I've concluded that when I moved up here 15 months ago, I left my heart in Pembroke Pines.  Life in Virginia has consisted of:
- beautiful mountains, flowers, and trees
- a charming sense of American history most anywhere I look
- a chance to get to know the nation's capital
- living closer to my mother
- scary, scary, bugs
- freezing my ass off for 7 ( Read more... )

As if I didn't have enough reasons pulling me back home already, I'm tickled pink about this one ( Read more... )

These photos are from my friend's cousin's wedding.  They had a simple, smaller, wedding with a vintage theme and I LOVE the dress, veil, and gloves she wore.  This is the look I am going for.  My friend told me she had the dress made, which is what inspired me to start researching my own vintage design to have re-created.  Except I would prefer ( Read more... )

So I just bought this Ann Taylor dress on e-bay and I can't wait to wear it!!!  I can pair it with a jacket for work, a cardigan for brunch, church, easter, etc.  And it's herringbone!  The pics are protected so I can't post them here but here is the link to the ebay listing:

Lady Dress!

And I won these 50's vintage sewing patterns!  First, because I ( Read more... )

I went dress shopping online for a cheap, cute cocktail dress for a wedding I'm going to and I fell in love with this:


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I keep checking Craig's List for baker/cake decorator positions and I actually found a listing for assistant manager at this "old world"-themed bakery.  (Note: I love "old world" everything.)  It says they are looking for someone with a passion for sweets and possibly a future pastry chef.

(raising hand)

However I would be taking a MAJOR pay cut ( Read more... )

There's this website called Apartment Therapy (http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/) with all these really great design articles that are either DIY projects or photos of unique and interesting homes to inspire you in your own decorating endeavors.  It's fun to look at and I totally recommend that you check it out.

I'm not impressed with my townhouse at ( Read more... )

I miss Ralph, dammit!  I dropped him off at the airport on Friday and had a really nice weekend with my mommy who came over to spend time with me.  But now I am all alone for today!  I've never slept alone in a house!  And I'm weak and scared. :)  Sorry.  Maybe I should go take some Nyquil... at least it will force me to fall asleep and ignore the ( Read more... )

So I was just on the "Whose Wedding Is It Anyway" website poking around.  Some things I was not aware of prior to submitting my application (but by NO MEANS deal breakers ( Read more... )

So - yesterday was nice.  I don't care much for Valentine's day because unless you are in a new relationship, the way you are treated on Valentine's Day should be nothing new.  If it is, maybe you should look a little harder at your relationship.  A good man does things like that throughout the year.  So I did not get all giddy and excited, nor ( Read more... )