Snippets of the past few weeks

I've been busy trying to write a paper, so my poor blog has been ignored, but here are a few snippets over the past few weeks of things we've done, some from my instagram.

We've had a few rainy days here and it's been lovely!

Not the best picture of Rocky (our algea eater), but he was loving the orange I put in there. 

 

A new joint called Creamistry just opened up near us which serves ice cream with a new twist, liquid nitrogen. It made the ice cream have a wonderful consistency. Super creamy and soft. Definitely a must try. 

 

 A wedding we went to over the weekend.

 Flowers from the hubby and a new candle I bought with an amazing scent that smells like candy, 'sparkling vanilla plum'. Yum!

Just a few of my favorite things

A few things that I absolutely love and just had to share :)

Officially, my first real strand of pearls, courtesy of my favorite man on our 5th Anniversary.

 My new mini jewelry catcher/plate/organizer/lifesaver/ring finder when in panic mode :)

My new tea cup :) This cup lists 5 essential life lessons to live by (according to Buddhism), which apply to everyone, anywhere. I asked someone to translate it for me and this was their rough translation: something about being kind, taking care of elders, having peace...

Washi tape :D wahoo!

  

My new black bag...yes, I have a collection...yes, it's a disease...no, I don't have the room.

 Took my little blue and white plate (newest addition to my dish hoarding disease) to work and it makes me smile :)

Prada Sunglasses that look oh so fabulous on me that I totally bought in my head, but had to leave at the store :D

Washi Tape Plumbing

I love washi tape...I totally need to get me a handful of different colors...oh the things I could do with them. 

Megan from Honey We're Home came up with a fabulous idea for hiding your ugly plumbing under the sink. I'm so tempted to do this...
  

Before:

After:

Oh it's soooo pretty! I am in love with it! This is on my definite to do list someday when I have my own house. But, I can hear my civil engineering father now..."and what happens if the pipe gets clogged and you need to open it"...that's what back up washi tape is for! :D

Teal Quilted Coverlet

I guess you can call this a birthday present to myself, if you don't count all the other things I've bought my self over the past month :D, but this teal/seafoam colored coverlet from Thom Aaron attracted my attention and took my heart and I just couldn't part with it. Unfortunately, all the pillow shams were sold out, so I only have the coverlet, but I'm hoping I can somehow find them in another store somewhere.  The internet has failed me this time, but for now, I have my white quilted pillow shams from my previous coverlet set which seems to work well enough.

 

What do you think? Yay, nay, maybe?

My Weekend

I hate Mondays and I especially hate this one because I didn't do anything productive this past weekend no thanks to Downton Abbey and I didn't get through Season 3 and it's killing me and all I want to do right now is go home and watch it.  I'm having dreams about it...it's addicting...it's terrible...my brain is on a Downton Abbey high. 

I went out for a bit on Saturday to see some friends and made a quick stop at my favorite store.  It really rejuvenates me, even if I don't buy anything.  Then I raced home and spent the next 6 hours getting through season 1 and then spent all day Sunday watching season 2.  I tried to do things while I was watching it, like fold laundry, but it's one of those shows that I really have to pay attention to because they all speak in code.  God...what is with these British! And, Mary will you marry Matthew already...GEEZ!   

And, I made the mistake of wikipediaing the show to get the cast names down in the beginning, and what do you know...spoiler alert.  Now, as I watch the show, I know who's going to marry who, who dies and so forth and it's really upsetting.  Damn you Wikipedia.

Here are some pictures of really cute pieces I found at TJMaxx that I would totally have bought had I had the space :) My hubby's lucky we live in a tiny place.

Totally a piece for a library bookshelf.  

 

Oh...I want these blue cups!

 

 

Wouldn't these large candle "lamps" be adorable in a garden?

 

 I really love this table, especially the cute curled legs.  I think it would look adorable in a girls room or even in a study :) Maybe painted white??

Oh teal...how I love thee!

 My new obsession: ceramic/porcelain filigree jars.  Me totally wants one in white and teal.

Wedding

The hubby and I went to a wedding on Saturday evening in Huntington Beach.  It was a really beautiful evening and a chance to get all dressed up and have some fun.  Everything was so elegant and organized (I love organized weddings!) and the bride looked so happy!

The hotel was situated right near the beach and if it hadn't been so misty, you would have been able to see the ocean.

Puzzle pice "guest book".  Very cute idea.  

Tea station :)

Oh yes, I got me some Persian Tea, a very rare thing at most weddings...GOOD TEA!

Many happy thoughts for the new couple.  Wishing them a long life of happiness and joy with all things beautiful :)