Friday, December 21, 2012

I Heart Zara

Somehow, earlier this year I was introduced to Zara kids' clothing; I think via this blog, (which I love).  The clothes are really well-made and stylish.  I haven't bought a thing for full-price, as it's a little more than I can afford to spend on clothes, but they have great sales.  

Here's what I scored this morning--their Fall/Winter sale just started, so I got some things for Jones and Baby Girl (Birdie) for next year:
Can't you just picture these with some cute-colored tights underneath?!
I actually want this in my size, but it'll be even cuter on a baby!

Cableknit leggings for an infant. Enough said.
And for Jones:
The boy looks good in blue.
The boy also looks great in a hat; and loves them to boot.


Happy Holidays! XO

Thursday, December 20, 2012

The Civil Wars

Ever since I saw them on Austin City Limits a couple months ago, I can't stop listening to their soulful sounds...




Came across this video on NPR today, and the news that they've split up due to "irreconcilable differences."



 Here's to hoping they can overcome those differences.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Happy Holidays!

Joyful And Bright Holiday Card
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Friday, November 9, 2012

Friday Craving

One of my favorite sandwiches in all the land:



A Groucho's STP (all-turkey for me) with 45 Sauce.  Seriously, it doesn't get much better.
And yes, those are potato chips on the sandwich--the only way I do it.

Happy Friday!


Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Motherhood, Officially

Sounds silly, but today the fact that I am a mother finally hit me like a ton of bricks.  You wanna know why? 

My shopping list includes the makings for cupcakes made to look like pumpkins and Halloween stickers for my adorable child's Halloween party at school tomorrow.  Plus, I just realized that every. single. picture. I have posted on a social media site lately has been of said adorable child.

"Bodybag Johnny," aka my adorable child

As if that wasn't enough, the ever-growing baby bump under my maternity jeans and sweater and the contantly-moving baby therein, give me a pretty much hourly reminder that I'm officially a mom.  It's pretty grand.

Happy Halloween!

Friday, October 12, 2012

Culture in Columbia

There is so much going on in Columbia, SC in the next few weeks!  So many events I want to attend and shows I want to see...alas, with a toddler at home, a husband who works most evenings, and a baby on the way, (read: I am tired all the time), it makes it a little challenging to do everything I want to.

Not sure what will shake out, but here are a few things I'm really hoping to partake in:
via here
Sleepwalk With Me at The Nickelodeon.  This film is by the producers of This American Life.  Need I say more?  (I love Ira Glass and I love that show--I even have the app on my phone!)  The film is playing at The Nick through October 18th.

via here
Red at Columbia Museum of Art.  You've probably heard that the CMA is exhibiting Mark Rothko works right now, (definitely on the to-do list).  Well, in conjunction with Trutus Theatre, they are also putting on a Broadway play of Rothko's life called Red.  Playing tonight through Sunday. 

via here
NPR's Scott Simon, the host of Weekend Edition, will speak at USC on October 23rd as part of their Fall Literary Festival.  Another of my favorite NPR personalities and shows.

So, what are you up to these crisp Fall days?  There's plenty to choose from.   We're going to take the babe to the State Fair next week--can't wait to see him on the kiddie rides!