tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29863143911470706572024-03-13T13:52:51.757-07:00lovely sundaysStephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-82179806448141203852012-09-06T08:56:00.000-07:002012-09-06T08:56:38.101-07:00the guys. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
If you had to pick who was more nervous on our wedding day, it would easily have been Marcus. One of the many reasons why we fit so well is because I am usually calm and Marcus is usually anxious in stressful situations. In most cases. I wasn't worried about him on our day because I knew he was surrounded by his best friends, and they would ease his nerves (whether it required a shot glass or not). Dustin, Chris & Trevor are an outstanding group of men and I am so glad they stood next to us on our wedding day. </div>
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So I guess a little liquid encouragement was required....</div>
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Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-31075784569875933802012-08-31T16:56:00.001-07:002012-08-31T16:59:17.159-07:00wedding photos: the girls.<div style="text-align: center;">
So I have been procrastinating posting wedding photos, because I believe subconsciously I was stressed about having to chose photos. I wanted to chose just a few photos that captured our day perfectly. Well all the photos capture our day just the way I imagined everything could look. We could not have chosen a better photographer, <a href="http://mikaelaruthblog.com/2012/07/rowenas-inn-on-the-river-wedding-stephanie-marcus/">Mikaela Ruth</a>, and as a result I am having a hard time choosing my favorite photos. So let's break it up into a few posts. First, my bridal party. I don't think a bride has ever had a more gorgeous group of bridesmaids. Not only are they beautiful on the outside, but Michelle, Gillian & Christina all have a charisma and inner beauty that makes them glow. </div>
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Marcus had the girls give me a gift from him, and he could not have chosen a gift more perfect for the occasion. Tiffany pearl earrings have been on my ultimate wish list since the classic movie Breakfast at Tiffany's. Inside that little blue box wrapped in white satin ribbon, was a pair of pearl earrings just for me. I wear pearls everyday, but these ones are special. They will always bring me back to this moment I got to share with my best friends, and remind me of one of the many reasons why I love my husband so much. </div>
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Paparazzi. Christina admitted "I think I like photos more than real life". </div>
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Look at Michelle's tiny baby bump! Five months pregnant, and she was one of the last one's to go to bed that night!</div>
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London was the cutest flower girl a wedding has ever seen. She can be a little shy, especially around new people. All it took was a few marshmallows and a little "Call Me Maybe" for her to laugh with the rest of us and party her little heart out!</div>
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We walked down the aisle. We said 'I do'. We took photos. We drank cocktails. We laughed. We danced. Bouquets & garters were thrown. Cupcakes and cake pops were enjoyed. Goodbye's were said. We honeymooned. We're home.</div>
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What a whirlwind adventure the last two weeks has been. I received our collection of photographs & can't wait to sure later this week!</div>Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-87099711304920067292012-07-03T09:16:00.001-07:002012-07-03T09:16:12.290-07:00bridal shower deux<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'm still dreaming in pink after the shower that very good family friends, Patsy & Emily, hosted for me. The day turned out perfect, and was all wrapped up just minutes before the biggest summer storm rolled in. The food, the decor, the family & friends - it was all so wonderful (& overwhelming - I don't think this girl will ever get used to that kind of attention!). Patsy & Emily are full of fabulous ideas, and clearly when they put their heads together they are capable of amazing things!</div>
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The string art that emily whipped up the night before! That would have taken me weeks!</div>
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Myself and the shower host!</div>
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Lovely shower hosts!</div>
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Me and my maid of honor!</div>
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Everything was so yummy! Those pink squares are "Stephanie" bars that my grandma made the day before I was born. She used pink icing in hopes that my parents would have a baby girl! </div>
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The youngest shower guest!</div>
