Saturday, May 31, 2008




it's the last day of may. time sure does fly. relax with a refreshing glass of lemonade (with vodka, or course).


ingredients:

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup water, plus 8 cups
4 lemons, juiced
Vodka

In a saucepan, combine the sugar and 1/3 cup water and place over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cook the sugar until dissolved but the syrup is still clear. Do not cook the sugar until it starts to turn color. Remove from heat and cool.

In a pitcher, combine the syrup, 8 cups water, the lemon juice, vodka and ice and stir to combine. Pour into tall glasses and enjoy!

Thursday, May 29, 2008


worth checking out:

The make-up line E.L.F. ( Eyes, Lips, and Face) has been bought out by Nordstrom and will be re-packaged with the Nordstrom name on it. They are getting rid of all the make-up in ELF packaging. They are selling everything for $1. Check it out here.

You do have to pay shipping, even with that charge it's cheaper than buying make-up anywhere else and it is fun to try things when you don't have to worry about the cost! They have powder, mascara, brushes, nail polish, you name it. They also offer a mineral line, on sale for $3-5.

Use the coupon code: CAROLINA you will get $7.50 off your first $15 of your purchase.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008



i'm pretty crushed. i ordered this beautiful duvet cover from west elm about 2 years ago. mine is completely white with white stitching. although it doesn't hold it's shape well..and it wrinkles rather easily i still adore it. i washed it as usual on Thursday. Thursday is my clean sheet night. i discovered a small tear. ugh. it's so depressing.

it does give me a good reason to shop though.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

i started my summer class this morning. it's nice to get to class earlier and kind of start the day off feeling accomplished. unfortunately since i work 630 to 3 usually, it's throwing my schedule off and I'm working later. boo.

i'm
only a year away from my ma in graphic design. i have to keep saying that to myself or i might quit. i don't quit things.
if i were to start all over again i wouldn't have went back for a specific degree. instead i would have taken a bunch of design classes that really interest me. right now i'm taking visual and verbal rhetoric. it might be interesting..not my first choice though. it's required. i think when someone is going for their ma they should be allowed to be more selective or focused when signing up for classes. i'm not digging all of this required mess.

onto a much happier note - i stopped by target last night to pick up a little lined book to take notes. and what did my wondering eyes did appear but a real simple section and lots of organizational gear. it's great. that's all i think i need to say.





Monday, May 26, 2008

We visited a little art store in St. Michael's this weekend that had tons of prints. I saw this print, Three Lab Bakery by Ken Bailey. I think it's great. I love that the style looks like vintage advertising and the typography is really fun. It also has two of my favorite things, dogs and cakes. Who wouldn't love it?


Sunday, May 25, 2008





happy vacation.


it was really hard for me to decide on this sigg. for a bottle that may last me well...years..i have to pick one that i love. i'd say i'd start a collection, but they're so stinkin' expensive to make a habit of buying them. at least for now. they have a bunch at rei. you can order them online and pick them up at the store with no shipping costs.

Friday, May 23, 2008


Consta and I are celebrating our anniversary this weekend at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake. A lovely hotel on the water, yummy food, a couples massage, kayaking, and an indoor pool bar. What more could we ask for? Have a great Memorial Day.


Wednesday, May 21, 2008


I'm in love with this fun print. I think I'll buy it for my office. Buy it here.

Monday, May 12, 2008

hello great idea



Tree free wrapping paper -- it's pretty and green. :) I saw this on a blog I read and thought I'd share. You can but it at Soolip.