baubles & bubbles

Inspiration Board #277: Strawberries & Cannolis

2012-02-08T09:55:00.000-06:00

Reading Inspiration: The Dream Keeper, Langston Hughes

2012-02-07T13:47:00.000-06:00

Bring me all of your dreams,
You dreamer,
Bring me all your
Heart melodies
That I may wrap them
In a blue cloud-cloth
Away from the too-rough fingers
Of the world.

Music Inspiration: Falling in Love At a Coffee Shop, Landon Pigg

2012-02-06T13:51:00.000-06:00

ImagineNations Globes

2012-02-03T10:04:00.006-06:00

Globes with character! Okay, everybody knows that globes are just neat anyway, but ImagineNations really upped the anty here by hand-crafting one-of-a-kind, made-to-order vintage globes. Each one is hand-painted and absolutely stunning!

You can even buy D.I.Y. art kits to personalize your globes!

Pets

Travel

Genealogy

Inspiration Board #276: Sultry Winter

2012-02-02T12:26:00.001-06:00

Inspiration Board #275: A City Affair

2012-02-01T09:53:00.002-06:00

Inspiration Board #274: Cheers!

2012-01-31T09:35:00.001-06:00

Inspiration Board #273: Stormy Heart

2012-01-30T09:47:00.001-06:00

Top 10 Best Movies of 2011

2012-01-26T12:41:00.002-06:00

...And some recent ones I've seen this year that are MUST sees!

10. Crazy Stupid Love

9. Like Crazy

8. Hugo

7. The Descendents

6. Larry Crowne

5. 50/50

4. One Day

3. Midnight in Paris

2. Water for Elephants

1. The Help

And the two you have to see so far in 2012...

1. The Artist

2. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

Now go cuddle up and watch one of these great movies!

Reading Inspiration: From "First Poems," Rainer Maria Rilke

2012-01-12T13:49:00.000-06:00

Understand, I'll slip quietly
Away from the noisy crowd
When I see the pale
Stars rising, blooming over the oaks.
I'll pursue solitary pathways
Through the pale twilit meadows,
With only this one dream:
You come too.

Music Inspiration: By Your Side by Sade

2012-01-11T11:35:00.000-06:00

The Remake Project

2012-01-05T17:18:00.007-06:00

Students in the Remake Project were inspired by famous paintings through their photography. The results are quite amazing!

“Le Désespéré” remake by Stefano Telloni

“Composition With Red, Blue and Yellow” remake by Katie Jackson

“Self Portrait 1889″ remake by Seth Johnson

“Olympia” remake by Natalie Pereira

“Man in a blue turban” remake by Radu Pilat

Reading Inspiration: Dame La Mano by Gabriela Mistral

2011-12-27T18:22:00.002-06:00

In Spanish:

Dame La Mano

Dame la mano y danzaremos;
Dame la mano y me amaras.

Como una sola flor seremos,
como una flor, y nada mas.

El mismo verso cantaremos,
al mismo paso bailaras.

Coma una espiga ondularemos,
coma una espiga, y nada mas.

Te llamas Rosa y yo Esperanza:
pero tu nombre olvidaras,
porque seremos una danza
en la colina, y nada mas.

In English:

Give Me Your Hand

Give me your hand and give me your love,
give me your hand and dance with me.
A single flower, and nothing more,
a single flower is all we'll be.

Keeping time in the dance together,
singing the tune together with me,
grass in the wind, and nothing more,
grass in the wind is all we'll be.

I'm called Hope and you're call Rose:
but losing our names we'll both go free,
a dance on the hills and nothing more,
a dance on the hills is all we'll be.

Christmas Song #10: Eyes of A Child, Air Supply

2011-12-22T14:33:00.000-06:00

Christmas Song #9: Christmas is All Around, Billy Mack

2011-12-20T11:56:00.001-06:00

Listen to this "turd of a record" - from the fabulous holiday movie, Love Actually!

Christmas Song #8: The Chipmunk Song

2011-12-19T12:50:00.001-06:00

Inspiration Board #272: Cocktails by Candlelight

2011-12-15T13:03:00.001-06:00

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Christmas Song #7: Christmas Tonight, Dave Barnes

2011-12-15T12:51:00.002-06:00

Christmas Song #6: Believe, Josh Groban

2011-12-14T13:54:00.000-06:00

Christmas Song #5: Last Christmas, Wham!

