hurricane

We are stuck indoors waiting for Irene to pass..I'm reading a Moveable Feast which is making me laugh because I can't get Hemingway from Midnight in Paris out of my head. It was seriously one of my favorite movies ever. Go see it if you have the chance!


"I believe men and women are equal in courage. Have you ever shot at a charging lion?"
-Hemingway in Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris

esquire

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4th.

Couldn't have been better!

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summeriloveyou

Red Sox games.housewarming parties.warm summer nights.bike rides on the esplanade.delicious delicious food.arts and crafting.

I. love. Summer.

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happy halloween(ie)

Growing up I loved Halloween because of the amazing parties my parents hosted--we watched spooky movies and trick-o-treated to our hearts desires which measures to about one pillow case full of candy. I remember feeling happy and exhausted. Plus I always had matching costumes with my dear friend Caitlin (usually of the princess variety). As I've gotten older the novelty of Halloween has worn off but this year was surprisingly perfect.  

Saturday morning was my roommate Becca's birthday and we celebrated by having a brunch feast. We made baked brie with cranberry sauce and apples, crepes with nutella and bananas, Spanish tortilla omelette, bacon, coffee, apple cider champagne cocktails and carrot cake.

Aren't my roommates the cutest?

The anime and heart pumpkins Rachel and I carved.

Rachel the Sushi and Me the French Sailor! 

This week my mama is coming to visit and I'm so excited! Happy Halloween everyone!

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mondays mondays

Since I work on the weekends currently Mondays are my day off. I usually enjoy the general calm on Mondays around town since most people are at work but it's been so cold here in LA that I haven't really done very much on my days off! This foggy/rainy gloom cloud has been hanging around here and it's confusing everyone! We usually get June Gloom but we are pretty well into July now..very strange indeed. Anyway this has been posted throughout the blogosphere but I can't get over how chic this girl is! 

You should definitely go the the website and watch the video too! Anyway I am excited this week to get some things done and make some future plans. Hope everyone is starting their week off right!

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nostalgia

San Francisco Ferry building

Blue Bottle Coffee

Paris Lovers (missing a few!)

Lovely Porch set up (bunny included)

Delicious Froyo Stop

Santa Cruz I miss you so much!

Visiting my college town and some of my closest friends was like a breath of fresh air with a touch of sadness. It felt wonderful to see many of the people who make my life and experiences so rich and hilarious..I felt pretty nostalgic the whole weekend..forcing my brother to listen to "remember when.." stories. Northern California is one of my favorite places in the world--especially Santa Cruz. Living there generally made me feel calm and happy. We ate waaaaay too much and indulged in some delicious treats. Drinking and dancing are a must when visiting friends including sitting on the pier eating fish tacos and drinking margaritas. Heavenly! I got that infectious happy feeling seeing my friends happy and busy and excited for all their various endeavors. I was also a bit sad because I knew I had to leave the bay and would be far (at least physically) from my friends for a while. Luckily, I know that I will always be close to these amazing people and town! More of my friends are coming to visit down south so I have that to look forward to and I can't wait!

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weekending

It's Friday Huzzah! Our parents have left for the weekend so we have the house to ourselves...not sure what exactly will be the outcome of this situation...I'm excited because it's finally supposed to be nice weather again (it's been rainy and gloomy for this past week and a half)! Other than that this weekend is filled with working, friends, and my siblings are thinking about checking out the Jazz festival. 


This week I was inspired by a few things...




This adorable photo from the Pioneer Woman's happiness photo project:

(image via Pioneer Woman)

I love how when you really laugh hard your face crinkles in the best way.

Since it's almost summer I have had picnics on the mind..I'm thinking of trying my own version of this stinky cheese and champagne combo sometime soon...mmmm. YUM.

(image via Joanna)

Lastly, I've been reminiscing about Paris a lot lately and going through old photos..I'm counting down the days till my bestie Vanessa gets back (from frolicking in Spain) so we can be annoying and nostalgic together!  

Vaness and I on the Champs Elysees 2006

(image via me circa 2006)

Bike riding in Giverny 

(image via Vaness)

Enjoy this long weekend and be sure and think/thank those who have served our country. Cheers! 

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j.johnson

Last night my brother, sister, friends and I were lucky enough to see Jack Johnson in concert for free (yippee!) at Santa Monica Pier. He's an awesome musician with so much talent and charm. Plus the song "Banana Pancakes" is about his daughter..how adorable! 


