favorite picture of the day

via the triumph of bullshit. happy thanksgiving.

the red plate

I came across a blog today that mentioned the red plate. Do any of you remember these? The red plate was a big deal in our house, especially between my mom and me.

Whenever there was anything of significance, a birthday, a recital or a just a day we needed cheering up, the red plate was our dinner plate. When I was about eight years old I broke the red plate. My little self was trying to coax the sugar canister from the top of the refrigerator when it feel atop of the red plate sitting on the counter breaking it in two. I was convinced I had just committed the worst sin in the world.

The next day after school I gathered all of my saved money and told my Mom I was going to the Library. Instead, I went to the little boutique that carried the red plate in our small town. Bought it, ran back to the Library and waited for her to pick me up. When she got there I handed her the box and cried my little eyes out while she hugged me. I got to eat on the red plate that night.

That's why the red plate is such a big deal to me. Since my mom passed away I haven't seen the plate. Families have merged, moved, grown and then moved again. It was undoubtedly given away or sold at one of the many yard sales. But, someday I definitely want to have one of these plates for my own family tradition.

OMG my heart just stopped.

Speidi elopes...

the ugly dets.

before noon

- coworker crying due to computer problems. meltdown is still in progress.

+ discovered this blog, with this winner:
tgif!

today is the day.

whew.

i really think i need this shirt:
isn't it a perfect commemorative. i'm still so sad about mothers cookies. yes, i hadn't eaten them in say 5 years. but when i heard the news i immediately ran to the store and bought myself a bag and ate them. half in my car and the other half curled up watching chuck (p.s. i heart me some chuck).

it's taking a lot of will power not to press "+ add to cart". we'll see if i make it though the day.

who wants to talk about PR?? so glad Leeanne won!

as rachel zoe would say "i die!"

just because i heart it.

pause.

it's a sad sad day.Now I know the economy is in the tank...welp.

letterpress my heart

yesterday i did something i had been waiting eons to do. i letterpressed! john at erin's announcements was nice enough to let me come into the scariest part of visalia and play. it was awesome beyond awesome

here is visual proof!


and the final product! (please excuse the ugly ugly blog. but you know...the internet is scary.)

oh howdy hum week.

it's been a funny couple of days. teeter-tottering between getting sick, wanting to buy massive amounts of fluffy dresses (oh how you taunt me j.crew) and the strangest night terrors. did i say night terrors!?!? i sure did. i woke up in the middle of the night with heart racing standing looking out of my balcony wrapped in all of my bedding. fitted sheet included and no idea how i got there! don't know what's going on but hopefully this weekends trip to the bay area, wine and some yoga will put things back in order.

but on a sane note. here are some things that have keep the week perspective:

• i'm sure you've all seen it, but here is the latest snl palin skit just gives me fits of giggles.

• ellie over at the "lucky nest" gives us some awesome linky links of the "adorable" gov.

• this homeless man has it so much harder than you.

via paige who is guest blogging here

• The Hills has been pretty ho hum this season, but this weeks episode was pretty awesome. I was too swamped (read lazy) to do a recap, but paige does it best so ready away!

• and the best thing that happened this week was my excessive use of yearbookyourself.com! here are some gems of boyfriend and me.

tonight i actually get to letterpress! i am so excited it's like christmas!

blog recommendation

so i haven't done a blog recommendation for awhile, but today i stumbled upon one that totally warrents you to all put down your iced lattes and take a gander.

Aptly named:

it's a blog of posed folks looking so good it hurts. here are a few of my favs.

oh snap! what's that I hear?

whit's going on a date with a dude from fresno?!?!

    Who knew Kelly Cutrone was such a yenta? Making little fashion love matches all over the garment district.
   
    Be still my fresburg heart.

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why portland sucks

via boyfriend via xkcd

weekend wrapup

and it's already wednesday! crap, i'm bad at this. it's been busy, but lots of good things have happened.

first up was the shower. the shower. the one where i made what seemed like a kazillion jars of peach jam.

(stolen from shanasty)

it turned out really great and i think everyone actually enjoyed it. and we all hate showers! helps that wine was involved.

the lady of the hour

us pretending to be fancy

cake + wine = happy

then on sunday the kitty switcharoo became complete.

last weekend we bid adieu to our favorite meanie olivier. he now resides with j&d in prather where he kills rats to his hearts content, living the life he was meant to.

sir olivier

this weekend rufus and frannie, a brother and sister duo rescued by neighbors l.&m., came to live with us.

rufus olivier

francis "frannie" charlotte

this weekend the wedding bonanza starts with portland!

oy!

in an effort to combat my lack of upper body strength (and because i like bandwagons which make me move) i've decided to start the one hundred pushups program. wha! you say. she doesn't do pushups! that's true, but that's all about to change. supposedly, this will whip my limp noodles into Jean-Claude worthy beasts.

I first learned about this through blogger kate and she's got a rooster of folks in for the challenge. so far, jtehee is already on board and turboladen is playing hard to get...

guess who popped into my dreams last night...

sorry i've been absent...

but i've got some visual gems for you! from my favorite blog.

how to look good dancing...sneak grind!



the pool cleaners worst nightmare



get out of that van...and into my heart


write your own caption...

ruh roh.

looks as though LC better watch her ass.

weekend update

what a trying weekend. a good one, but man...

it included
+ hanging out with the two best boys ever. mr. simon and mr. marcus. pictures will follow, but i was a loser who forgot my camera, so i'll have to wait until sister sends me some.
+ going through boxes and boxes of family photos
- scanning 500 + photos. finger is in retirement until next weekend when fun will continue with a kazillion more.

here are some highlights of said pictures!




and my all time favorite.

take me to my seat!

another wedding post for the brother. mostly because it's easier to post then email ideas and pictures and i'm that kind of lazy.

so todays subject is seating arrangements! we have four popular options...

1. Free for all - Don't do it! Trust me, I've had some super weird experiences when left to our own devices. Guest are glad for the company because it can be isolating to be an out of town guest! Seating arrangements can be an arduous task, but guests are always appreciative of a thoughtful, considerate seating chart.
   
2. An Escort Card - Escorts the guest to their table. Most frequently used and has lotsa possibilities.
   
3. A Place Card - Places the guest in a seat at the table. You have to do that awkward walk around the table, bend over sideways, trying to read what the tiny letters say. And then years later find your seat.
4. Seating Chart - Probably the easiest and can be done at the last minute. The only qualm is Would all of the guests actually see the board? Should you have more than one? Where would you put it?

here are some images i'm particularly fond of that i think will fit the aaron and susan wedding...

All of these options could be put together beforehand and then once the seating arrangement is done the actual table number can be filled out.

This seating chart option is my favorite due to it's simplicity. Purchase the frames in advance and then simply print them up before the wedding and place a few around the cocktail site. Easy!

And then of course table numbers! All of which can be gocco'd.