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I can't stop saying what a wonderful day it was. I am so blessed to have such amazing friends & family!</div>Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-3758184915272445542012-06-03T14:58:00.000-07:002012-06-03T14:58:00.376-07:00surprise!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My amazing, talented, and creative friend Michelle & her Mom, Genelle, threw me the most amazing girly bridal shower I could have ever dreamed up! From the surprise to the food to the decor, I was seriously in awe. I was under the impression that I was picking Michelle up at her parent's house last Sunday. We were supposed to be going to take a peek at the progress on Michelle & Morgan's new home. However, I pulled into her parent's driveway and this gorgeous group of ladies was waiting for me!</div>
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Emily & her baby, Quinn!</div>
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Michelle & her 'baby', Peanut. Peanut is going to have to learn to share because Michelle is expecting and is due in November!</div>
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I just can't stop saying how blessed I am to have such great friends & family. I love how our upcoming wedding is bringing everyone together, it's so much fun! Maybe we should get married every five years? I think Marcus would beg to differ - my stress form wedding plan is enough to do us for a lifetime! And now, I'm off to see Michelle & Morgan's house for real this time!</div>Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-2755415807834709662012-05-22T20:49:00.001-07:002012-05-22T20:49:25.720-07:00two months.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
two months. 6o-ish days. 1440 hours until we get married. so excited I can hardly contain it!</div>
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This weekend I found myself at my parent's neighbor's home to peruse her vintage collections for our wedding. <a href="http://vintagehomecolleen.blogspot.ca/">Colleen's home</a> has been in decor magazines a handful of times, she has a booth at an antique mall in Ft. Langley, and sells to decor stores in Vancouver. Her collection of refinished antiques and glassware is seriously breathtaking, and overwhelming! What caught my attention the most, were the beautifully repainted antique frames that have been transformed into gorgeous mirrors & fun chalkboards. I love vintage mirrors. I would rather hang a pretty antique mirror in a large beveled brightly colored frame, than a piece of artwork any day. </div>
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so unexpected in a bathroom, but makes a serious impact. </div>
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this mirror breaks up the print and offers a touch of glamour with the reflection the light fixture</div>
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again, this mirror breaks up a loud print and adds elegance to the space</div>
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I love the idea of leaning a mirror on the wall behind the head of the table, your guests get a chance to observe all the conversation at your table!</div>
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okay seriously? who is lucky enough to own that many beautiful gold vintage mirrors. In my dreams!</div>
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So I am on the search for something pretty like these to hang above our fireplace, and it wouldn't hurt if I could find one for our dining room..oh and one for our entryway. The list goes on! </div>
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Colleen, of <a href="http://vintagehomecolleen.blogspot.ca/">Vintage Home</a>, will have a booth at the <a href="http://scoutvintagemarket.blogspot.ca/">Scout Handmade + Vintage Market</a> this upcoming Saturday - and you'll find me there searching for a mirror!</div>Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-48985424676878610942012-04-29T11:54:00.002-07:002012-04-29T11:56:35.400-07:00my new favorite treat.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
With a little less than 3 months to go until the big day (and not to mention a vacation where we'll be in our bathing suits the entire time), we are both hitting the gym and trying to eat clean and healthy. I have a sweet tooth that is pretty hard to control, but I have tweaked one of my favorite banana muffin recipes to satisfy my sweet tooth without the guilt. Subbing all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour, and using applesauce instead of oil deems them 'healthy' in my books. These are seriously so yummy & moist. I usually have to make a new batch every weekend (they freeze great) because we love them so much. A cup of vanilla tea and one of these muffins after dinner curbs my sweet cravings!</div>
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<br />Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-62222036204230056772012-04-09T13:04:00.001-07:002012-04-09T13:05:29.115-07:00playing on repeat.<div style="text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/38095812?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="400"></iframe><br />