 


His music is so calming and inspiring..I just love to listen while driving along the coast...
hoping for a road trip soon!


Hope everyone is enjoying their week!

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whew

What a weekend! I had sooo much fun with some of my besties from college. It's rainy and cold here now so my family has taken this opportunity to stay indoors, watch movies, snuggle with our pups and bake ridiculous amounts of treats. Update on the fun weekend things later!


Yesterday Chub and I watched The Princess and the Frog which we LOVED! It's about a girl who lives in New Orleans (My birthplace !!) and wants to open a restaurant. Highly recommend watching it! Sooo cute!

(photo credit: www.russellmoore.com)

Also, I LOVE this girl..She's so cute and just oozes fashion and fun!

(photo credit: lost)

I can't wait to get a romper and bust it out when the good weather returns!

Besos!

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mothers day

Happy Mother's Day to the most beautiful, talented, charming and intelligent woman I know! I love you so much Mama! 

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simple pleasures

Sometimes when I grow weary of the world, I like to think of some simple things that make me realize how the little good things in life contribute to the many reasons why I am a lucky and blessed girl.


Right now, I'm loving..


Fresh mint in my sparkling water..it makes me feel classy and tastes delicious! Did you know that Greek mythology said that mint leaves represents hospitality? My next dinner party is definitely having sparkling mint water on the menu!


Getting cherry blossoms from the farmer's market with my mama. It reminds me of Japan and Washington D.C...two places I'm dying to visit!

(Images via wideopenspaces)

Aveeno's new nourishing fig and shea butter body wash..As many of you know..I am obsessed with all things fig (the fruit--dried and fresh, I even painted a fig painting once!). This body wash smells amazing and feels great! Yum!

Talking to good friends about exciting upcoming adventures and getting a contagious feeling of giddiness! (Realized I have a tendency to do this after chatting with my lovely amazing friend Amanda about upcoming adventures in one of our old haunts-Paris!)

(Image via cosasminimas)

Iced Coffee and the way it looks when you put just the right amount of soy milk in! 

(Image via Google)

Try and think of some little things that make you happy this week! It's fun!

Besos!

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too cute

I Am A Girl - The Girls With Glasses Theme Song from The Girls With Glasses on Vimeo.



LOVE THIS!

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lately...

What I've been up to..

Interning like nobodies business at LACE (Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions)..Interesting visitors, insightful exhibition, awesome coworkers! 
A review and info about the exhibition (ending tomorrow!): Art Against the Empire


Dodger Games celebrating the lovely Mary Jo's 23rd Birthday. So silly. So fun. Even though they lost!

Tracey and Mary Jo throwing it up for Los Angeles!

Pink Lady cupcakes I made for Mary Jo courtesy of Smitten Kitchen

(Photo Credit: Mary Jo Cardoso)

Girl Crushing on Taylor Swift. She's such a cutie and amazing performer. Even though shes younger than me I love her music and her lyrics are so heartfelt. Also, girlfriend rocks the red lipstick and sparkly dresses which is so on par with me. I lovee love lovee her style! 

                            

Love you Tay!

(Photo Credit: Cosmopolitan)

Dreaming of this pretty white dress for spring 

(Photo Credit: Asos)

And wishing for a party with this gorgeous floating flower vase setting..Isn't that genius?

(Photo Credit: 100 Layer Cake)

Besos <3

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oh brother.

so much fun.

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mountains

I'm off to visit my brother in the mountains this weekend and I can't wait! Mary Jo and I are headed up for some snowboarding, hot chocolate and cold beer. I'm so excited! 


(Image via Cup of Jo)

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summer christmas

This year was an especially interesting Christmas..HOT weather, a mezcla of cultures, and delicious food. Luckily for me it was all my favorite foods--seafood, guacamole, onions and peppers, salad, carrot cake, chocolate cheesecake, fudge, apricot and nectarine tart, and raspberry jam cookies. I couldn't have asked for a better Christmas away from home. In true Daly tradition, we took a long walk after all the eating towards Plaza de Armas and spotted the three wise men.

Merry Merry Merry!

starting the morning off with mimosas..


preparation galorrrre


yummmmm yummm yummmmmm. my favorite!
foto de familia



postres/desserts


plaza en navidad


on the walk pitstop

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