what the cuss

I love this movie.

Then again how can you not when it's Wes Anderson working from a Roald Dahl book?

(By the way, Roald Dahl happened to be my favorite author as a kid.)

The new BHLDN line and website launched this week to much blog fanfare.

Not a part of, but a product of those creative masterminds at anthropologie, the line not only features wedding wares for purchase (think gowns, dresses, shoes, accessories) but also a quiz to figure out what kind of bride you are and a third section showcasing photos of nuptials of yesteryear.  The above shot was included amongst the portraits of brides and grooms of the past.  I love this shot of the ballroom before the festivities, the waiters hard at work polishing silver, placing glasses, making everything just so.

xo.

Happy Valentine's Day.

We hope your day is full of chocolates, conversation hearts and most of all, love.

one for the history books

Elizabeth Taylor can easily be considered one of the great romantics of our era. She's been married eight times--twice to the same man, actor Richard Burton who she called one of the two loves of her life--and was even barred from his funeral by his last wife.

I can only imagine the Valentines they exchanged, but good press can make sure you have the Richard Burton (or Elizabeth Taylor) in your life covered this upcoming Monday.

   

one shot.

good press is getting some promo shots for an impending website.

busted watching the master at work.

hallmark, schmalmark

unlike most people (please reference the blanket debacle of 2011),

i actually like valentine's day.

i'm in it for the heart-shaped candy, heart-shaped valentines

and telling friends and family how much i love and appreciate them.

this little box of love is on its way to my favorite ex-pat

and will hopefully be received on the 14th.  

happy weekend, all.

crank it up.

Some good ole American rock-n-roll got me up and going on this dreary Monday. 

Here's a sampling:

American Girl by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

By Your Side  The Black Crowes

Miles Davis and the Cool  The Gaslight Anthem

Fightin' For  Cross Canadian Ragweed

Slow Night, So Long  Kings of Leon

Oh! Sweet Nuthin' The Velvet Underground

Till You're Gone  The Gabe Dixon Band

Joey's Arm  Sons of Bill