2011-12-13T13:06:00.001-06:00

Christmas Song #4: Wintersong, Sarah McLachlan

2011-12-12T13:40:00.001-06:00

Inspiration Board #271: In the Center Ring

2011-12-12T13:34:00.000-06:00

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Christmas Song #3: 12 Days of Christmas, Straight No Chaser

2011-12-09T13:03:00.002-06:00

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
a partridge in a pear tree.
On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fourth day of Christ--
On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
five golden rings
four calling birds, three french hens, two turtle doves
and a partridge in a pear tree

On the ninth day of Christmas, On the eighth day of
Christmas
my true love gave to me my true love gave to me
9 ladies dancing 8 maids a milking
8 maids a milking 7 maids a milking
7 maids a milking 6 maids a milking
6 maids a milking 5---
Better not shout, you better not cry, you better not--
in a pear tree

On the ninth-- NO!
On the eighth-- NO!

On the seventh day of Christmas deck the halls
my true love gave to me with boughs of holly
7 swans a swimming here we come a wassailing
6 geese a laying among the leaves so---
5 golden rings Faaa-laaa-la-la-la
4 calling birds
3 french hens
2 turtle doves here we come a wassailing
The boar's head in hand bear I among the leaves so
green
Bedeck'd with bays

and partridge in a pear tree

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to
me
11 pipers piping (ding)
10 lords a leaping (dong)
9 ladies dancing (ding)
8 maids a milking (dong)
7 swans a swimming (ding)
6 geese a laying (dong)
5 golden rings
4 calling birds
3 french hens
2 turtle doves
and--rudolph the red nosed reindeer!

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to
me--

I have a little dreidel, I made it out of clay, and
when it's dry and ready, my dreidel I shall play
Oh dreidel......dreidel....dreidel..................
(sorry)

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to
me--

doo doo do do doo dooooooo-(do de do de do de do de do
de)
doo doo do do doo dooooooo-(do de do de do de do de do
de)

On the twelfth day my true love gave to me
12 drummers drumming like olympus upon the serengeti
11 pipers piping, 10 lords a leaping....

9 ladies dancing they were dancing for meeee
8 maids a milking they were milking just for me

I had Christmas down in Africa (ba ba ba doo)
I had Christmas down in Africa (ba ba ba doo)
I had Christmas down in Africa (5 golden rings)
I had Christmas down in Africa (5 golden rings)
I had Christmas down in Africa (5 golden rings)
couldnt take the halls into the things we never had

doo doo do do doot dooooooo-(do de do de do de do de do
de)
doo doo do do doot dooooooo-(do de do de do de do de do
de)
partridge in a big pear tree-(do de do de do de do de
do de)
partridge in a big pear tree

Christmas Song #2: Baby, It's Cold Outside, Glee

2011-12-08T09:43:00.001-06:00

I really can't stay - But baby it's cold outside
I've got to go away - But baby it's cold outside
This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
My mother will start to worry - Beautiful, what's your hurry?
My father will be pacing the floor - Listen to the fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry - Beautiful, please don't hurry
Well maybe just a half a drink more - Put some records on while I pour
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/g/glee/baby_its_cold_outside.html ]
The neighbors might think - Baby, it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink? - No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how - Your eyes are like starlight
To break the spell - I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
I ought to say no, no, no, sir - Mind if I move in closer?
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the sense in hurting my pride?
I really can't stay - Baby don't hold out
But baby, it's cold outside

I've got to go home - But, baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me your coat - It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand - I'm thrilled when you touch my hand
But don't you see - How can you do this thing to me?
There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Think of my life long sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay - Get over that hold out
Ohhh, baby it's cold outside

Top 10 Xmas Songs 2011 - Grown-Up Christmas List

2011-12-07T09:54:00.004-06:00

I'm Christmas-obsessed, and my favorite thing about the holiday season is the music, so over the next several days, I'm going to be posting videos of my all-time favorite Xmas songs! I know I'm excited! :) First on the list - Grown-Up Christmas List, Amy Grant version.

