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Hotlanty!

Going for a birthday filled weekend to my sisters house in Atlanta today!! My bro-in-law and I have day apart birthdays, so I'm excited to actually share it with him this year. Last year I was living in Florida and they were living in Virginia, so we weren't able to see each other. This years a first! Speaking of firsts, I usually would celebrate weeks upon weeks in March for my birthday, but this year is a milestone for me! I've pretty much avoided the nearing date and will ~~sadly and eventually~~ accept it on its arrival. (and in the past I was pretty greedy about birthdays..who wants to share their birthday with somebody else?) But it's a brother like mine you would gladly and proudly share with..awww

My sis and I are even meeting up with some blogger friends, which we've been looking forward to for weeks!! Blogger Party, Yaaay!!

Happy, fun times! (and avoidance from that double-digit age we're not ganna talk about ;)

Cupcake Crush

Introducing, one of my celebrity crushes, the lovely Lauren Conrad. I'm sure you've seen her new line at Kohls. I just thought the whole cupcake theme was very fitting for her shoot and just had to showcase her beauty on a cake stand because she's just that sweet and admiring!

and yes, I have a Team LC shirt ;) remember those?

sources* LC line

Give me some undorky glasses!

I've been helping my dear friend at her optometrist office and this means I am now surrendered to make that dreadful appointment to get my eyes checked now. No more hiding from the fact that I need new glasses. I've had glasses for my ~~constant stare at the computer screen~~ eye strain and all of a sudden, ~~thankfully~~ lost them. Well, I am kind of sad because they were the only pair that I didn't look THAT hideous in. Let's face it...I look weird and dorky in glasses. I have a small head and almost think I need kids glasses to make them fit my face. I think the below pic was the only time I actually looked decent in them. I trust that my good pal will help me choose just the right replacement! The pressure's on you now Andrea!! Don't let me down!

the ONLY picture with my "cat eye" spectacles!

Should I go with a similar style or do something different?

Don't butter me up, just give it to me honest!

Thanks so much!

Mixed Up Art

Today, I wanted to share with you a different twist on art/photography. I was inspired by Pal Allan's work. I love the arrangement of all of these displays. It's taking ordinary objects and grouping them with other ordinary objects that you wouldn't normally see paired together. He's taken kitchen utensils, beauty products and other knick knacks to display a fun composition of objects. I made some similar work in college in a mixed media class and this got me even more inspired to make an inspiration palette of my own "Pal Allan" original using objects I found on the web.

PAL ALLAN's take

DREW's take on a Pal Allen

(I had so much fun with this I almost wanted to make a whole series!)

Stay tuned for more Pal Allan work!

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inspiration palette- #1 cardboard deer, whisk, toaster, bow, heel, belt, feather brush, concealer brush

inspiration palette #2 birdcage, hat, purse, blankets, teacup, rose, candle holder, feather, glasses

Missing Florida

I moved back from Florida 3 months ago (to NC) and I have to say I miss the sunny state terribly!

The glorious weather, the lavish atmosphere, incredible seafood and the unforgettable friends I made!

I lived in the Boca Raton area for several months, where most people say it's the glitzy and rich. (although I could never continue to afford living in such a place.)

Then off to West Palm Beach (hanging particularly around Palm Beach Gardens) for my second place

of abode. There again, rich with gloriousness!

I have to say it was a journey indescribable and a place I'll never forget and visit often again and again!

southeast side of the sunny state

dream condos I drove by into work

incredible clear beaches and that amazing aqua ocean

palm trees galore!

fresh seafood and savory, sweet fruit!

Although I am proudly a Carolina girl, a part of me will always have a piece of a Florida girl outlook!

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Inspiration palette- sun hat, jumpsuit, watch, earrings, ring, heels, purse

images- map, condos, beaches, seafood, fruit, necklace charm

Let Loose!

Taking advantage of the weekend and going outdoors. Running natural, curls swaying freely in the wind because I don't feel like straightening my hair for the next couple of days. Just going to soak in the sun and get some physical activity in with these glorious spring days we've been having. Taking my little pup with me because she enjoys the outdoors as much as I do and the world knows she's gotta have some place to let loose and bark, bark, bark without feeling like she has to use her little inside voice ;)

Have a lovely one! and get outside for a few if you can!!

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Color Scheming

the NEW nautical color palette, I'd say!

love the floral high-waisters...and that couch is a beauty!

such a calming living room and funky light fixture!

sidenote..I wish my hair could do that!

hello beautiful shoezies! oh and that cushion! ahhhh!

sorry...got a little distracted in the details....hope you guys have a lovely Thursday and these colors, room and outfits inspire you to get bold!!

sources* i'll have to get back to you...im so scattered with all my inspiration palettes i misplace them all the time...but i do know the interiors came from here!

ok...found the model images here! ;)

My favorite zodiac sign

Since it's March, the lovely month in which I was born ;) I've decided to introduce you to the qualities of a Pisces, according to the astrologies. I'm not a full believer in astrology, but it's scary how many of the qualities and characteristics I possess of a Piscean.

PISCES-