how much?

I am in love with this faded nautical tote from Forever 21, but more in love with the orange laquererd chain inside that keep your keys away from the bottom of the bag. Oh and did I mention it's less than $13.00?

a must have

This appliance combines all of my favorite things....retro, turquoise, breakfast, and efficiency! This is a must have for my counter top! Does it get any cuter?

new years resolution: taking a break

 

The Indigo Bunting Shop

For awhile now, I've been thinking about how much time and space social media takes up in my day and have been quite convicted about it.  Of course I love blogging, facebooking, tweeting, and sharing my life with people, but I often think how much time I could be spending in museums, libraries, parks, and traveling instead. So this is the year. 2012. I am suspending my social media accounts and living life less behind my computer.  Of course, I couldn't let go of everything, so I will still be blogging here from time to time and posting on instagram.  So follow me there, and I hope you have a very Happy New Year!

holy sale batman

So much is on sale at Anthropologie right now it's insane. And not only that, you get to take an additional 50% off the sale price. I could have done some major damage, but instead picked up a gift or two and then happened upon these adorable paper products by Rifle Paper Co. that were also half off! Major score! Here's wishing you all a wonderful holiday and a very Merry Christmas! For the next few days I can't wait for home-made roast chicken and lots of movie watching!

in need of holiday cheer?

If you are looking for something to entertain all that extended family after you've polished off those leftovers, come see me and the gals of FIVE in our first Holiday Hangover show at the Belcourt Theatre on December 28th! We are back with our irreverent (yet family-friendly) take on the season, and you won't want to miss it. Grab some tickets today, and gift them to your favorite someone, or better yet, to yourself - because gosh darn it, you deserve it! Come spend the evening with us, and we promise you a sensational time! 

video and photo via anthony matula

holiday lights

 

Mr. Matty decided to decorate the outside of the house while I was away working Nutcracker. We don't do a whole lot, but have the usual pre-lit garland and a vintage light up Santa. So, when he texted me telling me one of the garlands had gone out, I thought..."oh well that is that...we will just settle for a Santa this year".  Well, I came home to this.  Matty had "fixed" the lack of garland by wrapping some of our netted lights (usually thrown on the bushes) around the banister.  At first I was horrified by the white trashery that had occurred on our front porch, but then I laughed.  Love you honey!

last minute gifts: old navy

If you are still in need of a few gifts for a special gal in your life, may I suggest these fabulous things from Old Navy?

i eat gluten free: chocolate chip cookies

 

For the past few months, sugar has pretty much been obsolete in our house. So in the holiday spirit, Mr. Matty requested some cookies when I ran out to the store yesterday. While shopping, I stumbled upon a new item at my favorite food store, and hesitantly placed them in my cart. I thought, "there is no way these are going to taste good, but maybe they won't taste like cardboard either".  I was blown away. These are the best gluten free cookies I have ever tasted, and they remind me of Kayce's, which I never thought anything could come close to. If you or your family eats GF, take it from me, these will slap a smile on your face. 

what day is it?

I don't know about you, but another month is flying by. For the past few weeks I have been working behind the scenes at the Nashville Ballet Nutcracker! If you haven't seen this Nutcracker, you must! I'm so impressed with everyone involved with this company and working in the costume shop around all the gorgeous tutu's is heavenly! Also, it makes me long to be a ballerina all over again! The Nutcracker runs for their final weekend this weekend. Get your tickets before they are gone!

christmas at gen's

Over the weekend, the fabulous Gen had a Christmas party.  She and her husband Ben outdid themselves. I am always inspired by her clever home decor & table settings, and can never get over Ben's amazingly yummy and beautifully plated food. We partied late into the night, and with the 4 of us gals, there is always a little trouble to get into!

photos by Gen (pictured Gen, Kayce, Sara, Me)