<a href="http://vimeo.com/38095812">"Now That I've Found You" - Nikki Reed & Paul McDonald</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user5722673">Glass Jar Photography</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">can't stop listening to this song! the chaos of wedding planning can make you forget about the reasons why this party is happening in the first place, and this song brings it all back into perspective. what can I say? I love a good love song. </div>Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-49013346802514008152012-04-07T13:33:00.000-07:002012-04-07T13:33:26.548-07:00yes, I still want to blog.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It has been over a month since my last post, yikes! If anything, that can explain how busy life has been. We are almost ready to send out wedding invites with the blog address, so I figured I should make some time in this hectic schedule to at least make it look like I use this blog. Marcus has been beyond busy with his new solo real estate venture, but he has definitely been rewarded for all of his hard work - #1 realtor for march 2012 (shhh, he'll kill me if he knows I put that on here). I am so proud of him, he is seriously so great with people and knows the business inside and out. Spring has finally arrived in our backyard, the grass is growing like crazy and the tulips have started to come up. As pretty as it is to look at, there's a lot of yard work to get going on, which also has Marcus busier than ever. Your probably wondering why I'm not Marcus' eager yard work assistant?! Unfortunately I am stuck inside wrapping up the last couple weeks of my UBC classes. One more literature review to write and I am in full wedding planning, no distractions, mode. I am also very excited to try to keep this blog a little more up to date. Can't wait! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We managed to get away in february for some much needed R&R. A quick trip to Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa left us feeling rejuvenated, and gave us a kick start to make it through the rest of winter. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F4QzEOEPniI/T4CiBteqdxI/AAAAAAAAB7w/vm9FSyItwhQ/s1600/Picture+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="197" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F4QzEOEPniI/T4CiBteqdxI/AAAAAAAAB7w/vm9FSyItwhQ/s400/Picture+2.png" style="border: none;" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The lake is seriously so beautiful in winter, a bright turquoise color. Chocolate strawberries and champagne were waiting in our room for us when we got back from our couples massage. Perfect. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_G9OMRkh0MI/T4CiCxgxnaI/AAAAAAAAB74/qOlISZ3l6rw/s1600/Picture+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_G9OMRkh0MI/T4CiCxgxnaI/AAAAAAAAB74/qOlISZ3l6rw/s400/Picture+3.png" style="border: none;" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been getting so used wearing scrubs all day, changing into my workout clothes after work, and then coming home and putting on pjs. It was so nice to dust off some nice clothes and heels for an evening. Oh how I have missed them! Marcus has a love for jazz, and the copper room restaurant has a resident jazz band. Needless to say conversation over dinner was minimal because he was in a 'jazz coma', but it was nice to see him relax a little.<br />
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I've missed blogging so much, it's a little creative outlet that I have been craving amidst dental hygiene research. One more paper to go, and I'm sure you'll see a lot more from me. 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text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/tibi_peplum-waist_striped_cotton_jacket/thing?id=49707425">tibi waist striped jacket</a> --- my favorite!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/pink_peplum_slash_neck_dress/thing?id=50024849">pink peplum slash neck dress</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/mulberry_metallic_crepe_peplum_top/thing?id=50351737">mulberry metallic crepe peplum top</a> --- okay, I have two favorites</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/bronze_brains_skirt/thing?id=43155871">bronze glitter skirt</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/sass_bide_pick_mix_embroidered/thing?id=48262510">sass & bide embroidered dress</a></div>Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-23528867092430916922012-02-26T11:14:00.000-08:002012-02-26T11:14:56.621-08:00texture.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">organizing textiles for our wedding has inspired the way I think about texture. blush and mint colored tulle, metallic table linens, etching on vintage glass, an ivory organza dress, & sparkly baubles come to mind when I envision our wedding. texture is so often over looked, however it adds a powerful dimension and depth to design. texture releases design from the confines of lines and color, and gives a room or a piece of clothing a 'feel'. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-999dZ_WDL-0/T0qAnXRvb2I/AAAAAAAAB3w/u9OL6NE7zrA/s1600/Picture+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-999dZ_WDL-0/T0qAnXRvb2I/AAAAAAAAB3w/u9OL6NE7zrA/s1600/Picture+1.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H4pALWJRjZ8/T0qAn8T9XlI/AAAAAAAAB34/pIcFbwaISW0/s1600/Picture+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">on sunday we played some cards with my family, and as I lose interest pretty quickly I resorted to relaxing on the couch with kassie. <br />
