Happy Weekend all! I have been a trifle bit absent this week as it is a wee bit crazy over here. It’s spring concert time for the dance program that I direct, so there is lots of drama swirling in the air. I may be a little spotty with my presence here until the end of the month, but I will try my best. We are house hunting (yay- a backyard may be in our near future) and I just have to say that we saw the craziest, scariest trinket-filled house yesterday. I kind of loved it but know in[…]

  

Currently on Broadway as Mary Wilson of The Supremes in the hit show Motown, Ariana DeBose gives us a peek into a day in the life: Ari, take us through your day: My Morning: My day always starts off with a cup of joe and some morning business. -P.S.: as an actress, watching Crimes of the Heart totally counts as business- ha. I’m working on my website and using the black and white fishnet veil image as inspiration. My mom sent me this write up in my local Raleigh paper- what a nice surprise. On my way to the 2[…]

  

A few weekends ago, the bebes and I went to the annual Spring Market at the Old Lucketts Store. I didn’t know quite what to expect but I kind of expected lots of goodness- that’s what I got. I was in design and vintage heaven- these guys know what they’re doing. It’s like a little mini Portobello Road or Isle-Sur-La-Sorgue on a Sunday. Around every corner was a perfectly styled shot of vintage wares. I love a good market. Even the gravelly earth was reminiscent of a stroll through a French market. Beautiful but not so easy on the old[…]

  

I just love this. Not sure why- maybe it’s the whole idea of having limits in such vastness or maybe it’s just cool. In any case, happy weekend to you all! I hope you enjoy the first days of June. We’re throwing a tiny birthday party for the tiny bebes. They turned one this week so they’ll be smashing some cakes and opening some presents- yippee. I’m making this Banana & Blueberry Cake and this Carrot Cake- I just can’t go the full monty yet with the sugar and the ice cream. If you’re rolling your eyes at me as[…]

  

It’s my bebes’ birthday today- they are 1. My heart is full and my cheeks hurt from smiling at them. Happy Birthday you perfect little people.   Siesta Key, Florida May 2013 Related posts:Words of the WeekHoly E-Meter!Happy Weekend!

  

I’m starting a new series called “According to Jess” where my Southern, sassy and opinionated (in the best way) pal, Jess Hartman shares her lifestyle and travel tips. She’s a New Orleans native who splits her time between NYC and Baltimore, where she, her hubby Jason, and soon to be little girl dwell in a cute little row house. Jess and I did our first Broadway show together, The Boy From Oz- you really bond with someone when you originate a show together, not to mention sharing a tiny dressing room on the 4th floor of the Imperial Theater- ahh,[…]

  

I recently came across Matthew Christopher’s website and project, AbandonedAmerica. Some call it “Ruin Porn” but Christopher and his cohorts despise the term. They prefer Urban Exploration, aka #urbanex. He photographs abandoned American spaces and is currently holding photography workshops aboard the SS United States to raise money and help save it from demolition. His work is thought provoking and really gets one thinking about the state of our past, present and future. It’s kind of unbelievable to think that these ruins are just siting there, all over the country. Some may not be worth saving but they are most[…]

  

I love this image from Audrey Simper’s “Wake Me In Another World” series. Happy Weekend and Memorial Day to you all, dear readers. What’s on the list for your weekend? Do tell. We are staying put this weekend and laying low after enjoying some time at the beach. A little link love: Have you guys seen the 6 second recipe food app, Vine? I love it. Here are 10 of their most popular 6 second videos. Speaking of apps, I’m loving my new A Beautiful Mess photo app! Great fonts and cool effects. Totally worth the dollar. If you’re thinking[…]

  

Just a little lookie loo today- great images to take in- I spied this clever post by EDW Lynch on Laughing Squid. Nine frames of classic films- here are 3 of my favorites. Related posts:Comedians In Cars Getting CoffeeHappy Weekend!Happy Weekending!

  

I’ve made a dangerous discovery. There is a wonderful little chocolate factory around the corner from my house. Seriously. The good people at Fleurir Chocolates are busy baking and batching delicious artisanal confections all day long. I had to stop in, sample and of course take a few bars and delights with me for the road. This is not good for my whole post baby slim down routine but what’s a girl to do. Anybody that’s infusing lavender and shiraz into one tiny chocolate has got my business. A young couple run this operation. He from Le Cordon Bleu in[…]