Hunter Wellies on the left, Sperry Shearwater on the right
The Holidays are here people! Traveling, parties, housewarming gifts... oh my! What is the perfect house-warming gift you ask? I'm at an age where I don't find it appropriate to be showing up at family- friends houses with a bottle of wine. Call me old fashion... I'm just not there yet. This past weekend I had the privilege of trying Bad Ass Coffee Co.'s Obama Blend and the first thing I thought was, "what a great house warming gift, COFFEE!" Grab a pound of your favorite blend and maybe some monogram mugs from Anthropologie and you are set my friend!
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
- Max Ehrmann
Next is a piece that is a little harder to wear. I know that the immediate thought is, "this won't work on my body type", but there are a ton of different ways to outfit this. I personal would love to wear this over a thin silk tank, but it could also be worn over a dress as long as the sleeve length is shorter than the lace caplets. Check out the way they have it outfitted in the catalogue below.
Expect lots of Italian dishes in this book as the title implies. Giulia is the daughter of two Italians: a Brooklyn born first-generation Italian-American mother and a father who immigrated from southern Italy to establish a medical practice in the United States. With recipe titles like First Date Butterflies (Farfalle with Tuna), A Salad that Failed to Make a Perfect New Year's Eve (Mache, Pomegranate, and Pecan Salad), and No Nookie Gnocchi you'll be entertained as much by the recipes as you are by the stories of Giulia's failed romances.
Dating only a few in college and marrying by the end of my 20th year, I don't have anywhere near the dating history Giulia describes in her book. Naturally, I found it interesting and amusing to read her dating woes and drama. And hilarious to see the lengths to which she'd go to get that next boyfriend. I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti is perfect for anyone who needs a fun, easy read as well as those who can't keep their mouth from salivating while reading recipe after recipe. I happen to fit into both categories.
- Katie Goodman, goodLife {Eats}
Rainy Weekend? Start your holiday shopping early! Pop into Plaza Too and take 25% off all handbag & wallets - be sure to tell them k&t sent you!
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