See It, Love It, Want It

See it.  One of my favorite parts of summer is the opportunity to spend time outdoors with friends & family.  And there is no better outdoor activity than cooking out!  Food52’s 10 All-American Classics is a timely collection of classic foods that includes everything from deviled eggs and potato salad to pie and fudgesicles.  I’m excited to try the rosemary-brined buttermilk fried chicken!

Love it.  After seeing this skirt on Suburban Faux-Pas, I decided that I had to have it.  It’s fun, it’s flirty, it can be dressed up or down, and best of all – it’s covered in flamingos!  It arrived yesterday & it’s even better in person.  I can’t wait to wear it out!  Expect some photos soon.

Want it.  I’ve always sketched and painted, so I recently decided to explore graphic design as a creative outlet.  It is easier for me to sketch by hand, then import a design into an Adobe program for finishing up.  I recently discovered Paper by FiftyThree, which is an amazing app that allows you to freehand sketches, diagrams, paintings, etc. on your iPad.  The Pencil is a stylus designed specifically for use with Paper.  Although it connects to Paper, bit also works as a non-connected stylus in any other app and on any other touchscreen.  I cannot wait to get my hands on one!