Leona + Best Day Ever

Leona

May 21, 2013

3:31pm

6 pounds 11 ounces

I feel so lucky to have such a beautiful and healthy niece! I was able to be in the delivery room to watch her birth. It was the most amazing experience, and a day that I will never forget. It touched my heart when the doctor asked my sister Michelle how she felt after, and she simply replied, "lucky". I cannot wait to take photos of Leona and her mommy. I have a feeling that Leona's feet will never touch the ground. I could hold her forever.

♥ Have you ever watched a birth?

The Last Thing + A Beautiful Mess App

I'm loving the new app by Elsie + Emma from A Beautiful Mess.

The last thing...

that I laughed at was Comedy Central's Inside Amy Schumer. I have not laughed that hard in a long time. She is hilarious.

that I watched was the HBO series Girls season one. So, Lena Dunham is a pretty awesome lady. I cannot wait to watch season two.

that I bought were peonies from Trader Joe's. I was so surprised to see them! I have been looking for them everywhere.

that I drank was a Starbucks latte. Honestly, it's my life juice.

that I smiled at was a 74-point triple-letter double word on Words with Friends. I had a "j".

that I listened to was the new She & Him Volume 3 album. I cannot wait to see them in concert in June. I'm so excited!

that I thought about was that my sister Michelle's due date is less than a week away. I already know that it is going to be the most magical day. 

that I planned was a coffee date with my dad tomorrow morning. I love talking about books and history. I always leave learning something.

that I wished for was house in our dream neighborhood. I'm pretty sure that I would be most content living in a gingerbread house.

that I read was The Great Gatsby. I am so happy that I decided to read the book first. I saw the movie right after, which was also very good. Yesterday I picked up my second novel of the summer: The Picture of Dorian Gray.

♥ Have you tried the new app by A Beautiful Mess?

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Inspiration + Friday I'm In Love

I'm adding Disneyland to my summer must list.

I'm in a vintage t-shirt kind of mood.

I love little, hidden tattoos. This one makes me smile.

Ranunculus are so beautiful. I'm in search for some in the Phoenix area.

Put a bird on it.

♥ It's time for the weekend. What are your plans?

Summer Must List + Audrey Hepburn

                        1. Read 5 classic novels 

                        2. Sew a skirt 

                        3. Buy Illustrator 

                        4. Have an adventure in San Francisco, CA

                        5. Swim in the ocean 

                        6. Paint at least once a week 

                        7. Go camping 

                        8. Take a lot of bike rides 

                        9. Make my Grammy’s recipe for chocolate snowballs 

                       10. Have an Audrey Hepburn marathon

        ♥ What is on your summer must list? Have you ever used Illustrator?

Hello, May + Little Wish List

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Summer break has officially begun! All my finals are done, and papers have been turned in. I can not wait to spend the summer by the pool, Starbucks in hand, and a classic novel in the other. I'm almost half way done with The Great Gatsby, and I love it. I know it was published in 1925, but please no spoilers.

♥ Who is excited The Great Gatsby on the big screen May 10th? What is on your May wish list?

Currently + Manet

The Luncheon on the Grass by Édouard Manet 1862-1863

Inspired by. Art inspires me endlessly, and my current fascination is with the 19th-century French painter, Édouard Manet. I would love a book on both his life, and his work.

Loving. This weekend was amazing, because it was simple. It consisted of sleeping in, the New York Times crossword puzzle, coffee dates, shopping, family dinner, long walks, and playing cards. Honestly, I can not think of anything more perfect.

Working on. One of my favorite things to do is to make Shutterfly books. You can digitally create a scrapbook, and then they send it to you in the mail. My favorite part is picking out different embellishments and playing with the orientation of the photograph.

Reading. The Great Gatsby. I have not read anything other than a textbook in a while, so this is very exciting. This summer I hope to read at least five classic novels, that I have not read. I'm taking suggestions. I would love to hear about everyone's favorite books.

Watching. In the background of tidying up the house, looking over schoolwork, and doing a little blog upkeep, I decided to put on Spiderman. I totally have a girl crush on Kirsten Dunst.

Thinking about. Jason and I are planning a trip to San Francisco, California this summer. It is our next big adventure. We are thinking about going late July or early August, hopefully just in time to see the fog roll in over the Golden Gate bridge. It is about an eleven hour drive from Phoenix, but we are going to stop in Los Angeles overnight to stay with my brother and then take the Pacific Coast Highway all the way up.

Tasting. Fresh corn on the cob. My mom made some for a family dinner, and I forgot how yummy, and fun it is to have.

Anticipating. The end of the semester! A little over a week and everything will be turned in, and finals will be taken. I can not wait to have the summer ahead of me, and have all the time in the world to read, paint, and go on adventures.

Listening to. The Postal Service. I love Ben Gibbard. Always have, always will.

Wishing. A pretty, new bathing suit is on the top of my wish list. It is almost time to go swimming!

♥ Thank you to Danielle at Sometimes Sweet for the idea for this post. What are you currently into?

Favorites + Pink Peonies

Album. Vampire Weekend's Contra. It has not left my car stereo is a week. I keep hitting repeat on "Run". I'm anxiously awaiting their new album to release on May 14.

Flower. Pink peonies. I have not found them anywhere in the Phoenix area, but I go to Los Angeles enough, and there is a whole flower district there. If you are in LA and want to pick up some pretty flowers, I highly suggest Larchmont Village Florist.

Color. Wedgwood blue. It's a soft blue, and I thought it was interesting that years ago blue was considered feminine.

Book. I ordered The Great Gatsby off of Amazon, and it was delivered today! I need to get started on it if I want to read it before the movie comes out on May 10. It's a classic, so I'm sure it will be an instant favorite.

Drink. I was on a crazy tea kick, but lately with countless papers and finals rapidly approaching, my iced venti vanilla soy latte from Starbucks is getting me through everything.

Game. It's a tie between playing pinocle over a cup of coffee, and croquet while enjoying these last few moments of bearable weather in Phoenix.

Moment. Every night Jason and I take a bicycle ride around the park near our place. The air is still cool at night, so we are soaking up every minute of it.

Food. Last night, for Jason's birthday, we had dinner with his family at King's Fish House. I had hazelnut crusted salmon, and it was the most delicious thing I have ever eaten.

Show. I'm completely addicted to Gossip Girl. I dream of living on the Upper East Side, with a wardrobe to rival Blair Waldorf.

I noticed that my favorites have changed. I thought it would interesting to note them now, and look back on them in a month to see any differences.

♥ What are your current favorites?