tulips! in january! I was so excited I had to snatch some up at the grocery store. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">one of my goals for this year was to stop purchasing black, white and grey clothing. safe, goes with everything, but boring. I want to add more color and print to my wardrobe. a quick shopping trip to zara and h&m got me going with some colorful and printed blouses, and a cute navy blazer with pintucks (my favorite!) below the pockets.<br />
I was delighted to find some amazing post-christmas wrapping paper & gift tags (marked down, and then marked down again!), at a store I don't normally walk into. it all ties into a vintage, cozy, woodland christmas theme that I am going to use for gifts next year.<br />
along with my goals for brightening up my wardrobe, I also want to work on brightening up our home. I found these pillows for our family room, and would love to find some smaller coral colored chevron pillows to match. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">friday was a fun day - I picked up my wedding dress and tried on some veils and other fun accessories with it. my dress made it safely to my parents, where I won't be tempted to show marcus!<br />
we had well deserved lattes at <a href="http://www.caffeartigiano.com/">caffe artigiano</a>, a new discovery. the best coffee I have had since europe, but the lattes taste much better when sipping from a porcelain mug and not the to-go cups. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this wreath on our front door is the last remnant of our christmas decor, I keep forgetting to take it down!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">we went with my parents for a drive down to deception pass in washington. the sun was shining, but oh my was it cold! the two pictures on the right were taken from on top of the bridge. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">another part of my new years goals, not resolutions, was to improve on the amount of times I workout or make it to the gym every week. I also wanted to help marcus improve on the amount of times he makes it to the gym too. I put monthly fitness trackers on the fridge, and so far it's pretty satisfying to see your physical activity summarized for the week.<br />
six months and counting until the big day! we are cracking down on wedding planning!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I finally removed all the remains of christmas wrap, ribbons & glitter from my desk and the floor of my office. I have space when I sit down to do homework now!<br />
these blueberry bran muffins were not the tastiest, but they were packed with fibre, little sugar, and low in fat. I froze them, and have been eating them for breakfast on the way to work. </td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love this idea of using my instagram photos to post about my week. Let's see if I can keep it up!</div>Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-34646916399804322142012-01-14T18:04:00.001-08:002012-01-14T18:05:33.747-08:00headboards.<div style="text-align: center;">our modge podge collection of furniture (where hand-me-downs go to rest) and outdated bedroom has me pinning up a storm of beautiful boudoirs. the bedroom is my favorite place, it is where you start your day and end your day. I love curling up in bed on a saturday morning with a book and reading until I feel guilty enough to get out of bed. although right now, I feel less than inspired by our bedroom surroundings and I am planning a bedroom makeover for the spring. these are my favorite bedrooms that will inspire our new space (notice all the fabric headboards - obsessed!). </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">white is such a crisp color, especially for linens in a bedroom. everything matches white the combinations are endless. white is a blank canvas for different colors and textures. we don't have a dog (yet!), so white duvet covers and euro shams would be a good choice for our bedroom. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">tall, rectangular & tufted. the perfect headboard. with so many beautiful DIY headboard projects floating around pinterest and the creative world, anyone (including us!) can have large statement piece like this for less. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">speaking of colors, fabrics and textures, these two rooms have a gorgeous combination of them all. velvet, deep royal colors, abstract prints, neutral draping, and glossy mirrored side dressers. the best for last, these are my favorite rooms. to make our very own headboard, I'm on the hunt for rich blue velvet (as close to the photo above as I can get). </td></tr>
