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BRB

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:48:00 +0000

Hi guys. I am taking a short break from blogging. I will be back around Labor Day. I have been really under the weather and have a full to do list, a really cute baby that is walking everywhere and some other changes on the horizon. Just need a little bit of time to catch my breath.

Be back soon!

Sorry

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 01:12:00 +0000

Good morning. Sorry for the lack of a real post. I am seriously under the weather and fighting my way back. Here's some inspiration I found on Pinterest to brighten your day.

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Back to the Dorm

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Have I ever mentioned how much I loved college. I love love loved it. I remember moving into my dorm room every year and decorating it. There are so many more cute things now that I wish I had to stock my tiny little room. Here are some things I picked out for those heading back to school soon...

Baggu baggies to store everything imaginable from See Jane Work. Cloud bulletin board from See Jane Work. Jonathan Adler makes this adorable miniature tools for quick fixes including a hammer, screwdriver and tape measure. This might be cutest thing ever. I remember my college had rules about putting holes in the walls and we all just laughed. I remember my Dad wielding a concrete drill one fall and I of course just filled in the holes with toothpaste before moving out. :) Sarah Pinto planners are so super cute especially the union jack. I love these boxes from SCOUT available at See Jane Work. Great for files, dirty laundry or just moving in and out. I could not help but post the precious owl pencil cup from Anthro.

Sigh. I miss college...

Another Want

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0000

I am in love with Maybooks. They make these precious personalized notebooks. You can choose the background, color, monogram and style. The options are endless.

This is the one I designed. I haven't ordered yet because I can't pick just one!

Source: maybooks.com via Jessica on Pinterest

Bouquets of Pencils

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:00:00 +0000

This time of year always makes me want to buy office supplies. I absolutely love school and school supplies. Here are some grown up supplies that I really need....

Pencil cup, desk organizer, file folders and organizer from See Jane Work. Mousepad and Calendar from Anthro.

On a Side Note

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0000

How cute were Princess Catherine and Prince William at the Olympics? I just love them.

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The Gold

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 02:08:00 +0000

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Ok I know that we are all sick of this poster but I thought this was cute. I was really sad this weekend when the Olympics were officially over. I really enjoyed these more than any other before. London and the rest of the UK did an amazing job. I was super proud of Team USA and all of the other inspiring athletes. The Closing Ceremonies were even fun (minus the Spice Girls reunion) and I loved the Eric Idle portion. I'm sad London isn't hosting again. Truly a great games in every way.

Did you enjoy the Olympics? What events did you love? I love swimming, beach volleyball, synchronized diving and women's gymnastics.

Completely off the subject... I am currently reading the last book in the Hunger Games series, Mockingjay. I do not like it.... at all. I really want to stop reading it. Can I stop reading it and just find some summary online? Did anyone else not like this book either? I loved the first one obviously and Catching Fire was even better. I really have disliked this book. I'm about 1/4 of the way through. Can I stop reading it or am I cheating myself if I stop reading?

Happy Week to everyone!

Fall Wardrobe

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:00:00 +0000

I love picking out E's clothes and I have picked out some precious items for fall. Check out this cuteness...

Child's Room Perfection

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:00:00 +0000

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Happy Gifting

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:00:00 +0000

I love giving (and receiving) gifts that are unexpected but fabulous. Here are a few of my favorite gifts to give right now.

I love Jonathan Adler's menagerie pieces as baby gifts. How awesome are these owl bookends? that would be a totally unexpected baby gift. I also love the platinum elephant bank and the giraffe nightlight that are gorgeous and memorable.

I love Petunia Pickle Bottom and their new fall patterns are lovely like this satchel available from Layla Grayce.

The fish rose bowl and zippered pouch are fun gifts from Kate Spade.

Style Faves

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0000

I am in love with these pieces. The sixties flats from Boden are so adorable and so classic. The polka dot pumps from Kate Spade are so fun. The top from Anthro is so fun for early fall.

Tech Girl

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:00:00 +0000

I was looking around at Kate Spade this weekend and fell in love with their new tech items. Check these out...

All from Kate Spade. How awesome are these?!

Love It

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0000

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August Faves

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:00:00 +0000

I'm craving blues and greens right now. I think its the end of summer that draws me to darker colors that are still inspired by water. I loved these blue and green finds.

Earrings, Pillow, Dress & Cardigan from Anthro. Necklace, Bag and Scarf from Kate Spade.

Love This Room

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0000

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My Wish List

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:00:00 +0000

I just love seeing fall collections come out and these are some things that have landed on my own wish list...

Bag, Dot Henley, Black Henley, Cardigan from J.Crew. Dress from Boden. Watch, Owl Rose Bowl, Earrings from Kate Spade. Pillow from Anthro. TOMS Zebra Classics.

New TOMS!

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 03:21:00 +0000

I love E's new TOMS that I got in the mail today. The new mary janes are so cute!

My New Facebook Cover

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 02:35:00 +0000

I Want to Live Here

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0000

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Stars and Stripes!

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:00:00 +0000

So proud of Team USA this week. I have really enjoyed these Olympics more so than any other. Some stars and stripes inspiration via Pinterest.

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Obsession

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0000

If you follow me on Pinterest, you might have seen my recent repins of J.Crew covers. If you don't follow me, you can here! I just love them.

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Favorite Toy?

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:00:00 +0000

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What was your favorite toy as a child? What toy do you really remember carrying around with you?

Mine was a cabbage patch kid named Patty. This weekend we were shopping and I looked over and saw this...

It's Patty! CBK released Vintage Cabbage Patch Kids and the box said "Commemorating 1983". It really is Patty!

Just a useless side note but I was shocked to see her sitting on the shelf 29 years later.

Inferiority?

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 23:00:00 +0000

Again J.K. Rowling gives us some rules for life...

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Kelly, or No?

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:00:00 +0000

I have a question for all of you mommies out there. Those of your particularly in the South. What do you think of Kelly's Kids?

If you don't know it's a clothing line that carries girls and boys clothes. Lots of appliques, monograms, etc. It seems like people either love it or hate it. I'm on the fence. There are certainly precious outfits and a lot of their dresses and pants have landed on my shopping list for E's fall wardrobe but I hear so many people groan at the name Kelly's Kids.

I have two complaints. First up, monograms. I don't love the quality of their monograms particularly when the monogram is the only detail on a shirt. You can get away with a less that perfect monogram when its small but when its large and the only embellishment, you need to have a big thick monogram. Also, I don't like that their limited monogram options. My second complaint isn't their fault but is just overexposure. I don't like things that are common. It's a huge flaw of mine but if everyone likes it or has it, I am not interested. It has cost me a lot in my life like reading the Hunger Games when it was first published. :)

Now that being said, several of their clothes have landed on my shopping list mainly one of their dresses in every color and pattern they have. I do love this outfit which sadly isn't in E's size.

How cute is this?!

Love this Backsplash!

noreply@blogger.com (Eleven Gray) — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:00:00 +0000

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