Say it in French

I'm constantly on the hunt for clever 'just because' cards, so when I stumbled across the French designs above from Rifle Paper Co., I couldn't resist sharing them here. My favorite is the one with the expression, "C'est la vie!". Inspired by a recent trip to Paris and illustrated with a 1960s vibe, each card provides the perfect words. And all sentiments sound more beautiful in French, n'est-ce pas?

(Images via Rifle Paper Co.)

New York Road Runner - Take 2

I did it! This weekend, I ran my very first 10K in New York. As a Christmas gift to my dad, I suggested we run a race together in the city. He runs much more than I do, so I figured it was a good way for me to get in shape and enjoy some father-daughter bonding, too. :) It was a success — and such a pretty route running around the perimeter of Central Park. The first pic is of me right before I crossed the finish line; the second is my dad and I post-run. I look a tiny bit tired, don't you think? But so happy to have accomplished one of my 2012 goals!

The weekend is here!

Happy Friday my darling readers! I can't believe another week has already gone by. This weekend, I'm excited (and a bit nervous) to report that I will be running my first 10K in Central Park. Last year, I ran a 4-mile race and this year, I'm kicking it up a notch. I'm also running with my dad, which should be lots of fun! Wishing all of you a wonderful weekend ahead. Here, to get it started right, a few happy posts from around the web:

The best Tumblr ever.

Inspiring words from CS Lewis.

What I'm reading now.

Delicious, decadent oatmeal brulée.

Take me here!

Be like Brigitte.

DIY seed packet favors.

An Easter treat.

HRH fashion advice.

(Image via Wit + Delight)

The New Yorker

This seems to be the perfect week to post this 2006 cover of the New Yorker. I have it hanging up in my bedroom as a reminder that crazy weeks happen to the best of us! I’ve totally been there — carrying one too many bags, trying to efficiently make it out the door, and hitting a stumbling block or two. Whenever I see this cartoon, it always makes me smile. :) 

(Image via Condé Nast Store)

Rear Window timelapse

Are you a fan of Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window starring Grace Kelly and James Stewart? If you are, you'll love the creative editing above. Jeff Desom manages to piece together footage to provide a brand new perspective on the hit film and the range of activity going on in the apartments surrounding that Greenwich Village courtyard.

Watching this three-minute clip makes me eager to watch the film again. Have you seen this movie? What's your favorite scene?

(Image 1; Rear Window Timelapse via Vimeo)

Looking forward to April

When I saw Em's blog post listing her April favorites, I had to re-post. Why? Because I agree with every single one of her picks. :) I love the fresh tulips, the spring showers, the home opener for the Boston Red Sox, the chance to reminisce about last year's Royal Wedding. April is a great month! Check out more of Em's picks here. And tell me — what do you love most about April? I'd love to know! 

(Via Hip Hip Gin Gin; Image 1, 2, 3, and 4)

Lipstick Trend: Bold and Bright

Have you done much experimenting this season with colorful lips? A couple of weeks ago, I decided to try the trend: hot pink lipstick for my night out on the town. My shade of choice? Bungalow Pink from the Michael Kors for Estée Lauder collection. I must admit, it was a bit of a challenge to wear! I loved the feel of the initial application — the bright color definitely went on smooth. But maintaining the crispness all night through dinner and drinks was tough. I re-applied twice, but the damage was done: I had to scrub, scrub, scrub before going to sleep just to get it off. 

For those of you that go bold with your lip color, any tips? Would love any (and all) advice you can share!

(Image via Hip Hip Gin Gin)