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</style> <![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Pea Amy*Rica Script';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">watching</span></span>...I am so glad santa left midnight in paris in my stocking. watching it transported us back to our spring vacation in paris, and reminded us how magical and wonderful the city of paris really is. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Pea Amy*Rica Script'; font-size: x-small;">reading</span>... I finished <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sarahs-Special-Gift-Tatiana-Rosnay/dp/1250004217/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325304791&sr=8-1">sarah's key</a> in just a couple days because I could barely put the book down. it is a unique story that focuses on a little jewish girl in france. her life gets turned upside down when thousands of jewish families are taken from their homes during WWII. this book makes it easy to envision the conditions of the war, and the descriptive writing can make the book hard to read at times. however, it is a wonderful and fulfilling story. santa also left <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_7?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=the+guernsey+literary+and+potato+peel+pie+society&x=0&y=0&sprefix=the+gue">the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society</a> in my stocking, which I have just picked up and started reading. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Pea Amy*Rica Script'; font-size: x-small;">relaxing</span>...a perfect relaxing day to me is waking up for early morning yoga, and then heading to the gym. coming home for my favorite fruit and yogurt, and curling up with a latte and my favorite magazines. this day happened once over my holidays, but it's once more than I thought it was going to happen. perfect. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9CKUFyGCSiw/Tv6EKxOdGoI/AAAAAAAAB1M/kFLifbJkyHU/s1600/Picture+13.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img style="border:none;" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9CKUFyGCSiw/Tv6EKxOdGoI/AAAAAAAAB1M/kFLifbJkyHU/s1600/Picture+13.png" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Pea Amy*Rica Script'; font-size: 32px;"> </span></div>Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-47717527369057561832011-12-28T21:48:00.000-08:002011-12-28T21:50:36.392-08:00before christmas.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">here is a little peak of us preparing for christmas. the hustle & bustle before christmas prevented me from sharing this earlier, and now that I am on holidays until new years it has been hard to be motivated to do anything but read & sip tea all day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jKkMsbXQw_E/Tvv6UWfGLuI/AAAAAAAABz8/ExzFfcLj4Us/s1600/Picture+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jKkMsbXQw_E/Tvv6UWfGLuI/AAAAAAAABz8/ExzFfcLj4Us/s400/Picture+2.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> david & marcus being brave and very patient with my detailed instructions for setting up the perfect christmas light display. I was a little upset when we discovered that absolutely no one carries the old style christmas lights - the clear ones, my favorite! I think a house looks so classic when only clear lights are used. I can't stand the LEDs, but I had to deal with it this year. although, admittedly the 'warm white' color has grown on me. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uTAHPSSlQAo/Tvv7nz2hi6I/AAAAAAAAB0g/jktHCwy6HTM/s1600/DSC05184.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uTAHPSSlQAo/Tvv7nz2hi6I/AAAAAAAAB0g/jktHCwy6HTM/s400/DSC05184.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">kassie also being very patient with me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B12Oy0WuNqc/Tvv6VY5hGiI/AAAAAAAAB0E/nmTYz5DpUh4/s1600/Picture+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B12Oy0WuNqc/Tvv6VY5hGiI/AAAAAAAAB0E/nmTYz5DpUh4/s400/Picture+3.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VzQ-0BMRNsY/Tvv8ECQ_gYI/AAAAAAAAB00/WV8cL0Hjkow/s1600/DSC05318.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VzQ-0BMRNsY/Tvv8ECQ_gYI/AAAAAAAAB00/WV8cL0Hjkow/s400/DSC05318.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">our blue & silver christmas tree, with the newest additions - an eiffel tower & a diamond ring. pretty perfect to represent our year. thank goodness for my parents who donated their old imitation tree to us last year. as grateful as we are, the tree has seen one of it's last christmas'. I'm thinking a pre-lit white imitation tree next year - with gold, silver, brass and white ornaments. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WvNHooV2EEI/Tvv6T7O4_YI/AAAAAAAABz0/qKVby12uQkU/s1600/Picture+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WvNHooV2EEI/Tvv6T7O4_YI/AAAAAAAABz0/qKVby12uQkU/s400/Picture+1.