Taking a Break . . .

Hello loves.  The hubs and I just bought our first home and we are absolutely delighted to decorate and make it our own.  I will be taking a couple weeks off to have time to settle into our new place.  When I come back I will be sure to share the before and after pictures of how we made our house a home. Take care!

Photo from Fash n' Chips

What a Week!

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I am exhausted.  This week was a tough one.  I am looking forward to a relaxing weekend.  Relaxing, in my book, means cleaning the house and watching Criminal Minds with the hubby.  Yep, nothing glamorous, but everything that I need.  I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

The Mighty Man Martin

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Read his "I Have A Dream" speech {here}.

Friday the 13th; Fun Facts

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The phobia of Friday the 13th is called "friggatriskaidekaphobia" (are you slowly trying pronounce that in your head right now too?).  17 to 21 million people in the U.S. have "friggatriskaidekaphobia", according to the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute in North Carolina. {Info gathered from HERE}.

We will have three Friday the 13th's in 2012, the most you can have in one calendar year (one in April and another July). It is a great year for all who have "friggatriskaidekaphobia". Those who have the phobia will most likely stay indoors and out of trouble. The U.S. economy loses up to 900 million dollars every time there is a Friday the 13th—many people avoid business deals, or even work altogether, on the allegedly doomed date,  according to some estimates.

Are you out n' about today?  Or curled in a ball in your toasty warm bed?  I am thinking about calling in and declaring I have, "friggatriskaidekaphobia". They won't question that.  It sounds contagious.

My New Shades: Cateye Sun Glasses

If you know me at all you know I love vintage attire. I have been searching for the perfect vintage cateye sun glasses for many moons now.  I need to keep them on the cheap side however; somehow I always lose my sun glasses.  I found {these} lovely things for $10.  I'd say that is quite a steal. I think I may have to buy them in bulk.  Find adorable and afforable vintage sun glasses at {le love vintage} on etsy.

Consider This: To Live is Rare

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Conversations: How Old Are You?

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Whilst driving home from our holiday travels the topic of "age" came up.

My husband said, "Well I am 27".
I pause, think, "you are 26 . . ."
Hubby, "Well 26 and a half.  Closer to 27".
I squint my eyes, "you forgot how old you are huh?"
Pause . . . "Well . .  yes", He says in defeat.
I burst with laughter.

At some point, you just stop counting.

How To-esday: Yarn Wrapped Letters

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Eeek!  I just love {this tutorial}. How initiative!  Just grad come cardboard, yarn, masking tape, and a hot glue gun and your set!  I will be making these very soon . . .