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mmmm. weekend. i need this one even if it is only a day long because i have to work on Sunday. boo.

beards and chocolate.

pretty lady.

best anti-legging argument ever.

i'll take this over chocolates and flowers, please.

Unhappy Hipsters: Sweet design & sad, snarky comments.

"The things that once so defined him — shag carpeting, Room & Board sofas, monogamy — now suffocated him."

I almost fell off my chair when I saw this image on woolgathering & miscellany. Turns out it's not real but I still find these images touching and sad and sweet. And for the record, I feel more like a Marilyn than a Jackie though every woman is probably a little bit of both, no? The whole concept of choosing makes me feel a little icky. It reminds me too much of the Madonna-whore complex.

It's creeping up on the anniversary of our engagement and I have been dreaming about our yurt recently and wearing long underwear with boots and big cardigans.

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I would also settle for staying at The Horizon Hotel, taking an alfresco shower and sipping cocktails poolside like Marilyn Monroe. Sunset Magazine readers get a special rate next month.

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It is cold and wet here (I know I shouldn't complain about 5 rainy days out of 365) so here's to a warm & cozy weekend, ok? I'm going up to LA for a tasting with a schnazzy couple and some vintage wedding dress shopping.

I don't love Valentine's Day but I love these.

Pretty polaroid scarves.

Ya never know when you might need this.

Crystal cluster love.

I don't know why that mattress is there but I like it.

Vote for my friend's shop - Aunt Wilma - at the Poppies! How can you say no to this face???

Or this tail??

Janeane Marie

I really want to like Janeane Marie since she is the friend of past PR winner - Leanne - but she started crying within the first 10 seconds of her on screen time and that doesn't look good. I do LOVE her clothes though.

Don't cry. Your dress is pretty!

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But sometimes chaos can look so dang good.

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I crave simplicity in my home but can never manage to get it. Too many years of collecting old books and records.

Flashback Finds

I hardly ever find anything I like at Flashbacks but last weekend I walked out with a couple of beauties.

PS: Antler buddies make great coat/purse racks.

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Have a good (long) weekend. I have Monday off but I have to work tonight and tomorrow all day/night. I think I need a nap.

desert beauty

DIY mid-century modern

pretty balleriney

adopt an olive

captain falls asleep after two pages every night. next time i'm doing this.

It's true...

{sob sob}...it's true! I do want to be a "quirky, insouciant French gamine living in Paris." I'm sorry! {sob sob}

Really, I just want those shoes (ok and the coat...and the dress). But I don't want to spend $129 on them.

PS: Coco + Kelley just got my dream job. I hate you. I mean I love you but I hate you, ya know.

The news from Haiti is devastating and not getting better. Here are some ways we can help.

Indie Fixx is holding an auction with 100% of the proceeds goings to the Red Cross International Response Fund.

Design for Mankind has an extensive list of organizations to which you can donate.

Into The Universe

For the past couple of years we have been talking about moving to LA. At first grudgingly but recently my ears have perked up at the idea of living there. Maybe it's been the reading of Lillian Hellman's biography (I understand the LA of the 30s will not be anything like modern day) or blog-friending some amazing folks but I really want the move to happen this year. Of course, with the wedding expenses all of our savings will be gone and we'll have to start fresh in July. So I'm putting it out there - I want to find a cute house and an incredible job that I can't wait to go to every morning in the Los Angeles area (if anyone can help in either of these areas I would GREATLY appreciate it ;)).

Thank you so much for all the supportive comments! We probably wouldn't move until end of 2010 / beginning of 2011 BUT when we do here are the specifics:

House: Just something simple and cute and able to handle a boy, a girl, a fat cat and a kooky boxweiler. Preferably with a patch of grass...in a neighborhood that isn't scary. I would like to be able to walk to fun places.

Job: I work in the non-profit arts sector now but I would like to move into a more creative industry (event planning, etc. etc.). I'm tres organized.

I don't know what is up with today. I just want to run from the office screaming. There is really no reason whatsover why I should feel this way. If I could I would hide inside this teepee. My father made my sister and I a teepee during the summer once. I've always had a happy little place in my heart for them and wouldn't mind a grown up version of my very own.

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Woohoo 100 weeks of posting. That's pretty wacky. Happy weekend.

My new food mantra.

That is a giant cussing cupcake.

The Perfect Credenza

I think weekly resolutions might be the way to go.

Down To Earth, Up With Style

How did I not know about the San Diego hotel - The Pearl??? It reminds me of the Ace with it's vintage mid-century decor & cool nightlife/bar/lounge/dining scene. Even though I live here I'm totally going to book a night (starting at $99!).

Here is a coupon if you just want to dine. And if you have a couple too many and can't drive home rooms are just $79 after midnight with the Play & Stay Package!