Nov

12

A Tarot Cards & Butternut Squash Soup Kinda Sunday

Today ended up being a lovely little Sunday, really. I’m all about action, action, and have a hard time staying at home for an entire day. I’ll usually have to barge out the door and find something to do to get me out! but today i found myself content to stay...

Sep

30

Dreams Do Come True, You See, I Met Francesca Lia Block! <3

I had the most magical Saturday last weekend in Brooklyn, in a charming little bookshop called "Book Court".  here, one of my dreams came true!  I got to meet and talk to Francesca Lia Block, one of my favorite authors ever.   Ever since I read her book...

Sep

10

How REALLY Smiling Brought Me a Divinely Happy Summer! <3

A little while ago before the summer began, i decided that i was going to be happy.  i decided i was going to stop groaning and griping about everything i didn't have - the dreams i've always dreamed that i haven't reached yet - and just enjoy life.  i got that...

Aug

27

It All Started With the Gym... and a Song in My Heart!

There's a song in my head right now, a song in my heart right now.  i just got back from the gym and wondrous things happen inside me when i'm on the elliptical or while i'm in the middle of a yoga class.  i just got back and i'm a slightly sweaty mess so need...

Aug

19

Life's Little Gem Moments: from Blue to Blissful :D

i woke up in the morning with a simple plan of things i could do to make myself feel better, i was feeling a little blue.  i've talked about my now husband Joseph a lot recently, and because of his family situation, he needs to go away frequently.  you'd think...

Jul

19

Part 2!! ...of... The Story of My Not-So-White but Very Red Lace-y and Gold Sparkle-y Wedding Reception

So, part 2 of my wedding reception blog…!  still daunting to write, but i do have the inspiration of some beautiful photos that were taken by Mary & Chris Spurgin, and a couple by Joseph Mary has been my friend since childhood, and she generously...

Jul

09

The Story of My Not-So-White but Very Red Lace-y and Gold Sparkle-y Wedding Reception (Part I)

So, how does one write about such a big, once in a lifetime (hopefully! ) event such as a reception for a wedding?  i've had the hardest time getting started on this blog today because i feel i need to capture all that the day was, but have feelings of "what if i...

Jun

25

How To Get Through the Craziness of Planning a Wedding Party, Using Creativity! <3

So, the final days before what is supposed to be one of the biggest days of my life! ...and i'm stressing out   It's the reception that goes with our impromptu but lovely marriage we had in our living room last november.  a celebration we are determined to...

Jun

15

On Chasing Rainbows, and Happiness

I used to flip out and think something was drastically wrong with the path i was on, if i felt sad or confused. i used to think it meant i needed to change my whole life around, because sadness or confusion was a sign that something wasn't right. and this was only...