Thursday Loves

Doesn't this just look "mmm, mmm good"?  I want to devour it and enjoy every last morsel.  Self control, Mo.  Self control.  Via

Isn't this the perfect combination of all things summer?  Just throw some summer treats in that box and you're good to go for a perfect California kind of day.  Via

Speaking of the perfect combination - just add this summer blanket by Mexchic to the mix for an afternoon picnic or a day on the beach.

There's a chance that we may be going to the Kentucky Oaks tomorrow evening with special Chicago visitors!  Last year we attended the Derby in the infield (I think I'm set for life now) so this will likely be an entirely different experience if we do go.  Everyone will be in pink, the crowds will be a little less and we would get to see all the best Fillies race.  And no, I will not be going all out with my attire.  I have nothing even somewhat close to a Derby hat and my wardrobe really doesn't consist of anything pink!  I know there is many reasons to be against horse racing, but there is certainly something very magical about everything surrounding the Derby.  Will you be watching the races this year?

Last, I know it's only the beginning of May.  But today's high is 90.  90 degrees!  It's going to be a long hot summer if this is the case in early May! Too bad I still haven't ordered that hammock, because I'm really going to need a little resting place in the shade like this ASAP!

Have a lovely Thursday, my friends!

Wednesday Randoms

Here are some catching my eye this Wednesday morning...

Making Waves tutorial at The Beauty Department.  I've seen a lot of different waves tutorials but not one quite like this.  I'm excited to try and perfect this throughout the summer.

This Lucite Storage Credenza from Modology on Etsy.  It is most certainly out of my price range but wouldn't it be amazing to have? Whether in the home or in a store as a display, it would be a great addition.

My friend from high school, Ali, really wowed me today when she posted the recipe for her Margarita Cupcakes!  Don't they just look like the most incredible things you ever did see?  She also posted a plethora of Cinco de Mayo recipes at her incredible blog, Gimme Some Oven.

Uniqlo has collaborated with New York Designers Charlotte Ronson, Vena Cava and Costello Tagliapietra - some pretty cheap price tags well worth the money.

This Debutante Cruiser from Schwinn - pretty sure this is now at the top of my birthday wish list.

This Retro Modern Design chair, which is probably way out of our furniture budget, but at least kitty wouldn't claw it all to pieces.

What's on your mind today?

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