just a few of kramer’s favorite things

April 13, 2012

Miscellaneous

i have gotten a lot of questions about kramer and products we use to take care of him, so i thought i would let kramer share with you some of his favorite things.
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kramer loves these little knitted toys by martha stewart. when i first bought them for him, i thought they were so cute i wanted him to keep them nice. he chewed open the squirrel on the first day. he also likes the little squirrel that has the nuts inside. he loves taking them out just so we can put them back in.
2
this is seriously one of the best buys i have ever bought for kramer. it fits perfectly over the large arms of our couch where kramer likes to sleep. he loves it so much we call it his mother somtimes because he blends right into it. he is lounging on it in the first pictures.
3
obsessed wouldn’t even begin to explain how kramer feels about these bones. he begs for one just about 100 times a day even though he knows he can only have one. he just loves them. i have been starting to give him the dingo dental bones sometimes because they last and keep him occupied for longer.
4
probably just like any dog, kramer loves his walks. he can go for miles until he tires out. in the summer when we walk, he gets hot quickly and will frequently go lay down in puddles of water. it make us laugh.
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kramer does not love these at first, but on a snowy day in the middle of a walk they really come in handy. because of his fur, snow will stick and clump all over to his feet and legs which makes his feet cold very quickly. these shoes help kramer stay out on walks in the winter longer and they always make cam and i laugh so hard to try and see him walk in them. 
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john paul pet has the best dog care products. i love the teeth wipes. they have a fresh mint taste and keep kramer’s teeth and breath extra fresh. i also love their products because they are against animal cruelty and every bottle states: “cruelty free, tested on humans first”. i first learned about john paul pet while going to paul mitchell the school so it was an easy choice when we got kramer.
and there you have it! have a wonderful weekend everyone and check in tomorrow for a guest post.

i mustache you a question

April 12, 2012

Miscellaneous

when amy from the blog blank pages tagged me in her “i mustache you a question” post i was so excited to answer the questions she had provided. i thought it was such a fun post and a clever idea.  so here you are . . my mustache questions answered!

1 what has been your favorite part of blogging?
i have enjoyed so many aspects about blogging but i think my favorite part is meeting so many new people and making new friends. when i started my blog it never occurred to me i would meet so many nice people and it has been the most unexpected but wonderful surprise of this whole experience. 

2 if you could pick one thing to spend your life savings on, what would it be?
well, my responsible answer would be a home but my true answer would probably have to be either a beautiful new wardrobe or all new furniture for our home. i sort of have a redecorating problem.

3 hot or iced coffee?
i don’t usually drink a lot of caffeine because it tends to make me a bit anxious and feel like i may have a heart attack but i definitely would choose iced.

4 what inspires you the most?
this is a hard question to answer. so many things in my everyday life inspire me. but, my favorite things to draw inspiration from are: old libraries filled with old books, certain movies such as you’ve got mail or 500 days of summer, and old polaroids.

5 if you could have any job in the world, what would it be?
i would be an interior decorator, photographer or a visual coordinator for a pretty store. it would be hard to decide though because all three of these categories interest me. maybe, if i could find a way to combine them all, that would be my dream job. a “visual interior photographer” . . sheesh  

6 what would have been one thing you would have told yourself when you were younger?
not to worry so much and that everything would work out for the best. i was a very big worrier growing up. i worried just about everything. i would have also told myself not to be so shy and that nothing bad would happen from being a bit more social. 

7 what is an obsession of yours?
chocolate dunford donuts and eye glasses. i rarely go a week without one of those delicious donuts and i think i have seven or eight pair of glasses. it has become a problem. 

8 who should be the next bachelor?
i know he was kind of a jerk in ally’s season but, i love fred.

9 what is your favorite hobby? (besides blogging of course)
taking pictures, redesigning our home (which, like i said, i do way too much) or doing pretty much anything with yarn. 

10 where is your dream destination of living.
nyc, san francisco, or somewhere in england. i seriously hope i live in one of these three areas at some point in my life.

11 trade places with somebody for a week. who would it be and why?
i would choose genevieve gorder or regina spektor. i would love to be an interior decorator like genevieve! i think all of the rooms she does are so lovely. as for regina spektor, her voice is so beautiful and i would love if i could sing as well as her. to have the gift of an amazing voice like she does would be fun to experience. you can listen to one of my favorite songs by her if you click here

feel free to answer any of these questions yourselves and post them on your blogs. thanks again amy, it was fun!

wednesday giveaway

April 11, 2012

Miscellaneous

look at these tiny little babies, how cute are they?! and their sweet little head bands are amazing. have you seen these over at the adorable ashley’s shop, all things lovely yet? you have to check out her etsy store. with talent i don’t understand, she creates the most lovely things for those chubby cheeked babies and fun decor for the home. well friends, not only has ashley kindly offered to give one of you lucky readers the chance to win one of her hand crafted headbands but the winner will also get 20% off anything at her shop for life! how awesome, right!?  to enter for a chance to win you must first go like all things lovely on facebook by clicking here. then go visit her etsy store here, and choose your favorite headband – my personal favorite is this little yellow bow seen here (i think i may have to buy one and save it for a future bundle of joy). in a comment below let me know which head piece you would choose. for an extra entry make sure you are a follower of this blog. the winner will be chosen next wednesday so make sure to enter!

don’t forget to check out the coco sailore discount in the post below!

congratulations! your are the winner of the all things lovely giveaway 
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coco sailore

Miscellaneous

you know when you see those clothes for little kids and you almost wish you could be little again so you could have something so cool (or maybe that you could just somehow squeeze yourself into one)? well, coco sailore is just that store for me. this shop is full of the coolest clothing for kids and baby plus some sweet home decor to jazz up your space. if i ever have a little tike i am totally getting them this, i mean seriously you guys, share the talent! you need to head over to coco sailore before this sunday because they are having their byogo sale which includes one free item worth up to 20$ when you purchase an item for 30$ or more, plus an extra discount on top of that. to take advantage of this steal of a deal you need to like coco sailore on facebook by clicking here to get a this special discount. let me know what you guys choose!

thought on tuesday

April 10, 2012

Miscellaneous

photos taken by camden
dress: madewell, jacket: j.crew, shoes: hallogen
today, well today is just like any other day. i woke up at 6:30 just as i did yesterday and just as i will tomorrow. i will go to work and come home from work, just as i did today and just as i will tomorrow. i will go to sleep tonight and repeat this all over again tomorrow just as i have done everyday and will continue to always do. i have been thinking, what if i could not longer say today, if today was suddenly taken away from me and i no longer was here to think or say it. every day is so short and could be taken away from any of us at any moment. i then began to think how many “todays” have i spent in the past or the future? “i am so excited for tomorrow”, “i wish it was still yesterday”. i feel so many times i have wasted the day away and not been grateful for all the little moments i get to experience. i have decided i have taken “today” for granted. many of you if not all of you have probably had that eerie realization of just how short life is and that someday every single one of us will be gone. but this thought is more than that. the thought of: what if my life has not been fulfilled to all it could have been because i have been stuck in my head, being too “busy”, too preoccupied to realize all the beautiful things around me. sometimes i could have put some of those things that were making me “busy” aside and concentrated on the people in my life (and dog), the ones that i care about and live for. i am challenging myself to make my “today” count, my “today” matter and no longer leaving it in yesterdays garbage or throwing it over for tomorrows dreams and wishes. for no soul knows when their today will be their last and they can no longer say tomorrow. so if to no one else, i am promising today that tomorrow will be more appreciated and be always grateful for each day as they come. 
i would love to hear your thoughts, don’t hesitate to share!