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Everything on Anthropologie

I've recently gotten back into my Anthropologie obsession.  Thus, I have decided to post my favorite finds (notice the -s on that) from today.

Homegrown Monogram Mugs

Homegrown Monogram Mugs | Anthropologie

Steeping Thoughts Large Journal

Steeping Thoughts | Anthropologie

 

Mr. Boddington's Collection

 



Mr. Boddington's Collection | Anthropologie

 

 

The Newlywed Cookbook

 

The Newlywed Cookbook | Anthropologie

 

* Neither "Wish List" posts nor "Wish List" photographs have been endorsed by any company. I do not (currently) own any items, and all views expressed are entirely my own. 

A Small Sort of Despair

Every so often, a wave of perfectionism will sweep over me.  Since college, I have learned to roll with "it" (whatever "it" may be at the time) and ride out the waves in collectedness.  Yet sometimes I find myself reverting to my own ways.  The ways where I think that I control every outcome.  Where I determine whether my life has been successful thus far.  Where I wish to mold myself into some sort of Super Woman with the ability to be ridiculously fantastic/successful.

Shortly after finishing Divergent, I was astounded to learn the author wrote the book when she was 24 years of age.  TWENTY FOUR!  I realize that I am not 24 (yet), nevertheless, a strong feeling of inadequacy overwhelmed me.  What have I done so far?  Better yet, what am I doing?  I assure you that I am not writing the next great dystopian novel.  Playing BINGO with seventh graders is more like it.

But I guess part of being a teacher is remembering the lasting effects you can have on any child at any moment.  Perhaps one of my seventh graders will remember my lesson on literary devices as he/she writes a celebrated novel.  That would be pretty fantastic.

P.S. Please read Divergent.  It's a little on The Hunger Games side, but more mature, and a teensy tiny bit more "cool."  Whatever I mean by that.

Snapshots

A few snapshots of my week during Christmas week:

This table setting...

... because weddings over the holidays are so much fun.

 Chandeliers...

...because chandeliers in a lodge are beautiful.

This view...

...because the snow was endless.

 This tea...

...because it is in my mother's teacup.

This place setting...

...because it looks so fancy in our little ghetto house.

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Self-Important Mini Sticky Notes

Sticky Notes | Heliotrope

I love home office supplies.  In fact, that department is one of my favorites.  Labels, sticky notes, highlighters, and a good pen are really quite important in determining if I am effectively learning.  Luckily, I still need to use these supplies as a teacher since my college days are somewhat behind me.  These little sticky notes seem to be multi-taskers.  Firstly, they are reminders.  I love a good "to-do" note.  I especially love completing the task.  Secondly, they are assigners.  Sometimes I am overwhelmed by the tasks at hand, and a sticky note that is written as I think of the chore and tells me how important it is directly is always appreciated.  Thirdly, they are fun to look at.  The colors are bright, and the headings are humorous.

The website itself is simple, and there are some products I have seen before from other retailers.  Yet the overall theme of the website seems to be good "fun" products, and there are some fantastic categories for gifts.

* Neither "Wish List" posts nor "Wish List" photographs have been endorsed by any company. I do not (currently) own any items, and all views expressed are entirely my own.

Glad Tidings of Comfort and Joy...Mostly Comfort

This past week has been full of both comfort and joy. Sweatpants and sweatshirts have been the staples of my wardrobe, and honestly, I really do not mind.  Catching up with friends over coffees and mochas have led to hours long chats.  Skiing with friends has only capstoned my Christmas break.  I've much to be thankful for, and a warm cup of tea beside a glowing Christmas tree with a kitten on my lap only makes me all the more thankful.  In the wake of numerous tragedies, all I can do is cling tightly to my loved ones.

As 2013 prepares to rush in full-force with graduations and a wedding, it is easy to be consumed with the "to-do lists" in my life.  But I will try not to be, because every moment is to be cherished.  Every moment is too precious.

Wishing you all the best in the New Year!

Snapshots

These are a few snapshots of my week:

This breakfast...

...because it was a gift from the school administration.

This Pinterest post...

...because it is an apology I should use more often.

This book...

...because I read it for book club and it was a wonderful re-read.

This sign...

...because it was a surprise party for someone special.  And I love surprise parties for others.

These gifts...

...because it was terribly fun to shop for expensive, classy presents.

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PODillow face

Before you dismiss me entirely, listen.  I realize how ridiculous this looks.  And perhaps it is only me with the problem.  But unless I have a lounge chair, it is impossible for me to tan (properly) on my towel.  Either the front side of my body is tan and my back is white or only one side of my face becomes tan when I lie on my stomach then fall asleep.  Or, I place my head in the crook of my arms and my arms are part-tan with a white circle where my head was. What's a girl to do?  Use the PODillow Face.  Another perk?  Shade and safety for electronics.  When I take my iPod and phone to my towel, it instantly becomes a heat source.  This nifty gadget allows you to use the underneath area as shade and storage.

Again, all of this is laughable.  But I don't mind a cool gadget or two to use in the summer on my deck.

* Neither "Wish List" posts nor "Wish List" photographs have been endorsed by any company. I do not (currently) own any items, and all views expressed are entirely my own.