Thinking Pink

Good morning, loves!  And happy Tuesday to you.

As all of you probably already know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. And this is a topic that hits very close to home for me.  My best friend lost her fight with breast cancer 3 1/2 years ago  and watching a 37 year old woman fight and ultimately succumb to this disease and leave behind a 6 year old daughter is something that one can't really describe in words.  All I can say is that it will forever change a person and I now have a personal mission to get the word out about what women can do about breast cancer.

For me, now that I've hit the big 4-0, it means that I have to get mammograms {it hurt for a second but not so bad, but it was definitely worth the peace of mind}.  But for all of you youngins out there, don't ignore your breasts.  If you notice something's up, don't panic and assume the worst but don't ignore it either.  Early detection can save lives.  Check out this video that talks about symptoms and what to do if you have any concerns.

xoxo

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Rise & Shine

Good morning, loves!  Welcome to a brand new week.  Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and that you're all feeling refreshed and ready to take on a brand new week.

I had an amazing weekend.  J & I took a drive upstate to do some leaf peaking and although it's not quite peak foliage time, it was gorgeous nonetheless.  We also went to a farm, where we did a little shopping and ate some delicious corn and apple cider donuts.  Add a few romantic date nights thrown in there and this weekend was pretty much as good as it gets :)

Now I'm feeling rested and content and ready to start the new week. So what did you all do this weekend? 

Have a wonderful Monday, sweets!

xoxo

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Taste Of The Season

Good morning, loves!  And happy Friday to you all!  So happy that the weekend is here.

I'm finally feeling almost 100% healthy so I'm really looking forward to taking a bite out of Fall this weekend.  We were at the beach every weekend in September and we were sick in bed last weekend so this will be our first official taste of the season.  Planning on taking a fall foliage drive, pumpkin picking, farm stands, you know the deal.  Oh and I'm also planning on making this oh so delicious sounding beverage, a cider jack coctail.  Can you say yum???

Hope you all have a wonderful time this weekend.  Any fun plans?

Enjoy and I'll see you all Monday!
xoxo

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Pretty Little Things

Good morning, lovelies! Hope you're all having a splendid week.

Wanted to share with you some pretty little things that have been catching my eye as of late. This time of year everything seems to get so dark and heavy and even a bit clunky but these soft delicate pieces are really speaking to me today.  Soft feminine touches can really lighten up the long dark seasons ahead.  I plan on incorporating them into my life as soon as possible. How bout you?

Have a fabulous day sweets and I'll see you all tomorrow!

xoxo

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Meet Me In...

Hi loves!  And happy mid week to you all!

Today you can catch me on over at Little Bits of Lovely filling in for Rachel while she's off enjoying her European vacation.

Enjoy the trip and I'll see you all tomorrow :)

xoxo

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Bundle Up

Good morning, loves!  Happy Tuesday.  Hope the week is treating you well.

So it seems like fall has decided to pay us a visit here in NYC.  It was freezing yesterday.  I actually had to pull out all of my layers, boots, tights and all for the first time this season.  It was a total shock to the system.  It could have to do with the fact that I was couped up under the blankets in my apartment for days and not accustomed to outdoor life. Or it could be that I'm still sick so I'm a bit sensitive to the cold.  Or it could be the fact that it's just plain cold out. Can you say burrr?  Oh well, at least fall is the best season to dress for, right? :)

How about you guys?  What's the weather like in your part of the world?

Have a wonderful day, sweets!

xoxo

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Awakenings

Happy Monday, loves!  And welcome to a brand new week!  Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.

J & I were both sick and in bed all weekend long but we're slowly getting better.  It's amazing what a rebirth you feel once you turn that corner and start making your way back to good health, isn't it?  It was a bit of a blessing in disguise though because I was forced to finally take a break from all of the craziness and sit back and relax and take care of things in life.

Have a wonderful start to the week, sweets!

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Finally Friday

Happy Friday, loves! I'm so happy that the weekend is finally here. And I'm extra excited because I'm going to be home all weekend. That's so what the doctor ordered these days.

Looking forward to cuddling up at home and catching up on life. The weather is supposed to be wet and cold so I won't be tempted to leave my couch which is a-ok in my book :)

Have a wonderful weekend, sweets.  And I hope to be around sometime this weekend to finally say hi.  I miss you all!

See you Monday!

xoxo

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Perfect Way To Start the Day

Good morning, loves! And happy Thursday to you all.  

Today I'm craving a slow start to my day.  I'm not saying that I'm wishing to stay in bed all day or anything like that.  I'm heading to work of course. But things have been so hectic lately that a leisurely petit déjeuner sounds positively heavenly.  I'm going to try to steal a few moments this morning and try to make that happen.

Have a wonderful day, sweets and I hope you all get to steal a few moments for some leisure time.

xoxo

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Ravishing Red

Good morning, loves! How's the week treating you so far?  Mine's as busy and crazy as usual.  Unfortunately this is becoming my norm lately.  I was hoping to leave all of the craziness behind in Spetember but it seems to have followed me into October...

Anyway, enough of my complaining.  Let's go onto another color crush of mine.  Besides burgundy or oxblood red I'm also really head over heels for true reds.  The brighter and richer the better in my book.  I can't get enough of my red jeans, Love Quotes red scarf and my favorite nail color, Essie's Lollipop.  I've been wearing them nonstop lately.  And to tell you the truth, this color looks amazing with burgundy so I've been combining my two color crushes quite a bit this season.

What color are you crushing over lately?

Have a wonderful day, sweets!

xoxo

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Cuddle Up

Good morning, loves!  Hope you're having a wonderful start to the week. 

I'm getting reacclimated to city life and taking care of one household and I have to say that it feels really good. Fall is in the air and I'm so excited to be back in the city for the long haul. I say this now. Give me a month or so and I'm sure I'll be itching to do something else but for now the thought is utter bliss :)

There's something so romantic about this time of year.  The colder weather and layers just makes me want to light some candles, plop down on the couch and cuddle right on up under my throw for some serious snuggle time.  Add a foot massage in there and I'm happy as a girl can be.  I really couldn't ask for a better way to spend a day.

Hope you all have a fabulous and oh so cozy day!

xoxo

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