SNIPPETS NO.8

1. The internet has been all a buzz with Jessica Hische and Russ Maschmeyer's sensational wedding invitation. Incredible web design, gorgeous collaborative illustrations, and a great love story. I even teared up. This is a must see if you haven't seen it already.

2. Amanda Jane Jones is a graphic designer (you might know her from Kinfolk Magazine) who recently moved to Geneva with her husband, Cree. Her instagram pictures are breathtaking. I want to live in every single one.

3. Creatures of Comfort is selling these already adorable Baggu pouches with extra charm. I already have a small tan pouch, but I'm so drawn to that cute little face.

4. I am lusting on all of the shoes by Coclico. It was so incredibly hard to share just one in this post.

WEEKEND PIE

This weekend was a very nice, sometimes relaxing, sometimes entertaining and exciting weekend. I got a new iMac, (wahoo!) after spending too much time going to work early to use that or my lagging 5 year old macbook. It was time for something I could rely on - especially with design school on the horizon.

Later on Saturday I saw Beach House with Tim and our friend Emily in Athens, Georgia, at the Georgia Theatre. I love taking little trips out of town to see a show. It's funny, and it's exciting. Of course the best part was the post-show hotdog from the guy who sells them outside the venue. It's a must.

So let me explain this whole "Almost breaking leg" thing. I was standing on the toilet seat lid, slipped, and all my weight via my shin hit the edge of the clawfoot tub's edge. I'm not sure I've experienced pain like that. I was laying on the ground sobbing my eyes out for 15 minutes before I looked at my leg, half expecting the bone to be sticking out. No bone, and I'm assuming no break, because it's just sore now. One hell of a knot and bruise came up, but I was able to stand on it after a few minutes of icing it down. It sure is a ghastly sight, but I'm fine. Totally scary though.

Mother's day was sweet. My mother and grandmother live in Florida, so I skyped with them for a while in the morning. It was nice to see them and talk about things. ♥ The dinner later in the day was spent with Tim's family and his mom, who is also a doll. We went back to his parent's house after dinner and caught up on all our shows. I don't know if any of you watch Girls, but I loveeee it. Lena Dunham is a genius.

Hope you had a lovely Mother's Day, all you mamas out there!

LETS GET STUFFED!

I hope you have a great time with your families during this long weekend. I wish I could be with my folks, eating my dad's AWESOME turkey and stuffing, but I'll have that soon. As a tradition, every time I visit my parents in Tampa, our first meal together is a Thanksgiving meal. I can't wait! But for this weekend, I'll be with Tim's family, and it will be wonderful. His sister and her boyfriend are coming down from New Jersey and I look forward to seeing them again.

Next time you hear from me, I'll be 20 pounds heavier. haha. (I HOPE NOT)


photo by jcrew, design by me!

birthday happies!

Things that make me happy on my birthday:


1. That video above.
2. My mom texting me multiple times saying "Happy Birthday to you!".
3. Tim's wall post on Facebook, "Happy Birthday to my lovely Ciara Sames! It's sad she's sharing her birthday with Google because obviously Ciara is much cooler."
4. Wearing a beautiful dress that my friend Alana gave me on Saturday.
5. Free tickets to tomorrow night's Wilco show from my friend, Fray, who is a DJ at WRAS 88.5.
6. Dinner plans at The Vortex tonight!
7. The Reese's peanut butter cup I'm about to eat.

hottest year.

Day Thirteen:
my earliest memory.
In the summer of 1993 my parents and I went to Washington D.C. so my dad could attend a training course. Instead of staying at a hotel, we decided to camp in this really nice campground. I remember that whole trip like it was yesterday. Going to D.C., staying in the camper, swimming in the most enormous pool I've ever seen, and having a great time. We have a lot of funny memories from that trip. The pool was very well known and you had to pay money to get in every day. After you paid, they would stamp your hand with a stamp that changed daily with it's according color. We would go in the mornings while my dad was away, and then go back when he came home after his training. But instead of paying again, my mom would draw the stamp on our hands and my dad would get in for free. Haha. Talk about teaching your kids honesty! I love my parents. :D