S.S.S. Vol. 3

Well, I said I would blog before Sunday came around, and here we are! But at least I'm consistant with one thing so far.

Today is quite the day, it's father's day and my mom's birthday! I love you both, so much.

On to today's festivities- 

Favorites from Pinterest this week:

This outfit 

This room.

I'm pretty sure I would like to dress like this everyday. 

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A video to change your life for the better:

Current (well, constant) wannabe love of my life:

What's not to love? His album has been on repeat in my car which brings me to the next catagory:

Favorite song:

Oh this song just melts my heart and turns me into butter. Plus when I sing it I feel like I have some soul and flava in me!

Tried and true recipe that you should try too:

Avalanche bars! They are so easy, so delicious, and quick. Here's a link to the recipe. It says no bake, but I put in the oven for a minute or two to melt the marshmallows and chocolate chips. They taste even more amazing the next day and if they are put in the fridge.

A new week is here, my summer break is what, nearly half over? Good thing there is a lot more to look forward to!

Love,
MM

Short Sunday Sampling (volume two)

Hello everyone!
This week was spent babysitting, reading, finishing season two of 24, and other scholarly pursuits.
Since tonight was Tony night, I'd thought I'd feature a dash of musical theater glory in tonight's mix.
Here we go!

Favorite Musical:

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella

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Is it possible to be in love with a show I've never seen? Yes, oh yes. Sure I know all the music from the Brandi/Whitney rendition, but something about this cast seems so magical. It helps that I'm a dedicated viewer of Laura Osnes's Princess Diary for Broadway.com. (enjoy here). She should have won the Tony tonight, she is simply brilliant. And did you see that costume change? Thank goodness they won for best costume.

Favorite New (used) Books:

All these beauts for the lovely price of $5! (Now I'm hooked. I'm heading back to another store to trade in my books for more!)

In Theaters:

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Gatsby truly is great! Everyone, this movie lived up to the hype. It's probably one of the few movies I've seen that is so similar to the book, and avoids making you angry because they left something out or changed things. Plus this movie was just so visually mesmerizing, and the whole vibe is some sort of fantasy into the '20's decade of my dreams. Old sport, old sport.. must see.

Which brings me to-

The current swoonworthy babe of all babes:

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 HELLO LEO! Gatsby, he was. Did anyone else hear a chorus of angels when he first gives his toast? Well done, world. Well. done.

New Sewing Machine!

It's beautiful. We had this old Walmart Singer that we tried to fix, but with no success. So we found this Husqvarna on sale. It works really smooth and I have some projects getting started! 

This Week's Britain Prep:

The Young Victoria

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I have no idea why it took me so long to finally see this movie! What a gorgeous film. Gorgeous clothes, gorgeous Albert. Victoria truly rocked the monarchy. 

From Pinterest:

this bag

favorite kitchen

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That's all the prettiness for this week! I should be back before next Sunday, but for now, enjoy.

Love,

MM

Short Sunday Sampling

Or a Short, Sweet Selection.
Here are a few of my favorite things this week.
{Did you all have a lovely weekend? I sure did! Shopping, sleepovers, movies, and an interview.}

From Pinterest:

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Hagar

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In Theaters:

I'm pretty sure this isn't the actual movie poster, but isn't it prettier? via

I just got back from this movie, and can I say, it was worth every penny. Now every fight scene I see in a movie will be sub-par because there are no magic tricks involved. Sometimes exceedingly star-studded casts can be cluttered and overbearing (hello Valentine's Day?) but this one had the right balance. Go see this and enjoy it, you only get one shot to believe the tricks! (And make sure you can avoid the overwhelming feeling to pee throughout half the movie, the nuisance. I wish I had downloaded this app beforehand!)

Which brings me to

The Current Uh-Huh:

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Dave Franco, are you kidding me? Who is this genetically inclined? Did any of you see him be all cat-loverly and innocent on Ellen this week? He totally killed it as a magician. I'd fall for any of his tricks. 

On Netflix:

I'm hanging out with Jack Bauer a lot. I'm currently in the middle of season two. 

A few thoughts I have:

1. Kim Bauer (love her) needs to seriously stop being so.. stupid.

2. I'm so relieved Tony's soul patch from season one is gone.

Top Snack/Food/Beverage/Life:

This fairly healthy shake has been happening nearly everyday. Yum, Yum, Yum. Deliciouso. 

Books:

I'm currently in the middle of both of these beauts.

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much prettier art than my current cover

This one is on the top of my wish list:

via Anthro

Happy Monday!

Love,

M