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I tried my hand at being a little more creative with wrapping paper & ribbon this year. I have collected a lot of inspiration from pinterest, and stocked up on wrapping necessities after christmas - so next year's gifts will be even prettier. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cm2QDKi-NO4/Tvv6WsVCIiI/AAAAAAAAB0U/y4oPXhUN7kg/s1600/Picture+5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cm2QDKi-NO4/Tvv6WsVCIiI/AAAAAAAAB0U/y4oPXhUN7kg/s400/Picture+5.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">new cushions for the front room couches, a little upgrading to marcus' bachelor pad. thank-you grandma for being a wonderful seamstress!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GhsNokeiwTA/Tvv6V6O_PtI/AAAAAAAAB0M/sIcWA-XlZ9g/s1600/Picture+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GhsNokeiwTA/Tvv6V6O_PtI/AAAAAAAAB0M/sIcWA-XlZ9g/s400/Picture+4.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">two items that I forgot we had purchased last year after christmas. it was like christmas morning when I opened the storage boxes to find our new stockings & eiffel tower stocking hangers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we are off to sun peaks to ring in the new year with family & friends. christmas day photos & new years photos to come when we get back. happy new year! xoxo</div>Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-1935922762035362132011-12-25T08:40:00.000-08:002011-12-25T08:40:18.940-08:00merry christmas.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/154952043398695611_waPRickn_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/154952043398695611_waPRickn_c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">merry christmas! xoxo</div>Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-10141418370447983182011-12-22T17:26:00.000-08:002011-12-22T17:26:51.972-08:00gift wrap.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.greylikesweddings.com/">grey likes weddings</a> really is a gift wrap guru. this year I think I improved on my gift wrapping skills (pictures to come!), but they are no where near the genius of these sparkly, glittery, jeweled & broached packages. the combination of lush fabrics, royal blues and greens, copper sparkles and jewels is one gorgeous and festive combination. next year, I think I will be searching for sparkly broaches, rings, earrings and necklaces to wrap around packages. the packaging is a gift in itself. lovely. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P3H9VpuoMTk/TvPVzAauVKI/AAAAAAAABzM/Y5vqakMxGas/s1600/Picture+9.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img style="border:none;" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P3H9VpuoMTk/TvPVzAauVKI/AAAAAAAABzM/Y5vqakMxGas/s1600/Picture+9.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vMIWvT_xg2Q/TvPWKAGiJuI/AAAAAAAABzo/stcCgLecsB4/s1600/Picture+12.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img style="border:none;" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vMIWvT_xg2Q/TvPWKAGiJuI/AAAAAAAABzo/stcCgLecsB4/s1600/Picture+12.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ePr_IIGd_hY/TvPV0Cu5AFI/AAAAAAAABzU/Jmre93loGfc/s1600/Picture+10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img style="border:none;" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ePr_IIGd_hY/TvPV0Cu5AFI/AAAAAAAABzU/Jmre93loGfc/s1600/Picture+10.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kOCS6umL9qY/TvPV1q-yYjI/AAAAAAAABzc/tUeJgO-dEVE/s1600/Picture+11.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img style="border:none;" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kOCS6umL9qY/TvPV1q-yYjI/AAAAAAAABzc/tUeJgO-dEVE/s1600/Picture+11.png" /></a></div>Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-6793171610762838052011-12-14T07:24:00.000-08:002011-12-14T07:24:35.725-08:00oh christmas tree!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uhy-51_J0Fc/TuWFRk_7cYI/AAAAAAAAByo/5SBNE_usdrU/s1600/Picture+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uhy-51_J0Fc/TuWFRk_7cYI/AAAAAAAAByo/5SBNE_usdrU/s1600/Picture+2.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we started a family tradition this year - the hunt for the perfect christmas (real - not fake!) tree. a perfect tree to our family is one that is big enough and strong enough to hold years of family ornaments. my brother and I have been getting an ornament every year for christmas since we were babies, plus anything my parents have collected over the years - that's a lot!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eTZIO5Z-8so/TuWFUwzZd5I/AAAAAAAAByw/CUV5GH0I6Rk/s1600/Picture+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eTZIO5Z-8so/TuWFUwzZd5I/AAAAAAAAByw/CUV5GH0I6Rk/s1600/Picture+3.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we found the biggest and fullest tree standing all on it's own, like it was waiting just for us. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-abizaRufJXI/TuWFXkQ6lpI/AAAAAAAABy4/v6BVOylbLrs/s1600/Picture+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-abizaRufJXI/TuWFXkQ6lpI/AAAAAAAABy4/v6BVOylbLrs/s1600/Picture+4.