1.31.2011

Red Velvet.

Last night I had one of these delicious treats for the first time (sans cheesecake):
And today it has left me with a craving for these red velvet delicacies:
 Whoopie Pies,
a Cupcake,
 Cake Balls,
 Parfaits,
and, of course, double layer cake. 

I think red velvet Yogurtland with cookie dough bits will do just the trick this afternoon. 

{all images found on weheartit "red velvet" search, except the Sonic ad found via Google Image search}

1.26.2011

Shadows at the Arboretum.

This past Saturday my friend Caroline and I went to the Arboretum. She had to take pictures for class, so it was the perfect opportunity for us to hangout and put my camera to good use. Well, the Dallas Arboretum was a little out of our price range, especially on a chilly January day (on a warm April day, probably worth the $12 admission fee, plus $7 for parking). Being the "make it work" girls that we are, we took pictures right outside the entrance. For some reason, I loved the shapes of all of the shadows cast by the tree limbs and potted plants.

1.25.2011

DIY Bowtie.

A boy in a bowtie makes me swoon. 
And a boy in a gingham bowtie makes me double swoon.
 One day when I have a boy to make me swoon, I will make him these. 
And, I will wear my gingham shirt with my monogram on it and make him swoon. 
Hopefully double swoon. 
Check out the full post with directions at ECAB.

1.24.2011

Movies Stars Plus Their Bicycles.

Rides A Bike, the blog of movie stars with their bicycles, has been circulating the blogsphere lately, but it is just too wonderful not to post here too. 
Happy Monday!

1.21.2011

Poison & Wine.

This song by The Civil Wars is so beautiful. I could listen to it on repeat for a long time. And, the words are so simple, yet rich at the same time. A perfect combination.

You only know what I want you to

I know everything you don't want me to
Oh your mouth is poison, your mouth is wine
Oh you think your dreams are the same as mine

Oh I don't love you but I always will
Oh I don't love you but I always will
Oh I don't love you but I always will
I always will

I wish you'd hold me when I turn my back
The less I give the more I get back
Oh your hands can heal, your hands can bruise
I don't have a choice but I still choose you

Oh I don't love you but I always will
Oh I don't love you but I always will
Oh I don't love you but I always will
Oh I don't love you but I always will
Oh I don't love you but I always will
Oh I don't love you but I always will
Oh I don't love you but I always will

I always will
I always will
I always will
I always will
I always will

1.20.2011

Today I Love...

this heart art, 
a pretty stack of cardigans, 
a cotton wedding, 
the thought of palm trees, 
beautiful room styling,
plaid,
and a stuffed merman, 
for Baby Joel, whom I also love today. And everyday.

{All images except the last one found on Pinterest.}

1.15.2011

Betty Draper or Erin McCabe?

I have been watching Mad Men Seasons 2-4 (for the first time!) this week and have realized that my wardrobe might be a little too similar to Betty Draper's.
Exhibit A-F:
And then these are all items in my wardrobe:
I should probably work in the Art Department of Mad Men due to my fashion style, don't ya think?

1.12.2011

Furious Longing.

"The gospel is absurd and the life of Jesus is meaningless unless we believe that He lived, died, and rose again with but one purpose in mind: to make brand-new creation. Not to make people with better morals but to create a community of prophets and professional lovers, men and women who would surrender to the mystery of the fire of the Spirit that burns within, who would live in even greater fidelity to the omnipresent Word of God, who would enter into the center of it all, the very heart and mystery of Christ, into the center of the flame that consumes, purifies, and sets everything aglow with peace, joy, boldness, and extravagant, furious love. This, my friend, is what it really means to be a Christian."
-Brennan Manning The Furious Longing of God

1.11.2011

An Ode to Orange and Blue.

In honor of Auburn's big win over Oregon last night.
Images 1, 2, 5, & 7 found via Google Image search "orange and navy", Images 3, 6, & 8 found via weheartit search "orange", Image 4 found via Google Image search "orange and navy room"