Scene Stealer

I recently saw the new The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I enjoyed the movie, but what I liked most of all was the incredible house featured in it. Sure, it was the home of the villain, but the minimalist architecture, huge planes of glass and white furniture made me forget about all that!

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Opposites Attract

A combination I can't get enough of is black and white. I find myself lately black-and-white-ifying everything around me -- my outfits, my home decor, my accessories. That's probably why I haven't stopped loving Jason Wu's fall 2011 ready-to-wear collection. The play of masculine and feminine seems perfect for the opposing shades, don't you think?

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Simple Pleasures

This weekend was wonderfully low-key. I slept in and took naps. I had brunch with friends and watched movies. My husband made an organic fruit salad and we took the pup for a long walk in the fresh air and sunshine. I love weekends filled with simple pleasures like these.

Photos by me. 

Surprises

I love when an artwork's medium surprises me, when the materials an artist used to create a work aren't what they appear to be. That was the case with these pieces by Shane McAdams. He used the humble ball-point pen to make these paintings. Aren't they incredible?

Here's wishing you a weekend full of fun surprises!

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Midweek Motivation

After a few weeks filled with holidays and days off from work, I'm struggling a bit to get back into the normal swing of things. A little inspiration is just what I need!

 

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Happy January!

I love January. It's the month the organization geek in me especially comes out. I like filling out a new calendar, simplifying and getting things in line at home, at work and everywhere in between. Here's wishing everyone a colorful, fun, fresh start to the year!

* Dress

* Calendar

* iPhone case

* Flats

* Purse

Starting Fresh

Happy new year! It feels wonderful to say 2012 has begun, and that's partly due to this nice long weekend. My husband and I spent New Year's Eve with my sister, her husband and their adorable baby. We had margaritas and burritos -- and a lot of laughs -- and then we went home and rang in the new year in bed with the pup. Neighbors even set off fireworks in the park behind our house at midnight! The rest of the weekend, we relaxed at home and enjoyed the last few days of our Christmas decorations (I love how the ornaments from our Disco Christmas party cast cool patterns on the ceiling). What's even better is the long weekend continues today.

I hope your new year is off to a fantastic start!

Photos by me.