sisters

I love everything about sisters.

I love my own. I love watching two sisters interact. I love the relationships they have. I love the way they can be so similar and yet so different. I love looking at them side-by-side and seeing the similarities in their appearances.

If sisters were bad, they would be my vice.

Most of all, I love being able to tell my sisters anything and know that they'll be able to give me the best advice, because they know me so well. They won't give me advice that will benefit them. They won't give me advice based on the way I acted during a certain period of my life. They've seen me grow from the beginning.

And true to form, I love these two sister sites: Twine and Romp. They have so many different products and yet they all have a clean, artsy feel. From necessities to knick knacks, home decor to children's toys, the sites offer so many ways to spend. Ah the temptation!

Of course the sites are so aesthetically appealing that I found myself needing everything. I may not have any gifts to give or crafts to make, but I suddenly really wanted these spools of ribbon. Sure, I work by Michael's, which has an abundance of ribbon, but these are so pretty...
I also have real soft spots for paper products, bows and birthdays, which means this happy birthday bow card is like my Kryptonite. But at least there are three, one for me and each of my sisters. Which means, I'd be mixing my vice and my weakness. That might be asking for trouble...

Under the umbrella tree

It's National Umbrella Month and today's thunderstormy weather is the perfect opportunity to celebrate.

Along with my love for Hunter's is my love for umbrellas*. There are a few keys to successful umbrella-ing.

The first is that the umbrella is sturdy. It's the worst when you're caught in a storm and it flips inside out and breaks. Or, when you pull it out of your tote and it won't open at all.

Davek umbrellas are durable and come with a lifetime guarantee. They're offered in a variety of sizes and colors, too. Who could be grumpy about the rain when carrying a kiwi umbrella?
The second key is that the umbrella doesn't ruin your outfit.

I love the Double Sided Lola Dot from Umbrellas.net. I have a real soft spot for secrets and I'd love to have a different pattern on the inside. You want to know what's under my umbrella? You'll have to share it with me...
And I'd be lying if I didn't admit that I love the Burberry Check Compact Umbrella. Flashy? Maybe. But with a black trench, like the Kenneth Cole New York Trapunto Stitched Coat, there's no denying you'd be fabulous.

*It's time to come clean. I don't just love umbrellas and rain boots. I love all accessories. Rainy day, sunny day, resort wear, office wear, indoor, outdoor - even camping. I love them all. This should be considered as you trust my judgement in the future.

zippity doo-dah

It's sunny and warm and everyone around me is just giddy! Even when there is work to be done, the hint of spring makes it so much easier to do.

Even though (my mom says) I'm not allowed to wear my spring clothes yet, I'm still dreaming of banishing my tights and going full-throttle on resort-wear.

As usual, I just can't get enough of Kate Spade.

Don't these dresses make you just want to go on a picnic?
Or maybe on a fun date to the zoo?

I love spring!

Dresses: Candy Kitchen Tweed Kiki Dress and Pass the Shades Avery Dress.