a silly muse

It’s BIRTHDAY WEEKEND! I will be 27 on Sunday! I’m looking forward to pretty strawberry cupcakes and lobster pie, with a viewing of Singin’ in the Rain on the side. Perhaps I will dress up Penny & Harvey in cute outfits. I hope everyone else has a magnificent weekend (long for some!).

- Mini monogram cake.

- It would be fun to create a map banner of places I’ve been.

- Cucumber, avocado, and turkey rolls.

- Turn your mason jar into a travel mug!

- I like to pretend this is me. Typing away and sipping tea in pretty outfits everyday.

- Yum, strawberry sandwiches.

- Sew yourself a basket!

(image via +)

Happy Friday, friends! I hope everyone has had a lovely week so far. I’ve been up to my neck in schoolwork, but alas, it’s the last semester! The last semester is always the worst it seems.

PS. Isn’t the print above absolutely adorable?! It’s by artist Emma Block. Pink cakes, parisian, and a dachshund?! Pretty perfect if you ask me!

- Be happy, make others happy.

- Umbrellas.

- I just want a hug.

- I wish I saw this pretty locket keychain before I created my birthday wish-list.

- Distance doesn’t matter when you love someone.

- It was meant to be.

- Pretty in pink and polka dots (via Ruche).

(image via emma block)

Happy Friday, friends! It’s my last weekend in sunny Los Angeles/Santa Monica so I must make the best of it before returning to frigid temperatures and snow in chilly New England. I shall be happy to see my darling pups, but I’ll miss it here dearly for the next four months until I move back in June. I also begin my final semester of grad school next Monday! I can’t believe I’m almost DONE!

- These pink suede loafers are fantastic.

- The Bark Side of the Moon. Just watch it. It’s awesome.

- This will be my birthday cake. Yup.

- Zucchini fries! Nom.

- I would very much like to have these pretty vintage-like spice tins on my kitchen counter.

- He’s Cary fucking Grant = one of the greatest gif’s, ever.

- I really really love this flowery iPhone case.

(image via +)

Happy weekend. I’m very happy it’s the weekend. Although I’ll be stuffing my brain with more reading/researching and my hands will be tirelessly typing/writing away, it’s nice to know I can at least wear pj’s all day, sip tea, and cuddle on one of my comfy couches as I complete these scholarly tasks. I also will be having tea with Emily tomorrow, which I sorely crave.

- Paint a cookie sheet, then use it as a pretty magnet board!

- A nice list to make every day happy.

- I love you, Paul Newman.

- Falling in love with beautiful bags, like this Kate Spade one, can be pretty deadly (for your bank accounts).

- An inspiring letter Zooey Deschanel wrote to Vogue when she was 17.

- Nifty/helpful lessons in layering (with multiple fabric textures/textiles).

- Caramel apple bites!

(photo via The Bedlam of Beefy)

Happy Friday! All I’ve got planned for the weekend is lots of hang out time with the pups, coffee sipping with a school friend, and obviously some movie watching (I suppose I could partake in some cleaning…). I shall be dreaming of palm trees, the ocean, and fresh strawberries/cherries in between activities (or during). I also promise that I will post my Los Angeles recap next Monday! I’ve just got to sort out some of my photos for you, and remember everything I did.

- Train your dog with an app.

- I just discovered this 30 Day Photo Challenge on Flickr. I think I would love to do something like this for the blog!

- These locket perfumes would be spectacular to have for on the go.

- How to clean desk clutter in 5 minutes.

- Do you need a social media detox?

- I’m very much in love with my brand new Nike ‘Free Run 2’ sneakers.

- I have fallen in love with Vetted, a pretty online boutique of wonderful stationery and miscellaneous items. Found via Creature Comforts

Photo - By me, in La Jolla, June 2011 (pronunciation: La-Hoy-a)