julie&julia.

well, traci just did her own post on the movie 'julie and julia' and inspired me to do my own. while snowed in yesterday, we watched it and i totally loved it...matt not as much. if i had to describe it in one word: delightful. i remember my sisters and i would watch julia on pbs when we were littler...traci does a good julia impersonation. but, here is what the movie inspired me to do-

-try to enjoy cooking more (hopefully matt is not reading this in case that doesn't happen).
-go to paris (not on southwest airlines).
-get a pair of pearls.
-find cute things like julia had in her apartment. and a couch like julia had in her paris apartment!!
-use my old film cameras more.
-get pumps like julia wore in the last scene.
-and i would agree with T...have more dinner parties...or go to more dinner parties :)

watch it.

and i am trying to work on a new board, but i don't really have much inspiration...

strawberry (&some banana)

in honor of my two lovely nieces, i decided to do a pink room this week. it's kind of a more sophisticated girls room, but i would totally do this. i especially love the 'funny girl' poster in the first photo.

row 1
photo from domino
tuxedo ruffle curtain from urban outfitters
zinc letters from anthropologie

row 2
chalkboard dresser from pottery barn...this is sold out, but you could totally do a project like this on your own.
birdwatcher knob from anthropologie...to pretty up the dresser
zinnia print by artandphilanthropy

row 3
vinyl wall art vine growth chart by janeymacpress...love this idea.
side by side tile rug from cb2...i really like these cause you can place them where you want and they are easy to replace if one gets a bad stain.
tab made by coca-cola

row 4
orimono pillow from anthropologie
chandelier from ikea
photo from southern living

nativity

i really like this nativity scene from pottery barn.


but with the 69 dollar price tag, my little people nativity my mom got for all her grandkids and future grandkids will have a place in my living room this year.



maybe i will look for it on an after christmas sale.

a&m

the day madelyn was born, my friend michelle also got married. i was the photographer. matt was the emcee. alex and michelle were so happy. it was a good time.

as flickrallyouwant said, michelle is our very own audrey hepburn.

they are such models. especially alex.

the girls all wore blue shoes. it was fun.

rick was a groomsmen. good not only in back of the camera, but also in front.

the MC. he was funny.

i was busy, so matt had to dance with the smith's.

we did get a moment to pose for a photo.

it was a beautiful wedding and we were so happy to be apart of it!

"rustic fall"

i told traci that i was doing an inspiration board today. she asked what it was. and i said i am going to call it "rustic fall." but, after putting it together, maybe it should be rustic christmas. either way, it works.

row 1
"harvest" photo by alicia bock
photo from little green notebook
persian velvet curtain from anthropologie

row 2
branch side table from west elm
fainting sofa from urban outfitters
dwell studio rug from target

row 3
cafe stripe pillow from pottery barn
clock from i forget :)
glass pendant from pottery barn

row 4
orla kiely
owl hook from anthropologie
blanket from anthropologie

introducing...

madelyn jean. born 11.21.09. 4lb 8oz 18in. she is beautiful. momma and baby girl are doing great.

update?

well, i am thinking that 'no news is good news' does not really apply to labor, but that is the case right now. i have not seen kel today, but mom says she's doing good. pray things move along a little faster.