What do you wear to bed?

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I tend to run cold (my body temp) so I have a drawer full of sweats, yoga pants, flannel pants, ect. to pair with mismatched t-shirts that all rotate during the colder months in Seattle. In summer it's usually a tank and shorts. I don't like night gowns for sleeping in all night as they tend to ride up. I would like some more grown up pajamas though—like ones that match!

I remember my mom wearing matching sleep sets like the one above and night gowns growing up. She also always donned a silk robe. Do they even still make those?

Lately

If I Could Choose a Daily Uniform

This would be it. Credit.

Also, if anyone knows where to find those Dieppa Restrepo Cali Oxfords in Navy in a size 8 I will marry you.

Happy New Year!

20 second December recap: I went to a few holiday parties in Seattle in December...then went home to Cali to spend Christmas with my family!

At my work holiday party

I found the dress I'm wearing just a few hours before the party at a cute boutique store in my neighborhood. It was perfect for the conservative venue, but still young and fun I think.

At a festive holiday party with some of my best girlfriends


On NYE at Toulouse

I was back in Seattle in time for a fun NYE party right down the street from my apartment at a spot called Toulouse Petit. I searched high and low for a NYE dress while I was home in Cali to no avail. I wound up buying this dress from Urban Outfitters at the last minute. Nothing spectacular but I liked the color.

Moving on, so I'm not big on resolutions per se, but I always like to set a few goals throughout the year.

1. My health: I don't necessarily think I'm unhealthy, but I've never taken vitamins regularly or exercised more than sporadically. I want to start running again, taking Vitamin C and a multivitamin, and ingesting probiotics diligently. Oh and how could I forget my one big food goal: eat a salad everyday!

I'm also always trying to get my skin, hair and nails in good condition — all three are a constant challenge. I'm turning the big 30 this year though and I feel like I should have a handle on these things by now!

2. Take an acting class and audition for something. I'm a huge theatre geek and loved acting in high school, but the older I got the less confident I got about my ability. Every time I see a show though I always think to myself, "That could be me!"

3. Continue to purge things from my home and life. Less stuff = more happiness. Have you seen Graham Hill's TED Talk on this? Watch it.



4. Visit my friends in Tokyo. (read: start saving like yesterday).

5. Be more introspective, starting with these.

Do you have any goals, hopes, dreams for 2012??

Happy New Year, lovelies.

Weekend

Sam Avedon chair rehab - before and after.
I used Rust-Oleum spray paint for plastic in black.

I made that white console table in front of my bed.
Ikea hairpin style legs, Home Depot wood, and
Crisp Linnen White paint by Glidden.

New 'do from Kellianne at Vain.
Asymmetrical bob.

Simply Having a Wonderful Christmastime

That is one of my favorite Christmas songs! How about the original rendition.

The holidays are definitely here but I haven't been able to devote the amount of time (or money) I'd really like to on decking my halls...walls? Anywho. A string of white lights around the windows are doing the trick for now. I also have a view of the Space Needle and its lighted rooftop tree, so I'm calling that my tree for this year!

Friday night was my work holiday party, held at this fancy, good ol' boys private club in Seattle called The Rainer Club. I found the darling little dress I'm wearing on my lunch break that afternoon at this cute boutique store in Upper Queen Anne.




I saw this Winter Bucket List over on Kristin's blog and just had to repost!


Hmm...well so far I've seen a play. However I do have a secret Santa purchase to make for the work gift exchange next week, I'm going ice skating tomorrow, and at some point I'm making it down to Tacoma for Zoo Lights, so that will knock a few more things off the list! I love this time of year.

I'm also headed home for Christmas and my mom always has our house done up for the holidays.

The family dog Mocha.

Hi, I'm Alive

I have been consumed with Maiplace—also known as my new little apartment. Movers, unsuccessful mattress hunting, hauling stuff up many, many stairs. This is what I've been up to. That said, things are good.

Some best girlfriends came over last night for an unofficial housewarming of sorts (probably the only one I'll have to be honest) and rearranged all the furniture, which resulted in a laundry list of furniture recommendations to make the place complete. Mirrors, rugs, bookshelves, console tables, art. Funny how you think you are downsizing but wind up having to buy a bunch more shit. Although, my old place left much to be desired in terms of any real style, so a part of me is happy to upgrade things. However, I am really going to try and keep the fact that I want simplify my life and possessions in mind when looking for stuff the fill the space.

My latest obsessions have switched from fashion to home decor and DIY sites. Pinterest and Apartment Therapy, anyone? I've become more familiar with The Home Depot than I've ever wanted to, tackled painting half the apartment, and now I have a bunch of ideas swirling around in my head. My very handy friend L said she'd help me make a couple of console tables out of a bookshelf I'm not using. I also scored a great find on cl —two Sam Avedon Alladin Plastic Chairs for a rehab project, similar to this.

Not sure what color to paint them!

So that's what I've been up to. Getting settled. I've had a lot of changes happen this past year, mostly for the better, but change for me is always tough. I'm glad I have great friends, a loving family and I'm doing something I care about to make it all worthwhile though.

I hope everyone is off to a good week. I'm seeing Cinderella at The 5th Ave on Thursday with this lovely lady, and I have a date (a very cute date I might add) to my work holiday part on Friday. Life is good.