Leavin', Leavin' On A Jet Plane.

Since it has been -way- too long since S and I saw each other (last July, can you believe it?  How fast did the time go!) and I have some holiday left from last year, we decided I would go and pay him a visit in March for a week ^_^ I'm already so excited, since we've got some awesome stuff planned!

First off, we're going to go see my favourite band EVER, Coheed and Cambria (just in case you didn't remember =p) one night all the way in Boston (about a 3 and a half-4 hour drive) and -then- the very next day we're driving aaaall the way to Virginia for a friend's wedding!  This is the first wedding I'll have been to as an adult guest so I'm really looking forward to it (if only because I get to buy a new dress!)

This is what I've had my eye on - I'm thinking red, white and blue, very patriotic!

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I thought I could accessorise with some little polka dot earrings and a little blue handbag - what do you think?  I love wearing cardigans but my Mum is adamant I should wear a jacket ^_^  I've still got yonks to decide but I can't stop thinking about it >.< For the rest of the week that I'm there, I think we'll be taking it easy, doing some of our usual stuff (eating a lot, watching movies and winning big at a casino =p) 

What exciting things have you got planned, for this week or this year?  I hope you've had a great weekend and you're looking forward to an awesome week.  Thanks for stopping by!

xoxo

Monday Must Haves #23

It's been a while, huh?  I think my last MMH was in February!  Crazy times!  It's been a real rollercoaster since then, from blog stuff to personal stuff to everything in between!

S and I have been planning a trip {which I'm actually taking next week, how exciting!} and as much as I love going to see him, I really *don't* like the 8 hours flying there and back ~sad face~ My flights are usually okay, I get fed a lot of yummy food and the entertainment isn't bad.  But you need more than that to make an okay flight into a really good, comfortable one.  So this week, my Monday Must Haves are all about making your flight the best it can be!

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♥ So, I know when I land in NJ at about 1pm, the July heat will likely cause me to melt like a popsicle left in the sun.  ~However~, when you're up on that plane, it gets *chilly*.  One important factor for comfort is warmth, and even though they give you a blanket, wearing a cute, light sweater will keep the cold away and will be easy to stuff in your travel bag once you get outside!

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♥ This cute little devil is perfect for a long flight like mine!  Since I'm going to be travelling during the day, it'll be bright out and, since I'll be so excited to go, I'll probably not sleep much the night before!  It's always good to get some shut eye on the plane (Yes, S, people still do say 'shut eye'!) but that doesn't always come easy, especially if the person next to you ~really really really~ wants to look at clouds the whole flight (-_-) Stick on one of these pretties and you'll be sleeping in no time!

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♥ Sometimes, you just don't want to watch a movie or listen to music.  Getting lost in a good book is an excellent way to spend a few of those long hours and make them fly by before you know it!  I love a bit of H.G.Wells, I think he's an excellent writer and a collection of stories would be perfect to dive into!  Note: getting stuck into a book can sometimes stop your very-nice-but-super-chatty neighbour quiet down some.  Or annoy the person the other side!  Bonus!

Above all else, to make your flight as comfortable as possible, *move around* and *drink plenty of water*.  It's important to stay as active as possible and keep hydrated (^_^) These are my top three flight necessities, to stop me from going mad on a flight that is much too long!  What are your top three things to bring with you on your travels?  And are you going anywhere nice for a holiday this year?

Thank you for stopping by!  Hope you're having an awesome week!

xoxo

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Thrifty Finds!

Yay for thrifting!  And yay for weekends off where you get to go thrifting!  I took a stroll down to my local YMCA yesterday and also one day last week, where I managed to find a real good haul of books and the warmest, reddest, gorgeous-est jumper ever!

Reads and Redness, woo!

I'm always thrilled when I find something awesome when I'm out thrifting, it's such a great feeling knowing that something someone else didn't want any more is coming home with me where I'm going to love and appreciate it (^_^) Books are always my first stop in any thrift store; this week I picked up 'Schindler's List', 'The Devil Wears Prada', 'The Shakespeare Secret' and a book of Chinese Fairytales and Fantasies, which looks fascinating!

I hope you're all having a really great Sunday!  In the next week, I'd like to show you the bits and pieces I've been making and working on, I've got another little book review up my sleeve and, well, who knows what else the week will bring!  I'm hoping to go and have a look at a few potential homes for me and my boy in the next week or so, which I'm hugely excited about!  Can't wait to start planning our new home!

xoxo

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Monday Must Haves #2

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♥ I *LOVE* this gorgeously gorgeous felt!  Look at all those pretty colours!  Wouldn't it be a dream to make so many beautiful things with?

