A Lovely Daydream

Here's to...

2010-03-25T19:23:00.000-04:00

here's to spring & summer days, when the weather is nice and warm. when the sun is shining on your shoulders and you feel like you're on top of the world.
here's to bright colored flowers that bring smiles to your face
here's to warm chocolate chip oatmeal cookies
here's to a big cup of cozy tea
here's to being happy

what things make you happy and bring smiles to your face?

The Uniform Project

2010-03-25T08:00:00.001-04:00

For The Uniform Project, Sheena Matheiken is wearing the same dress every day for an entire year. Each day, she "reinvents the dress with layers, accessories and all kinds of accouterments".

The project began in May of 2009. Today is day 329. As you can see Sheena is extremely talented at accessorizing her LBD!

What I'm Loving Right Now

2010-03-23T08:00:00.000-04:00

Lately I've been inspired by the wonderful combination of vintage and modern coming together. When I stumbled upon the J. Crew catalog featuring Molly-Hanna I found her amazing accessories.

My favorite piece of hers being Garden Treasures. Take a look:

I am absolutely in love! It's absolutely gorgeous, but the price...not so much.

I'm longing for summer

2010-03-23T00:44:00.000-04:00

I know it's still a bit away, but I'm really longing for summertime.

Almost there!

2010-03-23T00:03:00.002-04:00

The new layout is almost completely finished! huzzzah!

Now just to put the finishing touches!

What do you think?

Under Construction

2010-03-17T11:25:00.000-04:00

One of my gripes with this blog (other than me being terrible at updating-sorry!) is the layout. So I'll be working on it for the next couple of days.

I'll try to update here and there, though check the twitter for better updates:

www.twitter.com/bijouxbrigitte

Any recommendations on what I should do with the layout?

Yay for the sun

2010-03-16T23:44:00.000-04:00

The sun came out today in Boston. It was wonderful! The noreaster that plowed through here left so much flooding, I've never seen anything like it!

I've gotten lots of compliments on my etsy shop lately which makes me feel wonderful! yay!

Rain Rain Go Away

2010-03-15T09:54:00.000-04:00

It's been so stormy here lately. We've been having this noreaster that's caused flooding and a lot of trees have fallen. As if the gloomy weather wasn't bad enough spring vacation is officially over and back to classes today. boo.

6 weeks of classes left and one week of finals! whoo hoo CANNOT wait. then it's one year of clinical rotations and then i'm officially done. may 2011 you cannot get here soon enough.

Bijoux by Brigitte is open!

2010-03-11T11:13:00.000-05:00

The etsy shop is officially open. I still have lots more earrings/pendants/headbands to make but what's made so far is up in the shop so go ahead and take a mosey on over!

www.bijoubrigitte.etsy.com

Is Spring Here?

2010-03-10T09:00:00.000-05:00

The weather here in the Northeast has absolutely been gorgeous lately. After almost 2 weeks on nonstop cloudy and rainy weather the sun has been shining and the temps have been so warm. Makes me hope that spring is here to stay, not that I really like the season spring, but i really do like summer. So yay spring is almost here!

Side note: Etsy shop is opening this afternoon so check it out!

Update Update

2010-03-09T21:56:00.002-05:00

So i've been working really hard lately creating lots and lots of jewelry. The etsy shop will be up and running tomorrow, and I'm very excited :)

link: www.bijoubrigitte.etsy.com

Here's a preview of some things going in the shop:

yay for crafting!

Happy Friday!

2010-02-26T08:00:00.000-05:00

hope this finds you all well on this Friday morning. Whoo hoo it's the weekend :)

You are Beautiful

2010-02-25T08:00:00.000-05:00

never forget that or let anyone every tell you otherwise

Etsy Shop Update!

2010-02-24T16:00:00.001-05:00

Just an update on the etsy shop. I've been working hard on creating necklaces & headbands for the etsy shop. Think whimsical necklaces, lots a bird charms. I'm also working on this gorgeous vintage inspired necklace that's completely beaded. The headbands I've been working on have feathers and zippers. I'm not sure if the feather headbands will be finished in time for the opening of the shop but I really do hope so! Look for them in a couple of weeks! The shop is scheduled to open in two weeks! we're very excited!

It's the little things in life

2010-02-24T10:50:00.000-05:00

i really agree with the Starbucks one. Ohh caffeine how I need you so much right now.

Go find yourself

2010-02-11T14:00:00.001-05:00

“In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate.”

—	Isaac Asimov

Etsy Update!

2010-02-11T12:00:00.000-05:00

So I've been busily working on my etsy store. The store's name is Bijoux by Brigitte. I've got lots of pendants and have been beading a bit. I'm very excited for this little project.

I'm currently working on the necklace on the front page of this magazine:

It's so lovely!

Currently Obsessing Over

2010-02-11T08:00:00.000-05:00

Currently I have been obsessing over the movie Julie & Julia. Maybe it's all the delicious looking food in it but the movie is absolutely adorable. I've been dying to use my copy of Mastering the Art of French Cooking but I feel that the recipes are a little too fancy for everyday use. But I really can't wait to start whipping up some delicious food.

Also the idea of blogging about cooking your way through Julia Child's cookbook is awesome, I wish I had determination like that.

Courage

2010-01-20T13:00:00.000-05:00

Oh Maya. You express things so well.

Happy Wednesday

2010-01-20T08:00:00.000-05:00

Hoping this Wednesday find you well.

starting my day off with yummy nutella & milk

happy wednesday! so much closer to the weekend.

Happy New Year

2010-01-05T10:07:00.000-05:00

I know I'm a couple of days late on this, and I apologize for the hiatus, but Happy New Year!

2009 was a good year but I feel 2010 will be a better year because:

Last year of actual classes for me
Beginning of clinical rotations
One year closer to graduating!
I hope to use my brand new Holga lots and lots (boyfriend got it for me for Christmas!)
Hope to start my etsy shop
Hope to be more muscially involved:

I will never to go 8 months without touching my violin
I want to pick up my ukulele more often
I want to pick up my guitar more often so it's not just sitting in the corner all lonesome

Here's to 2010!

It's the holiday season!

2009-12-18T10:10:00.000-05:00

Due to school and finals I've been away from the computer for the past couple of weeks, but now I'm home on break and can't wait to do fun things like:

1) make gingerbread cookies
2) look at christmas lights
3) build a snowman
4) build a gingerbread house
5) drink lots and lots of hot cocoa

yay the holidays are here!

I am thankful for #2

2009-11-24T18:11:00.000-05:00

I am thankful for my sister. yes we've had our moments (just like any pair of sisters) but for the most part it's been a great time. we've been through a lot together. she's the funniest person i know. so today i'd like to reflect on being thankful for my sister.

love you!

happy monday!

2009-11-23T21:57:00.000-05:00

Hope you all had a lovely weekend, I know I did. I spent it doing some shopping on Boston's Newbury Street and making some headbands (i'm hoping to open an Etsy shop soon)

I'm wishing you all a happy weekend. i absolutely cannot wait until Thanksgiving!

happy weekend!

2009-11-20T10:07:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the lack of updates this week, school has really been kicking my butt. I'm looking really forward to a couple of days off next week for Thanksgiving. mmmm Turkey and all the fixings Portuguese style :)

today the weather is really cold and rainy. i just want to go out and jump in the puddles.

but anyways it's the weekend! how are you celebrating?