2011 Shade of the Year - Announced!

Pantone just announced it's 2011 color of the year

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and I'm so excited to share it with you today!

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.

It's called 'Honeysuckle' and I think I'm completely in love.

Being the somewhat girly gal that I am. . . I love a good pink, in any hue. . . this Honeysuckle shade that they are now broadcasting around the globe as 2011's color is simply fabulous!

What do you think? Have a great start to the week, friends! I'm off to Dallas for a great conference with some inspiring people! More to come later this week. . . .

Run. . . Don't Walk . . . to H & M this fall for the perfect late summer dresses!

Looking for the perfect late summer and early fall dress?

.It seems this seasons "now" color is this fun nude, tan and peachy color. . . and just about every little shop is showcasing this fun shade in their window displays today!

So if you're anything like me. . . you've been eyeing these little frocks and thinking you might need one or two to fill that color void in your closets!

So here goes. . .Listen to me on this one. . . you will want to run. . . not walk. . . do not stop for starbucks or gelato. . . but literally head to your nearest H &M . . . as soon as humanly possible!

. Why you ask? . Well, to put it lightly, I hit the jackpot on cute dresses at H & M this week and I have a feeling you will want to check out a few of them yourself!

Check out a few of my favorites. . . .

{Check out this sweet little beauty here at H & M for only $39.95!}

{Newsflash - perfect Saturday Market or out to a quick low-key dinner dress! I love this little one and would you believe it comes in six colors, and would you believe {hold onto your seats!} it's only $14.95! I die and go to heaven, I swear.}

{I love this little one - over dark tights or a skinny pair of jeans with heels - love it! Would you believe it's only $34.95 - I told you that you'd want to run there for this little beauty!}
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{Last but not least. . . I adore this one! This one is only $49.95 and it's cute as pie! Race to H&M now!} .
So - race to the nearest H & M and enjoy your quick little shopping trip! It sounds like the perfect Saturday trip to me - cute and affordable . . Enjoy!
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Happy weekend, fabulous riends. . .

Daily Inspiration: Caught Smiling. . . .

Today I caught myself smiling. . . in the middle of the day. . . swamped with papers, files, emails - buried in work and personal life. . . and I caught myself smiling.
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Yesterday, Ben and I celebrated our third anniversary and today we celebrated our third year as a married couple. Time sure does fly. As much as I love the memories of our nearly perfect wedding day, I cherish the walk out of the church and the days that followed, even more. {Hence, the picture above.} I married a guy who loves me for who I am, values my somewhat quirky sense, my need to always strive for more, my experimental cooking, outrageous need to travel, shop and move 1,000 miles per minute . . .
and still always challenges me to be the best side of me. . . a good friend, strong woman, determined employee and mostly a loving wife.
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That, my friends, is why I caught myself smiling.
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I am blessed. I love you babe and I'm so glad to have you in my daily life!
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xoxoxo