Do you remember me
I sat upon your knee
I wrote to you
With childhood fantasies

Well, I'm all grown up now
And still need help somehow
I'm not a child
But my heart still can dream

So here's my lifelong wish
My grown up christmas list
Not for myself
But for a world in need

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
and wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown up christmas list

As children we believed
The grandest sight to see
Was something lovely
Wrapped beneath our tree

Well heaven only knows
That packages and bows
Can never heal
A hurting human soul

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown up christmas list

What is this illusion called the innocence of youth
Maybe only in our blind belief can we ever find the truth

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end, oh
This is my grown up christmas list
This is my only life long wish
This is my grown up christmas list

The Little Printer

2011-12-06T12:30:00.004-06:00

I'm in love with this little printer by BERG Cloud! If I actually owned a smart phone, I would definitely want one. It's designed to print out miniature-sized lists of just about anything you'd ever want - from your phone! Oh, and a major plus, it's totally adorable!

Credits: BERG Cloud

Reading Inspiration, A Poem: I Wish I Could Wrap Up Christmas by Anonymous

2011-12-04T09:34:00.005-06:00

The holidays are my favorite time of year! I found this little poem, and it warmed my heart. I hope you enjoy it too!

I Wish I Could Wrap Up Christmas

I wish that I could wrap up all the love and Holiday cheer
That comes along with Christmas and with New Year's every year,
Pack it in a pretty box and put it on my shelf
And pull it down again each year and give it to myself.

I wish that I could tie up all my favorite carols with twine,
Wind around some ribbon, too, and for twelve months call them mine
Until the next Yuletide came when the sounds again could be unfurled
And untie every single one then give them to the world.

Music Inspiration: Razzle Dazzle Rose by Camera Obscura

2011-12-02T12:48:00.002-06:00

Inspiration Board #270: Marry Go Round

2011-11-23T16:38:00.001-06:00

Have a safe and happy Turkey Day tomorrow!

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Inspiration Board #269: City Glamour

2011-11-16T14:41:00.003-06:00

This is my ideal wedding, ladies (and gents!).

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Inspiration Board #268: My Precious Pearl

2011-11-15T12:53:00.001-06:00

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Inspiration Board #267: Sweet and Dainty

2011-11-02T00:58:00.001-05:00

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Inspiration Board #266: Eccentric Sunset

2011-10-26T01:24:00.002-05:00

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Inspiration Board #265: Wild for You

2011-10-25T01:06:00.001-05:00

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Inspiration Board #264: Southern Charms

2011-10-23T17:59:00.000-05:00

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Music Inspiration: Chariot by Gavin DeGraw

2011-10-20T19:35:00.003-05:00

Inspiration Board #263: Archway to Heaven

2011-10-17T20:54:00.001-05:00

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Reading Inspiration: I'll Be There for You by Louise Cuddon

2011-10-08T20:30:00.001-05:00

A perfect, light-hearted reading for a wedding!

I'll be there, my darling, through thick and through thin
When your mind's in a mess and your head's in a spin
When your plane's been delayed, and you've missed the last train.
When life is just threatening to drive you insane
When your thrilling whodunit has lost its last page
When somebody tells you, you're looking your age
When your coffee's too cool, and your wine is too warm
When the forecast said, “Fine,” but you're out in a storm
When your quick break hotel, turns into a slum
And your holiday photos show only your thumb
When you park for five minutes in a resident's bay 
And return to discover you've been towed away
When the jeans that you bought in hope or in haste
Just stick on your hips and don't reach round your waist
When the food you most like brings you out in red rashes
When as soon as you boot up the bloody thing crashes
So my darling, my sweetheart, my dear...
When you break a rule, when you act the fool
When you've got the flu, when you're in a stew
When you're last in the queue, don't feel blue
'cause I'm telling you, I'll be there.

Inspiration Board #262: Love Grows

2011-10-07T14:50:00.000-05:00

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Inspiration Board #261: Love Portrait

2011-09-28T13:55:00.002-05:00

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Air France Ad

2011-09-24T15:25:00.000-05:00

Lovely Air France ad! Simple is sometimes best.

Air France - L'Envol from Air France on Vimeo.

