my trip to new orleans.

I mentioned last week I’d fill you in on my New Orleans travels, but then I got sick. So here you go: a rough round-up from the depths of my memories…

best valentine ever.

So I’m late, but wishing I’d scored this for Ken in time for V Day. Hilarious! LINK: OWLY SHADOW PUPPETS at ETSY

I wanted to pop in and tell you how fulfilling and rewarding this month has been, thanks to a certain life list item I’ve been focusing on (with Jack Cards* — thanks again, guys!): After sending out twenty thank you notes to my favorite former teachers, I honestly thought there would be radio silence for

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a fun shopping spree.

Friends, my move-in date is inching closer and closer and I’m officially thrilled. For those of you who know me personally know that I’ve been living with my inlaws for over two years while we’ve slowly made Indiana our home (all the way from Los Angeles!). And because we’ve been documenting the process for HGTV.com,

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life list update: #16 (almost done!).

I’m still busy crossing off this super important item off my life list (thanks to Jack Cards!*), and wanted to give you guys an opportunity to do the same. A few of you have emailed asking me how exactly Jack Cards works, so I thought I’d give you a quick rundown: 1. Sign up for

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more cliches.

1. Brownie points. The phrase “brownie points” indeed did derive from The Brownies. So essentially, we should be capitalizing the “B” in brownie, but eh, let’s live a little. 2. Caught between a rock and a hard place. In 1917 in the town of Bisbee, Arizona, a labor union of mineworkers approached management with a

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life list update!

I’m still sending out daily cards to all of my former teachers (thank you, Jack Cards!), but in the mean time, I wanted to point you to an article I found useful: How to Write a Thank You Note. A few tips I’d like to add?: 1. Carry small stationery in your purse/bag/car. You never

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my uniform.

Vic posted a peek at her uniform (which I’ve seen in person, and is quite cute, I might add), and I’ve been thinking about the idea of uniforms ever since. Perhaps it’s the upcoming trip to Alt Summit (dozens of stylish gals all in one spot!) or my impending move (a.k.a. closet clean-out!), but I’ve

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