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we left the heavy lifting to the boys!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">marcus & I have a imitation tree, but we are so lucky we get to enjoy a real tree (and the smell!) with my family on christmas day! sometimes it just doesn't seem like christmas if you don't have the christmas tree smell. counting down the days - 10 more days, can you believe it?</div>Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-37798019644799873502011-11-18T09:48:00.000-08:002011-11-18T09:48:26.269-08:00snowflakes.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FD-fc4_K-vA/TsaZyD3fyBI/AAAAAAAAByg/k7rL4tD1YDE/s1600/photo-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FD-fc4_K-vA/TsaZyD3fyBI/AAAAAAAAByg/k7rL4tD1YDE/s400/photo-2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">eeeeee! Even though we didn't get as much snow as most of our city last night, those few little snowflakes get me so excited! 'They' say that it's going to be a cold winter, I'll probably kick myself for saying this later, but I'm excited about it. Having a white christmas would be the best. Fingers and toes are crossed!</div>Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-25532273987627178492011-11-16T16:26:00.000-08:002011-11-16T16:26:55.696-08:00christmas fever.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I told myself I wouldn't decorate for Christmas until the first weekend in December, just too prolong my excitement for the holidays. Turns out that weekend is going to be busy - so good news, looks like the halls are getting decked this weekend! I can't even remember what we bought last year, so now I have time to take things out of boxes and spend time looking for some additions to our holiday decor. Some decor inspiration to get me going!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JFXRpMIgRko/TsRTFofrwOI/AAAAAAAABxg/yYZ3M7R2wpE/s1600/Picture+15.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JFXRpMIgRko/TsRTFofrwOI/AAAAAAAABxg/yYZ3M7R2wpE/s1600/Picture+15.png" style="border: none;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/247416573248254133_LtUyIihd_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/247416573248254133_LtUyIihd_c.jpg" style="border: none;" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/247416573248280941_qXD6BPeQ_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/247416573248280941_qXD6BPeQ_c.jpg" style="border: none;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bbb-dWwxObk/TsRTyXGv3II/AAAAAAAABxo/13XHuuhyKH8/s1600/Picture+16.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="363" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bbb-dWwxObk/TsRTyXGv3II/AAAAAAAABxo/13XHuuhyKH8/s640/Picture+16.png" style="border: none;" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/247416573248171470_A8OpC3q1_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/247416573248171470_A8OpC3q1_c.jpg" style="border: none;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/247416573248204417_CeiNtJi5_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/247416573248204417_CeiNtJi5_c.jpg" style="border: none;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/247416573248204437_VNJLbtju_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/247416573248204437_VNJLbtju_c.jpg" style="border: none;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/247416573248209970_SA2XaGmM_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/247416573248209970_SA2XaGmM_c.jpg" style="border: none;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">38 days till Christmas! In case anyone was curious!</div>Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-92171189254011437162011-11-12T15:17:00.000-08:002011-11-12T15:17:43.466-08:00christmas wishes.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wGEZ9cSQmBc/Tr2XP_I-p0I/AAAAAAAABxY/BLFjJDCSuxM/s1600/Picture+14.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wGEZ9cSQmBc/Tr2XP_I-p0I/AAAAAAAABxY/BLFjJDCSuxM/s640/Picture+14.png" style="border: none;" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I blame it on Starbucks. That red cup gets me excited for the holidays, WAY too early. I've already started listening to Christmas tunes. Michael Buble and Justin Bieber (hey don't judge, its a good album!) if you really want to know. It's comforting to know I'm not the only one in the house that's this excited - I caught a hint of some bing crosby holiday music coming from Marcus' office a few nights ago. I also blame writing a paper on my laptop, for my countless hours perusing the internet for wish list items. My attention span when it comes to analyzing research is about as long as the memory of a goldfish. This list may be more of a lust list for christmas, but nothings stopping me from fantasizing when the most exciting thing I've done all day is make the bed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/paige-denim-skyline-skinny-stretch-denim-jeans-lighthouse-wash/3203457?origin=related-3203457-0-0-1-1">Paige Skinny Jeans.</a> These jeans have to be the most popular skinny jeans amongst celebs. I tried a pair on, and it was love at first try!