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Archives for December 2011

CasaIdeas Giveaway

As you all know, I am a big fan of CasaIdeas, the fun home goods store in South Miami. I was given an exciting guided tour of their fall collection back in October, and was given a couple of goodie bags. Although I kept one (who wouldn’t), I had an extra and figured I would give you all the opportunity to call it your own! This giveaway includes a versatile black and white tote bag, a colorful notebook, a set of girly nail files and a convenient pedicure set.

Would you like the chance to win?
It’s easy:

1. Comment to this post with what you want the most for your home this Christmas.
2. Add CasaIdeas on Facebook and/or Twitter

A winner will be chosen at random a week from today, December 15th.
Good luck, readers!

Happy Hump Day: Bradley Cooper

This is another reader freebie for you all – think of it as an early Christmas gift! Despite being crowned the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine, Bradley Cooper just doesn’t do it for me. Sure, he has that Ken doll, rugged masculinity going for him, but I think he’s just too pretty and too perfect. Could that ever be a problem? I guess I just like my men a little flawed. But I can’t deny that he looks wonderful with minimal clothes on and that he’s a pretty amazing actor. Although I haven’t seen Limitless, I’ve heard it’s fantastic, and I (along with the rest of America) loved him in the Hangover films, but my absolute favorite Cooper role has to be Wet Hot American Summer. Oh yes.

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What I Wore: European Vacation {Day 3}

Our third day in Barcelona was a good one. We took it easy. We visited the Picasso Museum, strolled through the port and had a very romantic dinner complete with wine and paella. I think this city is just made for romance and adventure – forget Paris (but that’s a whole other post). Although our stay got a little wetter than usual, the weather was still fantastic. It was beginning to cool down a bit, but not enough to need a coat and the hazy sky made it look even more foreign and mysterious. Have I mentioned that I loved Barcelona?

Jean jacket; Old Navy
Dress; H&M
Chartreuse belt; H&M
Tights; Target
Boots; Forever 21
Scarf; thiefed from hubs
Frames; Urban Outfitters
Satchel; Ebay

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Magical Moments Monday

x. the idea of a progressive party.
x. this beautiful video that illustrates sometimes words are not needed & love should not be judged
x. multiple FedEx & UPS visits (!!)
x. catching up on my favorite blogs
x. picking up a killer new piece of furniture for our house on Craigslist (pics after the holidays)
x. seeing my nephew race his go kart for the first time
x. warming up a new home with some of my favorite people
x. having people in my life that truly know, believe and trust me
x. getting our Christmas lights up (w/ minimal injuries)
x. sitting in the bed of our truck, holding hands & enjoying the beautiful weather
x. laughing so hard we cried while babysitting my nephew
x. tackling a golden snitch DIY ornament project for myself & friends

Lovable Friday!

1. Mismatched Triangle Studs

Little triangles seem to be all the rage in terms of accessories this Winter. Although I no longer visit brick and mortar stores, and am visiting proper online stores less and less frequently as of late, I can report that this is at least the case on Etsy. I have favorited many a triangular necklace, ring or, in this case, earrings. Not on Etsy (& coming with a major price tag), this mismatched pair of studs just makes me smile. I think it would make the perfect gift for a fashionista wife or sister, what say you?

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