When I was a little girl my mom took my brother and me too the movies often, maybe once a week. I grew up loving movies at home and in the theater. I was lucky enough to meet a boy who also shared a love for movies and going to the theater, I am thankful for that! I love the experience of the loud, dark room with those little twinkle lights on the ceiling ;] As I always look forward to new movies I am a sucker for the movies from the past that I can watch over and over again.
Empire Records This movie reminds me of one of my close friends and the many times we shared watching it together.
Home for the Holidays I typically watch this movie a few times during the months of October through December, its a hilarious nutty family sharing Thanksgiving together. I am reminded of the times I watched it with my mom.
Office Space I hadn't seen this movie up until my first Valentines Day with my fiance in 2010, I had been recommended this movie at work of course and the fiance surprised me with it as a gift. This movie is simply a good time and reminds me of the office I work in.
The Little Mermaid Definitely my favorite Disney movie, and I love acting like a little girl when I watch it. I can't wait to see the new ride at Disneyland all about The Little Mermaid
Great Expectations Ethan Hawk & Gwyneth Paltrow play theirs parts well and the romance between the two engage me every single time I watch it. I love love LOVE the soundtrack as well.
Sleepers This is a pretty intense movie about four childhood friends that play a prank and it goes completely wrong and they are sent to a detention center where they are abused in many ways, 10 years later they get their revenge. I absolutely love this movie.
A few months back the fiance and I discovered an intimate theater in downtown Salem, Oregon. This theater shows mainly foreign and independent films and has a romantic feel inside. A small, quaint and charming first date! If you are my friends in Oregon please visit this theater once with a lover, she or he will love the intimacy.
http://www.salemcinema.com/nowshowing.html
Enjoy the show!
Sunday, November 27
Saturday, November 26
dreaming during Civil War 2011
As I sit at home with my fiance watching the Civil War football game today I am utterly bored...I decided to turn to my trusty friend the internet :] I love looking through World Market, Pier 1 Imports, Ruche and other unique shoping sites to fill my head with ideas for my apartment, our future first home, presents for myself and others and lots of holiday gifts!
Recently my fiance has become a fan of Banksy Prints - Graffiti Canvas Art, although I do not admire much of this artists work I found one piece worthwhile
When you all have a free moment check out Banksy, I would love to hear everyones thoughts on his artwork, out of 172 pieces I only found one that I enjoyed. =/
Recently my fiance has become a fan of Banksy Prints - Graffiti Canvas Art, although I do not admire much of this artists work I found one piece worthwhile
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| http://www.icanvasart.com/banksy-girl-with-a-balloon-print.html |
Saturday, November 12
dream house
After years of living in apartments I am finally ready for all the responsibilities of owning a home.
My wedding is a short 4 months away finally and all my extra pennies for the last year and half have been going towards it; decorations, food, cupcakes, flowers and my honeymoon. Although I am very excited to get married I am also very happy to get it over with and start saving all our combined extra pennies towards OUR home.
I dream of a four bedroom and thee bath home somewhere in the country with very few neighbors to annoy me with their life. I would love to raise chicks to have farm fresh eggs and a goat for milk, no cow products for me. I fantasize working in my vegetable garden and tending to the flowers as well. I dream of decorating the inside almost daily and here are a few things I would love to have in the first home with my soon to be husband:
All of these lovely things were found at Ruche, my go to shopping website =)
My wedding is a short 4 months away finally and all my extra pennies for the last year and half have been going towards it; decorations, food, cupcakes, flowers and my honeymoon. Although I am very excited to get married I am also very happy to get it over with and start saving all our combined extra pennies towards OUR home.
I dream of a four bedroom and thee bath home somewhere in the country with very few neighbors to annoy me with their life. I would love to raise chicks to have farm fresh eggs and a goat for milk, no cow products for me. I fantasize working in my vegetable garden and tending to the flowers as well. I dream of decorating the inside almost daily and here are a few things I would love to have in the first home with my soon to be husband:
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| fun and bright tools to help me work in my gardens =) |
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| perfect wine holder for my kitchen |
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| loving the soft shades of these combined vases for my living room with fresh flowers =) |
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| just absolutely adore this pink basket hanger for mail, magazines or a love note |
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| the bright colors of this table cover would look amazing on a dark wood table |
Friday, November 11
chocolate chocolate chip cookies
These are by far the most amazing home made cookie I have ever had, once you have made them I am sure you will agree. I was given this recipe from a co-worker and I hope to never lose it.
2 1/4 cups flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup softened butter
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 large eggs
1/2 package white chocolate chips
1/2 package chocolate chips
1/2 package chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350
Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add eggs one at a time and beat well. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Add chips and stir with spoon. Drop by well rounded teaspoon onto non greased cookie sheet.
Bake for about 8 minutes and cool on wax paper.
Not only are these a delicious treat for your family and friends, but you could easily place these yummies in a decorative tin and hand out as gifts for Christmas!
Enjoy!
2 1/4 cups flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup softened butter
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 large eggs
1/2 package white chocolate chips
1/2 package chocolate chips
1/2 package chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350
Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add eggs one at a time and beat well. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Add chips and stir with spoon. Drop by well rounded teaspoon onto non greased cookie sheet.
Bake for about 8 minutes and cool on wax paper.
Not only are these a delicious treat for your family and friends, but you could easily place these yummies in a decorative tin and hand out as gifts for Christmas!
Enjoy!
Saturday, November 5
Ruche
Today I wanted to share the most divine vintage shop online that I refer to daily for inspiration on clothing, decorating and for reading the most heart-warming blogs.
