happy father's day!

Dear Dad,

I love you.

xoxo,
your blue-eyed blondie

i love mexican food

It is no secret....I love mexican food. It's probably from my So Cal upbringing and the fact that everyone in my family loves it too. I want to serve this at my next fiesta.

the best e-mail I have recieved in weeks

I often enjoy "recommendations" for the blog. I never do anything for monetary gain...I just post things I find lovely, useful, or darn right amazing. Well, I recently received an e-mail from my Dad raving about a certain Sephora hand cream. It has his seal of approval...just read below to see for yourself:

Dear Erin {my most favoritist daughter.....ok, I added that},
While visiting Emily {my younger sister} last month I was looking for a hand cream to deal with my hands that were rough and cracking. I came across a Sephora product that Emily said no one uses. I tried it and my hands were soft and healing within 2 days. This is the best hand cream I have ever used! I had Emily go online and order me some. I think it was Coffe & Cream that I tried. I can't wait for it to come. It can be found in the Sephora line of skin care products for dry hands under Indulgences - Whipped Body Delights. Who would have thought....Sephora.

Love, Dad

Oh, that one made me chuckle! Apparently he has talked about nothing else for awhile now. Those man hands must have needed some TLC. Unfortunately it looks as though they might be discontinuing this product. If you happen to find any at your local Sephora...please let me know. I didn't realize this sports crazed, athletic guy would be getting his next gift from my favorite make-up store. Hey, he has 4 daughters...it was bound to happen at some point in time. Love you Dad and thanks for the info!!!

tag....you're it.

Tags, tags more glorious tags from Every Jot & Tittle.

anson

My dear friend Jen had her youngest photographed by neighbor and photographer Laura Bunker recently. My sister called me up WAY too early one morning to look at something online and mumbling and grumbling I opened my computer and went typed in some random blog address and my heart absolutely soared! Anson is so flipping cute I could have died! Needless to say, I was fully awake then. Look at those eyes, that face! I want to give him kisses right now! Great work Laura! If you are in the American Fork area call her to capture your kids!!!

weber grill

I ate at the Weber Grill last night. Did you know they had a small chain of restaurants in the mid-west? I didn't either. Can I just say, YUM?!? I do love some good grill. They have this HUGE original red Weber Grill mounted outside the building. So fun! Takes me back to the days with Dad BBQ'ing in the backyard. Do try it if you are ever out here in the middle of the US of A.

meet me at my locker

I remember getting SO excited to go to middle school because we got actual lockers. I recall the day I went to Target to get a magnetic mirror and organizers for my special metal box that I would keep my books and necessities in. This would only last the 2 years of middle school as my high school said no-no to lockers....for obvious reasons!

How great would these modern lockers from Modern Dose be in a mud room or hallway. You could even get a magnetic mirror to check your teeth before you leave the house :)

tour update

I updated my tour schedule on the sidebar. Come see me!!!

welcome to the white house

Have you been keeping up on all our new president's on-goings? And no, I don't mean his recent family trip to Paris or his date night in NYC with Michelle. The White House web site is a very functional and well put together site that gives you up to date information on current legislature, the budget, videos of President Obama's weekly address and an informative blog. Check it out and stay informed! {especially about the health care situation...yikes!}

rockett st. george

Yep. I love these too.

mail drop

I love this wire mail basket from Cox & Cox.
Function + beauty = something I like.

elements of style

I love this blog. Way back in January she had her home photographed for the Boston Globe Magazine. Can I just say GORGEOUS?!? I love it! I will continue to fantasize about creating such a beautiful space from the confines of my hotel room :)

{ps....still catching up on old bookmarked pages for the blog, obviously}

tony awards 2009

The Tony Awards are on Sunday!!! I am a big Neil Patrick Harris fan, so I am thrilled he is hosting. I wish I had the chance to see everything nominated this year, but alas....I am on the road. Last years Tony's were awesome {being a seat filler and all--and getting on live national television!} and I am sad to say that I will miss most of it this year as I will be working. Congrats to all my friends and nominees!!!

etsy love: may third handmade

I like so many things about this shoppe.

do your jane fonda tape

Let's be honest....if I feel schleppy or gross looking when I work out it really affects my workout. Seeing the image in the mirror is discouraging and I just want to leave. I long ago fell in love with Lulu Lemon, but I have found a few new designers that are pulling my attention. Enter LUCY. I read about these pants first in a magazine backstage because someone {I think Katherine Heigel} was spotted wearing Lucy pants coming out of the gym. Ground breaking news, I know. But, I keep hearing about them and finally went over to look at their site. Pants are really hard to find for me as I don't like to dance/workout with long pants. So finding cute capris and shorts can be challenging. I'm loving some of these styles....

throw a gourmet party

My very stylish and fabulous friend Karen Z. sent me an awesome tip to a new service from Gourmet Magazine. They gave launched Gourmet Guestlist--basically a party planner service that helps you to throw the most magnificent party possible. Choose from themes, recipes, styles, etc. and then create a gorgeous e-mail invite for your guests. I can't wait to try it out....when I actually live with a kitchen again. Thanks K for the awesome tip!

Here's a recipe I can make from their site....

Microwave Fudge

3 cups granulated sugar

3/4 cup unsalted real butter

2/3 cup evaporated milk

12 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

7 oz. jar marshmallow cream

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup chopped walnuts OR pecans - optional

Set microwave power to 100%, if not already done.

Melt the butter for 1 min. Stir together sugar and milk and microwave 3 min...stir...2 min...stir...3 min...stir and finally 2 1/2 min. Stir in chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, vanilla and nuts. Pour into pan and let cool.

new moon

yep....I'm looking forward to this.

so long beach

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We are leaving Virginia today and heading to Indianapolis.

I have LOVED living at the beach.
It was a very much needed living situation--a nice break from hotels.
I am happy to be moving to a new theater though....

:: virginia favs ::
living ocean front
early morning {9 am is early for us} walks on the beach
playing skip-bo with Libs and Kristine
Kristine's car mixes on the way to work
grill outs
Memorial Day with the girls, Adam and Zach
Loaded Questions--fantastic game
Trader Joes
sessions on the car ride home
finding out the cop was wrong
sending 1 year presents to my little bro
having our director and creatives out to see the show
having my put-in for Morrible
Awesome Chi Omega--my newly created sorority
awesome audiences

:: virginia un-favs ::
living far from the theater
getting my first speeding ticket
no cell service at home
a dresser who was unable to do her job because of an injury--sad
a dressing room a million miles away
breaking in my Morrible shoes
$4 a day parking
random dressing room drama
packing again
having to leave my beach house :(

I hope Indy has a lot to offer! Can't wait to check it all out!!!!

mais oui

I la la LOVE these alphabet cards from bibbity's etsy shoppe.

busy bee

I have ordered this necklace from Nordstrom's. I like the daily reminder to accomplish magnificence. I vow to do just that!