I Smile {it's Wednesday!}

I Smile {it's Wednesday!}

You should smile too. Wanna? Go here.

With my favorite person out of the country, it has been a bit more challenging for me to find those smiley moments. But sure enough, they are always waiting behind the everyday beauty of my life.

This week I smile at...

...our garden that has gone a-wild and is a constant explosion of surprise blooms...

...tiger lilies. among my top favs...

...my gorgeous lake view apartment...

...the sweet indulgence of a mocha coconut frappuccino...

photos by Me.

I Smile {it's Wednesday!}

It's Wednesday. Which means I am reflecting on my Smiles. You should too. Join in here.

Looking back on my fabulous week/end, all of my smile moments {at their root} are due to beautiful moments with family + friends. Lucky me...

Two-part fireworks this year. Chapter 1 was a shockingly enormous quantity of super close country 'works on the lake.

Chapter 2 was giant, far-away city 'works with an amazing view {+ gorgeous weather} from our friend's rooftop.

{our fair city}

This lovely sprite is Ms. Kate. And you can read about her fashion adventures over at her blog, Carry On Dancing. She is as talented as she is adorable. Visit her.

{smiley face}

photos by Peanut.

I Smile {it's Wednesday!}

It's I Smile Wednesday.

What? You don't know?!

Learn about it.

My smile moment this week should come as no surprise. Rob and I became Godparents to our gorgeous little nephew. It was the best and most beautiful smile moment of far more than just the past week.

what up, cuz?

...that face!

Of course, these didn't hurt. And the shiny thing behind them.

Hallelujah.

photos by Peanut.

I Smile {it's Wednesday!}

Time for I Smile Wednesday.

For this happy little project's origin, visit Monster Cakes.

On with it...

This little man is my #1 smile moment/s of the whole week and weekend. My nephew babe. He is so much bigger already than he was on his birfday. I love him so.

...this storm on the lake which, however disappointing to have replaced would-be sunshine, was gorgeous to watch and allowed for lots of this... {photo by dan branovan}

...this! and the following treats, also compliments of the weekend weather. indulgent bliss...

...and this sweetness...

...+ this wisdom nugget ~ two smiles for the price of one!...

unless noted, photos by Peanut.

I Smile {it's Wednesday!}

It's time for another I Smile Wednesday Post! Hooray!!

Interested in where I Smile started or how to get your own badge and join the fun? Visit Monster Cakes and learn all about it :0)

Here we go; I Smile...

...at discovering these - Cake Pops! - birthday cake + rocky road flava'd - how had I not heard of them sooner?!...

...during nearly every single page of this book {hysterical!}...

...at these beautiful blooms, every time I am greeted by them in our kitchen...

...upon discovering this love-gram in our mailbox ~ a sweet card and adorable barrette from my bestie! awwww...

...at these gorgeous berries ~ pretty & delish! ~ summer really is coming!

photos by Peanut.

I Smile Wednesday

Howdy, strangers! I've missed blogland dearly & am excited to return with outfits next week. I wanted to make sure I completed my I Smile Wednesday post first!

I've had a really bizarre time since my last post. Literally moments after we finished photographing last Thursday, Rob left for the rest of the weekend. Friday was my last day of work @ my {now-"old"} job, & I was in the throws of a beastly cold. I was in an empty house for the weekend, but had some seriously smile-able moments despite that. Then, on Sun. night {thankfully after Rob got home}, we had a pretty hardcore emergency, which ended up ok in the end. Phew!

I started my new job on Monday ~ I'm so into this new role, I can't even tell ya! But it was definitely an overwhelming 5 days, starting to get my head wrapped around all the new info.

Here are my I Smile moments for last week...to learn more about this feature, visit Monster Cakes, where it all started. :)

I Smile...

...during a fun project; office party favors that I gave my coworkers on my last day at work. known for my brightly colored desk accessories/office supplies, these cuppies included colorful pencil top erasers, mini-post-its, colored ink pens, paperclips, & funny erasers in the shapes of stilettos, guitars, toilets, etc...

...for this scrumptious dinner for one {that I had delivered from Pizza Luce!} after my last day at work {Friday}; Cesar salad, baked potato pizza, + wine}...

...close-up, please, on this amazing pizza ~ it's own smile-able moment. let me explain, for those of you who haven't been blessed with experiencing it. baked potato layer {in lieu of red sauce}; cheese, tomato + broccoli {side of sour cream}. mmmmm...

...at this giant brownie + delicious glass of vino to go with the hokey-but-sweet movie that I watched {and, confession, cried at least twice during}...

...these furry babies who kept me company all weekend...

moments not pictured: coming home to 2 new "congratulations" dresses sent to me from my mom on my last day of work/amazing, giggly, sparkling ladies night last Saturday/going out to lunch on Tues. with Rob/homemade dinner by/with friends who are moving back to town on Wed. night ~ vegan deliciousness!

photos by me.

When Brown Comes to Town {+ I Smile}

Usually, when I think of shades of brown, I think autumn. However, I have recently developed an affinity for earthy neautrals with simple splashes of spring colors; pastel, citrus or brights. Deep down, I'd mix bolds + bolds 'til my dying day {I write this in a tie-dyed sweatshirt & polka dotted blue comfy pants}, but I'm really starting to appreciate the fresh effect of a lighter touch. And I have fellow style bloggers to thank for the inspiration.

I am also participating {for the 1st time} in Jessica's I Smile Wednesdays. I haven't quite landed on a format yet, so for this week I'll wing it...

The mid-week premise over at Monster Cakes is to revisit your big & small smiley moments and share them.

Here are mine.

I smile...

* after an amazing weekend @ the 1920's-themed gala last weekend & all the fun and connections it brought us.

* because of a celebration dinner with Peanut on Monday {for what, you ask? stay tuned :0) }

* during cuddle time with my favorite furry friend {Mazel}, during this rainy afternoon/evening

* because of this scarf, which makes me glow {figuratively and literally ~ very reflective sequins}

*at these sweet blue buds poking up in the backyard ~ reminding me that spring is planting it's feet and it's flowers!

dress: Mata Traders, cardigan, scarf & earrings: Charlotte Russe, tights: gift, shoes: Rocket Dog, nail polish: China Glaze ~ Flyin' High.

photos by Peanut.