Morning Coffee

This, my friends, is one of my favorite new toys. Coffee on demand. This little Keurig machine has been such an excellent addition to my kitchen. Not only has it saved me some money but on cold snowy weekend mornings I don't have to bundle up (or send James out! haha!) to get a cup of coffee. I can make one and enjoy it in a mug! A mug!

My favorite way to drink coffee--is in a mug. Paper cups or to-go mugs are much less satisfying for me. Weird? Maybe. Don't judge.

I've bought some coffee online and my BFF Lauren was sweet enough to buy me a variety pack as a treat. For those of you who have a Keurig of your own, my favorite kinds are the Donut Shop and the Millstone Hazelnut Cream.

(Today is my last free Tuesday until my class starts--I had TWO cups of coffee while watching morning television and I loved every second of it. Next Tuesday, I'll be taking the train before the sun comes up to dissect animals and learn about your blood vessels. Which kind of Tuesday sounds better to you?)

Signed Sealed Delivered!

One of my resolutions this year is to send packages! I've started small and just sent out a round of pretty cards to people near and far. I love getting mail. Honestly--any piece of mail will do.

Netflix DVD? Yes!

Sallie Mae updates? Yes!

O Magazine? Yes!

Visa bill? Yes!

As much as I don't really love getting bills, who does?, I do love mail. So, if I love mail--other people must too right? Thats what I'm going on, so I hope its true.

For Valentines Day, I especially love to send cards and treats. I found this especially symbolic card today that I loved. For one thing, I love breakfast. For another thing, I love bacon.

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Simple

When it comes to jewelry, simple is best. These are things that could be worn every single day. I've been trying to remember to put on a little jewelry lately, something that is totally not on my radar. I'm loving these simple pieces from Andrea Bonelli.

Cry It Out

Need a good cry?

Go check out 'Rabbit Hole'--it is really fantastically sad and I loved every minute of it.



Anyone see it?

On where my money goes..

I'm not really the type of girl who spends her whole pay check on a pair of shoes (not that I don't love shoes--I do, but how hard is it to pick a pair of shoes? So hard. I don't even know what kind of shoes I like nor what looks good to me. I wear shoes until they fall apart and then I buy another pair. I'll save the shoe buying stress for every other year thank you very much)

I'm not really the type of girl who spends her whole pay check on a bar tab (not that a night out on the town isn't fun but I only need a couple beers before I start thinking about the possibility of a hangover or a bad night sleep--shut up, I know I'm lame)

I'm not really the type of girl who spends her whole pay check on a trip (although, if I could be any kind of girl--it would be this kind. I just can't choose where to go! Who to visit! What to see! I need to save for a long time when planning an adventure and need to make sure I have dotted my i's and crossed my t's before writing that final check)

I am the kind of girl who spends her whole pay check on produce, cheese, thin crust pizza, craft beers, local milk, fresh flowers, sourdough rye, apple cider and basil.

I love food. I love to cook and I love to eat. I love going out for fancy dinners and not so fancy dinners and I love picking up ingredients at the farmers market to make a meal at home.

There are certain things I'm willing to compromise on but typically, food isn't one of them. I crave fresh ingredients and feel better eating them if I know where they came from. Don't get me wrong, I am as guilty as anyone else in terms of having mac n' cheese for dinner or the occasional diet coke with my lunch but I am going to try as hard as I can to make 2011 filled with as much wholesome food as possible.

(As I write this, there is a bag of York Peppermint Pattys sitting on my nightstand--they are my guilty pleasure, they are not locally grown, they are heavenly--the end.)

Calendar

Last year I bought a really sweet 2010 calendar that I took apart and strung above my desk. It was really pretty and while not so practical (who is looking up there for the dates?!) it took up some really blank wall space and was filled with gorgeous letterpress design.

If my friend Lauren could comment on this she might tell all of you that I didn't actually hang up that calendar until mayyybeee July but luckily, this is my blog and I can hang up my calendars when-ever-I-want!

I was doing some serious organizing and cleaning today and took down that 2010 calendar and replaced the string with some new cards and pictures for the meantime. While browsing the web tonight I came across this 2011 calendar I really like and think would look great above my desk.


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