Inspiration Board #260: Sweet Southern Comfort

2011-08-25T06:17:00.001-05:00

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Inspiration Board #259: I Like You

2011-08-14T18:46:00.002-05:00

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Inspiration Board #258: Summer Lovin'

2011-08-13T20:44:00.002-05:00

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Inspiration Board #257: I Heart NY

2011-08-05T22:03:00.002-05:00

A nod to NY: Congrats to all the gay and lesbian couples of the great state of NY!

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Music Inspiration: Realize by Colbie Caillat

2011-07-31T21:47:00.003-05:00

Inspiration Board #256: Shelter Me

2011-07-27T13:56:00.002-05:00

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Inspiration Board #255: Forever After

2011-07-12T19:00:00.001-05:00

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Inspiration Board #254: Tea for Two

2011-06-25T20:46:00.002-05:00

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Inspiration Board #253: Watercolor Dreams

2011-06-10T19:42:00.002-05:00

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Inspiration Board #252: So Wonderful

2011-05-23T14:35:00.001-05:00

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Inspiration Board #251: You're a Peach!

2011-05-13T14:07:00.001-05:00

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My Cousin's Wedding: Red Barn

2011-05-09T12:49:00.002-05:00

I helped plan my cousin's wedding, which was this past October. I could have swore I posted this board, but it seems to have been misplaced or I was mistaken! Oh well - here it is! :)

Credits: Brittany Davis Photography

Inspiration Board #250: It's in Her Blush

2011-05-05T10:57:00.000-05:00

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Inspiration Board #249: Here We Go!

2011-04-28T14:32:00.001-05:00

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Music Inspiration: Little Wonders by Rob Thomas

2011-04-27T11:21:00.001-05:00

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Inspiration Board #248: Spring It!

2011-04-25T16:31:00.002-05:00

I hope everybody had a wonderful Easter weekend! :)

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Poetry Inspiration: Us Two by A. A. Milne

2011-04-22T11:39:00.003-05:00

Who doesn't love Winnie the Pooh? That bear is filled with so much inspiration and wisdom for such a silly, whimsical bear who seems to only care about "hunny." ;)

This Pooh poem is so sweet and would be perfect as a wedding reading! After all, love begins with friendship...

Wherever I am, there's always Pooh,
There's always Pooh and Me.
Whatever I do, he wants to do,
"Where are you going today?" says Pooh:
"Well, that's very odd 'cos I was too.
Let's go together," says Pooh, says he.
"Let's go together," says Pooh.

"What's twice eleven?" I said to Pooh.
("Twice what?" said Pooh to Me.)
"I think it ought to be twenty-two."
"Just what I think myself," said Pooh.
"It wasn't an easy sum to do,
But that's what it is," said Pooh, said he.
"That's what it is," said Pooh.

"Let's look for dragons," I said to Pooh.
"Yes, let's," said Pooh to Me.
We crossed the river and found a few-
"Yes, those are dragons all right," said Pooh.
"As soon as I saw their beaks I knew.
That's what they are," said Pooh, said he.
"That's what they are," said Pooh.

"Let's frighten the dragons," I said to Pooh.
"That's right," said Pooh to Me.
"I'm not afraid," I said to Pooh,
And I held his paw and I shouted "Shoo!
Silly old dragons!"- and off they flew.

"I wasn't afraid," said Pooh, said he,
"I'm never afraid with you."

So wherever I am, there's always Pooh,
There's always Pooh and Me.
"What would I do?" I said to Pooh,
"If it wasn't for you," and Pooh said: "True,
It isn't much fun for One, but Two,
Can stick together, says Pooh, says he. "That's how it is," says Pooh.

Credits: A. A. Milne

Inspiration Board #247: Naturally Yours

2011-04-21T12:52:00.000-05:00

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Inspiration Board #246: Grace in Green

2011-04-18T11:58:00.000-05:00

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Paper Record Player Invite

2011-04-15T14:25:00.003-05:00

This is the coolest wedding invitation I have ever seen - working record player!

Paper Record Player from kellianderson on Vimeo.

Credits: Kelli Anderson - check out her blog to see how she made it!

