i heart anne hathaway

I'm not a fashion blogger by any stretch of the imagination... but I thought Anne Hathaway looked absolutely beautiful in all eight of her costume changes last night. However, if I had to choose a favorite, it would have to be that fabulous, fringed Oscar de la Renta number. Every girl needs a dress that makes her want to do a little dance. What was your favorite look from the Academy Awards?

*Images found here.

all hallows eve

{pumpkin brownies}

{caramel apples}

{a pair of pumpkins}

{memoirs of a geisha}

{rapper's delight}

A few photos from our Halloween party this past weekend... I made caramel apples and dressed up as a geisha. Kiwi went old school with an homage to Run DMC and we both ate our weight in candy corn. Halloween, I heart you.

*Did you dress up for Halloween this year?

i heart clawfoot bathtubs

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Is it Friday yet? It's been a doozy of a week at school and I'm totally worn out. I'd love nothing more than to spend the evening soaking in one of these beauties.... preferably with a nice glass of wine. There is just something so luxurious about a clawfoot tub.

i heart japanese masking tape

I heart Japanese masking tape. Imagine the crafting possibilities! These little packages from Design Within Reach are so perfect I almost wouldn't want to open them.... almost.

*Bonus: The wooden tape dispenser is on sale!

left coast envy

{i heart san diego}

{the coffee cup}

{so delicious}

{sunset cliffs}

{stone brewing co.}

{beer and barley}

{the finished product}

{cross-roads}

{sand and surf}

We had so much fun in San Diego. We had breakfast at the Coffee Cup, hiked Sunset Cliffs and toured the Stone Brewing Company. Oh San Diego, how I heart you.

*If you are ever in the area, I would definitely check out Stone Brewing Co. The tour is free and includes four tastings! But get there early, the tours fill up fast.

i heart birthday brunch

{birthday brunch}

{champagne bar}

{birthday peonies}

{what's on the menu}

{penne frittata}

{coconut cupcakes}

{fun with the fuji instax}

{i heart my friends}

There is nothing I love more than a champagne brunch with my girlfriends... especially when it's to celebrate my birthday! I don't officially turn 25 until Wednesday but I have a feeling it's going to be a really wonderful year.

*Penne frittata and boozy fruit recipes via Cup of Jo.... They were super easy to make and incredibly delicious!

i heart indian weddings

{here comes the bride}

{agni saakshi}

{guarding the groom's shoes}

{beautiful bangles}

{the getaway car}

Kiwi and I had such a good time at the wedding. The bride's sari was absolutely breathtaking. I've never seen such beautiful bead work. One of the wedding traditions is for the bride's family to try and steal the groom's shoes. I have no idea why, but it sure was fun! My favorite part of the night was when all the kids did a fully choreographed dance for the newlyweds. The colors, the music, the food...it was in a word, awesome.

*I realize I've been pretty heavy on the wedding related posts lately. It almost makes me miss the days of planning our wedding... almost. Back to regularly scheduled programming on Monday.

i heart kiwi and rugby

{love}

Every year Kiwi and I spend Valentine's weekend at the IRB Sevens international rugby tournament... Nothing says I love you like two days of eating, drinking and rugby watching. Kiwi's beloved New Zealand lost to Samoa in the final, but we still had an amazing time in Las Vegas. What did you do this Valentine's Day?

What on earth is rugby you ask? Check out this video... and yes, rugby men are extremely handsome and they have accents.

*In case you were wondering about the spending hiatus... I didn't buy any overpriced souvenir junk or gamble a single penny. Impressed?

I thought you might be.

i heart used book sales

{heaven}

There are few things I love more than the annual VNSA used book sale... An entire warehouse chock-full of all my favorite titles, all for less than a dollar. It's pretty much my idea of heaven. The diehards line up the night before so they can have first pick of the goods. It's pretty intense.

Sadly, Kiwi and I won't be able to attend this year because we're going to be out of town. If you happen to be in the Phoenix area this weekend can I bribe you to pick up a stack of books for me? Pretty please?

i {also} heart disposable cameras

especially when they print out little mustaches and hearts on your photos. i am totally taking one of these on our honeymoon.

(lol disposable camera from urban outfitters)

i heart terrariums

i recently purchased this sweet little air plant and these tiny terrariums, fully intending to give them as christmas gifts. would it be so terrible if i kept them for myself? seriously, have you ever seen more adorable houseplants?

*go check out tortoise loves donkey, immediately. i wanted to buy everything in the shop.

sweet november

for each new morning with its light,
for rest and shelter of the night,
for health and food, for love and friends,
for everything thy goodness sends.
-ralph waldo emerson

thanksgiving was wonderful. november, i heart you.

(all photos by yours truly)

i heart friday

i really really heart fridays. today i have already been to the gym and met with my wedding planner. it's off to a great start! i'm headed to meet christy for lunch at el zocalo (i dream about the chile rellenos) and to try on wedding dresses at uptown bridal. have a happy happy weekend!