the phoenix

the images above were taken at the greatest party i have ever been to... the buckley/terwelp four day wedding extravaganza. family and friends gathered in quincy, il and raised a glass (or five) to the happy couple.

a pinch of sunshine

random pictures from miami, FL... thanksgiving 2009. enjoy. xoxo

missed connections

Messages in bottles, smoke signals, letters written in the sand; the modern equivalents are the funny, sad, beautiful, hopeful, hopeless, poetic posts on Missed Connections websites. Every day hundreds of strangers reach out to other strangers on the strength of a glance, a smile or a blue hat. Their messages have the lifespan of a butterfly. I'm trying to pin a few of them down. - sophie blackall









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"love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own" -robert heinlein

super fly

• adam and halli created a fabulous vintage theme park on a farm for their nuptials. i love the playful props and the bride and groom's attire. so whimsical and fun.

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"remember: no risk, no reward" -alec baldwin

imaginary friends

• gorgeous coats and jackets by nonoo lyons
• chris benz makes a splash with color and fun. i am obsessed with his spring/summer 2010 collection.
• check out ASOS's outlet shop
• so freaking adorable... stella does gap kids
• george clooney in up in the air
• drink like don draper... mad men's network, AMC, now features an authentic 1960's cocktail guide
• check out these commercials
• add one of these best new art books to your christmas list
• kate spade makes fabulous winter accessories
• charming baby clothes
• i want this clutch
• i've heard the glass olive makes a delicious angel food martini
• love what you do
  
• a very sunny christmas

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"half of my heart is a shotgun wedding to a bride with a paper ring" -john mayer

rainy tuesday

what would jimmy buffet do?

• stunning photography by lauren ross and abby ross
• check out fashion photographer andy eaton
• awesome action photos by luke kirwan
• thanksgiving 2009
• wow factor... wally hermes yachts
• odd and gutsy... contemporary home furnishings by moustache
• make your wedding a charitable one... i do foundation
• women of the year
• yes please... eyeful eye glistener
• brad and angelina design jewelry
• the snuggies newest family member... snugtress
• all the pictures above are from the fabulous blog, my parents were awesome. thanks to another daily read, cup of jo.

"in matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock" -thomas jefferson

friendship is the booze they feed you

• not your typical six flags fanny pack... yana handbags
• an interview with one of the greats... kate moss
• rodarte for target
• an interactive playground for a little ole blogger like myself... check out jean charles de castelbajac
• "soundtrack to my life" -kid cudi

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"famous people are just more interesting" -penny lane

what i know for sure

• as of november 14, 2009, this is what i know for sure... i think. musicians will continue to make music and movies will continue to be made. i love clothes, cheese, chuck bass, art, accessories, athletics and any kind of candy. my younger siblings are going to do wonderful things... big and small. my mom is kindhearted, pretty and smart. my dad is passionate, witty, playful, and very very cool. i can be irresponsible, guarded, and immature. my cousins are my very best friends. i wish i was deeply passionate about 1 thing and didn't care if everyone liked me all the time. i flock to all things pixie, charming and whimsical. time is the greatest healer and ellen degeneres is hysterically funny. everyone thinks they do, but i know i have the most wonderful friends in the world. i love everything about and everyone in columbia, mo. this is what i know for sure... i think.

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a more whore

• g.v.g.v. collection
• chris boot photography books
• a splendid time exhibition
• take me to this bar
• toms shoes does it again... all weather boots
• columbia based t-shirt company... verrry rad
• marilyn minter is a fresh and exciting artist... even madonna thinks so
• the decade in music
• john lautner homes... space age bachelor pads
• i am obsessed with photographer, anna wolf
• the finest driving experience... aspid cars
• fashionably delicious
• i love passion pit

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"when everyone else was at camp... i was embroidering rainbows and unicorns on my jeans" -marc jacobs

"girls, if boys say something that's not funny, you don't have to laugh" -amy poehler

"my secret is enthusiasm and being able to connect with people that i like" -luis venegas