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It's the Little Things: Kusmi Tea

I might have been born with a cheerful disposition, it's true.

My mom says that I was born sunny side-up...

though I think she's alluding more to the fact that I was, indeed, face up.

{Sorry, mom.}

I'm not sure that things don't bother me

like they seem to bother everyone else.

In fact, I can get really worked up

over some really simple things.

{My good friends are nodding their heads and saying "Amen" right now.}

But maybe my reputation for always being cheerful

comes from somewhere else....

I really enjoy small things!

Little aspects of a day can really captivate me.

It makes me feel great to stop and enjoy one small thing.

So today, I'm enjoying a little tea break while working from home.

All it takes is a few simple things

to make my moment seem perfect.

My favorite glass, the Bodum Pavina.

A pretty tea strainer to do the magic.

Gorgeously fragrant kusmi tea that I brought back from Paris

The Prince Wladimir is orangey and floraly...

and, well, I just love it.

It makes me feel like a lady.

I let it sit for a few minutes

while I ~~rummage through the cabinet for cookies~~ wait.

Voila!

It's ready.

I can perch in my favorite new chair

and enjoy the sunshine.

{Editor's note: Yes, it is 3pm and I'm still in a robe. Busted.}

What's a small way that you enjoy the day?

*all images original to Aspiring Kennedy

Why I Love: Cannon Lewis

I love cannon lewis jewelry.

It's modern,

it's ornate,

it's absolutely luxe...

and seriously- how cute is Cannon?

I can't stand it really.

Between her three collections

{capitvate, trouve, & life}

Cannon offers an array of

gorgeous jewelry

that is fitting to any personality.

{...well, any awesome personality.}

I've been watching her line grow for several years,

and felt completely validated when

Reese Witherspoon was spotted wearing her own piece

from Cannon's collection

earlier this month.

So go on,

all you non-student,

successful-in-your-career ladies...

Go on and buy one of

Cannon's lovely pieces in my honor.

{Just let me borrow it sometime?}

Book It.

I've got books on the brain.

....And in my purse.

And my coffee table.

And my night stand.

And on the kitchen counter....

I have been such a book worm lately-

and its even begun infringing on my blog time.

{Gasp!}

Imagine how giddy I was to find this beauty that combines both my nerdy loves?

Made by Book-Book,

this is a hand-distressed laptop case that's been

cleverly disguised as a vintage book.

Im sold.

What are you reading right now?

**I just finished an fabulous book,

and thanks to a very special author...

one of you will get a signed copy of it!

{Details next week!}

"Living is like tearing through a museum.
Not until later do you really start
absorbing what you saw,
thinking about it,
looking it up in a book,
and remembering -
because you can't take it in all at once."

— Audrey Hepburn

With the combined anniversary of Audrey Hepburn's death
and the 50th anniversary of the release of
Breakfast at Tiffany's
this year,

I find myself having a bit of an Audrey moment today.

Here's one for you, too.

This is cute, right?

It's a one page calendar

that's simple, colorful, fresh, and... free.

And the best part-

It's free!

{Oh, did I already mention that?}

Cute, lil' ole, Memphis-lovin, Leslie

of Sharp Stick in the Eye

made them up

and now you can print one out for yourself...

for free.

So you can dream about your approaching vacay,

scan the month for a good weekend to host a party,

and keep tabs of when you're busy and when you're... free.

Click the link here to print one out for yourself.

Mines going on the fridge...

where do you keep your calendar?

Hit the (Double) Wall

If I've said it once,

I've said it a hundred times:

I LOVE the Pavina glasses from Bodum.

(Remember my post from the Nest blog a while back?...)

Their chic double-wall design makes them perfect for hot drinks,

perfect for cold drinks,

and perfect for sitting pretty.

I got two full sets for Christmas from Mr. Wonderful,

and fall in love with them again

every time I use them.

Monday Mood: I feel... spoiled.

Heart on my sleeve.

Can I tell you all something pretty dark?

Something that I am not sure I have ever muttered aloud?

I am carrying the burden of this secret alone,
and it's time to make it known.

I know many of you might judge me,

discredit me,

and perhaps laugh, but...

I like heart-shaped diamonds.

Yes,

the Anna Nicole Smith of jewelry.

Culture's most laughed at luxury.

I don't know why,
but the girly side of me goes
gushy for them.

They just look... sweet.

I would love it if

Tyler bought me one.

And now I sit,

awaiting your judgment.

Friend or faux pas?

image source 1 & 2

In my opinion...

Wednesdays are typically lacking

their fair share of pink.

Therefore, I'm doing my best to change this...

There.

That's much better.

*image source 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5

Lens Craft

Good photography, to me,

is when someone is talented enough

to familiarize me with a random scene.

For instance,

this pleasant diner in West Virgina.

with the most delicious waffles.

{that I never tasted...}

Or that one night on the roof

when we drank the entire bottle of wine

{on top of a building I've never seen...}

Who cares if you didn't get the job?

You're still gorgeous & talented.

{well, I could know for sure if we actually knew each other}

That's why I love Victoria Wall's photography.

Her pictures set the scene for a story,

and I get to be cast in the plot.

I love finding new photographers.

Who are your favorites?

*photography by Victoria Wall. The uber talent Brooklyn Betty who never ceases to impress me with her ability to live on cheeseburgers & stay effortlessly thin.