your birthday, mama bought herself these....

Does anyone else ever feel bad when they win things on Ebay? I know how I feel when I don't win something I really want. I just hope this person didn't want them as much as I did. But to them I could say "refer back to previous blog posts, I REALLY wanted these exact shoes!". God, I just Ihope they fit.

I want SHOES!!!

These to be specific...

Sorel Caribou - because there's like 3 feet of snow here.



J Crew Sienna Moccasins - because the moccasins I wear around the house aren't really suited for winter time - these I could actually leave the house in.


Ferragamo Vara - because they're awesome and I think they'd be a nice alternative to wearing something super flat, which although I do more often now, still doesn't feel like "me".


And, I still want those clogs from my Christmas post!

Been a while

Can't believe how long it's been since I posted. I was off work for nearly 2 weeks! Here are some basics:

Kirk's brother, sister in law and little niece were here for a week from just before Christmas to just before New Years - that was a blast.

Lola got dedicated.... on Christmas Eve. It was very beautiful and special -all of our immediate family and some close friends were there, and the blessings are really wonderful. And there's just something so magical to me about Christmas Eve. Lola sort of had her finger in her nose the whole time...oh well.

We had 3 obligations on Christmas Day, which was a whirlwind, but fun.

Gift highlights:
Mine - A novel called Brooklyn (from my father in law) I'm halfway through and I love it, the striped Rodarte for Target shirt - which I've already worn a ton and some Vitamin C Serum from my dear mother - who is ever concerned with skin health.
Kirk's - ping pong table (from yours truly), a collection of Marx Brothers movies, some boring game called Sequence that he's really into.
Lola's - vintage Fisher Price toys from mama, pink cashmere ballet cardigan with bumble bee embroidered (bees are sort of our family crest), a battery operated dog from Great Grandpa that barks and flips when turned on, and from my dear aunt the Tale of the Two Bad Mice, which was my very favorite Beatrix Potter story.
And really - happy, healthy, loving families we see often are the best gift (seriously!).

We had a kick ass New Years Day Party, which I think will be a tradition. Ping pong was a hit as were mimosas and the sausage chili Kirk made - I didn't really have any, but apparently, it was quite good.

Visual aids....

Shop Update! Shoes!

Here's a look at the shoes I just added to the Etsy shop! They're all so cute, and not one of them is my size.

Brown Knee Boots

Black Suede Lace-up Pumps

Metallic Studded Flats

Brown Western Ankle Boots

We're counting down til Christmas. I've got two gifts left to buy, and all of them to wrap. But am looking forward to it! My theme this year is black/white/green. Very exciting times here.

And for me...

This might be the longest gift guide I make, but, hey - this is my blog.

We'll start off with two of these. My bedside tables are too small - every time I try to put something on them while in bed, I end up dropping it (phone, glasses, book).

From West Elm

A couple of things from the Rodarte for Target Collection. The navy and white striped tee and that leopard bow belt for now. Can't tell for sure what else I like!

I've been looking for something like this for a while, and this piece from the Lake and Stars/Urban Outfitters collaboration is gorgeous.

From Urban Oufitters

I really want a pair of clogs, and I don't think they get any better than these in Bordeaux.

From Hasbeens

I haven't gotten a new coat for a few years, and I adore this one.

From Orla Kiley

Aaaaaand, lets see...all the time in the world to spend with my family and friends! Not too much to ask, right?

Rabbit Ears

I finally found some rabbit fur ear muffs. And I do love them.

Even though the headband is strangely shaped as a result of being coiled up for 20+ years, and they're are shedding. And no - I didn't wear them at work all day, though I kinda wanted to. Dang - make up anyone?! At least I'm a little more put together than this by the time anyone else arrives at my office. I'm the early bird!