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/blazersandvests/schoolboy/PRDOVR~51758/51758.jsp">J. CREW velvet schoolboy blazer.</a> Plush velvet is so chic for the holidays, and I've been wanting a blazer that pops and something that is slightly more exciting than black. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. <a href="http://www.michaelkors.com/p/MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-Jet-Set-iPad-Case-Python-Small-Leather-Goods/prod10280004/">Michael Kors jet set ipad case.</a> Seriously how awesome is this - looks like an oversized clutch! Of course this would make no sense without #4...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. <a href="http://www.apple.com/ca/ipad/">Ipad 2 in white.</a> Enough said. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5.<a href="http://www.aveda.com/product/5336/17165/Makeup/Lips/Lip-Shine/index.tmpl"> Aveda lip shine in pomelo.</a> I have another shade of this lip gloss and I love it! It has a minty taste, and lasts for a long time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P298414&categoryId=B70">Clarisonic Mia.</a> Consider it a super, but gentle, exfoliator for your face. People who have them, love them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">7. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P231028&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=5809">Laura Mercier Illuminating Power in Candlelight.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">8. <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/vince-camuto-ellen-flat/3201978?origin=related-3201978-0-0-1-1#BVRRWidgetID">Vince Camuto Ellen Flat in Bisque.</a> I've been searching for the perfect nude flat and I spotted these at nordstrom this week. </div>Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-12437299155405476172011-11-07T20:49:00.000-08:002011-11-07T20:49:53.668-08:00if we had a little girl...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">... I would do my best to replicate this <a href="http://dustjacketattic.blogspot.com/2011/10/ballet-pink-jelly-cake.html">ballerina birthday party</a>. Seriously? So cute! My birthday's just around the corner, and I don't see any reason why I can't celebrate in a pink sequined tutu. However, if that falls through I will settle for a ballerina cupcake. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G5uDfZtBwZU/TpFIYPzU8eI/AAAAAAAAVts/_CgqhzoCUtk/s1600/2+by+Anson+Smart+for+Donna+Hay-dustjacketattic.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img style="border:none;" border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G5uDfZtBwZU/TpFIYPzU8eI/AAAAAAAAVts/_CgqhzoCUtk/s640/2+by+Anson+Smart+for+Donna+Hay-dustjacketattic.blogspot.com.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vov5eMSefzQ/TpFH7XWJGaI/AAAAAAAAVtM/CE2YVssupgo/s1600/1+by+Anson+Smart+for+Donna+Hay-dustjacketattic.blogspot.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img style="border:none;" border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vov5eMSefzQ/TpFH7XWJGaI/AAAAAAAAVtM/CE2YVssupgo/s640/1+by+Anson+Smart+for+Donna+Hay-dustjacketattic.blogspot.com.jpg" width="460" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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</div>Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986314391147070657.post-47109145738802186272011-11-06T13:53:00.000-08:002011-11-06T13:53:05.804-08:00framework.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been craving some oversized, wide rim, plastic framed glasses. I haven't tried any on yet, but I hope can pull them off like these girls. These glasses make everything else seem a little more stylish. Since hearing about <a href="http://www.warbyparker.com/women/optical">Warby Parker</a>, where you can get vintage style prescription glasses for a mere $95, I've been contemplating ordering a pair. Plus, for every pair ordered Warby Parker provides a pair of glasses for someone in need. How great is that? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/359297050_fgAkVl4B_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/359297050_fgAkVl4B_c.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/435311428_EJVg5gXb_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/435311428_EJVg5gXb_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/293711633_je5Ov6ii_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/293711633_je5Ov6ii_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a0AlOsdDSYo/TrbOVxto2KI/AAAAAAAABw8/iLwCvTzqqk0/s1600/Picture+10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a0AlOsdDSYo/TrbOVxto2KI/AAAAAAAABw8/iLwCvTzqqk0/s1600/Picture+10.png" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/298514540_BuSpty3i_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/298514540_BuSpty3i_c.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1lRVrJJwf1k/TrbaV3x7b9I/AAAAAAAABxE/XnUDbvpGBCY/s1600/Picture+11.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1lRVrJJwf1k/TrbaV3x7b9I/AAAAAAAABxE/XnUDbvpGBCY/s1600/Picture+11.png" /></a></div>Stephanie http://www.blogger.com/profile/05616843626363975744noreply@blogger.com1