Making Out Like a Bandit...

There is little that I love more

than getting something for free.

If I can't get them for free,

I also love getting things

really, really, really

cheap.

Which is why I am

a shamless nut

over Gilt Groupe!

This morning, I will be

shopping my heart out on the

Laura Mercier Sale.

It brings out the crazy lady in me.

I can't help myself.

When the morning sales start,

I'm like a kiddie on an

Easter Egg Hunt.

Get outta my way, people.

If aren't currently a member,

I dare you to try it & resist.

You can use my invitation from me to join.

Click here and sign up!

But beware:

Gilt Groupe shopping is highly addictive!

*Thank you LauraMercier.com & Gilt.com for the photos!

Shakespeare Unbound

When the weather turns warm,

I am drawn to

my favorite pieces

by Mr. William Shakespeare.

(Luckily, their are some fantastic adaptations on film

for when I run out of summer reading time...)

A MidSummer's Night Dream

Oh, I love the fairy queen, Tatiana...

and I adore Michelle Pfeiffer's portrayal.

Romeo & Juliet

Verona, family feuds,

some of the best articulation

of young love.

Much Ado About Nothing

A sunny Tuscan story

with betrayal, love,

& family drama.

Shakespeare In Love

Sure, perhaps this one is

not written by Shakespeare,

but ever since I first saw this movie-

it's been one of my favorites.

Summertime & Shakespeare.

It's a blissful combination.

What books do you love to read

(and re-read!)

at certain times of the year?

*photos courtesy of imdb.com

California Girl I am not...

... But this Texas heat can definitely melt your popsicle.

I'm in need of a summer treat

to help combat the overbearing heat.

With Slurpees are bit underage-

and Margarita's a bit dangerous,

I settle happily in the middle ground:

popsicles!

In my humble opinion,

the best stop for a treat

in the US is

Las Paletos

in Nashville, Tennessee.

Flavors are a daily surprise-

but look for favorites such as

tamarind, chocolate raspberry, and rose petal.

Are there any great recipes out there

for a D-I-Y treat?

*photo courtesy of www.tattfoo.com & www.mymcmlife.wordpress.com

iWant you.

Good thing I have a summer birthday.

You're Doing Fine...

...Oklahoma!

We are headed to land of Curly & Millie for the weekend.

I hope your weekend

is a lovely one

where ever you might be!

Aspring Kennedy: Foreign Relations Statement

I've been keeping a secret for a while,

but now it's official:

Mr. & Mrs. Aspiring Kennedy

are moving to Oxford, England

for a little bit of school,

and a lot of adventure!

We are stateside until the end of the summer,

but stay tuned for the adventures to come

as we make the leap across the pond!

Are there any bloggers out there that are in the UK?

Any US friends have any particularly great recommendations?

Send them my way!

*photos & images from www.ox.ac.uk & www.oneofakindantiques.com

Hello, Guest Blogging!

It's a big day for me.

I'm breaking big personal news,

I have a free lunch from Chic-fil-A,

&

I have my guest blogging debut!

My entry may or may not be about dessert,

but it's definitely available at:

Hello, Spendor

the chic site of

Beth Dotolo

(who you may also know as the

design goddess

of Nest Interior Design!)

Future foodie finds to follow

from me,

Hello, Splendor's

official fairy godmother!

Sex and The... Office?

The UPS man became

my personal fairy godmother today

when he brought this package

to our door.

A signed copy

of

Candace Bushnell's

newest book

The Carrie Diaries!

It was

her little thank-you

for helping out with her launch party

in Manhattan

last week.

Well,

Ms. Bushnell,

You are quite welcome.

Now how do I focus on my inbox

with this gem

laying around for the rest of the day??

*photos taken by Aspiring Kennedy