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Some Things

Posted on May 14, 2012 by vmacandcheese

Last week I got an email from Meg inviting me to participate in the Things I’m Afraid to Tell You movement. Initially started by Jess, then taken to a whole new level by Ez, you may have seen a few of these posts on blogs in the last week or two. When I got Meg’s email asking me and many others to write our own Things I’m Afraid to Tell You post, I was hesitant, then, before I could think about it too much more, wrote her back and agreed to do it. Locked in. So here we go… (more…)

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Let’s take a break…

Posted on April 17, 2012 by vmacandcheese

It’s safe to say that since late January, I have been going, going, going. Alt, leaving my job, launching this business, settling in to a new routine, continuing to grow the blog — it’s been a lot. And SUCH a fun ride. I’m incredibly grateful for what 2012 has brought my way so far.

But man, am I tired. Really tired. I was gchatting with Molly from A Piece of Toast yesterday and she said she’s been feeling similarly and suspects a lot of us (bloggers or not) are in the same boat. Have you been feeling this way lately? A little run down, a little devoid of inspiration? I definitely have. Trying to crank out posts for this week has been rough.

Molly jokingly said she wished all bloggers could have a spring break — a week where no one had to worry about publishing anything. I have to admit, this doesn’t sound half bad! I would love a week off to let my creative inspiration tank fill back up. Wouldn’t you?

I think this just means I’m in need of a vacation, stat! June can’t come soon enough.

What do you do on days where you’re feeling run down and un-creative?

{Image Credit: photo by Nikos Vitsovits, published here}

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Recent Snapshots

Posted on April 16, 2012 by vmacandcheese

Here’s what I’ve been up to over the past two weeks or so, as told through my phone…

1. It’s been intermittently rainy here in the city, and of course the one day I ventured out prepared for it (boots and all), the skies cleared and the sun started shining. Ah, well! At least the Madewell boots saw some action.

2. Another day on the bus, peering out the window — definitely not so sunny!

3. Everything is blooming here. It makes walks around town so pretty and colorful.

4. Lunch at Out the Door. I’d never really noticed this light fixture above the communal table before — but I like it.

5. French Chantilly lace samples from my wedding dress. This is one of three fabrics used on the dress.

6. Ranunculus currently keeping me company in my office. Ranuncs are just so cheerful and ladylike, don’t you think?

7. I was lucky enough to get a last minute appointment at our wedding venue so I could show my mom while she was in town. This is the terrace of the penthouse, where we’re hoping (weather permitting) we’ll be married. Check out that view!

8. Having a blowout Italian (read: carb) dinner with my mom at Capannina.

9. Another little ranunc from the bunch. It amazes me that nature can make something this pretty and intricate.

10. Brunching with my mom at Castagna. Strange space, amazing food. We had the best quiche ever there. The brothers who run the place know their way around the kitchen like whoa.

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The Hunger Games + Dorothea Lange

Posted on April 3, 2012 by vmacandcheese

What do these two have in common? Well, I think a lot! We saw The Hunger Games this past Saturday, and I couldn’t help but be completely wowed by the set and costume design in the movie.

I kept thinking that the scenes depicting Katniss’ District 12 felt eerily reminiscent of Depression-era photography, particularly Dorothea Lange’s famous photographs. When I think about photographs of people from this time period, the simple, humble lines, fabrics and patterns of the clothes always come to mind, along with the weary, uncertain, almost resigned expressions of the subjects. The opening scenes of the movie captured this perfectly. (more…)

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3.16.12

Posted on March 16, 2012 by vmacandcheese

This week I:

+ was a very busy girl and guest posted in four different places! On Modern Eve (where I shared my dream spring break destination if money were no object!), The Real Mean Girl (where today I posted on five things you probably don’t know about me), Julip Made (to participate in Julie’s fabulous new series “If Bloggers Ruled the World”), and on Glitter Guide (where I concocted a St. Patrick’s Day cocktail that’s a huge departure from the typical green beer situation).
+ made an appointment to try on a wedding dress next week. Fingers crossed. At least now I actually know to make an appointment, and Tamra has been giving me other great pointers too.
+ signed a contract for our venue. Will share details next week, I think!
+ Had lunch with Erin, drinks with Crystalin, and wine with Kate. I was quite the social butterfly.
+ Loved reading through all your comments and emails about our impending vacance en France. Thanks for all the insights! I’m more excited than ever to go.

Whew, Happy Friday! Is it just me, or did this week feel a little off? I think it was the time change. I woke up sort of disoriented a lot of the days and had trouble focusing. True to form though, as the weekend arrives I feel like I’m hitting my stride — here’s hoping that lasts through next week too!

Tomorrow, I’m very excited to be hosting a St. Paddy’s Day party. I’ve never hosted one before — mostly, this was the weekend that worked for me and for friends, and it just so happened to land on this holiday! We have friends from LA coming in for this one, so it’ll be fun getting everyone together. Cross your fingers that Sunday isn’t too painful.

Link of the week: I haven’t been able to get these DIY candy poppers that Annemarie shared last week out of my mind. They’re originally from Style Me Pretty, as created by Posh Paperie. Aren’t they cute? I imagine it would be kind of hilarious to save all these toilet paper rolls to make them (Joe would think I’d officially gone crazy), but how ingenious!!

Have a wonderful weekend and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

{Image Credits: Style Me Pretty, via Brunch at Saks}

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