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• I made coffee every morning and felt good to wake up early to the aroma of brewing java...this week, we've been enjoying Peet's Coffee  


• I read my all time favorite book East of Eden and nearly finished it, but I can never get enough of this classic, it's a book of life - so many great lessons and thoughts to ponder about...I love it!


• Finally, went to the post office and mailed our long-overdue Christmas and birthday gifts to both of our families...shame on me


• Renewed our apartment lease for another year and scored a free carpet cleaning!


• Browsed through shelves of World Market and ended up with Biscoff cookies, which taste delicious with my morning coffee as I type this...


• Next in my agenda, is a trip to Trader Joe's....very exciting, right?!

What were some of the highlights of your weekend?

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Soft greys and lots of coffee...

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Today is such a grey and gloomy day out that it will take me not one but two cups of coffee to stay awake...

In honor of my beloved color, I am posting this collage of my favorite shades of grey...hope your Monday feels brighter than mine at the moment...

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Keep it simple...

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I've been trying to keep it simple when it comes to my outfits recently.  And I've even managed to streamline my morning makeup routine to just tinted moisturizer, eyeliner and mascara - a much-needed time saving solution to my stressful mornings. I wear mostly neutral colors, such as beige, grey and cream and accessorizing with chunky scarves. For a pop of color, I paint my nails with dark maroon nail polish to add some brightness to my neutral outfits.  I hope these pictures inspire you to doll up in cozy/stylish outfits that can bring comfort and confidence to your gloomy days at work (or maybe not so gloomy days, depending on where you are). 

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Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year!!!

I hope 2012 brings lots of love and happiness to all of us!

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That Christmas Feeling...

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This weekend I did quite a bit of shopping, walked arm-in-arm in cold weather with my love to look at decorated city center, while warming my hands with a festive cup of gingerbread latte.  In the evenings, I pempered myself with warm baths under candle light, and painted my nails with Essie glitter nail polish to top off that Christmassy festive mood...and now, looking down at the keyboard as I type, small twinkle of my nail polish warms me with holiday feelings...

What makes you feel festive this holiday season?

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Current Fave - cable knit

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I recently bought a cable knit sweater that I can't get enough of! It makes me feel comfy, stylish and preppy all at the same time. It's the perfect piece that I can wear out in cold without having to worry about too many layers - it keeps me warm and snug.  This one may even trigger a trip to Zara soon...

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Love is...

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I just wanted to do a quick update two weeks before my wedding and share this honest phrase about love.  I've been busy working, working out, and finally things seem to slowly come together! I especially feel that way when I step into my dress at my fitting appointemnts...Throughout the week, I've stuck with a workout schedule of 3 days of cardio/strengh training followed by 2 blissful yoga classes in between workouts.  I've also restricted my bread, pasta, rice intake and substitued all with a serving of quinua - let's just hope I stick with this regiment after the wedding too... And, I finally started reading The Happiness Project and it's been wonderful so far, I highly recommend it to everyone.

I hope to catch up soon with all your posts..I've missed blogging.

xx

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