Rachel Zoe Shuts It Down

Okay, Would you not just die to work with Rachel Zoe each day? Why does Taylor have such an attitude?? Maybe it's part of her charm, but she seriously acts 7. I wish it were appropriate to act 7 at my job, life would be so much more interesting if my bosses asked me to do something and I replied "Never", and meant it. If I could move my desk anywhere, it would for sure be next to the kitchen, you get to chat it up with a lot of people, and are only seconds from a mini Reese cup or pretzel stick.... I couldn't be happier that this show is back on, I always find myself seriously laughing alone in the living room each time she says BANANAS. I too, always agree with her choices, and boy wouldn't I love to even have a few of those dresses, even the ones that didn't make the cut. Can't wait to see her QVC line this fall.

If you don't watch Rachel, start. If I were a famous person, I would call her in a second (after I lost like 20 pounds so I could actually wear the sample sizes), and would look fabulous all the time in my vintage statement necklace and one of a kind Chanel.

Can someone tell me this is not award show perfection??

Top Favorite Shows of the Moment:

Design Star- Final 4! I'm liking Antonio at the moment.
Flipping Out-OCD flipper, I'd hire him any day, but only if Zoila could hang out too.
Rachel Zoe- I die.
Project Runway- Missed it last week but I know it will always be at the top of my lists once I catch up tomorrow.
Hard Knocks-Bengals training camp- Real life of football, I'm totally hooked.
Entourage- Always entertaining.

Most Looking Forward to:
GOSSIP GIRL- I heard that Chuck and B actually stay together this season, and I couldn't be more excited about that.

Gosh am I glad the Bachelor and Bachelorette is over and I can focus on quality reality shows. :)

Wrigley and Ruby

This picture just kills me. I was digging through some old picture albums on my laptop and ran across this, probably when Wrigs was only 2 years old. The pink animal (Yes totally suckered into it from the adorable Pets Smart commercial) named Ruby is her best friend. We have been through two Ruby's (one light pink, one dark). Now Wrigley even has a HUGE blue Ruby that stays in her bed. I often find her laying her little head on her animals, and it is just so sweet.

For anyone entertaining the idea of a new small pup, I couldn't say enough wonderful things about Schnauzers (oh except she might have a TINY issue with babies, but I sort of think it's a jealousy problem more than a dislike, or I like to think that anyways).

As much time that I take out of my day to take care of this little girl (known around the park as Sissy or Sister, her two of many nicknames I have), I couldn't really ask for a more consistent and sweet being to welcome me home each day with the most intense happiness. Matt recently taught her to lick or kiss, and though I don't bend down to let her kiss me (hands and arms are always FULL of laptops, purses, gym bags, lunch bags, shopping bags...), she sort of sticks her tongue out a bit, and it's just hilarious.

Okay, no reason for this post, just love that girl, can't wait to get her a friend (and have a backyard again!!).

Music and Home, go hand in hand

Two cool projects that I came across this week that I have been itching to share-

First, on AETN there was a special called Playing For Change, where a producer traveled for 10 years recording street musicians singing, playing, drumming, tapping along to the same songs. Mark Johnson, the founder, then connects all the recordings together to get this "we are the world" affect, with a lot of different musical sounds and voices. I think what struck me the most was the immense talent of these musicians. Some students, street performers, all ranges of social backgrounds, and all incredibly talented. They held so much passion for music, and I was sucked in to the show wanting more and more. It seems like I'll have to order the CD online. You can enjoy some of the videos on YouTube follow this to see Stand By Me.




The second project is about home. A collection of the visuals and meanings behind a simple word, that evokes a vast array of emotions. At first, when I was reading through all the submissions, I was thinking about what my contribution would be. What is "home" to me? Is it people, or conversations, or a place? For me, the word home is comfort and love, but the place changes. Since my parents are no longer in the house where I grew up, I don't associate the word with a place as much as I do the people that I love. The mental setting of my first thought of "home" goes something like this... Family sort of the chatting around a dinner table, drinking hot tea, or wine depending on the time of day, sharing stories...

For Me It's comfort, joy, relaxation, real life problems, it's brutal honesty, it's me feeling and saying how I really feel, no fluff, homemade cookies, jazz music playing in the background, it's tears and laughter, it is sweet memories tucked away in my heart, long hugs, homemade sun tea, family photos, celebrating achievements and milestones, my birthday cupcakes, my family, friends and loved ones all sharing in life.

As I started to think about what the word means to me, I realize that my concept of home is very different than it use to be. I have a deep desire to create my own home and fill it up to the brim with a family, my family. The ironic part is, when that happens, the meaning of home will yet again morph to mean something entirely new and different to me. I really can't wait for that experience, I look forward to sharing with my children and creating their own sense of what home means to them.

What does the word home mean to you?

Read about this blog project. Submit something! I will let you know what mine is when I fine tune my thoughts.

Amore

Just feeling sentimental this week, looking back at pictures old and new. If love isn't what makes the world go round, it surely makes the ride worthwhile. Thanks for making me laugh every. single. day.

Her wag just says it all...