Are we ever too old for slumber parties?

My good friend just moved back downtown into her new apartment! It's freshly painted with new hardwood floors and new carpeting...we're so excited. I say "we" because I'm hoping to join her sometime this spring. It's such an exciting time for all of us - new jobs, new apartments, even new cars for some! Lots of big kid stuff.

So to welcome her to her brand new place, we will be having a good old fashioned slumber party. It'll feel like freshman year again in the dorms, or like 5th grade...either one :) Either way, I'm very excited to spend the night with my good friends, and to share my little hostess gift..

While I was away at school my mom would always send me the Yankee Christmas Wreath Candle. It seriously is happiness in a jar, and when you're in a tiny apartment away from your family, home decorations, and big Christmas tree, it will warm your soul and and transform your apartment into a Christmas wonderland! In fact, I might go buy one for all of my friends...

Happy Wednesday :)

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Come on show 'em what you're worth

I first heard this song on a very discouraging day with my job search. I was feeling pretty worthless and just wanted so badly to find my niche, and for someone, some great company to need me! After cranking this in my car, I was immediately uplifted and well, ready to dance. And now after watching this music video I love the song even more - it can speak to everyone!

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Starting Over

I've had this little blog for a few months now, starting it through a project at school, sharing it with no one, posting sporadically and trying to figure out what the heck I'm doing! If you've stayed with me, I appreciate your loyalty!

I've always wanted a space where I can share my inspirations and other random stories, instead of just bookmarking the pages on my computer. I've been held back in utilizing this space due to a large transition period in my life, and due to my beloved laptop that is hanging by a thread. (See my personal office here.) This laptop has been quite the trooper, as it is still barely hanging on many months later. With the career in sight (hooray!!) a fresh new Mac is hopefully quick to follow (double hooray!). My resources are currently still limited, but I'm hoping to get this blog back in action! So please bare with me in the next few months as my transition out of school and into a career continues, and as I explore the world of blogging, preparing to share The Color Blue with the rest of the world.

And of course, suggestions are always welcome ;)

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

The department stores have put on their holiday masks. Macy's was filled with beautiful trees covered in big red bows! For the first time in awhile, I am embracing it whole-heartedly. Usually I like to wait until after Thanksgiving, but this year I am so ready for Christmas music in the first week of November. Woohoo!

The November issue of Pottery Barn came in the mail today and I got so excited to see these:

Living with my parents is wonderful right now and they do a fantastic job of decorating, but I can't wait until I have a place of my own to cover with holiday cheer!

Doesn't the 2nd photo remind you of the house on Home Alone?

Naughty Skunk

Holidays always fly by! I feel like I blinked and Halloween was over.

Sandra Dee was a blast, but I think we had more fun with our Pepe le Pew skunk costumes, complete with a bouquet of homemade flowers. They were hilarious to make and wear, and they were so comfortable and warm while taking on Madison. I also determined that if I were to own a bar or brew my own beer, I would call it the Naughty Skunk.

That's got a copyright, kids, don't go stealing it!

Since my camera broke over the summer I've been terrible with getting nice photos, but here is a pic of Michael and I dancing before we hit the town as skunks. Careful, we might spray.

Hope your Halloween weekend was spooktacular!

Look at me, I'm Sandra Dee

Halloween. oh, what a wonderful holiday.

I don't remember ever being more excited about Halloween than I am now! Usually I'm scrambling to find a costume and this year, THIS YEAR! is different. While we were in San Diego in August, M and I were watching Grease and after seeing this, I just knew.

How hott is Olivia Newton John!? Hott, with two T's.

So I will do my best to mirror her sass in this portion of the movie, while still maintaining her natural grace and elegance.

(...how does she do that?!)

No one can do her justice, but I am SO excited to try.

And who doesn't love an excuse for bright red lips and huge curly hair, not to mention the leather and heels. It's sexy without being trashy, and I don't have to worry about freezing my butt off in wonderful Wisconsin.

Tell me about it, stud.

I can't wait!!

Speak Now

I drank the kool-aid.

Among a million other girls, I downloaded the new Taylor Swift CD, Speak Now. I've generally been a Taylor fan from the very beginning - she's kind of just contagious, so I've been anxious to see what she has to share next. And she definitely shared it all.

You have to admire her boldness and slight lack of filter for some of these songs. She's a brave girl for wearing her heart, and every thought on her sleeve, but part of me felt like she should have sent these songs, more-so personal messages, privately through the mail - they are just that specific and intimate.

At first I got annoyed and thought it was immature for her to throw her relationships out to the public and bash half of Hollywood. I was even able to make a game out of listening and guessing which celebrity she was referring to. But I must admit that these songs are growing on me, as I listen to the album for the third time, haha. Music always amazes me that way!

Favorites: Mine, Sparks Fly, Speak Now, Dear John, Mean ...ok I guess I really like this... :)

And no need to guess which celebrities she's singing about, she'll tell you all about it in this interview!

Spooktacular!

It was one of those weekends that just screamed fall. Cold and rainy with spooky haze that's perfect for October.

I'm thankful for the crisp, sunny day's we've been having, but it was difficult to get in the scary Halloween mood with such beautiful weather! I was craving a lazy weekend in front of the fire place, elbow deep in a pumpkin and a haunted house to follow.

It's been years since I've carved a pumpkin! So in between naps and watching football our pumpkin hunt began.

Needless to say I was beyond excited. Michael lovingly obliged.

So here are our masterpieces, complete with our sleepy faces and fall-cozy attire.

Yay Pumpkins!