1. Remember Perks of Being a Wallflower? It’s coming to theaters this fall!

    I remember reading that book as a 15 year old. I actually bought it from Barnes and Noble, opposed to taking it out from the library. My friends and I all highlighted the lines that spoke to us… the lines that were so brazenly, refreshingly honest; the lines that reminded us of ourselves. I even got asked to Prom with this book. 

    I’m so excited to see it in the movies! I hope they do it justice. 

  2. Kate Spade’s not quite in my budget right now, but if it were, here’s my top picks from today’s Surprise Sale

    1. Streets of NY Large Flat Pouch, $35

    2. Make Waves Bangle, $29

    3. Baublebox Bib Necklace, $99

    4. Farrel Wedges, $125

    5. Cobble Hill Penny, $159

    6. Wellesley Quinn, $169

    7. Gold Coast Shimmer Medium Serena, $169

    8. Montrose Elena, $179

  3. Only $25 today, thanks to the Kate Spade Surprise Sale.

    Only $25 today, thanks to the Kate Spade Surprise Sale.

  4. katespadeny:

we’ve extended our surprise sale for one extra day exclusively for friends in our online social circle: http://bit.ly/KQxp8F

    katespadeny:

    we’ve extended our surprise sale for one extra day exclusively for friends in our online social circle: http://bit.ly/KQxp8F

  5. tallgirltales:

    A long/lightweight cardigan is the perfect layering piece as we transition from spring to summer. This Gap cardigan comes in so many colors that I may have to pick up more than one!

    Perfect office sweater. Once these go on sale, I’m buying one! :)

  6. tballardbrown:

Cute overload on a Monday.
20 Best Friends Who Are Planning Their Lives Together

Sooooo cute!

    tballardbrown:

    Cute overload on a Monday.

    20 Best Friends Who Are Planning Their Lives Together

    Sooooo cute!

    (via npr)

  7. summertime

    There’s something going on nearly every week this summer! It’s gonna be great :)

    • L’s birthday party
    • Family visit to KC for Memorial Day festivities 
    • K’s visit to KC
    • Nelson-Atkins Museum for “Inventing the Modern World” exhibit
    • Chicago visit to see family, friends and White City exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry
    • Matt’s move to his gorgeous new apartment
    • REO Speedwagon/STYX concert (maybe)
    • Independence Day extravaganza festivities
    • Working for the All-Star Game 
    • Chicago/Doobies concert (maybe)
    • Summer Homecoming
    • Crosby, Stills and Nash concert
    • P and J’s wedding
    • Boston concert
    • A second trip to Chicago??
  8. oh, what a night! (december 1963)

    My earliest memory of music must have taken place when I was 2 or 3, because my family was still living in Glen Ellyn.

    I remember sitting in the living room, upset about something silly, most likely throwing a toddler tantrum. My parents were trying to get me to calm down. Finally, one said, “Big Girls Don’t Cry.”

    Moments later, they began spinning a record on their record machine. The music that played forever stayed with me. The voice behind the song was something so unique, so unlike anything I had ever heard.  It was The Four Seasons’ Frankie Valli singing “Big Girls Don’t Cry.”

    That’s all of the memory I have; who knows if the song got me to stop crying. But Valli’s unique voice certainly caught my ear, and The Four Seasons were among my favorite bands growing up.

    So I was beyond excited to go to “Jersey Boys” yesterday. In short, it was fantastic. The actors portraying the famous quartet were dead ringers for the originals, as were their voices. The story was very unique. Unlike “Mamma Mia,” which likewise wove the music of a famous band, ABBA, into a musical, the music of The Four Seasons was part of the musical. The musical told the story of the Four Seasons. The music was a part of the history.

    A few scenes recalled The Four Seasons’ experiences on live TV, such as American Bandstand. They were performing their songs in front of the American Bandstand video camera on the stage. For an added touch – in the background – actual footage from the 1960s of the real Four Seasons played…. The video footage and the actors on the stage were completely in sync! Even the camera angle was right. Awesome.

    One other cool facet of the musical – there were only three female actors in the musical. Yet, there were probably 15 or so female parts, several of which were speaking roles. I was amazed by how these three women were able to transform their appearances so  dramatically. I had no idea that three ladies played all the female roles until the grand finale! Amazing.

    The only negatives: the female singers’ voices weren’t fantastic, but they didn’t sing much. The story wasn’t very accurate, but I guess they did what they had to do to make the story more interesting. It was approved by the real-life Four Seasons. I wish there had been more dynamic dancing, but this musical didn’t really lend itself to lots of dance. Finally, there was quite a bit of profane language in the musical, but the program – and advertisements – labeled it as “Please note, there will be authentic Jersey language in this show.” What??!  If I were from Jersey, I would be offended …  so now “Jersey language” is synonymous with “profane language”???

    But, overall, Matt and I had an amazing afternoon at the show, and I’ve had those tunes stuck in my head ever since!

  9. Matt and I saw Jersey Boys at KC’s Music Hall yesterday afternoon. It was fantastic. I’ll try to post more about it later, but per usual, I’m running late for work….. Happy Monday!!!

    Matt and I saw Jersey Boys at KC’s Music Hall yesterday afternoon. It was fantastic. I’ll try to post more about it later, but per usual, I’m running late for work….. Happy Monday!!!

  10. Wearing a pink checkered Façonnable blouse and Kate Spade pearl earrings with gold bows today. Who am I??
Disclaimer: All Façonnable and Kate Spade items I own are hand-me-downs from my very generous aunt. I’ve had this pink blouse for about 10 years - really - but I don’t often wear it. Today just seemed like a fun day for pink and pearls :)

    Wearing a pink checkered Façonnable blouse and Kate Spade pearl earrings with gold bows today. Who am I??

    Disclaimer: All Façonnable and Kate Spade items I own are hand-me-downs from my very generous aunt. I’ve had this pink blouse for about 10 years - really - but I don’t often wear it. Today just seemed like a fun day for pink and pearls :)

  11. Love this chart! I only wish they included the ones I typically see in the grocery store, such as gala, honeycrisp and pink lady.
But then I found this site, which does quite the remarkable job describing how to best use a wider variety of apples.

    Love this chart! I only wish they included the ones I typically see in the grocery store, such as gala, honeycrisp and pink lady.

    But then I found this site, which does quite the remarkable job describing how to best use a wider variety of apples.

    (Source: ilovecharts)

  12. superseventies:

Riviera sunglasses advertisement, March 1973.

These sunglasses are fantastic.

    superseventies:

    Riviera sunglasses advertisement, March 1973.

    These sunglasses are fantastic.

    (Source: justseventeen)

  13. Dining room decorating inspiration… I love this look.

    Dining room decorating inspiration… I love this look.

  14. I live in Kansas City, home of the KC Royals baseball team.
So why the heck does the grocery store only sell Cubs and Cardinals koozies???
(Not that I mind — I bought the Cubs one, and Matt bought the Cards one.)

    I live in Kansas City, home of the KC Royals baseball team.

    So why the heck does the grocery store only sell Cubs and Cardinals koozies???

    (Not that I mind — I bought the Cubs one, and Matt bought the Cards one.)

  15. can’t wait for 3 p.m.

    This week’s been busy, allergies are bad and I can’t wait for this to be over today.

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