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♥ I desperately need some Sharpies.  They come in every colour under the sun, I hear people raving about them all the time and I am sorely lacking some gorgeous pens.  Pencils I have, but pens...I hear the Sharpies calling to me...

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♥ I'm still loving long this week and this maxi dress is gorgeous.  I have a huge soft spot for the colour purple as it is (could you guess?) so this ticks all the boxes for me - long, floaty, summery and super pretty.

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♥ I'd love to have a beautiful book like this to put all my little notes and ideas in.  I love dragonflies, especially since they are one of the symbols associated with my favourite band (*so* getting a dragonfly tattooed on me one of these days) This book looks like it would be full of interesting and beautiful things - love it!

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♥ I know, I know, it's Kelly Clarkson.  But it's true.  (That one's for you, S.  My life would totally suck without you)  What a cute little card to send to someone you love (^_^)

I'm feeling creative today - could you tell from what I picked? (^_^) My boy and I celebrated our 11 month anniversary today, woo!  Go us!  Tomorrow, it'll be three weeks until I get to see him again!  Three whole weeks!  I hope the time absolutely flies so I can see him as soon as possible (^_^) Ooh, I got an 'emergency appointment' at the dentist - I was told the first appointment was mid-May (when I'm not even in the country) but I told the very nice lady on the phone that my tooth was really bad and I really needed it looked at so she slotted me in on Thursday!  Thank you lovely receptionist lady!  I'm hoping this is the first step to pain-free teeth!  Hope you're all having a cracking Monday, full of creativity, fun and general awesomeness (^_^)

Monday Must Haves #1

It feels like I have been away forever!  Work has been completely mad, getting used to being in the store, closing up by myself and preparing for a visit from someone in senior management.  Around my work, I've been trying to fit in writing a letter to my spangly new pen pal, making holiday plans with my boy and working on my crafting!  I've sorely neglected my blog because there simply aren't enough hours in the day that I'm not busy doing other things or sleeping *chuckles* What I thought would get me back into the swing of regular blogging would be to start a little weekly post of things that I've seen around and about and am currently lusting after!  So, here we are, starting today with - 

Yay!  I *finally* got a weekend off last week and, after catching up on loads of sleep, ironing and other chores (as well as spending a really awesome Sunday with my Mum for Mother's Day - we rocked it with white wine, dried fruit and nuts to snack on and an incredibly competitive game of Scrabble) I got a little bit of time to head out and pick up a few things for my holiday.  I can't believe it's April already, this time next month I'll be hanging out with my boy in sunny NJ (^_^)

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I *love* jumpsuits at the moment!  I actually bought this one on Saturday and have lived in it since - it's comfy, cool and will look awesome with a cardigan and flats or wedges and a big, light sun hat.

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I'm loving long at the moment and this maxi dress is gorgeous - I'd team it with a light green cardigan for cool summer evenings and some pretty gladiator flats.

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I've wanted a mood ring for ages and this one is *so* pretty.  I've only ever seen plain beads in mood rings before, I love the floral pattern that makes this one so different!

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The nerdy, Super Mario playing girl in me *adores* this.  I don't think I'd ever take this off, it's just freakin' awesome.

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This piece of art has such beautiful colours in it.  I'm not usually a fan of more abstract work but this one really caught my eye.  It's gorgeous, if only I had somewhere to hang it!

I hope everyone is having a great Monday and that their week is getting off to a really good start!  I'm excited that time is rolling by so quickly at the moment because the sooner I get to be with my boy again, the better (^_^) For me, this week is going to be about working hard but also making some more time for myself, to have a little pampering, a little quiet me-time and to get properly cracking on my letter writing and crafting.  Have a good one guys!

Seriously Sweet Sunday

I want to be a 1950s housewife.  Seriously.  I want to polish the mirrors and bake cookies while lazing about in gloriously gorgeous dresses like these.

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I have officially been inspired by the 1950s look, something which I was previously pretty ignorant about.  My boy, the star that he is, suggested that we watch the movie 'Flipped' last night.

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It's the sweetest coming-of-age movie I've ever seen.  Everything about it was completely beautiful, from the wonderful costumes to the awe-inspiring sets.  Here are some of the stills from the movie, showcasing the awesomeness.

I swear this was me as a kid (the girl, obv.!)

<3 the colour of her shirt and his awesome plaid!

Gorgeous dress.  'Nuff said.

This shot is just gorgeous, from her awesome outfit to the crazy cute screen.  Do want!
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Boy and I decided that I am going to be a stay-at-home-in-gorgeous-dresses housewife someday.  And, despite my feminist streak, I'm totally okay with that.  As long as I get to wear pretty dresses.  And bake apple and blueberry pies.  And get to be fabulous in general.  I need me a 1950s dress, pronto.