womanize this

Britney Spears released her newest single, Womanizer, this past weekend and I've already heard it several times on the radio. And I'm not gonna lie...I like it! I woke up this morning and had the chorus stuck in my head. I think they said she's got a new album coming out in December. Let's hope its good stuff and that Britney makes a REAL comeback after all the craziness surrounding her last Blackout album.

pretty pumpkins

Taken from the latest issue of Martha Stewart Living--these scans are from an article on decorating with colorful pumpkins. How awesome is that first shot? It's like art! Who knew pumpkins came in so many colors, shapes, and textures?

snuggle

It's cold, windy, and gray today. It just started to rain. Work is slow. Eyelids are heavy. I'd much rather be snuggled up in my comfy bed reading a book or magazine...or sleeping.


image via Design Crush

Reem Acra

I think this Reem Acra gown worn by actress Olivia Wilde at this year's Emmys is simply gorgeous.



photo via here

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boca girl

Picked up these Kenneth Cole Reaction 'Boca Girl' shoes this past weekend. I'm not the biggest fan of the heel, but they are growing on me. I just couldn't resist the cute color-block rounded toe. They're a nice variation to the basic black heel for winter wear and they look real cute with jeans. Plus...they were on sale. :)

little lantern

Hunter and I went to IKEA over the weekend and picked up a few small things for his move to Charlotte (!). I saw these little tea-light lanterns and had to get one because they are just so darn cute. The store had a bunch hanging from the ceiling at different heights and it made for a real cool-looking display. I can't really hang thirty lanterns from my ceiling, so I only got one... but I'll find a good use for it.

will work for J.Crew

I think it'd be an awesome job to work on producing the J.Crew catalog. I always love the styling, the colors, the photo shoots, the layout and design...their print/design team does great work. I don't think I would ever dread going to the office if I had their job--plus, I bet they get some pretty good discounts!

Some of my favorite new looks from their October '08 catalog. And I'm really liking the cover-- it's basic yet bold; a striking use of typography. Loves it!















I want that purple pea coat! Heck, I want it all!!

Pandora

Pandora is my new favorite thing. It's a free online radio system that will automatically compile radio "stations" based on your preferences. You just type in a song or artist and Pandora will make a customized play list. You can rate the songs and bookmark your favorites (and then have the option to purchase them). It's a great way to hear new music without having to search for it.

I usually listen to iTunes radio when I want to listen to variety, but now that I've found Pandora, I've been listening to it non stop. It's so refreshing to hear new artists and songs instead of the same old stuff they overplay on the regular radio. And it's free!

Civita di Bagnoregio

One day I will go to this city on a hill:

Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy; from March '06 Conde Nast Traveler