LOVE.

I am currently drooling over these hand-made ceramic bowls. I love that they are all a bit different in size and shape. They would look perfect in my kitchen - and I would even hand wash these babies.

Pandora's box

If you haven't heard of Pandora, you are missing out. This website is awesome and caters to everyone's taste in music. Just type in an artist/band you like and Pandora will create a radio station based on your tastes. Its great for those of us who are constantly searching for new artists to love- and its FREE!

What I am dreaming about....

I am so excited, about-to-pee-in-my-pants-excited, about my upcoming vacay. My beau and I are going to Madrid, Spain in May. I told you he was wonderful, right? Until then, I will spend my days daydreaming about the food, culture, clothes, people, sights, music, art.....



In my research, I have found this must-do list:

• Get lost in the Museo del Prado.
• Go shopping in Calle Fuencarral (trendy) or Salamanca district (posh)... it's up to you!
• Eat a bocadillo de calamares (squid sandwich) near Plaza Mayor.
• Struggle among the crowds in El Rastro on a sunny Sunday morning.
• Go to a theater on Gran Via and enjoy a musical show.
• Go for some tapas in La Latina (don't forget patatas bravas).
• Spend an afternoon in El Retiro.
• Get back to 16th century in Plaza de la Paja and surroundings.
• See a sunset at the Templo de Debod.
• Have a drink and dance in Malasaña district until dawn, then have a chocolate con churros breakfast.

Sounds amazing, right?

Sweet somethings

Trying to brainstorm for some creative, thoughtful, one-of a kind ideas for my beau for Valentine's Day led me here. I love this idea...

How wonderful is that? Your very own, personalized Valentine!?

I discovered it on one of my favorite blogs, Oh Happy Day!

What I'm reading....

I am currently reading The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, a referral from my book-loving mom. It is from Oprah's book club (which honestly I was skeptical of at first because I usually don't like her books). Mom swears it is one of the best books she has ever read, and I am loving it thus far. I adore a good book, don't you?

What are you reading?

Slow and steady wins the race

I am going to run the Country Music Half Marathon in April. There- I said it. I have announced my commitment to the blogging world. Now there is no backing out. This journey should be very interesting, considering I kinda hate to run. I am not one of those runners you see and think, "that looks so natural, she is in such good shape. I wish I could do that." Not at all. I run very slow and end up with a beet red face. With this said, I am hoping training for this goal will create a positive, life-long love of running. I plan on following this training plan by Hal Higdon. Wish me luck!