Here are a few somethings I found today
If you love vintage inspired clothing and decor check this site out, it never fails to let me down.
http://shopruche.com/
Here are a few somethings I found today
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| perfect for my rainy months in Oregon ( : |
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| in love with these cork coasters |
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| dreaming of a suit cover for my honeymoon in Hawaii |
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| I have been wanting this suit for a few months now, love the colors and floral print |
http://shopruche.com/
Friday, November 4
thankful from A-Z
A- animated movies, shows like Charlie Brown and books that I get to watch and read with my niece and nephew when I go visit. Good, wholesome quality time that brings me back down from adult life to the simple things like singing along with The Little Mermaid or Tangled. =)
B- BEER! Although I pretty much hate all beer, I do always look forward to watching the fiance drink a beer. He always makes this bitter tasting face like he doesn't like it at all, but every time I ask him do you like that?? he always says yes. lol it's definitely the little things that make my day.
C- cat naps...I love a mid-day nap on my days off...I do hate myself later though when I can't sleep come Sunday night for my early morning rise on Monday morning. =/
D- DAD, I love my dad so much there is really no word to even describe the love to it's fullest. Daddy's girl all the way, always.
E- elephants, I secretly love elephants and learning about them. How they talk to each other and even how the mourn together...Elephants are amazing if you didn't know. If one day I could have a baby elephant, her name would be Ellie, short for Eleanore. =)
F- friends, thankful for all my friends that make me feel at home again when I have had an emotional tragedy in my own little world.
G- Good Eats, the show on Food Network. Although, Alton Brown kind of annoys the $hit out of me, his shows are very informative and I learn a lot about food...all different tid bits on food, and food makes me a happy girl!
H- hankies, vintage hankies at that! They are so cute, dainty and you can do so many darn things with them. L.O.V.E
I- INSPIRATION, I am thankful for this act. Other inspires me so much in so many ways and I really like that.
J- jogging, I am oh so happy that I can jog for a littler over 10 minutes now with out feeling like I may die!
K- kittens, kittens make me feel warm and fuzzy, they are my favorite animal and always will be.
L- lullaby music =)
M- money, it buys me cool things. lol
N- nudity, I feel my prettiest surprisingly when I am naked. Clothes pinch and become too tight; ultimately making certain areas of the body not look as nice as they do while in the nude. =)
O- Otis Redding music, 'Try a Little Tenderness". This song makes me very happy, so thank you Otis!
P- pj's, oh so comfy...thank you pj's for letting me be free.
Q- quinoa rice, healthy and delicious
R- Ricky Ricardo lol- he puts up with Lucy's crap on I Love Lucy and that show makes me laugh- so thank you!
S- socks, all kinds of crazy socks. A best friend thing = Dominique.
T- tablecloths, these make holidays special and decorative and create memories at times.
U- umbrellas, vintage parasol umbrellas.
V- vision, 20/20 perfect vision. Thank you!
W- William Pettner. nuff said
X- X-rated things, to spice it up!
Z- zoos, to learn and see animals, maybe I will go to one soon and be thankful for them even more
B- BEER! Although I pretty much hate all beer, I do always look forward to watching the fiance drink a beer. He always makes this bitter tasting face like he doesn't like it at all, but every time I ask him do you like that?? he always says yes. lol it's definitely the little things that make my day.
C- cat naps...I love a mid-day nap on my days off...I do hate myself later though when I can't sleep come Sunday night for my early morning rise on Monday morning. =/
D- DAD, I love my dad so much there is really no word to even describe the love to it's fullest. Daddy's girl all the way, always.
E- elephants, I secretly love elephants and learning about them. How they talk to each other and even how the mourn together...Elephants are amazing if you didn't know. If one day I could have a baby elephant, her name would be Ellie, short for Eleanore. =)
F- friends, thankful for all my friends that make me feel at home again when I have had an emotional tragedy in my own little world.
G- Good Eats, the show on Food Network. Although, Alton Brown kind of annoys the $hit out of me, his shows are very informative and I learn a lot about food...all different tid bits on food, and food makes me a happy girl!
H- hankies, vintage hankies at that! They are so cute, dainty and you can do so many darn things with them. L.O.V.E
I- INSPIRATION, I am thankful for this act. Other inspires me so much in so many ways and I really like that.
J- jogging, I am oh so happy that I can jog for a littler over 10 minutes now with out feeling like I may die!
K- kittens, kittens make me feel warm and fuzzy, they are my favorite animal and always will be.
L- lullaby music =)
M- money, it buys me cool things. lol
N- nudity, I feel my prettiest surprisingly when I am naked. Clothes pinch and become too tight; ultimately making certain areas of the body not look as nice as they do while in the nude. =)
O- Otis Redding music, 'Try a Little Tenderness". This song makes me very happy, so thank you Otis!
P- pj's, oh so comfy...thank you pj's for letting me be free.
Q- quinoa rice, healthy and delicious
R- Ricky Ricardo lol- he puts up with Lucy's crap on I Love Lucy and that show makes me laugh- so thank you!
S- socks, all kinds of crazy socks. A best friend thing = Dominique.
T- tablecloths, these make holidays special and decorative and create memories at times.
U- umbrellas, vintage parasol umbrellas.
V- vision, 20/20 perfect vision. Thank you!
W- William Pettner. nuff said
X- X-rated things, to spice it up!
Z- zoos, to learn and see animals, maybe I will go to one soon and be thankful for them even more
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