pb & j with polly

i think i need to build one of these on my back porch. that way, when i make sandwiches i'll feel like snow white and all the birds will flock around, sing & braid my hair.

gravity is a mistake

drinkify

drinkify is a website that pairs the music that your listening to with an alcoholic beverage, bevy in you live in dallas.  drink up my friends.

the long wait

i love me some christmas time!  the smells, the lights and even the music.  my favorite tradition is going to the rich neighborhoods, driving around, and looking at lavish lights.  this year we went with an unconventional xmas tree...an aluminum ladder.  it fits the budget and there's no need to use a ladder to put the star on top.  so, to inspire all, here are some unique ideas for your xmas tree.

alexander mcqueen spring 2012 rtw

glitter shoes

glitter shoes are super faboosh right now, but not the price.  my favorite are by miu miu, but the $600 blows.  we all have a pair of beaten down heels in the back of our closet, right?  if the taps are worn down, just go to your local cobbler, not the peach kind, and they can usually be replaced for less the the $10.  then grab glitter, mod podge, and acrylic spray and puhdamn! glitter shoes.  here's a little how to video from popsugar.com

 

threadsence

too many hot cheetos = bellyache = couch bound looking at threadsence.com. great site with reasonable prices.  here are some of my favorites to add to my wardrobe...to hide the cheeto belly

tights

one of the BEST things about the fall/winter is tights!!!  i add them to just about every outfit i wear in the chilly weather.  i love patterns, colors and solids.  i have some that i've had for years...yes, years.  there's no need to spend $10-$20 for a pair.  my secret: walgreens & cvs!  you can usually buy them between $5-$7 and they last much longer then the department store kind.  here are some of my tips and tricks for making them last through the seasons:

• buy a size bigger - if you're between a size, go up.  you won't have that low uncomfortable awkward crotch walk.  it's the same principle as pantyhose, if you are constantly yanking at them, they will get a run and be ruined.  because they are larger, they'll be more opaque and less slutty.
• wash them in cold water and hang to dry - because they are a microfiber, heat will wear and break down the material. 
• store them in a sock- i put them in the same drawer with my lingerie and there is nothing crummier then when a bra hook snags one and tares it.
• pattern, pattern, pattern - patterns are more intricately woven and have allot less chance of running.
• inexpensive doesn't mean cheap quality - i have purchased tights of all different price ranges and i always go back to the inexpensive ones.  my favorite places are walgreens, cvs and forever 21 when i want something fun.  
• wear socks with boots - it's just more comfortable and they don't get balled in the bottom of your boot and get stinky!

uncommon goods

looking to find a great gift for (me) someone?  uncommongoods.com is a nifty place to look.  if you were to get your loved one (me) something, here are a few they (i) would like.

bird lights

ticket stub holder

road trip bingo

construction plate

diana camera

cozy headphones

cheese making kit

scratch off map

smelly pencils