you're invited

I'd be lying if I said I don't get excited every time I get a piece of real mail. A card amid the catalogs and AmEx statements really fills my heart with joy.

And although I can't say Millennials are particularly devoted to snail mail (we like the instant gratification of email and gchatting), I love a hand-written note on stationery.

On multiple occasions I've found invitations that are so enticing that I debated throwing a party just so I could buy them.

Cheree Berry's paper has the same effect on me. It's so cute that it makes me wonder if there is anything I could possibly announce. I suppose I could just say hi with the Hello Postcard. Or, I could host a party, in which case I'd have to buy the invitations and get that dress I've been coveting...

on a mission

I don't like to brag, but I have to admit that I'm really great at this: finding an excuse to buy a new dress.

Whether it be for a party, a cookout, or just for it being April 16, I have a real knack.

My most recent subject is the Rose trellis Taryn gown from J.Crew. Because it's rather pricey and less practical than my typical sundress, I haven't been able to drum up an excuse yet.

I looked up random holidays, but National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day seems like a backwards reason to buy a flowing new dress. Unless I try to pretend it would serve as a nightgown. But I think that would be insulting to the dress. I'll have to keep brainstorming.