Wait...so work doesn't have a spring break?

As someone who has been out of college and in the “real world” for nearly three years (I can’t talk about it, it hurt to even type that) I find it’s been hard coming to terms with the fact that I no longer get spring and summer breaks. Never fear though friends! This sad reality does not stop me from coming up with what I still endearingly call my “school vacation shopping list”. This year I’m jumping on the trend bandwagon and have decided that the following are must haves in my life (unchecked boxes indicate current deficiencies...why doesn't Santa come when it's warm too?) :

Oh hello perfect little wedges. I will wear you everywhere and anywhere,
I hope you're in it for the long haul. (Yes, I talk to my shoes. No, it’s not a problem.)

Admittedly, I have a fear when it comes to lipstick but this spring I’ve decided to
take a stand and ease into it with these pretty colors: Pink Velvet & Crystal Cut Coral

This is one of many in my collection. Flowy tanks are the staple behind 99%
of my warm weather outfits and if I get them in every color then I never have to
think about an outfit again. Easy peazy lemon squeezy man.

I was hesitant with these at first but the more I see them
the more my love for them grows.

I mean, do these even need an explanation?

Hi, my name’s Michelle and I’m…

I'm a Container Store addict. There, I said it.

Though this statement may not shock my family and friends (and would do nothing but please my equally OCD mother) it is becoming more and more of a reality in my life.

What is there not to love…Adorable and absolutely necessary office supplies? Check. Closet organizers that make you wish your closet was the size of your bedroom? Check. Mason jars that you’re not sure what to fill with yet but obviously need at least 10 of? Check.

Though I’m starting to worry for both my mental health and my wallet nothing stops me from drooling over every catalog and email they send me.

Recently I spent a lovely evening reorganizing my closet with hanging shelves that I found on my doorstep as if it were Christmas morning (or I ordered them, it’s hard to differentiate between me buying myself things and Christmas sometimes). It came out fabulously if I do say so myself:

Ooos and aahs may commence now.

Here are just a few other things currently on my Container Store wishlist:

Candy, cookies, sugar, cereal…this thing is just dying for me to fill it with treats.

If this isn’t the most attractive way to store shoes then I don’t know what is.

A classier alternative to the usual cork bulletin board (in my professional opinion).

Loving a woven laundry basket may not make me the coolest person ever

but I think it’d at least make doing laundry a little less like torture.

Little Things

I’m the type of person whose mood is easily impacted by little things. A kind compliment on an outfit I spent time planning the night before or someone surprising me by buying my morning tea and you’ve instantly got a grinning girl. So, I thought I’d take a minute and share a couple of the little things (since that is the name of my little ole bloggy after all) that are pleasing me to pieces right now.

Saw these beauties while grocery shopping and I couldn’t resist.

I just love this lil guy cheerfully watching me work away at my desk.

Just a few of the Softlips chapsticks that I hoard.
This stuff is designed by angels, I promise you.

I have officially deemed Essie's Play Date the perfect
spring/summer nail color. Get used to seeing this friends.

Spring Fever

Today was one of those rare, warm February days here in New England and it immediately got me pining for spring. All day I couldn’t help but think of all the little joys that come with warmer weather: walking around random stores in beach towns, playing tennis, reading outside under the sun, wearing sundresses and light jackets, and sitting on patios with a few drinks and good friends. This inspired me to compile a few springtime images to cheer me up and help me through the rest of this (hopefully mild) winter. Enjoy my warm weather dreams with me!

Goldenrod at York Beach, Maine…a little slice of
taffy, lobster roll, ice cream heaven at the beach.

Sangrias are delicious and welcome at all times but
something about them always reminds me of warm weather fun.

Something about this J.Crew dress makes me want to set up
residency on a patio with the above sangria and some of my lovely girlfriends.

Fires and s’mores by the lake are one of those things

that’s just as fun when you’re 24 as when you were 10.

Super Bowl XLVI – Go Pats!

Super Bowl Sunday's just around the corner and I couldn't be more thrilled that my Patriots are at the top once again! Not only do I get to "coach" the players by yelling at them through my TV but this Sunday also presents the opportunity to indulge in good food and drinks at parties. I've been busy collecting some of my favorite recipes to make for the big day (buffalo chicken dip and pizza roll ups top the list). Here are some of my favorite parts of Super Bowl Sunday:

Save Ferris! Super Bowl commercials are like a sport themselves and

even though it's a car commercial but I still can't get enough of Matthew Broderick back as Ferris.

Nothing like a little team spirit. (If I see Giants

gear anywhere you will be promptly removed from my home.)

Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip. Trust me, this dip will change your life.

I've never tried these before but they seem quick, easy, and

like the perfect football food so that's good enough for me!

These are a few of my favorite things...

Christmas is just around the corner and my days have been full of holiday parties, shopping, gift-wrapping, cooking, and all around fun times with my family and friends. This is my favorite time of the year for so many reasons so I thought I’d share a few of my holiday favorites so far this year:

The sparkly wreath on my parents' front door is easily my favorite Christmas decoration.

Mini cheesecakes (thanks to Grandma Sheridan for the recipe),
these are perfect for parties and are super easy to make!


Hot Chocolate and Bailey’s treats as a special holiday surprise for my lovely roommates.
(Got the idea from one of my morning ritual blogs: Hey Gorgeous)

My new go-to gift this year! Great little lenses from Photojojo to attach

to your smart phone, they’re a huge hit for all my camera-loving friends.