Look Linger Love

Yesterday afternoon I get an email from my husband telling me to freeze our leftover white chicken chili because we’re dropping Lilly off at his parent’s and heading out for dinner.  Impromptu date nights are the best.  While choosing an outfit (see a peek of it here) I couldn’t help but long for an undergarment selection that is up to par with the rest of my closet.

I can’t resist sharing Lilly’s new Bumby swimwear.  Isn’t it absolutely beyond?!

If you haven’t caught it yet, today Alex over at Things That Sparkle is featuring some of my favorite things.  I’m sharing a few of what I love most in my home broken down by category (room, furniture, textile…).  What fun to get to share what I adore so much with the blog world. 

Out with the old and in with the new.  Fresh cosmetic bags will help you declutter your vanity drawer.

Want to look effortlessly cool?  Either of these frocks would easily up your Fab-Factor to a ten.

Why not make your new diet a little more attractive to the eye?  Invest in some new dishes (even if just one plate or bowl) to make those restrained meals feel a little more like a splurge.

Want to expand your talents this year?  Look up local shops in your area that offer design classes.  This Floral Arranging Class by Stems is on my must do asap list.

Trying to live a better life?  Now is the time to take up your Mother’s helpful advice and polite reminders .

Resolved to get organized in 2011?  Grab a great planner and some pretty file folders.

Are you a workaholic who needs a reminder to just relax?  Invest in some great resort wear and book a vacation somewhere exotic.

Want to minimize your environmental footprint but can’t help your shopping addiction?  Recycle your shopping bags into wall art.  Genious.

One thing that I love about being in the blog community is how easy it is to connect with a wealth of talented people.  A week or two ago SisterBatik found my blog.  I’m so glad the two sisters did because I’m totally digging their collection of pillow covers.

I hope you all bid a joyous farewell to 2010 and greeted 2011 with ZEST!  We rang in the new year by renting a bar downtown with 50 of our dear friends.  Very little can top a NYE 5 years ago when Josh surprised me with a marriage proposal (after only knowing me for 2 months!!).  Or the following NYE celebrated in Tahiti on our honeymoon.  But I have to say that this year’s celebration went down in the books.