1. Getting Closer. Last week, I talked about paint color and I think we narrowed it down to our final picks. I am thinking that Friday would be a great day to start painting the rooms that don’t require help, or at least put some color on the wall to see if I like it {yes, I have been known to paint an entire room before deciding I didn’t like the color…oops}. A helpful associate at Pottery Barn recommended painting a piece of poster board so the color isn’t isolated to one spot on the wall; you can move it and see what it will look like in different light and next to different furniture/art without having to paint a dozen sample squares all over the place — genius! Hopefully, I will have photos to show you soon because the living room is finally nearing its decor finish line!
2. Hello Cello. Troy found a recent episode of Ellen on DVR and skimmed through it until he got to the part where this duo was on: Two Cellos, and their rendition of Welcome to the Jungle. Ohmygosh this is so darn cool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bZk5OJxaQ8
3. XLVI. It’s everywhere. — Super Bowl 46 is here and that means that Pinterest is all the buzz with ideas on how to host the perfect game-watching party, complete with yummy treats. I am planning on making this jalapeno popper dip, but I would like to see someone pull this bad boy off {and ya…those are totally twinkies}.
4. Comfort + Style. If you saw my FB post yesterday, then you already know this, but I just about jumped out of my desk chair yesterday morning when I got the email that TOMS finally released their line of ballet flats for purchase. No lie, I have been waiting for this day since coming across the flats preview online last fall. I could hardly pick from the adorable collection, and out of fear of a sellout, I overindulged and purchased two pairs {don’t fret — I had a Christmas giftcard!}. I know, the price tag is a little steep compared to the plain ol canvas TOMS, but I think you are getting more bang for your buck with the flats. I mean check out those details! I can’t wait to get mine in the mail and start sporting them at shoots and weddings {helloooo stylish comfort!}. Wait, does that mean I can write them off??? 🙂 Go check them out!
5. Oscar. The Academy Awards are quickly approaching and I am more excited about them than I have been in a long time. I am rooting for all things The Help and Bridesmaids, oh and Michelle Williams in A Week With Marilyn. My guilty pleasure is oohing and ahhing over the gorgeous fashion, but I think my favorite part is actually the acceptance speeches. I know, I am a dork. But I can’t help it. Inevitably, someone always makes me cry and I secretly love the anticipation of that moment 🙂 Anyone having a watch party??
I hope you have a great week! I will leave you with a card I came across on Oh So Beautiful Paper that made me smile this morning: