Friday Love

November 28, 2008 // 2 Comments

I had to spotlight Angela today because she’s getting married in one week! I wanted to make sure and send her my best wishes. Angela is a beautiful (as you can see by the picture) ballet teacher from Columbia. She credits her profession in her response to, “What is one thing you love about yourself?”

“I´m a very happy person, I always smile, I think is because I work with children every day.”

I think the world needs a little more Angelas around. The best of luck with the upcoming wedding. Have a beautiful day.

The best thing about the day after Thanksgiving

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Spotted and Hearted

November 26, 2008 // 9 Comments

Pretty scarves spotted on Sweetie Pie Pumpkin Noodle

Feeling inspired by love

November 25, 2008 // 9 Comments

I’ve just seen my new niece for the first time and Mr. Buster. Forgive me for feeling a little overjoyed in the love department today.

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Random recommendation

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Before So You Think You Can Dance there was Sarah Jessica Parker with bushy eyebrows and neon leotards. I highly recommend this flick.

A Thanksgiving that sounds like a Hallmark channel made for TV movie is my fave

November 24, 2008 // 11 Comments

Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. This may seem a little odd since I’m a girl who thrives on presents (giving and getting) and there are no gift exchanges at Thanksgiving, but let me explain. Once a year on this magical holiday my mom’s family descends on the little town of Franklin, Idaho (population 716). My grandma lives on an egg farm. The egg farm on Napoleon Dynamite to be exact. No, I am not making this up. The usual Thanksgiving fare abounds – good food, family, football- but the most magical part of my family’s Thanksgiving is the plethora of pies. No less then 30. Pumpkin is the most boring one there. The day beforehand a pie assembly line forms in the kitchen and my grandma cranks out the pie crusts with her trusty bucket of lard at her side. For real. Now, don’t you want to be part of my family? We are currently accepting applications.

Etsy is my fave

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I love ordering things from Etsy because there are always extra little surprises in the package. Just look at the fun goodies I got from Denise Ann Simon, on top of what I ordered. The little love notes are even better in person.

An overdue birthday wish

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I’m shooting out a very happy belated birthday wish to my father, James Bellessa (he always says this when he calls me, “Hello Melanie, this is your father James Bellessa.” Thanks for clarifying dad.) and one of my most faithful readers, Andy. Sorry I screwed up and thought it was today.

This one’s for Andy, “”Let’s get one thing straight – ‘unfunded mandate’ is TWO words, not one big word.”

(card from Cracked Designs)

Friday Love

November 21, 2008 // 7 Comments

Hello champs. Today Natalia is sharing her answer to the looming question, “What’s one thing you love about yourself.” I actually know Natalia and admire her because not only is she completely adorable, she’s an amazing mom to two funny little boys AND she’s a talented artist. Check out some of her latest projects on her blog.

I decided to love my early wrinkles since they outwardly express the emotions I have felt on the inside.

Thanks for sharing Natalia. Now let’s all have a hearty chuckle and forget about our laugh lines.

Inspired by…

November 19, 2008 // 11 Comments

Balloons! They seem to be everywhere lately and I love it.

The last one is from a family photo shoot for Suann’s family done by Kate Headley. Isn’t it adorable?

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