Sweet Links

Photograph by Emma Wood Photography

Delicious Doormats at Garnet Hill
spotted on Matchbook Mag

I got the need for these Aviator notecards
from Crane & Co.

Martha Stewart Fringe Scissors are at the top of my list for my next trip to the craft store.
spotted on YuppieLove

I use a laptop, but love these neon mousepads!
via Simple Street Blog from Freshly Picked

DIY: Studded Coasters
by MadeByGirl

48 Pictures That Perfectly Capture the 90's
via Buzzfeed

Cheers to Cori

Cori has a birthday,

We're so glad!

Hope it is the best one she has had,

As we count the candles we are told,

Little Cori Bear is twenty-one years old! 

Growing up, we celebrated just about every birthday with a huge slice of chocolate cake (a la mode, of course).

Cake made by Love & Olive Oil 

Lots of cheers (and cake) to my little sister, Cori! 

Time Capsule :: Prettiest U.S. Teacher

I could spend hours perusing vintage magazines because they provide such a unique insight into history through human interest, advertising, and fashion. 

Although completely outdated, I was delighted to find this gem: On February 23, 1953, the cover of LIFE magazine featured Dallas school teacher, Nell Owen, who had been named 'Prettiest U.S. Teacher.' 

Who was the prettiest teacher you ever had? How about the most inspiring? The most creative? The smartest? Feel free to share your teacher stories in the comments. 

Pretty Pastel Jeans from Gap

Let's chat jeans. Specifically, the colored denim trend. If I would have given into buying my favorite colored denim over the past few months, I would have become the Rainbow Brite of jeans. Last fall, I had my heart set on red jeans, then electric blue around the holidays, and most recently, hot pink. 

Although I'm a big fan of the bold hues, I think that the best way for me to pull off this trend is with a more muted color. Gap's 1969 Lightweight Always Skinny Cropped Jeans come in a pretty palette of soft colors, and I absolutely love the way Gap jeans fit. I'm leaning towards the lilac, although I know the oatmeal would be the most versatile. 

Gap's 1969 Lightweight Always Skinny Cropped Jeans in Lilac, Oatmeal, and Rose

What are your thoughts? Do you have a pair of colored denim jeans?

Toys :: Presidents Puzzle

Thanks to Mrs. Kraus, my first grade teacher who made learning oodles of fun, I learned the names and order of all of the US presidents. Her songs shaped my love of learning history and has helped me with numerous tests and trivia contests throughout the years. 

Want to brush up on your presidential knowledge? The Great American Presidents Puzzle is an beautifully illustrated educational puzzle that makes learning the presidents both fun and engaging for kids and adults.

Monday Motivation :: Don't Forget To Be Awesome

Happy President's Day!

For those of us who have to work today...

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Sunday Snapshots :: Emporium Pies Pop-Up Shop

Today we took a little trip over to the Bishop Arts District in Dallas to partake in the Oak Cliff Mardi Gras festivities. The highlight of my afternoon was indulging a slice of Drunken Nut Pie at The Emporium Pies pop-up pie shop. I'm crossing my fingers that it will soon be a permanent location. Not only was the pie delicious, but their eco-friendly packaging was adorable.