Inspiration Board #245: Sea Mist

2011-04-14T15:17:00.001-05:00

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Inspiration Board #244: The Best Day

2011-04-13T12:09:00.002-05:00

This is my latest inspiration board, which means... I'm FINALLY up-to-date! From now on, all my boards will be current! Woo-hoo! :)

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Inspiration Board #243: Springtime Magic

2011-04-12T13:49:00.001-05:00

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Inspiration Board #242: Make Your Mark

2011-04-11T14:46:00.002-05:00

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Music Inspiration: Upside Down by Jack Johnson

2011-04-10T11:04:00.002-05:00

I LOVE Jack Johnson! One of my favorite songs of his is most definitely Upside Down from the Curious George soundtrack. The music video is super adorable!

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Inspiration Board #241: Pink Ribbon

2011-04-10T11:00:00.001-05:00

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Inspiration Board #240: Taking It Easy

2011-04-09T22:29:00.001-05:00

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Inspiration Board #239: Scallops and Lace

2011-04-08T11:49:00.000-05:00

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Inspiration Board #238: Woodland Paradise

2011-04-07T10:33:00.002-05:00

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Inspiration Board #237: French Fantasie

2011-04-06T12:21:00.001-05:00

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Inspiration Board #236: Spring Petals

2011-04-05T11:19:00.000-05:00

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Inspiration Board #235: Splendor

2011-04-04T20:28:00.002-05:00

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Inspiration Board #234: I Pinky Swear

2011-04-02T23:40:00.002-05:00

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Inspiration Board #233: She Said Yes

2011-04-01T01:24:00.001-05:00

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Music Inspiration: When I Look At You by Miley Cyrus

2011-03-31T02:06:00.002-05:00

In general, Miley Cyrus isn't my first choice as a musical artist, but I have to admit I LOVE this song from the movie The Last Song (I like two of Nicholas Sparks' books - that one and, of course The Notebook). Seriously, this song makes me cry... Tissues, please!

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Inspiration Board #232: Love and Marriage

2011-03-31T02:01:00.002-05:00

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Book Inspiration: I Like You by Sandol Stoddard

2011-03-30T04:09:00.004-05:00

Maybe it's because I'm a former preschool teacher that I find so much inspiration from children's stories. Like Le Petit Prince, my next book inspiration is also a children's book. I Like You by Sandol Stoddard is about liking somebody unconditionally, purely, and simply. Isn't that wonderful?

I have heard of several couples incorporating this text into their wedding vows - how sweet is that?! A great way to add some whimsy and fun to your ceremony...

I like you and I know why.
I like you because you are a good person to like.
I like you because when I tell you something special, you know it's special
And you remember it a long, long time.
You say, Remember when you told me something special
And both of us remember

When I think something is important
you think it's important too
We have good ideas
When I say something funny, you laugh
I think I'm funny and you think I'm funny too
Hah-hah!
I like you because you know where I'm ticklish
And you don't tickle me there except just a little tiny bit sometimes
But if you do, then I know where to tickle you too
You know how to be silly
That's why I like you
Boy are you ever silly
I never met anybody sillier than me till I met you
I like you because you know when it's time to stop being silly
Maybe day after tomorrow
Maybe never
Too late, it's a quarter past silly
Sometimes we don't say a word
We snurkle under fences
We spy secret places
If I am a goofus on the roofus hollering my head off
You are one too
If I pretend I am drowning, you pretend you are saving me
If I am getting ready to pop a paper bag,
then you are getting ready to jump
HOORAY

That's because you really like me
You really like me, don't you
And I really like you back
And you like me back and I like you back
And that's the way we keep on going every day

If you go away, then I go away too
or if I stay home, you send me a postcard
You don't just say Well see you around sometime, bye
I like you a lot because of that
If I go away, I send you a postcard too
And I like you because if we go away together
And if we are in Grand Central Station
And if I get lost
Then you are the one that is yelling for me

And I like you because when I am feeling sad
You don't always cheer me up right away
Sometimes it is better to be sad
You can't stand the others being so googly and gaggly every single minute
You want to think about things
It takes time

I like you because if I am mad at you
Then you are mad at me too
It's awful when the other person isn't
They are so nice and hoo-hoo you could just about punch them in the nose

I like you because if I think I am going to throw up
then you are really sorry
You don't just pretend you are busy looking at the birdies and all that
You say, maybe it was something you ate
You say, the same thing happened to me one time
And the same thing did

If you find two four-leaf clovers, you give me one
If I find four, I give you two
If we only find three, we keep on looking
Sometimes we have good luck, and sometimes we don't

If I break my arm, and if you break your arm too
Then it's fun to have a broken arm
I tell you about mine, you tell me about yours
We are both sorry
We write our names and draw pictures
We show everybody and they wish they had a broken arm too

I like you because I don't know why but
Everything that happens is nicer with you
I can't remember when I didn't like you
It must have been lonesome then

I like you because because because
I forget why I like you but I do
So many reasons
On the 4th of July I like you because it's the 4th of July
On the fifth of July, I like you too
If you and I had some drums and some horns and some horses
If we had some hats and some flags and some fire engines
We could be a HOLIDAY
We could be a CELEBRATION
We could be a WHOLE PARADE
See what I mean?

Even if it was the 999th of July
Even if it was August
Even if it was way down at the bottom of November
Even if it was no place particular in January
I would go on choosing you
And you would go on choosing me
Over and over again
That's how it would happen every time
I don't know why
I guess I don't know why I really like you
Why do I like you
I guess I just like you
I guess I just like you because I like you.

Credits: Sandol Stoddard

Inspiration Board #231: On the Boardwalk

2011-03-30T04:07:00.002-05:00

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Inspiration Board #230: You Color My World

2011-03-28T03:49:00.001-05:00

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Anatomy of a Cupcake

2011-03-27T02:39:00.004-05:00

How clever is this? So funny!

The anatomy of a cupcake...

Credits: Allen Hemberger and Sarah Wilson

Inspiration Board #229: Winter Blues

2011-03-26T07:07:00.002-05:00

It's been such nice weather here, but now that it's spring break it's back to being winter again! I've got the winter blues...

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Inspiration Board #228: Nostalgia

2011-03-25T12:16:00.000-05:00

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Music Inspiration: Pocket Full of Sunshine by Natasha Bedingfield

2011-03-24T04:36:00.002-05:00

I'm a big Natasha Bedingfield fan, and this song always cheers me up when I'm feeling down! Enjoy!

"I gotta pocket, gotta pocket full of sunshine..." :b

Credits: YouTube

Inspiration Board #227: Like Royalty

2011-03-24T04:33:00.002-05:00

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Inspiration Board #226: The Wind in My Sails

2011-03-23T11:52:00.003-05:00

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Inspiration Board #225: Life and Love

2011-03-23T04:04:00.001-05:00

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Book Inspiration: Excerpt from Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

2011-03-22T02:03:00.004-05:00

"Taming" from "Le Petit Prince" is one of the readings I want read (probably by my maid of honor) at my future wedding. It is so innocent, honest, and endearing. Plus, I'm a former preschool teacher AND lover of all things French so that just makes it all the more perfect! :)

"Come and play with me," proposed the little prince. "I am so unhappy."

"I cannot play with you," the fox said. "I am not tamed."

"Ah! Please excuse me," said the little prince.

But, after some thought, he added:

"What does that mean--'tame'?"

"You do not live here," said the fox. "What is it that you are looking for?"

"I am looking for men," said the little prince. "What does that mean--'tame'?"

"Men," said the fox. "They have guns, and they hunt. It is very disturbing. They also raise chickens. These are their only interests. Are you looking for chickens?"

"No," said the little prince. "I am looking for friends. What does that mean--'tame'?"

"It is an act too often neglected," said the fox. It means to establish ties."

"'To establish ties'?"

"Just that," said the fox.

"To me, you are still nothing more than a little boy who is just like a hundred thousand other little boys. And I have no need of you. And you, on your part, have no need of me. To you, I am nothing more than a fox like a hundred thousand other foxes. But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world . . . My life is very monotonous," the fox said.

"I hunt chickens; men hunt me. All the chickens are just alike, and all the men are just alike. And, in consequence, I am a little bored. But if you tame me, it will be as if the sun came to shine on my life. I shall know the sound of a step that will be different from all the others. Other steps send me hurrying back underneath the ground. Yours will call me, like music, out of my burrow. And then look: you see the grain-fields down yonder? I do not eat bread. Wheat is of no use to me. The wheat fields have nothing to say to me. And that is sad. But you have hair that is the color of gold. Think how wonderful that will be when you have tamed me! The grain, which is also golden, will bring me back the thought of you. And I shall love to listen to the wind in the wheat . . ."

The fox gazed at the little prince, for a long time.

"Please--tame me!" he said.

"I want to, very much," the little prince replied. "But I have not much time. I have friends to discover, and a great many things to understand."

"One only understands the things that one tames," said the fox. "Men have no more time to understand anything. They buy things all ready made at the shops. But there is no shop anywhere where one can buy friendship, and so men have no friends any more. If you want a friend, tame me . . ."

"What must I do, to tame you?" asked the little prince.

"You must be very patient," replied the fox. "First you will sit down at a little distance from me--like that--in the grass. I shall look at you out of the corner of my eye, and you will say nothing. Words are the source of misunderstandings. But you will sit a little closer to me, every day . . ."

The next day the little prince came back.

"It would have been better to come back at the same hour," said the fox. "If, for example, you come at four o'clock in the afternoon, then at three o'clock I shall begin to be happy. I shall feel happier and happier as the hour advances. At four o'clock, I shall already be worrying and jumping about. I shall show you how happy I am! But if you come at just any time, I shall never know at what hour my heart is to be ready to greet you . . . One must observe the proper rites . . ."

"What is a rite?" asked the little prince.

"Those also are actions too often neglected," said the fox. "They are what make one day different from other days, one hour from other hours. There is a rite, for example, among my hunters. Every Thursday they dance with the village girls. So Thursday is a wonderful day for me! I can take a walk as far as the vineyards. But if the hunters danced at just any time, every day would be like every other day, and I should never have any vacation at all."

So the little prince tamed the fox. And when the hour of his departure drew near--

"Ah," said the fox, "I shall cry."

"It is your own fault," said the little prince. "I never wished you any sort of harm; but you wanted me to tame you . . ."

"Yes, that is so," said the fox.

"But now you are going to cry!" said the little prince.

"Yes, that is so," said the fox.

"Then it has done you no good at all!"

"It has done me good," said the fox, "because of the color of the wheat fields."

Credits: Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Inspiration Board #224: Vestiges of Fall

2011-03-22T02:00:00.002-05:00

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Inspiration Board #223: Our Story Begins

2011-03-21T07:12:00.001-05:00

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Inspiration Board #222: Mi Casa

2011-03-20T06:02:00.003-05:00

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Inspiration Board #221: Art Deco Glam

2011-03-19T21:15:00.003-05:00

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Inspiration Board #220: All Things Beautiful

2011-03-19T00:00:00.000-05:00

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Music Inspiration: Fade Into You by Mazzy Star

2011-03-17T21:26:00.001-05:00

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2011-03-17T08:35:00.000-05:00

Have fun, and be safe!

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Inspiration Board #219: Vintage Autumn

2011-03-17T08:12:00.001-05:00

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Inspiration Board #218: Daydreams and Flowers

2011-03-15T23:50:00.000-05:00

I'm going in to have my gallbladder removed tomorrow morning, so I'm having a bit of insomnia tonight. I thought I'd post another board to cheer me up. Wish me luck!

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Jane Austen Photo Shoot

2011-03-15T05:14:00.000-05:00

It's been a while since I posted some photo shoot eye candy. How about this lovely Jane Austen-inspired shoot by Jennifer Hogan of Ever Whim Photographs? I'm game if you are! :)

Let's prepare to take a step back in time when men were always gentlemen, books weren't digital, real flowers made the perfect hair piece, and romance was abundant...

Credits: Grey Likes Weddings; Jennifer Hogan of Ever Whim Photographs

Inspiration Board #217: Welcoming Winter

2011-03-15T05:07:00.001-05:00

Ahhh, back when I was actually "welcoming winter" with open arms... Now, I just want it to go away! :)

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Inspiration Board #216: A La Lumiere

2011-03-14T01:03:00.001-05:00

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